Honest Review of the Anna Griffin Empress | Is It Worth It?

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[@helenbates5940]

I live in UK and have the Empress. It does 3D embossing folders a dream. Use base plate, embossing folder, metal shim and magnetic plate.

[@shelleybluebell397]

Yes I'm in UK too and I do same with 3d emboss folders. Never had a problem.

[@patriciahunter1566]

I got so excited when you showed the magnet plate but the 3D embossing issue is a deal breaker. Thanks for showing this. I was curious about it. I still have my SU Big Shot and I keep it because of the magnetic plate. I really can’t figure out why other die cutting machine companies can’t get a really good magnetic plate designed meaning one that doesn’t warp, and one that the dies jump around due to separate magnets. If the AG company solves the 3D folder issue I will be all over it!

[@shelleybluebell397]

I love my empress and by far the best machine I’ve owned. It is worth every penny.

[@amydanphelps561]

I have the empress machine. I have some older big shot plates that I use for some of the SU embossing folders. Those plates are just different enough in thickness that I can use my thick embossing folder between two big shit plates, and it works great. It has taken me a hot minute to figure out all the sandwiches with all the different SU embossing folder thicknesses. But try and play with integrating your big shot plates. ;)

[@gljenngs]

I think that it simply depends on how you craft. I currently have a Big Shot and an Empress. I use the Empress the vast majority of the time. Only on rare occasion do I use the big shot machine. I have some older Sizzix dies that can only be used in the Big Shot. Those of us who are into crafting have a lot of tools - and so I have five sewing machines because they all do something different, and I also have two die cutting machines, because they do different things. I prefer using the Empress because it is faster, I can do cutting and embossing in one quick pass through the machine, I can use much larger dies in the machine than I can in the Big Shot, my plates do not warp and they rarely have to be replaced which saves me money, And the vast majority of the dies that I use work perfectly in it.

[@littlepalcreations]

Great review. FYI, Jennifer McGuire did a video on the Empress a few years ago. For the 3D embossing folders she did the clear plate, the embossing folder and the magnetic plate and that worked. I have a mini empress
so unfortunately can't test.

[@MichelleColeCreates]

Yes, yes, yes! I got mine on sale for around $150 and I would have paid a lot more for it! I absolutely love mine. I have my Platinum 6 for the embossing folders. I love my Empress!

[@michellemybelle22]

I love mine! I am going to start cutting into the magnet after watching this.TYFS

[@MaryBlocherthepowerhuffstamper]

Thanks for sharing Wendy. I haven't looked at other machines.

[@heatherwoodcock3986]

Thank you Wendy! I need an electric machine due to arthritis so I’ve been looking around at the different options

[@melindagibson8606]

Im surprised you can cut into the magnetic sheet. I thought that was just to hold the dies. So interesting thanks!

[@SK-qs8gp]

The instructions that come with the machine tell you to cut into the A plate (clear cutting plate). It says to put the smooth side (non cutting side) of the die on the magnetic mat and place cardstock on top, followed by the other A plate. I accidentally cut into the magnetic mat on my test run and freaked out so I’m glad to know that it holds up using it this way!

[@lauraann5679]

What plates did you use for your SU 3d embossing folders?

[@azcrafty]

Did you try the other plates in the machine at all? I know that you can use all the other sized empress plates in the big machine, so i would think you can use the sizzix one too.

[@tammyterry9440]

I’m struggling with embossing folders. I don’t know if there is something wrong with my machine. When I run a 3D embossing folder thru my machine it comes out with areas that are barely embossed. Have you had any issues with that? Thanks for sharing your findings. 😊

[@maryjosnyderofmjsshadyinkers]

Anna Griffin products are so amazing.

[@rosemarylopez6629]

Hello Wendy , I see a lot of this product online , I have a big shot and love it

[@3catmom844]

Thanks for the info!

[@sandraschmieg3048]

Thanks Wendy - have a great weekend.

[@WendyCranford]

You too!!

[@peggyfitzmaurice4100]

Wouldn’t misting your paper with water help with 3D embossing?

[@MelsCardCorner]

I absolutely love my Empress die cutting machine! I agree with you 100% about the 3D embossing folders. I've tried loads of different sandwiches and just hasn't found anything that's given me the results I want. I still use my Platinum manual die cutting machine when I want to use a 3D embossing folder. I was bummed about the plates not being a "standard" size like all of the other machines initially as well. It doesn't bother me anymore though as I'm still using my original plates that came with the machine when I bought it a couple of years ago. They just don't warp or get beat up like the plates on a Big Shot, Platinum, etc. Another downside for me with the Empress is that it's not compatible with my Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System. I still have to use my Platinum manual machine for that as well. I don't have the Spellbinders BetterPress (letter press) system, but from my understanding, it's not compatible with the Empress either.

[@teresamorgan4529]

Anna Griffin cuts into the magnetic plate in her demos.

[@tanacroteau5277]

I have had mine for like 4 years or more and I love it. I still have issues with embossing folders though