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youdneverthink
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does anybody use any tools while folding?

I use paper clips to hold things together while i have to take a break from folding, but other than that i don't use any.

Does anybody use anything?
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Post by NoahRatcl »

Well to make sharp folds you can buy a bone folder, which is really useful. If you don't have one, though, you can use a spoon. I do, and it works like a charm!
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Post by Ragnorax »

I use a mechanical pencil (no lead) to poke the paper when doing sinks and stuff, and binder clips or clothespins to hold pleats or something in place. Other than that, my tools are my hands :D
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Post by orislater »

if i want to stiffen something i use a little thick mc and it works great!
i usually dont use thin mc for shaping because it takes forever to dry
my flickr tissue foil is for noobs! mc FTW!!!!
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Post by youdneverthink »

awesome input, i will expirement with a spoon tonight!
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Post by LeafPiece »

I like to use a chopstick that I sharpen with a pencil sharpener to assist with tiny squash folds and sinks. I also use them for curling and to help inflate stiff paper by prodding it from the inside. I feel like the diameter of a chopstick makes it great for a lot of things.
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Please use the Search function before opening up a new topic. We already have two topics to this subject, here is one of them:
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Post by youdneverthink »

my bad!
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