Scrapbook Glossary D and E

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DECORATIVE RULER - A ruler used in crafting with a special decorative edge as opposed to a straight edge. You can use it to tear paper along the edge to give it a effect, or sponge ink along the decorative edge onto paper.

DECORATIVE SCISSORS - Specialty scissors that have a decorative cut instead of a straight line.

DEGRADATION - This refers to the breaking down or change in appearance of an item from its original appearance. In scrapbooking this is typically referring to paper or photographs turning yellow and becoming brittle.

DIE CUT - Cardstock pieces that have been cut into various shapes for use in scrapbooking and stamping. You can buy these already made or you can purchase a variety of machines that will enable you to cut your own. These will be featured in the Scrapbooking Tools section.

DOUBLE MOUNT - Refers to placing a photo or other element on two different background pieces.

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EMBOSSING - This refers to a raised element on the paper or cardstock, which can be achieved by hand-embossing using a template and a stylus, by using embossing powder, ink, and a heat gun, or an embossing machine.

EMBOSSING POWDER - This is used with a slow drying ink and a heat gun to make a raised image on paper or cardstock.

ENCAPSULATION - This refers to sealing an item between two clear sheets of polyester film, but does not refer to lamination. This is done to protect the item from handling, dust, etc.

EYELET - Eyelets are metal elements used in crafting and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. They are attached by first making a hole in the page or other item, then inserting the eyelet and using an instrument of some kind to smash down the back side to ensure it doesn't come out of the hole. The basic set you would need to accomplish this would be a hole punch the size of the eyelet and a hammer. You would also want to put down something on your table under your item before hammering to protect your table. You can get tools to help you flatten the back side without all the pounding and noise, such as a Crop-a-Dile.