When cutting a piece of scrap booking board I'm finding an issue with the sides being kind of, well, disgusting? I'm trying to find a way to create a smooth cut, possible glossed, but can't seem to find the process. Does anyone know one of the best ways?
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Mon, 10/18/2010 - 11:18
Mon, 10/18/2010 - 11:35
#1
Im not familiar with the type
Im not familiar with the type of board you’re using. I use chipboard which leaves a nice edge when cut.
What are you cutting the material with?
Mon, 10/18/2010 - 12:53
#3
Rough edges
I have good luck with fine grit sandpaper. 220-300.
Just rub the edges down a little.
Mon, 10/18/2010 - 12:54
#4
Cardboard pieces from a
Cardboard pieces from a commercial game most likely were made by die cutting them. You should have a similar result using a sharp blade and caution.
Tue, 10/19/2010 - 09:00
#5
Sandpaper, and a little white glue?
If you really want to seal the sides after sanding them a little, put a dab of white Elmer's glue on your fingertip, and run it along the edge, leaving a thin film of glue behind. I've never done this myself in this specific situation, but I suspect it'll dry and give you a nice smooth surface.
I'm using chipboard (I just know it as scrap booking board because I buy it with that on it, =)). As far as a cut, I was going to attempt an xacto knife, but where the actually cuts go, I wanted something to "seal" the cut area into some type of smooth side.
A Mall madness game I salvaged from Goodwill has good stand ups with this type of smooth siding where the cuts were, but I can't seem to find the method.