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Can anyone recommend a die cutting machine?

  • 06-06-2012 12:49pm
    #1
    mackes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 75 ✭✭


    I'm looking for recommendations for a die cutting machine that cuts paper and fabric. It would be great if the dies were easily available and reasonable too!


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  • #2
    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    Some people swear by the Big Shot but I've seen the Cuttlebug cut felt and funky foam.


  • #3
    TreasureBin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 319 ✭✭TreasureBin


    Jellybaby1 wrote: »
    Some people swear by the Big Shot but I've seen the Cuttlebug cut felt and funky foam.

    The Cuttlebug is very popular, but the Big Shot also cuts felt, foam and fabric.
    Most of the machines will take all brands of die, with an "adaptor" cutting pad to adjust the thickness.


  • #4
    cuilteanna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 139 ✭✭cuilteanna


    I have the Big Shot just because I thought it was prettier, but have cut fabrics on Cuttlebug and other machines with no problems.


  • #5
    mackes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 75 ✭✭mackes


    Now to find out where is the most reasonable to buy one? Outside of Dublin if possible? I've looked online but the postage is killing me!


  • #6
    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    I got mine on special offer at the Belfast Craft Show last year from Forget Me Not Crafts, Belfast, I don’t think they have a website. Otherwise these companies might stock it:

    CORK http://cardznscrapz.com/contact-us/
    GALWAY http://ansiopabui.ie/ (Siopa Bui workshops in Dublin this Saturday)
    KILDARE http://www.craftyangels.ie
    DUBLIN http://www.inspiringideas.com/
    DUBLIN http://www.craftsupplies.ie (Cara Craft Supplies)
    VARIOUS LOCATIONS http://www.artnhobby.ie/
    WATERFORD http://www.craftsuppliesireland.com (David Walsh Crafts)


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  • #7
    cuilteanna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 139 ✭✭cuilteanna


    Thanks for that list Jellybaby, a few of those I didn't know about. Mine came from Argos but I don't think they have them any more.


  • #8
    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    You're welcome, although I just give the list, I don't know for sure which machine they stock or if they stock them at all. An email or phone call will clarify I'm sure.


  • #9
    fabrico
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 ✭fabrico


    There is a show on tv called "Create and craft". They sell these machines online.

    There website is "createandcraft.tv. Good luck


  • #10
    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    I only have QVC and it's brutal for crafts. :(


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