Hi JJ, This is actually a good candidate for using both the spline and vertex modeler. First, you can create the basic outline of one side of the scissors in the spline modeler using the pen tool. For the hole where your hand goes, create an additional shape. Then select both shapes (cross sections) and from the Arrange pull-down menu, select "Combine as Compound" Now your scissor handle will have a hole where your hand goes. Adjust the extrusion path (that little pink line) until you've got a good average thickness to your shape. Once your satisfied, go to the Edit pull-down menu and select "Convert to another modeler". Choose "Vertex" from the modal dialog/option. Now you'll be taken to the Vertex Room where you can selectively scale, rotate and finesse the basic shape into something more closely resembling a scissor half. Once your satisfied with that, all that's left is to return to the Assembly Room and vist the Edit menu, selecting "Duplicate with Symmetry" to get the other half of the scissor. BTW, I wouldn't neccessarily consider scissors an easy object to model. ;-) Good experience maybe, but not walk in the park. But if you can model those after a couple of tries, there won't be much you can't model after a little thought! Mark