Cutting on the SDX model of ScanNcut

Here I am using the SDX1000 to cut vinyl. No test cut and the machine is set to auto depth and speed. I have used a Cricut foil vinyl.

A point to remember: the new mats are very sticky, use with care. They do also have a low tack mat and that may be necessary to cut finer materials. If you do get something stuck on the mat, soak in warm water and gently rub off. Allow the mat to air dry. The reason I know this is because this is what happened when I was try8ing different mediums.

NOTE: Brother do not recommend cleaning your mats with alcohol or water. They say to clean it with the spatula provided and use tweezers to gently lift off any residue. They do not mention baby wipes. They also you should replace the mat when it is no longer sticky.

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Overview of the SDX1000

Here is a short clip looking at the new machine, Please note I used two wrong expressions in this recording. Firstly I should have said premium functions (not previous functions). Right at the end I said SDX900 and of course I meant the CM900.

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ScanNcut SDX Models

There are now two models released in Australia of the new ScanNcut SDX models, the SDX1000 and the SDX1200. There are slight differences between the models.

SDX1000 is available at Spotlight Australia
SDX1200 is available at sewing retailers

Features	SDX1000	SDX1200
	·         Standard tack adhesive mat ·         Automatic blade. ·         Automatic blade holder. ·         1 touch pen. ·         1 spatula. ·         1 bag of accessories. ·         1 power cable. ·         Storage bag for accessories. ·         LCD touch screen 12.70cm with better definition. ·         682 patterns. ·         9 different fonts.	·         Low tack adhesive mat. ·         Standard tack adhesive mat ·         Automatic blade. ·         Automatic blade holder. ·         Thin fabric auto blade ·         Thin fabric auto blade holder ·         Mini pen holder ·         Colour mini pen set ·         Erasable mini pen set. ·         1 contact sheet for application of fabric through the iron. ·         1 stylus ·         1 spatula. ·         1 accessories bag. ·         1 power cable. ·         LCD touch screen 12.70cm with better definition. ·         1303 patterns. ·         17 different fonts.
Wi-Fi connectivity	Yes	Yes
Scanning	600 dpi	600 dpi
Cut up to	3mm	3mm
Tool storage	Yes	Yes
Vinyl Roil Feeder adaptable	Yes	Yes
Us existing mats	No	No
Use existing blades	Yes but no automatic depth	Yes but no automatic depth
Use Premium Functions (stamps, embossing tool, stickers, rhinestone, foiling, enhanced image tracing)	Yes	Yes

My purchase was the SDX1000 as I do not cut fabric and so those extras were not what I needed.

This worked straight out of the box, some of the commands are rearranged on the machine, I will write a post on that soon. Brother even enclosed a sheet of cardstock for you to cut something straight away.

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Dimension using vinyl

I love using vinyl on my cards, particularly foil vinyls. However, the result is always flat and I like a little bit of dimension. So I thought I would have a play.

Today I had some birthday cards to do and cut the happy birthday for the front in foil vinyl. The paper I was usuing as embossed and I thought how great it would be to raise the vinyl.

I cut and weeded and lifted the vinyl as normal.

I then cut the same project in white cardstock and carefully laid it on the back of the vinyl, you can carefully lift and adjust as necessary.

The using a wet glue and a fine applicator I glued the back of the paper, using a wet glue allows a little bit of wiggle room.

I tried two and three layers, I liked the three layers best. I simply glued between layers and the glued the last layer. I then laid the whole thing on the card and used the vinyl tools as normal, carefully rubbing across to get it to adhere to the cardstock.

The end reult looked great although the image does not do it justice. Here it is with two layers

Now with three layers

 

Very happy with the dimensional effect.

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Using the Embossing Tool for fold lines

If you have purchased the Embossing Kit for your ScanNcut, here is another way to use to use the kit.

We usually use a kiss cut line for folds and this works well. Sometimes, however, this will easily tear or does not give a crisp fold. An alternative to this is to use the Embossing Tool.

First step
Create project

Second step
Send as normal to your SNC

Third step 
Open as normal with paper on normal mat

Fourth step
Emboss line
Send your design to your SNC as normal. Open Embossing options

Select Line Embossing

Check your settings

As I am doing straight lines I choose a faster speed. I use the 1.5mm tool.

Using the back key at the top return to your pattern screen and cut as normal. Here is the difference between a kiss cut line on the right and an embossed line on the left.

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