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Comment on a new leaf by justin

justin — Sun, 11 May 2008 02:03:18 +0000

beautiful work. did you use 110lb or 220lb stock? many thanks!

Comment on paper cutting by moontree

moontree — Sat, 10 May 2008 00:56:32 +0000

I agree, they’re so pretty just as edges. I couldn’t think of anything better than taking a nice picture - but they’re still sitting up on my shelf… : )

Comment on bubble lounge birthday by jeska

jeska — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:04:46 +0000

Beautiful.

Comment on paper cutting by jeska

jeska — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:03:16 +0000

What do you use the edges for? They look so lovely all together like this. A shame to waste them : )

Comment on plum ink by moontree

moontree — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:25:19 +0000

I mixed the ink for this specific plum color, and used clean white scrap paper as a surface. Sometimes mixing inks looks a little avant-garde. I like it too, thanks! : )

Comment on plum ink by Gillian

Gillian — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:14:08 +0000

I’m assuming that the lower image is just waste scrap that you wipe the ink on? It’s just that I love it. It’s wonderful art! LOL

Comment on clean edge of the guillotine blade by moontree

moontree — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:50:05 +0000

Hi! The clean edge of the blade is on the opposite side from you. Therefore if you cut a stack in half, the half behind the blade will have a clean edge, and the stack on your side will have a ragged edge (because the blade is beveled on your side and straight on the opposite). You should ask the person cutting your paper to cut *each* edge from that side. Hope that makes sense, and helps!

Comment on clean edge of the guillotine blade by cathy

cathy — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:39:44 +0000

Hi - I happened upon your blog as I was researching paper-cutters, and noticed you mention the Triumph…which model do you have and how do you use the clean side of the blade? I am struggling with the ragged, crumbly edge of the cut paper I’m having done at a local bookbinding shop, and would rather cut my own.

Thank you!

Comment on paper cutting by moontree

moontree — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:43:10 +0000

Thanks! I think a 110lb cover stock works well for business card. Heavier cards are really nice, but the thicker they are the fewer you can carry around with you. I print my own cards on 110lb.

Comment on paper cutting by Minh

Minh — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:02:45 +0000

Hi there, love your blog!
I was wondering what wieght of paper you use for your business cards? If the stock is too heavy or too light, the whole thing feels odd.