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I am doing some detailed cutting, but the scissors I have stink for this job. Any recommendations? I've tried to search the forums, but nothings coming up that helps.
I use Cutterbee scissors. SU's Paper Snips are the same thing, except for the color. Anything along that line, with short, sharp blades, should work well.
I use Cutterbee scissors. SU's Paper Snips are the same thing, except for the color. Anything along that line, with short, sharp blades, should work well.
Do you know if Cutterbee's are in the same price range? I found the ones you said in the SU catalog and they are $9.95.
WHat PH said and also if something is very curvy I use a craft blade on a glass plate. It moves smoothly and I get good results.
I'm hoping to avoid the craft blades because my hand is not so steady when I use them. But I've been using a scissors I bought in the kids crafts at Walmart and I knew there had to be something better!
Let's make it unanimous for Cutterbees! And I probably don't need to tell you - do not cut anything except paper with them. I know it's tempting to grab them up and cut the tail off a piece of ribbon, since they're right there handy, but do not. It will really dull them.
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Cutterbees fan here too. Cutterbees are Micro-Tip scissors so there are other brands also if you don't want Cutterbees. Those are what I started off with and now I am loyal to them. They take a good beating too.
I use the following tools for fussy cutting: Dollar Tree Scissors to cut large parts. Cutter Bees for detailed. Cuticle Scissors for those teeny tiny pieces and Xacto knife for areas I can't get into with my scissors.
Thank you all for your responses! I went to ACMoore and Michaels this morning and bought a pair at Michaels since they were a dollar cheaper than ACM and I had 50% off coupon! Bugga, thanks for the tip about not using them to cut other things. I will remember that!
I know you already bought your Cutterbees -- I love those also. But for really fussy cutting, I love Fiskars Soft Touch Micro Tip scissors. They have spring loaded type handle and are super sharp. They are my favs!
I know you already bought your Cutterbees -- I love those also. But for really fussy cutting, I love Fiskars Soft Touch Micro Tip scissors. They have spring loaded type handle and are super sharp. They are my favs!
I don't think I saw those at either store, but will still check them out. Thanks.
I know you already bought your Cutterbees -- I love those also. But for really fussy cutting, I love Fiskars Soft Touch Micro Tip scissors. They have spring loaded type handle and are super sharp. They are my favs!
The Fiskars Soft Touch are my faves too. (I have 2 pair!) Much easier on your hands and wrists.
Plus, if the spring ever breaks, just contact Fiskars and they will send you a replacement.
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I tend to use my Tim Holtz scissors. Those scissors are great for just about anything, including cardboard and thin metal! But after reading these posts, I probably should have a "paper only" pair of scissors. Maybe I'll ask for a Cutterbees scissors from my Santa. It would fit nicely in my stocking.
I tend to use my Tim Holtz scissors. Those scissors are great for just about anything, including cardboard and thin metal! But after reading these posts, I probably should have a "paper only" pair of scissors. Maybe I'll ask for a Cutterbees scissors from my Santa. It would fit nicely in my stocking.
I have a pair of Tim's scissors. They cut through rubber like cutting through butter, but they aren't worth a darn on the delicate cutting...
Cutterbeez, have several actually, Tim Holtz cause they are teflon coated a bit better than the Cutterbees. Even two pair of Fiskars micro tip soft touch handle. Actually, I have a whole spinner of scissors from tin snips to applique' (the spoon type).
I am careful to MARK the handles. Scissors that cut paper will never cut fabric. Scissors that even made for metal, cut wire, they are never smooth cutting. Some scissors have micro serrated edges, I even have a pair of "double sharp".
Funny part, I rarely use my paper cutters or scissors as often as I use a metal ruler (with grip pad) on a cutting mat with a sharp exacto blade....it's college's fault. I had to learn how to use it properly. Two things - blades must be sharp - don't try to make them "last", start with a fresh blade. That fresh blade means you should not have to use any pressure to cut, so I can do very intricate shapes with little effort or fatigue. I also put one of those fat rubber pencil holder things on it.
If you are fearful of an open "razor" type blade, then a good, clean and sharp pair of scissors that are COMFORTABLE in your hand. It's not the blades on the scissors, it is the handles that cause the problem. It if does not "fit" your hand, you will have a harder time controlling the cutting end and that is where your frustration comes in. I've seen German artists make the most fragile and delicate of paper snowflakes with a pair of regular sewing scissors.
I do have Cutterbeez but then I remembered that I have a pair of Marvy Squishy Scissors so I used them this weekend. My fingers LOVED the Squishy Scissors so much better! They are much easier on the hands. They look like this: Marvy Squishy Scissors :: Creative Play Stamps - Rubber Art Stamps
I have cutterbee scissors, but can't find them to try it for fussy cutting; after finding out what fussy cutting is. I was thinking the loops in the scissors would hurt my fingers when cutting small details, though. True, though, that you might be able to find the cutterbee at Joann's or Michael's and use a coupon.
I googled "fussy cutting scissors" and found some with like a cord loop I might buy and try. Seems like they have two sizes in the Tim Holtz Tonic Studios brand. I don't see it on the Joann's or Michael's website, though.
Just thought I'd give ideas, although I don't know how well they work.
I know you already bought your Cutterbees -- I love those also. But for really fussy cutting, I love Fiskars Soft Touch Micro Tip scissors. They have spring loaded type handle and are super sharp. They are my favs!
These are my go-to fussy cutting scissors too
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Have multiple Cutterbees...one for paper only....one for ribbon only. one for when I can't spot the other two. One hangs on my pegboard above the worktop, one is in my travel to class collection of items (bone folder, paper piercer, ruler, pencil, glue pen, you know) and the other hangs from a clip on the edge of the divider tray that hangs on the bottom of my pegboard. Love them but haven't tried any of the others mentioned.
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What scissors are best for fussy cutting?
