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I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend?
From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> On Behalf Of Julie Flanagan Sent: Saturday, March 7, 2020 11:16 AM To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io; Queen Nanu <news@...> Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] New Book Card Design The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day! On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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There are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil used with them.
Some foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators.
Some foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat embossing.
Some foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil Quills also use this type of foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I know works with the machines I am using.
Having tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects.
I purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best printed, and use "deco foil" over the printed designs with a laminator. I also cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely.
The foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive Foils (TRF). These are designed to be used with machines such as the Minc, or with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does work very well with any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT with the Foilpress or Foil Quill.
This Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils, or when heat embossing stamped images.
I like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are made for use with heat and pressure.
This foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil Quill provides the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc.
The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for these systems should work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type.
With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For use on non-paper items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer, chipboard, etc.
With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have.
See Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards.
Probably more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased the Gemini Foil Press. As you have noted, there are a number of other machines that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I cannot do some of the comparisons that others have done. YouTube is your friend.
Julie
On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote:
I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend?
From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> On Behalf Of Julie Flanagan
Sent: Saturday, March 7, 2020 11:16 AM
To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io; Queen Nanu <news@...>
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] New Book Card Design
The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day!
On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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Julie, thank you so much for the great info! I've been shopping for an inexpensive monochrome printer that has wireless capability. There are *so many*. I've also been reading of so many having problems getting good results from their printer. Do you have any suggestions as to what printer to get? Thank you again & be blessed. 😊
Take Care & God Bless,
Dee Halsema
Proud Wife & Mother of U.S. Army Veterans
Life Is Nothing Without JESUS
On Saturday, March 7, 2020, 09:29:47 PM CST, Julie Flanagan <craftymusician@...> wrote:
There are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil used with them.
Some foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators.
Some foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat embossing.
Some foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil Quills also use this type of foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I know works with the machines I am using.
Having tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects.
I purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best printed, and use "deco foil" over the printed designs with a laminator. I also cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely.
The foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive Foils (TRF). These are designed to be used with machines such as the Minc, or with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does work very well with any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT with the Foilpress or Foil Quill.
This Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils, or when heat embossing stamped images.
I like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are made for use with heat and pressure.
This foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil Quill provides the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc.
The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for these systems should work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type.
With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For use on non-paper items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer, chipboard, etc.
With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have.
See Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards.
Probably more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased the Gemini Foil Press. As you have noted, there are a number of other machines that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I cannot do some of the comparisons that others have done. YouTube is your friend.
Julie
On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote:
I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend?
From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> On Behalf Of Julie Flanagan
Sent: Saturday, March 7, 2020 11:16 AM
To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io; Queen Nanu <news@...>
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] New Book Card Design
The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day!
On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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Thank you, Julie. Reason I asked is that I was at HL in STL yesterday and they had some Glimmer Foil, and some glimmer dies (is that what they are) 75% off. I bought them all, lol.
So 2 questions. Are the dies usable as just dies? And if using the foil (I bought that too, they had it as a discontinued thing). Do I need to purchase spellbinder’s hot foil machine?
THANKS!
From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> On Behalf Of "Dee Halsema via Groups.Io Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 12:58 AM To: main@mtc-tuts.groups.io; Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...>; Queen Nanu <news@...>; main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil Julie, thank you so much for the great info! I've been shopping for an inexpensive monochrome printer that has wireless capability. There are *so many*. I've also been reading of so many having problems getting good results from their printer. Do you have any suggestions as to what printer to get? Thank you again & be blessed. 😊 Take Care & God Bless,
Dee Halsema
Proud Wife & Mother of U.S. Army Veterans
Life Is Nothing Without JESUS There are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil used with them. Some foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators. Some foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat embossing. Some foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil Quills also use this type of foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I know works with the machines I am using. Having tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects. I purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best printed, and use "deco foil" over the printed designs with a laminator. I also cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely. The foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive Foils (TRF). These are designed to be used with machines such as the Minc, or with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does work very well with any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT with the Foilpress or Foil Quill. This Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils, or when heat embossing stamped images. I like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are made for use with heat and pressure. This foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil Quill provides the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc. The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for these systems should work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type. With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For use on non-paper items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer, chipboard, etc. With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have. See Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards. Probably more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased the Gemini Foil Press. As you have noted, there are a number of other machines that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I cannot do some of the comparisons that others have done. YouTube is your friend. On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote: I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend? The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day! On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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Julie, Sometime ago I asked you if the foil quill magnetic mat was safe to use in the Pazzles InVue and you said you had one on order. So have you tried it yet? Lynn Sent from Mail for Windows 10
From: Goldie HolzerSent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:13 AM To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.ioSubject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil Thank you, Julie. Reason I asked is that I was at HL in STL yesterday and they had some Glimmer Foil, and some glimmer dies (is that what they are) 75% off. I bought them all, lol.
So 2 questions. Are the dies usable as just dies? And if using the foil (I bought that too, they had it as a discontinued thing). Do I need to purchase spellbinder’s hot foil machine?
