(Part 3) Best paper craft supplies according to redditors
We found 697 Reddit comments discussing the best paper craft supplies. We ranked the 421 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
Stole ideas from this and this. For parchment paper I used this and this and coffee stained them. It was super easy to make and my players really enjoyed it.
To me, watercolors are
the perfecta pretty ok way to get in to painting.A few of my favorite supplies:
And a few of my favorite watercolor youtube channels:
Sometimes amazon ships using packing paper instead of the air bubble protectors, I save those and use them as wrapping paper.
And here’s a 30” roll on amazon for $20
https://www.amazon.com/Kraft-Paper-Roll-150ft-Brown/dp/B01N6584SD
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I was thinking... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01EHICHD8/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_U\_0jeiDbE75986G
As a buyer, I would except the same thing as on Amazon, where marking as a gift means they omit the price from the packing slip.
As a seller of non-bulky items, I offer free kraft paper gift wrapping on all of my items & it delights gift-givers (and a giant-ass roll of kraft paper is only $20 )
You can get aluminum channels with frosted covers to mount your LED strips in.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01LL2SLME/ref=psdc_14325671_t2_B01MYF2P2I
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Here is an alternate idea I have been kicking around for a while for creating a cheap and easy LED strip light diffuser, but I have never tried it: The materials are parchment paper and 2" wide clear packing tape. You can probably find both of these at your local grocery store. You will also need a hand saw and a miter box.
Remove the parchment paper roll from its cardboard package and make a pencil mark one inch from the end of the roll. Holding the roll gently but firmly against one side of the miter box, cut off the end of the roll at the mark using a hand saw (avoid power tools for this operation). Unroll the resulting one inch wide roll of parchment paper and secure in place over the LED strip with a length of 2" wide clear packing tape.
My secret to not having this issue is I use parchment paper for everything.parchment paper on amazon
I line all my pans with this whether I am baking wings, potatoes, cauliflower, yam fries etc. Line bread pans and you never have to waste your time on clean up.
To clean this pan oven cleaner might do the job, but make sure you have good ventilation that stuff seems quite toxic.
Sure thing
I imagine you can find them at your local craft store as well.
Similar to the chubby gorilla bottles but with a steel needle tip.
10Pcs 30 ml Needlle Tip Glue... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071G84WW5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
There are a lot of different companies that sell it in different sizes. This](https://www.amazon.com/x100-Paper-Transfer-Tape-Roll/dp/B017URUT92/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502832580&sr=8-2&keywords=paper+transfer+tape) is just one example and I wouldn't suggest getting one this size unless you know it's what you are wanting.
Here is some more information on the types of tape also.
Paper transfer tape is low tac which means it's less sticky which is why I suggest it but you can also use a low tac clear transfer tape if you want something clear so it's easier to see. The main reason for the low tac is that if it's high tac then the removable vinyl (which is most Cricut brand vinyls) will not stick to the surface well enough to be able to be pulled off a transfer sheet that's really sticky. If you were using one of the higher tac sheets then it wouldn't want to stick. There is also a medium level that I've found varies from brand to brand that should also work.
This video should also help, it's a different project all together but the general idea of the stencil and how to transfer it is there.
One thing that I've learned from experience that where you live makes a difference in regards to a tape being too sticky or not sticky enough. I live in a more humid area and clear shelf liner doesn't work at all for me, it doesn't stick well enough to transfer the images and I've tried the cheap brands and the expensive ones and it's never worked. I also don't find the Cricut Brand to be too sticky, I don't use it because I think it's way overpriced but in a pinch it's worked well for me so to find what works for you is really trial and error. If 30 people say something works and it doesn't work for you, it's not necessarily that anything is wrong it could be any number of factors at play.
Also another thing that tends to be machine specific is the blade settings. What cut works best depends on material, brand of material and age of the blade.
