Thanks so much! this is the first video I've watched on hot foiling and I must say, I don't need to watch any more. I just need to decide if I really need this system.
Thank you so much!! I purchased the hot foil system not realizing I’d might need the spellbinders cutting system! Good to know my Big Shot will work!! Thank you again!
Thank you so much for your detailed video of this. Thank you for explaining that when going through the Big Shot it has barely any pressure as it's going through. I had picked up the Glimmer just before Christmas and my Big Shot is relatively new as well, only about 1 year, so when I wasn't feeling the pressure, I was assuming it wasn't getting contact, so I was adding paper shims to get that pressure, thinking it wouldn't work, which was giving me a lot of overfoiling. I can't wait to try again with this new information!
Thank you so much, I was on the fence because I do have the Big Shot but not the Platinum, good to know the Glimmer Foiling will work with my Big Shot.
Thank you Sharon so much! I have the Big Shot Express and really wanted to explore foiling but didn't want to invest in another die cut machine. Your video solved that for me!
Thank you! Showing how other dies make this product more versatile than I previously thought is huge. It’s definitely something I would like to add to my craft room now.
your a natural as a teacher! As for this machine, my first of such, not terribly thrilled with it, dont like how the shim and plate sit willy nilly on top of the heating mat, and then to transfer to sizzix big shot is a very possible way to get burnt as well, most everyones videos are like 2 to 3 years old and im just getting this machine, surprised they havent made any improvements, and they should have also added that special eraser to erase over foiling. Im not sure about this thing, but thanks for you video. 4/2/24
For your information the Gemini foil press is only meant to work with Gemini cutting machine. If used in another cutting machine then warranty would be void. In addition the Gemini foil press is not large enough to go through Bigshot or Spellbinder cutting machine. I have the Gopress and quite happy with it. So you know you can also foil embossing folders by using only one side of the folder. Finally you can use it cold as a letter press with ink. Thank you for your video.
I am new to card making..I started off with watercolour painting, then painted some cards for Christmas. I watched your video on the big shot and my husband treated me to one for Christmas. Could you do a little video on the basic tools etc you would need....there is such a vast array its hard to know what you need or what is best. Thank you for you great videos 😊
So glad I came across this tutorial. I did make the jump and purchased the Glimmer system. Yay! I do have another question since you represent Sizzix. Not related to the glimmer system. I wanted to purchase the metal shim plate. I like the detail work/impression to show up in my card cuts. Instead of using one or two sheets of card stock for pressure I want to use the metal plate. Do you recommend?, and/or is there a tutorial for using the metal shim in a variety of ways. Your help appreciated. Thank you.
Can you use the Glimmer Hot Foil Machine with the Big Shot Foldaway ( you have previously mentioned it has greater pressure than the Big Shot) Would the sandwich be similar to what you have demonstrated here, for Big Shot Foldaway? Thank you
It looks fun and I enjoy all kinds of crafting, but this does seem pretty time-consuming. I think those sentiment sets are a good value, especially in the block capital font because it won’t go out of style. I’d make my sentiment strips together & ahead of time as well.
Sharon I loved this video, thank you so much. Your craft room is wonderful too! I was wondering who makes those blender tools you have on your desk and that holder for them? I’d like to get them for myself
Thanks Sabrina, the blending brushes you can see here are Taylored Expressions (as is the holder). Quite a few companies have them now though, so you have a lot of choice and I'd recommend looking at Simon Says Stamp, Studio Light and Lisa Horton as they also have nice brushes.
Hey Sharon! Do you know it this would work with Stampin ups cut n emboss machine? I want it so bad but don’t want to invest in a different embossing machine!
I really enjoyed the video but how do you keep the foil from shifting? I'm new at this and have been practicing but can't seem to get a good transfer, it either doesn't leave a good image or there is to much over foil. I've been following the instructions, can you please help me? I have the big shot & the vagabond2 which I love both. HELP ME with the foil please. Thank you.
Hi Sharon, I was wondering if you could use the crafters companion foil press dies using the glimmer hot foil system? Thank you for any help you can give.
Thank you so much! I was wondering if I could do this. My question though is can you then die cut the strip for the sentiment in the big shot and if yes, do I need both plates?
