Thanks for the tips. I'd finally dragged my fuse tool after sitting on my shelf for many years. I'd watched several video's & I wasn't getting any results.... till I got to your video. You talked about everything I was doing wrong. Glass mat. Wheel not turning. No grip. The best tutorials are from people who don't have an interest in promoting a product - the actual users. You got to the point. You cover different scenario's. You covered practical use and results. Thank you
Thank you SO much!! I was about ready to chuck my fuse tool out the door. I had it sitting in a bin unused for so long because I had such difficulty in using it, but now your tutorial and tips and tricks have helped breathe new life into my fuse tool usage. Thanks!!
April Notes Crafts... I am feeling that where I want to throw it out... been 2 days which seems like 2 years.... i still can't get mine to fuse..... uggh😭😭😭😭
I was looking for ways to use my wood-burning tool and ran across your video from 2018. You provided some great tips, like fusing both sides of the plastic, holding the tool at an angle and using the cardboard underneath in order to get better contact with the tool, and lastly putting more pressure on the fusing area with the ruler. All so logical and helpful! Thanks!
Mine kinda doesn’t roll on a 200 micron acetate. I thought trying thinner plastic would help but similar problem again. It glides smooth. Idk if it’s because it wasn’t heated well or the plastic was too much for the tool to melt
I just got the fuse tool about a week ago I have been playing with it everyday for about an hour a day, I have done everything and I can not get this to hold a fuse. With min pressure the seal pops. I’ve changed my speed pressure pressed super hard mrs pressure everything. I thought it was my page protectors so I bought the ones u mentioned but it’s still not working is there anything else u can tell me to get it to hold a good fuse?
OMG thank you! I got my fuse tool 14 months ago and couldn’t get it to fuse. The indents were there, but no fusing. I tried your tricks of leaving it for ages (went and had a shower in the meantime) and did it on cardstock. First time and success! 💕
I wonder how you affix the shaker cards if you leave nothing to tape it down on the inside of the card??? I use WeRMemory Keepers page protectors and I only need to do the front to make it sturdy. Today I made a waterfall card using my fuse tool and I used page protectors from C-line. Worked beautifully. I disagree with turning it over. The grips are so nothing slips...and it is so much easier with it face down on them as the company intended.
This was great! Thank you for all the tips and instructions. I appreciate the "real-time" aspect too. I feel like I could use one of these now. Your shakers are very cute! Thank you for your video!
Thanks for the tip about a not so slippery work surface. I love making stuff, but get so frustrated with the wheel not turning. Maybe I need a cardboard surface!! Thank you!!! xoxo
That was a very informative video! I'd really like to see how the decorative fuse tips are used. I've been playing with them and can't seem to get a good fuse. The dotted tip is a good decorative look, but I didn't get a descent fuse with it - and yes, my tool heated for about 20 minutes before use! The tip with the elongated slashes looks like it would be very beneficial, but I find it difficult to get the design to stay even. You definitely need to hold your fuse tool parallel to the surface, but I'm having great difficulties. Either my design isn't true or it's not straight. I know I need to keep practicing, but I'm looking for any ideas other users might have - PLEASE!!
Hi Dani, just found your blog thru Serena B. Thanks for all the great tips! Have had many issues making shaker projects because of all the difficulties. I love how they look and would like to make them more often. I will follow your tutorial and use your tips. I am eager to make several for the coming holidays!
THANK YOU Dani! Honestly, I've been too leery about using my fuse tool... I watched too many bad review videos I guess. I loved your hints and tips and can't wait to give it a try now! ;)
I love your tutorial on the fuse tool I really like the little holes around the shakers they look decorative. Beautiful shakers Happy Monday 🤗🏵💐 have a wonderful week
Just curious Dani...Why do you not use the slit in the ruler as your guide for fusing? I've always followed the directions that come with the tools I purchase, but wondered if you found an issue with using the slit and that's why you prefer the edge of the ruler for guidance? I've not used my fuse yet and am watching different videos to get as much advise as possible before starting my project - a double slider card for my grandson's 18th birthday!
Hi Dani I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video it is so helpful for me!!! I have a fuse tool (bought it several months ago lol) and have not used it yet lol!!! I know bad me but for some reason I have been intimidated by it not sure why haha!!! So thank you so much I’m going to pull the dang thing out and have some fun! These tips are so helpful!!! 😀😀😀
Thank you for demonstrating how to get this tool to work. WRMK comes up with some cool stuff and they market the heck out of them, but let's admit it - half the stuff is crap and should have been better designed and QA'ed. This is one of them. As users, we shouldn't have to jump through so many hoops to get this thing to work semi-properly (i.e. if it needed a mat to grip so the perforated wheel will turn, then it should have came with that or they should have provided instructions). The more of their tools I buy, the more pissed I get. LOL
I created a playlist of some of the ideas I've tried so far: ruclips.net/video/z5opYkerjR8/видео.html I'll keep adding to it as I use them in different ways. :) Hope this helps!
I used mine and was all set after watching this video and I pushed nice and hard and it melted my pocket AND my mat! LOL. I think maybe you have a janky one because mine could melt the devil! Seriously!
