Definitely late here but find this to be thee best I've seen. Do you have an update on this machine or one that you're currently using & your custom 4 card template? I'd love to buy it!
Other Die cutting platforms recommend laying the die at an angle to the bed/roller, so that there are no cuts parallel to the roller and the forces are more consistent across the cutting operation.
Wow I didn't even know this machine exists! Thank you so much for all your work and this awesome video. The resources in the describtion are also helpfull, love, love, love your channel!
As the others, where can we get these dies? How much would they cost? I don't even have one of these die cutters but I can see myself getting one if I can get the dies I need.
TIP for adding bleed to pre-designed cards: mirror it! Mirror the card in every direction. Many editors, such as photoshop or gimp (a free version of PS) can even let you 'tile' an image in a mirror, basically sending bleed out in every direction. Super useful and quick.
Just checking back in after a year… any chance of purchasing a die for this in the near future? I’m considering putting my own order together and selling the extras but would rather go the easy route if possible! 🍻
Hi Steve, thanks for your interest in my custom die! I've recently been doing some work to be able to sell my dies. But I first need to adjust the design (the corners are too rounded) and do some tests, but it's in the works. I hope to have some ready to sell in a few weeks. Thanks!
Game changer! I mean literally. I was kind of doing okay with a crosscutter but I wasn't happy with the variance in cuts. I will buy one as soon as it's available! edit: I can confirm running laminate twice is key. I use 110lb card stock with 3mil pouches, I run with a 5mil setting and have yet to have any bonding issues.
fiskars paper trimmer. It's like the the old guillotine trimmers but you slide a mini blade instead. It is perfectly fine for things like straight cuts for deck boxes and if you're sleeving the cards but it's hard to get cards that match up as clean as die cut.
Excellent, thanks for sharing! Can you share a file so that I can match your die? I guess its on your game entry. Sad to hear that the 9 card version is not possible. Something to do with the blade crossing at the corners of the middle card? Anyway... Amazing quality!
@@DougDorman06 Hi! I've used two different processes/programs. 1: Inkscape (free) following the tutorial here: ruclips.net/video/n_8q4V3TAzc/видео.html 2: Microsoft Publisher (paid) with my own personal templates They have there pros and cons. I find that Publisher is super easy once I have the cards in jpg or png format, but if the cards are already in Inkscape, sometimes that's easier.
@@RachelBruner how do you handle the RGB vs CMYK conversions when using inkscape? That's where I am running in to major issues as far as colors go. Does Publisher have a color conversion option built in?
Hello I have a project I am working on that I would love to get one of these die cut setups. Can you share the information on how to get the cutter and cut template?
Hi Rachel, nice video, question, I really like the automation process and the way the cards are all the same but in your exprence (also now we are 2 years further) did you, or have you also worked with digital automated plotter cutters? If so, could you advice on a good model/type number?? Cheers Jeroen
Hi Jeroen, thanks for your questions. I have a Cricut machine but find it is too much work to get to work right when cutting out cards. I have a whole forum thread on Board Game Geek with videos and written tutorials on what I've tested out here: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2134140 I use my Cricut for cutting out tiles and tokens, but I still use my custom die and die cutting machine for cutting out cards.
@@RachelBruner thx, Ps also listened to the podcast yesterday in the car. Sure was interesting 😃 Ps in your experience (because i am no art designer) if you have an idea and play tested this idea for a board game with yourself and friends. And did the tweaks to further improve the mechanics, what would your advice as best practise. Does it for example help help to use royalty free art to lighten up your play cards when pitching your game to produces. What is your take on this?? Cheers and all the best, jeroen
Thanks, Jeroen! I think having royalty free art can help attract playtesters when posting your prototype online. Getting feedback from others is definitely important for improving a game's design. As for pitching it to publishers, I'm not sure if it's as important. I haven't done much of that myself. Boardgamegeek.com has some fun little contests which is a great place to share your game to get more eyes and feedback on it.
