Scrapbooks Definitions:

Scrapbook Defintions:


pH is the amount of acid containing your paper. PH
scrapbook paper must be at least seven. The higher
number is the number of low-acid.


The adhesive or tape to hold items together.
Adhesives come in many forms, including, tabs, glue
stick, double stick tape, and glue points. Some adhesives
are removable allowing you to reposition them.

Page Protector A protective plastic cover pages for
insert into pages. This can be removed for your design
scrapbook pages and replaced when finished.

Buffer This process is used to add calcium
carbonate to neutralize the acid. This will protect the paper from
absorb the acid in the future.

Acid-free Means the product has a pH of 7 or higher. Acid
is a chemical used to make paper. This makes the paper
easily damaged. The higher pH in the paper,
more durable paper. If the paper you use
contain acids, can discolor, damage, and worsen your
photo


Planting To crop an image, means for cutting elements
You do not want displayed. This will pick up any
interference from your subject. There are several ways to
photos of plants. The most common way is to use
straight edge. This can be achieved by cutting paper.



Emboss A technique used to create raised images
paper. Heat and embossing powders are the two most
popular ways to emboss.

Journal can be used to document your feelings,
memories, or tell you about showing your photos.
This can be as simple as writing your name and date of
event in your scrapbook.

Archive quality This term used to describe the quality of
of paper or material. This ensures that products
use will not discolor or destroyed from time to time.

Ink This is a technique used to create different types
image on your scrapbook pages. The ink can also provide
or weather antique look to your yard.

Lignin-free paper will not be destroyed or
become brittle over time. You must use an acid paper-
free and lignin-free in your scrapbook.

Mat For a photo frame with paper so there is a layer
between image and background. Cardstock used
in this process. You can use printed or plain background
paper. Use colors that stand out in your photos.

Die Cuts are cut out of paper used to beautify
scrapbook pages. They come in various shapes, colors,
and sizes. You can purchase die cuts in craft stores, or
other retail stores. You can customize the pieces of his own death
die cutting machine.

Mylar is a protector that will be used for your
photo scrapbook.


Photo safe The label is used on the product that is safe for
scrapbooks. This term is used to demonstrate acid-free and
lignin-free products.

Free of PVC Scrapbooking products should be PVC
free. PVC stands for Polyvinyl chloride, used in plastics
in sheet protectors

Templates Templates come in acrylic or plastic sheets
by cutting shapes. They can be used to crop photos or too
cut your cardstock into the shape you want.


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