This video was very helpful! I hate the little stand...but I always find myself trying to use it! Lol! Have you ever used the other tip it comes with? I haven’t yet. I don’t know what it’s even for. Tfs!!
I use the pointed tip for depotting eyeshadows, it works perfectly to melt the glue that holds them in a palette and push them upwards gently. :) But I don't use it at all for crafting, lol
Thanks for the tips. I'd finally dragged my fuse tool after sitting on my shelf for many years. I'd watched several video's & I wasn't getting any results.... till I got to your video. You talked about everything I was doing wrong. Glass mat. Wheel not turning. No grip. The best tutorials are from people who don't have an interest in promoting a product - the actual users. You got to the point. You cover different scenario's. You covered practical use and results. Thank you
Thank you SO much!! I was about ready to chuck my fuse tool out the door. I had it sitting in a bin unused for so long because I had such difficulty in using it, but now your tutorial and tips and tricks have helped breathe new life into my fuse tool usage. Thanks!!
April Notes Crafts... I am feeling that where I want to throw it out... been 2 days which seems like 2 years.... i still can't get mine to fuse..... uggh😭😭😭😭
Hi great video when you cut the project is the plastic sharp
Very helpful! If I don’t have that silicone mat, could I use a self healing mat?
I was looking for ways to use my wood-burning tool and ran across your video from 2018. You provided some great tips, like fusing both sides of the plastic, holding the tool at an angle and using the cardboard underneath in order to get better contact with the tool, and lastly putting more pressure on the fusing area with the ruler. All so logical and helpful! Thanks!
I just subbed. This might be the best tutorial on YT regarding how to get this damn tool to work!
Thank you for this tutorial,,I have bought a fuse tool to make shaker cards, now I need the plastic! I've seen it used with cellos too.
thinking of buying tool. now will definetly buy. Good tips and tricks.
Thanks for all the great and practical tips for using the Fuse tool. What a great video!
That was really helpful my wheel doesn't turn?? Will try your method xxx
Can it be used on clearbook sleeves which is much thinner?
Great video, I find when I try to double seal, it melts all the way through the plastic. This was a great tutorial love the shakers. tfs
Mine melts all the way through, which I talked about in the video, but I prefer it. To me, it means it's legit sealed. :D Thanks for watching!
Mine kinda doesn’t roll on a 200 micron acetate. I thought trying thinner plastic would help but similar problem again. It glides smooth. Idk if it’s because it wasn’t heated well or the plastic was too much for the tool to melt
This was extremely helpful! I appreciate your time.💕💕💕💕💕
I just got the fuse tool about a week ago I have been playing with it everyday for about an hour a day, I have done everything and I can not get this to hold a fuse. With min pressure the seal pops. I’ve changed my speed pressure pressed super hard mrs pressure everything. I thought it was my page protectors so I bought the ones u mentioned but it’s still not working is there anything else u can tell me to get it to hold a good fuse?
Thanks so much for this video. Definitely going to see if my Fuse wheel prefers a cardboard surface!Thanks for the great tips 👍😊x
You're welcome! Let me know if you give it a try. :) Thanks for watching!
OMG thank you! I got my fuse tool 14 months ago and couldn’t get it to fuse. The indents were there, but no fusing. I tried your tricks of leaving it for ages (went and had a shower in the meantime) and did it on cardstock. First time and success! 💕
Thanks for your tips and tricks , I'm just learning to use my Fuse Tool 💙
Thanks for that informative Video 👍🎀🌹🥰
I wonder how you affix the shaker cards if you leave nothing to tape it down on the inside of the card??? I use WeRMemory Keepers page protectors and I only need to do the front to make it sturdy. Today I made a waterfall card using my fuse tool and I used page protectors from C-line. Worked beautifully. I disagree with turning it over. The grips are so nothing slips...and it is so much easier with it face down on them as the company intended.
Will this tool work with ziplock bags?
Can this make a water shaker?
I was wondering the same thing! I reckon there’s only one way to find out...hopefully I won’t have a mess before it’s all over with! 😁 🌊 😂
Very helpful information
haven't tried this yet but am feeling totally confident after watching your vid !!
Awesome! That makes me so happy to hear! :) Thanks for watching.
Thank you Dani! This was so helpful. I'll use mine now and not be so afraid of it.
Be careful cuz it does get pretty hot, but other than that, have no fear! It's just a tool. :) Thanks for watching!
This was great! Thank you for all the tips and instructions. I appreciate the "real-time" aspect too. I feel like I could use one of these now. Your shakers are very cute! Thank you for your video!
You're welcome! Let me know if you give it a try. :) Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the video! Feeling more confident with using the Fuse tool.
Awesome! :D Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tip about a not so slippery work surface. I love making stuff, but get so frustrated with the wheel not turning. Maybe I need a cardboard surface!! Thank you!!! xoxo
You're welcome! Let me know if you give it a try and if it helps. :) Thanks for watching!