Hi Maverick, I had the die custom made. I'm actually working on fixing some issues with my custom card die, but hope to have it available for sell in a few weeks.
Hey Rachel, Cool video! So a mil is 1 thousandths of an inch. Not millimeter. I know it's confusing. Mil is used in the industrial printing segment all the time.
hey rachel! stumbled on ytour vids making some research and I find this mod amazing! Is there a kickstarter or somewhere I can follow the progress or purchase one of this?
she buys them 8 at a time and then may resell them... but they are going to be quite expensive given the small batch runs! Also, because you need the bleed in order to do this correctly, you will also need to redo all the PNP cards to add that and print them out. Honestly, its a ton of work!
Hi, I use the gutterfold method, where there is a line between the fronts and backs. I fold along the line so the fronts and backs are almost perfectly aligned. I also add bleed to the card images, so that the image goes past the cut lines.
Draco Magi: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/142262/draco-magi www.greyfoxgames.com/games/draco-magi/ www.greyfoxgames.com/games/draco-magi-expansion/ Print and play files for the base game are linked on the KS page for the expansion here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/478379924/the-draco-magi-expansion
Hello all- New subscriber here. Excellent and perplexing video. Rachel is all excited and enthused about this - too cool!!! Interesting that the machine is a hand crank - get that workout Rachel - but use that other arm sometimes so you don't end up looking like Hellboy. LOL :-) Still confused about how the cards got cut so perfect with how fast you put everything together and into the machine. Looking forward to more of your helpful videos. Cheers
Thanks! I'm definitely getting a one arm workout. LOL The metal die has edges in the shape of a card (with rounded corners). There are four of those in a row on the die. You place that on the printed page that has four images of cards. Run the die and plates (plastic sheets that go on and under the die) through the machine to create a lot of pressure, which pushes the die into the paper, effectively cutting out the cards.
Rachel, "mil" is not the same as "millimeter." I think that one "mil" is one thousandth of an inch. So 1 mil equals 0.0254 mm. Given how thin that is, you'll find that used most frequently in measuring the thickness of something. I hope that helps.
I never knew such technology existed on a consumer level. How do you get / make the die cutter for the little machine? I'm looking around the net and cant seem to find what you are using. I stumbled upon this because I wanna make Super high quality holographic cards and this looks like the last piece to my little puzzle. Please tell me how to get those die cutters.
Hi Valronic, thanks for your interest! I'm working on fixing some issues with my custom card die, but hope to have it available for sell in a few weeks.
I've tried using my Circut to cut out cards, but it's more work than it's worth and often doesn't have great results. I do use my Cricut for cutting out tokens and tiles though. I have a whole thread on Board Game Geek about my ciruct experiments with photos and written tutorials here: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2134140
You can get 9 Standard Playing cards to a 8.5x11 sheet, why do the 4 card? is that the only way the template will work ? also no links to this device in notes ?
Basically what @pointeplusplus said. In her other videos you can see how she manifactures her cards. Instead of printing duplex she prints on textured paper and then folds the sheet in the middle which allows for some laminator foil to be inserted inbetween. This makes the card look a bit more professional and also improves the card's quality.
![Noob To Max With DRAGON REWORK In Blox Fruits [FULL MOVIE]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/LnBMOinoOvA/mqdefault.jpg)
Definitely late here but find this to be thee best I've seen. Do you have an update on this machine or one that you're currently using & your custom 4 card template? I'd love to buy it!
Other Die cutting platforms recommend laying the die at an angle to the bed/roller, so that there are no cuts parallel to the roller and the forces are more consistent across the cutting operation.
I've also done this and it is a lot easier to use when the die is at an angle. Thanks!
Wow I didn't even know this machine exists! Thank you so much for all your work and this awesome video. The resources in the describtion are also helpfull, love, love, love your channel!
As the others, where can we get these dies? How much would they cost? I don't even have one of these die cutters but I can see myself getting one if I can get the dies I need.
It needs more testing. Eventually, I'll sell them. Thanks!
