How to Use a Bonefolder

How to Use a Bonefolder

May 8th, 2008 @ 8:30 am by Mrs. Penguin

I bought a bonefolder about a year ago, misused it a few times, and forgot that I had it. I couldn’t really figure out how it worked, and I kept making these shiny creases in my paper, so I gave up on using it.

What is a bonefolder?

A bonefolder helps you create perfect creases on cards and helps smooth out paper. Notice when you try to fold something by hand you get kind of a “jagged” crinkly crease? Bonefolders will create a professional looking fold at home.

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I made some personal stationery cards for the girls at my MN shower, and I decided it was time to REALLY figure out how to use a bonefolder. Here’s the step-by-step!

1. Place a ruler along the line where you’d like your paper to be folded. With steady pressure, use the pointed end of the bonefolder to create a score mark. Press firmly, but not TOO hard, as pressing too hard will just cause your paper to rip in half when you fold it.

2. Remove the ruler, and now your paper is perfectly scored!

2. Fold the paper over, and feel free to use the flat side of the bonefolder to help give a perfect fold.

That’s it! So simple, yet I could never figure it out.

Happy Folding!

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22 Responses to “How to Use a Bonefolder”

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rebecca (message) 1,316 posts, Bumble bee

Thanks so much for this — I was just going to take my programs to Kinko’s today to be scored! What a coincidence!

5/8/08 @ 8:40 am (reply)

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trisch

would that work with vellum too? I’m wrapping my invitations in vellum and want to try to get nice, crisp lines.

5/8/08 @ 8:41 am (reply)

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Miss Hydrangea (message) 386 posts, Helper bee

Thanks for this post … I’ve always been intimidated by the bonefolder!

5/8/08 @ 8:55 am (reply)

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EDB

At the campaign I used to work at, we did a lot of folding.
We just folded everything in half, then ran a highlighter (a thick one) down the side to get rid of the jaggedness.

5/8/08 @ 9:04 am (reply)

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Yach (message) 376 posts, Helper bee

lol….I also misused it a few times before finally “getting” it. I’m sure a lot of people thank you for this post.

5/8/08 @ 9:39 am (reply)

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Miss Canary (message) 637 posts, Busy bee

Peng! I just bought one last week thinking I’d need it eventually– thanks for the tips! You are a DIY goddess!

5/8/08 @ 9:59 am (reply)

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GetMarried4Less (message) 915 posts, Busy bee

i have been thinking about how i needed one so i am glad youo posted this.

i thought it was something you put against the paper and then folded the paper against it….if that makes any sense.

i would have given up…lol.

5/8/08 @ 10:26 am (reply)

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amy

OMG - thanks for this post. I have also misused this a few times before giving up!

5/8/08 @ 10:27 am (reply)

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Miss Tiramisu (message) 877 posts, Busy bee

PERFECT timing! I bought a scoring attachment for my paper cutter last night, but it’s cutting through all of my paper! I might have to try this if I can’t get the scorer to work!

5/8/08 @ 10:37 am (reply)

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Erin J.

I bought a bone folder, but never used it cause i couldn’t figure it out. I’m not even sure where it is!

5/8/08 @ 10:53 am (reply)

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erika426 (message) 172 posts, Blushing bee

I’ve been using it wrong this whole time!! ha ha I just folded and used the flat side to flatten it out….

5/8/08 @ 11:12 am (reply)

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Michelle

HAHA. I was using it wrong as well. I did exactly what erika426 did. Thanks penguin!!

5/8/08 @ 11:31 am (reply)

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Linda

Thank you! I never knew how to properly use it!

5/8/08 @ 12:00 pm (reply)

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Jodi

HAHA! I bought a bone folder months ago, never got around to using it but was wondering “Hmm, I better find it and figure out how to use it.” I would have definitely used it wrong. You just saved me a lot of time (and paper). Thanks!