A punch is a tool that has a die cut shape and a metal cutter or press inside a slot where you place the card or paper. The punch allows you to emboss or creat the same shape time and time again. There are hundreds of different sizes and designs of punches. Some are so big they have to be used on a work bench but there are loads that are hand held
Punches are capable of cutting a wide range of papers or cards but obviously there are limits. Always experement first as some handmade papers are not suitable for cutting punches but might be suitable for an embossing punch. You can use light card in most punches although if you are using a punch that has a fine detail you should only use paper up to 130g in weight.
If you punch isn't cutting cleanly or has become hard to press, don't throw it away it probably just needs a bit of maintenance. To improve the cutting edge simply punch into a folded folded sheet of kitchen foil a few times to sharpen it up. If the punch is sticking
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