Fold

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Permalink Reply by Shari Moore on November 7, 2012 at 5:08pm

just score and fold with the scored side up, but I have never used the edge to flatten it,. Before the bone scorer, used a pen or flat ruler to flatten things folder, now run the bone folder down it flat so that the whole side of the folder is on the fold, not just an edge. been doing it that way forever. :)

Permalink Reply by Marion on November 7, 2012 at 6:20pm

Hi Margaret:

I have a Scor-Pal where I score  all of my folds first, then I basically fold the CS with my hands on the Scor Line and run the bone folder along the fold to make it crisp.  I suppose it is done many ways and I wondered myself if there is a proper way to do it.  Some of the cardstocks don't give a nice crisp fold and the edge sometimes looks a bit raggy (fibres of cs sticking out).  When this happens, it may help to cover the edge before using the bone folder on it???? 

Permalink Reply by Margaret Hutton on November 8, 2012 at 8:54pm

Hi Shari & Marion:

Just thought I would ask because I was reading a book and noticed that they place a piece of paper over the card that you are folding. The reason was so that when you run your bone folder over the fold it will not leave a shine on the folding area on the card. I have always used the edge of my bone folder but will try using it flat and see if it makes a difference. I have tried laying a piece of paper over the card and then use the bone folder and I do like the crisp edge that you get.

Permalink Reply by Shari Moore on November 10, 2012 at 2:45pm

let us know what happens.  actually just used the side of a pen for years before realizing a ruler did the same thing,   What can one say:)     

Found as well, cannot use the "end" of the folder to score a it does not work right, always have mine on an angle.   Guess it depends on how you hold it, press etc,   Have fun.

Permalink Reply by Margaret Hutton on November 10, 2012 at 7:38pm

Hi Shari:

I don't think there is a wrong way for doing anything - it's what works for the person.

Permalink Reply by Shari Moore on November 11, 2012 at 1:21pm

you got it. Whatever works, and then we find a new way. :) Gotta love it, \
Have a good one all Still trying to get it together here., moving stuff around and trying to fit into this apartment. only thing is card making stuff is all over and only things near the table are the markers, so some days things like finishing them up does not get done.,

Anyone have a sky hook for my things.

Permalink Reply by Mary on November 12, 2012 at 8:49pm

Hi Margaret I am a lazy folder and only rarely use the bone scorer.  I have a Score It board and use that to make the initial score then just fold and run my fingers down the fold :)  I use the bone scorer if it is very thick cardstock or not folding in a well mannered way I then use it flat and over a piece of paper a: to stop the shine and b: cos my BS is quite old and sits in my crafting tools box and sometimes will leave a grubby mark on light coloured CS

Permalink Reply by Margaret Hutton on November 13, 2012 at 7:31pm

Hi Mary:

Thank goodness for score boards because without it one could still do a card but with a little more work and card making is fun not work. <lol> I have also used my fingers but not really happy with the fold that I get. Laying a piece of paper over the card stock is something I read in a library book on card making.