Crafting Paper Crafting Techniques 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of scoring paper before folding?
- To create a crisp, clean fold line (Correct answer)
- To add decorative texture
- To make the paper waterproof
- To increase paper thickness
Correct answer: To create a crisp, clean fold line
Scoring compresses the fibers along a line so the paper folds cleanly without cracking.
Question 2: Which tool is best suited for cutting intricate detailed shapes from paper?
- Craft knife (X-Acto) (Correct answer)
- Kitchen scissors
- Paper guillotine
- Rotary pizza cutter
Correct answer: Craft knife (X-Acto)
A sharp craft knife allows precise control for cutting fine, intricate details.
Question 3: In quilling, paper strips are primarily shaped by which action?
- Rolling and coiling (Correct answer)
- Folding into squares
- Soaking in water
- Melting with heat
Correct answer: Rolling and coiling
Quilling involves rolling thin paper strips into coils that are then shaped into designs.
Question 4: What does 'GSM' measure when describing craft paper?
- Weight (grams per square meter) (Correct answer)
- Glossiness of the surface
- Grain size measurement
- Green sustainability metric
Correct answer: Weight (grams per square meter)
GSM stands for grams per square meter, indicating the paper's weight and thickness.
Question 5: Which adhesive is generally best for gluing paper without causing wrinkling or warping?
- A thin layer of acid-free glue stick or tape runner (Correct answer)
- Thick white school glue applied liberally
- Hot water
- Rubber cement soaked through
Correct answer: A thin layer of acid-free glue stick or tape runner
A thin, even layer of a dry adhesive minimizes moisture that causes paper to warp.
Question 6: What is 'grain direction' in paper and why does it matter?
- The alignment of fibers; paper folds smoothly along the grain (Correct answer)
- The color pattern printed on paper
- The recycled content percentage
- The direction of the watermark only
Correct answer: The alignment of fibers; paper folds smoothly along the grain
Paper fibers align in one direction, and folding parallel to the grain produces cleaner folds.
Question 7: Why is acid-free paper recommended for scrapbooking?
- It resists yellowing and preserves photos over time (Correct answer)
- It is always cheaper than regular paper
- It glows under UV light
- It cannot be cut with scissors
Correct answer: It resists yellowing and preserves photos over time
Acid-free paper prevents chemical breakdown that yellows pages and damages photographs.
Crafting Paper Crafting Techniques 2
What is the primary purpose of scoring paper before folding?