How to use the Fiskar ShapeCutter Plus

The Fiskar ShapeCutter Plus is designed to be used with the ShapeCutter Templates as well as a freehand cutting this new simplified design is easier to hold and has a new drop blade replacement

Crop and cut shapes and borders with ease and accuracy! The Fiskars ShapeCutter Plus offers free rein to your creativity when it comes to making cards or livening up your scrapbooks. Ideal for paper, photos, card and a variety of thin materials.

This new ergonomic design has softgrip pads for better comfort and even more control over the blade depth. It also includes a new freehand template, which means no more adjustments to the blade when you switch from freehand to using a shape template.

Craft Knives & Their Uses

Need a craft knife but not sure which one have a read these reviews and it might help you decide.

Dovecraft - Impex Swivel Knife

This is a precision craft knife with a blade which rotates through 360 degrees for intricate cutting of curves, circles and designs in lightweight materials such as paper, acetate, balsa, stencils and so on.

DAFA Design Knive & 20 spare blades

This knife by Dafa is a brilliant design knife great for precision cutting and trimming of paper, plastic, balsa, thin metal, cloth, film and acetate.

Impex Art & Craft Knife + 10 extra blades

A great craft knife for all sorts of crafts. Has a surgical steel blade. Knife blade is thinner & narrower for sharper angles.

Impex Arts/Hobby Knife Set & Blades

The Art & Hobby knife set has six different surgical blades. This knife has a surgical steel replaceable blade. Great for model making, trimming, scoring, carving etc. Ideal for fine work, & precision cutting on card or paper. The round aluminium handle makes it easier to get a smooth cut on curved shapes

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Get the best out of your craft scissors & knives

Paper edgers or patterned scissors have special blades to cut decorative patterns. Try to cut as cleanly as you can using the whole blade.
You can use general scissors for cutting paper, care and other materials, but to make your cards look professional its alway a good idea to have other pairs. For example you would need a fine pointed pair to cut around intricate outlines or to get into tight corners. If you use a lot of fabric its worth buying some dressmaking scissors as these leave a lovely crisp edge to the fabric. But remeber not to use them for paper as this will blunt them.

For a selection of craft scissors & knives visit Magic Lady Crafts