Hand punching is a simple and effective tool in your creative creation!
Punches
Available in a wide range of fun designs, shapes and sizes, from circles to squares and more advanced, such, for example, insects or the like.
You can also find the so-called classic punching is a pliers-like tool.
Paper punches are also called "Craft Punches," which works by by hand presses a button to get to the actual punching operationen.Dessa punches are also available in a large variety of designs and sizes.
Generally, it is very useful punches scrapbooking tool when you want to produce a lot out of a scene.
General tips;
- Sometimes it can be difficult to place / fasten your die-cut pieces. Try using a Glue-stick to pick up that little bit and then place it in the correct position. Tweezers can also be used in the same way.
- As an alternative to glue, so you can experiment with to give your stamped motif a self-adhesive back using a special paper available in pyssel- / scrapbooking business. Just remove the backing paper and attach to your subject. You can also attach it to the entire surface of your paper before punching out the subject.
- Storage of paper punches, punches and other types of punches; should be stored in a dry place to prevent rusting.
- To keep the lubricated punches, punch through a few layers of waxed paper. Do this regularly and you will avoid having problems with your punches.
- Sharpen your punches, punch through a few layers of aluminum foil or very fine sandpaper. This need only be done once in a while.
- If your town is not going pressing for full, apply a little more pressure, use the palm or perhaps even place it on the floor and push with your foot gently.
- If the punch stuck and you can not get out / off your subject, try to push again, or use the methods above ... Never use your fingers inside the punch to release your subject, because the steel edges which are very sharp!
- Use your town upside down! Gives you a much better overview of how to place the punch on your paper (Remove the paper catch if your town has such ....)
- Paper punch, these versatile punches are really useful scrapbooking tools and are available in a variety of designs and sizes! All you need to do is insert the paper and press to, so the motive is clear!
A good advice is to save all the leftover paper scraps from your project. These are perfect to use for your handstansar! Also note that the piece of paper you just punched out, can be used in your layout!
- Hand punches, are excellent scrapbooking tools to add details of your layouts or
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vailable in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some even have. Confetti catcher that ensures that it does not end up playing games everywhere when you stop.
To keep in mind: Small hand punches tend to have some limitations due to That they do not reach so far on a paper. Larger punches are more versatile because they simply reach longer, giving you the opportunity to get closer to the center of the paper.
- Lace punch, a long punch is specially designed to punch out edges. Easy to use separately or why not for photo mats !?
Edge punches are beautiful scrapbooking tools that create exquisite punched edges to embellish your projects! The stocking sticks that are often found on these punches allow you to notice your design, to create a continuous edge that runs along the edge of your layout.
Do not forget that part of your paper that sometimes becomes a breeze, is also a very useful piece just for edge punching!
Circular edge punch is also available and gives you an easy way to create round edges!
- Edge punches with embossing possibilities, combining embossing and punching in one step! Simply insert the paper into the punch and press. The punch functionality gives you an embossed motif in the same moment! A very useful scrapbooking tool.
Tips on using embossing edge punches
- To ensure the quality of the embossed structure, always push and hold the pressure a little extra, longer than standard punches.
- If you want the embossed surface more crispy on a bit heavier paper, try spraying the paper first with water or treat it with a medium called Paper Glide ™!
- Paper Glide ™, dry embossing paper spray is excellent for both dry embossing and as a lubricant for punches. Use as follows: Keep your paper at arm's length, gently spray on the paper and wait for it to dry. Then you can stop! Feel free to spray on both sides of the paper to avoid bending ....! Paper Glide ™ is non-toxic and acid-free, does not affect decorations or details that are self-adhesive. You can use it on all types of cardstock and paper, as well as on metal.
- Corner punch, serves as shape cutters but is designed to decorate the corners of your papers and layouts. These versatile scrapbooking tools also give you the opportunity to easily decorate your paper / layout corners.
Corner punches gives you round corners, creates amazing photo frames, and much more. This is one of the punches that you probably use most!
There are also corner punches with the possibility of punching out three different corners from one and the same punch, as well as special photo corner punches that allow you to snap the corner of the photo (or other material) into the punch and create a fastening to your layout without you needing glue.
An excellent way to use a corner punch; Disassemble the corner part (the one that rounds) from the punch and end the punch to punch a straight edge!
It is usually enough to take a slim knife and gently tap the plastic part. Then punch your straight edge and replace the plastic part again.