Electron Microscopists regularly use razor blades in cutting and
shaving epoxy from the embedded samples.  The double sided razors are
the finest, and can be snapped in half.  Check out the em supply store
TedPella.com, and here's a link to a wide selection of quality razor
blades: http://www.tedpella.com/dissect_html/dissect.htm#anchor1623602

Jeremy

On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 8:17 AM, Bruce Bartrug <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> And also to grasp the edge of the blade from behind, i.e., pointing the
> blade away from you.  Blood spurting from your wrist may lend a truly
> unique, creative, and randomly patterned look to your artwork, but it's not
> a recommended technique to achieve that look.
>
> b
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 12:08 AM, Jenny Keller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>> Snapping the blades does make a sharp point. Don't forget the goggles
>> while you're doing it.
>> Jenny
>>
>
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