Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting and Embossing Arts and Craft Machine for Card Making, Scrapbooking and Journaling

Product Information

It embosses and cuts and can utilize folders and dies from different popular brands. It has a 6-inch broad opening to emboss or cut. However, the sides don’t fold up so it’s less portable.

You can also use steel rule Sizzix dies and a large variety of Sizzix embossing folders. The device cuts and embosses a lot of different materials such as fabric, paper, vellum, and chipboard. I can't believe the world this has opened up for me. As someone with visual difficulties this machine will mean I am able to continue crafting long after I would be able to paint!All you need to do is keep it free of debris and dirt. Lastly, it’s covered by a three-year limited warranty. And the customer service is excellent and has a fast response time. How to Use Sizzix Big Shot? It can work with QuiKut, Spellbinders, Cuttlebug, Acquiquilt, and Anna Griffin dies. Primarily, all folders that estimate less than 6-inch would easily perform with this unit. In terms of materials, the Big Shot features solid core steel rollers, solid steel gears, and an ABS plastic exterior. It comes with two plexiglass cutting pads and an extended multipurpose platform, which is all you need to make the “sandwich” that you’ll feed through the machine to get your die cut or embossed final product. Because of the quality materials and the fact that the crank is fairly easy to turn, this machine can be used by the whole family. We felt that the design seemed particularly safe—although parental supervision is still recommended if children will be using it. The versatile, easy to use and affordable multi-purpose tool will transform all your creative visions into inspiring, striking and professional works of art.

But the bigger sides make this unit special. It provides extra space to perform on. And you will be able to use super large dies. The unit weighs 7.5 pounds. Therefore, it’s lightweight.The unit requires basic assembly. You will need to put its handle with a hex wrench and screw (included) and voila. Also, the unit doesn’t require much maintenance. They make unrivalled automatic and manual die-cutting machines, steel-rule die, embossing folders, etc. Many cardmakers, scrapbookers, and quilters use their products. Despite the bang at the end, the Sizzix runs smoothly. You just press your chosen material with the die or embossing plate, place it on the included multipurpose platform under the appropriate layer of plastic (refer to diagram), and lightly push it through while working the crank. It’s complete when the plates fully come out on the other side. Then punch out the design and do it again. While this process can’t compete with the speed of a digital die cut machine, we didn’t find it to be too taxing. It’s not compatible with the embossing folders and dies bigger than 6 inches. If you’re looking for a way to boost your creativity, look no further than this die-cutting machine.

While purchasing each accessory separately can be daunting (or fun, depending on how you look at it), you won’t have to buy extra blades—a nice perk. The Sizzex works like a press to cut the paper and doesn’t have anything in it to slice and dice as the digital versions do. So, as long as the handle works and you have your platform, plates, paper, and dies, you’re set for the long run.The Sizzix Big Shot has a super solid base which features hinged tabs. The base was specifically made for Sizzix machines. It’s made out of a mix of POM plastic, steel, mylar, and PP plastic. Other reasons why the Sizzix Big Shot is worth your time is because it works with embossing folders and dies from different popular brands. But make sure to review accessory and machine requirements to ensure compatibility. The diagrams on the multipurpose platform provide simple guidelines.