(Part 3) Best craft supplies according to redditors

I could've got karma for these scissors? Damn. I didn't think they were that special, they're like less than $10 at hobby lobby.

Amazon link

Edit 2: The guide is available here

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I made these token mini's as an alternative to buying miniatures. They're significantly cheaper and can be made in 0.5", 1", 2", 3" sizes and cost very little (1" and 2" shown).

If enough people are interested, I'd be happy to create a DIY post or video.

Edit: I created a MS Word template (link) for 1", 2", 3", and 4" tokens for anyone that doesn't want to wait until I post my guide.

• Find a picture of the creature you're interested in using and import into word.
  
• When you select the picture, the top-right should have a layout option - click on it.
  
• Select the "Behind Text" option beneath With Text Wrapping and select the radio button next to "Fix Position on Page".
  
• Resize your image using a corner handle and position it within the appropriate sized circle.
  
• Repeat for additional images.
  
• Save the pages you want to print as a PDF and have them printed on cardstock.
  
  I use wooden circles as the base - they're available on Amazon in 1", 2" and 3" sizes; /u/ScoutManDan suggested MDF discs.
  
  The tops are epoxy stickers - they're also available on Amazon in various sizes.
  
  When it comes to assembly, this is the order I use:
  
  
• Apply epoxy sticker
  
• Cut out token (I use Fiskars RazorEdge MicroTip Shears but you can also use a circular paper punch)
  
• Apply KrazyGlue to back of token and press to wooden disk

Cover it in googly eyes. You can get 1000 for $7.

Know what they say. Be the the change you want to see in the world.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KSRF3FQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_oCnIAbF72Y5V1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01B1VFY7K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526242478&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=unicorn+duct+tape
There you go :)

:) Yueton Vintage European Style Plum Blossom Needlework Embroidery Scissors (Copper) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DG5JVA0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_4vOu6LA8IifYU

Doooooo it!!!!!!!! Please post it here when you do or DM me lol. Hell, I'll DM you my number, I don't mind. Gotta keep one another laughing with our dark sense of humor that most people just don't get. Lmfao.


7.99 on Amazon! These are the same ones I got. Lol.

https://www.amazingtape.com/

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Hugos-Amazing-Tape-1-50/dp/B00W8H86HW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505506848&sr=8-1&keywords=hugo%27s+amazing+tape


This tape doesn't use adhesive, but sticks to itself without constricting your cards any more than it needs to keep them grouped together. It can be repeatedly unstuck and restuck together.

Regarding sleeving, totally do it for every game. Most of the time it's <$7 overhead and almost no overhead over MSRP if you buy from somewhere like CSI.

There's this adhesive called Joe's Sticky Stuff that would work great for attaching your DACamp to your phone with or without a case. It's like the Russian Olympian version of the adhesive they use to stick credit cards to paper. You only really need an inch of it or so and it comes off cleanly when you want to remove it. It's reusable as long as you keep it clean when both sides are not stuck together.

Goo gone.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PW7J8QG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5hzEDbS1VWYED

You can find that exact tape here or here, it also tells you the length of the roll which is 4 meters. An A5 size paper is 210 mm on the long side so you could line 19 pages on the long side with a roll of the tape.

I think the Snazaroo Zebra Face Paint Theme Kit in time for Halloween and Friends: The Complete First & Second Seasons would be great! Even though the mask /u/Jenwith1N suggested is gorgeous!

We wanted to do candles in wine bottles for our centerpiece but our venue won't let us do uncovered flames. As a workaround we decided to go with something like this where the candles are inside the bottle.

Of course this meant cutting the bottoms off of nearly 100 bottles, which meant exploiting our friends for free labor hours of work delabling, washing, scoring, and cutting the bottles.

The whole process was pretty smooth, but pretty labor intensive. The scorer worked like a charm but it takes a bit of practice to get a straight score. Still we did lose about 12 bottles but we had plenty of extras as we've been begging our friends and families for all their discarded wine bottles for the last year.

If this is something you're interested in for your wedding here are the tools we used:

https://www.amazon.com/AGPtek-Bottle-Machine-Cutting-Bottles/dp/B0155WMTGU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1475268871&sr=8-3&keywords=bottle+cutter

https://www.amazon.com/Bottle-Cutter-Genround-Machine-Cutting/dp/B01EG6TP9A/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1475268871&sr=8-4&keywords=bottle+cutter

The one in the second link works slightly better but they were both decent. Basically all you have to do is score the bottle ONCE around in a straight line, then dunk it in hot near boiling water then ice water back and forth. After a dunk or two it splits right along the line.

