scoring on page trimmer or bone folder

[myztic]

if you buy a page trimmer that can score... isn't that doing the same thing as a bone folder?
im having a hard time figuring out what im supposed to do with the bone folder and how to make it work..

and i've bought a page trimmer called the exacto and i just cannot seem to get it to cut where i want it.. i know im supposed to place it where the transparent line is but my goodness that line is thick... lol..
anyway.. maybe i need a new page trimmer and thought i should rather get one with the scoring capability.. recommendations?

[misha]

I have a trimmer (Cutterpede) which can also score, I do use it alot especially when doing multiple scores for boxes etc. But having said that I always have my bone scorer handy and probably use it the most. To use it mark the top and lower edges of your card/paper where you want to score then place a metal ruler on these marks and run the bone scorer down it pressing firmly but not too hard as to rip your paper. When using a paper trimmer to score you need to find the point which is the actual cutting/scoring point they will be the same.
Kathleen

[jenguin]

I score using my trimmer with a scoring blade. But am putting the Scor-Pal on my holiday wish list! I use my bone folder just for the folding part - to get a nice, clean, crisp fold. KWIM?
I don't know the trimmer you have, so I can't help you there. Sorry!

[NoraCH]

I agree, even if you score with a trimmer or Scor-It type product to get a flush center line, using a bone folder after gives you a nice flat fold. Folding with the grain of the paper also helps too.

[Quiltnstamper]

Yup, you really need that bone folder for the actual folding of the card. Without it, even if you score it, your card won't stay closed.

[LovinTX]

I use my bone folder every time I stamp. I lay my paper on the trimmer and then use the bone folder to press along the line and then use it again to get a nice, crisp fold. HTH!

[emmiestamps]

I love my bone folder use it every time i stamp I did invest in a score-pal which I use for projects but for scoring my card base I use my bone folder.

[tusky2]

I can't live without my bone folder. I use it to score the center of the card, and then use it to create a nice crisp fold. Also, since I like using Aleene's glue, I use it to smooth out the glue.

[myztic]

everyone says the bone folder is great but i just cant get it to work for me!!! any video tutorials???
and when i try to make it more clean using the smooth long edge it takes off some of my picture!!

[myztic]

Misha, thank you so much for your explanation! i think i ALMOST have it.. the ruler part made a big difference!

[gaylestamps]

In addition to cards, I make small ''altered books'' and would find it impossible to get professional-looking covers without my bone folder! I use it to fold-up the trimmed corners, before I fold the flaps up and over them.

[myztic]

any video tutorials? or great picture tutorials?
cuz mine definately doesnt come out as gorgeous as how you guys are saying it does!

[lovingyoualways]

She uses a bone folder at the beginning of this video HTH

http://youtube.com/watch?v=zabSLYWhZuE