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Paper Craft TermsFind out the definition of words commonly used when talking about paper crafts such as scrapbooking and collage.
Acid Free
Refers to paper and other items that do not contain acids... Archival
Refers to the ability of paper or other items to withstand the effects of time... Cardstock
A thick, sturdy paper that is available in a variety of weights; commonly used in... Die Cut
A method for punching or cutting out any special shapes by using a metal form... Gloss Finish
A lustrous, shiny, surface such as that on photographs... Laminate
A thin, transparent plastic coating applied to paper, catrdstock, or other material to provide a... Laminator
A machine which coats paper, cardstock, or other materials with a thin sheet... Matte Finish
A dull, nonglossy finish often used when referring to... Paper Mache
A crafting technique which uses pieces of paper... Parchment
This was originally a writing surface made from animal skins... Stencil
A template made by cutting a design into... Tagboard
A lightweight cardboard suitable for making signs and posters. It comes in a variety of... Tissue Paper
A type of thin, translucent paper usually used for wrapping and... Vellum
Real vellum is made from the skin of young livestock, but the kind usually referred to... |
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