Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Tips & Tricks

[@RebeccaKeppel]

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[@martharodriguez4864]

Rebecca, thank you so much ❤ for your valuable tips!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

I’m glad you found them helpful! Happy crafting!

[@stamperssecret5379]

Hello glitter girl! I had the Spellbinder foil system maybe two years ago. It was long before there were so many tutorials on KZbin. I just couldn’t figure it out and sold it along with all the colors of foil I had. You know you want to be prepared. Lol. You make it so easy, mi amiga!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Oh no Deb! I can see how it definitely has a learning curve and would be frustrating if you weren't getting it to work for you! :( I was definitely lucky to have that 100lb cardstock on hand because it is the perfect weight. I had originally bought it for Copic coloring because it is super smooth, but then I found the Heffy Doodle copic friendly cardstock and love that for alcohol markers so the Hammermill was just sitting around and I thought, let's try it!

[@sherrilarge1483]

I have had a glimmer machine for 2 years tried it when I first got it hated it put it back in the box and its still there . Your video got me inspired to get it out and try it again. Thank you.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

I could totally see that happening! It can be so frustrating when a machine that you spend a decent amount of money on doesn't work the way you want! I recommend taking an afternoon and know that a bunch of my first attempts did not work out at all! By trying out different smooth papers you have and different sandwiches I think you will find the perfect combination for you!

[@pamelagentrybailey3355]

I love your videos. They are always informative and so much fun.! Thank you 😊

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thank you so much, Pamela! That makes me so happy to hear! Thanks for being here!💕

[@paintingchick]

Thank you for this helpful video. I just got my glimmer machine in November and really haven’t had time to set down and play with it. Now you have given me the courage to try it. 😊

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Oh yay! Yes! Just grab an afternoon and try out some different cardstocks and sandwiches and see what works for you!

[@kathybogner6646]

Loved them for little gifts. Everybody loves a bookmark.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

I gave one to my daughter. She’s a voracious reader so when I told her you can never have enough bookmarks it’s really true! 😅

[@martharodriguez4864]

Rebecca, thank you so much for giving excellent tips for how to use the glimmer machine...your glimmer cards came out perfect!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thank you so much, Martha! I am so happy to hear that the tips are helpful! I am so excited about all the Glimmer-ing I will be doing now that I've found my perfect combination!

[@lizjohnson1174]

I know I've said this before, but I'm gonna say it again....I LOVE your videos! You're always so informative and adorable to watch! Adorable??!! Maybe not the best word, but I love your bubbly attitude. I've been on the fence about the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil machine. Do I really need another machine? Why do you do this to me Rebecca? I'm gonna have to get one for my birthday. I have watched other videos that show if you get foil in places you don't want, just use the Mono eraser to get it off. But I did like your tips on using the cardstock shim. Great idea. Thank you for the video and your time. You rock! Oh yea...you're definitely rocking that lavender nail polish too! LOL And yessssss...B-roll! 😁😁🥰🥰

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thank you SO much Liz. When I am tired and overwhelmed and behind on everything seeing your kind words really lifts me up. So thank you so much for that. 💕 As for the Glimmer....I am really loving it.😬 I know, I know I had the same thoughts as you...do I really need another machine? And where am I going to put all those foil plates I now want to buy!!??!!😅 But I do really love it! I have used a mono eraser for over foiling, but it definitely works best if it is just little bits, not big random splotches like I was getting lol! Thank YOU for spending time hanging out with me and for your kind words too, watching all the way through and laughing with me! 💕😘🤗

[@JenAultman]

I still am unsure I want to jump into this pool.I love the cards you created, the splatter plate is amazing. 🙂

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thank you so much, Jen! That set of dies with the script sentiments and the splatters are super swoon worthy! I totally hear you. I've had my eye on the Glimmer since it came out....what, two years ago? With a big purchase like that I always do a pros and cons list. My cons were expense, finding room for another machine, how much would I really use it and the idea that I would need new dies and then store those too lol! But, on the pros side I love foiling and Yana Smakula's foiled cards sold me. I couldn't believe the absolute perfect foiling impression. And it is just so easy! And now that lots of card making companies are making foil plates, there are tons of options. Is it a necessity? No, but it is really nice to have lol.

