Best scissors for cutting ribbon?
 

I'm ribbon impaired. What's the best scissors for cutting ribbon? I know I have to pull the ribbon taut to cut cleanly, but still get some raggedy edges. Thanks!

I always use my Paper Snips! It may be bad & wrong (I think saving them for paper might keep them sharper), but they work SO WELL!

Desir�e

I have a pair of Fiskars Micro Tips that I use. I think the biggest factor is just to have a sharp, fine blade. The Paper Snips would probably work well, too!

I used to use my Paper Snips - they cut ribbon *so* well - untill I started using the snips on CS a *lot* - after that I could barely cut through ribbon w/ them. So now I just use my fiskars scissors - they cut ribbon like buttah!! :D

Paper Snips. They are amazing!

Paper Snips are my vote, too :)

If you cut a lot of cs with them & have issues with them dulling, you might invest in a pair just for ribbon...that's the way that sewing ladies do it :)

Hmm -- 2 scissors. ok, that makes sense.

I have a pair that I use just for paper and then a pair that I use for everything else. They are only $10! Not bad for GREAT scissors!

Honestly, I use a pair of Creative Memories scissors because I don't want to dull my paper snips. They work great!

Paper snips is the way to go!! :cool:

I use paper snips as well. One trick I have learned with cutting ribbon is to make sure you cut it at an angle. Otherwise your ends will fray because your cutting on the grain. Hope that makes sense.

Honestly, my kids old Fiskar scissors from elementary school work the best. Then I can be assured that my paper snips stay sharp for my paper.

Paper snips all the way! :)

I love my Fiskars Micro Tips for ribbon also. The paper snips don't even come close, IMO. I like *really sharp scissors*. Can't stand to have a frayed edge, or to have to snip that ribbon more than once. I bought my Fiskars at Joann's using a 40% off coupon, and paid less than $10. Love them. I use them for sewing, too. My mom (a super seamstress) used them and loved them so much, I bought her a pair. We both like them better than even our Ginghers (very expensive fabric scissors) for fabric and ribbon.

I have cutterbees and love them.

Annetta

Cutterbees
 

CutterBees and Color Bees - different colors for different tasks!

Paper Snips are my vote, too :)

If you cut a lot of cs with them & have issues with them dulling, you might invest in a pair just for ribbon...that's the way that sewing ladies do it :)

I actually have a pair of sewing shears...Gingher. Absurdly expensive but got them when they were a loss leader somewhere several years ago. LOL, when I THINK about how I used to guard those scissors, lol! Bliss to use when cutting fabric/ribbon, though! My ribbon holder has a slot to hang scissors, so I just keep them there so I don't grab them by accident.

I agree that the Gingher scissors are awesome, and I also wanted to throw in some tips I'd heard. When I was learning to sew, my teacher told me that cutting paper dulls your scissors. So, it really is best to use a separate pair for paper, and another for ribbon/fabric. Also, I've heard that cutting a few times through a sheet of aluminum foil is a quick way to sharpen dulling scissors.

Hope this helps!

My Fiskars work great! Having a sharp and clean blade is definitely important.

If you use scissors on paper, it dulls the blade so I would suggest having one pair for your ribbons and a seperate one for paper cutting. That's what I do anyway!

I use those little "Cutterbee" ones..very sharp though..watch those fingers..lol

CutterBees from Walmart $6.97 cheapest around :) A trick I do, cuz I can't stand those ragged edges, take a lighter (or candle flame works too) and just barely get it close to the ribbon. Most ribbon is made with Nylon and will melt to seal up the end :)

Just don't try this with Twill tape (it stinks!) it's cotton! LOL

Oooohhh I bought a pair of those for my mom a few years ago - maybe I can sneak them away from her w/out her noticing :twisted:

Nah I think I'll buy another pair of SU paper snips just for ribbon - they cut ribbon SO well if they aren't used for paper too (paper is the worst for dulling scissors) - even better than my Fiskars.

I have 6 pairs of Scissor's Big and small.
2 pair are for cutting Rubber,
2 pair are for cutting Paper
2 Pair are for cutting Ribbon and Fabric. ONLY.
Fiskar are the brand that I use.
And since I am left handed they are all Left handed Scissor's

Gee, didn't realize how specific I was with scissors -

I use the SU scissors for rubber stamp mounting
I have some regular scissors (I think the CM Thank you ones from eons ago) for paper
I have Fiskars micro tip scissors for fine paper cutting/paper piecing

And the answer to your question is ---I have a pair of Fiskars set aside for ribbon and the rare fabric (I don't sew so it would have to be something card related)

I also have used a Fiskars rotary cutter with a straight edge (metal ruler) and mat for getting a nice clean cut on the ends of ribbons after attaching to my project.

I should add it wasn't one of those rotary cutters like you cut paper with, it was a rotary cutter handheld, almost like a mini pizza cutter that people use for quilting.

maybe we should use the new rotary tool in the tool kit....and I have been known to cut ribbon on my CM small cutter box thing.

Maybe my scissors are my rubber cutting problem, although they are craft/durable scissors that are supposed to cut that sort of thing. Now, also having a problem cutting ribbon with my yellow bee scissors, as if they have gone dull really fast.
Is the secret to keep them sharpened? Or a certain brand?

silly me, but i guess i am weird... I use my rubber cutting scissors to cut my ribbons!!! It goes through it like nothin and makes nice straight untorn edges!
:)

My favorite scissors for most anything are the ones that your buy at flea markets by the dentist picks little mirrors,etc. . If you ever get to Shipsawanna, Indiana or Webster Florida or any flea market for that matter you should be able to find them. They are only $2.00 a pair and I have several pairs. I really don't think any of them have dulled as they are really a medical supply and I have had them for years

Amy you are not weird at all!
I also use my SU Rubber Scissors to cut my ribbon....they cut really great!

As others have said, you should have a separate pair for your ribbon. I have 2 sets of SU! Snips ... one for paper and one for ribbon. The pair for ribbon has a ribbon (of course) tied to the handle. Works for me! Good luck on your quest!

I also use Fiskars Micro Tips for ribbon, I also keep a extra one for cutting paper ;)