Top Tips for Perfect Score Lines

Invest in good scoring board. I have the Ultimate by Crafters Companion. I've been using it for years and it's never let me down yet. There are loads of very good score boards on the market. Do some research, compare diffetent models and pick one that meets your needs and your pocket.

Pick a bone folder that meets your needs. Again there are loads on the market. I have a lot of different bone folders I have collected over the years, but my favorite is a Teflon one. It gives a good crease and doesn't mark the card.

When you use your bone folder hold it firmly in your hand and use the tip by running it firmly along the fold of your card. I start in the middle of the fold and crease half of the fold and the repeat to form the crease on the second half.

Make sure you hold your bone folder at a small low angle. This allows you to apply more pressure as you crease the card.

Always score with the grain of the card to get a good crease.

If you don't have a score board you can improvise by using the Cutting guide on your paper trimmer. Simply run your bone folder along the guide instead of the Cutting blade.

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