[@KimberlyInSoCal310]

Excellent tips for the Glimmer system, Rebecca, really appreciate it when you do videos like this, they are very helpful! You got some excellent results with the system, and gave tips I've not seen before. Yana and Jennifer McGuire both have a number of videos with tips on using the Glimmer system; I'll be bookmarking this video along with theirs. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

So glad they were helpful! It was Yana's always gorgeous foiled cards that made me decide to finally grab the Glimmer! And of course everything JM does is brilliant!💕 Thanks so much for watching!

[@michellemumford7432]

Oh my!! Think I might NEEEED this for my birthday (if I can only wait till July) & what a great idea to have monthly kits for it. Aaand you have made the most adorable cards ... I'm drooling at the yumminess!! Love, love, love how much detail you included & I would never have plucked up the courage without seeing this video. Do Spellbinders know what they have in you? I sure hope so. Thanks so much, gorgeous girl 😍😄💞

[@victoriakellogg6459]

Becca, you're a Superb crafter and ALWAYS seem as if you have had all these products FOREVER!!! The hot foil system is not in my budget for now so will just use my laminater for awhile longer! LOL Foil on my crafty Sister XOXOXO

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thank you, my friend! I definitely don't like to share until I feel comfortable standing behind a product! I totally hear you about the price point. I waited a LONG time before finally breaking down and grabbing one! And of course I still love my laminator and other methods of foiling, but I am most impressed with how the Glimmer handles small type font and delicate script fonts that I usually struggle with other foiling methods. If it does make it into your budget or for a birthday gift, just know that I highly recommend it with 5 stars! Yes!! You keep shining too my friend!💕💕💕

[@kathybogner6646]

I can’t believe this! Guess what I got in the mail today? The spellbinders hot foil glimmer machine, lots of foil, several hot foil dies, and even the kinetic die you showed a few weeks ago! Oh, yes, some embossing folders too! It was a bonanza for my birthday! Starting to foil tomorrow so loved watching this video! Your ideas are great! Loved seeing how you figured out what to use. Happy foiling!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Oh my gosh that is too funny! Great minds craft alike lol! Is your birthday this month? Happy belated birthday if I already missed it!💕 You will be seeing lots more of the Spellbinders Glimmer for sure! You'll have to let me know how much you love it!! Hope you are having the best crafty weekend! ✨

[@lauramartin7300]

Thanks for the great info on this product.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Glad to hear it was helpful!

[@stephanieloughead4479]

Hi Rebecca. What a great video. I haven't yet ventured into the world of hot foiling but I am definitely intrigued. So many beautiful cards. I loved the first one you made with the pink card stock and the foiled magnolias.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Hi Stephanie! It took me a long time to decide to buy the Glimmer, but I really love how easy it is once you find your perfect cardstock and sandwich. I know lots of cardmaking companies are coming out with the foil plates too so you'll be seeing more options here for sure! Thank you so much for watching and the kind words!

[@patriciatoscano9752]

So stunning 🤩 and as always love the out takes 😊

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@marthahollowell1550]

Thank you so much for this video. So helpful. Tfs

[@cathylombard964]

I always enjoy your videos. You give excellent directions.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thank you so much, Cathy! That makes me so happy to hear!

[@pollymcfadden1405]

Wow! You really did a great job explaining the hot foil system. Well done as always and very pretty cards. Thanks.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thank you so much, Polly! I was a little worried this one was all over the place because I wanted to share my learning process and how I came to my conclusion of what worked best for me, but I was worried it would be too much information. LOL! Thanks for spending time with me and thanks for your kind words.

