Re: [Oa] How to avoid edging?

Alisher alish76 at mail.ru
Sun Jul 30 10:39:40 MST 2006


> You could also try different paper weights & finishes.
Well, I'll try. In most cases I use CANSON color cardboard.

> I  have my own method using a lightbox which could be modified: the pattern
> could  be printed on the back of the card, but cut from the front (being
> careful how  you deal with the mountain & valley folds so they fold properly).
> I  protect the lightbox with a custom-size glass pane & cut on that, but I've
> heard this is not good for the blade, so you could try using a see-through
> cutting mat.
Thank you very much for the good idea! It's fine indeed. With the exception of
blade dulling but that's OK for me.

> Finally, it's probably photo resolution, but the mountain folds look slightly
> "bulky" (not as crisp as they could be).
This is not my work, Selena. It's example only I've selected for my question.

> I'm curious, would you tell me where the pattern comes from, is it your own  
> design?
I found only one link: http://members.aol.com/kihara777c/90degreeEN.htm (see
"Interior" section).



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