Quick Navigation What’s New with the KNK Zing Orbit?Where Can the KNK Zing Be Used?What Kind of Materials Can Be Used with the KNK Zing?What Accessories Work with the KNK Zing?How Does the KNK Zing Orbit Perform?What Are the Negative Aspects of the KNK Zing Orbit?What Else Is There to Know about the KNK Zing … Read more
If you have ever tried to cut out letters or intricate designs from paper with a regular pair of scissors, you know how difficult it can be. Trying to cut out the center of a circle without folding the paper or punching a hole in the middle? Forget about it! This is where die cutters … Read more
Quick Navigation What Is Vinyl Used for, and What Kinds Are There?Heat Transfer VinylKINDS OF HEAT TRANSFER VINYLAdhesive Vinyl What is vinyl? The word conjures up different images for different people. In the first half of the 1900’s, vinyl was used to produce millions of record albums, which were played over and over again, their … Read more
For as long as can be remembered, people have sought out ways of decorating their clothing and household items to add color and interest. Hand-painted scenes on silk scarves or a delicately embroidered floral motif on the bodice of a dress have always been popular. Since the mid century there has been a rise in … Read more
Crafters and do-it yourselfers everywhere threw their arms up in celebration when the Silhouette Company released their new Portrait model. The Portrait craft-cutting machine is compatible with Windows and Mac computers. You can download designs online or create your own unique art with the Silhouette Studio. The Silhouette Portrait will draw shapes and cut paper, … Read more
Have you ever wanted to dip a toe in t-shirt design? While this used to be a considered a niche hobby that only those who were seriously into art tried, new technology is making it easier for more people to put the designs from their minds onto a t-shirt. Quick Navigation T-Shirt Design Software FAQs1. … Read more
Rotary cutters are fine for simple DIY projects, but you can get neater results and prevent accidents by investing in a fabric cutting machine. Digital machines and manual die cutting machines allow you to cut fabric at a faster pace and will open up new possibilities for your DIY projects. We have reviewed some of … Read more
Did you know that decorative and informative decals have been around since 1750? Simon Francois Ravenet created the first decal using heated copper plates, coloring and tissue paper. This method quickly became popular for decorating fancy dishes for rich people. The process was time-consuming, but the result was often beautiful. In the 1890s, Duplex Paper hit … Read more
Everybody has that one person in his or her life that is impossible to buy a gift for. Whether it’s the father who always buys what he wants as soon as he wants it or the romantic partner who always says “I don’t want anything” when asked what kind of gift they hope to receive. It … Read more
Crafting in any capacity can be relaxing and rewarding. Sometimes, however, you wish you could do more with the tools you already have. You enjoy using your die cut machine, but there are times when you find it lacking. It can be limiting in the type of projects you can create. While you still enjoy … Read more