Grand Calibur FAQ - SpellbindersHomeProducts
Die Cut MachinesNestabilitiesGrand
NestabilitiesBorderabilitiesEdgeabilitiesShapeabilitiesFrameabilitiesMegabilitiesImpressabilitiesPresto
PunchCreate Your Dream WeddingLimited EditionFontsAccessoriesSeasonal
ProductsNew ProductsCatalogHow-To
How-to VideosFAQDie ListPresto Punch FAQGrand Calibur FAQTips 'N' TricksIdea
Gallery
CardsLayoutsMini AlbumsPartyHome DecorHolidaysDesign TeamBlogContact Us
Search Site
Search 1-888-547-0400Skip to Main Content »Sign Up
For our NewsletterNewsletter
Just Enter your Email Below:
Create AccountWishlistLog In
Shopping cart:
View Cart | Checkout
You have no items in your cart.You're currently on:
Home / Grand Calibur FAQ
Follow Us:
Die Cut Machines
Nestabilities
Grand Nestabilities
Borderabilities
Edgeabilities
Shapeabilities
Frameabilities
Megabilities
Impressabilities
Presto Punch
Create Your Dream Wedding
Limited Edition
Fonts
Accessories
Seasonal Products
New Products
Quick Cards
Scrapbook Pages
Home Decor
Altered Items
Grand Calibur Compatibility FAQ
How do I cut Spellbinders™ die templates in my Grand Calibur™?
How do I emboss Spellbinders die templates in my Grand Calibur?
How do I emboss Spellbinders Impressabilities™ in my Grand Calibur?
How do I use Sizzlits™ or Cuttlebug™ dies in my Grand Calibur? (also applies
to Clearlits, Thin Cutz by Ellison or other low profile dies)
How do I emboss Sizzlits or Cuttlebug dies in my Grand Calibur?
How do I use Quickutz™ dies in my Grand Calibur? (also applies to other
chemically etched dies, such as Zip'eCuts™, Zip'eSnaps™, SAR™ [Some Assembly
Required], BossKuts™, Dienamics™, CutUps™, Doo-Hickeys, and the like)
How do I use Sizzix™ Originals dies in my Grand Calibur? (also applies to
Zip’e Slims™, Compact Dies by Cross-Cuts®, Thick Cuts by Ellison Design™,
Sizzix™ Bigz or other steel rule dies)
How do I use a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder in my Grand Calibur?
How do I use a Fiskars Embossing Plate in my Grand Calibur?
How do I cut a window card with my Grand Calibur?
How do I emboss with a brass stencil in my Grand Calibur?
How do I use a charm to create and embossed image?
How do I flatten bottle caps in my Grand Calibur?
How do I set eyelets in my Grand Calibur?
Using 8½ x 11" Paper
CAUTIONS
WARRANTY INFORMATION
How do I cut Spellbinders die templates in my Grand Calibur?
Start with the A Base Plate on the bottom, place the Spellbinders die template
with the cut side facing up. Add the media on top of the die template, desired
pattern facing down. Cover with the C Cutting Plate and insert into the front
of the Grand Calibur. Turn the handle, and the sandwich exits at the back of
the Grand Calibur.
How do I emboss Spellbinders die templates in my Grand Calibur?
Start with the A Base Plate on the bottom. Place the Spellbinders die template
with the cut side facing up. Add the media on top of the die template, desired
pattern facing down. Cover it with the Tan Embossing Pad, then the B Embossing
Plate. Insert into the front of the Grand Calibur, turn the handle and the
sandwich exits at the back of the machine.
How do I emboss Spellbinders Impressabilities in my Grand Calibur?
Start with the A Base Plate on the bottom, place the Impressabilities template
on it. Cover with media, facing down. Cover it with the Tan Embossing Pad,
then the B Embossing Plate. Insert into the front of the Grand Calibur, turn
the handle and the sandwich exits at the back of the machine.
How do I use Sizzlits or Cuttlebug dies in my Grand Calibur?
With the C Cutting Plate on the bottom, place the die cut side facing up. Add
the media on top of the die, with the desired pattern facing down. Cover with
the W-025 Raspberry Spacer Plate and insert into the front of the Grand Calibur.
Turn the handle and the sandwich exits at the back of the machine.
How do I emboss Sizzlits or Cuttlebug dies in my Grand Calibur?
Start with the A Base Plate on the bottom, place the die cut side facing up.
Add the media on top of the die with the desired pattern facing down. Cover
with the Tan Embossing Pad and W-025 Raspberry Spacer Plate. Insert into the
front of the Grand Calibur. Turn the handle and the sandwich exits at the back
of the machine.
How do I use Quickutz dies in my Grand Calibur?
The sandwich for Quickutz dies is the same sandwich as Spellbinders die
templates in the Grand Calibur.
How do I use Sizzix Originals dies in my Grand Calibur?
Sizzix Originals and similarly sized dies will not fit in the Grand Calibur.
How do I use a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder in my Grand Calibur?
Start with the A Base Plate on the bottom. Place the folder with cardstock on
top of the A Base Plate and cover with the Tan Embossing Mat then the W-025
Raspberry Spacer Plate. Insert into the front of the Grand Calibur. Turn the
handle and the sandwich exits at the back of the machine.
NOTE: There will be a thinner spacer plate available soon for use with the embossing folders
Currently the spacer plate is just a little tight and could break your plates.
