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Mini Tools & Supplies ⚖️ 🎨🧤🪛🔧🧰✏️🔍
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items Here is an ever growing list of all the tools and supplies I use for my mini world!
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SCALES
UV RESIN SUPPLIES
GLUE
GLOVES
TOOLS
CLEANING
SCALES
Having a scale is a critical tool in mini ball hunting! I keep mine in my purse and just whip it out on store shelves! Best purchase ever!
This is the scale I keep in my purse and whip out on store shelves when I’m hunting minis!! It works great and has been accurate for me! ⚖️🖤
Amazon: Digital Pocket Scale 1000g x 0.01g
I love this scale! It’s so small and light that I just keep it in my purse!! ⚖️🖤 I’m ready to mini shopping any time!
Wal-Mart: Digital Mini Pocket Scale ⚖️🖤
This is not my scale but this one looks great if you're looking for an option at Target! Small, fits in purse or pocket, so you can whip it out on store shelves to find your most hunted mini ball!
Target: Garnen Gram Scale Digital 200g/0.01g Precision, Jewelry Scale Digital Weight Grams Ounces
UV RESIN SUPPLIES
UV Resin Supplies! UV lights are critical to being able to build Miniverse sets! Having a lamp and flashlight is super helpful! Plus other supplies needed for your resin area!
Perfect UV flashlight for all new Miniverse sets (old sets use 395). These are great for "frozen" moments!
DARKBEAM 365nm UV Flashlight USB-C LED
Love this because it lights from both sides and you can just set and leave!
LET'S RESIN UV Light Advanced, 36 LED, Large UV Lamp
These are perfect to cover your workspace for when you're working with resin or any messy materials! But sillicone is the best for protection and cleanup when you are using resin.
LEOBRO Silicone Mat for Resin Molds, 2 PCS
Great set that includes a lot of basics to get started! I have not used this specific light but I know it's pretty popular! This also comes with a lot of silicone supplies to hit the ground running!
LET'S RESIN UV Resin with Light Starter Kit
Perfect small cups for mixing your own resin colors and pouring!
23 Pcs Silicone Mould Mini Measuring Cups
Glow in the dark pigment powder to mix with your resin! PERFECT for Halloween remixes!!
LET'S RESIN 12 Colors Glow in Dark Pigment
A must have item when working with resin! Perfect to lay on your workspace for easy cleanup!
Silicone Resin Casting Mats 23.4'x19.5'
This is the perfect MINI tool if you need to drill a MINI hole in your MINIS! It's not electric but it helps make the tiniest little holes when you need to for your minis or clay remixes!
Pin Vise Hand Drill w/ Micro Bits 0.8-2.5mm
The perfect way to color your resin for all of your mini remixes! The sky is the limit with these colors!
Epoxy UV Resin Pigment - 24 Color Dye
A basic necessity for mini building!! Always need extra clear resin on hand!
LET'S RESIN UV Resin 200g Clear Epoxy
GLUE
Super helpful for mini builds and remixes. I use in place of resin when possible.
This is my FAVORITE crafting glue!! The precision tips make it perfect to use on MINIS and it sets quickly so you can keep working!!
B-7000 Clear Glue for Rhinestone Crafts
A MUST HAVE for holding all your little, mini, tiny, bitty pieces in the right spots!!
Museum Wax, Clear (Pack of 2)
How perfect are these COLORED hot glue sticks?!?! So good for adding to your mini builds and a great option to use instead of resin!
Hot Glue Sticks
This glue is great for minis! The precision tips are the key! 🩶🤍
Target: E6000 Glue with Precision Tips Clear
Love this glue for mini projects. The precision tips are perfect!
Target: E6000 Premium Clear Adhesive with Precision Tips
Glue dots are perfect for adhering tiny mini parts together! Also help hold minis in just the right spots for display! These are permanent!
Glue Dots Mini Dots Value Pack 3/16" (permanent)
Removable glue dots are a must have supply when working with minis!
Glue Dots Removable 3/16" Square 450Pc
Great when working with minis and want a non permanent solution to holding things together!
