By Noreen Doll.
Decorative edge scissors are fun to use, and they leave pretty edges on paper projects.
A good tip for using the scissors is to not cut quite all the way to the tip when you are cutting. Stop a short distance from the end and then realign the scissors to continue cutting.
Cutting all the way to the end can cause the paper to tear instead of cut.
After you’ve used a pair of decorative edge scissors for a while, they sometimes cut less cleanly.
The best way I’ve found to sharpen them is to cut through folded aluminum foil several times.
Just get a piece of aluminum foil and fold it 3 or 4 times.
Then cut slices of it off until the decorative edge scissors work well again.
You can use this idea for regular scissors, too.
The shiny strips of foil you create can be used in crafting.
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Noreen Doll
JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose says
Wonderful tip! I have several pairs of scissors that I need to sharpen this way. Thanks for sharing the tip!
Shirley says
What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Mrs. Lopez says
Great tip! thanks for sharing!
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Mindi says
This is awesome! Thanks for the tip and also for your sweet comment on my blog!
Missy says
We have lots of decorative scissors in the house and it’s frustrating when they don’t cut properly! This is going to help a lot! Thank you for sharing!
I found your post on the Inspiration Monday Party.
Sarah says
Great tip. I might try this with a punch I have that is getting dull too.
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JaneEllen says
Great tip for decorative scissors and punch. Thanks for sharing. Then you have some cute trim for a craft. Happy week
Camila says
Awesome tip! I have a few of these that could use this idea!!! Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great week
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Tori says
Great tip! I was just wondering if this worked for decorative scissors! 🙂
Karen Schulz says
Wow thanks for that tip. Visiting from handmade tuesday
Eilis@my-heart-lives-here.blogspot says
Wonderful tip…I may even have my Pre-K students cut some foil along with the paper they usually use these scissors on. They would love it.
Cheryl @ Artzzle says
It’s so frustrating to have all of these great scissors, but not have them working well. Great tip, especially with all of the upcoming holidays paper projects. Thanks.
Brianna @ Craft Thyme says
Very neat. I can’t wait to try!
The Quiet Mom says
This is one of may favorite crafting tools. A can’t-live-without!
Catherine says
Wow! This is a great tip – I have several scissors that need this treatment. Thanks for sharing! Catherine
JOY says
Good tip to know! enJOYed the visit.
Linda @ A La Carte says
Great tip and one I need to do!!! Thanks for sharing at TTF!
Kelly says
Thanks for the tip!!
Kim says
Thank you for reminding me about this neat trick! Some of us over-50s forget stuff. 😉
Patricia Krank says
Great tip! Thank you.
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Patti
Ann says
Thanks for the tip. I’m pinning this idea. Dropping in from the T.G.I.F Link Partly! Have a great Weekend.
Erin Kennedy says
So simple, yet, how did I not think of this! New follower from the Sunday showcase blog hop!
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Meg says
This is a brilliant idea! Thank you for linking with my Sunday Sharing Pinterest Party! I hope you will come back this week and share some more great ideas!
Deb @ Kneaded Creations says
What a great idea. I have several pair of deco sissors that are virtually useless! I hope this works! I just popped over from Blog Strut Thursdays, and enjoy your link. Deb @ Kneaded Creations
Ritchil says
Thanks for this tip! I have scissors here that really needs sharpening.
Linda says
Hi, Noreen, I have heard about this before but had forgotten. Thanks for the reminder. Your friend, Linda
creativejewishmom/sara says
great tip! and love the fall leaves tip too, thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
Susan says
I’ve used foil to sharpen my punches but it never occurred to me to use it to sharpen my decorative scissors. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday at Organized 31.
Marti says
That’s a great tip, I will have to try it out!! I’d love for you to submit it in my Craft Room Ideas so that I can feature it!! 🙂
Marti
Alisha says
Great idea!!! TFS!! Congratulations on being the most viewed on the Lovely Ladies linky party. That is where I am stopping by from.
Theresa @DearCreatives says
great tip! I need to sharpen some of mine. thanks for sharing at the party! Hope to see you again soon & that your having a great week Noreen! I’ll give your tip a shout out!