Viral Pick
Spotted on Reddit: r/BestAliExpressFinds video (u/Historical_Idea5837)
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Cutting a long straight line by eye is one of those small jobs that always wanders: a sheet of wrapping paper that ends up with a wavy edge, a strip of fabric that tapers off, a piece of card that is never quite square. The clip doing the rounds on Reddit shows a pair of scissors with a small laser built into the handle. Flick the switch and a bright red line is projected straight ahead of the blades, so you simply follow it as you cut.
What Makes It Stand Out
This Amazon UK listing is the same design as the scissors in the video: a black ergonomic handle with an infrared laser module sitting just above the pivot. The laser draws a straight aiming line on whatever you are cutting, and two small adjustment screws let you line the beam up exactly with the blade. The seller lists it for fabric, paper, gift wrapping, scrapbooking, crafts and clothing alterations, and it measures about 21.5 x 8 cm, so it fits in a sewing box or craft drawer. It runs on three AG13 button cells.
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Good To Know
The laser is there to guide your cut, so treat it like any laser pointer: never shine it towards eyes, and keep the scissors away from children. For the cleanest line, let the tip of the blades reach the end of each cut before you move forward, exactly as you would with ordinary dressmaking scissors. The pair in the Reddit clip may carry a different brand name, so expect the same design rather than the exact same maker.
WORTH IT IF
- You wrap a lot of presents and want neat, straight edges
- You sew, quilt or alter clothes at home
- You are after a fun stocking filler for a crafter
ALSO GREAT FOR
- Neat straight edges on wrapping paper and card
- Long straight cuts in fabric for sewing and quilting
- A gift for the crafter or dressmaker in your life
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