Glue Dots Removable Double-Sided 1/2" 600
GLOVES
Nitrile gloves are recommended when using resin! I have a few boxes of these! Safety first, friends! 👷🏻♀️
Nitrile gloves are recommended when using resin! Safety first, friends! 👷🏻♀️
Disposable Nitrile Gloves (Pack of 50)
These are a must have when working with resin!
Nitrile Exam Gloves
The recommended gloves to wear while working with resin! I have these and love them!
Wal-Mart: Equate Nitrile Exam Gloves, One Size Fits Most, 100 Count 🧤💙
These are my gloves I wear when working with resin and I highly recommend them!
Wal-Mart: Equate Nitrile Exam Gloves, One Size Fits Most, 50 Count 🧤💙
Very important “tool” to have when working with resin! Protects your hands and skin!
Target: Nitrile Exam Gloves - 50ct - up&up™
TOOLS
So many different tools to help build and remix mini creations!
I love this clay tool kit! It comes with everything you could need!! Every tool is so helpful in making your minis!
Clay Tools Kit
The perfect tweezer set for all of your mini needs!!! SO MANY USES! IYKYK!
Precision Tweezers Set
The perfect little tool to help hold your minis in place while building, painting, applying resin, etc. Helps you hold them but is small enough it really works well!!
The Beadsmith Sticky Bead Mat, 5.5x3.25in
CORDLESS! Need I say more? This is SO convenient when crafting to not have to deal with the cord being in the road or having to be near an outlet!
Cordless Hot Glue Gun
The perfect craft room tool to help dry paint, take air bubbles out of resin, and more! PSA: This does not ‘dry or cure’ UV resin (only a UV black light will do that!)
Mini Dual Temp Heat Gun for Crafting
Perfect to help hold soft items while painting so you can spin it and hold in air while working on it.
Ceramic Detail Tools, Clay Needle Tools
Helpful for remixes if you are painting your minis!!
Target: Rust-Oleum Gator Sanding Sponge Med/Fine Grit
Many uses!! Stirring and applying resin, adding little dabs of paint, cleaning up little areas, etc. The little containers are perfect for a craft space!
Wal-Mart: Toothpicks (500pk)
Perfect tools for building your mini sets! All of the different tips and textures are so helpful!
Target: Bright Creations 13pcs Clay Sculpting Tools Pottery Carving Tool Set for Art & Craft DIY Projects, Modeling Clays and Embossing Pattern
CLEANING
Perfect for little spills and general cleanup of resin!
Great for cleaning up small resin spills or touch up cleaning!
CURAD Alcohol Prep Pads, 400 Pieces
Must have tool when working with resin to help with quick cleanups!
Target: Alcohol Swabs - 200ct - up&up™
Perfect for helping with resin spills or touch up!
Wal-Mart: Equate Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads, 100 Ct
Keep these in your craft space! Great for cleaning up resin spills!
Wal-Mart: Equate 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes, 40 Wipes
These are wonderful to have nearby in case of a spill for quick cleanup!
Target: Isopropyl 70% Alcohol Wipes - 40ct - up&up™
Great to have on hand for any cleanup you may have while building your mini sets!
Target: Isopropyl Alcohol 91% - 32fl oz - up&up™
PAINT SUPPLIES
The perfect fine tip brushes to paint the tiniest details on your minis!
Detail Paint Brushes, Ultra Fine Tip Thin
The perfect paints to remix your minis! This acrylic paint works on plastic which is just perfect if you don't want to sand or prime first!
FolkArt Plastic Acrylic Paint Kit, 12 Pc
These fine tip brushes let you paint the tiniest details on your minis!
Artdone Metallic Nail Art Pens, 5PCS Copper
Perfect to use on plastics and remix those mini spaces!! ❤️ This red is so perfect!
Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X Gloss Red
The prettiest pink works on plastics to remix those mini spaces!! 🩷
Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X Gloss Pink
Love this color and works on plastics!! 🧡
Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X Gloss Coral
FILMING/PHOTOGRAPHING
The perfect desk light if you're filming or photographing your mini adventures!
LED Ring Light 6" with Tripod Stand for Desk
The perfect phone holder if you're filming or photographing your minis. It sits nice and low so you have the right angle!
Cell Phone Stand for Desk