Product Questions for Spellbinders - Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine - Nested Stars Bundle

6 inches By: Paula Story (09-Nov-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Spellbinders has a product compatibility chart here that may be helpful: https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/product-compatibility/ By: Scrapbook.com (26-Sep-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I have not done this but I have seen videos on you tube where this has been done by Jennifer McGuire. By: raphillips07 (05-Mar-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

You may be able to do this using the embossing pad and playing around with the sandwich. We hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (03-Mar-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

If you are using steel rule dies, you should be able to cut vinyl with this machine assuming the vinyl is the right size. Hope this helps. By: Scrapbook.com (19-Nov-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

If your Platinum 6 handle requires lubrication, you can remedy this quickly
and easily. Place a small drop of household dish detergent between the
white and bronze parts of the handle and rotate the handle to distribute.
Alternately, you can remove and immerse the handle into clean water
with dish detergent. Do not use chemicals such as WD-40. By: Scrapbook.com (12-Jul-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The paper goes inside the embossing folder. Do not cut the embossing fold, it is supposed to stay attached. By: VickyLevy (15-Feb-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Embossing folders are different than the embossing mat. The instructions you mentioned are to turn your dies into embossing. If you use the mat instead of the die plate it will put an impression into the paper instead of cutting it. Another way to stretch your dies. Embossing folders hold the paper inside and should never be cut apart. Hope this helps. By: mzlikely (03-Jan-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Those are actually the same machines. The PE 100 is just the sku number. By: Scrapbook.com (11-Jan-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I had to switch to my old trusty Sizzix machine to use 3d embossing folders. I broke a couple forcing the sandwich to go thru, the on-line store I bought them from were so incredibly nice that they replaced them for free. I tried every instruction, emailed for help, tried every sandwich that I found from every stamping guru and I never got it to work. My old machine is reliable and does work. By: amdirmeikis (13-Nov-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I've been pretty successful using 3D and other embossing folders to work with my platinum 6 and the platinum spellbinder. Following the instructions of sandwiching does not work. I have tried using some of the embossing plates and play with the thickness to get the folders to work successfully. It's a trial and error but once you decide which embossing plate and die cutting plate works together, then you're in business. I'm not an expert nor am I a beginner. I just tried different things to see if it will work. By: Blessed4me (12-May-23) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

These machines are the same. The black platinum 6 comes with a new universal plate system. By: Scrapbook.com (27-Jan-23) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes! However, you will want to check for the correct sandwich with the manufacturer. By: Scrapbook.com (29-Aug-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I agree with other answers. You may have to see what they recommend to use for your sandwich of plates By: Shamleffer (30-Jul-23) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Impresslits are compatible with leading die cutting machines including the platinum 6 and can be used with a single cutting pad and the machine's included platform. By: Scrapbook.com (17-Mar-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I use the MAGNETIC PRO mending deck with my Spellbinders Platinum 6 and it is such a game changer….Check out iCrafter.com. By: Mym (24-Mar-23) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Not that I know of. I've not needed it with this cutting machine. I've used the magic mat but that’s the only other plate I've used By: ceneix (04-Jan-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I am not familiar with the extended but if it fits the width and the depth I would think you should be able to use it. It’s hand cranked so the length shouldn’t matter. By: Tamara78 (13-Apr-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes, they do work with the Platinum 6. Sizzix specifically lists their brand name die cutting machines, but also indicate they will work with compatible machines. By: mhillmann07 (28-Mar-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

It may be your cutting plate has become bowed. Try turning it over, a good idea on a regular basis anyway, or get a new cutting plate. By: Ljgodek (26-Jan-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I tried to use 3D embossing folders with this machine but I was not able to do so. I contacted Spellbinders in October of 2020 via email after learning they might have a 3-D embossing plate to work with these type of embossing folders. They responded back letting me know the 3D embossing plate is a discontinued item. They mentioned at the time they were currently working on a video on how to stack your sandwich using 3D embossing folders. They also mentioned that they would post a video about it on their YouTube channel. I hope this was helpful! By: HarshGurl (06-Jan-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I have trouble with any embossing folders; don't know why, guess it is a case of hit and or miss. Good luck. By: Bruni (19-Mar-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I use different thicknesses of card board and stack together as a shim until I get the proper thickness that is needed. (Sort of trial and error). I hope this helps. By: Fantasia1 (05-Jan-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Unfortunately, we cannot recommend using plates that are not meant for use in the Platinum 6. By: Scrapbook.com (29-Jul-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

With the correct dies this machine should be able to cut material. It does depend on thickness but generally speaking, thicker materials can be cut with steel-rule dies and thinner materials can be cut with thin dies. Hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (11-Feb-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Maybe if a silicone mat is placed under the machine, it will help keep it from slipping (if that is a concern here). By: melaniedawn777 (27-Mar-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

It does not come with a suction bottom. If you are struggling with turning the handle, we would suggest double-checking your sandwich as it should not be super difficult to turn. By: Scrapbook.com (27-Jan-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

According to the manufacturer, you use the following sandwich for 3D embossing folders; Platform, Embossing Folder with paper inside, and Spellbinders 3D Embossing Plate. Hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (26-Nov-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

They would likely be able to be used in the Spellbinder 6 machine as long as the size isn't too big. Hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (06-May-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

yes, you can. By: Monkeyta (03-Mar-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I have not used my Tim Holtz dies in this machine but all that I read before buying this machine said that it was compatible. Sometimes you have to add thin paper, cardstock OR thin cardboard as a shim for die cutting. Hope this helps. By: hunnygramm (23-Feb-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I bought this machine & ended up getting mainly Sizzix Tim holtz dies & have trouble with the really detailed dies, I keep running it throw up to 5 times & the embossing folders from tim holtz don't work well either, I broke one the embossing folders running it throw many times. By: njnart (08-May-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

HI! There is a HUGE variety of dies. Copy and paste this link into your search bar and you will see them!

