How to Sharpen Wiss Pinking Shears
Pinking shears are a special type of scissors used by crafters and sewing enthusiasts to give a piece of fabric an individualized zigzag finish. A good quality pair of Wiss pinking shears can cost quite a bit of money, but the added expense can ensure that the shears last for several years. The only maintenance required on these shears is a good sharpening every few years. If your Wiss pinking shears have become dull, you can sharpen them at home with a tool from your kitchen cabinet or pantry.
Instructions
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Cut a 4-inch piece of tin foil from the roll.
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Fold the piece five times to make it thicker and easier to handle around the dull pinking blade.
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Cut the tin foil piece with the Wiss pinking shears, making sure that all of the teeth of the shears come into contact with the tin foil.
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Cut a piece of fabric with the shears.
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Repeat these steps until you can easily cut the fabric with the sharpened Wiss pinking shears.
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References
- Photo Credit tin foil image by Karin Lau from Fotolia.com
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Comments
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another method...take a larger size needle and run it through the scissors as if you were trying to cut it..move it from back to front a few times until it glides smoothy...works on ordinary scissors, too!
