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Post by deekaye on Jul 24, 2015 17:56:54 GMT
Okay, this is silly but is your bone folder made of real bone? I lost my favorite bone folder (white plastic) and went on-line to order another one. As I was reading the comments (who knew people could get so passionate about bone folders?) I saw several people state their disappointment that when the folder arrived, it was plastic, not bone. Uh, really?
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Post by grammanisi on Jul 24, 2015 18:20:36 GMT
Mine are all plastic.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 24, 2015 18:22:12 GMT
Yes, really. I have a bunch of them and most are real bone. They are SO much nicer than the plastic ones because the real ones are smoother and seem harder which makes a difference when you are scoring or working with heavier papers.
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 24, 2015 19:11:39 GMT
I have two plastic ones.
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Post by underwatermama on Jul 24, 2015 19:17:59 GMT
I have no idea. It's from stampin up and 10+ years old. Just looked at their website and it doesn't say what it's made of other than "sanded smooth and polished", but since the description includes "bone", I'm assuming it's real bone?
I use that thing all the time.
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Post by meridon on Jul 24, 2015 21:04:28 GMT
I'm assuming mine is plastic or resin since it's Martha Stewart and about 8 years old. What kind of bone would it be made out of? I just figured that's what it was called originally years ago when it was invented and was made of bone, but that today it was made of a cheaper (and less creepy) alternative.
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Post by doesitmatter on Jul 24, 2015 21:08:30 GMT
Yes, really. I have a bunch of them and most are real bone. They are SO much nicer than the plastic ones because the real ones are smoother and seem harder which makes a difference when you are scoring or working with heavier papers. :shocked:What??? Where do they get these bones? Horrified. I had no idea and still wish I didn't know, ack! Vegan here and animal lover  I have a plastic one and it works fine. Apparently scrapping products and finsihed layouts need to state, "No animals were harmed in the making of this scrapbook product / layout" |
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Post by doesitmatter on Jul 24, 2015 21:08:59 GMT
I'm assuming mine is plastic or resin since it's Martha Stewart and about 8 years old. What kind of bone would it be made out of? I just figured that's what it was called originally years ago when it was invented and was made of bone, but that today it was made of a cheaper (and less creepy) alternative.  see above reaction. |
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Post by alittleintrepid on Jul 24, 2015 23:16:04 GMT
I'm pretty sure it is hard plastic or some other man-made substance.
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Post by onlywork2scrap on Jul 25, 2015 0:04:22 GMT
I'm not sure. It's a really old Making Memories and I would hate to lose it. It does a much better job than the newer ones I've tried. It doesn't tear the paper and is super smooth.
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Post by FurryP on Jul 25, 2015 0:11:52 GMT
From Wikipedia, so take it for what it's worth:
A bone folder or bonefolder is a dull edged handtool used to fold and crease material in crafts such as bookbinding, cardmaking, origami, and other papercrafts where a sharp crease or fold is needed.
Often made from the leg bone of a cow, deer, or similar animal,[5] there are also synthetic alternatives made from plastics. However those made from bone may be less prone to leaving residues on the workpiece.[6] In Japanese bookbinding the equivalent folding tool is traditionally made from bamboo, although a Japanese fabric marking tool ("hera") or Western bone folder may be substituted.[7]
The bone folder is also used for marking fabric where a temporary mark needs to be made without damaging the material
I did not imagine the older ones were made of real bone. I have both kinds. I definitely like my older one better, it is more gentle on the paper.
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Post by FurryP on Jul 25, 2015 0:17:05 GMT
I have no idea. It's from stampin up and 10+ years old. Just looked at their website and it doesn't say what it's made of other than "sanded smooth and polished", but since the description includes "bone", I'm assuming it's real bone? I use that thing all the time. I imagine yours in real bone also. I got my bone one 10+ years ago at Michaels. And you know SU sells regular brand stuff re-branded. |
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Post by anniefb on Jul 25, 2015 0:59:28 GMT
Mine's a scor-pal one so I assume it's plastic.
