NOTE: Once you remove your mat the above will not work as the mat will not load in exactly the same place to achieve a nice outcome. (well, maybe if you have a miracle it might 🙂 ) You can also buy the Foil Quill pens individually( standard, fine, and bold). In the box you’ll get the foil quill itself, the four machine adapters, and the heat shield. The individual pens do not come with foil or placement tape, though you can buy them separately: As I mentioned earlier, the foil is very lightweight and you need to tape it to your project before you send it through your machine. It needs to be fairly taut so that it doesn’t move too much as the tool heats the areas of the design. As far as other foil brands go, you’ll have to test them. There are other heat-activated foils on the market which will probably work. Other foils, however, that are activated with toner or adhesive, will not work with the Foil Quill. Where Do I Find Designs to Foil with the Foil Quill?

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The Foil Quill is externally powered, meaning it needs a power source to heat up. I have found a small portable battery unit works well (the kind I travel with to charge my phone when I’m not near an outlet). You can also plug it directly into a USB port in a wall charger, if your machine is close enough. If your machine has a USB power source, you can also use that, though machine manufacturers do not recommend it. How Do I Know If My Foil Quill Is Heating Up? Have you been wondering how to use the Foil Quill from We R Memory Keepers? I have wanted one for ages and finally managed to find it on sale and actually have the money for it. Whoohoo, great excitement. The Foil Quill system lets you hot foil your designs using your Silhouette Cameo, Cricut, Brother or Sissix machine. You can definitely use the Foil Quill with your existing machine, but you will need to plug the USB adapter into your laptop or an external battery charger to power it – anything that is a power source with a USB charger in it will do. Only the Maker machine has this built in already. Home » Cricut » What is the Foil Quill from We R Memory Keepers? What is the Foil Quill from We R Memory Keepers?While the instructions state to use the USB on your machine, I recommend that you use an external source of power and NOT plug it into your cutting machine. Ok, so we have the heating sorted. Let’s look at some steps to reach the end goal of foiling your design.

What is the Foil Quill from We R Memory Keepers? What is the Foil Quill from We R Memory Keepers?

The Foil Quill works with all major electronic cutting machines on the market. It has been tested with the following machines:

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Place the Foil Quill into the slot that you would load your PEN tool into. For a Scan N Cut, there is only once choice. If you have a Cricut select the pen slot. The Foil Quill uses the heated tip to draw over a sheet of foil and transfer that foil to your project. What’s Included in the Foil Quill Box? Place the metal heat protector piece under the Foil Quill tool and then turn the power. Allow to heat for about 5 minutes.