One thing both my husband and I adore are snips. When I went into Joann fabrics and described to a 20 something gal that I'd bought these thread snips that looked like a ball point pen about- x number of years prior she thankfully didn't laugh her head off over the time passed. Instead she suggested a pair of snips designed for jewelry making use. costing under 2 dollars. We must have bought more then 6 some we have given away. they are perfect fit to the hand and much safer then juggling scissors around your project hoping you don't cut the wrong thing. That and leather thimbles