Heidi Swapp Minc Foil Applicator & Starter Kit

This does a beautiful job of adding foil to invitations. Just make sure anything that you've printed out is from a laser printer, if not the foil won't stick.

Really fun and useful machine for all my decorating and accessorizing needs--really a game-changer for me. I have added foil to cards, postcards, gift labels, and mini card-stock cards--really adds some flair to my card materials and invitations. I can't wait for Christmas to add some metallic and gold embellishments to my cards!

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I am primarily using this for card-stock postcards that I am making to send to friends and families, and it works really well! It comes with foil, but I would suggest also buying additional foil colors if you want to do things other than silver and gold. There are Youtube videos online that can give you multiple ideas about how to apply the foil (polka dots, stripes, flower embellishments, lettering, and more!). I've seen this cool video how you can make unique wrapping paper as well using this foil machine.

As someone who isn't an "intense" crafter, I was at first wary of getting such a machine. It seemed big and bulky, and I wasn't really too sure if I was going to be using it that much. Thankfully, it has proven to be a handy and extremely useful tool to personalize my cards and decorations, and is quite easy to use for a beginner like me. The Minc Foil Applicator machine and kit comes with the machine, a handy plastic pocket holder, a foil sheet, and some starter tags to try it out for the first time. I also had some additional heidi swapp accessories to try out. One thing I didn't realize--being the rookie crafter that I am--was that if I wanted to make custom prints to "foil-ize", I needed a laser printer. Unfortunately, I only have an inkjet printer at home so I have to resort to printing out personalized/custom designs either in the office, or at a nearby printing shop. I would highly suggest those who want to have the full shop/experience to definitely have a laser jet printer (you can get one for rather cheap!) at home. The machine gets pretty hot--so it does take time to cool off after using. Make sure your ink/application ink does not show when using the machine without the folder. Since if you do, the ink will show up in your next couple future rounds of application/using the device. Be sure to use the folder at all times (unlike me!). So far, I've made a lot of test cards and postcards to hang on my wall. My friends have commented and marveled at the finished products I have made so far--they never realized DIY can be as professional looking as the things that I have been making! Once I have an opportunity to make tons of cards (like for Christmas!), I'm going to go allll out and really take advantage of this machine. I would definitely recommend it to both the beginner and advanced crafter. Please note that I received this product for free for my unbiased opinion.

When making my various foil crafts, I initially started with a generic laminator, but definitely getting a machine created specifically for foil application gives dramatically better results. I wish I knew about the Minc Foil Applicator much earlier! A regular laminator is sort of like a gamble. Sometimes you get a perfect application, sometimes it ends up wrinkled or off center. Each time I applied foil, I would give a little prayer to the craft gods that it would be okay. Especially when you want to make duplicates for weddings or what-nots, it was definitely more tedious ensuring everything was uniform and identical. The Minc applicator on the hand, did not let me down. My cards came out seamlessly every single time. No need for wasted foil or paper or card stock. I'm keeping a 100% success rate so far. Even if it drops to 99, I'm sure in comparison with a regular laminator it would pale in comparison. Thank you Heidi Swapp for making this machine. Definitely worth it for a card making maven like me. Please note I received this product for free for my unbiased opinion and review.

Really makes my cards and postcards have that extra shine and flair. I wish the package comes with more foil rolls though, since I ended up using all of it after two weeks (still waiting for more foil rolls to arrive so I can foil some more stuff!). The machine heats up quickly...in a good and bad way. Good in that you can start feeding paper pretty quickly after turning it on...bad in that it gets REALLY hot and I have to wait 30-60 minutes before I can wrap and store it after I'm finished crafting. Other than that, really good machine!

This is such A CUTE KIT! As someone who usually makes my own cards, I have to say that this Minc Foil Applicator really made my hand-made cards stand out. It was so easy and fun to use. I have to say it is on the expensive side and is worth it if you know you will be using it frequently. Also, with the starter kits you have to use the designs that they give you. You have to buy additional products to be able to create your own designs

Very nice to use with the minc foil, nice and crisp, fast also.

I used this once for foiling transparency for resin insert's and it was awesome, so much better than amazing basics laminator. Then, it never worked again. I bought it in January, it's mid March, I used it once, now it won't even turn on, and it's past return window. Total BS.