Common Foiling Mistakes (was filmed Live)

Do you have black spots on your foiling? Is your foiling spotty? Is your foil where you don't want it? Are you confused about different foils on the market? Do you want to know if you should buy a foiling machine or a laminator? Stay tuned for the answers!
(This was a live video interaction with viewers, turn on comments to read them, you can press the right side of the screen twice to fast forward)
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[@MsTcup]

I know this is a few yrs old, but hearing you speak to my soul is everything. From the paper hoarding to the cheap stamps, I’m here feeling a whole lot better knowing it isn’t just me. The best was when you said, you want your stuff to look as good as store bought, I was like….should we do a DNA test, we might be sisters lol. Thank you for sharing this!

[@civilizeddiva]

Very detailed and includes multiple resource options. Thank you😀

[@carolmassey9177]

I bought a Sovereign laminator because I didn’t want to spend the extra money on one of the foil machines. I love it I have no problem with it. Your video was packed with information on the foils and cleared up a lot of my questions. Thank you so very much for this video.

[@MileyonDisney]

Thank you! My biggest takeaway from this video is that now I know why my Glimmer foils didn't work so well. They stuck everywhere EXCEPT on the toner. Picked up quite a few great tips here. Thanks!

[@athenamay30]

I started watching your old foiling videos (my gray cells are not what they used to be, each time I foil I struggle to recall everything related to laminator foiling) then saw this ... you give so much information ... just want you to know I appreciate all that you do. I learn so much from you and it can’t be cheap to buy a lot of craft items to review. Which is another thing - I prefer KZbinrs who purchase what they review and categorically state their preferences. Thank you again.

[@CravNCraftN]

Always check your Tuesday Morning stores! 😃 I bought my mini Minc for $29.99 at my Tuesday Morning & there are always gorgeous foils there!! Just a heads up for my fellow foil Crafter's. 😃💖

[@tudytrgovac1407]

This tutorial was all that I needed for successful foiling. Many thanks.

[@tonimontgomery3075]

You may be the answer to all of my problems. Thank you for solving things for me.

[@augiecat11]

Very helpful information. I had an Anna Griffin minc machine years ago and had a lot of trouble with it. I got rid of it when I got the Royal Sovereign Laminator and then found out I was still having problems. After watching your video I bought a Heidi Swapp Minc on Amazon. I used the plastic sheets that I still had, set it to 4, and used my old Anna Griffin Christmas stuff that I still had and could not use correctly and used the deco foil and it worked great. I had a great time foiling all that stuff and now I can keep foiling. Thanks.

[@danceswithpam]

Thank you so much for this video. I do have the Minc but haven't used it much. Now I know to dust everything to get good results. I'm going to get mine out now. Also thank you so much for the tip on using nail polish remover on your clear blocks. That's a life saver for me. I hated having dirty looking clear blocks. I could never get them clean enough. Now they look new!!!

[@valthompson9035]

Thank you!!!! I have the scotch laminator and Gina K foils and have been sooo disappointed and I have not been able to get any ideas from anyone. You are awesome!! The minc is going on my christmas list (using your link) :)

[@laurabuehler]

Thank you for all the info. I recently broke down and bought a laminator as you can do other things (like laminating) with it besides foiling. I haven't tried foiling with it yet, and I'm glad I saw your video first so I can avoid some of the pitfalls.

[@kareneaton433]

I am just starting to use foil and have learned so much from this tutorial, thank you for being so thorough

[@michellepittman8410]

Very, very helpful information! I'm just putting my toe in the water with foiling so far. So this is very helpful. TYFS!

[@NancyStamps]

Sorry it was so long.

[@juliehadfield67]

Thankyou Nancy for giving me plenty of know how about foils I am getting my minc foil machine tomorrow I cant wait to get started thankyou for this video also julie from the uk

[@jennahygelund2405]

Thank You so much for this educational video! You answered almost ALL My questions. This video was needed for all of us!

