tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post8552890564148419718..comments2023-05-31T03:33:26.089-07:00Comments on After Hours Stamper: Tutorial: How to dry emboss brass stencils and fiskars embossing plates with your Cuttle BugJheffnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04167001257931517327noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-50199446747623671092014-04-11T22:09:15.150-07:002014-04-11T22:09:15.150-07:00Did you know that you can buy a rubber pad for you...Did you know that you can buy a rubber pad for your machine thru Amazon.com for about $10. I wanted some Anna Griffin dies for my Cuttlebug and didn't know I needed an additional rubber pad until i saw them use it during a demo on a TV Shopping channel. Of course, your idea is cheaper and if it works go for it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-65235871347954505792012-02-16T06:29:13.755-08:002012-02-16T06:29:13.755-08:00Hi there, I have just found your link and this won...Hi there, I have just found your link and this wonderful hint, I have battled for ages to get a decent dry embossing finish using brass stencils, now I will give this a try and hope it works for me. Thanks very much for the tip. Hugs Ursula Xursulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16176736729033356875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-14492753749184933522010-10-27T10:22:07.911-07:002010-10-27T10:22:07.911-07:00Thanks so much for this tutorial!!!Thanks so much for this tutorial!!!Laura (sandytoz)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12037161771503998216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-87482988054007252482010-06-22T23:17:25.615-07:002010-06-22T23:17:25.615-07:00Thanks for a great tutorial! I found this via the...Thanks for a great tutorial! I found this via the Papercraft Planet discussion and I am stoked! I was wondering what to do with my brass stencils that I purchased when I first started card making...<br /><br />ArabellaChickieChirpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687502847588259957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-68821308168774859112009-05-25T12:12:04.197-07:002009-05-25T12:12:04.197-07:00Learned something interesting:"All rubber and cork...Learned something interesting:"All rubber and cork gaskets are not equal." Couldn't find the Kit anywhere, but found each sold separately. Those didn't work. Went to another hardware store and brought those with me. Found them separately again, but these were both thinner. Hurray! The second ones work. Thanks for the tip, Jaquie, but looks like I'm in business. Thanks for your help.scottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13242245034704742853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-20108941853145290232009-05-23T22:01:40.531-07:002009-05-23T22:01:40.531-07:00ScottieToo: Try removing the cork and using two p...ScottieToo: Try removing the cork and using two pieces of cardstock, it will still be hard to push through but should work. If two pieces of card stock aren't enough, they try three, or if two are too much, then do one.<br /><br />Let me know if that works.Jheffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167001257931517327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-85097314749505828092009-05-23T16:29:16.553-07:002009-05-23T16:29:16.553-07:00This method isn't working. It is too hard to push...This method isn't working. It is too hard to push through and I don't want to force it. I tried both the brass stencil and fiskars recipes exactly as you did it. My Cuttlebug is brand new. Does it have to be "broken in" to be more flexible?scottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13242245034704742853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-83568793943402061392009-03-12T14:50:00.000-07:002009-03-12T14:50:00.000-07:00What an outstanding idea!What an outstanding idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-72962269231805507462009-01-07T12:41:00.000-08:002009-01-07T12:41:00.000-08:00Sheryl said... This is a great tutorial. I was ...Sheryl said...<BR/><BR/> This is a great tutorial. I was so disappointed trying to use my brass stencils before with my machine. Thanks so much for posting this!<BR/><BR/> I can't find that do-it-yourself gasket kit, or a link to it on your site.<BR/><BR/> I called my local Home Depot and Lowes, and they had no idea what I was talking about.<BR/><BR/> I see one online made by Ace Hardware (the local store doesn't carry it), but I don't know if the rubber and cork are exactly the same thickness as yours. Please tell me where I can find the gasket kit.<BR/><BR/>Hi there Sheryl,<BR/><BR/>The one Ace Hardware sells online should be fine, and I had a link on my blog with some searches I did for other places to purchase the kit, will check and post it again : )<BR/><BR/>Have a grand day.<BR/><BR/>JacquieJheffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167001257931517327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-2663748463487180722009-01-07T12:37:00.000-08:002009-01-07T12:37:00.000-08:00This is a great tutorial. I was so disappointed t...This is a great tutorial. I was so disappointed trying to use my brass stencils before with my machine. Thanks so much for posting this!<BR/><BR/>I can't find that do-it-yourself gasket kit, or a link to it on your site.<BR/><BR/>I called my local Home Depot and Lowes, and they had no idea what I was talking about.<BR/><BR/>I see one online made by Ace Hardware (the local store doesn't carry it), but I don't know if the rubber and cork are exactly the same thickness as yours. Please tell me where I can find the gasket kit.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much!!!!