Dies

Looking to add professional-quality shapes, intricate designs, and flawless sentiments to your paper crafts? You’ve come to the right place! At Craft Source Market, we offer a vast collection of die cutting dies to help you create stunning handmade cards, scrapbook layouts, home decor, and more.

Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out, a good set of dies is an essential tool. These small, metal-shaped cutters work with your die cutting machine to slice through paper, cardstock, felt, and other materials with a simple turn of a handle. The result? Perfectly cut elements every single time.

Find the Perfect Die for Your Project

Choosing the right die depends on your project and the materials you plan to use. Here's a quick guide to the most common types of dies you'll find in our collection:

Thin Metal Dies (Wafer Dies)

Thin metal dies are the most popular and versatile option for paper crafters. These delicate, intricate designs are perfect for cutting out everything from detailed floral patterns and elegant sentiments to decorative borders and alphabet letters. They are lightweight, easy to store, and compatible with most manual die cutting machines.

Nesting Dies

A staple in any crafter's stash, nesting dies are a set of simple shapes (like circles, squares, or ovals) in graduated sizes. They are ideal for creating layered backgrounds, photo mats for scrapbooks, or framed sentiments on your cards. If you're new to die cutting, a set of nesting dies is a fantastic place to start.

Steel Rule Dies (Bigz Dies)

Need to cut through thicker materials? Steel rule dies are your go-to. Known for their durability, these dies feature a sharp blade embedded in a foam block. They can handle materials like chipboard, fabric, felt, and even multiple layers of cardstock at once. If you're working on larger projects, mixed media art, or mass-producing invitations, these heavy-duty dies are a must-have.

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What are dies and what are they used for?

    Dies are metal shapes used with a die-cutting machine to precisely cut paper and other materials. They are essential tools for papercrafting, allowing you to create intricate and repeatable designs for cards, scrapbooks, home decor, and other projects.

  • What are the different types of dies you sell?

    We offer three main types of dies. Thin Metal Dies- These are lightweight and perfect for cutting intricate, detailed designs like florals, sentiments, and borders. Nesting Dies- These come in sets of graduated sizes (e.g., circles or squares) and are ideal for creating layered backgrounds and framed elements. Steel Rule Dies- These are heavy-duty dies with a sharp blade, designed to cut through thicker materials like chipboard, felt, and multiple layers of cardstock.

  • Do I need a special machine to use these dies?

    Yes, you need a compatible die-cutting machine to use these dies. The specific machine needed will depend on the type of die. For example, most thin metal dies work with a wide variety of manual machines, while steel rule dies require a heavy-duty machine.

  • What brands of dies do you carry?

    We carry a wide range of dies from top brands known for their quality and innovative designs. You can find dies from industry leaders like Spellbinders and Hero Arts in our collection.

  • How do I choose the right die for my project?

    To choose the right die, consider the material you want to cut and the complexity of the design. Use thin metal dies for intricate paper designs, nesting dies for simple layering, and steel rule dies for thicker materials like felt and fabric.