Product Questions for Spellbinders - Glimmer Hot Foil System

I will write a review this weekend which will include pros and cons for each machine. If you own the GoPress it will work very similar. I own that machine but had trouble. Then I watched videos on both these machines and decided to purchase the Spellbinders machine. Both work very similar. If you already own one or the other and do not want to spend more money, then keep what you have. Basics of machines are on/off, heat time, and cover plate. If I did not own a machine at all and saw them work, I would go with the Spellbinders. There are more involved differences which I will post in my review soon. Hope this helps for now. By: Furgie (26-Apr-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Haven't received mine but it has a loose plate on top instead of a hinged plate I know. By: Starblueak (24-Sep-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I own this machine, and we can use other dies created for the same purpose. We can also use the back side of regular cut dies for a thicker/wider transferred design, can also use the front of a regular cut die to JUST GET THE CUT LINE AREA transferred with the foil. I spoke with SB with some questions I had a lot of spill over of the foil, I also wanted to know if Couture Creations foils would work. their reply to some of my questions:
1) Couture creations hot foil does work with Spellbinders Glimmer Machine
- Ensure that the foil is "thermal foil" this type of foil is ideal
(We used Spellbinders foil)
2) You are able to foil on card stock but we do not recommend it because of it's thickness nor do we recommend textured paper
3) Spellbinders tutorials and videos will be using Neenah Paper of either 80 or 110 lb
4) Tip: try to get foil around the same size of the plate w/ edges of the foil cut
5) Big shot machine is compatible but you may have to adjust and readjust the sandwich formula due to the tolerance of the machine

The spill is due to the amount of pressure going through the machine. It may be because you are using card stock. Please stay tuned to our YouTube and blog, we will be releasing tips and tutorials soon. That will give a better visual.

Hope this helps! By: KSONE (04-Sep-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

go to the spellbinder site, they have all the information about compatibility, etc....!! good luck and have fun By: LJFWOK (02-Sep-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The 2 has the new style of magnetic lifter. old magnetic lifter works just as well By: Heavensentmom (21-Mar-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

As far as I can tell it’s a monetary difference. If you look at the box graphics for both the 1 and 2 they both show the new magnetic handle tool. The Glimmer 2 includes a 3rd shim/plate. Since both now have the new handle tool then the approximate $20 difference between 1 and 2 must be the extra plate. Really? Is that it? Anyone else have any ideas as to the difference between them? By: leahgk (01-May-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Figured it out. Nail polish remover, if it ever happens to someone else By: GPORGal (25-Nov-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Also a product called Un-Du--I saw on a video, I think Jennifer McGuire. (I ordered it on amazon) It's apparently like Goo Gone but not as greasy or yucky residue. By: Nancy in AZ (06-May-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

These are not dies per se. They are metal stamps. You can use these to emboss or ink up and stamp (running through the die cutting machine) but they will not cut. Only leave an impression. I have a video on my youtube channel showing this in detail. https://www.youtube.com/c/eastwickspaperandink By: Katy Ingram - Eastwicks Paper and Ink (10-Sep-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Some of the glimmer sets are a combination of foiling plates and dies. The dies in the sets should be compatible with other die cutting systems. By: a2jc4life (01-Jun-21) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

This needs to be used with the Glimmer plates as the pressure from the die cut machine along with the heat will use the plates to make the design on your paper. We hope this helps. By: Scrapbook.com (04-Dec-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I have the glimmer machine and I love it. I've never timed it, but it take a few minutes. I just get my paper and foil ready while I'm waiting. By: linda-jo (25-Jul-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes, any hot foil plate brand will work. By: Katy Ingram - Eastwicks Paper and Ink (10-Sep-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I haven't opened the box yet, but look on you tube; there are several videos on using the Glimmer Hot Foil System and other dies, etc. good luck! By: debbie.g (18-Apr-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Unfortunately the reactive transfer foils used with the MINC do not work with this machine. I've had success using the heat foils from Spellbinders, Crafter's Companion, and We R.

