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  • Tracing and Matting Tool
  • From "Scrapbooking"
    episode SCB-259
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    Magic Matter tracing wheels come in a variety of sizes. In addition to creating mats in the perfect sizes and shapes, the tool can also maximize the versatility of your existing templates.

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    Although Ludens uses a pencil to trace along the photo's perimeter, disappearing ink or a marker could alternately be used. While the disappearing ink would leave no markings or lines after drying, the marker could be used to create designs and shapes on the mat.

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    Irregular shapes -- which would normally be difficult to mat -- are easily traced with the Magic Matter.

    Scrapbooking expert Rebecca Ludens shares a new tool that makes tracing almost any shape -- symmetrical or irregular -- easy.

    Magic Matter:

    • Draws precise lines for matting unusually-shaped photos or die-cuts. The tool is used with a pencil or pen, which is positioned with the point inside the small center hole. Then, the Magic Matter is placed against the edge of whatever item needs to be matted. It simply rolls against the edge as you trace the shape.

    • Can also be used to trace inside templates. Using different sizes of the Magic Matter will increase the versatility of lettering templates, allowing one template to create letters of many sizes.

    • When used with a vanishing ink pen, the lines will disappear after the mat is cut.

    Die-cuts/templates provided by Ellison Craft & Design. For more information about Ellison, see Resources.

    Click here for DIY's Scrapbooking Glossary.


    RESOURCES :
    Better Scrapbooking
    Model: 080696605X
    Author: Vaness-Ann

    To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.


    Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
    Website: www.sterlingpub.com

    Die-Cuts and Templates (Ellison Craft & Design)
    Cropping and cutting system are not available
    Ellison
    Website: www.ellison.com

    Magic Matter (Puzzle Mates)


    Puzzle Mates
    Website: www.designsbypm.com

    Principles of Design (Scrapbooking Made Easy Series)
    Author: Jill A. Rinner
    Order this title from Amazon.com.
    Red Point Publishing

    Scrapbooking Made Easy
    Author: Jill A. Rinner
    Order this title from Amazon.com.
    Time-Life Books Inc.
    Website: www.timelife.com


    GUESTS :

    Rebecca Ludens
    About.com Scrapbooking Guide
    Website: scrapbooking.about.com

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