THANKS! From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> On Behalf Of "Dee Halsema via Groups.Io
Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 12:58 AM
To: main@mtc-tuts.groups.io; Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...>; Queen Nanu <news@...>; main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil Julie, thank you so much for the great info! I've been shopping for an inexpensive monochrome printer that has wireless capability. There are *so many*. I've also been reading of so many having problems getting good results from their printer. Do you have any suggestions as to what printer to get? Thank you again & be blessed. 😊 Take Care & God Bless,
Dee Halsema
Proud Wife & Mother of U.S. Army Veterans
Life Is Nothing Without JESUS There are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil used with them. Some foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators. Some foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat embossing. Some foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil Quills also use this type of foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I know works with the machines I am using. Having tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects. I purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best printed, and use "deco foil" over the printed designs with a laminator. I also cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely. The foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive Foils (TRF). These are designed to be used with machines such as the Minc, or with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does work very well with any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT with the Foilpress or Foil Quill. This Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils, or when heat embossing stamped images. I like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are made for use with heat and pressure. This foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil Quill provides the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc. The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for these systems should work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type. With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For use on non-paper items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer, chipboard, etc. With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have. See Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards. Probably more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased the Gemini Foil Press. As you have noted, there are a number of other machines that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I cannot do some of the comparisons that others have done. YouTube is your friend. On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote: I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend? The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day! On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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I do have it, and will give it a try today. I do not see why we should not be able to use it for quilling with the foil quill.
Julie
On March 8, 2020 at 4:15 AM "Lynn Cook via Groups.Io" <bbddcrickie@...> wrote:
Julie,
Sometime ago I asked you if the foil quill magnetic mat was safe to use in the Pazzles InVue and you said you had one on order. So have you tried it yet?
Lynn
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
Thank you, Julie. Reason I asked is that I was at HL in STL yesterday and they had some Glimmer Foil, and some glimmer dies (is that what they are) 75% off. I bought them all, lol.
So 2 questions. Are the dies usable as just dies? And if using the foil (I bought that too, they had it as a discontinued thing). Do I need to purchase spellbinder’s hot foil machine?
THANKS!
From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> On Behalf Of "Dee Halsema via Groups.Io
Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 12:58 AM
To: main@mtc-tuts.groups.io; Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...>; Queen Nanu <news@...>; main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil
Julie, thank you so much for the great info! I've been shopping for an inexpensive monochrome printer that has wireless capability. There are *so many*. I've also been reading of so many having problems getting good results from their printer. Do you have any suggestions as to what printer to get? Thank you again & be blessed. 😊
Take Care & God Bless,
Dee Halsema
Proud Wife & Mother of U.S. Army Veterans
Life Is Nothing Without JESUS
There are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil used with them.
Some foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators.
Some foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat embossing.
Some foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil Quills also use this type of foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I know works with the machines I am using.
Having tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects.
I purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best printed, and use "deco foil" over the printed designs with a laminator. I also cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely.
The foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive Foils (TRF). These are designed to be used with machines such as the Minc, or with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does work very well with any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT with the Foilpress or Foil Quill.
This Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils, or when heat embossing stamped images.
I like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are made for use with heat and pressure. This foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil Quill provides the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc.
The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for these systems should work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type.
With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For use on non-paper items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer, chipboard, etc.
With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have.
See Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards.
Probably more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased the Gemini Foil Press. As you have noted, there are a number of other machines that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I cannot do some of the comparisons that others have done. YouTube is your friend.
On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote:
I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend?
The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day!
On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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Regular dies can be used on a hot foiling machine. But if they are dies meant for just foiling, then they most likely won't work for cutting. Do you have a foiling machine? If so, follow the directions for foiling that came with the machine.
Julie
On March 7, 2020 at 11:13 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote:
Thank you, Julie. Reason I asked is that I was at HL in STL yesterday and they had some Glimmer Foil, and some glimmer dies (is that what they are) 75% off. I bought them all, lol.
So 2 questions. Are the dies usable as just dies? And if using the foil (I bought that too, they had it as a discontinued thing). Do I need to purchase spellbinder’s hot foil machine?
THANKS!
From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> On Behalf Of "Dee Halsema via Groups.Io
Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 12:58 AM
To: main@mtc-tuts.groups.io; Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...>; Queen Nanu <news@...>; main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil
Julie, thank you so much for the great info! I've been shopping for an inexpensive monochrome printer that has wireless capability. There are *so many*. I've also been reading of so many having problems getting good results from their printer. Do you have any suggestions as to what printer to get? Thank you again & be blessed. 😊
Take Care & God Bless,
Dee Halsema
Proud Wife & Mother of U.S. Army Veterans
Life Is Nothing Without JESUS
There are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil used with them.
Some foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators.
Some foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat embossing.
Some foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil Quills also use this type of foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I know works with the machines I am using.
Having tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects.
I purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best printed, and use "deco foil" over the printed designs with a laminator. I also cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely.
The foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive Foils (TRF). These are designed to be used with machines such as the Minc, or with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does work very well with any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT with the Foilpress or Foil Quill.
This Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils, or when heat embossing stamped images.
I like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are made for use with heat and pressure. This foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil Quill provides the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc.
The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for these systems should work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type.
With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For use on non-paper items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer, chipboard, etc.
With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have.
See Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards.
Probably more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased the Gemini Foil Press. As you have noted, there are a number of other machines that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I cannot do some of the comparisons that others have done. YouTube is your friend.
On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote:
I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend?
