Another good one is to rub the ends of the blades with some sand paper to get rid of any grease that may be on them, that way the blades do not slip out of the holders and frighten the life out of you.
Marg
I post this every now and again because I think it is good for any new scroller to think about. We have some GREAT pattern makers here and on other sites, and without them we would all be just cutting straight or sqiggerly lines. So to make sure that they get the recognition that they deserve I print off some stickers and on them it says:
Pattern Of:
Pattern By:
Cut By:
Date:
My email address.
I put these on all of my work even if it's for family. Hope this as given you an idea.
Now I would like to say THANK YOU guys for all the great work that you do.
Marg
Thats the way I insert my blades too Vector, originally it was because when I thought I had secured the bottom of the blade I would find that I hadn't and it would be on the floor, but then it became a habit. A good habit to keep.
Marg
Sure am Paul, born in West Bromwich near Birmingham. Been over here almost 40 years though so I guess I am more Aussie than Pommie. But still have the acsent.
Marg
Great cutting Glen. How do you do it? I mean I put some of my work on my facebook and people just look, no orders, no buyers zilch. i guess I will just keep on trying...............
Marg
What are your tips and tricks that you would pass on to a newbie?
Mine: Stay relaxed and do not push to hard into the blade. Its supposed to be a stress free hobby.
When trying a new finish try it on a scrap of wood first that way if it doesn't work you haven't ruined what you have been working on. I learnt that the hard way.
Marg