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Rip paper in a striaght line

Rip paper in a striaght line
We've all been in a situation without scissors and end up ripping a zigzag line of paper. This happens all the time in forums you have to fill out. This instructable aims to eliminate the problem by teaching you to rip paper in a straight line. I'm not claiming this is my idea, many people have thought of it before me and it's a trick I've learned from my parents.

 
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Step 1Folding

Folding
First fold along the line you would like to rip and crease hard.
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3 comments
Jun 9, 2009. 12:46 PMlemonie says:
Splitting it with a ruler (like a blunt knife) also helps. L
Jun 8, 2009. 8:30 PMWeissensteinburg says:
Licking the fold, or applying some sort of liquid to the it will help it tear more easily.
Jun 8, 2009. 6:44 PMNarNar says:
Thank you very much for this great instructable!

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