Thinlits create dazzling detailed shapes for more creative cardmaking and paper crafting projects. These wafer-thin chemically-etched die sets are designed to cut emboss or stencil a single sheet of cardstock paper metallic foil or vellum. They are simple to use compact and portable for cutting at home or on the go. Use them for enhanced intricacy and to add a special touch of inspiration to all your projects. The Thinlits dies in this set are compatible with the BIG kick Big Shot and Vagabond machines. To cut the sandwich requires use of a pair of Cutting Pads and the machine s included Platform; when using the Essentials Platform or Solo Platform & Shim the Extended Adapter or Solo Adapter is required. Because of their intricacy Thinlits dies may require up to three passes to cut. If extra ejection is needed for easier separation of the die-cut from the design place wax paper between the Thinlits die and your material and then cut.