Stamp Big Brain Tests

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Question 1

A Fiskars 12inch is a...

Large pruning tool used by tree cutters.
A special paper cutting tool that comes in several sizes - the 12inch being the most popular.
A long ruler used for measuring paper before cutting.
A small television set, great for watching videos of stamping techniques.

Question 2

How do you know that your paper trimmer blade is blunt?

It starts leaving a rough edge on your paper.
The red dot on the side turns white.
The special computer chip inside it turns on a small siren.
The blade will automatically self-destruct.
If your blade is starting to get blunt, you will notice that it doesn´t cut as "cleanly" as it used to. It may even need a couple of runs of the blade to get through the paper.

Question 3

A Coluzzle is...

A new brand of jigsaw puzzles.
A slang word for a colorful jigsaw puzzle.
A cutting system that consists of a special cutting mat; a swivel knife; and a template.
An Australian fish found only on the Great Barrier Reef. Called this because of it´s jigsaw puzzle like markings.
This special cutting system is great for cutting your layers.

Question 4

The special thing about a Coluzzle knife is that it...

Sharpens itself.
It retracts into the handle if you press down too hard.
You can use it for cutting your steaks off the BBQ as well!
The blade has been specially designed to swivel, and will only work with the correct cutting mat underneath it.
This special knife has to be handled quite differently to a normal scalpel.

Question 5

The most comfortable scalpels have handles made of...

Bone.
Rubber.
Steel.
Paper.
The cheapest scalpels have metal handles, but the most comfortable ones have moulded rubber grips.

Question 6

To sharpen your paper punches you just have to...

Wash them in water and vinegar.
Punch through some tinfoil/aluminium foil/kitchen foil a couple of times.
Use a nail file to file the edges.
You can´t! You just throw them out.
You definitely don´t have to throw them away. Just follow the advice on my site, and you´ll have sharp punches again in no time.

Question 7

A corner slot punch is...

A fighters term: a punch aimed at someone standing in the corner of the fighting ring.
A special type of slot machine that sits in the corner of the casinos in Las Vegas.
A paper punch that cuts slots into a piece of card/paper so that you can slot photographs or another layer of card into it.
A special machine that punches the slots into metal letterboxes.

Question 8

Decorative scissors are...

to use for cutting pastry for your pies.
Scissors that have elaborately decorated handles. Much prized by the people of Australia.
Scissors which cut a pattern along the edge of paper/card. They come in variety of patterns.
Scissor shapes cut out of metallic cardboard. Typically used as decorations at parties for someone who has just had an operation.

Question 9

Can you cut through wax paper to fix scissors or punches that are sticking?

Y
N

Question 10

What brand of scissors is popular for cutting unmounted stamps apart?

The Kai brand of scissors are extremely popular for cutting unmounted scissors apart.
Kraft scissors.
Candyland scissors.
Sticky scissors.

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