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A portable, rechargeable design cutter that weighs less than 2 pounds and measures less than 6-inch square; Starter set includes: Slice Cordless Design Cutter, Basic Shapes Design Card & Design Guide, 6-inch by 6-inch glass cutting mat, 5 blades, blade replacement tool, blade adjustment wrench, power cord, repositionable tacky adhesive, applicator brush and user manual.
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120 of 124 people found the following review helpful
This is the first die-cut machine I have ever owned so I am by no means an expert but so far I absolutely adore my Slice Machine!
I am a frugal and practical shopper and I like to do my homework before I invest a chuck of money into something. So when I arrived at a point in my scrapbooking when I realized I would love to have a die-cutter I did some research. All die-cut machines are costly but the electronic ones are outrageously so. The affordable ones seem to have so many drawbacks that they are just not worth it. I looked at the Xyron cutter for a while but it got alot of bad reviews for the cutting mat which wore out too fast and had to be replaced alot. Cricuts and Pazzles are crazy expensive and their designs are costly as well.
Then one day in my research I saw an ad for the Slice. I checked it out and knew this was it. In a nut shell here are its strengths:
-Price. At $150 MSRP it is affordable. I actually got mine brand new on Ebay for $110. The design cards hold 100-150 images and some have 2 to 3 different alphabets and retail for $40 MSRP. Once again, I have found them as low as $27 online.
-Cutting Mat is infinitely reuseable. The Slice comes with a 6X6 glass mat but you can purchase a 12X12 for around $20. You simply paint on a tacky adhesive to keep the paper in place while you cut and wash it off the mat when your done. The adhesive comes with the product and when you run out just buy some more at around $6. One application of adhesive has lasted me 3 sessions of scrabooking and I've cut about 50 things so a little goes a long way.
-Portability. If you are into scrapping away from home you can easily transport it. Its very light weight and compact and they make a carrying case especially for it as well.
-Large screen. Its easy to choose what you need to cut and the menus are so simple a child could use this.
-Fully Self Contained. This product does not need to be hooked to a computer. It is fully rechargeable and a charge lasts for 1 1/2 to 2 hrs of cutting. Plus, if the charge runs out when you are cutting, you can plug the charger back in and continue.
-Range of designs and sizes. The Slice cuts most designs on the design cards from 1/2 inch to 4 inches giving you 8 sizes in most images. Currently there are 8 different design cards available but Making Memories is planning more. They also offer a orginizer bag for the design cards that matched the carrying case.
-It will cut Bazzil and photos and anything thinner than that.
Weaknesses:
-It only cuts up to 4 inches. This is not a problem for me but it could be for some people.
-It will not cut chipboard or anything thick like that. I don't think most cutters do though.
-I honestly cannot think of anymore drawbacks!
I LOVE MY SLICE!!!
I am a frugal and practical shopper and I like to do my homework before I invest a chuck of money into something. So when I arrived at a point in my scrapbooking when I realized I would love to have a die-cutter I did some research. All die-cut machines are costly but the electronic ones are outrageously so. The affordable ones seem to have so many drawbacks that they are just not worth it. I looked at the Xyron cutter for a while but it got alot of bad reviews for the cutting mat which wore out too fast and had to be replaced alot. Cricuts and Pazzles are crazy expensive and their designs are costly as well.
Then one day in my research I saw an ad for the Slice. I checked it out and knew this was it. In a nut shell here are its strengths:
-Price. At $150 MSRP it is affordable. I actually got mine brand new on Ebay for $110. The design cards hold 100-150 images and some have 2 to 3 different alphabets and retail for $40 MSRP. Once again, I have found them as low as $27 online.
-Cutting Mat is infinitely reuseable. The Slice comes with a 6X6 glass mat but you can purchase a 12X12 for around $20. You simply paint on a tacky adhesive to keep the paper in place while you cut and wash it off the mat when your done. The adhesive comes with the product and when you run out just buy some more at around $6. One application of adhesive has lasted me 3 sessions of scrabooking and I've cut about 50 things so a little goes a long way.