For adhesive vinyls I use Washi Tape or Washi Paper settings on my machine (start with tape then move up as bade gets more dull) and with HTV I use the Vinyl setting for non glitter and Iron On+ for glitter. These work well for me but doing a test cut to find what settings work well for you is VERY helpful. I have a text cut that's a square with a circle inside and some words in print and script that I use which covers pretty much everything I would cut so when I'm using a new material or am having issues I cut out that project on a 4x4 section to see what's working and what isn't.
Two more tricks:
Result: https://i.imgur.com/vAuZxLp.jpg
Ok, there's a couple ways to do this that don't require Etsy.
If you're a DIY-er, You can head to Amazon and pick up some thermal foil After you get that, all you have to do is make your art print in whatever font you want (if you're not comfortable designing it yourself, head to your local printshop). They then can print it via a laser printer. You then just lay your foil over the top and do a medium heat iron over it (or run it through a lamination machine without the lamination strips). The foil then will stick to your laser printed words but nothing else. This option is your cheapest and easiest since you're paying for materials and that's it. It's REALLY simple to do.
The other option is to contact an actual print shop and ask them to do some foil embossing - but this is def. going to be pricier.
And the 3rd option is doing it how you are doing, looking for a vendor to do it... Which would be the mid-range for your pricing, but can prove difficult finding a vendor who will do everything custom for you... It looks like this person does it and has decent reviews... but I'm not sure what size you're looking for.
If you need any help, I'm relatively new at this myself! I only started quilling a few months ago and I'm in loveee with it.
I bought this set off amazon and I -really- like the paper. It's standard width and the colors are represented really well in the picture they have on there. I don't know anything about cutting your own, but like everyone says, that sounds like oodles of work. :( Good luck!
film vs Wrap
It’s called a bone folder Genuine Bone Folder Crafts Scoring Folding Creasing Paper Crafting Scrapbooking Tool for DIY Handmade Leather Burnishing Bookbinding Cards and Paper Crafts
This has been hanging out on my list for awhile! . Perfect 5
I recently bought this 2-pack of Artist's Choice sketch pads. One pad is 75 pages and the thickness of the paper is ideal for painting. Highly recommend!
Honestly keep it simple, people are suggesting quite a bit of different things on here which can be overwhelming.
Pick up a Koi watercolor set and some watercolor paper. I suggest 100% cotton paper, but get whatever you'd like. 2 links below should be everything you need.
Sakura XNCW-30N Koi Field 30 Assorted Watercolors with Brush Sketch Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BKABXOA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P6mWDbWD23SV6
Arches 140 Lb CP Watercolor Pad 12 Sheet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EQHJH10/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P7mWDbKZR4QNA
Honestly, I’m not sure? It’s leftover cards from a target stationary box I bought over a decade ago... They’re a little thinner than cardstock but thicker than an index card. I’m also considering getting something like this ( Fiskars Crafts English Paper Punch Acrylic Set, 2 Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072Q3CFWT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_69vKBbGTEFABJ ) to make punching them out easier.
You're looking for transfer paper! Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Jh-Best-Crafts12-Transfer-Alignment-Adhesive/dp/B017Y20RI6
Although, I usually just use the backing off scrap vinyl. So for future reference save some off your scraps! If you have some vinyl you won't use just trash it for the backer.
For travel I would roll it up with the vinyl facing out. Roll it loosely if it's too tight the vinyl will get wavy, usually that can be fixed during application but imo it's annoying. Tape it up, and not too tightly, a rubber band will leave little dents in the vinyl!
I think my DM would prefer more theatre of the mind, but I am absolutely bollux with it and my group is very tactically minded. So we use a mat + minis the vast majority of the time.
This mat is our go-to for pretty much every encounter. It's easy to use, easy to store, and reusable by anyone in anything we're running, from one-shots to our major campaign.
If we want to work up a dungeon in advance, then there's something more like this. I've used both ways. They're both great.
Minis, you can do in several ways.
