Help with large score board & heavy cardstock

Jul '20 Pinkpop

Hi Everyone,
I have been crafting a little bit over the years, but i'm trying to get my cards to look better by using better tools.
I tried folding the heavyweight cardstock (neenah 110 lb) without a scoreboard and it just smashed the scoreboard. So i tried a cheap one but it didn't really work with such thick cardstock.
I decided to invest in the large 12x12 scoreboard (so i have room for my decorative papers that i adore & collect) but I'm having only trouble with it.
When I put down the 110 lb cardstock, I use the bone folder and no matter what type I use, it slides out of the groove.
I try going very slowly down the groove, but after a few seconds the bone folder is out and my cardstock has wobbly score lines.
It did work better with a very thin sheet of printer paper.
What am I doing wrong- how do I get the bone folder to stay in the groove?
Also, the score board I have has little feet on bottom that sort of bounce and I hate that it's not firm and stable. Is this normal?
If anyone can give me some guidance, I would be grateful!

Thanks-R
Jul '20 Vivacate

I flip the scoreboard so the top where the measurements are end up "upside down" and closer to me so I can better stabilize my paper with my left hand and score with my right hand. Give it a try and maybe it may help?
Jul '20 Pinkpop

Can you clarify why that would help?
Jul '20 Vivacate

I don't know what kind of score board you have but I use 3 different manufactures (EK Success, Stampin Up, and ScorePal) and when I score upside down I pull the scoring tool towards myself and the top of the scoring board. For me, this helps the paper stay snug in the corner so it doesn't move under pressure. I'm right-handed and can score easier with my left hand holding down the paper and my right hand using the scoring tool without crossing my arms in a weird way.

I make a lot of mini albums and use 110 lb cover stock for my foundation pages which I score this way. I also use rounded stylus tools instead of a bone folder because I apply WAY too much pressure and rip instead of score if I don't use the round tools.
Jul '20 Pinkpop

I have the big scorepal. I will definitely try that way & see if it helps.
Maybe a round stylus tool will ge easier.
Thank you!
Jul '20 Dawna.s Place

Pinkpop, I'm afraid the problem really isn't your score board, but rather the weight of your 110 lb. heavy cardstock. If your trying to create a card base out of 110 lb, even when you get it cleanly scored, your paper will "crack" when you fold it over. It may be best to create your base out of std 80lb. and layer your beautiful cardstock over it. That's what I do when creating with my heavyweight (110 lb.) papers. It's really the only solution I've come up with to avoid "cracking" my pretty cardstock. Wishing you the best.
Jul '20 Dawna.s Place

Pinkpop, I did have a second thought which I honestly haven't tried, so you'd have to experiment. A light misting of water at your scoreline and prior to folding may help prevent either problem. Good luck.
Jul '20 Pinkpop

Thank you so much I ordered 80 lb yesterday as I thought it might be part of the issue!
Jul '20 Dawna.s Place

Your welcome, have fun creating!
Jul '20 Pinkpop

RE: Dawna.s Place: Pinkpop, I'm afraid the problem really isn't your score board, but rather the weight of your 110 lb. heavy cardstock. If your trying to create a card base out of 110 lb, even when you get it cleanly scored, your paper will "crack" when you fold it over. It may be best to create your base out of std 80lb. and layer your beautiful cardstock over it. That's what I do when creating with my heavywei...

Can you just clarify about layering over the 110 lb cardstock?
Do you make the base from 80 lb?

Also won't wetting it ruin the cardstock or leave water marks?
Jul '20 Dawna.s Place

Hi pinkpop, by layering, I just mean cutting your 110 lb. cardstock to fit on top of your card. Yes, I use 80 lb. to make my card bases, then put the pretty cut to size layers on top of the base. When you wet papers, you need a very fine mister, and don't get it too saturated. You can wet your score line with your fingers too, just quickly wipe away any excess water and that should work well also. You just want it wet enough to soften it slightly, if your going to fold your 110lb. as a card base. I hope that's clear.
Jul '20 Dawna.s Place

Oh, no lightly wetting your cardstock won't ruin it or leave water marks, just do it lightly.
Jul '20 Pinkpop

Oh thanks for explaining. I had noticed the cracking of the 110 lb cardstock & wondered what I was doing wrong because I never see that in craft videos.
How do they avoid the cracks?! It's like magic....

Sometimes I just use that & decorate it but the cracks bother me a lot , other times i put on thinner fancy papers or ribbon to hide it.

Never heard of water before, i probably should try on scrap first so i don't mess up a project.
Jul '20 Dawna.s Place

You can really put a lot of wet on 110lb papers. Those of us that use mixed media on our layouts do it all the time. We use spray inks directly on the papers. So you should be fine. Just make sure you are experimenting with 110lb papers, otherwise you won't get the same result. Have fun crafting!
Jul '20 Vivacate

RE: Dawna.s Place: Pinkpop, I'm afraid the problem really isn't your score board, but rather the weight of your 110 lb. heavy cardstock. If your trying to create a card base out of 110 lb, even when you get it cleanly scored, your paper will "crack" when you fold it over. It may be best to create your base out of std 80lb. and layer your beautiful cardstock over it. That's what I do when creating with my heavywei...

Dawna and Pinkpop, I was thinking about this the other day when I was working with my heavyweight stuff. When I score and fold stuff I realized I fold "away" from my score mark and not into it which may be counter-intuitive. I noticed if I make the score mark the 'valley' of the fold instead of the 'peak' I had some cracking on the fold. I don't know if that helps but I've been really happy with the 110 lb cover stock I've been using for a couple years now. without a lot of problems.
Jul '20 Pinkpop

That's really interesting ; I will have to try that once I master the scoreboard! I don't have it with me right now but both cracking while folding & going out of the ridge so the score lines are messed up.
Jul '20 Dawna.s Place

RE: Vivacate: Dawna and Pinkpop, I was thinking about this the other day when I was working with my heavyweight stuff. When I score and fold stuff I realized I fold "away" from my score mark and not into it which may be counter-intuitive. I noticed if I make the score mark the 'valley' of the fold instead of the 'peak' I had some cracking on the fold. I don't know if that helps but I've been really happy with t...

So if I understand you correctly, you fold so that the front of your card goes backwards creating a peek, instead of a valley, at your indented fold line? In other words, the outside of your card becomes the inside?
Jul '20 Pinkpop

Also are there any really easy to follow how to videos for the scor-pal? (The large one)
Their website isn't mobile friendly & I couldn't find just basic how to use it properly .