Crafting Paper Crafting Techniques 5

Question 1

What is 'iris folding'?

Accepted Answer

Layering folded paper strips in a spiral to fill a shape

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Folding paper to resemble an eye

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Painting paper with iris flower dye

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Cutting paper into circles

Question 2

Which tool helps apply even pressure when adhering paper or working with adhesives?

Accepted Answer

A brayer (roller)

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A pair of tweezers

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A hole punch

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A heat gun

Question 3

What does a heat gun (heat tool) do in paper crafting?

Accepted Answer

Melts and sets embossing powder into a raised finish

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Cuts paper cleanly

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Cools warped paper

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Adds color to plain paper

Question 4

When making a paper flower, why are edges often curled with a tool or pencil?

Accepted Answer

To give petals a natural, dimensional shape

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To make them fireproof

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To remove excess ink

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To flatten the flower

Question 5

What is 'tea bag folding' (also called kaleidoscope folding)?

Accepted Answer

Folding small identical printed squares and arranging them into a rosette

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Folding paper around actual tea bags

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Staining paper with tea for an aged look

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Folding paper into cup shapes

Question 6

Which surface protects your work area and blades when cutting paper?

Accepted Answer

A self-healing cutting mat

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A glass tabletop

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A ceramic plate

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A wooden breadboard

Question 7

What is the main advantage of using pre-cut die shapes with a die-cutting machine?

Accepted Answer

Consistent, repeatable shapes cut quickly and accurately

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It eliminates the need for any paper

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It colors the paper automatically

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It replaces the need for glue