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I used a bone folder on that new synthetic paper and it left a weird shine.
Switched back to a teflon folder for the second signature and the finish stayed matte. Anyone know a better tool for those modern sheets?
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the_tessa1mo ago
Honestly I always thought it was just about pressure until the_susan mentioned heat transfer. That freezer tile trick makes total sense now. Shane_hayes is right about nylon too, it's my go-to for this stuff.
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ivan7744d ago
Hang on though, I actually get better results with a bone folder on that stuff if I work faster. The gloss gives me a cleaner crease for folded covers, and then it naturally dulls down after a day or two as the coating settles. Plus that cold burnisher trick from Susan is clever but I don't have freezer space for a tile, and a bone folder is right there in my hand. I'd rather adjust my speed than swap to a whole different tool and material.
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the_susan1mo ago
The real issue is the heat transfer. A bone folder is dense and holds your hand's warmth, which is enough to slightly melt or glaze that specific synthetic coating. Teflon and nylon are insulators. You need a tool that stays cool. I keep a small granite tile in the freezer for a few minutes, wrap it in a paper towel, and use its flat edge as a cold burnisher on tricky synthetics. Works every time without changing the finish.
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