rolled up/worn edges on cardstock

[alyssaann]

It is all over the SU! catalog this year.....the edging where it is kind of rolled up and worn looking along the edges. How exactly do you do that? :confused:

[carol klatt]

If I understand correctly, I believe you take your fingernail and scratch the edge of the cardstock. hth
carol

[photocropper]

do you wet it first??

[jreks]

If I want a rolled edge, I wet the cardstock first, then start the roll around something thin, like a paintbrush. Then continue to roll.

The fingernail technique I find best on dry cardstock to give it just a little distressing/texture.

Try both techniques and see which you like better!

[Kathyc]

I was wondering about this too; I like the torn, inked edges that are just slightly curled up & was wondering how to acheive this look. Page 146 & 147 of the new catalog show 3 examples;

[bensarmom]

I use a bone folder and rub it on the corners almost like you would if you were going to curl ribbon. Then gently separate the paper and roll it forward.

[HappyRaspberry]

I tear the edges, than roll them with my fingers. HTH

[lilfoot]

I get the aquapainter with just water and just go over for example, a square, draw a square with the aquapainter go over it several times, till is wet that you can just tear the paper and then when you are done, your edges should still be a little wet and easier so roll up and curl them when wet.

[ShutterbabeLori]

I love this look too! I use two different techniques ... depending on the look I'm going for.
1 - Tear the edge of the paper first, and then roll it over w/ the palm of my hand.
2 - Run the edge of scissors back and forth along the side of the paper to distress it. This almost pulls the layers of the paper apart and then I can roll it w/ the palm of my hand.

[lindalee]

My friend LisaDRHC (where are you, girl? ) says that fingernails are jewels, not tools! She uses a the bone folder--but of course, I didn't talk to her until after I'd made 40 swaps. Next time!

[WeimFamily]

For this one, I did it a little differently. I cut tiny little lines at different angles almost perpendicular to the edges with my paper snips. I varied the angles and the distance apart a bit. Then I spritzed a little water on a paper towel and dipped the edges of the CS into it. It dampened fairly quickly then I just used my finger tips to roll up the edges. The cuts helped form the curve to the paper.

Copper Cherish

[redapron]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindalee

My friend LisaDRHC (where are you, girl? ) says that fingernails are jewels, not tools! She uses a the bone folder--but of course, I didn't talk to her until after I'd made 40 swaps. Next time!

Ha! she's right--at $25 every two weeks for a fill! I'll have to remember that--another use for my bone folder.

Thanks!

[Kathyc]

Thanks ladies for the ideas & samples; I'll be trying them out soon!

[LisaDRHC]

I just saw this!!!! Yes, Linda is right. Your nails are jewels not tools! How do I know these important gems of wisdom? I am a trophy wife!!!!!!

[lindalee]

Lisa is a trophy! To her husband and us!;)

[missibh]

Thank you for asking this question!!! I love this look too and didn't even think of asking here...
I used my fingernail once and even though I don't get my nails done, I will use my "boner" (that's what my demo calls the bone folder!!!) instead!
Thanks for all of your input!

[redapron]

I had 10 squares to do last night and tried the bone folder. I was CASEing the flower card from the Shapes & Shadows IS for thank yous. What a difference! It worked so well and my nails are intact.

[hipsfish]

I have used my fingernail...but that is sooo drying to me and my poor nail.
I use the bone folder first...this gets it quite nicely. Then if I want to "roll" more, I run my nail across it. You can actually see the separation in the paper fibers this way. I do use my aquapainter to run across the edges to make it more crisp sometimes too..then use the bone folder.
HTH,
Katherine

[GMC]

I use a variety of ways too, most have been posted, although not crazy about using water on the paper. I usually curl a piece of torn-edged paper after I glue it to a layer. Don't put the adhesive all the way to the torn edge, leave about 1/8th to 1/4th (or more, depending on the look you want) of an edge unglued. I then roll the remaining edge with my fingertips (not nails) until I get the desired curl. Sometimes I use a sanding block to rough-up the edges or file them down, if that makes sense. I keep doing that for every layer if that is the look I want.

[Kheila Kirwan]

I have been wanting to try this technique also. Love the way it looks on a card. Thanks for all the advice everyone posted here.