Here is a compilation of common (and not so common) terms that are often used by scrapbookers. Remember that all terms listed here are explained from a South African scrapbookers perspective, and this may (or may not) be different from the dictionary explanation and spelling in other countries for these terms. Currently it is just an alphabetical list with links to each section. If you know of a term that is not in the list that may (or may not) be helpful to others you can submit it to our for possible inclusion.

No words starting with numbers/digits could be found.

Acid-Free
Most products contain a fair amount of natural acid. In order to manufacture acid-free products the natural acid in the base products must be removed or neutralized. Picking up an acid-free piece of paper with your hands causes the natural acid on your hands to migrate to the paper. This is also the case when any acid-free product is used with products that are not acid-free. The reason it is important to use acid-free products is to prevent the yellowing and deterioration of paper and photographs over time. Paper that is acid-free at the time of manufacture has a pH level ranging from 7.0 - 9.0. Some acid-free materials can become acidic over time.
Afrikaans: Suurvry.

Acid Migration
The transfer of acid from an acidic material to a less acidic or neutral pH material. This occurs when neutral materials are exposed to pollutants such as air, water and even an artist's hands. Acid can also migrate from adhesives, boards, protective tissues such as glassine, paper covers, acidic art supplies and memorabilia.
Afrikaans: Suurmigrasie.

Acrylic Paint
A water-soluble synthetic paint made from pigments and a plastic binder, that dries quickly. It can be diluted with water and used for stamping and edging.
Afrikaans: Akrielverf.

Acrylic Stamp
Clear see-through stamps that can be mounted onto acrylic blocks of different sizes and used for stamping. Particularly popular as you can see exactly where your stamped image will be. It makes placement of stamped images much easier than their wood mounted counter parts. Acrylic stamps have a sticky back that adheres to the acrylic block. Once you have cleaned the stamp simply remove it and place onto the supplied clear sheet for storage until the next time you want to use them. If they should loose their stickiness, simply rinse with water to make them tacky again.
See also: Rubber Stamp.
Afrikaans: Akrielstempel.

Adhesive
A bonding agent (glue) used to affix one item to another. A wide variety of adhesives are available like glue sticks, double sided tape, foam tape, glue dots, spray glue, silicone and PVA glue to name just a few. The type of adhesive to use depends largely on the two items being bonded.
Afrikaans: Gom.

Adhesive Machine
Adds an adhesive layer to thin die-cuts and embellishments without any sticky or messy adhesive marks. Turns your monograms and die-cuts into stickers in a flash.
Afrikaans: Gommasjien.

Adhesive Remover
Product that removes stickers, double sided tape, and mounting tabs safely from your projects. It also removes sticky residues from scissors and punches. Choose a make that is acid-free and photo-safe.
Afrikaans: Gomverwyderaar.

Alcohol Ink
An alcohol based ink that is used to create different background patterns. Used with a blending solution and applied with a felt applicator or sponge. It can be combined with leafing pens in gold and silver to create a faux stone finish on smooth glossy surfaces. It is available in different colours.
Afrikaans: Alkohol Ink.

Alkaline
A chemical used to neutralize acids as they form within paper. Paper that is high in alkaline is just as bad as paper high in acid.
Afrikaans: Alkalien.

Altered Book
Techniques such as collaging, stamping and embellishing are used to alter a found book like those hard cover books for children to reflect an artistic idea. Choose a theme for a single book or combine several themes. The pages of the book become the artist's canvas.
Afrikaans: Veranderde Boek.

Analogous Colour Scheme
Consists of colours lying side by side on the colour wheel. one of the three colours can remain dominant. Black and white accents are added for interest and contrast to this colour combination.
Afrikaans: Analogiese Kleur Skema.

Archival
Archival materials are chemically balanced offering a high resistance to aging and discolouration. These materials are considered safe for preserving photographs and valuable documents.
Afrikaans: Argiefbaar.

Artist's Trading Card
Tiny works of original art that are traded among artists. The cards are kept in binders with clear vinyl pages. These cards measure 2½ x 3½ inches. Artist's trading cards are considered collectors items and are generally not sold but rather swapped. A myriad of art forms are used for decorating these cards.
Afrikaans: Kunstenaar's Uitruil Kaartjie.

Balance
Create the same amount of interest in both sides of a layout by drawing an imaginary centre line. You want to distribute even weight across your layout.
Afrikaans: Balans.

