The Kamei round punch is a versatile, hand-operated craft punch used for creating perfect circular cutouts in paper, cardstock, and thin foam sheets. They are a popular and affordable tool for scrapbooking, card making, and other DIY paper projects.
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Design: These punches use a lever-action mechanism that is simple to operate. The tool's body is typically made of plastic, while the internal cutting blade is made of steel.
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Function: You insert the paper or other material into the slot, and a single press of the handle produces a clean, flawless circle cutout.
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Ease of Use: Their user-friendly design makes them suitable for crafters of all ages, including children's hand-making projects.
Kamei round punches are available in a variety of sizes to create circles of different diameters.
Available sizes:
- 1” (25 mm or 2.5 cm)
- 1.5” (38 mm or 3.8 cm)
- 2” (50 mm or 5 cm)
- 3” (76 mm or 7.6 cm)
Material compatibility:
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Recommended: Paper and board with a thickness between 80 gsm and 250 gsm, as well as 1mm foam sheets.
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Not Recommended: Kamei round punches are not advised for use with sticker or vinyl paper, thin paper, or acetate.
Important considerations:
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Not for multiple sheets: The punch is designed for a single sheet of material at a time.
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Size limitations: For the largest 4-inch punch, it is recommended only for paperboard with a weight of 180–250 gsm.
