![]() Test it on a different material first to make sure it’s working. Tape down the foil at the top and left with washi tape-this will hold it in place, and let you lift the foil to check if it’s transferred properly and repair if needed.The washi tape is easy to remove so you don’t waste any foil. Apparently the different colors have different levels of reactiveness to the heat, with gold being the easiest to work with and silver the most difficult.The whole pen gets hot, so avoid touching it.Not all foils will work well with the Foil Quill.We Are Memory Keepers foils, Spellbinders Glimmer foils are said to give the best results ![]() Never plug your Foil Quill into your cutting machine.You are better off using a USB plug (an extra purchase unless you have one) and attaching it to a phone charger. You can also attach it to your computer port. The cord that is attached to the tool is not overly long and an extension cord may be required to reach your power outlet.Cricut has stated that using the Foil Quill will void your machine’s warranty.I am using my older machine, which is already out of warranty. The foil that you will be using is very lightweight.You need to tape it to your project before you send it through your machine. It needs to be fairly taut so that it doesn’t move too much as the tool heats the areas of the design. If you have a Scan N Cut, scan your mat once you have everything set up and ready to be foiled and check that you have your design over the foil.If you need to shift the foil (or design). Remember to remove the heat protector if you need to scan again. Important: before you remove your mat after the design has been completed, remove the foil and double-check that all of your design has been foiled.If any has been missed then re-place the foil on your project and send it through the cycle again. This system is compatible with the following die cutting system: Once you remove your mat the above will not work as the mat will not load in exactly the same place to achieve a nice outcome. Deep Sea Die Cutting and Embossing Machine.Plug in your machine and place the Glimmer Hot Foil Platform into the charging base.Turn on the system and wait for it to fully heat up the three handy system lights will help you know when it's ready.Īlso get your die cutting machine ready by removing any adapters or cutting pads.Take your Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Plate and place it on the rubber portion of the platform face up.This measures the appropriate amount of time to fully heat your plate. When it's ready, the timer button turns solid green. Place your foil shiny side down on top of the Glimmer Plate.Then add your desired material on top of it. If using cardstock, make sure you use a smooth texture for the best coverage. Add the included shim and spacer plate next.Īlso, be careful: the platform and the plate will be very hot.
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