-Portability. If you are into scrapping away from home you can easily transport it. Its very light weight and compact and they make a carrying case especially for it as well.
-Large screen. Its easy to choose what you need to cut and the menus are so simple a child could use this.
-Fully Self Contained. This product does not need to be hooked to a computer. It is fully rechargeable and a charge lasts for 1 1/2 to 2 hrs of cutting. Plus, if the charge runs out when you are cutting, you can plug the charger back in and continue.
-Range of designs and sizes. The Slice cuts most designs on the design cards from 1/2 inch to 4 inches giving you 8 sizes in most images. Currently there are 8 different design cards available but Making Memories is planning more. They also offer a orginizer bag for the design cards that matched the carrying case.
-It will cut Bazzil and photos and anything thinner than that.
Weaknesses:
-It only cuts up to 4 inches. This is not a problem for me but it could be for some people.
-It will not cut chipboard or anything thick like that. I don't think most cutters do though.
-I honestly cannot think of anymore drawbacks!
I LOVE MY SLICE!!!
74 of 76 people found the following review helpful
There are only 2 reviews for the Making Memories Slice on Amazon.com at the time of this writing. I cannot imagine why. I purchased the Slice about 4 months ago. I have used it to complete approximately 20 pages and 5 cards. I love it. I also own several other die cutting systems and machines. As I stated in the title, the Slice is NOT a portable Cricut.
If you want a Cricut, save your money and buy a Cricut -- the cost of The Slice puts you half way there. However, if you don't have or don't want to spend Cricut-level money, read on...
SPEED/INDIVIDUAL CUTS:
To repeat the comments of the other two reviewers; with the exception of pre-formed words -- of which there are few (see the cover of the Slice SD cards,) each letter and shape must be cut individually on The Slice. Frankly I don't understand the complaining about that though -- it doesn't take THAT long to cut even the largest letter or the most intricate shape (flourishes etc. -- it takes seconds. I hold the device while it's cutting. As the blade returns to the "home" position I move my machine back to the protective cover, left of my work.
Besides, what else are you doing that a few seconds of holding the machine would be such a waste of time? It's paper crafting. If there is a desire to mass produce dies, a cricut or a sturdier (see below) user powered device might be a better choice.
Frankly, I find The Slice faster than the manual Sizzix, Quickuts or Cuttlebug systems. BUT!! The Slice is not as fast or efficient as the Cricut -- especially when performing multiple cuts.
NOISE:
While I'm sure each unit is a little different, my slice is no noisier than my Cricut. The perception may come from the fact that the user has to rest both hands on The Slice during the cutting operation. Since The Slice operates CLOSER to the user than say a Cricut that is off to the side on a table, it may only seem noisier(?). Mind you, it is noisy. As an example , while cropping and running The Slice, I cannot hear/understand my GF who is cropping at the other end of the table unless she raises her voice.
But I'll bet that if I leaned over my Cricut while it was cutting, and tried to hear her I'd have a similar challenge.
STURDINESS:
The moving parts of The Slice are numerous and very visible on the underside. I hope that I am wrong in this instance -- but it seems somewhat fragile. Like I said above -- so far, no problems other than operator error.
COST/Flexibility:
For the cost, and the number and size of available die cuts, it can't be beat right now. If you desire size selection (1/2" - 4") of the die cut -- Sizzix, and Quickuts are not comparable. Although Quickuts is working on an electronic die cutter it only cuts a single size based on the size of the die -- plus from what I saw on the Internet, it's not "cute".
Portability:
I dare say that I've tried all but one of the die cutters on the market. The Slice is fun, flexible, and VERY portable - I like the bag designed to hold the machine, power cable, glass mat, tool case and SD cards. In a pinch, you could crop successfully with only the slice start-up kit, (including it's tool bag and mat etc), a couple ink pads, 3-4 small, rubber stamps your cropadile, a ruler, scissors and a glue stick. All but the cropadile would fit in the bag designed for The Slice. Since the charge only lasts for a couple of hours cutting time, you would need a wall plug if you planned to crop for more than 3-4 hours.
