There are two types of scissors that fall under the category of art scissors. Traditional scissors, which cut a straight edge and are known as art scissors because they are only used on art projects, are the first type of scissors. The second and most common type of art scissors works similarly to traditional scissors, but with a different blade shape. When a cut is made on whatever project is being worked on, the blade is made in a special shape that shows up. These types of art scissors are frequently referred to as decorative scissors or paper edgers.
Depending on the design of the art scissors being used, the cut leaves a very unique shape. Art scissors can be found in an endless variety of shapes at your local art supply or craft store. They’re available in classic shapes like scallop, ripple, and zigzag. Aside from classic shapes, they’re also available in more contemporary asymmetrical designs like lightening, a heart monitor reading, or the look of ripped paper. There are also designs that are influenced by specific time periods, such as Colonial and Victorian, as well as shapes that are influenced by all over the world, such as Arabian. Art scissors in themed shapes like hearts, clouds, seagulls, and flowers are used for very specific art projects.
Art scissors, it’s worth noting, are a time saver for those who use them. Prior to their introduction to the market, the same design could only be created using drawings, stencils, or by hand, as well as traditional scissors to cut out all of the intricate details. Art scissors achieve the same intricate details in a single cut and provide precision that is difficult to match with traditional scissors when cutting out a design.
Scissors for art can be used for a variety of purposes. They can be used to make gift or personal stationary, as well as to embellish the edges of photographs for an album frame or scrapbook. Putting together a scrapbook or making greeting cards are two of the most popular uses for art scissors. Children can use an art scissor to decorate the edges of their coloring or drawing papers at school or at home. Art scissors, regardless of how they are used, will invariably add a personal touch to any project.