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Post by artisticscrapper on Aug 15, 2019 2:39:36 GMT
Tim Holtz posted on Instagram that Tonic is coming out with a left handed version of the glass media mat. They’re also making his scissors for lefties. I’ve learned some workarounds for the mat so I won’t be buying a new one at this point. Although I write left handed I do almost everything else right handed so I won’t need the scissors but I think it’s a cool move.
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Post by oaksong on Aug 15, 2019 9:41:08 GMT
Interesting. I’m like you, though— write left-handed, use scissors right-handed. Lots of lefties will be happy about the scissors. They’re great.
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Post by babylou on Aug 15, 2019 13:00:26 GMT
I'm not left handed but I think it's an awesome idea! I just wonder why no one thought to do it years ago!
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Post by kiera on Aug 15, 2019 14:01:00 GMT
Ooh this is exciting!
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Post by scrappington on Aug 15, 2019 14:36:52 GMT
I only write left but the mat could be of interest to me. I'm just so used to adapting that really I don't notice.
I don't think I could use left handed scissors if I tried.
Wait I wear my watch on my right wrist so there is something else I do lefty wise.
Oh and using a side cutting can opener I always had issues with those.
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Post by kiera on Aug 15, 2019 14:44:58 GMT
Oh and using a side cutting can opener I always had issues with those. I HATE those can openers! |
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Post by nicolep on Aug 15, 2019 15:10:56 GMT
The scissors are available for pre-order at ACOT.
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Post by riley on Aug 15, 2019 16:31:21 GMT
I probably couldn’t cut straight with left handed scissors. I already have the glass mat but I might consider that. I would love the white pad on the other side.
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Post by joblackford on Aug 15, 2019 20:54:52 GMT
I'm not a leftie but all I can think is, better late than never! I'm sorry you guys get forgotten about.
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Post by scrappyem on Aug 15, 2019 23:16:18 GMT
I would sooo order the mat. I cut right handed too but I wonder if I'd cut better with practice with lefty scissors. I hate measuring cups too!
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Post by jillonthehill on Aug 16, 2019 2:23:03 GMT
Using liquid measuring cups and 3 ring binders are the only times I feel left handed. I think we just learn to adapt.
Does anyone have a link to the glass media mat?
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Post by flatfish on Aug 16, 2019 4:49:17 GMT
It made me smile to see Tim designing something for us lefties!
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Aug 16, 2019 5:36:13 GMT
The scissors are in stock at scrapbook.com. I've gotten so used to adapting and I love my cutterbees for fussy cutting but I'm seriously considering these. I use left handed dressmaking scissors and they were game changing for me, and I know there's plenty of times I've had my hands and/or head in weird positions trying to see around the blades while fussy cutting, or just blindly guessing where the edge of the image is. I like to think I've gotten pretty good at it but I'm certainly not against a little extra help.  I love that someone is finally offering an option and I hope they do well for him. |
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Post by artisticscrapper on Aug 17, 2019 3:43:16 GMT
I wonder if there will be a left handed version of the tool kit with the ruler.
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Post by sharicarroll on Aug 17, 2019 5:44:53 GMT
Measuring cups, blow dryers, can openers and one of my peeves is rulers! I ,like a lot of you lefties have learned to cut with my right, and that's about all I can do with that hand. So happy to be thought of.
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Post by anniebeth24 on Aug 18, 2019 1:04:37 GMT
Ladles with spouts are my biggest lefty pet peeve. I've had my share of awkward salad bar moments with those.
Yay to Tim!
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Post by oaksong on Aug 18, 2019 11:08:09 GMT
Ladles with spouts are my biggest lefty pet peeve. I've had my share of awkward salad bar moments with those. Yay to Tim! My personal struggle, too! Along with measuring cups, as others have mentioned. |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Aug 18, 2019 23:44:14 GMT
Ladles with spouts are my biggest lefty pet peeve. I've had my share of awkward salad bar moments with those. Yay to Tim! Oh I hate these!!! I hate ladles for this reason!!! I will get some scissors to see if I like them. I might!!! |
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Post by myboysnme on Aug 22, 2019 18:35:52 GMT
I use right handed scissors upsidedown in my left hand. I don't know how I would adjust to actual lefty scissors. In the past the school ones frustrated me.
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