A product called Goo gone is made to do just this
https://www.amazon.com/Goo-Gone-Original-Liquid-Adhesive/dp/B07PW7J8QG

going DIY is the way to go. I've heard this from the pros as well. There just isn't the selection of dance specific shoes. The pair I bought most recently was from ALDO There called Aauwen-R Dark Grey, then I just went on amazon and got some stick on suede. The only problem I have found so far with this was that I stuck them on and it immediately slid like a 1/4 inch. Which isn't much but that's 1/4 without suede on the outside edge. I think I just should have walked around to let them dry. I immediately went down to dance at a dance event. So probably user error.

Thank you! Here’s the link to the rope I bought. It was pretty soft, so maybe I should look into stiffer ropes, although it could just be a quality thing

Get some Goo Gone ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PW7J8QG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IAKRDbKXESXYC )

Put some on a paper towel and it does wonders

Edit: fixed link

I used a starter set of carving chisels [like these] (http://www.amazon.com/Starter-Set-of-5-Tools/dp/B001UYQPNG/ref=sr_1_cc_3?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1411898341&sr=1-3-catcorr&keywords=starter+carving+chisel+blades) but not those exact ones, and then this [Xacto carving set] (http://www.amazon.com/Xacto-X5175-Deluxe-Woodcarving-Set/dp/B00004Z2UD) when I got to the finer details.

Blue or Pink insulation board foam you can get at Home Depot (pink) or Lowes (blue) works a treat for it!

Groundcover can be as simple as painting the top of it whatever color you like, or a vinyl mat that has ground cover foam glued to it in a variety of green colors, or painting it and then gluing the ground foam on the foam directly.

Whichever strikes your fancy!

https://www.amazon.com/Owens-Corning-Pink-Insulation-Thick/dp/B074VPZ8SS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542069959&sr=8-1&keywords=foamular

That link is to four 2'x2'x1/2" sections of foam for $20. This could be a fantastic start!

What scale are you going to work with?

I Cut the bottom off of 50+ wine bottles for wedding table decorations. The best method we came up with was using a glass cutting tool here

We tried a blow torch to heat the cut and it dip it into an ice bath. It was ok. What worked best was low boiling water and an ice bath. Place the bottle in up to the cut and then dip into water. Gave a nice clean break. The cut doesn't need to be deep at all. The shallow cuts broke better because we didn't put as many micro cracks into the glass.

Hmmmmm. If you have enough of the purple, I think you might want to do it again, but this time with a pair of super sharp "nippers." I have a pair of Fiskars https://smile.amazon.com/Fiskars-190500-RazorEdge-Micro-Tip-Action/dp/B00UY11IFG/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1541026478&sr=8-17&keywords=fiskars+scissors and I absolutely love them. The spring action means your hands don't get tired because they open themselves up. They are really sharp and pointy and let you get right in there on all the little fussy parts.

Looking at your crown area again, you might not have to start all over; just get the nippers and clean everything up and see what you think. However, the fray check might still be super visible (and it usually stays pretty stiff) so you might want to practice using the nippers on this piece and then make another one?

Xacto carving kit

Xacto X5175 Deluxe Woodcarving Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004Z2UD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XDX2Cb61AZ2TC

Maybe something like this?


https://www.amazon.com/Feldherr-FS100R-Bundle-Customizable-Separate-Bottom/dp/B06W5BM2FN

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Its pick and pull foam. You can cut it to size then pull off foam blocks in there to make a general shape. you can probably glue them together in layers if you need it to be taller.

http://reconingspeakers.com/product/jbl-335148-002-woofer/ when you need a replacement. Otherwise, you can use this or rubber cement.

Tape

yes. I recommend this set for maximum range of size. just don't spill it!

For snips, I have a pair of Coilmaster's and a pair of Harbor Freight $3 specials, which work really well. Scissors, I use a pair of Fiskars micro tip shears,and they have been the best I have tried so far. Fiskars 190500 RazorEdge Micro-Tip Easy Action Shears, 5 Inch, Orange and Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UY11IFG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_ufXWDbGNSXMJQ

XPS foam (pink insulation foam) here is a link to an example. I use 1" not 1/2"

Pink Insulation Foam 1/2" Thick https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074VPZ8SS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SkhUDbWC77PH8

I've been playing it for about 5 years now? I really do love the game and I know i'll be playing it for a long time to come. Even if I didn't, I would still love to take on the project, just for the sake of getting into woodworking.

