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This package includes one Gemini Die-Cutting and Embossing Machine from Crafter's Companion. This machine will be a great addition to your crafting hobby. This machine is designed to cut intricate dies as well as cut through heavyweight cardstock, vinyl, foil, and multiple layers of fabric. This comes with a large platform size, 9" x 12.5" with edge-to-edge cutting of A4 and letter size materials as well as using multiple dies at the same time. This machine has a pause, resume, and reverse feature, in case you need to check anything on your dies while cutting. This box includes the Gemini machine, two clear cutting platforms, one metal cutting platform, one magnetic shim, one plastic shim, one rubber embossing mat, one Ornate Lace 3D embossing folder, one Hexagons multimedia die set, one Floral Frame die set, one Flourishing Elements die set, one user guide and one power cable. All of the die sets are Gemini dies as well as the embossing folder. The machine measures 14.2 cm H x 35.7 cm W x 19.6 cm D or 5.59" H x 14.05" W x 7.71" D. You are going to love this machine and all the extras in this bundle.
in theory, this machine should be great.
No more fussy cutting, no handcranking a die cutter, just pop it in and go.
In reality .... well.
The machine is heavy so you need a place to keep it out all the time , with enough room front & back for the plates.
The plates warp & crack ridiculously fast and it will be a very large cost to constantly replace them.
(Yes I follow the manual, yes I tried self healing mats and all the tricks, makes no difference)
And the machine is a bit finicky, I often feel like I really need to push the plates in, they don't feed themselves in well.
Finally having to play with different plate sandwiches & also use the die cuts only face up (when they fit around the stamp face down, thus needing to be flipped) is annoying.
Really expect better from such a costly machine, including better customer service.
The Gemini is wonderfully easy to use and cuts extremely well. My complaint has to do with the almost immediate warping of the top cutting plate and the magnetic shim. Even flipping them each time doesn’t help. I’m happy to replace the plates and shim from time to time but they have an extraordinarily short life. It seems likely the manufacturer could produce cutting plates and a magnetic shim that was sturdier. They should last a minimum of six months with moderate use, in my opinion.
I broke my wrist a year ago in February and have struggled using my Big Shot since. I dabbled on YouTube to find a suitable replacement and finally selected the Gemini due to its simplicity and remarkable results. Although the machine is heavier than the Big Shot, it has produced impressive results with a very complicated die which I actually replaced since it never seemed to cut regardless of how many shims and passes through the Big Shot. I highly recommend this for those who do a lot of die cutting. I'm concerned about the layers required for the Stampin' Up 3D embossing folders, but will try based on YouTube videos from Crafter's Companion.
Overall the machine works great for cutting. However, the plates warp too easily. I am wondering if the Big Shot would work better since it has a heavy plate on the bottom. And it stopped working after 13 months. I would say I use it about 6 hours a month. Crafter's Companion took 3 weeks to get back to me and couldn't give me any help because it is out of warranty.
I have a tendency to listen when Jennifer McGuire speaks and she loves the Gemini. And again, she was right! It’s a fabulous machine-easy to use and does a fabulous job. LOTS of room on the cutting plate makes cutting jobs shorter!
Highly recommend!
I received the machine yesterday. It shipped quickly which was nice. The machine has so far cut the dies perfectly. My Big Kick and Spellbinders machines did not handle most of my dies well.
Two issues:
One...I received several dies and one embossing folder. The description states 3 embossing folders and 16 Die'sire dies. The dies are not Die'sire dies and there was just one embossing folder. It was a little disappointing to receive what was listed.
Two...The one set of dies that was included was the multi-media hexagon dies. When I used them to cut some fabric (what they are meant to cut), they severely warped all of the cutting plates. I'm not sure I recommend using those type of dies.
The machine definitely has some high pressure for cutting which tends to warp the plates quickly. But it is nice to not have to crank and to have everything cut the first time. Especially the intricate dies.
I like most everything about it but being that it is so strong, I don't like that the plates after a few uses are so bent they barely want to go through the machine. I have to hold them together to pass them through.
I had the Gemini Jr but I needed to get a larger one. I tried a manuel one but it was just too hard to crank so I went ahead and got this one with my Christmas gift certificate. Glad I did. Not crazy about the order of the sandwich but I can live with that.
The plates are ruined within 2x using. Are there replacement plates and magnet layer. I followed the directions very carefully because I see that others are having this same problem.
This will make creating the holiday cards for my clients much easier. I love how fast you delivered it!!
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I have the Gemini and love it. The only problem is the Sizzix 3D embossing folders are extra thick and I can't get it to go through the machine; it either stops or the plates go ahead and the folder gets spit out. I have tried all sorts of plate combinations, I don't think its because the folder is too thick because other sandwiches I use are just as thick and they work. If anyone has a solution I'd appreciate it. I find the manual machines a bit difficult to use these days. Many thanks Ann
By:
anndr
(05-Nov-19)
Perhaps you could try to turn the embossing folder so the opposite end goes through the machine first and turn it slightly on an angle. If this doesn't work, we would recommend contacting the manufacturer of the Gemini to get their input: https://www.crafterscompanion.com/contact
By: Scrapbook.com
(06-Nov-19)
I have a big shot with lots of dies. Will I Be able to use those dies in this machine?
Thank you for your question. With the correct sandwich combination, you should be able to use your dies with this machine. 
Can the Gemini junior plates be used in the Gemini? If yes, can the plates go into the Gemini either lengthwise or width wise?
By:
User
(08-Jul-20)
Jr. plates in regular sized Gemini go into the machine sideways ! That is what the manufacturer instructs !!! I often use the Jr plates in my reg. machine. Save the big plates for larger projects.
By: Debbie DeRosa
(16-Mar-23)
You can see what is included in the product description above. This does come with the following; One electronic Gemini Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with power cord and user guide, 16 Die'sire cutting dies, 3 embossing folders, One clear cutting plate, One base cutting plate, One metal cutting plate, One magnetic shim
Hello Manager
May I ask what size cutting plates come with this machine?
By:
Sbehrens
(21-Jan-21)
I received a metal cutting plate, a rubber embossing mat, a clear plastic plate, a frosted plastic plate, a crafter grided plastic rubber mat, and another clear plastic mate. I believe the clear plastic a various number plates. All are 9 x 12.5. I have not used this set yet so I can't give you any further information.c
By: Crafting Spirt
(25-Jan-21)
I have lost my gemini power cord, when we moved. How can I order anther one?
By:
zillahsunshine1
(26-Aug-20)
We would recommend contacting Crafter's Companion directly: https://www.crafterscompanion.com/contact