[@michelefrost734]

Thanks for this super thorough video! I actually bought the Couture Creations Go Press N Foil a few years ago. The Glimmer either wasn't out yet or had just come out or I might have gotten that instead. The GPnF is popular in Europe and particularly in Australia (duh, CC is an Aussie company). It's very very similar to the Glimmer and works pretty well in my Platinum. P.S. my favorite card is, of all things, that magnolia on the pink cardstock. Your influence is rubbing off on me 😉. Thanks!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

I was so late to the hot press foiling game, but I am pretty hooked now! I just don't know where I am going to put all the amazing foil plates that all these companies are coming out with now! OK, someone record this: Michele likes the pink card best lol!💕 Thanks for being here, my friend!💕

[@susanknight183]

Great demo Rebecca, thank you 😊 🌍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🌍

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thanks, Susan! Hope you're having a wonderful, crafty weekend!

[@mrsmcphate]

Thanks for sharing this. I just started using my foiling system and needed this info! These cards are all so cute. I love that die with the rays! So awesome. Thanks again!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

My biggest tip if you've just started is try not to get frustrated if you don't get 100% perfect results from the jump. Some days the stars are aligned and I get great results. Other days it takes several tries for me to get the look I want.

[@mrsmcphate]

@@RebeccaKeppel thank you for that bit of advice! I'll try to rein in my expectations a bit! LOL! Thank you again for your reply.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

@@mrsmcphate I know it's an expensive venture so it feels like it should always be 100% flawless, but there are just so many different factors that go into the result -- the quality of the foil plate, the foil, the paper, the sandwich and on and on, so yes, management of expectations is key! :) But most of all, have fun! :)

[@MichelleColeCreates]

Fantastic information!! I just got a Glimmer but haven't used it yet.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Oh yay! Hope you love it!

[@alexistroncoso9710]

Thanks for sharing. I get my Glimmer hot foil system for Xmas but still can’t use it...I think Inwas waiting for a video like this...thank U so much.. ❤️❤️❤️💞

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Oh yay! What a wonderful Christmas gift! I hope you love it! yesss....just take an afternoon and don't get upset if your very first impression is not perfect, you will figure out the right formulation for you with a little trial and error!

[@alexistroncoso9710]

@@RebeccaKeppel ohhhh thank U so much. I love your tips, really do.

[@betyerpwet]

Thanks for the video, Rebecca! I am surprised to see you not use the milky green spacer pad for the sandwich though. Were you overfoiling with it there?

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thanks for watching! Yes, depending on the thickness of your cardstock, you may really need to adjust what you use. I was definitely over foiling with both plates and 100lb cardstock.

[@nevah8366]

Thank you for this video. I just bought the Spellbinders Hot Foil Plate but haven't used it yet. Your cards are beautiful and inspirational. Must I use the hot foil machine to get the pattern from the hot foil die?

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thank you so much, Neva! Yes, the Spellbinders foil plates require a hot foiling system like the Glimmer machine.

[@francewhereyouare2148]

Love the information, thanks! As a glimmer beginner, I'm interested in how you would keep all the dies straight for making a card front design or adding sentiments if you didn't want to die cut them out too. I can see there might be issues keeping everything in place for the foiling and die cut machine. Any thoughts?

[@arlenepike7008]

Love how you explain the use of the system with various foils and card stock. Do you have any hints for removing the platform from the machine? Mine is so hard to remove that I’ve hurt my hand and had trouble with paper shifting and messing up borders or stripes. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Oh no! I do know that some people recommend pulling the platform from the machine before placing the foil and paper, but I don't think it is supposed to be that difficult to pull out. I would contact Spellbinders customer service and ask if there is anything you can do.

[@michelefrost734]

I don't know about the difficulty removing the platform, but Spellbinders makes a heat safe low tack tape that works really well. I think it's called Easy See? I can't remember the exact name, but it's yellow. Hope that helps

[@arlenepike7008]

@@michelefrost734 Thank you.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

@@michelefrost734 ooooh i need to check that out!

[@marydoherty6859]

I am new to foiling and loving it! What is the foil that comes in at about the <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="170">2:50</a> time stamp? It's the 3rd one over. I love it but don't see it listed. Thanks =)

[@RebeccaKeppel]

It is so much fun, isn't it? It's amazing how much shine and pretty design you can add so quickly! I think the foil you are asking about is this one: • Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Aura --- ldli.co/e/kqqlk9m [ SPL ] I should've put all those foils in the list even though I haven't used them all yet because some of them are still on sale! Will do that now!