[@NancyStamps]

Email me if you have any others : [e-mail]

[@karensimon6512]

This is a great video, Nancy! Thanks for sharing this information. HAPPY Foiling🤗🤗

[@gwendolinemarsden4297]

Thank you Nancy for showing me where I have gone wrong with foiling. Gwen

[@pamelasertich9850]

I got my Black Friday package today from Creative Visions. What a deal. I ordered a mystery box plus other things. 🤩

[@SunnysEyes]

Hands down the best foiling video I've come across and you have answered my questions about problems foiling. I will definately be buying the foil you recommended as well as a mink carrier sheet. Thank you so much!!

[@NancyStamps]

thank you!!.

[@heidiyamazaki1292]

GREAT video, Nancy! Appreciate the honesty, as always... so many great tips!

[@NancyStamps]

Thank you Heidi!!

[@wendyaguilar7559]

This was very informative. Thank you for running through all the examples I learned a lot.

[@shellycarter155]

Awesome vid! I just purchased the big large Minc! (At a huge discount, luckily!) I have tons foil! You’ve answered all of my questions in this vid! I saved it, as I will be referring back to it! Thank hank you!

[@maribelrios6562]

Love Love that Xmas tree ❤❤❤

[@jamescruz2110]

You should add that this is not foil stamping and it's foil fusing.

[@judyestrada1446]

Thank you for sharing this information with us!

[@sropehorses]

Love your channel. This is Staci

[@smay5547]

Thank you thank you! I'm going to give it another try. I was thinking what about swifter dust sheets to wipe everything down with to remove all the dust

[@aussierobb]

Thank your so much, now I will dust off my Minc and give the foiling a go.

[@NancyStamps]

yes!!! I'm here if you have any questions [e-mail]

[@bmadives53]

Hello from Channahon, Illinois!

[@sharon94503]

I literally used pva glue to adhere foil quill foil to cardstock through a laminater. Both wet glue & dried glue worked.

[@NancyStamps]

Foil quill is hot foil. It will stick to everything.

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

I would love to have a Minc machine!

[@wendybaryl1178]

wow so helpful

[@cecesimmerman6594]

Yes please I want to see the the Gemini foil process.

[@NancyStamps]

Here is the playlist Cecilia, enjoy! kzbin.info/aero/PLJHNF45rWTP0giI4l0jXenu35Nmm8dC-j

[@dianeculkin7931]

If you take your cardstock to UPS and a black cardstock they will copy onto your white cardstock the black toner image and it is really very little money.

[@elizabethshakespeare5347]

Hi from me in the UK x

[@madusonkeeper]

Cold laminateors do not work. Cardstock in my experience to thick for heat to penetrate in my scotch laminator(from goodwill) and minc set on 4 not 3.

[@Hblue360]

Thank you for all the information. I just purchased a pack of Cricut foil transfer sheet. Tried using it with a laminator and its sticking to everything. I think it might be heat transfer foil.

[@NancyStamps]

Yes it's Hot Foil

[@pattiepan]

Nancy I want to by from you....what do I do just go to your Amazon store ? pat

[@NancyStamps]

Yes I don't sell anything Pat. I make recommendations: www.amazon.com/shop/nancystamps

[@OpalNera64]

Hi Nancy, I just watched your video and yes, you really do make it look easy. Can you tell me why my foil seems to want to attach everywhere when I run it through the laminator? I get the attachment to the toner quite nicely, but, almost all the foil sheet leaves a speckle coverage on the paper. So you can see the edges, almost like a fine powder of sand. Hope you can understand what I am asking.

[@NancyStamps]

You are probably using hot foil is my guess . What brand is it?

[@OpalNera64]

@@NancyStamps I've got some generic that I bought from Amazon, but also Heidi Swapp foil

[@dweavers1]

watched this for the sole purpose of repairing the black spots and when you finally came around to it and it didnt work you just discarded it and said never mind we have all seen you do that before so wont be repeating that, trouble is i have not, can you refer me to perhaps one of your other videos where you do actually repair a spot?

[@NancyStamps]

To avoid black spots make sure you dust the image and foil before running through the minc. A minc will give better results than a laminator. To repair it use zig two way glue. Allow the glue to dry until it is completely tacky and then rub the foil over it. The foil will remain, no heat needed. It's not a perfect fix, just a patch. If you have a lot of black spots it's a printer or application process. Check the Toner Foil playlist, there are a lot of newer videos.