I was looking at this kit on amazon, I thought I would be able to very carefully use a chisel on most of the board, but I'm just not sure. It does say it comes with routers, but I don't see if they specify the size.

http://www.amazon.com/Xacto-X5175-Deluxe-Woodcarving-Set/dp/B00004Z2UD/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1407618296&sr=1-1&keywords=woodworking+kit

Would you mind linking me to a router and template? I was googling around earlier and could not really figure out if i was looking at the right thing.

Kotobuki Traditional Japanese Thread Scissors, Black Finish with Short Blade https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WXIRPU0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AbGVzbK0KGNSH
What i got for those interested

This needs to be higher up. While no doubt anyone can get good cut with a hobby knife or box cutter after some practice, getting the right tool is the best way to ensure even a novice gets nice clean cuts. FoamWerks tools are the Rolls Royce of foam cutting, but even a simple tool like this $8 xacto board cutter will greatly improve your cuts and will allow you to make easy tongue and groove joints. Here's a video tutorial on how to use the board cutter.

Halloween Makeup $5.90 and KittyToy Add on $3.59 and A Fair Lady $15.34 from the list

Knowing nothing at all about macrame, I ordered this book https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1849499403?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title and this rope, https://www.amazon.com/Macrame-220Yards-Knitting-Decorative-Projects/dp/B07H165FTY/ref=pd_bap_m_rp_2/145-3865249-4529969?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07H165FTY&pd_rd_r=0a19dd34-9d92-4740-b7de-2bfbe2253e66&pd_rd_w=y3wWb&pd_rd_wg=9Ogb7&pf_rd_p=7092fda7-28a2-4e44-9254-b40e2cad6f55&pf_rd_r=E7AP7QSC1VTJS2NBMBPQ&psc=1&refRID=E7AP7QSC1VTJS2NBMBPQ

I've been happy with them both, I've made so many projects. Sorry I don't know how people can hide the huge unsightly link and turn it into something easy and small to click.

I had pluck foamin my hard case.

Works really well to get an approximate fit, but is fragile. I used a few cans of spray-on plasti-dip to solidify the shape of the cutout. Resisted deformation, heat damage, and kept everything rock solid.

As mentioned by u/RowdyKraken I tossed it to increase the utility of my case. I can hold more equipment and firearms if necessary.

If you have dedicated cases, that pluck foam with spray-on should really hold things in place. And you can do colors and make it look cool, which is rule no. 1...

I'm having difficulty getting the right things to come up, but I was looking at a 50' roll of 1" Hugo tape for $16 (which I think is much higher than it was before, I remember it being around $10) v. $8 for a 65' roll of 1.5" Frisky Bondage Tape, Clear.

https://www.amazon.com/Frisky-AD961-Bondage-Tape-Clear/dp/B00LV4XJ4S

v.

https://www.amazon.com/Hugos-Amazing-Tape-1-50/dp/B00W8H86HW

FYI: I sent you lots of amazon links as I am not sure where you live or if you have access to craft stores such as Hobby Lobby or Joann Fabrics. I know for certain that I have seen most of these items cheaper at the store than what I could find online.

1. Embroidery scissors. The good ones (I.e. generally not ones that come in sewing kits) are incredibly sharp and a must. They are used exclusively for cutting embroidery floss. They make some really pretty ones that come in all sorts of colors and patterns.
   
2. A hoop or two. I personally prefer the plastic ones as they are a bit more durable and good for multiple projects. I also don't typically display my finished work inside the hoop. If she plans on making wall hangings, I would go with the wooden ones. They are typically a bit cheaper when you buy them at a craft store (I believe I have seen them from between 1-3 USD.) They have a nicer finished look and isn't that big of a deal to buy a new one when you start on your next project. I would buy her two of the wooden ones in two different sizes (a 4 inch and 6 inch one)
   
3. a box for embroidery thread. this one on Amazon that I listed is nice since it also contains the bobbins as well. These boxes usually cost about 3 USD at the craft store and are great for holding all of your different colors of embroidery floss. they often have one larger compartment which is perfectly sized to hold needles and the embroidery scissors as well. The floss bobbins are great at keeping everything organized in the box as well.
   
4. about a yard of fabric. Muslin is generally pretty cheap. For a beginner, I might also suggest Aida cloth. It it woven in a way that there is a "grid" in the cloth which makes it easier to make straight lines. It is typically used for Cross Stitch but can be used for embroidery as well. The cloth is more expensive that the muslin, and I personally don't prefer the finished look of the fabric, but it makes it easy to make straight lines and practice stitches. Someone on here also mentioned buying Fabric quarters which is a great idea. They come in a whole bunch of designs, run around 2 USD a piece, and work pretty well for embroidery.
   