Bitmap
A bitmap is a digital image composed of pixels. The more pixels per inch the higher the quality and size of the resulting file. Bitmaps do not resize will especially when made bigger than 25% of their original size. Unless compressed these images need lots of space to save their pixel information.
Afrikaans: Bitmap.

Blind Embossing
Blind embossing or dry embossing as it is also known is an easy technique that creates dimension and ads texture to paper. Paper is placed onto an embossing stencil and the stylus is used to trace the outlines creating a raised replica of the stencil on the paper. Placing the stencil and paper over a lightbox will make it easier to trace.
Afrikaans: Blindebosseleerwerk.

BMP
See: Bitmap.
Afrikaans: BMP.

Bone Folder
A flat piece of bone or plastic that is rounded at one end and pointed at the other. These are used for scoring and folding paper and cardstock, and are also useful for flattening paper for a secure bond. An essential tool for any paper crafter.
Afrikaans: Beenvouer.

Brad
Small metal fasteners. They are available in different colours, sizes and shapes and can be used functionally to fasten paper or embellishments or purely as decoration on any project.
See also: Eyelet.
Afrikaans: Splitpen.

Brayer
A small rubber rolling pin used to flatten paper and apply ink and paint to surfaces. Easy to clean by simply removing the rubber roller from the handle and rinsing with lukewarm water.
Afrikaans: Stamper.

Buffering
The process to neutralize acid in paper by introducing an alkalic chemical into the paper pulp. Buffering is a process used mainly by paper manufacturers.
Afrikaans: Bufferwerk.

Calliper
The thickness of paper that is expressed in thousands of an inch.
Afrikaans: Kaliber.

Cardstock
A heavy weight paper of any colour or that contains any printed design used for scrapbooking and cardmaking. Cardstock can range from 100gsm to 350gsm in weight. Always make sure that the cardstock weight is appropriate for your printer should you wish to do further printing on it. Cardstock that exceeds the weight limit of your printer may cause paper jams and/or damage your printer.
Afrikaans: Karton.

Chalk
A powdery and lightweight medium that is used to add colour to images, and for shading. Apply chalks to stamped and printed images with a sponge, cotton ball, pixie/pudgie applicators, ear buds, or even the fingers.
Afrikaans: Kryt.

Chalk Enhancing Liquid
A liquid that can be added to chalk before or after application to enhance its appearance and give it a watercolour effect.
Afrikaans: Krytverbeteringsvloistof.

Chalk Ink Pad
Acid-free chalk ink pads are saturated with ink and ideal for scrapbooking. They are fade-resistant and permanent when heat set. Chalk ink pads lets you create chalk pastel effects when stamping and creating backgrounds. Light colours are also ideal for stamping onto dark coloured cardstock.
Afrikaans: Krytinkmatjie.

Collage
Paper and found objects such as ticket stubs and ephemera glued to a flat surfaces to form a combined artwork.

Colour Wheel
A colour wheel is used by professional artists and designers. It describes the relationship between colours and shows the a logical sequence of hues. There are 12 basic colours on the colour wheel, but hundreds of colours can be created with tints and shades of these colours.
Afrikaans: Kleurwiel.

Complementary Colour
Each primary colour have a complimentary (opposite) colour by mixing the other two primary colours together.
Afrikaans: Komplimentêre Kleur.

Craft Knife
A scalpel like knife used with a metal ruler to trim photographs, paper and cardstock. It has interchangeable blades for easy replacement when the blades are blunt. Craft knifes should be used on a cutting mat to protect work surfaces.
Afrikaans: Kunsmessie.

Craft Sheet
A Teflon-coated, heat resistant sheet that can be used to protect your work surface when working with heat. Ideal for painting on, applying glue and ink. Easy to clean by simply wiping with a damp cloth.
Afrikaans: Handwerkvel.

Crop
To trim unwanted parts from photographs or parts of an image. Manually it can be done with a craft knife, scissors or trimmers, or digitally with an editing program such as 'Adobe Photoshop' or 'Corel Pain Shop Pro'. It simply means to cut away 'dead space' around an image.
Afrikaans: Kleinknip.

Cutting Mat
A self-healing cutting mat will ensure that your work surfaces are protected. Use it for cutting with a craft knife, to ensure a clean and professional finish with al your cuts. Designed with gridlines for measuring, scoring and cutting straight and accurate lines.
Afrikaans: Snymat.