This article really helped me understand everything about foil and what works with what machine :D:
link By: Jenn-in-the-Box (06-Oct-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Technically you can use any thin die. But keep in mind the only part that will foil on a regular die is the raised cutting line. So for example you have a word die, you will only get the word outline. There is no solid fill on any cutting die. By: vsown (01-Jan-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Big Shot Works but have to work with sandwich shims etc to get it just right. so I would thing pretty much any machine of this nature will work just have to find what works better for each machine... By: KSONE (04-Sep-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

PS i have the vagabond 2, so it is compatible with By: LJFWOK (02-Sep-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello. The manufacturer states that this machine must be used with a manual die cutting machine such as Spellbinders Platinum and Platinum 6" die cutting machines and other leading die cutting machines (all sold separately). By: Scrapbook.com (25-Aug-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello.
Spellbinders foils and WRMK foil for the foil quill are heat transfer foil so you should be able to use your foil in this machine. By: Scrapbook.com (18-Aug-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

According to the manufacturer the Glimmer Hot foil system is not listed as compatible with the Craft well Cut n Boss. By: Scrapbook.com (22-Jun-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello! The following is included in the box:

One Glimmer Hot Foil Machine, the base measures 7.87" x 10.5" x 1.5" and the hot platform measures 6.25" x 10.75" x 0.62"
One power cord with a cord keeper feature
Two Glimmer Plates which measure 8.25" x 6.125"
One thin shim which measures 8.25" x 6.125"
One acrylic spacer pad which measures 8.25" x 6.125"
One silicone cooling pad which measures 8.625" x 6.25"
Two starter foil rolls in Gold and Rainbow
One Magnetic pick-up tool
Instructions By: Scrapbook.com (13-May-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

This machine must be used with a manual die cutting machine such as Spellbinders Platinum and Platinum 6" die cutting machines and other leading die cutting machines. We have not tested it with the Big Shot foldaway but that would appear to fit the manufacturer's requirements. By: Scrapbook.com (07-Apr-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Thanks. I understand that Spellbinders has decided it’s too expensive to sell their UK/EU model to Australia - websites BLOCK sales! - but if you decide to sell that model, I’m prepared to take my chances. So far I haven’t had any problems with UK/EU electronics after purchasing an appropriate plug converter. US electronics are a bit more dicey though; I bought a US heat tool that died after its second use. My Tim Holtz UK/EU heat tool is still alive and well after a few years though. By: Ilinna (30-Mar-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

This machine is compatible in the US and Canada only and requires 120V. It contains rainbow foil and a different included plate than the original. By: Scrapbook.com (30-Mar-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

This system is compatible with the machines below:
Spellbinders Platinum
Spellbinders Platinum 6
Spellbinders Artomology Platinum 6 Deep Sea Die Cutter by Jane Davenport
Sizzix Big Shot
Sizzix Big Shot Plus
Sizzix Big Shot Express
Sizzix Big Shot Foldaway
Sizzix Big Kick
Sizzix Vagabond
Sizzix Vagabond 2
We R Evolution
We R Revolution
Other steel rule die compatible die cutting machines with a platform length of at least 6" . By: Scrapbook.com (14-Feb-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello! The decorative foil sheets are not compatible with this glimmer machine. By: Scrapbook.com (19-Jan-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello, I never or haven't tried it. But, did post a question to a well known artist. And the answer was yes. Hope this helps😊 By: Montreal (24-Jun-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

They do not have cutting edges so they won't cut out the design. By: Sonshine1296 (20-Jun-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

You can use these to emboss cardstock. I have a video on my youtube channel showing this in detail. https://www.youtube.com/c/eastwickspaperandink By: Katy Ingram - Eastwicks Paper and Ink (10-Sep-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

We only have a machine that is compatible with the US/Canada voltage on our site. Also, if you use an adapter you will likely void any manufacturer's warranty. We would recommend contacting Spellbinders directly. By: Scrapbook.com (10-Mar-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

This product is intended to be used with the Glimmer Hot Foil System. However, as another customer stated below, "I have used foil from Spellbinders, We R Memory, and Gemini. All work fine. I prefer the Spellbinders though. With this machine, their foil seemed to work best, and the cost is good." By: Scrapbook.com (22-Aug-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

What is the shipping cost to Taiwan? Is the same cost for shipping to Portland USA? thanks so much. By: Fang Yu (07-Jun-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

This machine is approximately 5 lbs. Hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (06-Jun-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello!

