[Nfb-krafters-korner] More about Scissors

slery slerythema at insightbb.com
Tue Dec 2 14:28:32 UTC 2008 

We use electric scissors for blister packs.  They work great but would
probably tend to cut too fast to use on plastic canvas.

Cindy

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> AUDREY WELLNER
> Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 2:11 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] More about Scissors
> 
> 
> Hi Laura, 
>    These folding scissors are not sturdy enough to cut 
> blister packs. On a few TV commercials they offer a new 
> device made especially for cutting open blister packs.  So 
> yes, they'll be fine for doing your nails or cutting light to 
> medium weight paper and material but not good for doing heavy 
> cardboard, plastic canvas or blister packs. By cutting those 
> materials the blades are being forced out of alignment and 
> after awhile the scissors won't work at all.  You have to get 
> heavier scissors.
>    Audrey Wellner 
> 
> --- On Mon, 12/1/08, tribble <lauraeaves at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> From: tribble <lauraeaves at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] More about Scissors
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" 
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 5:04 PM
> 
> Hi slery -- no, actually they just slide with normal use of 
> the scissor, but 
> mostly when I'm cutting something large and stiff, like a 
> piece of plastic 
> in a blister pack.
> I just opened and used a folding scissor now and it didn't 
> collaps as I 
> trimmed my fingernails, but they do collapse on large tough 
> objects. Happy crafting. --le
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "slery" <slerythema at insightbb.com>
> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" 
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 11:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] More about Scissors
> 
> 
> tribble,
> 
> I am not sure how the scissors are collapsing on you.  When 
> mine are in the cutting position, they do not slide back into 
> the handles ever.
> 
> Is this something caused when pressing them against something 
> really hard?
> 
> Cindy
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> > [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tribble
> > Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 11:26 AM
> > To: List for blind crafters and artists
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] More about Scissors
> >
> >
> > I have a couple of those folding scissors that they were selling at 
> > convention. I find they do fold into a nice little shape, 
> but when I 
> > unfold it and try to cut, the scissor keeps collapsing. There is no
> > way to lock it
> > to keep the blades from sliding back into the rings.
> > Anyone else have this problem?
> >
> > As for other scissors, my mother buys these little sewing scissors 
> > somewhere -- I'll go ask her where -- and they cut very 
> well. They are 
> > just mini scissors with a sharp blade and blunt end -- no sharp
> > point.  It is
> > only about 3 or 4 inches long.
> > I use it all the time and carry it with me instead of the
> > folding scissors. --le
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
> > To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
> > <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 9:11 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] More about Scissors
> >
> >
> > Be sure to stock up at National when Iowa sells the folding 
> scizzors 
> > for $5 each. Di
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Sharon Hooley" <shooley2 at q.com>
> > To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
> > <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 5:12 PM
> > Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] More about Scissors
> >
> >
> > >I looked at the message again, where you said you can get
> > those little
> > >scissors at a craft store.  Do they have a certain name?  I
> > have a pair
> > >of small folding scissors, but so far I haven't had
> > consistent results
> > >with trimming the plastic.
> > >
> > > Sharon
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]"
> > <powerst at dcpcepn.nci.nih.gov>
> > > To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
> > <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 12:37 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] plastic canvas patterns?
> > >
> > >
> > >> Get some of those 2 or 3 inch folding or not, sizzers at the
> craft
> > >> store.  They are great.  The state of Iowa sells them at
> > national and
> > >> you might be able to get them to mail you a pair or two.  I have
> a
> > >> bunch.  I still get friends to cut mine, because I have
> > epelepsi and
> > >> my hands are a bit shaky, but not to shaky to do the
> > stitching! Terry
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> -----Original Message-----
> > >> From: joseli Walter [mailto:joseli at thezoolady.net]
> > >> Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 2:06 PM
> > >> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> > >> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] plastic canvas patterns?
> > >>
> > >> you should see the mess I've been making with plastic
> > canvas and an
> > >> exacto knife. now my friends know why I keep Band-Aids and 
> > >> disinfectant in my craft kit! Ok, so I don't cut my fingers
> often,
> > >> but usually when I do I do a good job of it.
> > >> I'm geting good at getting the shapes I want with the
> > knife though, so
> > >> it's been fun.
> > >>
> > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > >> From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]"
> > <powerst at dcpcepn.nci.nih.gov>
> > >> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" 
> > >> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > >> Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 10:07 AM
> > >> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] plastic canvas patterns?