With that said, figure the odds that anyone could take so little to a crop -- right?
CONCLUSION:
I like The Slice. Its' small, light weight, portable, flexible and sorta cute (purple would make it REALLY cute). If my Slice lasted 3 year and died, I'd probably look to buy another one or something just like it. None of the s-CRAP we craft with is cheap (unless you want to revert to school paste, newspaper clippings and the utility scissors). All die cutters etc. get especially pricey when you outfit them with all the extra bits and pieces (cards, cartridges, dies, cases, extra blades, goos, tools and blah blah blah...). Nonetheless, they are fun. I count The Slice among my favorite tools.
Look at the videos on the Internet or stop at a local scrap store. That will give you a pretty good idea of how they work.
Happy Crafting!
**** 7 August 2011***** Yes, since I purchased my Slice Making Memories has created a device that holds the cutter in place while it's cutting. That leaves the users hands free to work on other things and it gives the user the option to place the cutting a little further away to compensate for the noise factor.
I am continuously amazed at the reviews that rate this product so low. Again, it's not a Cricut or a Silhouette or any other big cutter but it's REALLY good for what it is and does. I like it so much that I also bought the Slice Fabrique -- it's dedicated (for my craft room) to cutting fabric for quiliting and applique. Oh and in case I didn't mention it before I own more than a few Cricut machines and I still use my Slice. It's not that I'm cranking out so many crafty products so much as when I want to use one over the other, I do and sometimes the Slice is perfect. For those who are having problems with their Slice, visit the manufactures websites and scour the user forums for lessons and Q&A. Take the time to learn to use your device properly. No,the blade won't last forever. No it won't cut through BRICK or STEEL or super thick paper. YES! It may occasionally need to be recalibraterd. No the battery won't last forever. All of these situations are addressed on manufacturer and fan/group websites. YES! It is possible to get a new one which has genuine, non-user addressable problems. If that happens, give the manufacturer a good chewing out for your trouble and send it back. If you really want to own the capability, exchange the failed item and try again with another one. I find it unfortunate that commercials and internet ads over-simplify the use of what are effectively sensitive,technical tools and toys. No matter how awesome or easy to use they look in the advertisement, they still take time and patience to learn to use. Happy Crafting.
If you want a Cricut, save your money and buy a Cricut -- the cost of The Slice puts you half way there. However, if you don't have or don't want to spend Cricut-level money, read on...
SPEED/INDIVIDUAL CUTS:
To repeat the comments of the other two reviewers; with the exception of pre-formed words -- of which there are few (see the cover of the Slice SD cards,) each letter and shape must be cut individually on The Slice. Frankly I don't understand the complaining about that though -- it doesn't take THAT long to cut even the largest letter or the most intricate shape (flourishes etc. -- it takes seconds. I hold the device while it's cutting. As the blade returns to the "home" position I move my machine back to the protective cover, left of my work.
Besides, what else are you doing that a few seconds of holding the machine would be such a waste of time? It's paper crafting. If there is a desire to mass produce dies, a cricut or a sturdier (see below) user powered device might be a better choice.
Frankly, I find The Slice faster than the manual Sizzix, Quickuts or Cuttlebug systems. BUT!! The Slice is not as fast or efficient as the Cricut -- especially when performing multiple cuts.
NOISE:
While I'm sure each unit is a little different, my slice is no noisier than my Cricut. The perception may come from the fact that the user has to rest both hands on The Slice during the cutting operation. Since The Slice operates CLOSER to the user than say a Cricut that is off to the side on a table, it may only seem noisier(?). Mind you, it is noisy. As an example , while cropping and running The Slice, I cannot hear/understand my GF who is cropping at the other end of the table unless she raises her voice.
But I'll bet that if I leaned over my Cricut while it was cutting, and tried to hear her I'd have a similar challenge.
STURDINESS:
The moving parts of The Slice are numerous and very visible on the underside. I hope that I am wrong in this instance -- but it seems somewhat fragile. Like I said above -- so far, no problems other than operator error.