The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day!
On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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The printer I got that works great for foiling is a Brother HL-2300D. It is a monochromatic laser printer.
Julie
On March 7, 2020 at 10:57 PM "\"Dee Halsema via Groups.Io" <dhalsema@...> wrote:
Julie, thank you so much for the great info! I've been shopping for an inexpensive monochrome printer that has wireless capability. There are *so many*. I've also been reading of so many having problems getting good results from their printer. Do you have any suggestions as to what printer to get? Thank you again & be blessed. 😊
Take Care & God Bless,
Dee Halsema
Proud Wife & Mother of U.S. Army Veterans
Life Is Nothing Without JESUS
On Saturday, March 7, 2020, 09:29:47 PM CST, Julie Flanagan <craftymusician@...> wrote:
There are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil used with them.
Some foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators.
Some foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat embossing.
Some foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil Quills also use this type of foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I know works with the machines I am using.
Having tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects.
I purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best printed, and use "deco foil" over the printed designs with a laminator. I also cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely.
The foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive Foils (TRF). These are designed to be used with machines such as the Minc, or with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does work very well with any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT with the Foilpress or Foil Quill.
This Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils, or when heat embossing stamped images.
I like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are made for use with heat and pressure.
This foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil Quill provides the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc.
The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for these systems should work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type.
With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For use on non-paper items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer, chipboard, etc.
With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have.
See Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards.
Probably more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased the Gemini Foil Press. As you have noted, there are a number of other machines that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I cannot do some of the comparisons that others have done. YouTube is your friend.
Julie
On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote:
I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend?
From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> On Behalf Of Julie Flanagan
Sent: Saturday, March 7, 2020 11:16 AM
To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io; Queen Nanu <news@...>
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] New Book Card Design
The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day!
On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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These are what I bought. What machine or process do I need? Are these not strong enough to cut?
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note10+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
-------- Original message -------- From: Julie Flanagan <craftymusician@...> Date: 3/7/20 9:29 PM (GMT-06:00) To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io, Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...>, Queen Nanu <news@...> Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil
There are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil used with them.
Some foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators.
Some foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat embossing.
Some foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil Quills also use this type of foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I know works with the machines I am using.
Having tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects.
I purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best printed, and use "deco foil" over the printed designs with a laminator. I also cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely.
The foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive Foils (TRF). These are designed to be used with machines such as the Minc, or with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does work very well with any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT with the Foilpress or Foil Quill.
This Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils, or when heat embossing stamped images.
I like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are made for use with heat and pressure.
This foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil Quill provides the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc.
The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for these systems should work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type.
With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For use on non-paper items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer, chipboard, etc.
With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have.
See Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards.
Probably more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased the Gemini Foil Press. As you have noted, there are a number of other machines that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I cannot do some of the comparisons that others have done. YouTube is your friend.
Julie
On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote:
I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend?
From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> On Behalf Of Julie Flanagan
Sent: Saturday, March 7, 2020 11:16 AM
To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io; Queen Nanu <news@...>
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] New Book Card Design
The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day!
On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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I have an expensive laser all in one, lol. Would that work for the projects you are talking about?
From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> On Behalf Of Julie Flanagan Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 10:20 AM To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io; Dee Halsema via Groups.Io <dhalsema@...>; Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...>; Queen Nanu <news@...> Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil The printer I got that works great for foiling is a Brother HL-2300D. It is a monochromatic laser printer. On March 7, 2020 at 10:57 PM "\"Dee Halsema via Groups.Io" <dhalsema@...> wrote: Julie, thank you so much for the great info! I've been shopping for an inexpensive monochrome printer that has wireless capability. There are *so many*. I've also been reading of so many having problems getting good results from their printer. Do you have any suggestions as to what printer to get? Thank you again & be blessed. 😊 Take Care & God Bless,
Dee Halsema
Proud Wife & Mother of U.S. Army Veterans
Life Is Nothing Without JESUS There are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil used with them. Some foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators. Some foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat embossing. Some foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil Quills also use this type of foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I know works with the machines I am using. Having tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects. I purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best printed, and use "deco foil" over the printed designs with a laminator. I also cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely. The foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive Foils (TRF). These are designed to be used with machines such as the Minc, or with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does work very well with any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT with the Foilpress or Foil Quill. This Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils, or when heat embossing stamped images. I like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are made for use with heat and pressure. This foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil Quill provides the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc. The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for these systems should work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type. With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For use on non-paper items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer, chipboard, etc. With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have. See Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards. Probably more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased the Gemini Foil Press. As you have noted, there are a number of other machines that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I cannot do some of the comparisons that others have done. YouTube is your friend. On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote: I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend? The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day! On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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Hi Goldie
Here is a video that shows the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil system and how
its used:
I believe what you got was glimmer hot foil plates.
Liz
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From: Goldie
Holzer
Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 10:20 AM
To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil
These are what I bought. What machine or process do I
need? Are these not strong enough to cut?
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note10+,
an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
-------- Original message --------
From: Julie Flanagan <craftymusician@...>
Date: 3/7/20 9:29 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io, Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...>,
Queen Nanu <news@...>
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil
There
are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil
used with them.
Some
foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators.
Some
foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat
embossing.
