So glad I watched your video! For me it is the gem of foiling information because you are straightforward and kept to the subject matter. I have watched many videos from other crafters that are very good and helpful but sometimes they talk about “other stuff” that I get lost and have to constantly rewind to grasp what I need to learn. I thought yours was exceptionally wonderful and have subscribed because I like your method. Great teacher. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge.
So, I was watching Laura Bassen’s video this morning and she used the Gemini hot foil press and so I looked it up. While I was looking at it, this video came on. It’s a sign! Lol! I know what I’m asking for for Mother’s Day.
This was so helpful - thank you. I've been refusing to consider foiling due to space and budget restraints, but your video pushed me off the fence and I'm going to make it work. Ha. Off to shop!
Thank you for this video. I was interested in a hot foil machine but have the Gemini and notice a lot of people were using Spellbinders. I didn't want to get another die cut machine just for the hot foil machine. But after some Google searching i have found that Gemini has a hot foil machine and PinkFresh Studio has a video on how to use it. Thank you so much. Now I need to make my purchase.
Wow! I just watched your video..and audibly gasped at your beautiful golden die cut leaves! I need to buy a hot foil machine now! Thanks from northern Portugal 🇵🇹!!
Fabulous video Carissa and so timely. I’ve decided on the Gemini foil press machine. As soon as I get customer invoices sent and payments coming in, I’ll be shipping for the Gemini. Thank you for the detailed comparison of the products.
Have just come across your video as I’m investigating whether to get involved in hot foiling. Your video is so clear and informative and totally what I needed. Thank you so very much Carissa. Love from Stella in the UK
Those cards are so pretty. Thanks so much for this Carissa. I'm still learning. I have both systems but feel more comfortable and so far getting better results with the gemini foil press. I must say I've had the foil press much longer and have a much better feel for the machine so it's probably not fair to say it's better but I do get a better foiling with it with less over foiling.
Thanks so much for a terrific tutorial on both hot foil systems! I've really been on the fence about investing in one. I love the look you get, but thought to myself, do I really want to invest in another pricier system? However after watching this video, seeing all the additional things you can do with it, I've made up my mind to invest in one! You made some really lovely samples today!
I am so glad I came across your video on foiling! I am trying to learn how to do this with my new Gemini Foil Press and was so confused. After watching your video, you cleared a lot of the confusion for me. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the comparisons and the instructions. I just got a Gemini Foil Press and didn’t know ho long or what heat setting to use and your tips helped me so much. I’m so excited to get started.❤️ PS love how your nail color matched the card stock.
I don’t have a hot foil system yet…you’ve answered some of my questions especially if you could use regular dies as well. Still not sure which i want, but i think I’m leaning towards the gemini but I’d have to buy the gemini jr as well.
Wow I finally got the foiling thank you so much for explaining it so detailed I can finally understand it and for the tip that we can foil our regular dies. Awesome video. Love the comparison of both systems. I went with the spellbinders glimmer.
I actually own the CC Foilpress with both platforms since they came out with a larger size platform afterwards to go with my Gemini Jr. and Gemini. I just purchased the Spellbinders Platinum 6 die cutting machine and found the Glimmer Hot Foiling system marked down at Hobby Lobby so I had to purchase it saving $45. Figured I have the new die cutting machine plus I own the Tim Holtz Vagabond machine both compatible with the Glimmer. Also, Spellbinders has way more hot foiling plates to choose from than Crafters Companion. Crafters Companion states their foil was specifically produced to work with their machine so, I would buy both brands of foils. Love my CC Foil machine but have yet to try the Glimmer. I have never tried the Spellbinders foil plates on my CC Foilpress yet either. I do love that CC dies have foil plates that also die cut as well.
I know this video is older so I don't even think you'll see this comment, but: I really love and appreciate the way you explain things. You're very informative but at the same time your tone is very reassuring, instilling confidence in the listener/viewer! Thank you so much for this! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Carissa, You and I have the identical engagement ring. I've never seen anyone else with it. Companies must be bringing that design back since my ring is 33 years old and your a young chick! lol
Great video! I appreciate the side-by-side comparison of the two hot foiling systems. I own the Spellbinders Glimmer system and really struggle with the over foiling....it looks like the Gemini system is the machine I should have purchased 😞 I also appreciate that you showed how to foil with regular dies, but was confused why they didn’t cut when you ran them through the die cut machines. I assumed an embossing pad would be needed to prevent cutting the cardstock. Thanks Carissa!
I have tried and tried to foil on to a paper die cut as you demonstrated and I still can’t get a clean solid foil. I am using the Gemini metal plate and the Spellbinders platinum die cut machine. Any suggestions?
@@carissawiley I have the cuttlebug (lol) - so I don't even know if either could work. I think I would have to buy a new die cut machine along with the foil system!
Thanks Carissa! I appreciate the direct comparison between the two foiling systems plus the demonstration of using a die to apply the foil to card stock 😍
You could use the solid glimmer plate. I have noticed that my Spellbinder likes it ran forward and then backwards without an extra cardstock. It keeps mine from over foiling, but my friend's machine likes it with an extra cardstock.
I agree that the hot foil takes everything to the “next” level. It certainly is worth learning a new technique for the elegance it can give to a project!
I had watched a video that showed how to get larger lines using a certain paper over the die. Do you know how to do that? Some of the dies have such thin cutting lines and if we could get the foil to show up larger it would be great. I do not know what video it was or the paper, thought maybe you would know the process. Thank you so much for the wonderful information.