Deckle Edge Scissors
Scissors designed with a patterned blade. These are available in different designs to add a creative edge to photographs, paper and cardstock. Make sure to line up the patterns of the scissors when cutting for a clean line.
Afrikaans: Kartelrandskêr.

Decoupage
A technique used to decorate surfaces with images cut from decorative wrapping paper.

Design
To create or execute a project in an artistic or highly skilled manner.
Afrikaans: Ontwerp.

Die
The shaped steel blade set into a protective frame that die-cutting machines use to create die-cuts.
Afrikaans: Sny-yster.

Die-Cut
A cut-out image made by passing a piece of paper through a die-cutting machine.
Afrikaans: Sny-ystersnit.

Die-Cutting Machine
A variety of die-cutting machines are available today. The machine uses a press or rollers to push a sharp steel blade into different materials to cut a specific shape or image. Electronic die-cutting machines can be used in conjunction with your computer and/or cartridges and uses a moving blade to cut any shape in any size imaginable.
Afrikaans: Sny-ystermasjien.

Dimensional Stability
The degree to which paper will maintain its size and form when it is subjected to moisture and humidity.
Afrikaans: Dimensionele Stabiliteid.

Distress Ink Pad
Distress ink pads are acid-free, fade-resistant, water-based dye inks. These inks are used to dye, stain and age paper, cardstock and photos. Available in different coloured ink pads and also in liquid form. Re-inkers are available for the ink pads.
Afrikaans: Verouderings Inkmatjie.

Dots Per Inch
Dots Per Inch (DPI) measures the resolution of a scanner, printer or image. The more dots per inch the sharper your image will be. Images used for magazines and other print type media typically have a high resolution such as 300dpi, versus a low resolution image on the internet of 72dpi.
See also: Pixel.
Afrikaans: Kolletjies Per Duim.

Double Sided Tape
A clear see-through adhesive used to adhere photographs to cardstock. Generally considered as the best adhesive when adhering paper to paper. Look out for the acid-free kind when using it on photographs. Double sided tape can be removed from cardstock by heating the back of the cardstock with a heat gun for a few seconds and then peel off the tape on the front. Double sided tape can also have a thick foam centre which is great for 3D effects.
Afrikaans: Dubbelkantige Kleefband.

DPI
See: Dots Per Inch.
Afrikaans: DPI.

Dry Embossing
See: Blind Embossing.
Afrikaans: Droëbosseleerwerk.

Dry-brushing
A term used to describe dabbing a brush loaded with paint on a scrap piece of paper before painting on the actual artwork. This is done to remove access paint. When actually painting short swift strokes should be used.
Afrikaans: Droog Borsel.

Dye Ink Pad
Dye ink pads are available in an array of colours and are water resistant which enables you to colour your stamped images with watercolours without smudging. They are also acid-free and fade resistant for archival use. It dries permanently on matt and glossy paper.
Afrikaans: Kleurstofinkmatjie.

Edging
Lightly dipping a sponge into paint and gently rubbing it across the edge of a piece of paper adds dimension. Ink pads can give it a distressed look. It is recommended that the piece of paper be firmly held in the air by the other hand while being edged.
Afrikaans: Kantwerk.

Embellishment
Includes all those extra bits and pieces on layouts and cards such as alphabet letters, tags, buttons, brads, Ribbons, die-cuts and much more. All those beautifully designed products that we use to enhance our photographs and layouts.
Afrikaans: Versiering.

Emboss
Embossing a surface means that certain areas are raised creating dimensions to emphasize them.
See also: Blind Embossing, Thermal Embossing.
Afrikaans: Bosseleer.

Embossing Gun
See: Heat Gun.
Afrikaans: Bosseleergeweer.

Embossing Powder
These granulated dimensional powders are available in a myriad of different colours and textures. They vary from fine detailed powders to dimensional enamel and regular granules. Embossing powder is a fast melting powder that delivers a rich colour and solid bonding surface. The powder is sprinkled onto an inked surface and then melted with a heat gun creating a slightly raised image.
Afrikaans: Bosseleerpoeier.

Emphasis
The eye is drawn to a focal point on a layout. This can easily be achieved through the placement of your elements or by adding a contrasting colour. Emphasis can be on a single enlarged photograph or a group of pictures. You want the emphasise the most important element or thought on your layout.