Glimmer is compatible with…
· Spellbinders Platinum, Platinum 6
· Deep Sea Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
· Sizzix BigShot
· Sizzix BigKick
· Sizzix Big Shot Plus
· Sizzix Big Shot Express
· Tim Holtz Vagabond
· We R Memory Keepers Evolution
· RG Amaze

Glimmer is not compatible with Cuttlebug or any other machines that can’t cut Steel Rule Dies and does not have at least a 6” wide platform.

If your machine is not on this list, I might suggest contacting Spellbinders (see their contact information below):

Contact Information- https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/contact-us

I hope this helps! By: rsbc (09-Nov-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Cannot use with the Gemini system. By: JudithAW (09-Nov-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I believe if you order from outside the US you should get the appropriate plug for the machine. The foil doesn't stick to the plates if you put it on correctly as for ink you can clean with a stamp shammy, baby wipe or microfiber cloth. By: mj.mcpralle (29-Oct-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

When the manufacturer says it's not compatible, there is a reason for it as they do want as much compatibility across all the machines they can get as it makes their product sellable to a larger segment of crafters. The Cuttlebug might just make it too tight. Build a sandwich using standard Cuttlebug plates and measure the thickness. Build the same sandwich using the Glimmer Hot Foil System plates and see if there is any appreciable difference. My biggest concern is that you might crack that Glimmer plate that heats up and because you used it in a Cuttlebug when they said not to, it won't be under warranty and you are out of luck. I still have my Cuttlebug (since 2005) although I went to a Vagabond 2 years ago due to arthritic fingers. It is still pretty handy for a quick embossing or cutting. By: menardkd (28-Sep-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I think it might have to do with width...transfering from foil heater to cutter. If you take it out of foil heater and use the cuttlebug to cut would be ok. By: angelaall (27-Sep-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

As far as I can see and I do not profess to be a professional, if you are using another machine (mine are the CutnBoss or the Evolution Advanced) to accommodate the width of the heating element you need to be able to set the depth of the material to be inserted to accommodate the embossing choice. if there is too much pressure the dies will cut through the material being foiled and it seems to be that a foil design created for a foil effect is rarely subject to the cutting of the die cut (thin lit) dies. Yes, you can use die thin cut type dies but you must be careful when passing the heating element stack through the press to accommodate your desired effect. By: Sreb (31-Oct-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I just posted a response to another users question. I will post a review this weekend based on my experiences. But in short term, they are both similar as far as dies and foils you can use. It’s the basics of the machine itself that operate differently. If I had to choose which machine, I would go with Spellbinders. I have both and prefer theirs. I have dies from both, as well as foils from three different companies. All work interchangeabley. By: Furgie (26-Apr-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

No, the temperature of a heat gun which is necessary to melt embossing powder is much higher than the heat of this device. By: nurseshark (17-Mar-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

This system is compatible with the machines below:
Spellbinders Platinum
Spellbinders Platinum 6
Spellbinders Artomology Platinum 6 Deep Sea Die Cutter by Jane Davenport
Sizzix Big Shot
Sizzix Big Shot Plus
Sizzix Big Shot Express
Sizzix Big Shot Foldaway
Sizzix Big Kick
Sizzix Vagabond
Sizzix Vagabond 2
We R Evolution
We R Revolution
Other steel rule die compatible die cutting machines with a platform length of at least 6" By: Scrapbook.com (09-Jan-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

We only have the machine that is compatible for the US/Canada on our site. Also, the Glimmer Plates (like dies) for this machine are not meant to be used with ink. You can see the machine in use at the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3GMQcM4rog By: Scrapbook.com (19-Nov-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I realize this question is old, but I want to clarify for anyone reading. GreenFroggy asked how to clean the ink from the dies. This machine does not use ink, it uses foil, so there is no ink to clean and you would never be in a position where you had to clean ink from the machine or any components.

Secondly, while you can technically use some of your dies to transfer foil, the majority of what will be used are not dies, but rather metal heating plates. These metal heating plates are called hot foil stamps and hot foil plates depending on the manufacturer. By: LunarMonkeyPaper (14-May-22) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!