Some
foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil
Quills also use this type of foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I
know works with the machines I am using.
Having
tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects.
I
purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best
printed, and use "deco foil" over the printed designs with a laminator. I also
cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and
use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely.
The
foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive
Foils (TRF). These are designed to be used with machines such as the Minc, or
with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type
of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work
with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does work very well with
any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with
my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out
beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT
with the Foilpress or Foil Quill.
This
Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils,
or when heat embossing stamped images.
I
like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are
made for use with heat and pressure. This
foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a
low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with
pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil
Quill provides the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with
the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as
Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the
Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for
the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc.
The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of
the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for these systems should
work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to
test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable
factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type.
With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure
on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For use on non-paper
items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds
with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion
Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer,
chipboard, etc.
With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have.
See
Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards.
Probably
more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased
the Gemini Foil Press. As you have noted, there are a number of other machines
that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work
and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I
cannot do some of the comparisons that others have done. YouTube is your
friend.
Julie
On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer
<mariah10@...> wrote:
I’m so confused. There are so many hot
foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right
decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend?
From:
main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> On Behalf Of
Julie Flanagan
Sent: Saturday, March 7, 2020
11:16 AM
To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io; Queen Nanu
<news@...>
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] New Book
Card Design
The
good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great
for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a
hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day!
On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu
<news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's
unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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The dies you purchased will not cut. They are specifically for foiling. If you do not have a Foil Press such as the Gemini Foil Press or the Glimmer Hot Foil System or other foil press, you would need to purchase one and use it with your die cutter or embossing machine. The foil stamps look like they should work with either of these two machines, because they appear to be very similar. Thickness of the metal stamps may be different, so you may need different shims when you place the platform and foiled pieces in the Die cutting/Embossing machine.
The foils used for these Foil Press systems also work with the Foil Quills.
Julie
On March 8, 2020 at 10:20 AM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote:
These are what I bought. What machine or process do I need? Are these not strong enough to cut?
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note10+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
-------- Original message --------
From: Julie Flanagan <craftymusician@...>
Date: 3/7/20 9:29 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io, Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...>, Queen Nanu <news@...>
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil
There are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil used with them.
Some foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators.
Some foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat embossing.
Some foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil Quills also use this type of foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I know works with the machines I am using.
Having tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects.
I purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best printed, and use "deco foil" over the printed designs with a laminator. I also cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely.
The foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive Foils (TRF). These are designed to be used with machines such as the Minc, or with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does work very well with any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT with the Foilpress or Foil Quill.
This Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils, or when heat embossing stamped images.
I like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are made for use with heat and pressure.
This foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil Quill provides the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc.
The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for these systems should work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type.
With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For use on non-paper items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer, chipboard, etc.
With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have.
See Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards.
Probably more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased the Gemini Foil Press. As you have noted, there are a number of other machines that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I cannot do some of the comparisons that others have done. YouTube is your friend.
Julie
On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote:
I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend?
From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> On Behalf Of Julie Flanagan
Sent: Saturday, March 7, 2020 11:16 AM
To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io; Queen Nanu <news@...>
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] New Book Card Design
The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day!
On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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Yes the laser printer prints in black will work for foiling in conjunction with a hot laminator. When printing, use high resolution to make sure you get excellent coverage of the foil while laminating. The hottest setting on the laminator works best.
See my Black Friday Blog Post for links to products I use for foiling projects.
Scroll down some on the page to find the Foiling topic.
Julie
On March 8, 2020 at 10:25 AM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote:
I have an expensive laser all in one, lol. Would that work for the projects you are talking about?
From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> On Behalf Of Julie Flanagan
Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 10:20 AM
To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io; Dee Halsema via Groups.Io <dhalsema@...>; Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...>; Queen Nanu <news@...>
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil
The printer I got that works great for foiling is a Brother HL-2300D. It is a monochromatic laser printer.
On March 7, 2020 at 10:57 PM "\"Dee Halsema via Groups.Io" <dhalsema@...> wrote:
Julie, thank you so much for the great info! I've been shopping for an inexpensive monochrome printer that has wireless capability. There are *so many*. I've also been reading of so many having problems getting good results from their printer. Do you have any suggestions as to what printer to get? Thank you again & be blessed. 😊
Take Care & God Bless,
Dee Halsema
Proud Wife & Mother of U.S. Army Veterans
Life Is Nothing Without JESUS
There are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil used with them.
Some foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators.
Some foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat embossing.
Some foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil Quills also use this type of foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I know works with the machines I am using.
Having tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects.
I purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best printed, and use "deco foil" over the printed designs with a laminator. I also cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely.
The foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive Foils (TRF). These are designed to be used with machines such as the Minc, or with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does work very well with any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT with the Foilpress or Foil Quill.
This Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils, or when heat embossing stamped images.
I like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are made for use with heat and pressure. This foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil Quill provides the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc.
The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for these systems should work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type.
With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For use on non-paper items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer, chipboard, etc.
With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have.
See Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards.
Probably more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased the Gemini Foil Press. As you have noted, there are a number of other machines that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I cannot do some of the comparisons that others have done. YouTube is your friend.
On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote:
I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend?
The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day!
On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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I tested the foil quill magnetic plate in the Pazzles Vue cutter. It worked. The magnets are very handy to use instead of having to tape down the foil.
