I have a sticky little problem that I'm hoping some of you can help with.
My applique scissors: they're sticky. And not because of any gunk.
They are Gingher 6" knife edge applique scissors that were a gift. I've had them for 2 and 1/2 years and they are still "sticky". The snipping action doesn't glide easily and smoothly, and I end up using them less because my hand gets tired and whatever I'm snipping looks jagged/choppy instead of straight and even. I don't think it's a matter of hand strength; I can open a jar of pickles with no problem.
I thought they'd be broken in by now, if you know what I mean, but they're still tight.
I considered oiling the hinge or loosening it, but I'm not sure either wouldn't create more problems. Oil + fabric? I dunno.
Any thoughts on the best way to loosen or break in these tight snippers?
My applique scissors: they're sticky. And not because of any gunk.
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They are Gingher 6" knife edge applique scissors that were a gift. I've had them for 2 and 1/2 years and they are still "sticky". The snipping action doesn't glide easily and smoothly, and I end up using them less because my hand gets tired and whatever I'm snipping looks jagged/choppy instead of straight and even. I don't think it's a matter of hand strength; I can open a jar of pickles with no problem.
I thought they'd be broken in by now, if you know what I mean, but they're still tight.
I considered oiling the hinge or loosening it, but I'm not sure either wouldn't create more problems. Oil + fabric? I dunno.
Any thoughts on the best way to loosen or break in these tight snippers?
