MATH Kelly Kuzel R. Ungay - 8 Cattleya Hinge devices Function Relationship to Hinge Theorem Scissors are used for cutting various thin materials, such as paper, cardboard, metal foil, cloth, rope, and wire. The distance between the blade tips of the scissors will be larger. For flipping or turning foods during cooking, removing cooked foods from boiling water and handling hot foods from the The closer the grip gets, the smaller the angle becomes.