[@janicesteiner1328]

I enjoyed your tips. I rarely use my glimmer machine because it is so hard to pull the platform out of the docking station. I actually have to use a stylus to help pry it loose. Any suggestions for how to loosen its strong grip?

[@hiki2378]

Thank u so much

[@theslowcrafter]

Lovely cards! The silver foil on pink is so beautiful! Do you happen to know if it works with the Vagabond?

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thank you! I couldn't believe how beautifully the foil transferred on the Spellbinders colorful cardstock! Unfortunately I am not sure the Glimmer will work with the Vagabond. The instruction manual says it is "designed to work with the Platinum and Platinum 6....(and can) also be used with the Big Shot..."

[@theslowcrafter]

@@RebeccaKeppel ok thanks for the info!

[@RebeccaKeppel]

@@theslowcrafter 👍

[@nancibowen7747]

Thank you so much! Very helpful. Are you or have you had trouble taking out platform? I have had my machine over a year. It constantly sticks and shifts when I am struggling to take out platform. Any comments would be helpful. Many thanks.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Sometimes it is a bit harder to take out then others, but I've started not putting the paper down until I pull the platform out so if it does shift I can put the paper on top afterwards.

[@cathylombard964]

Can you use the Glimmer dies with a Cuttlebug die cut machine?

[@RebeccaKeppel]

The instruction manual specifies you can use it with a Spellbinders Platinum, Platinum 6 and a Big Shot Machine, but unfortunately does not specifically mention a Cuttlebug so I can't say whether it would work or not.

[@cathylombard964]

@@RebeccaKeppel Thanks for looking. I appreciate it.

[@SandraMolyneux]

How do you store your hot foil plates?

[@RebeccaKeppel]

I place them in die pockets and store them in the same organizer as my stamps and dies, but in their own section so all my foil plates are together.

[@SandraMolyneux]

@@RebeccaKeppelthank you!

[@pau_and_party]

Hi Rebecca nice to meet you. I have this machine since a couple of months but It really doesn'T work as I thought at first. Mainly I have many manu die cuts from others brands,... maybe is this?? Thank you .

[@ginmcd]

Do you have any advice on how to make the actual hot foil plate to pull out easier from the machine. Mine plugs in so hard that it's difficult to unplug it from the machine to run through my die cutting machine. I've tried to just plug and unplug it to see if that will loosen it up a bit but it hasn't seemed to make it not be so tight. I know it has to make contact with the machine base but it takes so much force to unplug it that what is laying on top shifts.

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Sometimes mine gets a little sticky to remove too. Maybe it is where I am placing my hands to remove it? I have heard others sometimes have a really hard time to remove it. Mine isn't that bad, but I do sometimes shift everything when I remove it. Sometimes I place the foil then remove it then place the paper and plates quickly and run it through. That might be your best bet. If it is RAELLY REALLY hard to get it to come out, you might want to check with Spellbinders customer service?

[@carolstella6776]

This is one thing I just can’t justify buying. It’s a very big investment for something that may or may not give you good results! I can get similar results with my stamps and embossing powder, while using what I already have. The crafting industry seems to be turning into a money pit. While it’s nice to have new products, we also have to ask ourselves how much we’re willing to spend to make cards!

[@phyllis7539]

Too much work and not worth the investment, but love watching you on KZbin

[@RebeccaKeppel]

Thanks for watching! The only "work" was the trial and error of figuring out the paper and sandwich, but once that's done it is definitely the easiest way to get great foiling on cards!

[@ElisaDegutierrez-tj2bt]

😢 no hay. Traductor

[@gingerpayne7310]

Thank you for a great information for the glitter machine. Do you know if you can use it on the Sizzix big shot?

[@RebeccaKeppel]

You can! The instruction manual specifically mentions that it can be used with the Big Shot! Thanks for watching!