Craft or Paper Punches:
Craft or paper punches for use in rubber stamping projects are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Punches cut shapes out of pieces of paper or cardstock without the need to cut into the paper with scissors or a knife. The shapes and sizes of punches vary from tiny intricate designs through to large bold shapes. Some punches have long arms that allow shapes to be cut further into paper, others punch shapes onto the edge of paper. The type of punch required will largely be determined by the rubber stamping project that is about to be undertaken.
Craft or paper punches for use in rubber stamping projects are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Punches cut shapes out of pieces of paper or cardstock without the need to cut into the paper with scissors or a knife. The shapes and sizes of punches vary from tiny intricate designs through to large bold shapes. Some punches have long arms that allow shapes to be cut further into paper, others punch shapes onto the edge of paper. The type of punch required will largely be determined by the rubber stamping project that is about to be undertaken.
Using Craft or Paper Punches:
There are different types of punch available, however one of the most common is the table punch. This type of punch is used by placing the punch onto a hard, firm surface, inserting the paper or cardstock and then pressing down on the punch firmly. A clean shape should be cut out from the paper or cardstock. Other types include squeeze punches or punches that are operated with a lever. The principle of punching shapes from paper remains the same regardless of how the punch is operated.
Take a look at these articles for more information about using punched shapes as embellishments and making cards.
There are different types of punch available, however one of the most common is the table punch. This type of punch is used by placing the punch onto a hard, firm surface, inserting the paper or cardstock and then pressing down on the punch firmly. A clean shape should be cut out from the paper or cardstock. Other types include squeeze punches or punches that are operated with a lever. The principle of punching shapes from paper remains the same regardless of how the punch is operated.
Take a look at these articles for more information about using punched shapes as embellishments and making cards.
Types of Punches Useful in Rubber Stamping Projects:
Punches range from those that produce tiny cut out shapes that are less than half an inch in size through to large punches that cut shapes of several inches. The shapes include numbers and letters, animals or simple circles and squares. Some punches also cut tags or tiny envelope templates.
Using punches:
Punches range from those that produce tiny cut out shapes that are less than half an inch in size through to large punches that cut shapes of several inches. The shapes include numbers and letters, animals or simple circles and squares. Some punches also cut tags or tiny envelope templates.
Using punches:
- Large punched shapes can be stamped and used to decorate projects
- Shapes can either be cut out from stamped projects or added on as embellishments to give added depth or dimension
- Punches that cut shapes that complement a project help to follow a theme and create custom embellishments
Buying Craft or Paper Punches:
Punches are widely available and can be found in most craft and rubber stamping stores. Manufacturers of punches include:
Punches are widely available and can be found in most craft and rubber stamping stores. Manufacturers of punches include:
- Fiskars - the website offers information about the range of different punches that they manufacture plus tips, techniques and projects.
- E K Success - information and online store
- McGill Inc - a range of innovative punches including tags, mini envelopes and paper charms. The website also offers a downloadable catalog
Tips for Using Craft or Paper Punches:
With a little care punches can give many years of service.
With a little care punches can give many years of service.
- If a punch stops cutting clean shapes it may need sharpening. Cut a sheet of aluminum foil several times to sharpen the punch.
- Punches can be lubricated by punching through wax paper. This will help to keep the punching motion smooth and stop the punch from sticking.
- The more intricate a punch, the more force that will be required to punch a clean shape.
- Always make some test punches before working on a project or with expensive materials.
- The manufacturer will provide any special information regarding the use or care of a specific punch.