Ephemera
Ephemera can be anything from vintage postcards to letters and little bits and pieces collected from family members or overseas trips. They can be recent or something old. Ephemera is usually used in altered books, scrapbooks and collages.

Epoxy
Two resins that are mixed together to form a strong hard bond. It is used to create a see-through surface that is water-resistant and very strong.

Eyelet
A small metal ring that is used to reinforce a hole. Also called a grommet. Eyelets are available in a large variety of sizes, shapes and colours. They can also be used to attach elements to page layouts or in a purely decorative manner.
See also: Brad.
Afrikaans: Ringversterker.

Fiber
A thin textured thread that can be used with ribbons or on its own. Combine fibers to create a soft dimensional effect on your scrapbooks or craft projects.
Afrikaans: Vesel.

Findings
Also known as found objects or ephemera. Findings are items that an artist obtains either purposefully or by accident and collect to be used in art projects.
Afrikaans: Vondse.

Font
With millions of different types of fonts available on the market you can use them to enliven your scrapbooks and art journals. The different typefaces can accommodate anything from hand written types to more normal calligraphy style fonts. Choose different fonts in your word processing program from special font CD's or download free fonts from the internet.
Example: Visit DaFont or House Of Lime for free downloadable fonts.
Afrikaans: Lettertipe.

GIF
Short for Graphic Interchange Format. GIF is widely used to format images that appear on web pages because they contain compressed data. Gif images will download faster on your computer, but supports only 256 colours. This image type is widely used for illustrations rather than colour photos which require a much larger palette. Images with large palettes that are saved in GIF format will degrade due to colour substitution.
Afrikaans: GIF.

Glassine
A transparent non-stick paper used in gilding. Glassine is also available in different textured designs and are usually used as insert pages in traditional and handmade photo albums. Also used for making small envelopes on scrapbooks.
Afrikaans: Glassien.

Gilding
The application of gold, silver, potpourri, or copper foil to a surface. Gilding can be done on different surfaces ranging from ceramics to paper and even chipboard.
Afrikaans: Vergulding.

Glue Dot
Glue dots are small, clear sticky dots that can be peeled off a roll as needed and used to stick down buttons and other small embellishments.
Afrikaans: Gomkolletjie.

Glue Gun
See: Hot Glue Gun.
Afrikaans: Gomgeweer.

Glue Stick
The small plastic rods that can be loaded into a hot glue gun and the common dry glue sticks we all remember from school both are referred to as glue sticks.
Afrikaans: Gomstokkie.

Grain Direction
The direction in which a majority of the fibers lie in a finished sheet of paper. Grain direction can influence the way in which your paper folds and tears. Paper that is folded with the grain direction will result in a clean fold, where paper folded against the grain direction will result in an ugly buckled fold. The same goes for tearing paper. Paper torn in the direction of the grain will tear easily and neatly.
Afrikaans: Greinrigting.

gsm
The weight of paper as measured in grams per square meter.

Gum Arabic
A plant resin that can be used to bind colour pigments and will improve the flow of your paint. It also adds a glossy feel to your paint. Gum arabic can be added to acrylic paint, calligraphy ink and pigment paints.
Afrikaans: Arabiese Gom.

Handmade Paper
Paper made by hand using a mold. The mold is covered by a flat frame called a deckle to contain the run-off of wet pulp. Then it is dipped into a vat of wet pulp and shaken to distribute the fibers evenly and the excess water drained. The wet fibers remaining forms sheets of paper which is pressed and dried.
Afrikaans: Handgemaakte Papier.

Heat Embossing
See: Thermal Embossing.
Afrikaans: Hittebosseleerwerk.

Heat Gun
An electrical appliance used for thermal embossing. Designed to direct heat (in the form of hot air) to a specific area, it reaches high temperatures that forces embossing powders to melt causing a raised surface on a design. A heat gun can also be used to do many other things like drying wet paper, melt wax seal buttons, heat set wet ink and removing double sided tape to name but a few.
Afrikaans: Hittegeweer.

Hole Punch
For making holes into paper to add brads, eyelets or ribbons. Hand held paper punches are available in different sizes. 'Anywhere punches' are ideal for making holes in difficult places such as the middle of a page where other hand held punches cannot reach.
Afrikaans: Gaatjiepons.

