Our Detailed Sizzix Big Shot Machine Review

The Sizzix Big Shot Die Cut Machine is the best machine for those of us who enjoy either scrapbooking, card making or quilting.  

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And as a paper crafter enthusiast, I'm sure that you know how loved the Sizzix brand is in the crafting community. We absolutely love the modern, clean and sleek new look of the Big Shot.  

If you can't reach the high price tags for the electronic die cutters, the crank-operated Big Shot is the next best things. Not only is it affordable, but it is very portable to take to crafting events as well.

The machine does an excellent job at both die cutting and embossing and we love the versatility when it comes to the wide range of materials that it can cut.  

Click here to check current prices for the Big Shot Machine

Now that we know that the Big Shot embossing machine is indeed a fabulous machine, what we really need to do is to figure out if this is the right machine for YOU.  And to help you out, we have come up with a Big Shot review.

Big Shot Die Cutting Machine Review Rating

Find below our review rating of this popular die cutting and embossing machine by Sizzix.

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Review of the Sizzix Big Shot Machine

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The Big Shot Cutting Machine is not only our personal favorite but also a pocket-friendly and easy-to-use machine. 

If you do want to compare this machine against other machines, you might like to visit our detailed guide to the best die cutting machines.

So What Comes in the Box?

The Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine comes with all the platforms and plates that you need to get started. The unit itself measures approximately 14 1/4″ x 12 3/8″ x 6 5/8″.

You will, however, need to purchase some dies and embossing folders before you will be able to use the machine. You can browse through some of our favorite dies and folders here.

Here is what is included with the Big Shot:

• The Machine
• 1 x Extended Multipurpose Platform (14 1/8″ long)
• 1 Pair of Cutting Plates (8 3/4″ long)

We also highly recommend that you invest in the Extended Plates, so that you can use longer dies (seeing as the plates that come with the machine can only cut dies up to 8 3/4″ in length). You can grab a pair of Extended Plates here.

What are the Cutting Dimensions?

The cutter can handle dies and folders that are up to 6″ in width. If you purchase the extended plates mentioned above, you will be able to extend the cutting length up to 14″, which is great for creating borders and fabric strips.

What Material Can it Cut?

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The Big Shot Die Cutter is really versatile when it comes to cutting a wide range of materials. These include:

• cardstock
• felt
• fabric
• foam
• magnet
• leather
• craft aluminum
• chipboard
• metallic foil
• vellum
• and much more!

Some dies cope better with some material than others.  Want to see what your die can cut? Here is a Sizzix Die Cheat Sheet.

The designing potential is truly limitless with this machine. And with the Extender Plate, you can get even more creative as well.

What Brand Dies and Folders Can you Use?

The Big Shot machine works with the entire Sizzix® product library, including their smallest dies to their big 6″ wide steel-rule dies and embossing tools. Important to note that the Big Shot is not compatible with the Bigz™ Plus and Bigz Pro dies.

The fabulous thing about Sizzix is that you can use dies and embossing folders from a whole range of brands.

Here are some of our favorite brands when it comes to dies and folders:

• Cricut Cuttlebug
• Spellbinders (absolutely love these)
• QuicKut
• Accuquilt (great for quilters)

The Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Small, lightweight and portable to take along with you to craft events
• Easy to use
• Very powerful crank feature that can cut through multiple layers of material 
• Super modern and sleek look
• Affordable price tag

Cons:

• The manual crank operation takes time and effort
• Limited capabilities, stuck to cutting shapes from dies and embossing with folders
• Extra costs involved when purchasing dies and embossing folders

Verdict

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The Sizzix Big Shot Machine is the best manual die cutting machine on the market in 2020!

The machine is affordable, small, compact and easy to take along to crafty events and gatherings. We love that it is a combination die cut and embossing machine.

It can cut through so many different types of materials, including fabric and vinyl.

If you don't mind the labor of the crank, then this is the one for you!  A hot favorite by a brand that we all trust and love!

You can read through all the positive reviews on Amazon here, or simply click the button below to grab your cutter now.

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