Die Cutting Sandwich Guides

A handy guide to the sandwich for popular die cutting machines.

Moonstone Dies.

This handy guide describes the sandwich formations used for running Moonstone Dies through various die-cutting machines, to help achieve the perfect cut from your dies. . Please note the smaller die-cutting machines may not accomodate the Moonstone Frame dies. Make sure to check the sizing of the die and your machine''s dimensions before purchasing. 

Crafter’s Companion Gemini

• Clear Cutting Plate
• Metal Cutting Plate
• Cardstock
• Die (cutting side up)
• Magnetic Shim
• Plastic Shim
• Base Cutting Plate

  Turn die 90 degrees and run through a second time.

 Spellbinders Platinum 

• Cutting Plate
• Die (cutting side down)
• Cardstock
• Cutting Plate
• Base Plate

  Turn die 90 degrees and run through a second time.  

Sizzix Big Shot Plus

• Cutting Plate
• Die (cutting side down)
• Cardstock
• Cutting Plate/Precision Base Plate
• Multipurpose Platform (all tabs down)

 Turn die 90 degrees and run through a second time. 

Craftwell Cut and Boss/Tattered Lace Big Blue

• Platform A
• Platform B
• Platform A
• Metal Adapter Plate
• Cardstock
• Die (cutting side up)
• Platform D

 Turn die 90 degrees and run through a second time. 

 X-Cut X-Press

• Cutting Plate
• Die (cutting side up)
• Base Plate

Turn die 90 degrees and run through a second time.

 Note: With all machines, you may need to pass through the machine a couple of times depending on cardstock and pressure on different machines.