Ranger carries Spellbinders products across multiple Signature Designers (Simon Hurley, Dina Wakley, Dyan Reaveley and Wendy Vecchi). Spellbinders makes the die-cutting hardware like etched dies, 3D embossing folders and BetterPress plates, while Ranger’s designers create the designs and coordinate them to work within their product lines. That means a Simon Hurley die pairs perfectly with his stamps, and a Dina Wakley BetterPress plate works with Betterpress Inks. The FAQ helps buyers understand why these products appear throughout Ranger’s designer lines and not just under “Spellbinders.”
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FAQs
What Spellbinders products does Ranger carry, and how do they relate to Ranger's designer lines?
What is the Spellbinders BetterPress system, and what do you need to use the BetterPress plates sold at Ranger?
BetterPress lets you get professional letterpress-style impressions without the mess. To use a BetterPress plate, you need a Spellbinders BetterPress letter press press system. Ranger also makes specially formulated BetterPress inks that work with the BetterPress system. This FAQ prevents anyone from buying a BetterPress plate thinking it will work on its own, and naturally points them toward the additional supplies needed to get the full effect.
What is the difference between Spellbinders etched dies, 3D embossing folders and BetterPress plates?
They might look similar at first, but they do very different things:
- Etched dies: cut shapes out of paper (think Simon Hurley Bunny Buddies).
- 3D embossing folders: create raised textures and patterns on paper, without cutting.
- BetterPress plates: press ink into cotton paper for a letterpress-style impression.
Each type requires different machine settings and sandwich setups, so this FAQ helps buyers know exactly what they’re getting before adding it to their cart.
Do I need a Spellbinders machine to use Ranger's Spellbinders dies and embossing folders?
Not necessarily! Standard etched dies work with almost any manual die-cutting machine. 3D embossing folders are broadly compatible, too. BetterPress plates need a Spellbinders Platinum or Platinum 6 machine, but they also work with Sizzix Big Shot, Big Shot Plus or Switch machines. This FAQ removes confusion for crafters who already own a die-cutting machine and reassures them that they don’t need to buy new hardware just to try these products.