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I love mine. I use it with my cutter and score the cards and then run the folder along the edge after it is folded to reinforce the fold. You should get it definately!
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I love my bone folder! It's handier than using the scoring blade to get a nice crease on cards. Plus you can use it to make faux suede paper. Simply run it over your cardstock until all the of fibers are broken in the paper. It's okay to work out your frustrations here! Then separate the layers of your paper (usually 2). The inside comes out soft and fuzzy, looking like suede. To see a sample check out this sample in my gallery: Gallery at Splitcoaststampers
O.k. I have gotta try that technique. Very pretty!
__________________ ~Sharon~ I'm a Proud wife of my OIF III & OEF veteran! Mommy of two beautiful girls! Ages 17 years & 2 years! We *heart* adoption! My Crafting BlogOur Family/Adoption Blog
I love mine and use it every time I make cards, but I got it in a kit (wasn't convinced enough before to spend the $$ on it). Before I had it, I used a nail file that had a smooth, plastic handle (and use the sharp metal end of the nail folder to score). It worked like a charm and was cheaper.
I echo everything the other ladies have said. I love my bone folder, in fact I have two, just in case I lose one. The fold you get with the folder is soooo much better than just folding the card over.
I think you can survive without one if you really have to. I've used the point on my paint brush handle to score, the handle of my scissors to crease, etc. But it's like using the butter knife as a kitchen screwdriver. It works but you know there is a better way. Considering that the bone folder doesn't cost very much, is an all-in-one tool and just feels good in your hand I think everyone should go ahead and get one.
I couldn't bring myself to spend that much money on something that just makes a fold crisper, so I Pampered Chef pan scrapers left over from my PC demo'ing days. They're a fraction of the cost, work just as well, and are smaller for toting .
It took me YEARS to be convinced that I needed a bone folder, but now that I have one, I have to say, you NEED one too. I use it on every fold I make -- it does make a nicer crease. I also use it for the faux suede paper described above.
But the technique that really sold me was to use it for getting a smooth, even image when using my big background stamps. I ink up the stamp, then place cardstock on top, and rub it all over with the side edge of the bone folder. A perfect background every time - even the Canvas stamp!
I couldn't bring myself to spend that much money on something that just makes a fold crisper, so I Pampered Chef pan scrapers left over from my PC demo'ing days. They're a fraction of the cost, work just as well, and are smaller for toting .
I ditto what she said!
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Along with making folding easier, you can use it to gently lift up cardstock after you've put it down to fix those 'mistakes'; you can use it with your paper cutter to score cardstock;
echoing all the others and adding that I use mine to hold the very corner of things that I am embossing with my heat tool - works better than fingers (found that out the hard way ;))
I too have several of the pampered chef scrapers, but the bone folder for demos and workshops is probably the best.
Hugs all around!
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