Hot Glue Gun
An electrical appliance that holds solid glue sticks in clear, white and a variety of other colours. Some coloured glue sticks even contain glitters. The glue gun heats the glue sticks that can then be applied to any surface through a round nozzle. The melted glue dries rapidly to form a nice effect or can be used to adhere embellishments.
Afrikaans: Warmgomgeweer.

Ink Pad
See: Stamp Pad.
Afrikaans: Inkmatjie.

Ink-Jet Printer
The popular choice of artists and crafters because they are inexpensive and handy. Ink-jet printers spray ink onto the page which makes the resolution good for reproducing photographs and other images. Ink-jet printer inks are not always suitable for archival preservation and are not waterproof. Speciality photo printers are more suited for printing photographs for longevity.
Afrikaans: Inkspuitdrukker.

Journal
An empty book used for writing down daily records of (usually personal) experiences.
Afrikaans: Joernaal.

Journaling
Documenting in words and photographs the tapestry of moments and events that make up our life stories. Journal the who, what, where, when and why of the events that you are scrapbooking. Journaling should capture the moment and the emotions that you would like to share with others.
Afrikaans: Boekstawing.

JPEG
JPEG or JPG is short for 'Joint Photographic Experts Group'. A widely used format for photos and other images. Digital photos are often saved as JPEG's because the files are compressed, making it easy to transmit over the internet and store. JPEG files are lossy meaning that a high compression factor will result in some degradation in the image quality. The compression factor can be set when the image is saved in most reputable graphic editing programs and uses a scale from 1 to 10 where 1 is the least compression and will result in the largest file with very little quality degradation. The new JPEG2000 is an improved version that boasts a host of new features like saving more than one image in a single file and compression that will not degrade the quality.

Kit
A set of neatly presented scrapbooking products with full instructions that when completed creates a scrapbooking layout. A quick and easy way to scrapbook your memories since it takes the thinking out of the process. Kits are usually assembled by seasoned professional scrapbookers and is designed to be used with a myriad of themes. A good kit will attempt to teach you at least one new scrapbooking technique. Extra consumables like adhesives, and tools like bone folders are usually not included in the kit.
Afrikaans: Stel.

Layout
The arrangement of a heading, text, illustrations, photographs and artwork on a page. Especially in scrapbooking the design of your layout should form a visually pleasing whole to the viewer.
Afrikaans: Uitleg.

Lightfastness
The speed at which a pigment, coloured paper or photographs fades in sunlight. Photographs should be stored away from direct sunlight and harsh conditions.
Afrikaans: Ligvastheid.

Lignin
A component of the cell walls in plants. Its presence in paper may contribute to chemical degradation. it can be removed during the manufacturing process. Lignin is considered more harmful to photographs than acid.
Afrikaans: Houtstof.

Masking
A technique used to get the effect of stamped images behind each other, in front of another, or coming out, or going into one another.
Afrikaans: Maskering.

Melting Pot
An electric utensil designed for melting ultra thick embossing enamel (UTEE) which is used for pouring into molds or stamping into. It can also be used for melting bees wax used for collages. Melted UTEE can also easily be transformed into wax seals for invitations.
Afrikaans: Smeltpot.

Mixed Media
The use of several media such as paints, papers, rubber stamps and ink to create a work of art.
Afrikaans: Gemengde Media.

Monochromatic Colour Scheme
A single colour (hue) is complemented by its tints and shades.
Afrikaans: Monochromatiese Kleurskema.

Monogram
A graphic symbol consisting of two or more alphabet letters combined (usually your initials).
Afrikaans: Monogram.

Montage
A work of art incorporating photographs into a collage.

Mounting Tab
Available in two formats namely permanent and repositionable they are perfect for sticking down photographs. Ideal for precise positioning of small letters, tags and journaling blocks.
Afrikaans: Monteerstrokie.

Mylar
A protective clear polyester covering for photos and album pages. This is the highest quality material currently used for this purpose.

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Opaque
A surface that lacks clarity, it is not see-through and does not transmit light rays.
Afrikaans: Opaak.

Paper Piercer
A sharp metal object used to prick small holes into paper for hand stitching.
Afrikaans: Papierpriem.

