Dry embossing with a die is the process of creating an impression in a piece of cardstock, similar to how an embossing folder works. You want the die to push into the cardstock without perforating it. This is accomplished by including an embossing mat in your die sandwich. The mat absorbs the pressure that would ordinarily cut through the cardstock, leaving only the die's impression. Once the impression is formed, such as with an embossing folder, you can use either the positive or negative side in your project. There are two types of embossing mats: black and tan. Both are silicone and are remarkably durable when used. To cut with Tonic Studios Dies , we usually insert a piece of paper and a die between two clear cutting plates and ensure that there is enough extra pressure supplied by adding or withdrawing spacers supplied with the machine. In the case of the Big Shot, the proper pressure is obtained by employing the multipurpose platform with both tabs (different thickness plast
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