Paper Craft Glossary
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...
Bone Folder
This is dull-edged tool that is rounded on one edge and pointed...
Bristol Paper
Definition of the crafting term 'Bristol Paper' - A lightweight cardboard suitable for making signs and posters. It comes in a variety of...
Cardstock
A thick, sturdy paper that is available in a variety of weights; commonly used in...
Collage
Definition of the crafting term 'Collage' - An art technique which consists of gluing items onto a base...
Die Cut
A method for punching or cutting out any special shapes by using a metal form...
Ephemera
Technically, ephemera refers to printed matter that is usually read or used and discarded, such as...
Eyelets and Grommets
Definition of the crafting term 'Eyelets' and 'Grommets' - These are rings, usually metal, that are inserted into a hole made through another material...
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...
Parchment
This was originally a writing surface made from animal skins...
Poster Board
Definition of the crafting term 'Poster Board' - A lightweight cardboard suitable for making signs and posters. It comes in a variety of...
School Glue
Definition of the crafting term 'School Glue' - This is a quick-drying, versatile adhesive that can also be used as....
Scissors
Definition of the crafting term 'Scissors' - There are many different kinds of scissors available. You can find them in all....
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...
Utility Knife
Definition of the crafting term 'Utility Knife' - A utility knife come in different shapes and sizes but the one thing they have in common is a....
Vellum
Real vellum is made from the skin of young livestock, but the kind usually referred to...