@@RachelBruner As it happens, I broke down and bought a Cricut, which better fits my workflow... but I do still like the die idea.
@@RachelBruner Hi Rachel, how's it going with the dies? Are they available for sale yet?
@@KeithJDavies I would be interested in know as well. Rachel, any idea when they might be available?
Hi Rachel,
I read below that you will share how we can buy such metal dies for cutting the cards.
Can you already suggest a variant?
TIP for adding bleed to pre-designed cards: mirror it! Mirror the card in every direction. Many editors, such as photoshop or gimp (a free version of PS) can even let you 'tile' an image in a mirror, basically sending bleed out in every direction. Super useful and quick.
Is the die available somewhere? Or directions to make one?
Can you please have a full tutorial for creating Cards in detail
may I have the template you used for these custom cards please?
Just checking back in after a year… any chance of purchasing a die for this in the near future? I’m considering putting my own order together and selling the extras but would rather go the easy route if possible! 🍻
I also need this!!!
I would be interested as well
Hi Steve, thanks for your interest in my custom die! I've recently been doing some work to be able to sell my dies. But I first need to adjust the design (the corners are too rounded) and do some tests, but it's in the works. I hope to have some ready to sell in a few weeks. Thanks!
Hi Erin, thanks for your interest! I'm working on fixing some issues with my custom card die, but hope to have it available for sell in a few weeks.
Hi Adam, thanks for your interest! I'm working on fixing some issues with my custom card die, but hope to have it available for sell in a few weeks.
Game changer! I mean literally. I was kind of doing okay with a crosscutter but I wasn't happy with the variance in cuts. I will buy one as soon as it's available! edit: I can confirm running laminate twice is key. I use 110lb card stock with 3mil pouches, I run with a 5mil setting and have yet to have any bonding issues.
What is a CrossCutter? I think I want one of those, can't find it yet online.
fiskars paper trimmer. It's like the the old guillotine trimmers but you slide a mini blade instead. It is perfectly fine for things like straight cuts for deck boxes and if you're sleeving the cards but it's hard to get cards that match up as clean as die cut.
@@WalterCrumbcake Gotcha, Thx! May just hit up wallyworld for that this evening. Wish there was a better way though.
Hi, thanks for your interest! I'm working on fixing some issues with my custom card die, but hope to have it available for sell in a few weeks.
where did you get the die?
Thanks for the info!
great video thank you! can you reference what's the machine you're using? and the die?
Please share the machine and details about how you had the custom die made.
Hi, thanks for your interest! I'm working on fixing some issues with my custom card die, but hope to have it available for sell in a few weeks.
Excellent, thanks for sharing! Can you share a file so that I can match your die? I guess its on your game entry.
Sad to hear that the 9 card version is not possible. Something to do with the blade crossing at the corners of the middle card?
Anyway... Amazing quality!
Can you get custom dies for this machine?
Hi Rachel, are you selling the 4 card die cuts yet and if so how much
HI Gayla, thanks for your interest! I'm working on fixing some issues with my custom card die, but hope to have it available for sell in a few weeks.
@@RachelBruner Have you worked this out yet?
Adding bleed to other players' cards. Gah, so much work.
Yes, it is usually a lot of work. I'm not really saving time when I have to add bleed. *shrug*
@@RachelBruner what is your process for adding bleed and orienting? I would love a video on that!
@@DougDorman06 Hi! I've used two different processes/programs.
1: Inkscape (free) following the tutorial here: ruclips.net/video/n_8q4V3TAzc/видео.html
2: Microsoft Publisher (paid) with my own personal templates
They have there pros and cons. I find that Publisher is super easy once I have the cards in jpg or png format, but if the cards are already in Inkscape, sometimes that's easier.
@@RachelBruner how do you handle the RGB vs CMYK conversions when using inkscape? That's where I am running in to major issues as far as colors go. Does Publisher have a color conversion option built in?
Hello I have a project I am working on that I would love to get one of these die cut setups. Can you share the information on how to get the cutter and cut template?
