My All Time Favourite Crafting Instruments
These are my tried-and-true favourite crafting instruments after greater than a decade of crafting for a residing.
Do you know that crafting is actually my full-time job? For over a decade now I’ve labored within the crafting business by way of my web site. I’ve partnered with dozens of various crafting corporations, dabbled in practically each kind of craft and have tried lots of various instruments. So naturally I’ve some favourite instruments and right this moment I believed it could be enjoyable to share them with you.
I’m solely sharing instruments that I actually consider are one of the best of their class, that I personally personal, use and love. If I don’t have a software in a sure class listed, it’s as a result of I haven’t discovered a transparent winner but, however sooner or later if I do discover one, I’ll replace this put up with any additions.
If you wish to see all of my picks in a single place, I created an Amazon Storefront page with hyperlinks to all my favourite instruments.
Silhouette Cameo 4
The Silhouette Cameo 4 is my favourite crafting software by far. It’s so versatile and helps me obtain really polished, skilled outcomes. I really like with the ability to minimize paper and vinyl designs. I’ve additionally used it to chop felt. I really like making stickers and tags utilizing the Print & Minimize function. If you’d like a flexible crafting toy that you’ll play with for years to return, that is it. There are simply so many prospects that open up while you personal a Silhouette machine. And sure, I favor Silhouette over Cricut. Each machines minimize effectively, however in order for you full artistic management, the Silhouette software program is simply approach higher for designing tasks from scratch and that’s a hill I’m keen to die on.
Reducing Mats for Silhouette or Cricut
The Silhouette model reducing mats are nice, however I discovered these cutting mats on Amazon for a lot cheaper. I took an opportunity ordering them the primary time, however they work simply as effectively, so I’ve by no means appeared again. If you happen to personal a Cricut, the identical firm makes these mats which are appropriate.
Scraper
I obtained this scraper for making use of adhesive vinyl, however I take advantage of it for all types of issues. I even used it after I put in wallpaper in our toilet! It’s simply the fitting dimension and stiffness and though it’s not needed (you may at all times use an outdated reward card as a substitute), I actually do adore it and advocate it in case you do quite a lot of vinyl crafts.
Weeding Instruments
Once I obtained my first Silhouette machine, I didn’t wish to spend any more money on weeding instruments, so I used a straight pin to weed my vinyl designs. Then somebody gave me a Silhouette tool kit and wow! The hook is superior! It’s a really ergonomical form and is far more comfy to carry when doing any tedious, detailed weeding. They promote an virtually similar hook at Dollar Tree. I additionally love the spatula for getting tiny items of paper off my reducing mats. Once more, you may get the whole kit from Silhouette or find one at Dollar Tree.
Greatest Paper Scissors
I’ve two pairs of all-purpose crafting scissors which are my favorites. These gold handled scissors have such an ideal weight, really feel good in my palms and bonus… they’re fairly to take a look at. The opposite pair of scissors I’ve come to like are these Fiskars Mixed Media Shears. They’re tremendous sharp and have a very ergonomic deal with that matches my hand form and makes it actually comfy to chop by way of even thick materials like chipboard.
Greatest Material Scissors
I’ve owned these Fiskars fabric scissors for 20+ years and they’re my absolute favourite. My outdated pair look slightly completely different, however the one I’ve linked to is the upgraded mannequin. The handles are spring-loaded, which makes it a lot simpler to chop by way of even the thickest cloth. They bounce again up after you squeeze the blades collectively. They’re superior!
Scissor Sharpener
Even in case you’re not a crafter, this scissor sharpener is a must have. It brings your outdated scissors again to life. Simply slide the blades into the holes and squeeze the handles a number of instances and your scissors can be good as new.
Rotary Cutter, Mat and Ruler
If you happen to quilt in any respect, you completely want rotary cutter, mat and ruler. They enable you minimize completely sq. and straight cloth items. I’ve used the Fiskars Rotary Cutter since my highschool quilting class and it’s wonderful. Be tremendous cautious to at all times shut it although– it’s tremendous sharp and can minimize you! Truthfully, I don’t have a particular model for a reducing mat or ruler, however I do have a suggestion. GO BIG! Most cloth is about 43 inches throughout and also you actually need to have the ability to minimize large items, so on this occasion, larger actually is healthier. This cutting mat is a good dimension and worth and has good evaluations and this ruler is an effective companion.
Magnetic Pin Holder
Once I first began stitching, I had the enduring tomato pincushion. It’s positive, however you realize what’s higher? A magnetic pin holder! It’s a lot simpler to only kind of toss the pin in the fitting common space and have the magnet seize on to it. Fewer pins drop on the ground or roll away after I use it. Mine is an outdated boring black one, however the one I linked to is a cute coloration and even has slightly spot to retailer pins.
Cute Thread Racks
My most requested about crafting merchandise ever are these sewing machine wire thread racks. You’ll be able to see them on the wall within the picture above. I obtained mine at a thrift retailer (I squealed with delight after I noticed them and snatched them up so quick) however Interest Foyer sells virtually similar thread racks and they’re the one ones I can discover anyplace which are comparable.
Greatest Glue Gun
Alright, this is a crucial class to me. I personal eleven glue weapons. ELEVEN. And guess what? There’s a transparent winner for finest glue gun.
My standards? The right glue gun has to:
- warmth up shortly
- have a positive tip nozzle for exact glue utility
- most significantly, it CANNOT DRIP
I detest a drippy glue gun. Nothing is extra annoying to me than a glue gun in idle that simply sits there spitting a giant mess onto my desk. Boo! Say no to drippy glue weapons! There’s a higher option to stay.
I purchased this glue gun as a result of it supposedly hit all of the marks, plus it had options I didn’t’ even know I wanted—the large one being that it routinely shuts off after not getting used for greater than quarter-hour. I can’t let you know what number of instances I’ve left my glue gun on for days with out realizing. I’m fortunate I haven’t burned my home down. This function bought me.
I additionally love that it’s cordless and fees through USB twine so no batteries are wanted. It’s tremendous useful when there’s no outlet close by. One have to be able to craft anytime, anyplace. (Phrases to stay by, proper there.)
And the final motive that is one of the best glue gun is as a result of it’s pink. And it’s cute. And you realize what? That issues to me. haha.
If you wish to try the main points, you may see this magic glue gun right here:
The Craft Patch’s Favorite Glue Gun
I’m at all times making an attempt new issues and testing merchandise, so when you have a favourite crafting software I didn’t checklist or one you need me to check, I’d completely love so that you can depart a remark and inform me all about it.
