Is hot foiling for you? My honest opinion

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[@gailrodgers3079]

When you mentioned a learning curve with cricket I didn't think about the machine, I was thinking of guys wearing white clothes and batting at a ball about the size of an egg!LOL! I have a laminator already, so I plan on going in that direction. I have watched several YT about foiling and everyone seems to do things a bit different. Love that butterfly! I too have lots of butterflies as well as butterfly fabric for quilting. I have several sets of the coloring stencils but have never used them. Time to do so. I love that pink flower.

[@mpbailey18]

I was on the fence for quite a while, but have a stamping friend on the other side of the country who loved hers and did beautiful work....sooooooooo. Treated myself to the Glimmer machine for my birthday last year! Amazing addition to my crafting collection... Always wait for the proverbial "sale"! Think I bought mine for around $80. Then gave a list of plates I thought I'd like to my kids for birthday/mother's day/Christmas...and now I have a nice collection for not a lot of money!! Not always mentioned, but you can use the Sizzix Big Shot die cut machine perfectly with this system...you do NOT have to use Spellbinders! So many great "how to" videos, including this one to help you get started too... Foiling is beautiful!

[@karenolson7855]

Where did you find one for $80? I’ve been searching for years!

[@mpbailey18]

@@karenolson7855 Amazon. Ordered in January last year when they had a special "deal" and had to wait quite a while for delivery....maybe 5 weeks. But it came! Good luck!

[@donnaellery3551]

I was wondering how it would word with my die cutter.

[@galenbeers9955]

The thing for me is, the less cards look handmade, the less point there is to buying equipment and materials and putting in the time to make them. Personally, I think using metallic embossing powder does the same thing that foiling does and looks more crafted.

[@petmomful2260]

I feel a little differently. I know the hand crafted look is pretty, but I have tried to step up my game and make my cards look more professional. All my family members know I make my cards, and the last few I have made have really impressed. I think both ways are cool. They don't always turn out real professional looking, lol, and that is okay. I have such fun making them either way. I get a certain budget each month to spend on whatever I want so If I want a certain tool, I can save for it.

[@susiehopper7005]

Thank your for this throughtful and thorough opinion. I have been a stamper for many years and I do some foiling with a laminator, but even that I don't pull out very often. For my personal aesthetic, I don't think it's for me. I think the results are pretty though.

[@frannier2617]

I think the results are always stunning, but it is cost prohibitive for me. 😩. Thanks for the pro and con video!

[@kathyp374]

Heat the solid plate twice then foil. Another tip I’ve seen is to use a slightly bigger piece of paper to not worry about shifting.

[@valeriepippy7540]

The magnolia is gorgeous. I was given the glimmer foiling system for Christmas. Have to buy this set. Thanks

[@paulettehabbit5482]

Looking forward to getting organized. Great idea. Thanks!

[@KDubTwin2]

I have had my Glimmer hot foil machine for almost a year. I just now got the hang of it and love it:). Great video.

[@Pebblesmas]

Thx 4 this video, i have a Foil press (CC) and think it has a learning curve, so.. After this video: you gave me the currage to dare try it!! Thx!!

[@denisebilquin5975]

Thank you for this video. I bought a failing g machine several years ago and have not used the machine in some time. I think I will pull it out and play. You motivated me...as you always do.

[@carriejones5776]

Love hot foil! As someone who is on a budget I have found hot foil to not be that bad. I got my glimmer on sale with a coupon and paid $80 for it. I bought all my foil for the year at 50% off and I wait and buy the plates only when they go on sale and I can also use a coupon. I’m choosy about which plates I get to make sure I will get the use out of them. I have also tried all the other methods of foiling and the price can actually add up with other methods. With the positives you mentioned it is more than worth it to hot foil for me. My favorite cards. Thanks for showing this Altenew flower. It’s been on my wish list for awhile I’ll get it when it’s on a very good sale. I have Altenews rose which is also beautiful.

[@chrisreinhart5072]

@Carrie Jones: where did you get your machine for $80 with a coupon? I’d add it to my craft collection for that price if I could find it.

[@carnationrose21]

I really learned quite a bit from you. The pros and cons are great. Thank you for sharing.

[@phyllisfreese8005]

Just received a hot foil machine for Christmas. I've been pretty successful with it from the start and love the look of foils.