[@michelegourd5742]

I love my Minc machine is so much better than the others

[@anitabrewer7834]

Respectfully; not using time well is another waste. A video over an hour is often an indicator of that. Edited to add: although lengthy the info given here was very valuable. May I suggest summarizing in the beginning and the end what will be shown. This is worth investing the time.

[@NancyStamps]

Anita this was a live video so there is some interactions with the audience as well. in the future, you can press twice on the right side of the screen to fast forward. thanks for watching

[@anitabrewer7834]

Nancy Stamps Thanks. My heart sinks when I see a video over an hour. This info imparted was an hour well invested. Everyone is not an efficiency expert required to get info across in the shortest amount of time. Nor do they have to be. I saved it and took notes. Prayers and blessings to you.

[@NancyStamps]

@@anitabrewer7834 if you ever have questions feel free to email me at NancyStamps15@gmail and I'll help as much as I can.

[@suealger3154]

I don't use the plastic carrier sheet. Instead I use parchment paper and it works great

[@madusonkeeper]

Would like to see a demo on glitter sheets!

[@NancyStamps]

Great idea! I'll work on it.

[@bertas-cards]

Gina K and Brutus Monroe foils are Deco foils that are made by Thermoweb Great video.

[@NancyStamps]

Yes, all the same manufacturer for Deco Foil, GinaK and Brutus Monroe.

[@ninadiaz6261]

Your work is amazing but i need help! I have brushed like you showed (my paper, the foil , the Cartier sheet) and I am still getting speckles all over the card stock I’m using. We printed out all the invitations from a brother laser machine and it foils the letters perfectly but leaves speckles over the entire piece of paper… I’m using a Minc machine… please help it’s for my daughter wedding invites (I have tried every number heat amount)

[@NancyStamps]

What kind of paper and what brand of foil? See if you can turn down your toner density. Clean the drum too. Feed from the front and out the back.

[@sandeepsahota1204]

Hello Ian just starting out. I live your work. Could you possibly help me? I am having trouble with crackles effect on my pieces. It's not sully covering the image. What can I do to fix this? Thank you

[@NancyStamps]

Are u using a laminator or minc?

[@schnirchj]

Thanks for all the tips! I ordered Nana's Roses foil, it was delivered a week ago, but either delivered to someone else, or it was stolen by porch pirates! :-( I will try ordering again after the holidays.

[@NancyStamps]

ugh!! I hate that! This is the time of year when they snatch stuff. Jerks!!

[@katieh200]

My god Nancy do u have enough foils lol , i got the gemini hot foil press and the gemini die cut machine off my hubby for xmas but i only have the trial foil that came with my machine i need to buy some more can you tell me all the foils that work with my machine please huni 🤶❄️☃️🎄🎅🏻

[@NancyStamps]

Here you go: facebook.com/notes/nancy-stamps/foiling-links/741348139682121/

[@culinarygirl3]

Hey Nancy, have you tried the new Deco Foil DUAL gel for use in a laminator or you die machine! No more need for laminator, just let it dry and run foil and paper through your die machine. Nichol Spohr just did a video on it. Check it out!

[@NancyStamps]

I haven't, but It sounds the same as 2 way glue. This was sold with transfer foil way back in the day. So sounds like they brought it back. I will look into it.

[@culinarygirl3]

@@NancyStamps ok, let us know! Love your videos on foiling!😊

[@NancyStamps]

Thanks Juli 😍

[@lilred2bad]

I'm getting foil in spots I don't want foil. Any advice for that? I watched the video maybe I missed it

[@NancyStamps]

I'm guessing you are using the wrong foil. Probably hot foil.

[@kirstensykes1363]

I believe I saw the duster “sponge” at the dollar store. (Dollar Tree) If it’s a microfiber cloth sponge.

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

I don’t like the Royal Sovereign , It takes 15 + minutes to heat up , my Heidi Swapp Full size Minc is so much faster .