How do I use a Fiskars Embossing Plate in my Grand Calibur?
Start with the A Base Plate on the bottom. Place the Fiskars Embossing Plate on
it, next the cardstock, and cover with the Tan Embossing Mat and the W-025
Raspberry Spacer Plate. Insert into the front of the Grand Calibur. Turn the
handle and the sandwich exits at the back of the machine.
How do I cut a window card with my Grand Calibur?
Start with the A Base Plate on the bottom. Align the die template on the front
of the card, with the cut side facing the card. Secure it in place with
removable tape. Open the card, and place it on the A Base Plate with the die
template facing up. Cover with the C Cutting Plate. Insert the sandwich into the
front of the Grand Calibur, turn the handle and the sandwich exits at the back
of the machine.
How do I emboss with a brass stencil in my Grand Calibur?
Start with the A Base Plate on the bottom. Place the brass stencil then the
media to emboss on top of it, desired side facing down. Cover it with Tan
Embossing Pad. To avoid lines from the outside edge of the stencil, cut a Tan
Embossing Pad slightly smaller than the stencil. Place the B Embossing Plate on
top and insert into the front of the Grand Calibur. Turn the handle and the
sandwich exits at the back of the machine.
How do I use a charm to create and embossed image?
Start with the B Embossing Plate on the bottom. Add a low profile charm with the
design facing up. Add the media to emboss over the top of the charm, with the
desired side facing up. Cover it with the Tan Embossing Pad. Depending on the
depth of the charm, you may need to shim the sandwich with cardstock. Cover with
the W-025 Raspberry Spacer Plate and insert into the front of the Grand Calibur.
Turn the handle and the sandwich exits at the back of the machine. Because the
size of charms and found items can vary, please test the sandwich with scrap
media before using up your desired media.
How do I flatten bottle caps in my Grand Calibur?
Start with the B Embossing Plate on the bottom. Place a piece of scrap paper on
the B Embossing Plate. Next position the bottle caps on the paper with the edges
facing up, flat side facing the paper. Cover with the Tan Embossing Pad, and
then the W-025 Raspberry Spacer Plate. Insert the sandwich into the front of the
Grand Calibur. Turn the handle and the sandwich exits at the back of the
machine.
NOTE: Only use new, uncrimped bottle caps for this sandwich.
How do I set eyelets in my Grand Calibur?
How do I set eyelets in my Grand Calibur? Start with the B Embossing Plate on
the bottom. Then layer the Tan Embossing Mat. Next place the media, with eyelets
inserted into holes, with the front side of the paper facing down, eyelet
‘backside’ facing up. Place an eyelet washer onto each eyelet. Cover with the
W-015 Eyelet Setting Plate, then the W-025 Raspberry Spacer Plate. Insert the
sandwich into the front of the Grand Calibur. The handle and the sandwich exits
at the back of the machine.
NOTE: Use aluminum eyelets, and they should be a snug fit in the eyelet hole.
Using 8½ x 11" Paper
The Grand Calibur allows a consumer to pass an 8½ x 11" piece of paper through
the machine with out trimming the paper. However, the edges of the paper will
crinkle as they do so.
In the cases where an end user actually wishes to use the full piece of paper as
their die cut item they can preserve the edges by removing the tray.
To remove the tray:
1. Secure the Grand Calibur unit to a table, counter top or other smooth, strong
surface.
2. Pull the tray out until you are able to grip the sides with both hands.
3. Tug FIRMLY with both hands straight out from the machine.
4. The tray will pop out but will require some firm tugs.
The tray and machine should not be damaged. 8½ x 11" paper will now pass
through the machine without damage to the edges.
NOTE: The tray serves as a guide to align the plates as they feed into the
machine. When using the machine without the tray take extra care to load the
plates straight into the machine. The die cutting and embossing functionality is
not affected by the tray.
To replace the tray:
1. Align the grooves in the tray with the pink “rails” inside of the opening of
the Grand Calibur.
2. Firmly push and tap the tray back into the unit taking care to keep it
straight and even with the machine.
3. The tray will then snap into place. If the sides should become unevenly
entered into the machine, pull the tray back out and replace it keeping both
sides straight.
CAUTIONS
If the result of a die-cut is incomplete cuts, please add a shim (piece of paper
at least as large as your die templates) between the Base Plate (A) and your die
template to increase the pressure while die-cutting.
The Die/Embossing sandwich should be stacked in the correct order. Attempting to
use incorrect plates may cause damage to the machine. Please be sure the
combination of plates is correct.
If you have difficulty moving the sandwich through the machine, it may be caused
by an incorrect combination of plates. Please reverse the handle to release the
sandwich and check your plate combination. Forcing an incorrectly stacked
sandwich through the Grand Calibur will cause damage to your machine.
As with any papercrafting device, from scissors to die cutters, please exercise
caution. Our equipment and dies are not meant for use by unsupervised children.
For safety, after use, store out of reach of children.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The Spellbinders Paper Arts Grand Calibur comes with a limited one (1) year
warranty. The Grand Calibur is warranted to be free of defects in workmanship
and materials. Spellbinders will repair or replace a defective product or parts
without charge with proof of purchase. If the product is damaged due to misuse
or neglect the warranty is null and void. Register your warranty at
Spellbinders Customer Service or call 1-888-547-0400