Zyron - pros and cons

[MichelleB]

Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of using a Zyron? Anyone love it? What about hate it?

 

[clh2]

I have a 12" Xyron, bought it on e-bay several years ago - it was brand new. I love the Xyron - but wish I would have gotten a smaller one - because no one stocks the refills, and I have to get them on e-bay.

I would just check that the refills are available locally for the size you want.

 

[PigletsPal]

I just bought the sm one 2 weeks ago to use with mesh and I have to say it worked out really well. If you have a big lots by you they are selling the refills for the bigger size zyrons but of course not the one I just bought....

 

[bananiem]

I like to use mine for little punches and sizzix letters. I had trouble with the adhesive coming off in a little glob on the front side. A friend told me to press Cling Wrap on the front and it takes it off.

 

[Spinning]

I have teh little x and love it. But I must have gotten a bad batch. I usually get the repositional and lately it isn't sticking! Not sure if it is because I am using heavy paper (bazzill) so I am going to start buying perm.

 

[rhiansmom]

I have quite a few sizes of Xyrons... if you get a bad bunch call or write the company as they have awesome customer service...

I don't know of a con.,... the "goobies" that you sometimes get can be erased with an adhesive eraser very easily.

I couldn't scrapbook without my xyron

 

[nicurn]

I adore my little X. couldn't scrap without it! maggie

 

[ohiominnie]

We have a Xyron and the only trouble I have is trying out how to feed the small die cuts through without having them fall into oblivion somewhere---only to show up later ON TOP of something else.

Any suggestions?

 

[MichelleB]

What about permanent vs repositionable refills? How often do you actually reposition something? Any trouble with the repositionable not staying on? I don't want anything coming off later and am thinking of permanent.

 

[scrapcreator]

I love my 510 and little X 150 and use both of them all the time. In fact I used the 510 for the shakers I made in the most recent Disney swap. I couldn't make the shakers with out it. I always use the permanent.

I'd say the only drawback is the cost of refills. I always stock up when they are on 40% off at Michaels or if I have a coupon and I can't think of a thing I need.

Jeanne

 

[Stephres]

I have always bought repositionable adhesive for mine and haven't had trouble with it not sticking. I have the 850 which I don't think they make anymore and am having trouble finding refills for it.

 

[JulianneP]

hmmm anyone have the number for xyron (I don't have the box) my little X is not sticking to well. thanks

 

[ohiominnie]

hmmm anyone have the number for xyron (I don't have the box) my little X is not sticking to well. thanks

Don't know if this helps....we tried out a little X today at our church's crop. Seems the Xyron 510 I have stinks for those little parts! Anyway, the lady who owned the little X said after you take it out you have to press and rub over your pieces in order for them to stick well. Maybe try that ???

HTH!

 

[disneyfreakjackie]

after you take it out you have to press and rub over your pieces in order for them to stick well. Maybe try that ???
HTH!

YUP!!! That's what I do! Rub real good before you peel off the top layer!! (I only know that because that's what it says to do in the directions!!)

 

[WDWMom]

I have the little X and love it for sizzlet ABCs. Thinking of getting a bigger one though. DisneyFreakJackie is right. Says right on the directions to rub the backs. Never had a problem and just put a new one in last night.

 

[JulianneP]

Thanks I will try that. I gotta get better at reading directions I have not used the magnet maker on my 900 either. I must sit down one day and figure that out.