5. Needles. You don't need the golden eye ones like I have listed here. Just make sure that the package says it's for embroidery as the of the needle varies depending on the type.
   
6. Now here's the hardest part of the whole thing: Embroidery floss. Most stores offer DMC brand cotton floss by the skein for about 0.48 USD. The problem is that there are literally hundreds of different colors and picking out just a few might be a bit difficult. The sets that DMC does sell are a bit pricey and aren't often set up to give you a beginner's set of colors. You could however buy an off brand set of embroidery floss that does come in a nice variety of colors and is cheaper. However, I have found that a lot of these packs have low quality thread. It often can look dull when compared to DMC brand floss. (look how Satin-y this Flower looks with the more expensive floss!) I have also heard of some people say that the colors can run when they get washed. All that said, these packs are inexpensive and great for someone just starting with embroidery as there are so many colors to choose from. Its great when you are practicing or are not 100% sure of what you are going to make yet.
   
7. transfer pen: I bought a set of those Frixion Pens that someone else mentioned in this post and I love them. They are a bit pricey. I believe that I bought my set at Target for 6 bucks. It came with 5 different colors including pink and silver which work great on dark colored fabrics. These pens are used to plan out your design on your fabric before you embroider. These pens are special in that they disappear completely with heat (such as an iron). If you don't want to go that route, they also make Water soluble markers which serve the same purpose. They don't work quite as well in my opinion as they tend to erase themselves after a few hours/days. They have the advantage of being inexpensive and work fine for small projects.
   
   I hope that all of this helps. Good luck on the shopping. I know that whatever you end up getting her she will love.

https://www.amazon.com/Hugos-Amazing-Tape-1-50/dp/B00W8H86HW

This might be what you're looking for. I heard they can really mess up your cards though so be careful.

I use one of these solid colors to match whatever mildliner color I’m using for that month:
https://www.amazon.com/ilauke-Decorative-Adhesive-Scrapbooking-5Mx1-5CM/dp/B01J7TZ7Y8

If I don’t have a solid color that matches my mildliner, then I use one with a pattern. I have this set of 48 I got during a lightning deal:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076DMC4GN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_nU9NBb622AG46

Ooh, Star Wars sounds like a good place to look for easy patterns!

I'm a guy myself, and not all that self-conscious about it, so it may not count, but my own favorite scissors are these ones ... it's a very common design, I think, the link is just the top hit I got from google.

I highly recommend you order yourself one of these. You can find some tutorials on the net as well. Check out the tutorials from Esoteric Order of Gamers here. Some good tips there.

I used rubber cement back in the day to fix a subwoofer of mine, maybe something like This

Thank you!! My small collection right now is all from Amazon. I just placed an order at AliExpress yesterday 😂
but the non glitter blue is from This set
The other glitter ones are from Here

Half the googly eyes? I'd give you the whole thing, to be honest. My current office wouldn't find it nearly as funny.

Just get something like this

How did you get your bottles cut so clean? I tried the Kinkajou cutter and the this one but I can't get consistent results. Any tips?

Very nice.
I am currently working on some foamcore storage for TI3 as well. Basing mine off of a post on BGG from a guy using chitboard/cardstock.

To aid in 45 degree cuts, take a peek at this: Amazon linky

Thank you for the link. I do like how you cut the box size down. Very well executed.

on a side note, you might take a look at a Hobby Lobby if you have one near you. Usually, the foamboard is beside the framing section (at least at the 4 in my city they are, I assume they use a similar floor plan at each store) Well, there are some vertical storage bins that contain thick matboard, mostly used for framing. At my locations they have large sheets of 3mm foamboard (about HALF the size of the traditional foamboard) which is REALLY nice to work with.
I'll admit, two problems are they only come in LARGE boards (which I usually cut down when I get home for storage and so it doesn't warp) and that I have only seen it in white with white core.

I am a fan of the black/black core myself, but am learning to like this thin/white FB as it allows me a little more room when it comes to designing inserts. (as sometimes that 2mm difference is HUGE)

I found what looks to be the exact same design

Yueton Vintage European Style Plum Blossom Needlework Embroidery Scissors (Copper) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DG5JVA0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XJ5.AbSFJHNJD

Thank you so much!!! I used this one from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Macrame-220Yards-Knitting-Decorative-Projects/dp/B07H165FTY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=macrame+cord&qid=1564331551&s=gateway&sprefix=macrame&sr=8-3 , it’s super easy and relaxing so I would give it a try!