<BR/>CharliSherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11155145271514541316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-23600377672383445842008-12-25T16:49:00.000-08:002008-12-25T16:49:00.000-08:00I am so excited about finding thistutorial about u...I am so excited about finding this<BR/>tutorial about using brass stencils in the CB. I have some<BR/>favorite stencils but my hands lack<BR/>the strenth to do all the dry embossing by hand. Now I can use <BR/>them. Thank you so much. My daughter, JennMarie sent me your<BR/>tutorial. Stampin' MooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-18109006395635667722008-11-11T04:32:00.000-08:002008-11-11T04:32:00.000-08:00Hi, I came across your site just browsing- fabulou...Hi, I came across your site just browsing- fabulous cards and brilliant tutorials. Just wanted to mention something about embossing- if you have the origial Sizzix, and the Sizzix converter plate ( the magnetic one that attaches to the pressure plate), you can use Cuttlebug embossing folders in it. <BR/>This site has a great downloadable pdf that gives really good instructions for brass stencils and Sizzix too.www.splitcoaststampers.com/forumsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-76629822292491401552008-10-26T12:01:00.000-07:002008-10-26T12:01:00.000-07:00Thank you very much I was wondering how to use my ...Thank you very much I was wondering how to use my Fiskars embossing plates with the Big Shot, but I think this gasket kit is a brilliant idea, I will be posting a link on my blog if you do not mind.Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427568883863619370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-50285333766405963172008-08-18T10:41:00.000-07:002008-08-18T10:41:00.000-07:00Great tutorial Jacquie! Thanks so much, I would ne...Great tutorial Jacquie! Thanks so much, I would never have know what to look for at the hardware store! ;) <BR/>smiles,DeenaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-79700992326950297832008-08-05T07:12:00.000-07:002008-08-05T07:12:00.000-07:00Hi . . . I found this great info . . . do you know...Hi . . . I found this great info . . . do you know if the same method will work in the original sizzix with any brass stencil . . . I've been trying to find a way . . . <BR/><BR/>I don't have the Cuttlebug yet . . . maybe soon though . . .kegabrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07837718070010132830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-37401076371079997272008-07-15T01:48:00.000-07:002008-07-15T01:48:00.000-07:00Fantastic tutorial! Thank you for share this idea ...Fantastic tutorial! Thank you for share this idea with us. Unfortunately I am unable to buy this item here in the UK, (I have searched the UK website but no joy!!! If any one out there knows of one, please do let me know). Could you please suggest any other material that might be just as good!!!<BR/><BR/>JasuJasuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189111576865203305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-24886466600318353712008-07-08T05:40:00.000-07:002008-07-08T05:40:00.000-07:00Hi! I'm brand new to your blog, but am LOVING IT!...Hi! I'm brand new to your blog, but am LOVING IT!!!! Thanks so much for your great tutorials! You ROCK! Lynn BLucky Charm Crafts by Lynn Barwaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973607818063113934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-73497922053628414852008-06-21T11:53:00.000-07:002008-06-21T11:53:00.000-07:00Hi Annie,I haven't tried misting the paper first, ...Hi Annie,<BR/><BR/>I haven't tried misting the paper first, but will do so today, the method works well without misting.<BR/><BR/>You can chalk with the stencil in place, or you can just chalk carefully on the image without the stencil, or you can even just rub various colors over the images to get more of a "messy" look (I showed how to do that on the video)<BR/><BR/> Have fun : )Jheffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167001257931517327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-44167286191977339372008-06-21T11:47:00.000-07:002008-06-21T11:47:00.000-07:00When you chalk the images, do you do it with the s...When you chalk the images, do you do it with the stencil in place, and just use craft chalk, to color it?<BR/><BR/>I was told you had to mist the paper before embossing this way to get a deep impression, but doesn't seem to be so......<BR/>Thanks for sharing!<BR/>AnnieAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943498638745003040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-72785249935838798792008-06-19T11:02:00.000-07:002008-06-19T11:02:00.000-07:00I couldn't find the gasket at the hardware store, ...I couldn't find the gasket at the hardware store, but I used an old computer mouse pad and it worked well.janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548443303307389246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-86888596258694368822008-06-18T17:17:00.000-07:002008-06-18T17:17:00.000-07:00Should be able to find it in the plumbing section ...Should be able to find it in the plumbing section of your hardware store.The gasket material is used to repair water pumps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-71575072956605665042008-06-17T12:24:00.000-07:002008-06-17T12:24:00.000-07:00Thanks so much for sharing this, now maybe I will ...Thanks so much for sharing this, now maybe I will use my dozens of of brass stencils.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-86790387694840680392008-06-16T21:13:00.000-07:002008-06-16T21:13:00.000-07:00Hi Monika,You can get the kit online if you can't ...Hi Monika,<BR/><BR/>You can get the kit online if you can't find it locally, I posted a link on the video posting, which was posted the other day.<BR/><BR/>The rubber/cork is used to help get a good embossed image. The stencil is basically pressured into the paper, and the rubber helps create enough "give" to shape the paper.Jheffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167001257931517327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-40181541035706661762008-06-16T19:37:00.000-07:002008-06-16T19:37:00.000-07:00wow, I will have to try this one too...I just hope...wow, I will have to try this one too...I just hope I can find a gasket kit also...what is it used for exactly? Thanks for the tutorial..Monikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358526987271483324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367322313694607284.post-4094720281144165902008-06-14T10:40:00.000-07:002008-06-14T10:40:00.000-07:00You are a genius!.. I just bought my CB last weeke...You are a genius!.. I just bought my CB last weekend and wondered how in the world am I going to use my brass stencils that I accumulated over the yrs. <BR/>Thanks so much for the great tutorial on this.<BR/>Robinarubberstamperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880875168393240735noreply@blogger.com