COST/Flexibility:
For the cost, and the number and size of available die cuts, it can't be beat right now. If you desire size selection (1/2" - 4") of the die cut -- Sizzix, and Quickuts are not comparable. Although Quickuts is working on an electronic die cutter it only cuts a single size based on the size of the die -- plus from what I saw on the Internet, it's not "cute".
Portability:
I dare say that I've tried all but one of the die cutters on the market. The Slice is fun, flexible, and VERY portable - I like the bag designed to hold the machine, power cable, glass mat, tool case and SD cards. In a pinch, you could crop successfully with only the slice start-up kit, (including it's tool bag and mat etc), a couple ink pads, 3-4 small, rubber stamps your cropadile, a ruler, scissors and a glue stick. All but the cropadile would fit in the bag designed for The Slice. Since the charge only lasts for a couple of hours cutting time, you would need a wall plug if you planned to crop for more than 3-4 hours.
With that said, figure the odds that anyone could take so little to a crop -- right?
CONCLUSION:
I like The Slice. Its' small, light weight, portable, flexible and sorta cute (purple would make it REALLY cute). If my Slice lasted 3 year and died, I'd probably look to buy another one or something just like it. None of the s-CRAP we craft with is cheap (unless you want to revert to school paste, newspaper clippings and the utility scissors). All die cutters etc. get especially pricey when you outfit them with all the extra bits and pieces (cards, cartridges, dies, cases, extra blades, goos, tools and blah blah blah...). Nonetheless, they are fun. I count The Slice among my favorite tools.
Look at the videos on the Internet or stop at a local scrap store. That will give you a pretty good idea of how they work.
Happy Crafting!
**** 7 August 2011***** Yes, since I purchased my Slice Making Memories has created a device that holds the cutter in place while it's cutting. That leaves the users hands free to work on other things and it gives the user the option to place the cutting a little further away to compensate for the noise factor.
I am continuously amazed at the reviews that rate this product so low. Again, it's not a Cricut or a Silhouette or any other big cutter but it's REALLY good for what it is and does. I like it so much that I also bought the Slice Fabrique -- it's dedicated (for my craft room) to cutting fabric for quiliting and applique. Oh and in case I didn't mention it before I own more than a few Cricut machines and I still use my Slice. It's not that I'm cranking out so many crafty products so much as when I want to use one over the other, I do and sometimes the Slice is perfect. For those who are having problems with their Slice, visit the manufactures websites and scour the user forums for lessons and Q&A. Take the time to learn to use your device properly. No,the blade won't last forever. No it won't cut through BRICK or STEEL or super thick paper. YES! It may occasionally need to be recalibraterd. No the battery won't last forever. All of these situations are addressed on manufacturer and fan/group websites. YES! It is possible to get a new one which has genuine, non-user addressable problems. If that happens, give the manufacturer a good chewing out for your trouble and send it back. If you really want to own the capability, exchange the failed item and try again with another one. I find it unfortunate that commercials and internet ads over-simplify the use of what are effectively sensitive,technical tools and toys. No matter how awesome or easy to use they look in the advertisement, they still take time and patience to learn to use. Happy Crafting.
113 of 129 people found the following review helpful
1. Each letter must be cut individually. If you are cutting out a phrase, you won't be getting up to work on your page while it cuts the phrase. You will be setting up each letter individually, and holding the Slice while it cuts each letter, I-N-D-I-V-I-D-U-A-L-L-Y.
2. If you use the Cricut, you know how the mat is reusable, but needs to be replaced after the mat loses it's stickiness. The Slice has a glass mat that you spread a small amount of glue over with a sponge brush, to give it it's stickiness. Sounds great, until you try it. There was always too much or too little glue. Too much glue and you'll tear your paper trying to get it off. Then you'll have to scrub and wash the glass mat to remove the residue and paper. Too little, and the paper moves around. You'll ruin your design.