Hi Sharon.Thank you so much for sharing this. I have been thinking about getting a hot foiling system but wasn't sure which one would work best. Can I ask - is the Big Shot the standard one or one of the larger machines? I have the Big Shot Six. - Thank you
Yes- all the Big Shot machines have the same depth to the mouth (as the plates are basically the same). So yes you can use with the Express as that’s exactly the same as the standard Big Shot.
Yes, all Sizzix machines (except the little Sidekick), have the same depth plates so you can use it in the standard Big Shot, the foldaway, the Express and the Switch.
I just purchased this and joined the plate club, but I find that my platform is very hard to disengage from the docking station, yours seems to just slide out. I'm wondering if I have a defective machine.
Totally get the what it looks like. I cant stand the purple and plastic look. It has to look professional in my opinion. Thanks for a great video, considering it as a purchase for my birthday in may. X
Thanks so much! this is the first video I've watched on hot foiling and I must say, I don't need to watch any more. I just need to decide if I really need this system.
Thanks so much was on the fence to get the glimmer machine to use with my Sizzix die cutting machine but you help to push me over ;)! Thank you
Id love to know what you think of it now.
Thank you! I have this and will be getting it out to use again. I like your idea of doings lots of sentiments at one time.
Thank you so much!! I purchased the hot foil system not realizing I’d might need the spellbinders cutting system! Good to know my Big Shot will work!! Thank you again!
Thank you so much, I have been wondering about this and you answered all my questions!
Thank you so much. I have a big shot and didn’t want to have to purchase a new die cutting machine. Great video ❤️
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your detailed video of this. Thank you for explaining that when going through the Big Shot it has barely any pressure as it's going through. I had picked up the Glimmer just before Christmas and my Big Shot is relatively new as well, only about 1 year, so when I wasn't feeling the pressure, I was assuming it wasn't getting contact, so I was adding paper shims to get that pressure, thinking it wouldn't work, which was giving me a lot of overfoiling. I can't wait to try again with this new information!
The color of the machine makes a difference to me to!
Thank you so much, I was on the fence because I do have the Big Shot but not the Platinum, good to know the Glimmer Foiling will work with my Big Shot.
what do you think of it now?
Thank you Sharon so much! I have the Big Shot Express and really wanted to explore foiling but didn't want to invest in another die cut machine. Your video solved that for me!
You're welcome!
Hi Sharon. This is a very useful video. Thanks for taking the time to film it 🤗
Glad it was helpful!
Just got my machine and really appreciate this video.
Cute and so true about color
Very helpful, thank you
Thank you! Showing how other dies make this product more versatile than I previously thought is huge. It’s definitely something I would like to add to my craft room now.
your a natural as a teacher! As for this machine, my first of such, not terribly thrilled with it, dont like how the shim and plate sit willy nilly on top of the heating mat, and then to transfer to sizzix big shot is a very possible way to get burnt as well, most everyones videos are like 2 to 3 years old and im just getting this machine, surprised they havent made any improvements, and they should have also added that special eraser to erase over foiling. Im not sure about this thing, but thanks for you video. 4/2/24
Thank you, I have a Big Shot and was wondering how hot foil system worked
This is awesome 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks for the video
For your information the Gemini foil press is only meant to work with Gemini cutting machine. If used in another cutting machine then warranty would be void. In addition the Gemini foil press is not large enough to go through Bigshot or Spellbinder cutting machine. I have the Gopress and quite happy with it. So you know you can also foil embossing folders by using only one side of the folder. Finally you can use it cold as a letter press with ink. Thank you for your video.
Thanks, that was really helpful ❤
Great tutorial, can you use it with the big shot plus ? Thanks 😊
Yes, and the Big Shot Switch.
I am new to card making..I started off with watercolour painting, then painted some cards for Christmas. I watched your video on the big shot and my husband treated me to one for Christmas. Could you do a little video on the basic tools etc you would need....there is such a vast array its hard to know what you need or what is best.
Thank you for you great videos 😊
Very informative - thank you!
So glad I came across this tutorial. I did make the jump and purchased the Glimmer system. Yay! I do have another question since you represent Sizzix. Not related to the glimmer system. I wanted to purchase the metal shim plate. I like the detail work/impression to show up in my card cuts. Instead of using one or two sheets of card stock for pressure I want to use the metal plate. Do you recommend?, and/or is there a tutorial for using the metal shim in a variety of ways. Your help appreciated. Thank you.
