How to pick the right Craft Scissors for your project. Sounds simple enough, yet a lot of people ask me this question. Knowing what Craft Scissors to pick for your project is crucial so you can get the best results on your project. So which Craft Scissors would you choose for your project?
After reading this article you will have an understanding between the different types of Craft Scissors so you can make the best choice and get the best results when choosing Craft Scissors for your next project.
Since I specialize in Paper Crafting I'd like to share with you the most frequently used Craft Scissors I use in my craft room.
- Craft & Rubber Scissor
- Paper Snip Scissor
- Craft Scissor
Each of these Craft Scissors have a specific use.
- Paper Snip Craft Scissors:
- You will want to use your Paper snip Craft Scissors to provide you with expert cutting in small areas
- When cutting ribbon or small to reach areas, it's good to know that Stampin' Up! Paper Snip Craft Scissors have precision ground tips which cut to the end of the blade which gives you a full cut even in the most tight spaces
- Use Paper snip Craft Scissors for small intricate cutting or trimming of card stock or designer series paper
- Definitely use Paper Snip Craft Scissors for cutting or trimming ribbon. However, it's recommended to have one pair of paper snip scissors for ribbon and one pair of Paper Snip Craft Scissors for card stock so the blades won't dull
- Choose the Paper Snips Craft Scissors for trimming thread or small sewing tasks.
- If you have small hands you will love the Paper Snip Craft Scissors because you will be able to manipulate them a lot easier
- You never ever want to use Paper Snip Craft Scissors on any tape or sticky projects
- Take care when using the paper snip Craft Scissors they are very sharp!
- Craft Scissors
- This is the high-quality big kahuna of Craft Scissors. Choose the Craft Scissors if you have larger hands. However, it's fairly light weight and has an ergonomic handle so it's easy to use for any size hand, small, medium or large
- You will want to choose the Craft scissors for clean crisp cuts on most media like card stock, magnet sheets, cork, fabric, even ribbon
- Choose the Craft Scissors when cutting large 12 x 12 scrapbooking paper, because of it's long blade you get through the paper quicker and you will love the time you save!
- If you like to sew you will love choosing the Craft Scissors for cutting fabric. They have a blade length of 3 3/4" which will cut fabric quickly and precisely.
- It is not recommended to cut sticky tape or adhesives with the Craft Scissors
- Craft and Rubber Scissors –
- Choose Craft & Rubber scissors to trim foam and rubber
- Choose Craft & Rubber scissors for cutting thin wire, brad tips and any other non paper use
- Choose Craft & Rubber scissors for cutting sticky strip, double sided tape, Stampin' Dimensionals™, tape, and any gooey type project that might need trimming. Strictly use craft and rubber scissors for adhesive and sticky work
TIP: VERY IMPORTANT – When choosing your craft scissors it is crucial that you designate one pair of Craft scissors to each media (fabric, paper, ribbon, etc). If you decide to use one pair of Craft Scissors for multiple uses you run the risk of having your scissors dull prematurely and the performance of the Craft Scissor will diminish.
All of these Craft Scissors have their unique and special uses and when chosen wisely can make your paper crafting, sewing project or three dimensional projects have great results. If you have any further questions about the use of the scissors please leave them in the comment section below.
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