[@Cre8iveCindy]

I love your honesty. Also, your comment about the companies with the word Pink in them is one to add to my list of companies with similar names. Let me tell you some of the ones that I have on my list {It's fun but I understand if you delete my comment or ask me to do so} Colorbok-Colorbox. Gina K-Gina Marie. Creative Expressions-Creative Imganitions. K and i-K and Co. Heidi Swapp- Heidi Grace. (I realize they're their names but still) Hero Arts-Hampton Arts. Then there are older ones like Daisy D's-Daisy Bucket. Francis Meyer-Melissa Francis. Quick Quotes-Quickutz. Stampendous-Stampibilities. There were two companies named Sweet Stamp Shop as well as two named Dies to Die For. I applaud companies with unique names like Lawn Fawn, Deep Red Stamps, Spellbinders, and others because there are way too many company names that start with the words: Paper, The Paper, Stick, Stamp, Scrap, Paper, and I'm sure I'm forgetting some.🙃

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

I got a GoPress and foil machine and I love it! I especially love the letter press look!

[@loriwikoff1410]

I love the glimmer machine and plates!

[@4chencookie1]

I can't remember who recommended this tip. When plate is ready, pull platform away then add the foil-paper-shims...then pick up and roll. It will help things from shifting.

[@carolbruns611]

I'm glad for mine. It makes sophisticated cards easily.

[@julieandrew40]

That flower is stunning, love it x

[@ruthannfleming959]

Very informative. I need one❤

[@pennydouphinett4545]

I love hot foiling. I never tried laminating, so I can't compare. Bought my Glimmer on sale and look for plates on sale to keep costs down. Thanks for a great video. No crafting for me lately. We are moving. My "craft corner" was taking over the house we downsized to. For that and other reasons, a bigger house is coming with my own space again. Definitely functional over pretty. I want to get hot foiling!

[@Louisianagirl_1126]

Hi Justine, I think that in the time since COVID started that the card making and scrapbooking industry has really come a long way. There are so many new avenues now for us to play with and so many influencers to help spark our creativity. Thank you for making these videos to help us use our supplies more effectively and efficiently. LOVE your card. I LOVE foiling or anything that can up the appearance of the cards I make.

[@sibylleherbe8260]

I think you read my mind. I’ve been contemplating if I want this machine. I love the hot foil plates available. So I was going to look through your videos to see if you had done something like this. Well here we are! Thank you. You helped me make up my mind. I appreciate the fact that you don’t work for any company (at least I think you don’t) because I feel I’m getting a more honest review. ❤

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Stunning foiling and ink blending 🥰 I love your tutorial. I love when others use hot foiling, but I know, I wouldn't use it enough. So I promise myself not to buy it 😉❤️ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

[@bronwyn117]

Gorgeous flower card!

[@MsGabmc]

Great video and gorgeous card!!

[@bronwyn117]

This is the first time I’ve actually loved the foiling results…must be the colored card stock! I’ve resisted buying because I just don’t want any more stuff. But your results are beautiful!

[@jeaniet8648]

You mentioned being able to foil different materials with this machine, have you tried foiling old photos? Just thinking about repurposing boxes of really old photos instead of tossing them. Thank you so much for your thorough information ☺️

[@sarah-attagirlarts5948]

This was a FANTASTIC video! I have been on the fence about “hot foiling” for a while … do I need it? Would I just be giving in to creatives recommendations if I did buy one? Am I missing out if I don’t buy one? Your video answered all those questions and more. Thank you!

[@shirleykaye7135]

I have the Todo machine. An all in one machine. I love it

[@seliapink3396]

Beautiful!!! but I probably wouldn't use enough to warrant the cost . I really like the way you are able to use waste foil

[@saritad8606]

Thanks for a lovely video. Yes I did get scammed unfortunately but stopped short of choosing a ‘shipping’ option. Was so happy to have won something for the first time….wasn’t thinking straight I guess

[@kcinca5410]

I have the Go Press and Foil. I had over/under foiling issues when I used it with my Big Shot Pro but since I got the Switch, I don't have ANY problems. One time through the machine...done and beautiful. No shims, nothing. It's become easy, peasy. I just wish I had space to keep it out all the time. I did foil my plates quite a few times until I got the pretty to plate concept. I have tried the other kind of foiling with okay results but my best results with that kind of foiling come from messy, messy techniques. Nice intro to hot foiling for those on the fence.