That was a very informative video! I'd really like to see how the decorative fuse tips are used. I've been playing with them and can't seem to get a good fuse. The dotted tip is a good decorative look, but I didn't get a descent fuse with it - and yes, my tool heated for about 20 minutes before use! The tip with the elongated slashes looks like it would be very beneficial, but I find it difficult to get the design to stay even. You definitely need to hold your fuse tool parallel to the surface, but I'm having great difficulties. Either my design isn't true or it's not straight. I know I need to keep practicing, but I'm looking for any ideas other users might have - PLEASE!!
Which sheets used for these
Hi Dani, just found your blog thru Serena B. Thanks for all the great tips! Have had many issues making shaker projects because of all the difficulties. I love how they look and would like to make them more often. I will follow your tutorial and use your tips. I am eager to make several for the coming holidays!
THANK YOU Dani! Honestly, I've been too leery about using my fuse tool... I watched too many bad review videos I guess. I loved your hints and tips and can't wait to give it a try now! ;)
You're welcome! Let me know if you give it a try. :) Thanks for watching!
New supporter. Love using my fuse tool✨✨
Have you ever used your fuse tool on the jelly plastic sheets?
Thanks a lot. Your video is the best. I've found the info to use the tool properly!
I love your tutorial on the fuse tool I really like the little holes around the shakers they look decorative. Beautiful shakers Happy Monday 🤗🏵💐 have a wonderful week
That makes me so happy to hear! :) Thanks for watching.
Thank you
I’m so glad I found your tutorial. I have to give my fuse tool a try.
Tracy M 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for the tutorial. Very helpful.
I just bought one so glad you made this tutorial
Yay! Let me know how it goes. :) Thanks for watching!
Great video. I will try the tool again!
Question!! Can I use thin plastic? Would the fuse tool work on them?
Probably, only one way to find out 😉💜
How much time is required for fuse tool to heat up?
I let mine heat up for 15-20 mins to be sure. 🤗
Excellent tutorial. Getting a fuse tool!
Just curious Dani...Why do you not use the slit in the ruler as your guide for fusing? I've always followed the directions that come with the tools I purchase, but wondered if you found an issue with using the slit and that's why you prefer the edge of the ruler for guidance? I've not used my fuse yet and am watching different videos to get as much advise as possible before starting my project - a double slider card for my grandson's 18th birthday!
Hi! I talk about it at 5:51 in the video. :)
thanks. after watching your video i was able to use my tool.
Hi Dani I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video it is so helpful for me!!! I have a fuse tool (bought it several months ago lol) and have not used it yet lol!!! I know bad me but for some reason I have been intimidated by it not sure why haha!!! So thank you so much I’m going to pull the dang thing out and have some fun! These tips are so helpful!!! 😀😀😀
Awesome! That makes me so happy to hear! :) Thanks for watching.
I have no problems with mine, but did notice my roller rolls best when hot for awhile:)) great video😊
Totally! :) Thanks for watching!
enjoyed the video-helpful. I sure wish people would stop referring to the audience as "you guys"
This is an old video. I use “friends” now, and have for a while, as you’d see in more recent shares.
Great tutorial
Thank you for demonstrating how to get this tool to work. WRMK comes up with some cool stuff and they market the heck out of them, but let's admit it - half the stuff is crap and should have been better designed and QA'ed. This is one of them. As users, we shouldn't have to jump through so many hoops to get this thing to work semi-properly (i.e. if it needed a mat to grip so the perforated wheel will turn, then it should have came with that or they should have provided instructions). The more of their tools I buy, the more pissed I get. LOL
Can you make a tutorial on all the uses for project like cards?
I created a playlist of some of the ideas I've tried so far: ruclips.net/video/z5opYkerjR8/видео.html I'll keep adding to it as I use them in different ways. :) Hope this helps!
Can I use acetate
Great tips for this tool tfs.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you, this video was on point.
Wonderful tutorial!! Thank you. Hugs
Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks Dani!
Thanks for watching, Nancy!
Awesome video. Thank you.💓 Hugs-Kristina 🤗
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this video. I have the fuse tool and I do love it.
Thank you for watching!
Very helpful!!!
Yay, I'm so glad! :) Thanks for watching!
Very helpful girlie! xoxo 😘
Thanks, Kellie! :)
just got a fuse tool i love your flamingo i collect them, now i need to get some cardstock of flamingo
I used mine and was all set after watching this video and I pushed nice and hard and it melted my pocket AND my mat! LOL. I think maybe you have a janky one because mine could melt the devil! Seriously!
Thank you! Hugs and God!
You're welcome! :) Thanks for watching!
im trying to find a video with open pockets. as in a 6 squares by 2 columns
This video was very helpful! I hate the little stand...but I always find myself trying to use it! Lol! Have you ever used the other tip it comes with? I haven’t yet. I don’t know what it’s even for. Tfs!!
I use the pointed tip for depotting eyeshadows, it works perfectly to melt the glue that holds them in a palette and push them upwards gently. :) But I don't use it at all for crafting, lol
Tfs😀
Thanks for watching!
Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing. Just what I needed to k ow. :) JuliAnn
Where you buy the plastic or name?