New Tools

I recently picked up some crafting tools that I’ve been eyeing for a while. First up these scallop shears, made for fabrics. I can’t figure out what brand they are. Possibly Nikken? The logo is so impossibly tiny I’d need a microscope to confirm. The “Made in Japan” part is visible though.

I had quite a time tracking some down for a reasonable cost. I didn’t realize how hard to come by scallop shears were and how expensive. The Wise Word from fellow savvy crafters is that Fiskars used to make a mean pair of scallop shears but they are no longer available.

Since I wasn’t willing to lie in wait on Ebay until some came available, I picked up these instead from ToolTron. So far, so good. They easily cut perfect scallops in fabric and felt (the felt and fabric are slightly wrinkled in the photo, sorry) and they feel weighty and good in my hand. My mind is crowding all up with the scallopy possibilities.


I also bought these Sizzix paddle punches from etsy. They allow you to punch simple shapes from felt or paper. Tried it on one piece of woven fabric and it didn’t work well, but I might need to hone my skillz. I use my husband’s manly rubber hammer and a regular cutting mat with them and it seems to work fine. And the whacking is very therapeutic, although it takes a lot more whacks then I anticipated to get a complete cut. The instructions say you must use the Sizzix hammer and mat or you Risk Damaging The Punch. I haven’t had that problem so far, but there you go. I live on the edge, man. I live on the edge. Any paddle punch tips?

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