I had a pair of these confiscated when I traveled last month.

I used and Xacto foam core knife I bought off Amazon.

It was $19.99. I'm sure any hobby knife would work but people recommended this one in a foam core thread so I bit. I'm pretty happy with it, very smooth cuts. But I've never tried cutting foam core with anything else.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000HGK840/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It may be the crafter in me, but a really cute pair of small scissors would be both appropriate and useful...

You could also make label for a grooming product of choice calling it "Tied and True (lip balm, moisturizer, etc..)"

Hmm... this does look like the same backing material that is used on the replacement soles u/wanderedoff recommended on the post in r/shoemaking. Those soles do look to be suede.

The same company that sells the adhesive has whole suede sheets with the backing material already applied. This may be your best bet if you are looking to be able to cut to size instead of using the precut pieces.

So depending on the type of carving you want to do. Like this is a good knife for spoons like wood spoons or salad tongs. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00343VCCK/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?qid=1420451007&sr=8-14&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

some of these no matter what. I wish idid when I started. So many wasted bandages. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002IY0IS/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?qid=1420451150&sr=8-17&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

The exacto set. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004Z2UD/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1420451349&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70 is a good starting set. Eventually if you like carving you might upgrade to something like this. I have this kit. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0020LOY7C/ref=mp_s_a_1_28?qid=1420451227&sr=8-28&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

The surround?

You'll want to claim it under warranty if it's relatively new, otherwise you'll want to use contact cement that is meant for speakers. Normal speaker glue doesn't really like kevlar cones or rubber surrounds.

put the mic head on this then put a moleskin strip over it. then use this if the clothes still rub around. I've used it on every show, and one feature got into sundance, so it seems to work well

Scarlet the arctic fox was different from the rest of the arctic foxes. All her friends liked romping in the crunchy snow, while she preferred curling up in her warm den. Everyone else liked playing hide and seek, which she was never very good at. One day, Scarlet wandered far from her den, further than any of the other foxes have ever been before. At least that's what she wants to believe. She went so far that she discovered trees with different shaped leaves, squishy moss and leaf litter, and babbling brooks that weren't partially frozen. Best of all, it was warm! Scarlet was so excited that she didn't even notice another creature nearby--a red fox. At first Scarlet was scared, but then she noticed the fox was just like her, must differently colored. The differently colored fox invited Scarlet to come play with some of his friends. They spent the rest of the day chasing squirrels and voles, romping in the leaf litter, and chasing each other around trees in games of tag. Scarlet soon had to return home, but promised her new friends she would come back and visit, and they promised to come visit this strange place--to them, at least--where foxes were white instead of red and it was cold and snowy most of the time. That night, Scarlet curled up in her warm den and dreamt of trees with differently shaped leaves, squirrels, and red foxes.

I desire this for non-zebra related Halloween purposes.

I also had trouble getting used to the plasticky palmrest on my T430s. So I bought some peel-and-stick suede and cut out some patches for my palmrest: It feels amazing.

The screen still latches on my T430s, but your T440 doesn't have a screen latch anyway. It doesn't look that weird having patches of suede on the palm rest, and the feel far outweighs cosmetic concerns for me. I'm not sure how it will fare as far as keeping it clean over time, we'll have to see. But the price was right for this experiment.

I believe you are obligated by law to put googly-eyes on that.

Get it done, citizen.

Are you in the US? If so, Home Depot, Lowes, carry it in their insulation isle. You might check other building supply stores, lumber yards, etc... It shouldn't be too hard to find.

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This is a bit expensive, but hey: https://www.amazon.com/Owens-Corning-Pink-Insulation-Thick/dp/B074VPZ8SS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1550545644&sr=8-4&keywords=expanded+polystyrene+sheet

I know of quite a few cases but nothing that will fit all that. I think you're going to need to make your own.

With all the stuff you want to carry you could use a suitcase as the actual case to put the foam and stuff inside.

You can buy foam to make the inner of a case. The foam is cubed so you can pluck it out to make the shapes you need.

Just a modern version of this

Next time add some of this to help with bad tapes. Duck 284567 Brand Duct Tape, Single Roll, Unicorn https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B1VFY7K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qNFTDbKF8J9JC

https://www.amazon.com/Set-Shop-Joes-Sticky-Stuff/dp/B00EECHMC4

This tape is similar to the adhesive that is used on command hooks. It is quite strong but can be removed from a wall without damaging the paint. Not cheap but a little goes a long way. Popular on movie sets.