However, if you want to cut out the shape, I recommend that you cut it out before foiling on the regular mat. The reason I think this is better is that if you foil first, then try to cut around the foiled sheet, you either have to remove the magnetic plate and try to get your paper perfectly aligned for cutting around the foiled image, or you end up cutting a bit into the magnetic plate. I don't think cutting into the magnetic plate or even scratching it like happens with our regular mats, is good for the blade or the plate.
The magnetic plate will work very well with the foil quill designed for hand use, because the magnets will nicely hold the foil into position while you draw. If you are tracing using a light box, then you would not use the magnetic plate, as it would block the light.
If you are foiling a very complex mandala, use the slowest speed. Make sure that you use the pen spacing tool to get the tip of the foil quill in the holder at the correct height. Also, be sure to tighten the clamp securely around the quill holder so that it doesn't slip up during the foiling process.
Julie
On March 8, 2020 at 8:09 AM Julie Flanagan <craftymusician@...> wrote:
I do have it, and will give it a try today. I do not see why we should not be able to use it for quilling with the foil quill.
Julie
On March 8, 2020 at 4:15 AM "Lynn Cook via Groups.Io" <bbddcrickie@...> wrote:
Julie,
Sometime ago I asked you if the foil quill magnetic mat was safe to use in the Pazzles InVue and you said you had one on order. So have you tried it yet?
Lynn
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
Thank you, Julie. Reason I asked is that I was at HL in STL yesterday and they had some Glimmer Foil, and some glimmer dies (is that what they are) 75% off. I bought them all, lol.
So 2 questions. Are the dies usable as just dies? And if using the foil (I bought that too, they had it as a discontinued thing). Do I need to purchase spellbinder’s hot foil machine?
THANKS!
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Julie, thank you so much for the great info! I've been shopping for an inexpensive monochrome printer that has wireless capability. There are *so many*. I've also been reading of so many having problems getting good results from their printer. Do you have any suggestions as to what printer to get? Thank you again & be blessed. 😊
Take Care & God Bless,
Dee Halsema
Proud Wife & Mother of U.S. Army Veterans
Life Is Nothing Without JESUS
There are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil used with them.
Some foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators.
Some foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat embossing.
Some foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil Quills also use this type of foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I know works with the machines I am using.
Having tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects.
I purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best printed, and use "deco foil" over the printed designs with a laminator. I also cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely.
The foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive Foils (TRF). These are designed to be used with machines such as the Minc, or with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does work very well with any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT with the Foilpress or Foil Quill.
This Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils, or when heat embossing stamped images.
I like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are made for use with heat and pressure. This foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil Quill provides the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc.
The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for these systems should work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type.
With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For use on non-paper items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer, chipboard, etc.
With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have.
See Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards.
Probably more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased the Gemini Foil Press. As you have noted, there are a number of other machines that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I cannot do some of the comparisons that others have done. YouTube is your friend.
On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote:
I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend?
The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day!
On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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Thanks, Julie. That’s great to know. Also, just out of curiosity, which adapter do you use when using the foil quill on the Pazzles? Klo did a video showing that the “C” adapter is the one we should use but when I tried it, the quill pen was too high. I had to use “A”. I don’t think I inserted the pen incorrectly. Anyway, the “A” adapter worked although I had to increase the pressure. Lynn Sent from Mail for Windows 10
From: Julie FlanaganSent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 4:43 PM To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io; Lynn Cook via Groups.IoSubject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil I tested the foil quill magnetic plate in the Pazzles Vue cutter. It worked. The magnets are very handy to use instead of having to tape down the foil. However, if you want to cut out the shape, I recommend that you cut it out before foiling on the regular mat. The reason I think this is better is that if you foil first, then try to cut around the foiled sheet, you either have to remove the magnetic plate and try to get your paper perfectly aligned for cutting around the foiled image, or you end up cutting a bit into the magnetic plate. I don't think cutting into the magnetic plate or even scratching it like happens with our regular mats, is good for the blade or the plate. The magnetic plate will work very well with the foil quill designed for hand use, because the magnets will nicely hold the foil into position while you draw. If you are tracing using a light box, then you would not use the magnetic plate, as it would block the light. If you are foiling a very complex mandala, use the slowest speed. Make sure that you use the pen spacing tool to get the tip of the foil quill in the holder at the correct height. Also, be sure to tighten the clamp securely around the quill holder so that it doesn't slip up during the foiling process. On March 8, 2020 at 8:09 AM Julie Flanagan <craftymusician@...> wrote: I do have it, and will give it a try today. I do not see why we should not be able to use it for quilling with the foil quill. On March 8, 2020 at 4:15 AM "Lynn Cook via Groups.Io" <bbddcrickie@...> wrote: Julie, Sometime ago I asked you if the foil quill magnetic mat was safe to use in the Pazzles InVue and you said you had one on order. So have you tried it yet? Lynn Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Thank you, Julie. Reason I asked is that I was at HL in STL yesterday and they had some Glimmer Foil, and some glimmer dies (is that what they are) 75% off. I bought them all, lol.
So 2 questions. Are the dies usable as just dies? And if using the foil (I bought that too, they had it as a discontinued thing). Do I need to purchase spellbinder’s hot foil machine?
