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Post by cmputerdazed on Jul 28, 2015 18:00:50 GMT
I am thinking of doing one a bit larger than 6x6 and using chipboard. What do you think?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2015 18:55:46 GMT
I've never heard of using Tyveck for mini albums. What is it used for?
What kind of mini are you making -- how will it be constructed?
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Post by cmputerdazed on Jul 28, 2015 19:02:22 GMT
I have always made them with card stock but I was told if you use chip board you need tyveck for the binding. I was going to use Katy orcas binding system.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2015 19:18:19 GMT
I have always made them with card stock but I was told if you use chip board you need tyveck for the binding. I was going to use Katy orcas binding system. Cool -- I don't remember if I've seen that binding technique before or not but I like it! |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 29, 2015 3:20:43 GMT
I've made my own post bound mini albums in the past. I used chipboard for the covers, linen cloth tape for book binding to create the hinged areas and covered the chipboard covers with cute fabric. I would imagine that tyvek would work pretty well for the hinges because it's strong, flexible and thin. Maybe you could make a small album as a sample and test it out first before working with the actual materials? You could recycle a tyvek mailing envelope if you have one, or buy one at an office supply store to try it without spending a lot on it.
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Post by cmputerdazed on Jul 29, 2015 4:40:11 GMT
Thanks I ordered some today..
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Post by kayk on Jul 29, 2015 19:39:50 GMT
I have made tons of mini albums with and with out tyvak. I always use a medium weight chipboard on the covers and spine. I can say that for me, tyvak is essential for connecting the 2 cover pieces to the spine piece. The book is much more flexible and there is less stress on the book when opening and closing. I have used tyvak on the hinges also......I use a spray adhesive and attach the tyvak to the cardstock so they are one piece before cutting the hinges. Also you can pick up priority Mail tyvak envelopes for free in the post office. One envelope will last several mini albums. There are tons of tyvak min album tutorials on you tube.
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Post by papersilly on Jul 30, 2015 17:58:35 GMT
I make tons of minis and I have never used Tyvek. I've seen the process video and using it doesn't appeal to me. I've always found regular SB paper or kraft paper to be sufficient. if you are concerned about creases cracking, reinforce the creases before overlaying the paper over the chipboard covers.
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Post by alexa11 on Jul 31, 2015 4:22:03 GMT
I am thinking of doing one a bit larger than 6x6 and using chipboard. What do you think? It depends on the weight and texture of the cardstock that you use for your hinges. I have been making/selling minis for several years and have been through many combos- trust me. First of all, I don't like smooth CS at all-it doesn't fold and crease well. I have used textured Bazzill and it is almost too thick if you back it with Tyvek. I use HL textured, backed with Tyvek and to me it's the perfect combo. The hinges are strong but they are also flexible. There is nothing more frustrating that creating a hinge that isn't workable-all of that scor tape wasted! |
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