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Tools I love plus accessories!! Great ideas for crafters or beginning woodworkers and business must haves for online space.
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Jill Balzer
Great tools for a beginner or for someone who knows their way around wood working
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Tools

 
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Best nail gun I've owned
ONE+ 18V 18-Gauge Cordless AirStrike Brad Nailer (Tool Only)
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Love this. Gets hot though!
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Compact Glue Gun (Tool Only)
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Love this sander- nice to be cordless
DEWALT Power Sanders at Lowes.com
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This was a great starter sander
Sanders - Bosch Power Tools
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My Kobalt has been a trooper for over 12 years
Kobalt 12-in Sliding Miter Saw 12-in 15-Amp Dual Bevel Sliding ... - Lowe's
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This one is on my wishlist for small pin nails
RYOBI - Pin Nailers - The Home Depot
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Our Dewalt screw guns are work horses
DEWALT Screw Guns at Lowes.com
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I like 220 grit for my signs but use many grits
Sanding Discs at Lowes.com
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You always want more chargers so you don't have any down time.
DEWALT Power Tool Batteries & Chargers at Lowes.com
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Great to make a screen press
2 Pcs Silk Screen Printing Hinge Clamps
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Great beginner kit for screen printing
Speedball Beginner Screen Printing Kit
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Pocket holes made easy for wood projects
Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 320 Kit for Woodworking and DIY Projects
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One can never have too many clamps for wood projects
Clamps at Lowes.com
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I love to use kreg jig to join pine boards together for large signs.
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig - Lowe's
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Putty knives are great for different paint techniques.
Putty Knives at Lowes.com
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This sprayer is affordable and so easy to use. Easy to clean and I highly recommend it.
HomeRight Finish Max Paint Sprayer C800766
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Easy to use. Easy to clean. Love mine for small projects.
HomeRight Super Finish Max Electric Handheld HVLP Paint ...
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Business must haves

 
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Best tool I have to make reusable mesh stencils. Use code Farmers15 for an awesome discount!
Ikonart Custom Stencil Kit 3.0
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Not really a tool, but a must have!
JBL FLIP 5, Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Black, Small
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I need to practice on my iPad but I did make my logo on it! I’m practicing my hand lettering on it too.
Apple iPad (10th Generation): with A14 Bionic chip, 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display, 64GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life – Blue
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Tips for the iPad pencil. Make sure it’s compatible with your pencil.
Upgraded Replacement Tips for Apple Pencil, Mix Metal Tips for Apple Pencil 2nd Generation/ 1st Gen/USB C/Pencil Pro Tips(4 Pack)
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This was a game changer for me drawing in my iPad.
MOBDIK 2 Pack Paperfeel Screen Protector Compatible with iPad 9/8/7 (10.2 Inch, 2021/2020/2019, 9th/8th/7th Generation), Crafted for Natural Writing, Anti Glare with Easy Installation Kit
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Protect that iPad!
ProCase for iPad 9th Generation 2021/ iPad 8th Generation 2020/ iPad 7th Generation 2019 Case, iPad 10.2 Case iPad Cover 9th Generation -Navy
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Pencil I bought compatible with my ipad
Apple Pencil (1st Generation)
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Pencil compatible with my iPad. Make sure you buy the correct one compatible with your iPad. Mine is older!
Apple Pencil (1st Generation): Pixel-Perfect Precision and Industry-Leading Low Latency, Perfect for Note-Taking, Drawing, and Signing documents.
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Great notepad
Rocketbook Core Reusable Spiral Notebook, Letter Size 8.5x11, Navy Blue - Dotted Pages, App-Connected, Erasable, Durable Cover, Ideal for School, Work, and Creative Projects
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Photography/Video equipment

 
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I use this for lighting with lives
Walmart Supercenter
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Great for lives
CAMBOFOTO 74" Aluminum Tripod with Bag
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I love this for website photos.
Neewer 700W Softbox Lighting Kit, 2Pack
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Sometimes I need to use these for better video quality when doing a live video. Love them just for music and podcasts too.
Raycon Everyday Earbuds (2024 Edition) - Bluetooth True Wireless in-Ear Buds with 32 Hours Playtime, Multpoint Technology, Extreme Comfort, and Active Noise Cancellation (Carbon Black)
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Nice small ring light to add light when taking photos or you don't have room for a big light.
QIAYA Selfie Light Ring LED Circle Light
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Perfect beginner phone holder when recording videos
Lamicall Gooseneck Phone Holder for Bed - 360 Adjustable Clamp Clip, Overhead Cell Phone Mount Stand for Desk, Compatible with All Cellphone, White
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Crafting Tools

 
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Love my silhouette for making signs
Silhouette Cameo
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Every crafter needs a heat gun
Crafter's Companion Heat Gun - Michaels
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This printer prints 11x17 so the perfect choice for larger Ikonart stencils.
PIXMA iX6820 - Canon
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Hands down best tool for ornaments. Ever. Buy 3.
Pepperell EZ Beader Tool, Red
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Great sign holder while they’re drying.
American Metalcraft
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Practice is key for hand lettering. Love these markers.
Prismacolor Premier Advanced Hand Lettering Set With Illustration Markers, Art Pens, Pencils, Eraser And Tips Pamphlet, Adult Coloring, 13 Count
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I have 5 of these and they hold the majority of my signs
Fellowes 25041 Literature Organizer - 24 Compartment, Letter, Dove Gray
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Glues

 
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This is a great glue. I use it all the time for ornaments. Quick to set.
CA Adhesive, Thick 4.5 oz
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Great wood glue
Elmer's Products Elmer's E7300 Carpenter's Wood Glue Max, 8 Ounces, 8 oz, Tan, 8 Fl Oz
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I love these glue sticks
Gorilla Hot Glue Sticks, Full Size, 8" Long x .43" Diameter, 45 Count, Clear, Bonds: Wood, Metal, Glass, Plastic, Floral, Fabric, Leather, Foam, and More ( Pack of 1 with 20 Glue Sticks per pack)
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Great price on glue sticks.
Surebonder 725R510 10-Inch All Temperature Glue Sticks, 90 Pieces
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This is another great glue.
Loctite Super Glue Ultra Gel Control, Clear Superglue
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Best glue
Titebond 5003 II Premium Wood Glue, 8-Ounces
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I love all gorilla glue products
Gorilla® Wood Glue
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