THANKS! From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> On Behalf Of "Dee Halsema via Groups.Io
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Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil Julie, thank you so much for the great info! I've been shopping for an inexpensive monochrome printer that has wireless capability. There are *so many*. I've also been reading of so many having problems getting good results from their printer. Do you have any suggestions as to what printer to get? Thank you again & be blessed. 😊 Take Care & God Bless,
Dee Halsema
Proud Wife & Mother of U.S. Army Veterans
Life Is Nothing Without JESUS There are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil used with them. Some foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators. Some foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat embossing. Some foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil Quills also use this type of foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I know works with the machines I am using. Having tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects. I purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best printed, and use "deco foil" over the printed designs with a laminator. I also cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely. The foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive Foils (TRF). These are designed to be used with machines such as the Minc, or with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does work very well with any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT with the Foilpress or Foil Quill. This Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils, or when heat embossing stamped images. I like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are made for use with heat and pressure. This foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil Quill provides the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc. The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for these systems should work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type. With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For use on non-paper items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer, chipboard, etc. With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have. See Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards. Probably more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased the Gemini Foil Press. As you have noted, there are a number of other machines that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I cannot do some of the comparisons that others have done. YouTube is your friend. On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote: I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend? The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day! On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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I used the C adapter, but A works as well. I do use the pen spacing tool to get the correct height.
Julie
On March 8, 2020 at 3:07 PM "Lynn Cook via Groups.Io" <bbddcrickie@...> wrote:
Thanks, Julie. That’s great to know. Also, just out of curiosity, which adapter do you use when using the foil quill on the Pazzles? Klo did a video showing that the “C” adapter is the one we should use but when I tried it, the quill pen was too high. I had to use “A”. I don’t think I inserted the pen incorrectly. Anyway, the “A” adapter worked although I had to increase the pressure.
Lynn
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
I tested the foil quill magnetic plate in the Pazzles Vue cutter. It worked. The magnets are very handy to use instead of having to tape down the foil.
However, if you want to cut out the shape, I recommend that you cut it out before foiling on the regular mat. The reason I think this is better is that if you foil first, then try to cut around the foiled sheet, you either have to remove the magnetic plate and try to get your paper perfectly aligned for cutting around the foiled image, or you end up cutting a bit into the magnetic plate. I don't think cutting into the magnetic plate or even scratching it like happens with our regular mats, is good for the blade or the plate.
The magnetic plate will work very well with the foil quill designed for hand use, because the magnets will nicely hold the foil into position while you draw. If you are tracing using a light box, then you would not use the magnetic plate, as it would block the light.
If you are foiling a very complex mandala, use the slowest speed. Make sure that you use the pen spacing tool to get the tip of the foil quill in the holder at the correct height. Also, be sure to tighten the clamp securely around the quill holder so that it doesn't slip up during the foiling process.
On March 8, 2020 at 8:09 AM Julie Flanagan <craftymusician@...> wrote:
I do have it, and will give it a try today. I do not see why we should not be able to use it for quilling with the foil quill.
On March 8, 2020 at 4:15 AM "Lynn Cook via Groups.Io" <bbddcrickie@...> wrote:
Julie,
Sometime ago I asked you if the foil quill magnetic mat was safe to use in the Pazzles InVue and you said you had one on order. So have you tried it yet?
Lynn
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
Thank you, Julie. Reason I asked is that I was at HL in STL yesterday and they had some Glimmer Foil, and some glimmer dies (is that what they are) 75% off. I bought them all, lol.
So 2 questions. Are the dies usable as just dies? And if using the foil (I bought that too, they had it as a discontinued thing). Do I need to purchase spellbinder’s hot foil machine?
THANKS!
From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> On Behalf Of "Dee Halsema via Groups.Io
Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 12:58 AM
To: main@mtc-tuts.groups.io; Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...>; Queen Nanu <news@...>; main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil
Julie, thank you so much for the great info! I've been shopping for an inexpensive monochrome printer that has wireless capability. There are *so many*. I've also been reading of so many having problems getting good results from their printer. Do you have any suggestions as to what printer to get? Thank you again & be blessed. 😊
Take Care & God Bless,
Dee Halsema
Proud Wife & Mother of U.S. Army Veterans
Life Is Nothing Without JESUS
There are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil used with them.
Some foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators.
Some foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat embossing.
Some foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil Quills also use this type of foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I know works with the machines I am using.
Having tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects.
I purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best printed, and use "deco foil" over the printed designs with a laminator. I also cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely.
The foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive Foils (TRF). These are designed to be used with machines such as the Minc, or with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does work very well with any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT with the Foilpress or Foil Quill.
This Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils, or when heat embossing stamped images.
I like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are made for use with heat and pressure. This foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil Quill provides the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc.
The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for these systems should work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type.
With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For use on non-paper items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer, chipboard, etc.
With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have.
See Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards.
Probably more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased the Gemini Foil Press. As you have noted, there are a number of other machines that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I cannot do some of the comparisons that others have done. YouTube is your friend.
On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote:
I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend?
The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day!
On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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Which inexpensive lazer printer do you recommend?
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From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> on behalf of Julie Flanagan <craftymusician@...>
Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 5:14:00 PM
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Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil
I used the C adapter, but A works as well. I do use the pen spacing tool to get the correct height.
