How To Fold Cardstock?

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Can you fold 110 lb cardstock?

110 lb.
It is more noticeably thicker, but can still be used for applications such as cutting, printing, and folding. This premium cardstock is great for when you want to make a statement with DIY event pieces such as programs, invitations, RSVP cards, menus, and more.

How do you keep cardstock from cracking?

Scoring Tips – get a clean fold!

  1. Makes a depression in the paper where you want the fold to be.
  2. Allows you to cleanly fold along the grain as well as against the grain.
  3. Makes a professional-looking and clean fold when using a heavier paper or cardstock.
  4. Prevents the paper from “cracking” along the fold line.

What can you use instead of bone folder?

These make wonderful bone folder substitutes if you’re concerned about animal products.

  • ABS Plastic. ABS plastic definitely feels like plastic, but is very strong and can withstand heat up to 221 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Ivory. Ivory is heavier, harder and smoother than bone.
  • Wood.
  • Rock.
  • Metal.

What can I use as a scoring tool?

Best Scoring Tools For Scrapbookers & Crafters

  1. A Butter Knife. Yes We’re Serious.
  2. A Scoring Board (We Like the Scor-Pal) Scoring boards, like the Scor-Pal, typically come with a bone folder, and make scoring much more convenient.
  3. A Rotary Trimmer with a Scoring Blade. Oh the handy rotary strikes again.

Can you fold 80lb cardstock?

The 80 lb card stock is the most common weight of card stock, and is used for DIY invitations, card making, scrapbooking, flyers, post cards, die-cutting, menus, craft projects, program, and business cards. If you are needing to fold the 80 lb cardstock, we would recommending scoring the stock before folding it.

What is the difference between 65 lb and 110 lb cardstock?

110 lb cardstock is almost twice the weight of 65 lb cardstock, with 130 lb cardstock being the heaviest (as far as I know) so if you want the heavier of the two, go for the 110 lb cardstock instead of the 65 lb cardstock.

How do I know the weight of my cardstock?

How to Measure the Thickness of Cardstock

  1. Check the points on the card stock label — you may find a card stock point abbreviated as “pt.” Every point equals . 001 inch.
  2. Divide the points by 1,000 to find the thickness or caliper.
  3. Convert cover weight to points if the card stock label lists cover weight.

What does 100lb paper mean?

Paper weight, also known as BASIS WEIGHT is measured in pounds per 500 sheets within it’s category. If 500 sheets of a standard sheet in a category weights 100 lbs., then the paper weight / basis weight of that type of paper will be 100 lb. Each category of paper has a unique “basis weight”

Why does cardstock crack when folded?

If there is any cracking, what you are seeing is the color of the paper fiber showing through the broken edge of the fold.The laminate encapsulates the surface of the paper and will not allow any cracking. Planning is the best way to get ideal results. Keep the grain direction parallel with the fold.

What is bone folder made of?

They are often made from the leg bone of a cow, deer, or similar animal, or ivory. Alternatives made from plastic now exist; however, those made from bone may be less likely to leave residue on the workpiece.

What is a creasing tool?

A leather creaser can help make this very easy.A leather creaser is a tool used to put lines and creases into leather. The lines can be used a stitch guides, for aesthetic purposes, or to weaken the leather to create a fold point. Creasers are hand-held.

What is the best bone folder?

The Best Bone Folders for Crisper Creases

  1. Lineco Genuine Bone Folder. Unlike some more modern counterparts, this bone folder is made out of—you guessed it—actual bone.
  2. Fiskars Traditional Bone Folder.
  3. Ecohu Square Bone Folder.
  4. Arteza Bone Folders.
  5. Crafty Gnome Teflon Bone Fold Folder.

How do you soften cardstock paper?

Using Steam is the Secret to Folding Thick Paper
I’ve found that exposing the paper to steam causes the paper to soften, which makes it easier to fold and prevents the cracking and ripping that would otherwise occur.

How do you make folding cards?

Instructions

  1. Measure the Center of the Card. Use a ruler to measure the center of the card at the top and the bottom. With a pencil, lightly mark these points and draw a straight line between them.
  2. Score the Card. Use the bone folder to score the card.
  3. Flatten the Fold. Carefully fold the card along the scored line.