Link- link
If you want help finding a specific die, I would suggest contacting customer service. Here is their contact information below:

Customer service- [email protected] By: rsbc (17-Oct-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

They would likely not work, in part because this does not have an extended platform which you also need to use the extended crease & cutting plates on a Sizzix machine. Hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (20-May-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Unfortunately, no. It is not recommended. By: Amber Boren (18-Dec-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The heat activated foils that is used by the TODO machine are also compatible. I use both the Go Press & Foil AND the TODO foils for my projects. By: Frances01 (01-Nov-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I believe as long as you use “heat activated” foils it should work. The Go Press and Foil machine has foils that should work. Other foil machines do not use the same heat activated method and you cannot put dies through them. These would include the Minc type machines. Their foils won’t work. There are some great videos on YouTube that demonstrates the differences. I hope this helps! By: micatty (03-Oct-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes, it can take any of these with the correct sandwich. We hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (01-Apr-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

You can check various sandwich combinations at the manufacturer's site here: https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/product-compatibility/ Hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (20-Sep-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hi Jackie. I haven't had any problem with my dies going through the machine. Use the base, then one of the base plates. Put your paper down and then your die on top. Place the other plate on top of that and then roll through. Sometimes you have to put a little muscle into it. It feels like it won't go through, but then it does. Try moving your die to the middle of the base and see if that helps. I get more resistance when the dies are bigger, but they still go through. I hope this helps! By: tmccoy723 (10-Feb-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hi … I have a Go Press & Foil machine and I use it in my Cut'n'Boss. I use one of my cutting plates on top of my G P & F base when running it through my machine and it works fabulously. I have not tried the Glimmer Hot Foiling machine yet as it is very new on the market. I am hoping my friend will buy one and then I can compare the two. Cheers! By: Frances01 (01-Nov-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes, the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System will work in the Platinum 6 machine.
I hope this helps. By: Amber Boren (06-Sep-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes I have trouble with the Tim Holtz embossing folders. By: njnart (08-May-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

What capability does the bigger machine have that would make these folders work with it and bit the Platinum 6? By: tmassey0316 (11-Nov-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

At the Spellbinders website store. Just put Spellbinders in a search engine, it should be the first entry. By: olyveoyle (08-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hi, you will be able to use dies and folders up to 6 inches wide in the Platinum 6 machine, and 8.5 inches wide in the original Platinum machine. By: Janna L (23-Aug-16) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The Platinum 6 uses a purple embossing plate that the folder is sandwiched between with the bottom plate. My machine came with it and works perfectly. The words embossing are written on it. Hope that helps. By: bevjordan (09-May-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Mine came with a rubber sheet that is specifically for embossing, there are may YouTube videos that you should be able to find about this question. I have not specifically used this for embossing but the directions are on the mats By: Sheri Wiederspohn (09-May-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The machine is 5 1/2 inches wide by 10 inches long (and the handle is 3 1/2 inches more) by 6 inches high. These measurements are for the compact size when the sides are closed up. By: cher29 (09-Dec-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I am not at home right now. Going on a cruise for a week but I can say it's comparable with the big shot except this one folds up. By: jlhcfh86 (08-Dec-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

This is my first die cutting machine and I purchased t for the space saving. It works really well! I haven’t tried the embossing Yet. Yes it makes noise but doesn’t bother me a bit! I have enjoyed using the stamp/die sets that I have found. By: necygirl (05-Dec-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

It is similar to big shot. Cuts all my different dies. I love it because it doesn't take up as much space as my big shot plus. By: debbineely (05-Nov-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

YES, sizzlits dies will work just fine in this machine. :) By: Jessica_ (19-Oct-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The Platinum 6 has a 6" cutting platform. By: zelda_scrapbookcom (20-Sep-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Die cutting machines are very easy to use. There are always directions either in booklet form or right on the base platform. It is always a good idea to keep one of your cutting plates as a DO NOT CUT plate so that the sandwich rolls through nice and smooth. There are many YouTubes online showing how to use the different manual machines and also the electronic machines. I can't live without my die cutting machines now...they are an essential tool to my card making. An exceptional site for using the Spellbinders Platinum 6 and the Sizzix BigShot is scrapbookingmadesimple.com. Stacey has videos that are actual classes and she gears them towards total beginners right up to advanced crafters. You might want to check her out. Hope this helps. Cheers! By: Frances01 (01-Nov-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

You can view instructions on how to operate the Platinum 6 Machine on Youtube.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr_R6pqxAjY By: Amber Boren (13-Sep-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Any die that did not fit my Cuttlebug has fit into my Platinum 6. I measured width. It is six inches wide. Hope this can help you. By: Jasperbutsie (04-Jul-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes it comes with the plates you need to use it By: jsmith127 (08-Nov-17) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!