Julie
On March 8, 2020 at 3:07 PM "Lynn Cook via Groups.Io" <bbddcrickie@...> wrote:
Thanks, Julie. That’s great to know. Also, just out of curiosity, which adapter do you use when using the foil quill on the Pazzles? Klo did a video showing that the “C” adapter is the one we should use but when I tried
it, the quill pen was too high. I had to use “A”. I don’t think I inserted the pen incorrectly. Anyway, the “A” adapter worked although I had to increase the pressure.
Lynn
Sent from
Mail for Windows 10
I tested the foil quill magnetic plate in the Pazzles Vue cutter. It worked. The magnets are very handy to use instead of having to tape down
the foil.
However, if you want to cut out the shape, I recommend that you cut it out before foiling on the regular mat. The reason I think this is better
is that if you foil first, then try to cut around the foiled sheet, you either have to remove the magnetic plate and try to get your paper perfectly aligned for cutting around the foiled image, or you end up cutting a bit into the magnetic plate. I don't think
cutting into the magnetic plate or even scratching it like happens with our regular mats, is good for the blade or the plate.
The magnetic plate will work very well with the foil quill designed for hand use, because the magnets will nicely hold the foil into position
while you draw. If you are tracing using a light box, then you would not use the magnetic plate, as it would block the light.
If you are foiling a very complex mandala, use the slowest speed. Make sure that you use the pen spacing tool to get the tip of the foil quill
in the holder at the correct height. Also, be sure to tighten the clamp securely around the quill holder so that it doesn't slip up during the foiling process.
On March 8, 2020 at 8:09 AM Julie Flanagan <craftymusician@...> wrote:
I do have it, and will give it a try today. I do not see why we should not be able to use it for quilling with the foil quill.
On March 8, 2020 at 4:15 AM "Lynn Cook via Groups.Io" <bbddcrickie@...> wrote:
Julie,
Sometime ago I asked you if the foil quill magnetic mat was safe to use in the Pazzles InVue and you said you had one on order. So have you tried it yet?
Lynn
Sent from
Mail for Windows 10
Thank you, Julie. Reason I asked is that I was at HL in STL yesterday and they had some Glimmer Foil, and some glimmer dies (is that what they are) 75% off. I bought them all, lol.
So 2 questions. Are the dies usable as just dies? And if using the foil (I bought that too, they had it as a discontinued thing). Do I need to purchase spellbinder’s hot foil machine?
THANKS!
From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io>
On Behalf Of "Dee Halsema via Groups.Io
Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 12:58 AM
To: main@mtc-tuts.groups.io; Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...>; Queen Nanu <news@...>; main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil
Julie, thank you so much for the great info! I've been shopping for an inexpensive monochrome printer that has wireless capability.
There are *so many*. I've also been reading of so many having problems getting good results from their printer. Do you have any suggestions as to what printer to get? Thank you again & be blessed.
😊
Take Care & God Bless,
Dee Halsema
Proud Wife & Mother of U.S. Army Veterans
Life Is Nothing Without JESUS
There are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil used with them.
Some foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators.
Some foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat embossing.
Some foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil Quills also use this type of
foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I know works with the machines I am using.
Having tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects.
I purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best printed, and use "deco foil"
over the printed designs with a laminator. I also cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely.
The foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive Foils (TRF). These are designed
to be used with machines such as the Minc, or with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does
work very well with any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT with the
Foilpress or Foil Quill.
This Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils, or when heat embossing stamped
images.
I like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are made for use with heat and
pressure. This foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil Quill provides
the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers
for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc.
The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for
these systems should work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type.
With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For
use on non-paper items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer, chipboard, etc.
With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have.
See Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards.
Probably more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased the Gemini Foil Press.
As you have noted, there are a number of other machines that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I cannot do some of the comparisons that others
have done. YouTube is your friend.
On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote:
I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend?
The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead.
Make someone's day!
On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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|
|
I am using the Brother HL-L2300D monochrome printer. It does
not print in color.
Julie
On March 8, 2020 at 6:49 PM Suzy Fick <suzyfick@...> wrote:
Which inexpensive lazer printer do you recommend?
From: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io> on behalf of Julie Flanagan <craftymusician@...>
Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 5:14:00 PM
To: main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io <main@MTC-Tuts.groups.io>; Lynn Cook via Groups.Io <bbddcrickie@...>
Subject: Re: [MTC-Tuts] Hot foil
I used the C adapter, but A works as well. I do use the pen spacing tool to get the correct height.
Julie
On March 8, 2020 at 3:07 PM "Lynn Cook via Groups.Io" <bbddcrickie@...> wrote:
Thanks, Julie. That’s great to know. Also, just out of curiosity, which adapter do you use when using the foil quill on the Pazzles? Klo did a video showing that the “C” adapter is the one we should use but when I tried it, the quill pen was too high. I had to use “A”. I don’t think I inserted the pen incorrectly. Anyway, the “A” adapter worked although I had to increase the pressure.
Lynn
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I tested the foil quill magnetic plate in the Pazzles Vue cutter. It worked. The magnets are very handy to use instead of having to tape down the foil.
However, if you want to cut out the shape, I recommend that you cut it out before foiling on the regular mat. The reason I think this is better is that if you foil first, then try to cut around the foiled sheet, you either have to remove the magnetic plate and try to get your paper perfectly aligned for cutting around the foiled image, or you end up cutting a bit into the magnetic plate. I don't think cutting into the magnetic plate or even scratching it like happens with our regular mats, is good for the blade or the plate.
