Kreink says yes!
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2012/03/which-scissors-should-you-use-with.html
Personally, I agree with them. Even my non-metallic Kreinik threads seem to dull my scissors more than regular threads, so I have a pair of scissors set aside just to cut metallic type threads. There is a special type of scissors with a serrated blade made especially for metallics but since I don't do a lot of metal thread embroidery, I just have a pair of regular embroidery scissors that are for metallic threads only. If you are interested, however, here's some information about the special metallic threads scissors.
http://www.nordicneedle.com/305-371-1525.html
They've also researched the originals of stork scissors. If you are curious, read this. Kreinik's having a scissors sale, by the way. They are wholesale only but you can ask your local shop to order at sale prices if you hurry.
http://kreinikthread.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-scissor-sale-and-thing-or-two.html
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I have a pair of metallic-thread scissors that I got from Rainbow Gallery a while back and sold at Scarlet Thread. I love them and love not ruining my favorite scissors with metallics. Of course, sometimes I do forget and cut a metallic with my good scissors. Then the air is blue for a bit.
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ReplyDeleteGood to have someone report back on metallic thread scissors. Do you sell them on Scarlet Thread still? I don't see them on the website.
No, we don't sell them right now, but we may add them in the future.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the clarification, SL.
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