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>> Rhonda;
> > >>> You can!  That is sort of like the patern in my booklet.
> > If you can
> > >>> find a method to label your yarn, you can do fine.  I just
> need to
> > >> tutch
> > >>> up my instructions and I will let you know when I am
> > ready.  Things
> > >> are
> > >>> busy catching up after being sick and also the holidays.
> What is
> > >>> neet about plastic canvis is that you can feal the hols and
> bars
> > >>> with your fingers and the needle.  I only use what little
> site I
> > >>> have for
> > >> telling
> > >>> most of my colors.  Some day I will have to go to
> > labeling them.  I
> > >> also
> > >>> have a portfolio  of some of my work.  One is tactual and
> > the other
> > >>> is actual pictures.
> > >>>
> > >>> Terry
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> -----Original Message-----
> > >>> From: Rhonda Brantley [mailto:blindlady88 at embarqmail.com]
> > >>> Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 8:54 AM
> > >>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> > >>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] plastic canvas patterns?
> > >>>
> > >>> I used to do plastic canvas but haven't in a very long
> time. not
> > >>> sure how it would go without any vision. but I used to make 
> > >>> geometric patterns like a checkerboard or a dark and boarder
> with
> > >>> say 5 or 10
> > >> rows
> > >>> and then a light color inside the boarder with the same
> number of
> > >>> rows decreasing until you end up with a small square or
> > rectangle.
> > >>> good for placemats and  coasters just a beginning idea .
> > now I feel
> > >>> like
> > >> grabbing
> > >>> a sheet or 2 next time I'm at walmart.
> > >>> Just to see if I can still do it.
> > >>> Rhonda
> > >>> ----- Original Message -----
> > >>> From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" 
> > >>> <powerst at dcpcepn.nci.nih.gov>
> > >>> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" 
> > >>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > >>> Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 7:50 AM
> > >>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] plastic canvas patterns?
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>> That sure is intreaging!  I can imagine, a flat piece
> > for the foot
> > >>>> board, a flat piece for the head board and one for the
> > bed itself.
> > >> Is
> > >>>
> > >>>> that how you did it?  How did you design it.  I would
> never have
> > >>>> thought of making furnature.  I had once thought of
> > making braille
> > >>>> alphabet blocks, but it would be very time consuming for
> > the cost!
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Terry
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> -----Original Message-----
> > >>>> From: joseli Walter [mailto:joseli at thezoolady.net]
> > >>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 12:05 AM
> > >>>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> > >>>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] plastic canvas
> patterns?
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I've already made a small doll bed and it's
> really cute.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> ----- Original Message -----
> > >>>> From: "Sharon Hooley" <shooley2 at q.com>
> > >>>> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" 
> > >>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > >>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 6:03 PM
> > >>>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] plastic canvas
> patterns?
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>> The thing I like about plastic canvas is that you can
> be so
> > >>>>> creative
> > >>>> with
> > >>>>> it, designing and building your own boxes, coasters,
> and other
> > >> useful
> > >>>
> > >>>>> items you might think of, without worrying if things
> > are straight
> > >>>>> or
> > >>>> not.
> > >>>>> I call this guided creativity; you're creative,
> but
> > you're guided
> > >> for
> > >>>
> > >>>>> precision.  I like to measure how big I want
> something
> > by counting
> > >>>>> the
> > >>>>
> > >>>>> "holes" around an object, or just decide
> how long and
> > wide I want
> > >>>> things
> > >>>>> to be.
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Sharon
> > >>>>> ----- Original Message -----
> > >>>>> From: "Susan Roe"
> <dogwoodfarm at verizon.net>
> > >>>>> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
> > >>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 3:42 AM
> > >>>>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] plastic canvas
> patterns?
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>> There is bound to be something out there.  Yet,
> the
> > only thing I
> > >>>>>> have
> > >>>>
> > >>>>>> found is mainly kits.  I have only done the
> basics with the
> > >>>>>> canvice
> > >>>> so
> > >>>>>> far, but since there are an ample amount of
> supplies
> > to be found,
> > >>>> there
> > >>>>>> has to be instructions and patterns somewhere.
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> Susan Roe
> > >>>>>> dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
> > >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
> > >>>>>> From: "joseli Walter"
> <joseli at thezoolady.net>
> > >>>>>> To: "List for blind crafters and
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> > >>>>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > >>>>>> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 7:32 PM
> > >>>>>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] plastic canvas
> patterns?
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>>> is there any place to get patterns for
> plastic canvas
> > that I can
> > >>>> use?
> > >>>>>>> I'm interested in just about anything,
> but lately I've been
> > >>>>>>> trying
> > >>>> for
> > >>>>>>> doll furniture and animals shapes.
> > >>>>>>>
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