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"Is there a trick to layering skinny alphabet die cuts so that they are approximately board book thickness? I do 3 or 4 layers of cardstock but mine always seem slightly off despite being very careful when layering together."
Perhaps try gluing the paper together first, then cutting? I would recommend gluing two layers together, die cutting. Then repeat. (So you have your four layers - total.) This way, you would only need to align the letter once.
I hope this makes sense...
I would use a sticky foam sheet on the back on the cs first, then cut out (takes a few extra passes through the machine because the foam is kinda thick). One cs layer, one foam layer, one cut -- done!
Mary Beth
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I use single layers of thicker paper and just stick the letters together with matte medium. You have plenty of time to line the letters up perfectly with matte medium. Alternatively, I attach Jac paper to the back of the paper and then die cut the letters. It's not as forgiving as matte medium, tho.
Interesting idea, but if you cut a template, that would only work for one or two layers if you're going for book board thickness and using skinny letters. Wouldn't you 'outgrow' the template after that? I guess it also depends on the size of the letters; I was thinking approx 1cm high. If the OP is cutting several thickness of card at one time, I wonder if the letters are getting splayed out causing them not to line up?
I avoid very thin letters myself because they are too delicate for me as I like to stick the CS to DS adhesive sheet before I cut them......I agree with the template.
If you are cutting the word out more than once so you can stack it to be that thick......you will have several templates you can stick together...either w tape runner or temp runner if there is enough to keep cutting out of or washi on the edges.
But you have to be careful w liquid glue or they could get stuck to the template regardless of thickness.
I have seen chipboard letters in all kinds of fonts. Might be easier for the thin ones. Then just ink it or heat emboss them or paint them?
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Adhering skinny letters
