We have accumulated a lot of ScanNCut mats over the years and since we mostly never throw any away, we need somewhere to store them all. Now, the thing with ScanNCut mats, is that they have to be stored flat - you can't bend them or roll them...they have to stay flat. This means that they can be awkward to store, mostly because of their size. We have tried a number of … [Read more...] about How We Store Our ScanNCut Mats
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Why We Don’t Use the ScanNCut Fabric Support Sheet (& What We Use Instead)
If you cut fabric with the ScanNCut, then you are probably already aware of the Hight Tack Fabric Support Sheet. For those that aren't aware, it's basically a sheet of sticky plastic that is applied onto a Standard Mat in order to make the mat stickier so that fabric can adhere to it better. Fabric needs to be on a nice sticky surface in order for it to cut well with the … [Read more...] about Why We Don’t Use the ScanNCut Fabric Support Sheet (& What We Use Instead)
Tips for Getting the Perfect Cut with your ScanNCut Machine
One of the biggest problems we faced when we started using our ScanNCut was trying to get a perfect cut. This is understandable since there are many factors to consider like blade depth, blade quality, pressure setting, cut speed, and even the quality of the mat that can affect the cut. It can be tricky when you first start out, so much so that you may even cut through … [Read more...] about Tips for Getting the Perfect Cut with your ScanNCut Machine
Zoom Precision Bracelet Making Kit – ScanNCut Tutorial & Review
If you read our previous post, you would have already seen the selection of new accessories from Zoom Precision - the makers of the Zoom Precision Engraving Tool. This is a tool that allows you to engrave with your ScanNCut, Cricut or Silhouette machines. (Note that you have to buy a different tool for each machine as each machine is set up differently.) One of the new … [Read more...] about Zoom Precision Bracelet Making Kit – ScanNCut Tutorial & Review
Zoom Precision Engraving Tool Accessories for the ScanNCut
If you are a regular watcher of our YouTube videos or reader of our blog, you may have seen our demo and review of the Zoom Precision Engraving Tool. This is a tool that allows anyone with a ScanNCut, Silhouette, Cameo or Cricut die cutting machine to engrave on aluminum, acrylic, acetate, leather, copper and more. I have had so much fun using this tool and I'm pretty sure you … [Read more...] about Zoom Precision Engraving Tool Accessories for the ScanNCut
What is a Scan and Cut machine? – Everything you need to know
If you are a crafter you may have come across the term 'ScanNCut' or 'Scan and Cut' and wondered what it means. Well, it refers to a die-cutting machine and we have been using it since 2013. I have to say, we are big fans of this machine, and we have even created a number of ScanNCut training courses on how to use it. Our courses cover cutting both paper and fabric. NOTE: We … [Read more...] about What is a Scan and Cut machine? – Everything you need to know
How to Create Pattern Stencils in Canvas Workspace (ScanNCut)
Many moons ago, we created a video on how to cut stencils with the ScanNCut. However, we never actually showed you how to create those stencils. One of our YouTube subscribers mentioned that they would like to see how to do this, so here we are with a tutorial on how to create your own stencils using Canvas Workspace.. So let's get started...and by the way, this is pretty … [Read more...] about How to Create Pattern Stencils in Canvas Workspace (ScanNCut)
ScanNCut Print to Cut Tutorial – Learn How to Fussy Cut on Your Machine
Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with Brother in any way, so the opinions in this post are our own. We may link to products that we use and review in this post and If you click a link and make a purchase using those links, we receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. The ScanNCut Print to Cut Activation Card (for DX machines only) has been out for a while now but … [Read more...] about ScanNCut Print to Cut Tutorial – Learn How to Fussy Cut on Your Machine
ScanNCut Engraving with the Zoom Precision Engraving Tool – Review
In this post, we are going to be taking a look at the Zoom Precision Engraving Tool for the ScanNCut. This was kindly sent to us by its creators to try out and you will be able to see it in action in the video posted below. Bear in mind, that we tested it only on the ScanNCut 2 but the creator tells me it works on all versions of the machine. We also only tested this … [Read more...] about ScanNCut Engraving with the Zoom Precision Engraving Tool – Review
Split Text Effect Using Canvas Workspace – ScanNCut Tutorial
A reader contacted us recently to ask how to achieve a split text type effect using the ScanNCut. I always like a challenge, so went ahead to see if it would work. I ended up with two different methods. Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions or scroll down for the written instructions (If you can't see the video, you may have an adblocker on.) Start by … [Read more...] about Split Text Effect Using Canvas Workspace – ScanNCut Tutorial