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Crafters Corner- Ultimate hobbiest to business list
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items This is a collection of different crafts I do and items I use in each category that I recommend either for a hobby or take your self owned business to the next level. Have fun !
Sections
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General crafting
Making notebooks
Making stickers
Resin Crafting
Perler Bead Art
General crafting
I’ve been using this printer for my crafting and personal use as a teacher. Used regularly for a year now and I still haven’t had to reload ink. I also connect it perfect to my cricut wireless.
EcoTank ET-2400 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer ...
I’ve had great success with all of their cutters. I use this one bc I don’t do huge cuts but def check out their bigger ones if you need more sheets at a time. It’s not super heave either and easy to story and safer features.
VEVOR Paper Cutter Guillotine Trimmer 18 in. Tile Cutter with Steel Blade and ...
Every good craft room space needs a laminator. You never know when you need something laminated and it’s better to have one handy and ready. See sheets to buy as well.
Scotch™ Thermal Laminator TL901X | 3M United States
Easy to laminate at home with simple slide paper in pouches. You don’t need a huge floor laminator for craft projects. This is table top and gets the job done quick
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches 8.9x...
Never thought I needed this glue but it’s perfect to have on hand if you’re learning to make your own sticky notes. Yep at home sticky notes.
Scotch® Restickable Glue Stick | 3M United States
Midge podge is a great sealant for many projects matte, shiny, outdoor check the label for the specific project you need.
Mod Podge® Decoupage Formulas & Tools
Go to for any crafters when working on certain surfaces and materials you need to make sure your space is clear and clean free of lint.
PetLovers Extra Sticky Lint Roller 450 Sheets
Making notebooks
Here I have learned how to make at home notebooks with these items and items from the general list of the crafters corner. A slight learning curve but with YouTube videos and persistence this is a fun and possible lucrative at home craft.
This is possible at home to create your own custom notebook. Watch a few YouTube videos to learn the basics.
We R Memory Keepers Cinch Book Binding Machine V2
These come in a range of sizes and color coated but these are what you need to spiral
Notebooks using the cinch binding machine.
Zonon 6pcs Twin Loop Binding Wire Spines
You can use this in black or brown if you want a thicker front and back cover to your notebook. I have laminated these with pictures I printed it just depends on thickness and the laminator you have.
Grafix Medium Weight Chipboard 12x12 Black
These add a little bit of elegance and sturdiness to your notebooks corners. You can get a range of styles and shades for what you need but takes the life of notebook corners a little longer.
50 Pieces Metal Photo Corners Protector
Making stickers
The machine I didn’t know I’d love as much until I got it. I create stickers, shirts, decals. Fun projects for home, friends and for my students.
Shop Cricut Explore Air™ 2 & Accessories
I’ve tested so many different printable vinyl sticker paper and this is my main ! It’s perfect in my printer and goes perfect in my cricut. Top tier quality finished.
Create Vibrant Custom Stickers with A-SUB Sticker Paper
This is for those water proof dye cut stickers and again after testing a lot this is the main purchase when making my stickers. It goes on smooth and easy and never gives my cricut issues when cutting.
40 PCS Self-Adhesive Laminating Sheets 9x12
Make sure you get a bundle of these when working with a Cricut. Tweeding and any type of vinyl transfer is beyond difficult without these.
Machine Tools
Resin Crafting
Rewind can be a tad intimidating but it can be so much fun once you get the hang of it. Please get the proper gear to protect your skin and proper air ventilation.
Out of all the resin I’ve tried my mom and I both choose this brand. To me felt less harsh in smell/chemicals and it works very well and smooth and really did see less bubbles when mixing.
Epoxy and Sealer Supply
This will keep you from damaging kitchen bowls and it leaves it per the resin. They are easy to clean and great to work with. Highly recommend when working with resin.
Large Silicone Measuring Cup Set
I use the rectangle curing machine but they make curing resin easier, faster and you’re more confident in your work. I feel it does take the curing time down rather than just letting them sit out in the open air.
Resin Curing Machine
I was always nervous about mixing resin. Going to fast, not fast enough. There is a science behind it. But this mixer helps me be more aware of how I am
Mixing and it has done a great job.
Resin Mixer
Make sure you get some type of mask when working with resin especially if you aren’t in a well ventilated area. Keep
Your health at the forefront.
PPE, Best Respirator for Resin and Resin Safety : r/ResinCasting
Make sure you wear gloves with working with resin. It could irritate your skin with prolonged contact and can ruin surfaces that they aren’t to be on such as clothes.
Tronex Accelerator-free Nitrile Gloves, Exam, Designed for Sensitive Skin
If you find yourself with bubbles in your resin a heat gun can help with that. For small table top products a handheld heat gun works great. This is easy to use and doesn’t harm your product.
SEEKONE Mini Heat Gun, 350W, 2 Temps
This is a great beginner resin creating product. Fits tea light candles and you can learn to work with thicker molds and how they cure.
Tealight Candle Holder Resin Molds
You can use this to add a lil glitz to your resin products. This is an item many use when you see gold or silver inside of the cured item. Easy to use and a beauty.
Blick Art Materials
Give your resin some color with these easy to use and pour dyes. Don’t always have just a clear product, give it some personal character. Mix with gold or silver flakes even with flowers.
Resin Dye: Dye for Resin
Table top game lovers another great beginner mold to have fun with and really stand out with your own custom molds. I love creating these dice and sharing them with my table top friends.
7-in-1 Polyhedral Resin Dice Mold Set
Perler Bead Art
This is a good starter kit to begins creating Perler Brad art. Great family fun activity as well to start your creativity.
Perler Beads
Start your collection by colors. The kits are nice but once your start making more you need specify colors and by the 100’s sometimes.
1000 Count Bead Bags
This paper will protect your iron and your beads to insure you have a good hold and not a mess. One sheet can be used multiple times so they can last a long time.
Ironing Paper (6 sheets)
This is the perfect press for perler bead art compared to just using an everyday iron, it distributes heat better and you can keep a closer eye on your work to not melt it. And great for travel. Works on clothing too.
HTVRONT Mini Portable Heat Press Machine
These are what you use to create your perler bead art. Easy to place, easy to connect for bigger products and last long when used properly with perler beads and the right iron.
H&W 6PCS 5mm Fuse Beads Large Clear Pegboards
I enjoy making peeler bead art keychains and bag clips. These are perfect for any age to clip onto any of their favorite things.
50PCS Metal Lobster Claw Clasps with Key Rings
Sort those bags of perler beads with easy. This is how I keep all of my colors organized and in front of me when I’m working. Easy and stackable to make work go smoother and finding the colors that I need.
Stackable Storage Trays