SnC Product Review: Manual Die Cut Machines by Sizzix

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DIE CUT MACHINES

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There are many die cut machines which can make our life easier by producing cut-outs and embosses your card stock easily. Generally these machines are grouped into 2 categories: The Manual Machines and the Electronic Machines. Below we will summarize the pros and cons as well as the availability of the different machines in the market.

MANUAL MACHINES

Manual die cut machines are those that do not require any electricity ports or a computer. You can easily operate a manual die cut machine simply with the use of just your pair of hands!

Pros of a Manual Machine:

1. Portability: Because it does not require a computer or an electricity port, you can carry your manual die cut machines anywhere, making it rather useful for crops and scrapping events.
2. Ease of Use: Because this machine does not require any computer usage, the manual machine is the easiest of all to operate, especially if you are technologically challenged!
3. Die Compatibility: Most manufacturers design their machines that may come with different adapters so you could use other machine dies. This means your choice of dies is not restricted only to the brand of machine you carry.

Cons of a Manual Machine:

1. Handling: It may look simple enough to use, but a manual die cut machine still requires some strength to roll the handle, making it cumbersome if you intend to cut a huge quantity of die cuts.
2. Die Sizes: What you see if what you get, which means if you need several sizes of an alphabet set, you will need to purchase respective dies.

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Sizzix

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 The Original Sizzix Machine – No longer available

One of the first die cut machines in the market is the original Sizzix  Machine.

The original Sizzix Machine cuts and embosses unforgettable shapes that beautifully embellish cards, scrapbook pages, papercrafts and even clothes! You can add a Sizzix System Converter and elegantly emboss with Simple Impressions Embossing Folders or cut smaller-sized detailed designs with a mind-boggling selection of Sizzlits dies that easily cut through cardstock, metallic foil, paper or vellum.

BIGkick Machine – RM500.00

The BIGKick machine is used to cut bigger die cuts for home décor and paper crafting. It is compatible with the entire Sizzix product library except Bigz Pro dies.

SIDEkick Machine – RM250.00

This is the smallest machine in the Sizzix library. It is compatible with Sizzlits (including 12” Decorative Strip Dies) and aso elegantly embosses with Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (small only) as well as other metal stencils. The handy vacuum seal attaches to most work surfaces for creativity almost anytime, anywhere!

Texture Boutique Embossing Machine – RM200.00

This is the latest machine in the Sizzix library. This amazing cardmaking and embellishing system creates cards for any occasion, while transforming ordinary cardstock into elegant embossed art with the help of Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folders. Resembling an ornate purse with a beaded handle, this fashionable cardmaker embosses and embellishes in just seconds, using Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.

Big Shot Machine – RM500.00

This is Sizzix’s biggest shape cutting and embossing machine and works with the entire Sizzix library, except Bigz Pro Dies. If that wasn’t big enough, this ultimate roller machine cuts everything from cardstock to fabric and many things in between.

 Big Shot Pro Machine – RM1,500.00

 

For the crafter who wants it all comes the pro-strength machine that does it all. From the smallest dies to the biggest 12" x 12 3/4" plastic-backed treasures, the Big Shot Pro Machine works with every Sizzix and Ellison design ever made. Constructed from industrial-strength materials, the Big Shot Pro Machine features a 13" wide opening - a retail first - to cut hundreds of materials.

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