Hi Darth, thanks for your interest! I'm working on fixing some issues with my custom card die, but hope to have it available for sell in a few weeks.
@@RachelBruner awesome
Looks awesome
Do you have a link tree? Where I can find your games and other things? I love this can't wait until you sell this.
You can follow my bgg thread about this tool here:
boardgamegeek.com/thread/2456095/cutting-cards-custom-die-cutter
I'm also very intersted in obtaining these metal dies. When you are ready ....are you willing to send them outside the US? (europe)
That is great, do you sell them or can i buy one please
I have so many questions! I wish I could just talk to you haha.
great video.
Looks great. Can you add the machine and company you used to make these? Paper for the bleed? Etc. Do you have your own store to sell the die cut?
Hi, thanks for your interest! I'm working on fixing some issues with my custom card die, but hope to have it available for sell in a few weeks.
Hi Rachel, nice video, question, I really like the automation process and the way the cards are all the same but in your exprence (also now we are 2 years further) did you, or have you also worked with digital automated plotter cutters? If so, could you advice on a good model/type number?? Cheers Jeroen
Hi Jeroen, thanks for your questions. I have a Cricut machine but find it is too much work to get to work right when cutting out cards. I have a whole forum thread on Board Game Geek with videos and written tutorials on what I've tested out here:
boardgamegeek.com/thread/2134140
I use my Cricut for cutting out tiles and tokens, but I still use my custom die and die cutting machine for cutting out cards.
@@RachelBruner thx, Ps also listened to the podcast yesterday in the car. Sure was interesting 😃 Ps in your experience (because i am no art designer) if you have an idea and play tested this idea for a board game with yourself and friends. And did the tweaks to further improve the mechanics, what would your advice as best practise. Does it for example help help to use royalty free art to lighten up your play cards when pitching your game to produces. What is your take on this?? Cheers and all the best, jeroen
Thanks, Jeroen! I think having royalty free art can help attract playtesters when posting your prototype online. Getting feedback from others is definitely important for improving a game's design. As for pitching it to publishers, I'm not sure if it's as important. I haven't done much of that myself. Boardgamegeek.com has some fun little contests which is a great place to share your game to get more eyes and feedback on it.
Where can I get one of those? Nice job!
Where did you get the cutting die?
Hi Maverick, I had the die custom made. I'm actually working on fixing some issues with my custom card die, but hope to have it available for sell in a few weeks.
Hey Rachel, Cool video! So a mil is 1 thousandths of an inch. Not millimeter. I know it's confusing. Mil is used in the industrial printing segment all the time.
hey rachel! stumbled on ytour vids making some research and I find this mod amazing! Is there a kickstarter or somewhere I can follow the progress or purchase one of this?
Nice! how can we get the die cut ? can you explain how you made it ?
It needs more testing. Eventually, I'll sell them.
@@RachelBruner want to buy it
Wow. This is perfect. Makes PNPing easier. Where did you get the die blade.
she buys them 8 at a time and then may resell them... but they are going to be quite expensive given the small batch runs! Also, because you need the bleed in order to do this correctly, you will also need to redo all the PNP cards to add that and print them out. Honestly, its a ton of work!
Yes, setting up the files for this method is a ton of work, depending on the original files.
how were you able to align both the front and the back?
Hi, I use the gutterfold method, where there is a line between the fronts and backs. I fold along the line so the fronts and backs are almost perfectly aligned. I also add bleed to the card images, so that the image goes past the cut lines.
The 5 mil is 5 thousandths of an inch rather than 5 mm. 5mm would be quite a beefy laminating pouch!
Also, awesome cards! I’ve used your internal laminating method and it’s perfect
Awesome! Thanks for clarifying and so happy that you've tried my method and it works for you. :)
Rachel Bruner Thank you for the videos!
Hi Rachel . Good info, what's the name of that dragon card game?