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Post by LisaDV on Jul 25, 2015 1:26:20 GMT
I have a bone and had a Martha Stewart plastic one. The plastic one has gotten lost, but there is no search and rescue going on. In comparison to my real bone folder, it su-u-u-cked comparatively. but go with what you're comfortable with |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 25, 2015 2:00:28 GMT
:shocked:What??? Where do they get these bones? Horrified. I had no idea and still wish I didn't know, ack! Vegan here and animal lover  I have a plastic one and it works fine. Apparently scrapping products and finsihed layouts need to state, "No animals were harmed in the making of this scrapbook product / layout" I have no idea, but I'm going with the thought that mine were made from the bones of free range cows that died a natural death of old age.  All I know is they really do work better than the plastic ones. Sorry. |
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Post by jcm28 on Jul 25, 2015 2:28:17 GMT
I have one I bought a gazillion years ago. I don't know if it is real bone but it is always cool in my hand. It works so much better than a plastic one.
Janet
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Post by OntarioScrapper on Jul 25, 2015 2:45:43 GMT
Mine came with a Martha Stewart scoring thingy. I'm assuming it's plastic because that's what it feels like.
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Post by GiantsFan on Jul 25, 2015 2:48:51 GMT
I have an old one that could be bone. And a pink EK Success one that I'm sure is resin/plastic. Then the ones that came with my score boards and the WRMK envelope maker. OK, I think I have too many. |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 25, 2015 23:55:57 GMT
I don't think I own any that are real bone. I'm sure my MS ones are plastic and my favorite one is the teflon one from Ellen Hutson.
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Post by txdancermom on Jul 26, 2015 1:05:14 GMT
I have no idea what mine is
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Post by papersilly on Jul 26, 2015 4:50:14 GMT
Mine came with a Martha Stewart scoring thingy. I'm assuming it's plastic because that's what it feels like. I lost the one that came with the MS scoring thing so I bought another MS bone folder and it's so much better. I also like the one that comes with the WRMK 3-2-1 punch. |
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Post by OntarioScrapper on Jul 26, 2015 16:57:41 GMT
Mine came with a Martha Stewart scoring thingy. I'm assuming it's plastic because that's what it feels like. I lost the one that came with the MS scoring thing so I bought another MS bone folder and it's so much better. I also like the one that comes with the WRMK 3-2-1 punch. I picked up the really big MS one. It's great for making bigger sized envelopes when needed. |
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Post by deekaye on Jul 27, 2015 17:49:33 GMT
Well, I ordered two and they arrived this weekend. One I knew was going to be white plastic/resin because it was a replacement for one I've used/lost. The other one I ordered stated that it was real bone. It kind of skeeved me out a little but once I used it, I don't think I'll go back to plastic/resin. It's heavier and smoother than the plastic/resin one and seems to glide along the paper better. The story I'm telling myself: The cow or deer that this came from lived a long and happy life and died of old age, after first putting in his/her will that he/she would like to be remembered  fondly in the scrapbooking world! |
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Post by katieanna on Jul 27, 2015 19:43:42 GMT
Yes, really. I have a bunch of them and most are real bone. They are SO much nicer than the plastic ones because the real ones are smoother and seem harder which makes a difference when you are scoring or working with heavier papers. Who knew? Mine are plastic and if I had thought about it, I would have assumed that they were all plastic. Thanks for the info, crazy...this is good to know.  |
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Post by breetheflea on Jul 27, 2015 19:52:03 GMT
Mine is made of wood, but I can't remember actually buying it so it might have been a tool from my ceramics classes back in the day...
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Post by Why on Jul 28, 2015 7:00:44 GMT
According to Google the Making Memories one is real bone and it is so much better than the plastic ones IMO
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see above reaction.
All I know is they really do work better than the plastic ones. Sorry.
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