3. You have to hold down the Slice while it's cutting. Remember, you'll do this for each individual letter or design. It needs to be "homed" when you first use it. It adjusts the blade height. The directions say to "hold down the Slice lightly" while it cuts. I had to hold mine down forcefully. Actually, sometimes mine jumped around wildly and made grinding noises; it sometimes cut, sometimes didn't, and there were some letters that did not cut at all, even with the same cartridge, same paper, same setting. Sometimes it shredded the paper. The customer service line told me it needed to be "homed" again, and that I was doing it improperly. What? Do you really want it to be this complicated to cut out a letter? I followed the instructions exactly. When it worked, it cut nicely; when it didn't it, was very frustrating. I did the same thing each time. And again, it was always with the same thickness of paper, same font, same setting--sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't.
4. I charged the battery for half a day when I first got it. They said it needed a couple of hours. It had a low battery after not more than 12 cuts.
5. You are not sure where the cutter will cut within it's 6 inch block. It may be in the upper left corner, or the lower right corner. Therefore, you'll find yourself wasting a lot of paper. If you're still interested in getting the Slice, get the 12" mat so you won't have to continually have to cut quarter sheets of paper to fit the 6" mat. You'll still waste a good bit of paper, but you'll have less work.
6. They tout it as "portable". Not really that useful of a feature. With all the other scrapbooking stuff we have, who cares if there's one more box? Not having to hold down the Cricut for each cut more than makes up for it's lack of portability. I know that they say you can cut a page, with it's lack of predictability, I'd be scared to try it.
All in all, I worked with the Slice for about 4 hours. When I talked to Customer Service, they said my complaints were probably user error. They may be right, but given all of the other drawbacks, I returned mine. The only reason they were willing to return the unit was for "low batery life". I'm not sure I agree, but at least be aware that there might be a large learning curve if you are still interested in purchasing the Slice.
2. If you use the Cricut, you know how the mat is reusable, but needs to be replaced after the mat loses it's stickiness. The Slice has a glass mat that you spread a small amount of glue over with a sponge brush, to give it it's stickiness. Sounds great, until you try it. There was always too much or too little glue. Too much glue and you'll tear your paper trying to get it off. Then you'll have to scrub and wash the glass mat to remove the residue and paper. Too little, and the paper moves around. You'll ruin your design.
3. You have to hold down the Slice while it's cutting. Remember, you'll do this for each individual letter or design. It needs to be "homed" when you first use it. It adjusts the blade height. The directions say to "hold down the Slice lightly" while it cuts. I had to hold mine down forcefully. Actually, sometimes mine jumped around wildly and made grinding noises; it sometimes cut, sometimes didn't, and there were some letters that did not cut at all, even with the same cartridge, same paper, same setting. Sometimes it shredded the paper. The customer service line told me it needed to be "homed" again, and that I was doing it improperly. What? Do you really want it to be this complicated to cut out a letter? I followed the instructions exactly. When it worked, it cut nicely; when it didn't it, was very frustrating. I did the same thing each time. And again, it was always with the same thickness of paper, same font, same setting--sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't.
4. I charged the battery for half a day when I first got it. They said it needed a couple of hours. It had a low battery after not more than 12 cuts.
5. You are not sure where the cutter will cut within it's 6 inch block. It may be in the upper left corner, or the lower right corner. Therefore, you'll find yourself wasting a lot of paper. If you're still interested in getting the Slice, get the 12" mat so you won't have to continually have to cut quarter sheets of paper to fit the 6" mat. You'll still waste a good bit of paper, but you'll have less work.
6. They tout it as "portable". Not really that useful of a feature. With all the other scrapbooking stuff we have, who cares if there's one more box? Not having to hold down the Cricut for each cut more than makes up for it's lack of portability. I know that they say you can cut a page, with it's lack of predictability, I'd be scared to try it.
All in all, I worked with the Slice for about 4 hours. When I talked to Customer Service, they said my complaints were probably user error. They may be right, but given all of the other drawbacks, I returned mine. The only reason they were willing to return the unit was for "low batery life". I'm not sure I agree, but at least be aware that there might be a large learning curve if you are still interested in purchasing the Slice.
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