Your scrapbooking, rubber stamping, and cardmaking projects will look perfect when you use the proper cutting, trimming, and scoring tools. Understanding the differences between these tools helps to insure that you are using the right tool for the right job.
The most popular trimming and cutting tools are the guillotine table top trimmer, mini personal paper cutter, and the rotary trimmer. Paper punches, scoring blades, T-squares, and shape cutters are important to have on hand, and before the project.
The guillotine trimmer is the traditional paper trimmer can be found at any office supply store a. A long blade (often curved) is hinged at the base and rises above the card and the right to decline to make a straight cut. Please note that not all guillotine trimmers are well done. You will have a solid, stable guillotine trimmer with movable narrow. Make sure the handle does notflex at all or you will be consistently frustrated by crooked cuts. Another great feature is a detachable blade which can be sharpened or replaced.
Rubber stamping projects often require simple cuts to mattes and small pieces of stamped card stock. The personal trimmer is the perfect tool for the routine trimming and can fit inside your desk drawer. Small paper trimmers usually have safety features that make them especially suitable for trimming small items held by hand close to the blade. This allows you to crop small pieces of hand stamped card stock, trim tiny wallet photos, and matte stocks. Personal paper trimmers are not suitable for long straight cuts because they are usually made of lightweight plastic.
Rotary trimmers are the newest of the bunch and have become favorites for many different reasons. For rubber stamping and scrapbooking projects, the rotary trimmer excels because you can purchase many different styles of artistic Cutting blades. Need to create a straight, curved side? Do you want to punch a bag made in house? The cutter is not a problem. You want to find a model that is easy to change blades. In addition to the table Trimmer, Rotary Trimmer, many systems also come with interchangeable blades that trim your handheld, allowing you to cut shapes such as circles and flowers. Handheld Rotary Trimmer, the self-healing cutting mat. There are many different formats, seecraft section of your local department store or fabric store. The unique cutting surface is specifically designed to allow you to cut any shape with your rotary cutter and can be used many times without showing wear.
Shape cutting tools have come a long way and are quickly become a favorite tool for scrapbooking enthusiasts. Because they allow you to cut many different shape styles with one inexpensive tool, they are much more inexpensive than individual paper punches. One thing to look for when purchasing a shape cutter is the quality of the pivoting head. You should be able to cut in one smooth motion without the blade catching on any part of the template.
Paper punches are the easiest way to make sure your shape is perfectly cut every time. Your paper punches should be easy to use and have no trouble cutting through card stocks. If your paper punch becomes difficult to use, it could be a result of glues or adhesives getting into the die mechanism. Usually a spray of a silicone lubricant will solve this problem.
T-squares and the scoring blades are tools that can be very helpful while stamping and scrapbooking. Durable T-squares that will last many years can be purchased at your local hardware store. Cheaper styles can be purchased at a craft store. Buy a quality T-square that has a tooled edge for making perfectly straight lines and cuts. You will be able to line up corners and make perfect mattes. Scoring blades are used to make straight tears and Creases along the edges of a corner of handmade greeting cards. Designer blades can rip scores decorative scrapbooking paper and paperboard.
They should be at least one version of each of these cutting tools to enjoy all the benefits. With good set of tools and cutting saves time and makes your project CRAFT finished paper look much better. Acquisition of high quality tools that are used for many years will total bargain, and usually looks better to ensure continuity.Give them a try today and see how they improve your work!
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