• With the presets added, separately select each color and click on Edit attributes. Select the preset for that
layer. Note that for the grey layer you also need to mark the option Pause for tool change so that, after
drawing the red layer, the cutter will pause and the blade holder can be substituted for the test pen:
• Load the cutting mat into the Skycut and set the origin. Click on Cut out and the Skycut will draw with the
test pen and pause before cutting with this window displayed:
• Swap out the test pen for the blade holder and click on OK in the above window. The grey layer will now cut.
4.02 Embossing and Scoring
4.02.1 General Info on Embossing
• The Skycut 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 embossing cardstock, it is recommended 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. 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 using the embossing tool for scoring fold-up projects, 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. Because the scoring may not be as deep on the underside of the paper or cardstock as the
top side, fold all score lines (valley and mountain) forward to establish the fold on both sides. Then flip over
and fold any mountain folds the opposite way. This especially works well on pop-up cards.
• Make sure you do some tests first to get the best settings for the scoring or embossing. For scoring
cardstock, this typically involves a higher force (~160) 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
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