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Who needs a circle edge puncher?
My site's motto is, "Why buy when you can DIY?" Using a few tools you might already have, here's a simple hack for making your own doilies!
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You Will Need
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Step 2
Prepare a punch sample. Measure the size of the punched area (giving allowance to the next degree)
Using an 8” (or desired size) 360 circle protractor, mark the degrees you will be using as well as the center of the circle. For example, if you use a Floral Vine Punch around the page - punched area covers 42 degrees – use 45 degrees. Divide 360 by 45 to come up with the number of triangles (in this case is 8)
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Step 6
Note: Some “punch around the page” punchers will cause a solid area – do not worry. This can be an added design to your doily.
Also, sometimes the size of the punch area cannot create an equal number of triangles. For example, If you use the Monarch Butterfly Trim, the punch area is 50 degrees. Dividing 360 by 50 will give you 7 triangles with an approximate measurement of 51 - 1/5 degrees per triangle. Just keep trying on regular bond paper prior to using nicer paper.