[@DebadooCreates]

I was actually going to recommend taping your plates with heat safe tape. You have to replace it occasionally, but makes it really handy. Also to eliminate/ reduce jumping, angle your straight edge plates like the first one, waste foil plate, sentiment plate etc. I'm really impressed how the blue concord & 9th cs took the foil. Many colored cs's don't do so well since they aren't smooth. The diamond with the butterfly is gorgeous!!

[@RoxannS]

I was hlad you were considering taping the two plates togetger. I did tape my two plates together! I used painter's tape to tape at the top? That way I can place paper shim/s in between plates and they don't shift.

[@geminidream4347]

If you have a machine like the Silhouette, you can buy attachments, on sale is the best way as you get 3 attachments as well as a lot of foil. I'm sure the other machines have something similar. I think you can also use that print and cut to take pictures of you dies and then foil them this way too. Please look it up though as I am not sure.

[@mitzi66]

I got the Gemini one, as I'm in the UK. I kept seeing hot foil stamps in their sales, but they barely do any now, so we generally have to buy from the US, which is very expensive for us, and Pink Fresh Studios have a policy of $199 minimum spend and postage starts at $69, which is crazy expensive! We now have Spellbinders UK, and they charge £10 postage for 1 marker pen, which is also just outrageous! Oddly I picked up the Alternew one in a sale this Christmas from a UK store, but haven't had time to use it, and treated myself to the stencils. Craftwise I'm really busy working on steampunk costumes for the next Lavinia Stamps open day. Really enjoyed your video, thanks ❤️

[@carolbruns611]

I dislike waiting. Yet when I have multiples to do, like for Christmas, there is always something to do or finish while waiting.

[@beckymoe9194]

Nothing in the crafting world is cheep but its fun to make cards and to craft and create beautiful things❤👍

[@loribrock]

I was not going to get the hot foil system until I saw your new collection - now I must have it!😂

[@madusonkeeper]

Yes there is kindof a learning curve once you get it it is beautiful. 1)Right foil-hot foil 2) Right paper 3) Right heating 4) Roll slow, cool down

[@shirlenevella9165]

Just recently discovered you and your videos! Enjoying them a lot. Question…in your Hot Foiling video, you HF a beautiful large flower…what brand and title is it please? Love that there are stencils too! Thank you for all the tips. I’m new to hot foiling but I LOVE it!❤️

[@justinehovey]

All the links are in the video description for the supplies. This one’s golden days I believe it’s called.

[@debhiott8790]

I do love this and feel that the foil makes more a more professional card. It is pricy, so I might wait until it is present time and ask for gift cards for this.

[@bethjackson8727]

Happy Valentine’s Day to you too.

[@melissaking8971]

Someone needs to invent a way to hot foil the dies I already own. That way I don’t have to go out and buy another set of metal dies that can just hot foil.

[@nyssac2914]

You can use them for hot foil - Jennifer McGuire has a video about it.

[@gljenngs]

Thank you for the video. I was really hoping that I could use some of my beautiful cardmaking dies to foil. If not, this is not something that is worth investing in for me. I really appreciate the video. It save me from making a purchase that I would regret.

[@RafterQ]

You can use your cardmaking dies to foil. Jennifer McGuire has a video for using your dies with the glimmer.

[@mwoods3590]

Hello Justine, I’m very new to Hot Foiling Christmas present, can I use Stampin Up die’s or must you use Spellbinders x

[@grannieannie40]

I love jot foiling!

[@Babz67SS]

Super gorgeous. Which set is the stenciled - foil ? LOVE !

[@justinehovey]

Check the video description for links! Its the golden days :)

[@conniesmith3944]

I have the Glimmer Hot Foil System.

[@daisyandpadme]

I love foiling and most times it looks awesome but sometimes not so much but that's okay, it's only paper and a bit of foil.

[@kristinegordon9209]

Do you know if the stampin up cut and emboss machine will work with the glimmer hot foil system?

[@karenolson7855]

Which plates would you recommend buying first for big effect immediately? Shape or outline plates? Word plates? Background designs? I haven’t taken the dive yet and when I do I want a big bang for my buck. Love watching and I trust your honesty and open-ness with your viewers and fans.

[@justinehovey]

I'd say basic shapes first. PinkFresh and Spellbinders have some. They work great as frames. I have rectangles, diamonds and circles. I got they from PinkFresh because they have nice, thick ones, which make a big impact. Then I'd probably go for a couple sentiments that you use often.

