Stop Wasting Money: Top Tools for Every Type of Card Maker - Video

Not sure which card making tools are actually worth it? In this video, I break down the essentials for hot foiling, BetterPress, die cutting, and embossing — plus smart swaps to save money.

You’ll learn:
✔ What you really need for hot foiling
✔ Why smooth cardstock matters
✔ How BetterPress compares to hot foil plates
✔ How to test press plates in a die cutting machine
✔ How to avoid over-foiling and ghosting

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⏱️ Time Stamps ⏱️
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Stamping
03:11 Stencilling & Ink Blending
07:04 Die Cutting
10:25 Embossing
10:42 Dry Embossing
17:40 Heat Embossing
20:19 Interactive Cards
24:00 Patterned Paper Cards
27:45 Hot Foiling
29:42 BetterPress
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