cutting cotton paper

Rick Shearer
on 12 Aug 13 (12:11)

What methods do others use when cutting cotton papers like Lettera. What do you use on the top to keep marks from the clamp out and on the bottom for a clean cut against the stick. I have tried different methods with varried success even with a sharp blade.

jonsel
on 12 Aug 13 (14:48)

I always have a numerous pieces of chipboard above and below. Usually one or two on the bottom and then anywhere from 3-6 on top. They key is also not cutting large stacks. I try not to do more than an inch / inch and a half at a time max.

Paul Cheney
on 13 Aug 13 (05:36)

Hi Rick, I have a relatively new ( to me ) paper cutter and recently went through this. The chip board, or card stock is a must. Top and bottom. I use either two sheets of 110lb cheap card stock or book board ( kraft board, chip board ). It is really cheap and works great.

In a previous discussion a few people mentioned caution with this material as it is full of who knows what and can or may dull your blade.
I have not been using it that long but have yet to have any problems.

Back cutting is a must as well to get a really clean cut.

PantheraPress
on 13 Aug 13 (10:42)

Updated 13 Aug 13 (10:44)

When you pad the clap with the chipboard just scoot it back so the blade never touches it. It will still protect the paper from the impression mark, just push it to the edge of the clamp and avoid the blade all together.

I haven’t noticed a problem with this method, because as long as the top padding boards are big enough they disperse the pressure, and since the blade will be close to the clamp edge you don’t get a second mark from the padding boards even though they don’t go all the way to the blade. I use tear away notepad (that are flush/flat) It has that one layer of chipboard then about a quarter inch of paper.