Scrapbooking enthusiasts should learn to take advantage of cardboard, as it is so versatile and inexpensive, and it can be used for so many different things. There is a huge variety of cardboard available today for all your paper craft and scrapbooking needs. You could by it flat and plain to glossy, metallic, or even corrugated. Goodness you could even recycle your old cereal boxes.
Paper and cardboard are essentially the same thing, it's just that one is heavier than the other one. In most countries weight of paper is gsm which stands for grams per square metre. For instance photo copy paper will be about 80gsm and a thick piece of cardboard will be anything from 250gsm upwards. If cardboard weighs more than 500gsm, then it's will be measured out by thickness and not by weight.
As scrapbooking lovers, we mostly choose cardstock because of it's suitable feel, colour and texture. Cardboard is heavier and stiffer than paper, and this makes it useful for framing, mounting, backing and the construction of our layouts. Don't forget you can also re-use all sorts of cardboard packaging for your paper craft projects. How often do we throw away our old boxes, or corrugated cardboard packaging and toilet paper rolls. These recycled items are very versatile and of course come absolutely free.
All machine made cardboards and papers have a grain. This is the direction in which the fibres lie. During the manufacturing process, all the fibres of the pulp settle in the same direction as the machine belt. In handmade cardboard and paper, the fibres all lie randomly.
When working with cardboard, you must establish the way the grain runs, as this will impact how the sheet behaves when it is folded, torn or rolled. If you make a fold against the grain, it will be a messy rough fold, as the grain will resist the crease. If you want a smoother and sharper fold rather try and fold along the grain. When you tear your cardboard, a much neater tear can be achieved along the grain than against the grain. When rolling cardboard don't roll against the grain or it will buckle.
To find the grain the best way is to fold the sheet in half one way and then feel how springy it is. Turn the sheet 90 degrees and try folding again and feel the difference in the flexibility. If it bends easily and neatly, that is the direction of the grain and if it is difficult to bend, then you are folding against the grain.
Remember when buying cardboard or even paper for your scrapbooking projects, try to make sure they are acid and log in free, or you could damage your precious photographs over time.
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