Day 11 - Cut Each Segment

When cutting, there are some essential tips to keep in mind:

• cut along a straight edge; hand-guided cuts will be wobbly and messy
• use a sharp blade - a dull blade will tear at the board rather than cut it
• start each cut by lightly dragging the tip of the blade down the line, until you cut through the paper coating of the board
• once you have cut into the foam, you may apply some pressure to each successive cut until you are through the bottom paper layer
• when cutting doors, be sure to leave one edge of paper intact to serve as the hinges for the door

At the end of each bell, ensure that each piece is labeled so you know where it goes and use a rubber band to hold the pieces together before putting them in your team project bin.