[@carrie5260]

True, but my Royal Sovereign only cost me $20 on Amazon, and so far so good, lol !

[@tnmtredhead]

what about the other foils with the glue already on it, how do you use those?

[@NancyStamps]

Hot foils need to be used with a heat source like Gemini Foilpress hot foil machine, Spellbinders Glimmer, Go press & foil machine and hot foil stamp dies.

[@NancyStamps]

Here is a playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLJHNF45rWTP0giI4l0jXenu35Nmm8dC-j

[@joylane5560]

Can I use kitchen parchment paper

[@NancyStamps]

yes, you can use Parchment paper.

[@vivianeturrafirmansilvahel6785]

Hi .. I have tank printer, it works with laminator hot foil?

[@NancyStamps]

No, has to be laser

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

I forget where I read it but I read that the Mini Minc is no longer being manufactured. That’s why they are getting more expensive and harder to get.

[@NancyStamps]

Heidi came out with new foils and a new color large minc. I haven't heard the smaller one is being discontinued. Just harder to get with covid slowing down production and shipping.

[@buffpanda527]

Thanks for the video! I kept randonly getting spots with my 13in royal sovereign so I'm glad to know its all my fault and not the machine at all xD I never thought about dusting! I live in the desert, I'm doomed =< Ive noticed between minc and deco that deco is much thinner and easier to adhere than minc, but minc gives better finished results. Do you feel the same?

[@NancyStamps]

Yes the deco foil is thinner and static causes the pages to stick.

[@susanjr1202]

Nancy, a year or so ago I bought powered toner and I can't remember why ..can I use it to foil with?.

[@NancyStamps]

Some people gave tried that. Don't touch it or breath it, it's not good.

[@carolseal4705]

what is that sponge you use before you foil

[@NancyStamps]

Creative Vision Stamps foilables duster, but it is on backorder right now.

[@himani3994]

Hello, I am having issues with wrinkling in my foil after i put in the laminator and some spots remain unfoiled due to the same , any ideas why this could be happening and what should i do to rectify it

[@NancyStamps]

Try using a paper shim to help stiffen the foil, try a different brand of foil, I recommend textile foils because they are a little thicker and finally try a different brand of laminator or Minc machine. You can also join us at Foiling Snobs club on Facebook for more info and show me pics of what you're using including your laminator and laser printer settings.

[@himani3994]

@@NancyStamps thnk u soo soo much for your helpful reply , will surely try this out and join the group 💕💕💕

[@thecraftguy21]

What is the best toner ?

[@charylhodges470]

I just tried to link to Creative Vision Stamps and it didn't link. Also, when I directly put in website it went to a site that definitely didn't look right. Any one know what's going on?

[@NancyStamps]

They retired in May 2020. We use H&H foil now for our textile foils. More foil for a cheaper price point. Better value. Toner Foil aka Textile Foil from H&H: www.hhsignsupply.com/productcart/pc/Textile-Foils-c853.htm?idaffiliate=154

[@ashleymiller5938]

I bought a brand new laser printer and hadn't switched to a new black toner cartridge (yet) for the purpose of foiling sticker sheets. I have yet to get a perfect foil - I can't figure out if it's just dust or the fact that I'm using a non full toner cartridge (it's nowhere empty of course but the ones that come with the printer are like "starters"). Really don't want to have to buy a different printer. I'm using a heidi swapp minc with the same line of foils. Any advice?

[@NancyStamps]

Go into settings. Change your toner density to manual and go to darkest. It doesn't matter if you are on starter toner, it's all the same. Also make sure you use smooth good quality paper like Neenah classic crest solar white. Finally, yes dust the foil and paper before foiling and wait till cool to reveal. If you are using a laminator have it on 5ml setting and preheat for 30 mins minimum.

[@NancyStamps]

You can email me pics at: [e-mail]

[@ashleymiller5938]

Nancy Stamps Thank you! I will send you photos tomorrow when I’m home from work. I’ll have to play around to figure out how to change the settings (I guess from my printer itself). The foil sticks but is just very grainy and not smooth even when running it through my Minc two times.

[@luv2craftcards]

Do you have a link to the sponge?

