This is my first time watching you and I am so impressed with how clearly you made each and every step of using the cinch machine. I am a beginner and I am like you that I have not read the instructions and I made mistake mistakes, but I’ve learned from them. I will continue watching you. Your videos are wonderful.
I never read the paper either as I make different size books. It's awsome. What I do is punch my inside pages first then put one of them on top of my cover even on it then line paper holes up my covers are bigger then my pages. It's easy once you practice with cheap copy paper
I've been researching this extensively, and I believe the standard for twin-loop wire bound books is square holes. The standard for spiral bound books is round holes. I'm not even sure why they're making a wire-bound cinch machine that punches round holes other than for hobbyists and for the versatility to be able to make spiral bound books too. But if you buy any twin-loop wire bound book from a store you'll see they're all square holes. For thinner books round holes are probably fine, but thicker books will probably handle better with square holes. So hole shape is not really personal preference if you're making thicker books or you're going to make books to sell. I almost looked past the Cinch because I found the blue one and realized it was round holes...but then I saw the pink one has square holes so I went ahead and got that one. Great video. Thanks for showing us how to use it!
On the cinch with circle holes is a 2:1 pitch as well so it will work with the twine wire just fine so either one will be good. So yes its personal preference on circle and square with the cinch
What a wonderful tutorial! I found a link to your video in a facebok group I follow and I'm so glad I did! This is the best Cinch tutorial I ever watched, thank you so much!
Great video! I typically use 32 lb paper to avoid some of the pen ink and some markers bleed through vs 20 lb copier paper. It really makes a difference. It is also great for light weight embellishments. I usually use Staples brand or Hammermill brand from Amazon depending which is less expensive. I am sure there are other brands just as good. Glad you mentioned the 2:1 pitch that information is often elusive in other videos. I too am not in love with We R Memory Keepers binding wire much less expensive options on Amazon for 2:1 pitch wires in various sizes. If you are looking to experiment with covers and interior dividers you might research using a laminator. It’s something I just experimented with for Christmas gifts with very pleasing results. Keep up the great videos!
I just got my Cinch this morning! I was very excited to find your tutorial. I must say the directions that came with the machine are not very good. Thank you so much for this video! 😀
@pamfernandez2681 thank you. 3/8 is slightly smaller than the 1/2. I have 4 sizes and it is a good range in my opinion. 7/16. 9/16. 3/4. 7/8. Just make sure it is a 2:1 pitch.
I just received mine, was kinda disappointed that no wire binding came with it. But I took your advise and ordered another brand off Amazon. I did pretty good on my first one, thanks to you great easy understanding video. I have a question, what if any do you use as a clear protection cover? It would be for ones I do that don’t have a hard cover.
Thank you so much for this video. I just purchased the Cinch as a Christmas gift for myself. What did you use to cut your chipboard and cardstock? Your edges are so neat. You purchased 100 sheets of the 8 x 11 chipboard, correct? What was the weight of your cardstock, or does it matter? I am sorry for all the questions, but I want to go on Amazon and buy all of the supplies so they're here around the time my cinch is delivered.
thank you. I use this cutter. It is pricey but it cuts very well. It has a current coupon to it too. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QY1FDGU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 I use 30 Pt chipboard from Amazon You can use a cereal box or any chip board like box that you have around the house. Protein bars, oatmeal packet box, etc. Especially while you practice. You can glue 2 pieces together also so it is thicker. With the card stock and paper you do not need any certain type of weight. I like to get it on sale at hobby lobby when it is 50 % off or Michael's when they have it on sale. Scrap book paper pads are a good choice for prints. Feel free to comment on any of my videos and let me know what questions you have.
@@craftytinas Thank you so much for your response. That cutter is pricey but I will put on my list to treat myself for my birthday. I am also looking to purchasing the Crop a dial that you have. Can you do a video cutting your paper and chip board if you have a chance? So if I do purchase the cutter I have an example of how to use it. I am going to use all of your measurments to get started.
The front cover you should punch with the front of the cover up. And the back cover the inside on back cover up. Well thats how i was taught to puch covers anyway
50pt or 0.05inch thick chipboard is better then 30pt its thicker. If i make a 4 by 6 pages on the inside. My chipboard for my cover is 4.25 by 6.5 with 1/4 in bigger then my insided pages. I make my cover to wrap chipboard 6.25 by 8.5 i do 1 inch boarder to make sure i have enough wrap around i will cut it down once my chipbaord is stuck to my cover page. Also for the ppl that are new look up the 5 n one tool it is great to cut the corners good. I have used wallpaper, printed paaper at ups. I also cover my paper wirh contact paper so image wont get water damage. Faux leather is good to make a cover as well. Ive used anot of stuff. When you use fabric the holes in gabric are ok but not great. Its a trial in error but i love mine and master punch the holes with any size book ive done qith my cover larger
No she not. The little one can only use 5/8 coils. It will not crimp any bigger size 5/8 is biggest you can do with the mini one. Now you can do any length with mini but only can use 5/8 or smaller coils that's it. I love my big one as it's easier and better then the mini and can't pull pegs on the mini one like you can the big one. So no she not misinformed
Great video! I love your detailed instructions and wonderful ideas. I will definitely be watching more of your videos. Thank you!
