PN 112530 - Circle Scissor Plus Tips & Instructions!

This new tool is amazing.  It doesn't just cut perfect circles from 1" to 6 inches, it also draws them too.  The Circle Scissor Plus (112530) works great with any of the Stampin' Up! Stampin' Write Markers!

It also looks as cool as it works.  Like everything, you have to play with it to really learn how to use it.  I'm hoping to reduce your, "play time" to a minimum by sharing some of the things that I have learned from playing with my Circle Scissor Plus.  By the way, mine is pink... Before you get all upset with the fact that the one in the catalog is black (and honestly looks way better than mine), please rest assured that they work the same.  Just don't tease me too much when you get yours and see how much better yours is over mine.  You do know that I will be jealous!!

Here are some tips.

1. First, invest in the Glass Mat (PN 112531).  I have been using mine with a plexi-glass board and the glass is much better.  I used it at a fellow demonstrators home and it is so worth it.   The blade felt like it was floating.  With the plexi-glass it actually cuts through the plexi-glass surface under the paper.  Using the plexi-glass increases the wear on the blades, I find that I am replacing the blades more frequently than others who use the Glass Mat.

2. Use adhesive to lightly secure the paper to the Glass Mat (PN 112531) as it helps to keep the paper straight while cutting.  If the paper slips while cutting you won't get a perfect circle and the paper can spin on you.  Don't go crazy using too much adhesive.  A little goes a long way.  By using the adhesive, you can cut more circles from your card stock or paper.

3. The Circle Scissor Plus works most smoothly when you’re standing up. This helps distribute the weight and pressure on the cutter evenly, resulting in the cleanest cut and most perfect circle.

4. Cutting rings can be a little tricky, but it takes only a little practice to master. When cutting rings, cut the smaller circle, or the center of the ring, first, and then don’t move the cutter! Make sure it stays in place while you adjust the size for the outside circle of your ring and then cut again. Keeping the cutter in place the whole time is the key to getting radical rings. 

5. Drawing circles - Similarly to Tip #4, draw a circle first before cutting the circle.  It is very important to maintain alignment with concentric circles.  You don't want to move the cutter base, just turn the adjustment knob after you have drawn the circle to cut a larger circle around it.

6. Before you start cutting (i.e. putting pressure on the blade), spin the dial around to ensure that you aren't cutting off the paper.   If you are, simple move the Circle Scissor Cutter, until you have the proper alignment.

7. Cut one piece of Paper, Card stock or photo at a time.  Why?  Alignment is key to creating the perfect circle.  Paper slides easily on top of one another, so you can easily loose the alignment needed.  Besides this tool is so much fun to use that you are going to WANT to cut each paper individually!

Here are the instructions for using the Circle Scissor Plus (112530).

I hope you enjoy playing with your Circle Scissor Plus.  Tuesday's post will include some fun project made with circles cut from my Circle Scissors Plus!

As Always, happy Creatin'

Comments

[Lori Stilger]

Hi, Marie! GREAT info on the CS. I'm going to have to save up to buy it and the mat. ::sigh:: Know anyone who wants an antique Coluzzle???? LOL!
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