[@NancyStamps]

She's out right now. Check back black Friday

[@clairestilwill5284]

I clicked on all of you creative vision stamps website links and they all brought me a page in all Chinese that was not the right place...

[@NancyStamps]

Creative vision stamps retired in May. You can pick up textile foil at H&H supply now.

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

My laminator has an automatic turn off so it turns off after a few minutes

[@lexcreatively]

So now that the Creative Vision Stamps' owner is retired, do you have a new favorite? Or maybe it cannot be replaced!

[@NancyStamps]

Yes, please join Foiling Snobs Club on Facebook. We have an alternative textile foil with 25 feet x 12 inch rolls. :)

[@NancyStamps]

New companies are listed in the description now: H&H and Crafty Critta

[@lexcreatively]

@@NancyStamps I just made a huge order with the coupon code from your clear foil live! :) Thank you!!!

[@angelahartley3212]

Scrapbooking made simple carrys the strips of sticky to use on your foils when you are not using them. I checked the other day and they were out of stock but they work really well to keep your rolls closed. They stick better than post it notes. They are long and narrower. I like them.

[@madusonkeeper]

They are the same as the "flags" sold in office supply stores to flag for signatures

[@job3687]

Angela Hartley .

[@NancyStamps]

Angela Hartley post it note tape

[@angelahartley3212]

@@madusonkeeper they dont look like them but maybe so!

[@lilu2256]

Do you know which toner printer is the best ?

[@NancyStamps]

You need a laser printer with toner and I recommend the manufacturers toner. Not generic.

[@babs5709]

Can you jyget toner from printer shop,I don’t purchase online.?

[@NancyStamps]

I don't recommend using straight toner

[@RachelRamey]

This is so confusing. What we want is heat activated, but if it's called heat activated, we don't want it? But I've never seen anything that says "toner foil" on the label. You just have to have all the brand names memorized, I guess?

[@NancyStamps]

The hot foils have adhesive built in: ToDo foil. Gemini Foil. Spellbinder Glimmer foil and WRMK foil quill foil, those work with special hot foil stamping dies. The other foils are toner/minc foils to be used with a laminator or minc. I have a video that show how to tell if you have hot foil or toner foil.

[@rhinestonesandwrinkles7370]

Do you still have discount for cvs

[@NancyStamps]

No, she is retiring. Everything is mostly discounted already

[@sherryebersole1349]

how come the links take me to chinese looking website on the creative vision stamps. I do foiling on transparencies , but I have such a problem with dust. I need something to dust off the transparencies.

[@NancyStamps]

They retired in May of last year. This video is old

[@sherryebersole1349]

@@NancyStamps thanks for the reply. Thats too bad. Sounded like you would of kept them in business. Lol

[@NancyStamps]

I put the link for H&H there now. It's the same quality. Better value, bigger rolls.

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

I got the rolls of deco foil for just over $2 each

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

BerniBernsify they were on sale on Amazon! I didn’t realize what a bargain they were at the time so I didn’t get them all! I got six of them. Not all the colors were on sale though.

[@sfgcardsandcraft4571]

Minor dust in the carrier sheet shouldn't make any difference.

[@NancyStamps]

sadly, yes, it does. Dust puts black spots where the foil doesn't stick. It is the number 1 common problem in foiling.

[@brendaengdahl4826]

I think you should have all of your supplies cut to size, packages open and ready to use, everything ready to use on your videos. I think your videos would be much shorter and concise. I don't like to watch demonstrators cut open packages, cut paper to the correct size, cut the correct amount of foils, etc. I want to see you demonstrate, not show yourself preparing materials, etc. A bit of prep work on your end would make your videos more enjoyable! I like your subject matter and your demonstrations, though, so I try to patiently watch.

[@NancyStamps]

Brenda you can tap the right side of the screen twice to fast forward or left side twice to rewind. Hope that helps.

[@katebird7026]

Could be wrong but I think it's pronounced too doo

[@NancyStamps]

That's what I originally thought, but it is a British company pronounced Toe-doe

[@katebird7026]

@@NancyStamps ok thank you for correcting me . I'll know now for the future.