@@shellyjacob6037 thank you.
I've been thinking about getting one and your tutorial is the best and most thorough tutorial I've seen! Thank you!
@kerryleary8455 thank you. There is a FB group dedicated to the Cinch that I am member of. Would you like the link?
Thank you so much. This is helpful. I was confused on which one to get and how to use it
Thank you for making this video ... very helpful and gave me some creative thoughts.
Just purchased this same one good clear explaining. Thanks for going throw step by step. I do planners for everything. Thanks for sharing❤
Fantastic tutorial...the best one I've watched!
This is my first time watching you and I am so impressed with how clearly you made each and every step of using the cinch machine. I am a beginner and I am like you that I have not read the instructions and I made mistake mistakes, but I’ve learned from them. I will continue watching you. Your videos are wonderful.
@suessewnsew4421 thank you so much. Make sure you subscribe so you know when I post more. More are coming soon
I never read the paper either as I make different size books. It's awsome. What I do is punch my inside pages first then put one of them on top of my cover even on it then line paper holes up my covers are bigger then my pages. It's easy once you practice with cheap copy paper
I've been researching this extensively, and I believe the standard for twin-loop wire bound books is square holes. The standard for spiral bound books is round holes. I'm not even sure why they're making a wire-bound cinch machine that punches round holes other than for hobbyists and for the versatility to be able to make spiral bound books too. But if you buy any twin-loop wire bound book from a store you'll see they're all square holes. For thinner books round holes are probably fine, but thicker books will probably handle better with square holes. So hole shape is not really personal preference if you're making thicker books or you're going to make books to sell. I almost looked past the Cinch because I found the blue one and realized it was round holes...but then I saw the pink one has square holes so I went ahead and got that one. Great video. Thanks for showing us how to use it!
On the cinch with circle holes is a 2:1 pitch as well so it will work with the twine wire just fine so either one will be good. So yes its personal preference on circle and square with the cinch
Thank you, I prefer the square but i wasn't sure which was the better
What a wonderful tutorial! I found a link to your video in a facebok group I follow and I'm so glad I did! This is the best Cinch tutorial I ever watched, thank you so much!
@@julianajuju1031 wow thank you. Make sure you subscribe so you will be notified when I post the next one.
Perfect tutorial, thank you. I can't wait for mine to get here. I got the square punch, so excited to use it!
Thanks for your great video! Am saving it for every time I use my Cinch.
@suecook3241 make sure you subscribe so you know when I post more.
Great video!
I typically use 32 lb paper to avoid some of the pen ink and some markers bleed through vs 20 lb copier paper. It really makes a difference. It is also great for light weight embellishments. I usually use Staples brand or Hammermill brand from Amazon depending which is less expensive. I am sure there are other brands just as good.
Glad you mentioned the 2:1 pitch that information is often elusive in other videos. I too am not in love with We R Memory Keepers binding wire much less expensive options on Amazon for 2:1 pitch wires in various sizes.
If you are looking to experiment with covers and interior dividers you might research using a laminator. It’s something I just experimented with for Christmas gifts with very pleasing results.
Keep up the great videos!
@MorgaineChristensen thank you. I have a laminator but never use it. I do LOVE the holographic clear vinyl.
I just got my Cinch this morning! I was very excited to find your tutorial. I must say the directions that came with the machine are not very good. Thank you so much for this video! 😀
@craftdesignsbyjulie you are welcome. Glad you got your machine. There is a FB page i am a member of dedicated to the Cinch. Let me get you the link.
@@craftdesignsbyjulie try this group out. It is really helpful.
facebook.com/groups/229447928719482/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
@@craftytinas Thank you. I will check it out
WONDERFFUL. THANK YOU!
Thank you I was on the fence for which size the purchase and full size it will be.
@lesachedester9076 good choice! I am so glad I did not buy the mini
Love my full size I think it's easier then the multi one
What size coils is better 1/2 or 3/8. I'm getting mine in today! Just found your videos and love your clear explanation. Subscribed!
