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Do you need a custom perforated line for your scrapbook? Is your notebook's perforation line not ripping properly? Don't waste money on over-priced specialty paper - you can make perforated pages with most types of ordinary paper!

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Hand Method

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  1. Place your sheet of paper on a Cutting Mat.
  2. (if the line is curved, you can cut a cardstock or plastic "guide" to use.)
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Method 2
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Make a Tool - Method #1

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Method 3
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Make a Tool - Method #2

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    • Superglue (will break of used on anything thicker than a single layer of construction paper)
    • Spot Welding (Can last a very long time)
    • Duct tape (can use only a few times on thin paper)
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Easy Method

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  • Question
    Can this be purchased in Victoria, Australia?
    T. Chinsen
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    The rotary cutter and the tracing wheel are both items that can be purchased in a fabric store. The rotary cutters can vary in price, with brand names being more expensive. Most stores will carry a generic, less-expensive brand that will do the job. The tracing wheel is a dressmaking tool, and is the most efficient for making perforations. Scrapbooking sections of craft stores also carry a tool specifically for this task. It can be described as a "piercing tool" on the packaging.
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    Couldn't we just use a protractor with a sewing needle stuck into a soft pencil or even a thumb tack? Just lift and poke as the angle gets smaller?
    Kim G
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    Yes. You can use any sharp, piercing instrument to perforate the page. And anything that helps you get the pattern you want.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Cutting Mat
      • Large Head Quilting or Sewing Pins.
      • Rotary Pizza cutter
      • Protractor to measure angles
      • Dremel or hand grinding tool
      • Super Glue
      • Welding equipment
      • Duct Tape
      • Paper

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      With a little patience, you can make your own perforated pages with a pin. Start by placing your sheet of paper on a cutting mat so you don’t damage the surface. Then, place a ruler along the line you want to perforate and push a pin through the paper every 1/16 of an inch or however far apart you want your holes to be. If you want to make your own perforated pages regularly, buy a pattern tracing wheel, which lets you make a lot of holes quickly. For more tips from our Crafts co-author, including how to make your own pattern tracing wheel from a pizza cutter, read on!

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      • Anonymous

        Nov 2, 2017

        "l have a dressmaking wheel and thought I would give it a try. l also like the idea of tracing design on paper and ..." more
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