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Rentochops
08-08-2008, 07:27 PM
Hi any suggestions for getting gunk off scissors? :D
Julie
08-08-2008, 07:32 PM
Cheap nail varnish remover or you can rub your blades with one of those sticky dot remover rubbers.
Jeanette
08-08-2008, 07:50 PM
furniture polish!
Phree
08-08-2008, 07:51 PM
If you don't have any acetone based cheap nail polish remover, try blending soloution for alcohol inks - I find that works a treat.
I always have a bottle of "Sticky Stuff Remover" in my craft room - that is what it's called! I used to only be able to get it from Lakeland but I noticed it in Asda's recently. Wouldn't be without it.
sheilaj
09-08-2008, 05:00 AM
yup, sticky stuff remover or meths
Wellington
09-08-2008, 11:02 AM
Ta for info ladies - I struggled to clean scissors after cutting out stamps mounted on EZ Mount. Mind you, I didn't use my crafty scissors to do it - just the plain old household pair :D
Sandra
10-08-2008, 04:08 PM
thanks for the hints and tips. I'll take them on board too!
Rentochops
10-08-2008, 06:35 PM
Ta for info ladies - I struggled to clean scissors after cutting out stamps mounted on EZ Mount. Mind you, I didn't use my crafty scissors to do it - just the plain old household pair :D
Guess who used her crafty scissors to the same Welly?
Doh - thanks for the tips everyone, I ended up using WD 40!
My nail varnish remover is OPI and has no acetone - trust me for buying the good stuff! We don't have meths - do you think Vodka would do the same?
They are now lovely and clean and sharp (thanks to the Fiskars sharpener I got in clearance)!
artysam
11-08-2008, 06:33 AM
Thanks all for the tips!!
nicecupoftea
11-08-2008, 09:39 AM
Never mind about how to clean your scissors, Welly. What stamps have you been using the EZ mount for?
Wellington
11-08-2008, 10:37 AM
Never mind about how to clean your scissors, Welly. What stamps have you been using the EZ mount for?
Elusive Images Fancy Mandalas & the DL Multibuy of EI sketchy alphabet, All of a Twitter & Flora Bella. Got them a few months back...Just working up to maybe possibly getting the Snow Is Falling plate next, maybe depending on whether C&C gets it back in stock so I can use my voucher :D
blarf
11-08-2008, 12:22 PM
Stick em in the dishwasher? Works for me :)
Wellington
11-08-2008, 12:29 PM
Stick em in the dishwasher? Works for me :)
I am the dishwasher in our house - you ain't sticking scissors in me LOLOLOLOL
Phree
11-08-2008, 12:41 PM
Stick em in the dishwasher? Works for me :)
I am the dishwasher in our house - you ain't sticking scissors in me LOLOLOLOL
OMG, you ladies are in good form today, laughing my socks off here!!
But I agree we certainly don't want anyone sticking their craft scissors, or any other kind of scissors into welly!!
Welly do you have blisters yet ? I have been cutting out rubber for the last week.... I bought so much of it on holiday.... still have that illuminated alphabet to cut - the one that comes on 2 x A4 themeplates - but I have been spreading out my cutting cuz last time I got a blister from my Scissors!
Rentochops
11-08-2008, 12:45 PM
OMG, you ladies are in good form today, laughing my socks off here!!
But I agree we certainly don't want anyone sticking their craft scissors, or any other kind of scissors into welly!!
Welly do you have blisters yet ? I have been cutting out rubber for the last week.... I bought so much of it on holiday.... still have that illuminated alphabet to cut - the one that comes on 2 x A4 themeplates - but I have been spreading out my cutting cuz last time I got a blister from my Scissors!
I spent the weekend cutting my Bear-iations stamps and 4 sets of Cute Companians - and I have blisters Phree and a deep mark around the base of my thumb. This is why my scissors got sticky. They are not well cut out, I wish I could get that lovely rounded look! There is someting to be said for wood backed stamps!
Phree
11-08-2008, 12:48 PM
You have my sympathies ROC.... cutting rubber can get to be quite painful! I brought home 5 A4 themeplates from Graphicus and err shall we say a small selection of some of their DL and A6 plates so beleive me I know exactly how your poor hands are feeling.
EDIT : to get back on track I should add that my scissors however are in tip top shape - NO stickiness left on them courtesay of some of the Adirondack Alcohol Ink Blending Solution :D
CaramelBunny
02-09-2008, 05:02 PM
I don't know if this is helpful or not, but Fiskars do a pair of scissors with non-stick coated blades. I haven't tried them myself, but it might stop the problem happening in the future. :)
janny
02-09-2008, 05:31 PM
I've had a pair of the non-stick scissors for months, they are great, i paid a bit for them but nothing stick,
Wellington
03-09-2008, 10:12 AM
Now there's an idea for our Phree who I think has most of the EI plates that are available :D
vicki
15-09-2008, 11:08 AM
Great tips! will keep notes!!!
Rainbowwand
15-09-2008, 11:10 AM
Hello vicki and a warm welcome to the forum :)
LorraineJ
15-09-2008, 11:47 AM
Hi Vicki and welcome to the forum.
On the subject of scissor blades, I have found the easiest way of sharpening blades of scissors or punches, is to cut out aluminium foil. Agree about the sticky stuff remover too.
Rentochops
15-09-2008, 12:01 PM
WD-40 is the best for me! Welcome Vicki!
Wellington
15-09-2008, 12:43 PM
Hi Vicki, welcome to CT.com:)
[QUOTE=LorraineJ;8817]
On the subject of scissor blades, I have found the easiest way of sharpening blades of scissors or punches, is to cut out aluminium foil.[QUOTE]
I was about to try that method out myself having never sharpened any of my scissors or got round to buying a 'proper' scissors sharpener...