The Cricut Cuttlebug can accommodate dies and embossing folders from a variety of manufacturers. Here are some instructions and suggestions for the stacking order of your items to achieve the best results.
How to read this chart?
- The item that is listed at the top of the stack list should also be the item at the top of your stack.
- The item at the bottom of the list should also be the item at the bottom of your stack.
- For instance, under Cuttlebug Dies, using cardstock, Pad A should be at the bottom of your stack; Pad B should be the top of your stack.
Note: The pressure tolerance or tension can vary for each machine. You may need to add cardstock shims for better results. Always go for the thinnest configuration, then build up for increased pressure.
Die Cut/Emboss | Cardstock | Chipboard | Other Media |
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Cuttlebug Dies |
Pad 'B' |
Pad 'B' |
Pad 'B' |
Cuttlebug Embossing Folders |
Pad 'B' |
Pad 'B' |
Pad 'B' |
Accu-cut: ZAZ Cut & Emboss folders |
Pad 'C' |
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Brass Embossing Stencils |
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Pad 'B' |
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Ellison AllStar: Large. Red die |
Pad 'B' |
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Ellison Big Shot Embossing Folder |
Pad 'B' |
Pad 'B' |
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Ellison Bigz |
Pad 'B' |
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Ellison Thin Cuts |
Pad 'B' |
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Embossing Templates (Sizzix) |
Pad 'C' |
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Embossing Templates - thin |
Pad 'B' |
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Jcut |
Pad 'C' |
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Nestabilities |
Pad 'B' |
Pad 'B' |
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Quickutz 2x2 die |
Pad 'C' |
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Quickutz Embossing Dies |
Pad 'C' |
Pad 'C' |
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Revolution Dies |
Pad 'B' |
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Simple Impressions |
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Pad 'B' |
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Sizzix 12 inch dies (option 1) |
Pad 'B' - Pad 'B' |
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Sizzix 12 inch dies (option 2 – Sizzix long mat option) |
Sizzix long mat |
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Sizzix Bigkick Dies Although these dies are larger than the other large |
Pad 'B' |
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Sizzix Big Shot |
Pad 'B' |
Cardstock shim |
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Sizzix Cut N Fold Dies |
Chipboard Shim |
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Sizzix 'Embosslits' |
Pad 'B' |
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Sizzix Sizzlit |
Pad 'B' |
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Sizzix Steel Rule dies [red] |
Pad 'B' |
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Spellbinders Cut & Emboss dies |
Pad 'C' |
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Texture Plates |
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Pad 'B' |
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