Can you use the Glimmer Hot Foil Machine with the Big Shot Foldaway ( you have previously mentioned it has greater pressure than the Big Shot)
Would the sandwich be similar to what you have demonstrated here, for Big Shot Foldaway? Thank you
Yes, I’ve used mine in the Foldaway and it works fine 😊
It looks fun and I enjoy all kinds of crafting, but this does seem pretty time-consuming. I think those sentiment sets are a good value, especially in the block capital font because it won’t go out of style. I’d make my sentiment strips together & ahead of time as well.
Yes, it’s a little time consuming, but if you make a ton of sentiment strips in one go that will last you for months.
this is so helpful, thank you very much!!!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful! Thank you!
Sharon I loved this video, thank you so much. Your craft room is wonderful too! I was wondering who makes those blender tools you have on your desk and that holder for them? I’d like to get them for myself
Thanks Sabrina, the blending brushes you can see here are Taylored Expressions (as is the holder). Quite a few companies have them now though, so you have a lot of choice and I'd recommend looking at Simon Says Stamp, Studio Light and Lisa Horton as they also have nice brushes.
Thank you for that demo I’m not so much in the dark now😊
You’re welcome 😊
Congrats on your foiling machine ❤ thanks for sharing Hugs xx
Hey Sharon! Do you know it this would work with Stampin ups cut n emboss machine? I want it so bad but don’t want to invest in a different embossing machine!
Thank you! So useful! Got to have it! 😊
Glad it was helpful!
I really enjoyed the video but how do you keep the foil from shifting? I'm new at this and have been practicing but can't seem to get a good transfer, it either doesn't leave a good image or there is to much over foil. I've been following the instructions, can you please help me? I have the big shot & the vagabond2 which I love both. HELP ME with the foil please. Thank you.
Hi Sharon, I was wondering if you could use the crafters companion foil press dies using the glimmer hot foil system? Thank you for any help you can give.
Hi Laura, sorry I don't know - I've never tried any of the Crafters companion dies.
Thank you Sharon for a great informative video, I also don't like the purple colour lol .... I love all your makes XXX
Will the glimmer work with the big shot fold away?
Yes it will
Thank you so much! I was wondering if I could do this. My question though is can you then die cut the strip for the sentiment in the big shot and if yes, do I need both plates?
Yes - you would just die cut it in the usual way if you wanted it in strips.
Hi Sharon will it work in the new Sizzix switch machine? I had to get an automatic die cutter for medical reasons but want a foiling system.
Yes it works with all the Sizzix machines except the sidekick.
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for *unfortunately* ...
haha, glad it was useful :)
Hi Sharon.Thank you so much for sharing this. I have been thinking about getting a hot foiling system but wasn't sure which one would work best. Can I ask - is the Big Shot the standard one or one of the larger machines? I have the Big Shot Six. - Thank you
I'm using the standard size Big Shot. You can use the Plus too.
Will this work the same with the Big Shot Express do you know?
Yes- all the Big Shot machines have the same depth to the mouth (as the plates are basically the same). So yes you can use with the Express as that’s exactly the same as the standard Big Shot.
Can you tell me how to use Gina k foil mates with the glimmer please.
Thanks
Does this work with the big shot foldaway
Yes, all Sizzix machines (except the little Sidekick), have the same depth plates so you can use it in the standard Big Shot, the foldaway, the Express and the Switch.
I just purchased this and joined the plate club, but I find that my platform is very hard to disengage from the docking station, yours seems to just slide out. I'm wondering if I have a defective machine.
I think mine was a bit stiffer when I got it, and it's got easier with use.
Totally get the what it looks like. I cant stand the purple and plastic look. It has to look professional in my opinion. Thanks for a great video, considering it as a purchase for my birthday in may. X
Haha, glad it’s not just me! I’d definitely recommend getting one, I’m enjoying using it.
Could you use it with a vagabond?
yes, the Vagabond is the same as the Big Shot or Switch in terms of the depth of the opening, so yes it would work the same.
I had only heard about this process. I want one now. By the way as a side note don’t wear gold, it washes you out on screen
Damn...really? 😒
u talk to much
Unnecessary comment and not very kind.
Thanks