How to cut and tear printmaking paper

Everyone should feel comfortable using specialty printing papers. That’s why I wrote five rules to follow when tearing paper. When you follow these rules, tearing paper becomes a ritual leading up to the printing process, and no longer a chore.
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[@blueasphodel1]

Great advice, especially the tape registration, thanks a lot!

[@jacobbauman2946]

Fantastic information! Thank you so much for sharing

[@indybarnes5751]

Very helpful! Thank you so much.

[@jacobbauman2946]

I've been cutting my western paper so that I have a right angle corner for registration. I'd really like to start incorporating a nice deckled edge though. How do you go about registering your prints when they have a torn edge?

[@blockpaperprint]

Hi Jacob, Instead of blue tape, use something thicker to build the registration. I like using old gift cards or store credit cards like iTunes or Amazon store ones. Be sure to tape them down! Be gentle when placing the deckle against the registration. Does that make sense?

[@jacobbauman2946]

@@blockpaperprint That's super helpful! I like to use extra thick duct tape and I think that should work similarly. Thank you! I'm excited to see more videos from you

[@blockpaperprint]

@@jacobbauman2946 They're on the way! Are you on my email list? I send weekly tips like this. Sign up here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/qKjh2Ac/blockpaperprint Cheers!