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WORKSPACE
Brother’s online software allows you to start creating your own shapes. It’s free to ScanNCut users and the images can be saved and used on your own machine.
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TOTAL ACCURACY
The ScanNCut is a stand alone electronic cutting machine, so just plug it in and off you go!
SCAN...
Enjoy your favourite
stamped images the easy way – simply scan them in and then let the
machine take care of the cutting, too. It’s up to you how you use those images, but what we do know is that easier preparation means more time experimenting. If that’s not enough, you’ll find crafting with scrap pieces of paper a breeze – put your scraps on the mat and move the images to fit on those pieces of paper.
Measure twice; cut once... it applies to papercrafting just as much as it does stitching – that is unless you’re using the
ScanNCut. Use this function to quickly and easily change sizes of shapes to exactly
what you need, so you can create the
perfect matts and layers. Millimetre by millimetre or inch by inch, you’re guaranteed total accuracy.
X Stick to card or experiment with different mediums. The machine can
cut through everything from paper to parchment, construction board and even fabric. Just imagine the possibilities and the different types of crafts you
can try... plus all the amazing mixed media projects at your fingertips. It’s so exciting to discover your designer potential!
MOVING ON...
Craft like a pro
Once you’ve discovered the basic functions, you’ll be wanting
to check out more! There are some amazing expansion kits that can
be purchased, including foiling and embossing, and a universal pen holder
which means you can introduce your own pens for drawing and writing.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Helen answers your common questions
How do I know what pressures
and blade depth to use?
“The SDX machine has an automatic blade function so you don’t need to worry, however on CM series machines, I would suggest using the test feature as each material will differ.
If you are having trouble cutting through something, don’t automatically increase the
As well as scanning in images and then cutting them directly, the machine
can also save images on its own memory. This means that if you like to draw, you can scan, duplicate and enlarge your own pictures to use for your original projects.
Welding might sound a bit techie, but this is a superb function that means you can
create some really unusual shapes, as well as your own card blanks.
blade depth. Consider adjusting the pressure (how hard the blade is pushing into the material) for a clean, accurate cut.”
My fabric is moving around when the blade tries to cut it. What can I do?
“If you are having difficulty with fabric, add a Brother fabric support sheet to a standard mat and keep that for cutting fabric.”
How can I keep mats stickier for longer?
“Keep the dust cover on the mat when not in use to keep it from drying out, and use a Brother scraper to remove stuck bits. If your mat is no longer sticky, use washi tape to keep the item in place.”
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