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06-20-2011, 11:51 AM
#31
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gotta go with the cereal boxes--they're great for making the right size for foundations for strings...also the lids for margarine & store bought icing are great for little shapes...but mostly i just cut strips!
06-20-2011, 12:03 PM
#33
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Location: Corpus Christi, Texas (that's me!)
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I trace & cut when needed; use acrylic templates for certain patterns, use rotary cutter method following pattern recipes (directions; and sometimes use freezer paper/heat bonding for appliques.
06-20-2011, 12:05 PM
#34
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Location: Pine Grove, California
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Originally Posted by featherweight
I use the disposal plastic cutting boards. They are 2 for a dollar at the dollar store and they are a little heavier than the mylar plastic that we spend over 2.00 for.. These work great!!!
Great idea!
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06-20-2011, 02:48 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
If it's one that I'm going to do much cutting with, I take it to the glass shop and have them cut them for me out of the same plastic as our rulers. The cost is minimal!!
I like having the solid thickness of the plastic .... can zip around it pretty quick with a small rotary cutter, and not worry about lopping off the edges of the template, or slicing my finger!!!
I like having the solid thickness of the plastic .... can zip around it pretty quick with a small rotary cutter, and not worry about lopping off the edges of the template, or slicing my finger!!!
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