@pamfernandez2681 thank you. 3/8 is slightly smaller than the 1/2. I have 4 sizes and it is a good range in my opinion. 7/16. 9/16. 3/4. 7/8. Just make sure it is a 2:1 pitch.
@@craftytinas thank you. I receive mine today was a little disappointed that no coils came with it , so now I have to wait to play☺
@pamfernandez2681 buy the ones on Amazon not the WRMK brand. So much cheaper that way.
I just received mine, was kinda disappointed that no wire binding came with it. But I took your advise and ordered another brand off Amazon. I did pretty good on my first one, thanks to you great easy understanding video. I have a question, what if any do you use as a clear protection cover? It would be for ones I do that don’t have a hard cover.
@pamfernandez2995 you can laminate 2 sheets together. I think that would work. Do you want it see through clear?
@ when I paid to have a book spiral bound they’d always add a protective cover, acetate maybe.
Thank you so much for this video. I just purchased the Cinch as a Christmas gift for myself. What did you use to cut your chipboard and cardstock? Your edges are so neat. You purchased 100 sheets of the 8 x 11 chipboard, correct? What was the weight of your cardstock, or does it matter? I am sorry for all the questions, but I want to go on Amazon and buy all of the supplies so they're here around the time my cinch is delivered.
thank you. I use this cutter. It is pricey but it cuts very well. It has a current coupon to it too. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QY1FDGU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
I use 30 Pt chipboard from Amazon You can use a cereal box or any chip board like box that you have around the house. Protein bars, oatmeal packet box, etc. Especially while you practice. You can glue 2 pieces together also so it is thicker. With the card stock and paper you do not need any certain type of weight. I like to get it on sale at hobby lobby when it is 50 % off or Michael's when they have it on sale. Scrap book paper pads are a good choice for prints. Feel free to comment on any of my videos and let me know what questions you have.
@@craftytinas Thank you so much for your response. That cutter is pricey but I will put on my list to treat myself for my birthday. I am also looking to purchasing the Crop a dial that you have. Can you do a video cutting your paper and chip board if you have a chance? So if I do purchase the cutter I have an example of how to use it. I am going to use all of your measurments to get started.
@kimalston3466 I will try to do one this weekend. That cutter is pricey and not needed. Any cutter will do.
@@craftytinas Thank you so much! I will keep a look out for the video. I keep watching this video over and over😁
@@craftytinasdo you have any issues with the cutter causing the paper to fan out when doing multiple sheets at a time?
Great video. I learned so much. Thank you.
With your wire, how many pages did you use?
22 double sheets and 12 single sheets. So 34 sheets of copier paper and 6 cardstock pages. The wires was 3/4 inch size.
What branch wire binders do u buy?
@@solostar_z I get the double wire 2:1 pitch wires. I get mine on Amazon.
I have the mini cinch but feel like I never get a clean punch on my paper. Have you seen an issue with the Cinch?
@shawntelmonroe3338 no, my punches are super clean. I was worried about that with the mini.
Nit the big one so far. Now fabric is not as clean as paper.
On the mini yes the thinner the paper it dont punch as good so punch mulit paper if it's thinner
this was great. i am thinking of buying this did you buy your cinch on amazon also?
@cindyjohnson2835 yes I did buy it on Amazon.
The front cover you should punch with the front of the cover up. And the back cover the inside on back cover up. Well thats how i was taught to puch covers anyway
50pt or 0.05inch thick chipboard is better then 30pt its thicker.
If i make a 4 by 6 pages on the inside. My chipboard for my cover is 4.25 by 6.5 with 1/4 in bigger then my insided pages. I make my cover to wrap chipboard 6.25 by 8.5 i do 1 inch boarder to make sure i have enough wrap around i will cut it down once my chipbaord is stuck to my cover page. Also for the ppl that are new look up the 5 n one tool it is great to cut the corners good. I have used wallpaper, printed paaper at ups. I also cover my paper wirh contact paper so image wont get water damage. Faux leather is good to make a cover as well. Ive used anot of stuff. When you use fabric the holes in gabric are ok but not great. Its a trial in error but i love mine and master punch the holes with any size book ive done qith my cover larger
You are misinformed! You can use the mini for big projects too☹️!
@doloresberastain3748 for large pages yes but it is recommended not for thick notebooks.
No she not. The little one can only use 5/8 coils. It will not crimp any bigger size 5/8 is biggest you can do with the mini one. Now you can do any length with mini but only can use 5/8 or smaller coils that's it. I love my big one as it's easier and better then the mini and can't pull pegs on the mini one like you can the big one. So no she not misinformed
No she not