Re: [Oa] How to avoid edging?

[Alisher]

Hello Jeff,

> To minimize it to the point where it ceases to be a visual distraction,
> I would make sure I have the sharpest blade I can find, and then
> experiment with using a lighter touch and more passes with the blade
> to make the cuts. The firmness or softness of our cutting mats must
> have an effect on this.
Yes, sure. Usually my formula is "one model = one blade". I use
OLFA AK-3 knife. Moreover, I have auxiliary OLFA SAC-1 knife. My
cutting mat is OLFA CM-A3.
Until now I was afraid to make more than one pass per cut. I'll try
to follow your advice!

> Also, holding the blade at a steeper or shallower angle to the paper
> may make a difference.
Yes, that was my first experiment. :)

> Finally, if none of the above is sufficient, I would then work on 
> designing my pattern and cutting/scoring sequence so that each line 
> where this is particularly noticeable can be cut from whichever side 
> of the paper is most advantageous.
Good trick! Not so difficult, I think.
Thank you, Jeff!