How Spellbinders Dies Are Made with Denzil Quick

Have you ever wondered how metal cutting dies are made? In this behind-the-scenes video, I’m joined by my friend Denzil Quick from Spellbinders to take you deep inside the fascinating world of photochemical etching — the exact process used to create Spellbinders dies and BetterPress plates. This video is inspired by a Spellbinders Lunch & Learn session I missed while traveling, so we turned it into a full, in-depth conversation you can watch and learn from too! ✨ We cover: • How Spellbinders metal dies are manufactured • What photochemical etching is and why it matters • Why die quality, blade sharpness, and detail depend on chemistry • How BetterPress plates differ from standard dies • Quality control, painting, clipping, and packaging • How UV light, steel, and chemistry work together • A quick overview of how photopolymer stamps are made If you love paper crafting, cardmaking, die cutting, or enjoy learning how creative tools are made, this video is for you. It’s part science, part creativity, and a whole lot of crafty nerding out 🤓💛