Quick Tip: Build a “Test Strip” Habit Before Every Project
Before starting any craft project—vinyl, sublimation, resin, paint, ink, or paper crafts—create a small test strip or sample swatch using the exact materials and settings you plan to use. Not just when something is new, but every time.
For paper crafts, this might mean cutting a small shape from the same cardstock to test blade depth, pressure, or score lines before cutting your full design. It can also include testing ink blending, stamping pressure, or adhesive placement on a scrap from the same paper pack to see how it reacts.
Why? Humidity, paper coatings, blade wear, and even paper color can change results. A quick test can prevent tearing, cracking folds, or ink bleeding.
Pros treat test strips as part of the process—not a backup plan. Adopt the habit, and your success rate will jump instantly.
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