Select the layer with the shape(s) to be drawn and execute the “cut.”
Move the laser light to the exact location of the gel pen mark (NOT the blade puncture). Once you have
it directly over that mark, click on Finished in the Set Blade Origin window.
Select the layer with the shape(s) to be cut and execute the cut. The resulting gel pen lines and cut will
now be aligned:
10.08 Embossing and Scoring
The Zing Embossing Tool has two different sized embossing heads. The smaller one is recommended when
scoring cardstock for fold-up projects, such as pop-up cards, gift bags, and small boxes. Either head can be
used for embossing shapes.
When the project involves both embossing/scoring and cutting, you will need to use WYSIWYG for the cut
mode so that the shapes will be aligned.
When embossing, it is recommend that a soft material be place beneath the paper or cardstock to allow a
deeper impression to be made. One excellent material to use is non-slip shelf liner. Even though the
surface is somewhat uneven, you will obtain very good results. Other materials which can be used include
rhinestone rubber, craft foam, and felt. Make sure the material is well adhered to the mat (tape it down, if
necessary). Then tape your paper or cardstock to the top of this material.
When scoring, the paper or cardstock can be applied directly to the mat, just as you do for cutting. This
makes it much simpler when you need to score and then immediately cut.
Make sure you do some tests first to get the best settings for the scoring or embossing you need. For
scoring cardstock, this typically involves a higher force (~150) and two or three passes. Refer to the
Suggested Settings table at the end of this chapter. If you have a soft material beneath your
paper/cardstock, then a lower force can be used, but you may still need several passes. Also raise the tool
in the blade holder seat the same way you do with the blade holder, to get more force invoked.
Remember to turn off the Blade Offset setting when scoring or embossing but turn it back on when you get
ready to cut.
When embossing paper or cardstock, it is recommended that you use the Shadow Layer function to create
a very small outline and inline, say 0.01”. These tiny offset lines will then produce a slightly thicker overall
1. Place laser light or
alignment pin directly
over puncture from
bladeholder.
1. Place laser light or
alignment pin directly over
mark made by gel pen.
2. Insert the gel pen into the
Zing. It is now in the correct
location for drawing.
2. Insert the blade holder into
the Zing. It is now in the correct
location for cutting.
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