How to find a manual die-cut machine that fits your needs in scrapbooking and card making!

A manual die-cut machine suitable for most needs when it comes to scrapbooking and card making.

Although the metal dies to a manual die-cut machine costs between EUR 7-25, while the motive for the electronic punching machines do not cost more in around EUR 1, there are several reasons for a manual machine advantage:

1. Ability to see where you cut out
Manual punching gives you the opportunity to see exactly where you cut, which means that you can decide eg the piece of paper you use for a specific part of your project.

When using an electronic machine, you will basically guessing how it will be cut out using a computer. There is usually a "print & cut" function to cut out what you have printed, but it will not be the same as when you yourself through a metal dies are getting exactly cutting.

2. Optional materials
When we make cards or scrapbook layouts, so use mostly paper, but as you work on a project so are often other materials for various kinds of accessories, such as cloth, canvas, chipboard, cork, etc.

Although it is often said that electronic die-cut machines capable of cutting out of these materials, so it requires almost always special blade that matches the material.

The manual machines can contrast the corresponding considerably easier by customizing the thickness of your plates in the so-called "sandwich" as you run through the machine. By using plates with different thicknesses so, apply the correct pressure to punch out of material other than paper.

3. Ability to do something creative with your hands
Today, we spend enormous time to use the computer, mobile and / or tablet. Therefore, it can almost feel like a relief to be able to create something using the hands as a creative tool. Using a manual die-cut machine as you build your project in different dimensions and develop your creativity!

4. The final result
Metal dies used in manual die-cut machines give you fancy beveled edges, created by the punch is pressed against your paper. On an electronic die-cut machine that makes the technology with a cutting blade that you get straight "sharp" edges. It also happens that if the core of your paper has a different color than the surface layer, then the kernel color shine through, giving the rugged edges.

And do not forget that you can easily emboss your subject, which is not as easy in an electronic die-cut machine.

5. Price
Manual die-cut machines currently costs (2016) from EUR 80 > 200 while an electronic die-cut machine EUR 200 > 700, depending on brand and functionality.

Want to read more detailed facts about some of the most popular manual punches, so click on the links below!