Paper Edgers
- Mix decorative and fancy cuts by using symmetry, asymmetry cutting with the paper edgers reverse cutting on folded paper
- To easily cut a straight line with your paper edgers, using a ruler and pencil draw a straight line on the backside of the paper to be cut, then as you cut with the paper edger, make sure the edge of a pattern touches the line exactly the same each time the pattern is cut.
- Practice before beginning a project, practice cutting on scrap paper. Try cutting various paper weights. Practice cutting curves, angle cuts, straight lines and patterned lines.
- Realign the cut > After making the first cut, realign a point or curve of the Paper Edgers blade with a corresponding point or curve of that cut, then make the next snip. This will make the design continuous.
- Easy edging > Use straight scissors to cut out or trim shapes, then edge with Paper Edgers.
- Cutting straight lines > To cut a straight line, draw a light line or pattern on the back of the paper, then cut out.
- Cutting out an inside area > Draw cutlines on backside of paper. With straight-edged scissors, "Poke"a hole in center area. Cut to corners. Cut on cutline with Paper Edgers until excess paper falls away.
- Paper choices > Paper Edgers work well with a variety of papers such as cardstock, wrapping paper, art papers, wallpaper, watercolor paper, construction paper, or even grocery sacks.
- Corner Techniques > To create a mat that has perfect, identical corners, draw a straight pencil line 2,5 cm longer than the mat edge. With selected Paper Edgers, cut along pencil line. Position this template on the edge of the mat so both corners are identical. Hold securely in place and use as a cutting guide. Perfect corners every time.
- To improve cutting performance > Cut through wax paper and aluminum foil. Rub an eraser over the blades. These two methods will remove paper dust particles, which can hinder a blade's performance.
- Oval shaped patterns > When cutting out oval-shaped patterns, either squeeze or stretch your pattern in the last cuts to achieve a more uniform looking edge.
