Brilio.net - Scissors handles are equipped with two holes to place fingers, making the cutting process easier. However, the thin and small bottom of the handle is often prone to breaking, especially if dropped or slammed.
Many broken scissors are eventually no longer used because they are considered difficult to operate. Most people choose to replace them with new ones. In fact, scissors with broken handles can still be repaired in a simple way.
One method of fixing broken scissors is shared by YouTube user Fim2 Channel. In the uploaded video, there is an easy trick to reuse broken scissors so that they can still be used properly.
"We will share tips on items that are usually trash (scissors with broken handles), but here we will reuse them, of course in a simple way," explained the YouTube Fim2 Channel.
As reported by brilio.net from YouTube Fim2 Channel on Sunday (3/16), you only need to prepare tissue and G glue. However, before repairing it, make sure the broken end of the scissor handle has been cleaned and the texture has been smoothed. Almost the same as sanding, but just clean it by rubbing it with a razor blade.
After that, set aside the scissors. Then prepare one sheet of tissue. Fold the tissue lengthwise and roll it into small pieces. To make it denser, press or twist it using your palm.
photo: YouTube/Fim2 Channel
Then attach the end of the tissue to the end of the broken scissor handle. Glue both of them with G glue. After that, bend the tissue in a circle until it resembles a scissor hole, while adjusting the size. When it fits, cut the tissue.
photo: YouTube/Fim2 Channel
Now, after cutting, glue the tissue section with the other end of the scissors using glue. If the size is right, wet the entire surface of the tissue with glue so that the texture is stiffer and stronger when it dries later.
Then take the rest of the tissue roll and cut it into one centimeter pieces. Unroll the cut tissue, then use it to roll or cover the boundary between the tissue and the scissors (like a bandage). Put some glue on it to make it stick better. Repeat the same thing on the other side.
photo: YouTube/Fim2 Channel
Now, so that the surface is not rough, rub it gently with sandpaper. In the video, he also colors the tissue layer with a black marker. This is intended so that the color of the patch matches the base color of the scissors, which is black. You can also use paint for better results, yes.
"It is very strong, it doesn't break easily, even when it is thrown," he explained further.
photo: YouTube/Fim2 Channel
The video on how to repair scissors apparently invited many other YouTube users to respond directly in the comments column.
"It's simple, but not everyone thinks of this idea. Hopefully your knowledge will be blessed, bro... Aamiin YRA," said YouTube Cahyo Hartono.
"A very effective trick. It's worth trying," said YouTube Cah Ndeso.
"It turns out that restoration can be done with just tissue....amazing...thank you for the knowledge," said YouTube Berbagi Puisi.
"Maybe the scissors are not worth much, if you have money you can buy new ones, but if they can still be repaired, why not, thank you for sharing your idea, bro...," said YouTuber Aldi Andani.
"Thank you, bro, for the creative idea. I never imagined it before," wrote YouTuber Nico Balthazar.
Easy tricks to sharpen scissors.Sharpening scissors can be done with a few simple tricks to make them sharp again and easy to use. One of the most practical ways is to use sandpaper. The trick is to cut the coarse sandpaper several times until the blade feels sharper.
In addition to sandpaper, aluminum foil scissors can also be an alternative. Fold the aluminum foil several layers, then cut repeatedly. This material helps sharpen the scissors blades effectively.
A whetstone or sharpening knife can also be used. To do this, rub the sharp side of the scissors against the whetstone at an angle of about 20 degrees, then repeat until the sharpness increases.
If you want a more unique way, cutting a glass bottle can be an additional trick. Make sure the scissors are open, then rub the blade part on the surface of the glass bottle slowly to help sharpen the blade.
With proper care, scissors can stay sharp and function optimally for a long time.
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