How do you "Score" chipboard when making models? what does it mean "to Score"?

Question

i'm trying to use chipboards for model making with a 1 ply chipboard, someone in class told me, i need to learn how to score it because mine didn't look nice, can you help :)?

Answer 1

I assume you're trying to *cut* the chipboard?



At any rate, to "score" something means to draw (usually a straight line) slightly down into a hard surface (like chipboard or even a sheet of acrylic, etc) with some kind of blade... often an Xacto knife, or utility knife (that type of cutter has a thicker blade). Generally a metal or sturdy ruler is used to guide the blade while scoring.

Doing that breaks the surface of the material exactly along the area you'll want to snap to cut it (or to make more cuts to do the cutting entirely with a blade) to keep the cut "clean" and also gives the material a kind of guideline as to where the cut should be.



Check out these links for info, lessons and more tips on cutting chipboard:

http://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+score+chipboard



P.S. You can also "score" with a blunt tip rather than with a sharp tip like a blade... for example, if you want to fold a piece of cardstock or very thick paper and want the fold to be as neat and sharp as possible, you could use the tip edge of a butter knife or something called a "bone folder" to press and run down the paper where you want the fold to be, then fold right on that line... scoring with a blunt instrument won't cut the surface of the material though, it will just dent it nicely.)



HTH,



Diane B.

Answer 2

Scoring chipboard means to make a groove in it which will result in a sharper bend. If you don't mind the color, a ballpoint pen works well. I've also used a large sewing needle inserted into a wood holder before. You can also use the back side of butter knife. Basically anything that will put a narrow groove into the paper without cutting it. Use a straightedge to make the groove straight.



Also notice that your chipboard has grain - it folds one way better than the other. When possible make your bends so it follows the grain and not against it. This will also give you a sharper corner after the bend.

Answer 3

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