Paper Punch
Paper punches are made from steel to punch specific shapes such as flowers, hearts or leaves through paper. These are single punches with specific shapes. To prevent damage to your punch avoid punching heavy cardstock as they are designed for paper. To sharpen your punch, punch through wax paper a few times.
Afrikaans: Papierpons.

Paper Trimmer
Paper trimmers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Used to trim down photographs, paper and light weight cardstock to smaller sizes. It has a safety blade that runs on a track.
Afrikaans: Papiersnyer.

PDF
Short for Portable Document Format. PDF is part of a host of programs released by Adobe and boasts great features that allows for easy distribution of most documents and/or images in a digital book style format. Your audience however will need to install the free Acrobat Reader in order to view the contents of these files. PDF files are compressed to a very small size without quality degradation and supports security which makes it a good format for digital manuals and application forms.

Perfect Bound
A process whereby sections of printed paper are scored, folded in half and saddle stitched before they are glued to the cover to form a book. Regarded widely as the best way to bind hard cover books. Perfect binding ensures the book will endure most of the usual wear and tear it will encounter during its life cycle without coming apart at the spine. Normal binding uses single pages that are just glued to the cover and is usually reserved for magazines.

Permanence
The degree to which paper resists deterioration or change to its properties over time. Permanence must also take into consideration the way paper is stored and the end use conditions.
Afrikaans: Permanensie.

pH
In short pH is a measure of the concentrations of acidity or alkalinity. The scale runs from 1 pH (very acidic) to 7pH (neutral) and 14pH (very alkalic).
Afrikaans: pH.

Photo-Safe
A term used by manufacturers to indicate that their products are safe for use with photos. Highly respected in scrapbooking when preserving photographs for future generations.
Afrikaans: Fotoveilig.

Pigment Ink Pad
These ink pads are acid-free and fade-resistant. Pigment ink pads are excellent for stamping onto ordinary paper, cardstock, tissue paper, wood and other porous surfaces. Pigment ink pads can be used for embossing since the ink stays wet long enough to add embossing powder. Re-inkers are available.
Afrikaans: Pigment-inkmatjie.

Pixel
In computer science the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a coloured dot) is called a pixel. Each pixel in a picture has a specific colour and intensity. The greater the numbers of pixels per inch the greater the resolution.
See also: Dots Per Inch.
Afrikaans: Beeldelement.

Preservation
Preservation or conservation is the activity associated with maintaining library, archival or museum materials for use in their original form or in other forms such as CD-ROM.
Afrikaans: Bewaring.

Primary Colour
The three basic colours red, blue and yellow are true colours because they cannot be created by mixing any other colour.
Afrikaans: Primêre kleur.

PVA Glue
Polyvinyl acetate, an archival white glue. It dries transparent even after several coats have been applied and will remain water soluble. If mixed with a gel it becomes water resistant. Used in book making, board books and decoupage.

Quire
A quire refers to 25 sheets of paper.
Afrikaans: Katern.

Ream
A ream refers to 500 sheets of paper.
Afrikaans: Riem.

Rhythm
Create rhythm on a layout by means of repetition, continuous lines or images. Images can be arranged across your layout or repeated to create the illusion of peace or movement. Rhythm, created by connecting components brings order to your design.
Afrikaans: Ritme.

Rice Paper
A misnomer used to describe a light weight Oriental paper. There is no such thing as rice paper. Only rice starch is used to size paper such as mulberry paper and other handmade papers. The most common mistake is when people refer to vellum as rice paper.
Afrikaans: Ryspapier.

Rubber Stamp
An image that is made out of rubber and usually mounted onto a piece of wood for easy handling. Rubber stamps are used to imprint an image onto paper by hand using ink.
See also: Acrylic Stamp.
Afrikaans: Rubberstempel.

Scrapbook
An album filled with layouts to complete an entire theme or a collection of events that were scrapbooked in an artistic manner.
Afrikaans: Fotoplakboek.

Scrapbooking
Mounting and preserving pictures, clippings, photographs and other mementos in an artistic and archival manner. Scrapbooking enables us to preserve who and what we are for future generations while letting our creative selves take charge of the process.
Afrikaans: Fotoplakwerk.

Score
Drawing a line on paper with a bone folder and metal ruler where it will be folded to ensure a nice clean fold. The indent formed on the paper will stop small cracks and lines from forming along the fold line. It is important to score a fold line especially when folding against the grain of the paper.
Afrikaans: Inkeep.

