Hobbies

Hobbies is currently a small, focused range of 45 scissors and cutting supplies for school, home and craft projects. You'll find blunt-tip safety scissors for young children, left-handed scissors, soft-grip ergonomic handles, pointed-tip scissors for older children and adults, and multi-packs in assorted colours for classrooms and craft clubs. Blade and handle sizes are given on each listing.

Choosing the right pair

• Blunt-tip (safety) scissors – for nursery and reception-age children who are learning to cut. Children's scissors are typically about 13cm (5 inches) long.
• Pointed-tip scissors – for older primary children and more precise craft work.
• Left-handed scissors – the blades are reversed so left-handers can see the cutting line.
• Precision and multi-purpose scissors – stainless-steel blades for paper, card and fabric craft.

Brands and prices

Brands include JAM Paper, Westcott, Scotch, Fiskars, STAEDTLER and Crayola. This is a small range of 45 lines: 41 cost under £30, the cheapest is £14 and the median is £24. Classroom multi-packs cost the most.

Teaching scissor safety

Even blunt-tip scissors should be used with an adult nearby when children are learning. Teach children to carry scissors closed with the blades pointing down, and store them out of reach of toddlers.

FAQs

What age can children use scissors?

Most children start with blunt-tip scissors at around 3–4 years, with an adult supervising. Several listings here are graded 3+.

Where are the paints, pens and craft kits?

See Arts & Crafts and Clay & Dough. Model kits are in Building & Construction Toys and Puzzles.

Can I return an unused pack?

Yes. Unused items can be returned free within 30 days.

Do you sell scissors for left-handed children?

Yes. Several listings are true left-handed scissors with reversed blades, not just ambidextrous handles. Check the title for "left-handed".

Other ranges are on our category page and brands page. Scissors are just the start: paper, paints and sticker books are in Arts & Crafts.