Re: Sizzix eclips + Sure Cuts a Lot
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 5:18 pm
Hey Dawn,
I spent/wasted almost all day online comparing, watching youtube videos, reading and learning! Here's what I came up with.
I found this http://die-cutting-machines-review.toptenreviews.com/ which helped tremendously! I clicked on about everything they had to offer!
Also, for me, I think that I like the Craftwell ECraft. I thought about what I will use it for and watched the videos. And for the price, I think this is my starter machine. I almost was going to go for the Gazelle, but here's what I DID NOT like, the fact that it has absolutely no screen on the machine itself (I like gadgets) and also that it has to be hooked up to a computer. At first I didn't think that the hooking up part was an issue, but it would be nice to be able to work your designs in the software, transfer them to the SD Card, bring them to the machine and go. My computer area is already cluttered with peripherals and I don't know where I would put it anyway. So for me, that is a good feature.
Also the ECraft does not require a mat. Now with no experience that seems like a good thing, but who knows I can be wrong. I also like the roll feature on the back. I have a small embroidery / printed garment business and I could just see me needing to print out 50 or more of the same design in the transferable vinyl. With this, there would be no reloading, just hook up the roll, set it for 50 and go! If you're not sure what I'm talking about, watch the videos it will show you.
Also this one is a lot cheaper than the Gazelle and as you can see it rates up there pretty high. It is also compatible with SCAL version 3. So that is what I learned today. Didn't get my work done, didn't get dinner cooked, just "played" on the computer. Bad mommy.
Hope this helps!
~Vicki
I spent/wasted almost all day online comparing, watching youtube videos, reading and learning! Here's what I came up with.
I found this http://die-cutting-machines-review.toptenreviews.com/ which helped tremendously! I clicked on about everything they had to offer!
Also, for me, I think that I like the Craftwell ECraft. I thought about what I will use it for and watched the videos. And for the price, I think this is my starter machine. I almost was going to go for the Gazelle, but here's what I DID NOT like, the fact that it has absolutely no screen on the machine itself (I like gadgets) and also that it has to be hooked up to a computer. At first I didn't think that the hooking up part was an issue, but it would be nice to be able to work your designs in the software, transfer them to the SD Card, bring them to the machine and go. My computer area is already cluttered with peripherals and I don't know where I would put it anyway. So for me, that is a good feature.
Also the ECraft does not require a mat. Now with no experience that seems like a good thing, but who knows I can be wrong. I also like the roll feature on the back. I have a small embroidery / printed garment business and I could just see me needing to print out 50 or more of the same design in the transferable vinyl. With this, there would be no reloading, just hook up the roll, set it for 50 and go! If you're not sure what I'm talking about, watch the videos it will show you.
Also this one is a lot cheaper than the Gazelle and as you can see it rates up there pretty high. It is also compatible with SCAL version 3. So that is what I learned today. Didn't get my work done, didn't get dinner cooked, just "played" on the computer. Bad mommy.
Hope this helps!
~Vicki