Oval Cutter Help

20 years ago

I have a fiskar cutter that won't stay locked.

I start the cut and then it keeps getting smaller in size.

Any tricks to keeping this fixed or do I need a new one?

I use a cutting board, maybe I need their templates instead?

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MIStepMom
20 years ago
gagama: I had a fiskars circle cutter and could never get it to work right. I just returned it to Target. I really like the cutting system from CM (Cre@tive Memories). Easy to use and never a mistake. I am going to try others though to use with shape sizes that CM doesn't have. I have seen Colozzule (?sp) which has about 5 sizes for each shape and that would be great when matting pictures with several different colors. Good Luck
phyllis_philodendron
20 years ago
Are you talking about the round one with the "spring" in the middle, where you lower the blade as needed? I used one that belonged to a friend of mine and didn't care for it. It's the one that follows a cutting template and works kind of like a Spyrograph (remember those?!) I was pretty disappointed. I've been looking for something that can cut ovals and circles cleanly. Any other suggestions? I"ll look up the CM cutter you mentioned.
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CM oval cutter - yuck yuck yuck!! personally, I don't like it. I find it awkward to use, leaves a lip around the edge of the picture, and limits the sizes of the ovals. I'd love to see one made exactly like the old cm circle cutter - the arm that swings around the blade (does that make sense?). I just didn't like it but I'm told it takes a lot of getting used to.
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You are right. First I had some regrets to not ask my DH to bring me back the guide too, because it is sometimes a little bit difficult to place the oval in the exact place you want, but the shapes are perfect. And I assume that with some practice I can place the ovals where I want. I cut a paper before to check if the size is the good one, and then I imagine 2 perpendicular lines crossing on the center of my subject, and I adjust these lines with the 4 grooves located at the base of the oval cutter (it is the Helpful hint on the paper given with the cutter) and it works pretty well! good luck! Joelle.
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Billie, Don't get discouraged with your oval cutter. I have cut some great ovals with it. I just cut an oval in an oval out of black paper, put some large circles and a red bow on it then mounted it over a really cute pic of my three year old niece with Minnie Mouse. It looks great. I have found that it does work best with heavier paper and especially on a cutting mat. I first tried it using a magazine as a mat and did get a lot of bunching of my paper. I have also discovered that it helps to sort of hold your paper while turning. I just got the guides a while ago and am enjoying it even more now that I know exactly where I am cutting. Keep trying, I know the investment that you have in that set. Good Luck, Mare
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stephmc72
20 years ago
I second the CM cutting system...it's GREAT!!!!!!!! Nothing beats it, and it's so easy.
phyllis_philodendron
20 years ago
How much do these cost? I'm really hesitant about going through a representative - it reminds me of other unnamed popular consultant-based organizations and you inevitably get talked into buying more! Can I find something simliar more cheaply, without having to order it?
gagma
Original Author
20 years ago
Thank you for all the info. I purchased the Creative Memories Cutting System with oval today. I haven't used it but I'll start in this weekend. I found a consultant on the Creative Memories website for my area. Very nice woman and helpful. The cost was $38.00 plus tax. She left me a catalog for other interests I might have. She asked if I was interested in classes, etc. and at this time I'm not. She was fine with that. Good experience. Can't wait to try my new tools.
stephmc72
20 years ago
Check out eBay Phyllis...there are alot of them listed on there, and sometimes you can get them cheaper than through a rep.
phyllis_philodendron
20 years ago
$38 isn't bad, especially if the product does what it says it does! I was expecting it to be outrageous or something. I suppose I could justify that to myself since I"ve been driving all over the place looking for something similar and not quite finding what I wanted. I looked on Ebay but I wasn't really sure what I was looking for, I will try again. Thanks!
heather_on
20 years ago
Phyllis I like the CM products for the fancy shapes too.
ctmom88
19 years ago
Here is another plug for the CM cutting system. I love them! If you check out other popular scrapping sites, CM circle/oval cutters get rave reviews. I had no luck w/ the Fiskars Oval cutter either.

If you have all 3 CM blades (red, blue, green) you should be able to mat your pics easily. Enjoy!

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