[@kerriegood1046]

I have enjoyed your new plan for videos. I have decided not to go with the glimmer. Like you say, is it in your budget. None the less, I appreciate all the info and even though I don't have a glimmer machine I found bits of info helpful. Thanxs so much. Look forward to next video. We always enjoy seeing you often. I was a person who got a fake message from the scammers. So sad that the comments help you, but it is a problem.

[@justinehovey]

Oh hundreds of people got those! Not just you :(

[@dinalatina314]

Hi Justine, I just found your channel cause I just bought the machine and now trying to see if it's for me. I should've researched first. My question is, can I use me cutting dies in this machine. Kinda sorry I bought it because you have to buy so much more. Tyia

[@justinehovey]

You can use your dies, that’s the good news. But it will only foil the cut lines, meaning you’ll get very thing lines. The beauty definitely comes with the hot foil plates made to use with the machine. I love hot foiling a lot, I’m glad it’s a trend that stayed but it is an investment

[@rebeccagilmore8581]

Living in New Zealand means this isn’t something I can have - postage is around $80 to get it here. But, I also don’t know if I’m sold as it makes everything too polished, it takes away the handmade card appeal for me, you may as well go and buy a card from the shop for $4-6.

[@carolbruns611]

The advanced gel polish remover works besr.

[@carolprice5657]

My machine dies the same thing . I am starting to wonder if it a manufacture error . I know several people with this issue

[@tchme4now]

The way you are using the timer: to time how long your sandwich sits on the platform, or how long the foil plate is heating up. Which way is correct? Does it matter?

[@justinehovey]

How long the foil plate takes. The machine itself turns green when it’s ready

[@withlovebyamy]

I have a glimmer, I don’t get very good results usually.

[@bethjeans3780]

Do you still keep your foil in page protectors in a binder? I recently began hot foiling with the Gemini system which I got on an incredible sale on top of a sale or wouldn’t have sprung for it. Basic foiling is easy and I like it for some looks a lot but it won’t be a constant go to. Exact placement is my challenge but how you manage it helps.

[@justinehovey]

Yes I do keep my foil for laminating in binders. for hot foil, I just keep them on the roll. Works for me

[@lauravance8261]

What weight paper is the colored paper and who’s brand of paper is it? Great information. I hope your feeling better soon.

[@justinehovey]

I used Concord and 9th. I think their cardstock is 80lb

[@lisasquier5750]

What was the cutting system you used when you cut your foil?

[@justinehovey]

It's made for cutting foil by Spellbinders. It works ok, but a really high quality pair of scissors does the job as well.

[@rjmiser]

Instead of that solid foil plate could you use a metal shim instead? eg like the metal shim you can get for the crafter's companion gemini system for cutting Another question: After you die cut the image or words can you foil that same image/words with the same cutting die or will it not work since I guess technically you already cut off that part of the paper... so it would be either foil or cut unless it has a shadow die ... right? I hope that second question made sense... 😅😅😂

[@leslie9423]

Can you roll it thru a mini empress die cut machine?

[@justinehovey]

I don’t think so but you can check the spellbinders website. They have a list of compatible machines. Being in Europe, I’m not familiar with this particular machine.

[@karenkuschel1748]

Just wondering, did you contact the company regarding the ready light not working?

[@justinehovey]

It’s not broken, it just does it now and again. You’ll notice after the first card it does work with no issue. Haven’t contacted, my machine is probably 5 years old at this point.

[@dottieburkeholder1911]

Would you please tell me exactly which glimmer system this is. Also can you use regular die cut. Thank you in advance. Dottie

[@justinehovey]

Aren’t there only 2 on the market? This is the spellbinders one.

[@Saintjeanne456]

Does this work with the Stampin Up embossing machine?

[@justinehovey]

I would ask your demonstrator or email SU.The full size SU machine does look like the Spellbinders machine - probably the same manufacturer, but I can't say for sure.

[@coolstamper]

With that first sample you gave, had you cut your card stock larger than the plate, it wouldn’t matter if it was crooked or not as you would get the whole thing on the card stock and then could cut out the whole image. I LOVE the look of foiling, but to me it’s not worth the money I have to pay for it. TYFS! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@kimmer823]

How do you clean the plates to get the foil off?

