SB - Xyron 500

[d4disney]

Has anyone used the Xyron 500 for sticker making? A local craft store is selling them 50% off. How often do you use it? I guess you could put all your die cuts in it. I love punchies too. Can you put small punchies through the Xyron? Thanks in advance for any help/advice!

 

[LisaTx]

I have one that I've only used once, but I haven't scrapped much since I got it either.

It's great for die cuts and especially for punchies. I'm sure when I start scrapping again, I'll be using it all of the time.

 

[pas2]

If you can, purchase the 510 instead of the 500.

The 500 doesn't have the clear oversheet that all the excess glue sticks to. I have the 500, and around the edges of the diecuts you will get a rim of excess glue. I use a glue eraser to remove but if the item has torn edges or you already chalked the piece it can cause a headache.

It works fine for vellum but not small punchies. I tend to run a scrap thru and then use my punch to cut out the pieces I want. I then save the already glues scraps for another time.

Remember too that it only accomodates 5" items, if you want it to glue larger pieces you will want a bigger model.

I do use it alot for my kids school projects, it saves alot of time when making collages.

Also refills are expensive and don't go far so save those 40% & 50% coupons.