“Is there a right way and wrong way to fold cardstock after scoring it?”
I get asked this question quite frequently. Actually–there IS a right way, if you’re after that smooth, perfect fold!
When you score your cardstock, you’re leaving an indentation in the cardstock, so there is a side where the indentation goes inward as shown below. On the other side, the indentation is protruding outward.
Inward
Outward
If you’re not sure from a quick glance which side is facing you, running your fingers over the score mark (gently!) is an easy way to tell!
On the side that goes outward, the fibers in the cardstock are stretched from the scoring tool, and therefore are a bit weaker. The natural inclination is to fold the cardstock with this side on the outside, but when you do that, the weakened fibers on the scoreline may appear frayed.
Folding the cardstock with the INWARD indentation on the OUTSIDE and the PROTRUDING indentation on the INSIDE will result in a smooth edge.
Cardstock sets:
Thanks for the reminder, Claudia. If I haven’t made cards in awhile, I sometimes forget which side to fold on. Now, I can look up this post and not wonder!
You’re welcome— sometimes we all need a reminder of the basics!