There are a variety of tools that can be used to cut materials for art and crafts projects. Some of the most common types of cutting tools include:
Scissors: These are the most basic and widely used cutting tool for art and craft projects. Scissors come in a range of sizes and styles, including straight-edged, serrated, and decorative.
X-acto knives: These are small, precise cutting tools that are often used for detailed work, such as cutting out shapes or trimming excess material.
Rotary cutters: These tools feature a circular blade that rotates, making it easy to cut straight lines or curves in materials like paper, fabric, and foam.
Shears: These are larger, more heavy-duty scissors that are used for cutting thicker or tougher materials, such as leather or cardboard.
Die cutters: These are specialized cutting tools that use a die (a metal template) to cut shapes or patterns out of materials like paper, foil, or rubber.
Guillotine cutters: These tools feature a large blade that slides along a straight edge, allowing you to make precise cuts in materials like paper and cardstock.
Paper trimmers: These are similar to guillotine cutters, but they typically have a smaller blade and are designed specifically for cutting paper.
Laser cutters: These high-tech cutting tools use a laser beam to cut precise shapes and patterns out of materials like wood, plastic, and metal.