Draco Magi:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/142262/draco-magi
www.greyfoxgames.com/games/draco-magi/
www.greyfoxgames.com/games/draco-magi-expansion/
Print and play files for the base game are linked on the KS page for the expansion here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/478379924/the-draco-magi-expansion
Hello all-
New subscriber here.
Excellent and perplexing video.
Rachel is all excited and enthused about this - too cool!!!
Interesting that the machine is a hand crank - get that workout Rachel - but use that other arm sometimes so you don't end up looking like Hellboy. LOL :-)
Still confused about how the cards got cut so perfect with how fast you put everything together and into the machine.
Looking forward to more of your helpful videos.
Cheers
Thanks! I'm definitely getting a one arm workout. LOL The metal die has edges in the shape of a card (with rounded corners). There are four of those in a row on the die. You place that on the printed page that has four images of cards. Run the die and plates (plastic sheets that go on and under the die) through the machine to create a lot of pressure, which pushes the die into the paper, effectively cutting out the cards.
Have you tried using any higher mil laminate?
You might have mentioned this before: but can you recommend a laminate pouch to use?
I prefer 3 mil and this product is great:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BWU3HNY/
@@RachelBruner Thanks!
Hi how can i get that metal? Also im making yugioh proxies, is there a size for yugioh or customized size?
hey, have you found one? i search also for cut stamp to make proxies for pokemon and one piece
Also wondering, any updates?
hello please tell us if you're selling them 🙏🙏 i badly want 1
Hi, thanks for your interest! I'm working on fixing some issues with my custom card die, but hope to have it available for sell in a few weeks.
Rachel, "mil" is not the same as "millimeter." I think that one "mil" is one thousandth of an inch. So 1 mil equals 0.0254 mm. Given how thin that is, you'll find that used most frequently in measuring the thickness of something. I hope that helps.
Im pretty sure a mil is just short for millimetre (at least in the uk)
I never knew such technology existed on a consumer level. How do you get / make the die cutter for the little machine? I'm looking around the net and cant seem to find what you are using.
I stumbled upon this because I wanna make Super high quality holographic cards and this looks like the last piece to my little puzzle. Please tell me how to get those die cutters.
Hi Valronic, thanks for your interest! I'm working on fixing some issues with my custom card die, but hope to have it available for sell in a few weeks.
@@RachelBruner Because of my production cycle I have opted for a lever action die cutter. Still your stuff looks great!
Awesome, I was curous about this.
Would a Cricut machine cut through these 3 ply cards?
I've tried using my Circut to cut out cards, but it's more work than it's worth and often doesn't have great results. I do use my Cricut for cutting out tokens and tiles though. I have a whole thread on Board Game Geek about my ciruct experiments with photos and written tutorials here:
boardgamegeek.com/thread/2134140
@@RachelBruner Thank you for the response. I'll look into a die cutting solution. o7
You're welcome! As for a die cutting solution, do you mean a die cutting machine? I'm looking into offering one of those as well, if possible. :D
You can get 9 Standard Playing cards to a 8.5x11 sheet, why do the 4 card? is that the only way the template will work ? also no links to this device in notes ?
I believe it’s because she’s folding along the middle line so they’re joined and folded and you can only fit 4 that way
Basically what @pointeplusplus said. In her other videos you can see how she manifactures her cards. Instead of printing duplex she prints on textured paper and then folds the sheet in the middle which allows for some laminator foil to be inserted inbetween. This makes the card look a bit more professional and also improves the card's quality.
@@comedyclub333 yeah they already replied, I just put 2 sheets together if the Spots are lined up correct then they will fall back to back correctly.
Interesting!
Where can I buy this?
Hi Marco, thanks for your interest! I'm working on fixing some issues with my custom card die, but hope to have it available for sell in a few weeks.
Hello, Do you mabufactue the dies? I need a custom shape and measurement if you can help me to figure out where to order from. Thank you very much!!
Hi, thanks for your interest! I'm working on fixing some issues with my custom card die, but hope to have it available for sell in a few weeks.