New Scissors

[Anonymous No.8122882]

I need advice on a Nice pair of scissors, What does /clg/ use?

[Anonymous No.8122893]

A shitty borderline broken pair because the 5 good pairs I own only turn up when I dont need them.
I don't know the brand offhand (they're lost) but I love my orange handled monster huge pair.

[Anonymous No.8122912]

>>8122882
A $20 pair that I never let touch paper.

[Anonymous No.8122935]

It has to be certified burando with the original trademark burando logo hot-press embelmed onto the edge of the silver blade on the right

Only shitty OoJian replicas come in that scratchy aluminum

[Anonymous No.8122942]

idk about clg, but I use one I bought at the fabric store

[Anonymous No.8122990]

>>8122882
I have a nice vintage pair of scissors that still cut fabric like a dream (probably due to the weight as well as the sharpness) and a regular pair from a fabric store. like >>8122912 says, these never cut anything but fabric. For all my other craft things, I have some Ikea scissors that come in a 3 pack.

[Anonymous No.8127505]

It really depends on what you are cutting. I have a small cheap pair for when I am embroidering/ cutting out patches, a medium priced pair for fleece, and some stupid expensive ones for fur. Then when they get to the point that I can't sharpen them anymore, they get tossed into the crap scissor bin we use to cut paper and everything else.
Most scissors will say right on the package what they are best for. I have also noticed the titanium scissors don't resharpen well. So spending the extra money for that is kind of dumb.
I also have a few rotary cutters (they look like pizza cutters but for fabric) And those are pretty nifty. The downsides are you need a rubber mat underneath and they tend to dull pretty quickly. The replacement blades are about $10 each. But if you need to cut a lot of something really fast, that's the way to go.

[Anonymous No.8128150]

>>8122912
>when someone in your household uses your fabric scissors on cardboard.

[Anonymous No.8131995]

>>8122882
Gingher Dressmaker Shears. No cutting paper allowed.

[Anonymous No.8132002]

>>8122882
Fiskars

[Anonymous No.8132014]

>>8128150
>when someone in your household uses your rotary cutter on pizza

[Anonymous No.8132160]

>>8131995
/thread

[Anonymous No.8132295]

Any recs for good thinning shears?
I've been using a razor comb to thin my wigs but shears would be a lot easier.

[Anonymous No.8132319]

>>8132014
wait. the fuck?

I'd die.

[Anonymous No.8132432]

I've never gone flasher than left-handed Mundials for my fabric.To be honest they don't last as long as I'd like, my current oldest pair is only 4 years old and the blades don't seem to be lining up properly any more, but I can't justify something fancier because I tend to misplace them and have 3 pairs.
I have some embroidery scissors for fine work and just regular scissors to cut patterns/paper etc.

For wigs I have generic thinning scissors that I got at the local Boots, not sure what brand they are.

[Anonymous No.8132447]

I use these monsters, both at work and at home. I work for a fabric store, and while Ginghers are master race awesome, over several hours, they dig into my hands. I like the soft grip on these, reduces hand fatigue, also Carpal Tunnel.

The Amplify are awesome because they don't get fucked up when you drop them (the blade floats so it sorta fixes itself?) and then if you're cutting through thick stuff like velvet, it doesn't turn on its side, it readjusts and keeps cutting.

They're sort of balls expensive, but not if you get one with a coupon or a sale.

[Anonymous No.8132450]

>>8132447
For most things nowadays though I've joined the cult of rotary cutters. I like this one; the blades are cheap enough to replace, about once a project, but if you're doing long pieces at a fairly mid-weight fabric, you can blaze through them without stopping. I cut out the pattern and the fabric pieces for a wedding dress in about 45 minutes with this sucker.

[Anonymous No.8132460]

right now at home and at my fabric store job, I'm Using Fiskars RazorEdge shears. they cost close to ginghers but I find the handle is more comfortable for cutting for long periods of time. I've used both the 8" and the 10" and I think the 8" is better for cutting out patterns because they turn corners easier and are less bulky.

I owned a pair of ginghers up until last summer when they were either lost or stolen during con season sewing madness. I always found the handle uncomfortable and the movement of the blades not quite right, so I wasn't super hurt about it.

as far as lasting power, the Fiskars Razoredge and Ginghers definitely last the longest. at my work, where you can easily make 400 cuts in a 4 hour shift, both last 3 months before needing sharpening. anything else lasts about 2 weeks at most. Cutworks and original Fiskers dull really quickly. if you want a pair that will last a while, be prepared to invest!

[Anonymous No.8132467]

>>8132450
I could never get my rotary cutter to cut my fabric. Does it work best with certain kinds of fabric, was I maybe using too little pressure, any ideas?

[Anonymous No.8132472]

>>8132447
lol are you me?

also worth mentioning, (because i forgot to mention it in my own comment) the Razoredge has a super sharp point at the end. I've caught the pointy end a couple times with my hand when I've either dropped it or brushed by to pick them up. if you're clumsy like me, the point won't be the best for you (or if you use a lot of tulle and chiffon).

[Anonymous No.8132518]

>>8132467
I had this happen the first time. First, be sure you've got a mat under it. Second- it does work best with pretty straightforward fabric, no bumps. Thickest I've cut with it was a few layers of bridal satin. Third, be sure the guard is back. I fucked that one up.

The big key is to not be afraid of putting pressure/weight on it. If you're too ginger with it, it won't cut. It's relying on you to apply the pressure.

>>8132460
>>8132472
Haha, you are me? Do you wear a green apron?
The points ARE worth mentioning. I dropped them the other day and they stuck right out of our foam pad like a knife. Yikes. I've been reflex trained when I accidentally drop them to just fly out of the way.

[Anonymous No.8132541]

>>8131995
Fashion industry standard. use your JoAnns 40% off coupon. Send them in for sharpening monthly depending on amount of use. Invest in multiple ones if you're serious.

source: I work for a major label.

[Anonymous No.8132543]

>>8132541
and we're all so impressed

[Anonymous No.8136322]

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$50 at Joann.

Even with coupon that's too rich when it's available with Amazon Prime for $21-22

[Anonymous No.8136331]

>>8132541
I'm sure you do, Xiao Mei

[Anonymous No.8136347]

>>8122893
orange handles= Fiskars brand, FYI. Fiskars are great, I have pinking shears from them that my mom gave me after using for years, they still cut like a beast.

Been using these weird ones for about 2 years now. They're left/right handed and have a spring action to ease hand stress. Took some getting used to but now I'd have a hard time going back because I got used to cutting with both hands.