The magnetic plate will work very well with the foil quill designed for hand use, because the magnets will nicely hold the foil into position while you draw. If you are tracing using a light box, then you would not use the magnetic plate, as it would block the light.
If you are foiling a very complex mandala, use the slowest speed. Make sure that you use the pen spacing tool to get the tip of the foil quill in the holder at the correct height. Also, be sure to tighten the clamp securely around the quill holder so that it doesn't slip up during the foiling process.
On March 8, 2020 at 8:09 AM Julie Flanagan <craftymusician@...> wrote:
I do have it, and will give it a try today. I do not see why we should not be able to use it for quilling with the foil quill.
On March 8, 2020 at 4:15 AM "Lynn Cook via Groups.Io" <bbddcrickie@...> wrote:
Julie,
Sometime ago I asked you if the foil quill magnetic mat was safe to use in the Pazzles InVue and you said you had one on order. So have you tried it yet?
Lynn
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Thank you, Julie. Reason I asked is that I was at HL in STL yesterday and they had some Glimmer Foil, and some glimmer dies (is that what they are) 75% off. I bought them all, lol.
So 2 questions. Are the dies usable as just dies? And if using the foil (I bought that too, they had it as a discontinued thing). Do I need to purchase spellbinder’s hot foil machine?
THANKS!
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Julie, thank you so much for the great info! I've been shopping for an inexpensive monochrome printer that has wireless capability. There are *so many*. I've also been reading of so many having problems getting good results from their printer. Do you have any suggestions as to what printer to get? Thank you again & be blessed. 😊
Take Care & God Bless,
Dee Halsema
Proud Wife & Mother of U.S. Army Veterans
Life Is Nothing Without JESUS
There are many different methods for foiling. And there are different types of foil used with them.
Some foil is designed to be used with laser printers and laminators.
Some foil is designed to be used with adhesives. It can also be used with heat embossing.
Some foil is designed to be used with foil presses using heat and pressure. Foil Quills also use this type of foil. I purchase the specific kind of foil that I know works with the machines I am using.
Having tried them all, I have different preferences for different types of projects.
I purchased an inexpensive monochromatic laser printer for designs that were best printed, and use "deco foil" over the printed designs with a laminator. I also cut designs from "toner sheets" (printed black sheets with laser printer), and use the deco foil and laminator. This works very nicely.
The foil used for these projects is called Heat Reactive Foils or Toner Reactive Foils (TRF). These are designed to be used with machines such as the Minc, or with regular heat laminators. I purchased a lifetime supply of this type of foil when Cricut cleared out all of their Yudu foils. This foil does not work with the Foil Quill or the Gemini Foil press. But it does work very well with any design that I print with my laser printer in black, cut the shape out with my cutter, and run the cut shape with my Yudu foils, and it turns out beautifully. Since I have lots and lots of this foil I use it a lot - but NOT with the Foilpress or Foil Quill.
This Deco foil also works with stamping glue or transfer gel with stamps or stencils, or when heat embossing stamped images.
I like to use my Gemini Foil Press with the Gemini with the special foils that are made for use with heat and pressure. This foil is different from Deco foil. It is called Heat Activated Foil. This is a low-temp foil that is formulated with special adhesive that transfers with pressure. Since our cutters apply pressure to this type of foil, and the Foil Quill provides the small amount of necessary heat, these foils work well with the Foil Quill and the Foil Press. This type of foil is sold by Spellbinders as Glimmer Foil for their Glimmer Hot Foil system, Crafter's Companion for the Gemini Foil Press, We R Memory Keepers for the Foil Quill, Couture Creations for the Go Press and Anna Griffin Foil system, etc.
The foil presses are all very similar, but not all of the foils are created equally. All of the foils made for these systems should work with the Foil Quill, but the settings may vary. So it is very important to test the foils you wish to use with the systems that you have. The variable factors are temperature, time, pressure, and media type.
With the Foil Quill, you can adjust the draw pressure on your machine. Slow the speed down to increase time. For use on non-paper items, more time and pressure may be needed for successful foiling. Slow speeds with multiple passes, and/or denser foils such as the Crafter's Companion Multimedia foil may be required for foiling fabric, foam, wood veneer, chipboard, etc.
With this I can foil any die cut shape that I have.
See Jennifer McGuire's video covering 5 popular ways to use foil on cards.
Probably more information than you wanted. I watched a lot of videos before I purchased the Gemini Foil Press. As you have noted, there are a number of other machines that do foiling. Watch some comparison videos to get an idea of how they work and the types of foiling they do. I didn't purchase any other machines, so I cannot do some of the comparisons that others have done. YouTube is your friend.
On March 7, 2020 at 5:23 PM Goldie Holzer <mariah10@...> wrote:
I’m so confused. There are so many hot foil machines out there. None are cheap so wantto make the right decision. Which ones do you guys use or recommend?
The good thing is that "Love" focused cards are always relevant. They are great for a random act of kindness for someone who needs some extra love during a hard time. Go ahead. Make someone's day!
On March 7, 2020 at 4:30 AM Queen Nanu <news@...> wrote:
So beautiful. It's unfortunate Valentin is gone already
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