Precreasing
Precreasing is the practice of creating shallow crease lines, or scored lines, on a material before folding. The goal is to guide the subsequent fold, improve accuracy, and reduce tearing or distortion, especially on thicker or coated papers and boards.
Applications include packaging and carton fabrication, origami and paper crafts, and, in textiles and leather work,
Techniques involve scoring with a blade or wheel to weaken the fiber along the line, followed by
Best practices include testing crease depth on scrap material, aligning creases with existing marks, and avoiding