How To Flatten Your Die Cutting Plates

[@laceyjane4285]

I put my plates one at a time on a baking sheet to large for my oven. I put the temp at 200 and the door was ajar about 5 Inches. I watched them carefully and pulled the out and put on a bread board. Worked great ! Thank you

[@cindy9085]

I know I am late to the game but I cannot express how grateful I am for finding this video!!! I followed your instructions and it worked perfect !!!!! Thanks so much!!!

[@tinaguiguidornbaum2778]

You are welcome! It’s a great alternative to provide more life to your plates. It can be done many times. Believe me I know!!! Lol

[@sandradolon8891]

Thank you for this tip, I rarely use the Gemini Jr. because of this. You would think since they know this is such a problem they would lower the price on the plates.

[@tinaguiguidornbaum2778]

I use my Gemini Jr all the time and I only have the Cuttlebug to compare. My Cuttlebug plates never warped. Although the Gemini is amazing at die cutting intricate dies because it uses a lot of pressure this is probably why the plates warp more.

[@PearBlossomPress]

Holy smokes, great tip! Thanks Tina!

[@tinaguiguidornbaum2778]

Thank you!!! 🥰 It’s saved me from having to buy new plates so often.

[@robinmartin8286]

I can’t believe how well this worked!! Wish I could include a picture!!

[@tinaguiguidornbaum2778]

Believe me I know. Lol.

[@beckymartin1810]

Great tip, thank you!

[@tinaguiguidornbaum2778]

Thank you Becky! 💖🥰

[@valthompson9035]

Tina, I tried this and the only problem I had was that on the ends that touch the machine, the tape starts to wear. I was afraid it would get stuck in my machine and so I just taped the 2 end that do not actually touch the machine. Thank you for the tip - it's great!!

[@tinaguiguidornbaum2778]

If you go over it with a bone folder it is enough to keep the two ends down. I haven’t had an issue with the tape wearing out. But it should be enough with just the two sides.

[@valthompson9035]

@@tinaguiguidornbaum2778 thank you!

[@mc4803]

Thank you!!!!

[@tinaguiguidornbaum2778]

You are welcome! 😀

[@nancyboatwright2370]

Will be trying this. I threw away 6 die plates while making Christmas cards this last year. :-(

[@tinaguiguidornbaum2778]

I know the feeling. I had thrown away a few myself.

[@tracat64]

Ohmygosh I just started using my new cutting plate but after cutting quite a few dies it it has broken and shattered but is in one piece still but my steel shim and small shim also bends and rolls up and I have nooo idea how to stop the rolling of the shins! Any ideas?? TIA Tracey

[@amyashlyn2999]

Why not put the hot pot on top to flatten your plate?

[@catherineknowles940]

Can you use same technique on the midi folders

[@tinaguiguidornbaum2778]

Yes you can do this to the mini plates as well. Just add the pressure in the hot water.

[@vanderbrowning1821]

Can you do that with the plastic shim as that drives me crazy!

[@tinaguiguidornbaum2778]

I am not sure if it will work. I didn’t try it because at the time I did the video I didn’t have an extra one. I have just received a new one so I will be testing it out. I will let you know if it worked.

[@vanderbrowning1821]

@@tinaguiguidornbaum2778 brilliant thank you I know it won’t iron flat I have tried it :/

[@laceyjane4285]

It worked with my plastic shim also.

[@dawnaf.8683]

It's a great idea...but I found my plastic shim still warped. It's like a big bubble in the center. :(

[@tinaguiguidornbaum2778]

My plastic shim was also warped in the center. Taping it has helped. I have used the taped setup for a few days with lots of die cutting and so far so good. I am going to try the boiling water on the plastic shim to see if it helps. I will keep you posted if that helped.

[@dawnaf.8683]

@@tinaguiguidornbaum2778 I may try that as well. Fingers crossed. 🤞

[@puresunrays80]

Tried it several times on different plates, didn't work.

[@tinaguiguidornbaum2778]

I have used this technique on different plates and sizes. I have no problem. Did you apply the weight right after pouring the water?