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* * * IMPORTANT * * * It is VERY IMPORTANT to use the #16 blade AND our cutting technique. We have taught thousands of crafters this technique and every one says they find it easy to do detail cutting with the #16 blade versus the standard, #11 blade. With the #11 blade, you must hold your hand down on the table in order to get the proper cutting angle on the blade. This then makes it difficult if you need to cut curves. If you hold the knife in an upright position which is better for making detail cuts, the angle is so steep that it can tear your paper and the small tip will sometimes break off. The swivel blade (also not recommended) is designed for special templates (usually plastic) with a wide slot so the ball of the knife can track in the slot and the blade can swivel around curves as required. DO NOT USE THE #11 BLADE OR THE SWIVEL KNIFE WHEN CUTTING WITH METAL TEMPLATES SUCH AS OURS!!. You will have much better success with the #16 blade. USE THIS TECHNIQUE: Hold the knife, gently, with thumb and 2 fingers. If you hold on tightly, you will have a tendency to push down hard and thus make your cutting difficult. Pushing hard makes the knife dig into your cutting pad and cause unnecessary drag. Holding tightly also causes your fingers and forearm to fatigue. If you feel excess pressure in your fingertips or tightness in your forearm, you are probably holding the knife to tightly. NEXT, hold the knife straight up and down. The palm of your hand should NOT touch the table. Use your little finger to steady your hand if necessary. This technique will seem awkward at first, but after trying it for a few cards, it will become natural. Remember to keep the knife straight up and down throughout the cut; use your arm movement to make the cut. Changing the angle of the knife handle during a cut will cause inconsistencies in your cuts. Always cut toward your body. Cutting away or sideways will also cause inconsistencies. After trying our technique, if you have any difficulties, you are probably doing something slightly incorrect. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Our POP-UP templates come in 2 styles; one-liners and 2-liners. One-liners, such as THANK YOU, HELLO, CONGRATS, etc., have larger letters than the 2-liners such as HAPPY BIRTHDAY and are therefore easier to cut. We recommend you start by practicing on paper with a one-liner and progress to card stock and 2-liners after you have mastered the technique. It should only take a couple cards to get the hang of the cutting. If the cutting seems difficult, the cause may be; dull blade, pressing to hard or not keeping the blade parallel with the template. The blade should glide against the template slot.

At POP-UPs by Plane Class, we feel that we provide the tools and techniques to make cutting pop-ups and other designs, as easy as possible. Be sure to read the instructions and tips carefully before attempting any detail cutting. When done properly, cutting paper, and even card stock, can be very easy. The POP-UP, Lacé and Mola templates are all made of metal. Tape the template into place and cut using the template as a guide. NEVER USE THE TEMPLATE AS A TRACING TOOL (this defeats the purpose of the template). Always use a #16 blade in your craft knife when doing detail cutting, whether it is with a template or freehanded. You will find that by using this blade and our technique, cutting will be very easy. The #16 blades can be difficult to find. If your craft store does not carry them, ask them to, or order form us. Click on the "Cutting instructions" button to learn the proper technique for cutting. Use the same technique when cutting Lacé and Mola designs.