[@justinehovey]

I don't ;) maybe a light rub with sandpaper would work though

[@beckyshook3526]

can you use them without heat in big shot to make impression?

[@justinehovey]

Yes!

[@Ninjamom4]

❤❤❤

[@kathrynskelton832]

I have terrible luck using the solid plate for the reverse image. Almost never get anything usable. My biggest complaint about the Glimmer machine is that it grabs the base so hard that I almost can’t get it disconnected to take to the die cutting machine. So keeping things centered is almost impossible. It is pretty though!

[@cherylthompson3882]

Me too - I have never gotten a good foil with the solid plate, I have switched up my paper, extended the time, added shims (starting with 1 and going up,from there). My plate is also hard to pull up. I see people of KZbin get good results with the solid plate so I assume you can do it but I have no luck. I will keep trying because I have the plates lol.

[@shellyp8731]

In terms of the plate being hard to pull out and causing your design to shift, I’ve seen others let it heat up, then pull out the plate, then set up their sandwich, that way it doesn’t cause the shifting problem. Hope that makes sense.

[@karenolson7855]

Does hot foiling with a die ruin/dull the cutting edge?

[@justinehovey]

I can't imagine it would cause something like that to happen

[@carolbruns611]

It's worth it when the recipients says it's a techniques she has never seen.

[@justinehovey]

Love this!

[@anarodriguez-kl1hg]

Is there any way to get the foil off the plate? I accidently forgot to put my cardstock over the foil and not it's foiled onto my brand new plate. First time doing foiling. So disappointed.

[@justinehovey]

Not too sure. Maybe a light sand paper would do the trick. Mine is full of foil, not a big deal. You don’t need the plates to line things up so I don’t worry about it

[@anarodriguez-kl1hg]

@@justinehovey Thank you. It’s my OCD I guess. I’ll try to let it go😀.

[@jacquebiester4524]

I love hot foiling!

[@stampinsarah1]

You can clean it with Acetone and nail polish is not recommended

[@joycegifford8826]

I can see a lot of women with melted acrylic nails, after using this machine. 😂😂😂

[@susantroeter7143]

I removed foil from my plate using a Mr clean eraser…

[@brendashelonko2149]

I think hot foiling makes cards look too manufactured. Right off the printing press. I do like foiling on alcohol inks or using adhesives in mixed media pieces, or on hand painted collage papers.

[@user-or6hp4ze2p]

thank u for suggesting skip to 1 minute mark. I like skipping all the hellos part and getting to the tutorial.

[@michellemybelle22]

It frustrates me if I’m honest. I haven’t given up yet but it shouldn’t be this hard lol

[@justinehovey]

Try different paper :)

[@aquinyc]

Not for me. Space wise and cost just makes it really hard. Love the results tho. But I skip most of hot foiling videos. 😅 Laura

[@stampinwithalohajoyceb9310]

I love it but it’s out of my price range 😒

[@denisejohnston6243]

I have not tryed this.the price is not in my budget. I do have the one you can use with cricut & scan n cut

[@carolbruns611]

I mean best....

[@Pebblesmas]

Go press is NOT crafter companion gemini! Gemini => foil press!

[@justinehovey]

Thanks! Can’t keep track of all the machine

[@whoooami2090]

Way too costly in my opinion.

[@loriwikoff1410]

Get the foil off the plate with alcohol on a baby wipe.

[@kathyanderlini3081]

I can not get the solid plate to do a good job. The result is always scratchy looking. Your vintage look is what I get only worse.

[@erinwood4968]

I just started doing hot foil with the Glimmer machine. And I’ve watched a number of videos about it, one tip, like someone else mentioned is to let the solid foil plate heat up extra long. That way there aren’t cold spots where the foil won’t transfer. Jennifer McGuire (may not have spelled that right, oops) suggests to pull the base away from platform, then add your cardstock and foil and glimmer plates. And run it through your diecut machine. This helps prevent shifting of foil issues. Plus, Rebecca Keppel always tapes her foil to her cardstock so no slipping. As far as the issue of not fully foiling with the solid plate, I’ve heard to run it really slowly 🐌 through your diecut machine. I hope this helps someone 😊

[@paulablume7786]

A shim of paper might help. I find it works better with a paper shim for extra pressure. Also heating the solid plate longer.

[@stardang7855]

Not for me..