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Does anyone know of a really good knife I can purchase to cut around the stamped images. I don't have a very good one, and I really struggle with it.
Thanks for all the help I can get.
I love the one I have...an actual Xacto knife made by Xacto I got it at Walmart and it has a nice handle and swivles (did I spell that right?) which is nice for me; makes it easier to do rounded edges. Refills are easy to come by also. I hope you find one that you like!!
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Before you resort to an X-acto knife, have you tried a really good pair of detail scissors? Cutter Bee scissors have precision tips, a huge improvement over ordinary household scissors. There's also a version with a non-stick coating, Honey Bee scissors.
Other than how if feels when you hold it the knife itself doesn't make as much difference as the blades you use. How long since you changed to a new blade? It can make all the difference in the world.
Before you resort to an X-acto knife, have you tried a really good pair of detail scissors? Cutter Bee scissors have precision tips, a huge improvement over ordinary household scissors. There's also a version with a non-stick coating, Honey Bee scissors.
I have but they are not good for inside cuts - just outside.
There was a recent thread on using a craft knife - you might pick up some useful info from that. It's here .
You'll see from that I'm with Stacy here - frequent change of blade is the way to go so whatever you choose, make sure the blades are easy to get and not stupidly priced.
I couldn't see where the OP lives, but instead of going to a craft store, try a hobby shop or a place like Hobby Lobby. X-acto makes several types of knifes for all kinds of hobbyists, and a general one will be much less expensive than a "craft" one with a pink handle.
If you're happy with your detail scissors for the outside cuts and only want to use the craft knife for the inside cuts, be sure to make those inside cuts first. It's easier to cut with the knife when there's lots of cardstock supporting the rest of the design.
I have a Martha Stewart X-acto knife. I was going to buy a cheap hardware knife. I decided to buy one a bit more pricey because I wanted one that felt nice in my hand.
I agree about changing the blades often and using the craft knife for the inside cuts first and then cutting with detailed scissors.
If you're happy with your detail scissors for the outside cuts and only want to use the craft knife for the inside cuts, be sure to make those inside cuts first. It's easier to cut with the knife when there's lots of cardstock supporting the rest of the design.
Thanks Cheryl, that is a really good tip. I will do that.
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