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 trade by way of my web site. I’ve partnered with dozens of various crafting corporations, dabbled in almost each sort of craft and have tried quite a bit of various instruments. So naturally I’ve some favourite instruments and at this time I assumed it will be enjoyable to share them with you.
I’m solely sharing instruments that I actually imagine are the most effective of their class, that I personally personal, use and love. If I don’t have a instrument 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 submit 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 instrument by far. It’s so versatile and helps me obtain really polished, skilled outcomes. I really like with the ability to reduce 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 need a flexible crafting toy that you’ll play with for years to come back, that is it. There are simply so many potentialities that open up while you personal a Silhouette machine. And sure, I want Silhouette over Cricut. Each machines reduce properly, however if you would like full inventive management, the Silhouette software program is simply approach higher for designing initiatives from scratch and that’s a hill I’m keen to die on.
Reducing Mats for Silhouette or Cricut
The Silhouette model slicing 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 properly, so I’ve by no means seemed again. In case you personal a Cricut, the identical firm makes these mats which can be suitable.
Scraper
I acquired this scraper for making use of adhesive vinyl, however I exploit it for every kind of issues. I even used it once I put in wallpaper in our toilet! It’s simply the precise measurement and stiffness and regardless that it’s not obligatory (you possibly can all the time use an previous reward card as a substitute), I actually do adore it and suggest it in the event you do plenty of vinyl crafts.
Weeding Instruments
After I acquired my first Silhouette machine, I didn’t need 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 rather more comfy to carry when doing any tedious, detailed weeding. They promote an virtually an identical hook at Dollar Tree. I additionally love the spatula for getting tiny items of paper off my slicing mats. Once more, you may get the whole kit from Silhouette or find one at Dollar Tree.
Finest Paper Scissors
I’ve two pairs of all-purpose crafting scissors which can be my favorites. These gold handled scissors have such an awesome weight, really feel good in my palms and bonus… they’re fairly to have 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.
Finest Cloth Scissors
I’ve owned these Fiskars fabric scissors for 20+ years and they’re my absolute favourite. My previous pair look just a little totally 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 material. They bounce again up after you squeeze the blades collectively. They’re superior!
Scissor Sharpener
Even in the event you’re not a crafter, this scissor sharpener is a must have. It brings your previous scissors again to life. Simply slide the blades into the holes and squeeze the handles just a few instances and your scissors can be good as new.
Rotary Cutter, Mat and Ruler
In case you quilt in any respect, you completely want rotary cutter, mat and ruler. They allow you to reduce completely sq. and straight material items. I’ve used the Fiskars Rotary Cutter since my highschool quilting class and it’s superb. Be tremendous cautious to all the time shut it although– it’s tremendous sharp and can reduce you! Truthfully, I don’t have a particular model for a slicing mat or ruler, however I do have a suggestion. GO BIG! Most material is about 43 inches throughout and also you really need to have the ability to reduce massive items, so on this occasion, greater actually is best. This cutting mat is a good measurement and worth and has good evaluations and this ruler is an efficient companion.
Magnetic Pin Holder
After I first began stitching, I had the enduring tomato pincushion. It’s wonderful, however you recognize what’s higher? A magnetic pin holder! It’s a lot simpler to only form of toss the pin in the precise normal space and have the magnet seize on to it. Fewer pins drop on the ground or roll away once I use it. Mine is an previous boring black one, however the one I linked to is a cute coloration and even has just a little spot to retailer pins.
Cute Thread Racks
My most requested about crafting merchandise ever are these sewing machine wire thread racks. You possibly can see them on the wall within the photograph above. I acquired mine at a thrift retailer (I squealed with delight once I noticed them and snatched them up so quick) however Pastime Foyer sells virtually an identical thread racks and they’re the one ones I can discover anyplace which can be related.
Finest 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 wonderful tip nozzle for exact glue software
- 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 mechanically 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 offered me.
I additionally love that it’s cordless and prices by way of USB wire so no batteries are wanted. It’s tremendous helpful 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 the most effective glue gun is as a result of it’s pink. And it’s cute. And you recognize what? That issues to me. haha.
If you wish to try the main points, you possibly can see this magic glue gun right here:
The Craft Patch’s Favorite Glue Gun
I’m all the time attempting new issues and testing merchandise, so when you have a favourite crafting instrument I didn’t listing or one you need me to check, I’d completely love so that you can depart a remark and inform me all about it.
