How to Choose Scissors

When choosing scissors, remember that you may need to cut a great deal of paper while building models.

The blades should be sharp enough to cut cleanly without bending the paper. The handles should also feel comfortable, especially when you have many parts to cut out.

Long scissors work well for large parts with many straight edges.

Medium-sized scissors are useful for most other parts.

Small craft or manicure scissors help with tiny details. Straight blades suit rectangles and triangles, while curved blades are useful for rounded shapes.

Here are a few examples. Choose the scissors that fit your hand and the models you build.