Secondary Colour
These colours are created by mixing equal quantities of any two of the three primary colours. Red and blue make purple, yellow and blue make green, and yellow and red make orange, and so on.
Afrikaans: Sekondêre kleur.

Shade
Any colour can be shaded by simply adding black. Shading basically refers to darker shades of the primary colours.
Afrikaans: Skadu.

Silicone
Any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures. Used in lubricants, adhesives, coatings, synthetic rubber and electrical insulation. Although not commonly associated with scrapbooking silicone is a great way to stick embellishments.

Solvent Ink Pad
Acid-free and archival. These fast drying solvent ink pads are specifically made for stamping onto surfaces like buttons, glass, plastic, metal, ceramic, leather, coated paper, laminated paper and wood. This ink pad is ideal to use on slick surfaces and is permanent. Leave your stamped image to dry or heat set with a heat gun. Re-inkers available.

Spray Glue
Ideal for thin mulberry papers and large sheets of paper. Acid-free, non-yellowing, quick-drying adhesive that dries clear. It can be permanent or repositionable. Ideal for bonding vellum, transparencies, foam, cork and cardboard.
Afrikaans: Sproeigom.

Stamp Pad
Coloured ink pads that are used with rubber- and acrylic stamps to transfer and stamp images onto paper and other surfaces. Stamp pads are available in different types that are made specially for different surface, such as pigment-, solvent-, dye-, and chalk ink pads.
Afrikaans: Stempelmatjie.

Stamp Positioner
A see-through tool that allows you to position your stamped images exactly where you would like them to be on your paper. Stamp positioners are used with rubber stamps that are wood mounted thus not allowing the user to see clearly where the image will be stamped.
Afrikaans: Stempelplaser.

Stamping
The art of using rubber- or acrylic stamps and ink to create images on various surfaces. Stamping is said to be very addictive with a huge following of devoted fans worldwide.
Afrikaans: Stempelwerk.

Tertiary Colour
Tertiary colours are the result of mixing a primary colour and its adjacent secondary colour together. Orange-yellow, orange-red, purple-red, green-blue and green-yellow are tertiary colours.
Afrikaans: Tersiêre Kleur.

Thermal Embossing
Thermal embossing or heat embossing as it is also known is done by stamping an image using clear ink and applying embossing powder over the wet ink and then heating the powder with a heat gun until it has melted. This process forms a raised surface.
Afrikaans: Hittebosseleerwerk.

TIFF
Short for 'Tagged Image File Format'. An uncompressed file best used when you need to capture small details. TIFF images take up lots of storage space on your computer.

Tint
Any colour can be tinted by simply adding white. Tinting basically refers to lighter shades of the primary colours.
Afrikaans: Tint.

Tracing Paper
See: Vellum.

Transparency
A clear see-through material that can be used to add dimension or layer images.
Afrikaans: Transparant.

Triadic Colour Scheme
Made up of three colours that are evenly spaced from each other on the colour wheel for instance red, green and purple.
Afrikaans: Drietal Kleurskema.

Typography
The arrangement and appearance of printed matter such as a magazine article. Typography is the art and techniques of type design, modifying type glyphs, and arranging type. Type glyphs or characters are created and modified using a variety of illustration techniques. The arrangement of type is the selection of typefaces, point size, line length, line spacing and letter spacing.

Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel
Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (UTEE) is a coarse-grained embossing powder that gives a thick, shiny and glossy surface when applied to any surface in multiple layers. Normally used with a melting pot it can be used for pouring, stamping and to form tile like accents for cards and scrapbook pages.
Afrikaans: Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel.

UTEE
See: Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel.
Afrikaans: UTEE.

Vellum
A finely textured paper. Also used for a heavy weight translucent drawing paper. Vellum is available in weights of 60gsm to 160gsm and can be used to print journaling for scrapbooks or wedding invitations.
Afrikaans: Perkament.

Visual Triangle
The eye naturally tends to connect items on a page or card. Guide the grouping by repeating key visual elements in groups of three across your layout. The visual triangle is especially helpful when placing embellishments on a layout.
Afrikaans: Visuele Driehoek.

Walnut Ink
Walnut ink crystals are derived from the walnut shells and are a very versatile water soluble colorant. Used especially for treating paper to achieve an aged or distressed look.
Afrikaans: Okkerneutink.

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