Here are 5,000 translucent round tokens that are smaller than an inch. You can use your wet erase marker from your battle map to write numbers on them. You can also use them to denote status effects. There are tons of different colors that you can get them in and in smaller batches than this one, but this will give you an idea of what to look for.
Here are 1" wooden circles. They also come in 2" and 3" varieties. That gives you Small/medium, Large, and Huge creatures.
Oh, and here's a tutorial on how to make paper circle tokens. You can print these out on cardstock, cut them out, and use a glue stick to stick them to your wooden tokens.
And! If you don't want to cut out a shit ton of little paper tokens, you can buy paper punches that will cut them for you. I have them in 1", 2" and 3" size.
I also have Paizo minis, but the circle tokens get used a lot more because they're much more versatile. And players love being able to have their own token for their character.
Perhaps something to do with flower pressing might be a good companion to a journal, I don't know a great deal about it but something like this kit might be nice, but it's out of stock on amazon at the moment, maybe you can find something similar?
Also these photo stickerbooks are pretty fun and would add a personal touch.
it depends on how small the the opening is, but i can almost guarantee that these will work:
https://www.amazon.com/Needle-Applicator-Quilling-Precision-Squeeze/dp/B071G84WW5/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549984557&sr=8-4&keywords=needle+bottles
I want to print text on a textured background similar to D&D rulebooks. Is it better to include that texture in a PDF file for print, or to print on paper that already has this appearance? This book will have images printed inside as well.
I've seen a couple examples on Amazon, but not sure about the quality of them.
The one I linked before was a 1.5" punch. There's a 2" punch as well which is about 1" on each side.
>I watched the video tutorial but how do we stick the card together? It looks like on this max c you painted most of the areas. Wouldn't that make it more difficult for it to stick to the blank card since most of the adhesive side is covered with paint now?
All you need is the edges to be clear of paint since the edges will hold the rest down. The rest doesn't really matter.
>Also for the gold lettering is there a specific link? I only found these two on amazon: Therm O Web Deco Foil (Pack of 20), Gold and Deco Foil, 5 Transfer Sheets, 6" x 12", Gold.
This is the foil I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SW79E0A
>If you commission cards for people can you share them here on reddit as well?
Sure, I'm not going to post my stuff too much because I don't want to spam the subreddit though. People would get bored/annoyed with it eventually.
I have some experience with leather but would definitely say I’m a beginner still.
If you’d stitch each side of the opening, you’d get a little less deformity when you put the knife in.
You could also wet the leather and use a creaser or something similar to get nice hard lines along your leather. This would make a better fit for the knife.
Otherwise, are you gunna carry it on your belt or in your pocket? You may add a simple belt loop and I think it’d make it a little more functional.
Cool project though! Looks nice hope I didn’t sound like I was being too critical about it.
Get yourself a flower press. Something like this. Really you don't need anything special, absorbent paper and a couple of heavy books works just as well.
Next, and this is the hard part, find someone who knows plants in your area. Here in the states there are 'nature walks' where you'll spend an afternoon rambling around identifying plants and wildlife. Public garden tours are also a good option, but may not want you to take cuttings.
Collect cuttings by putting them in labeled baggies, go home and press cuttings, mount them when they are dry, label your mounted plants with the local and Latin names. Use them as flashcards.
I did this as a kid for a hobby and having more experiences with a plant besides a picture in a book really helped in memorization. (I climbed that steep hill, and this was in the rocks at the top, it tasted like lemon, that flavor comes from oxalic acid, it's oxalis alpina)
Scrapbook Paper
Every time I go into the local dollar store there are 2 cashiers that are always happy and smiling and always have something nice to say. I use coupons so I’m in there quite a bit and they are so polite and welcoming.
I have been using these exclusively: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G4GRUBU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qKtUzbPXCR6VB
My sister gave me the two pack last Christmas and I had been looking for a use for them, so I've used them for this project. I'm on book 3 now, should be almost 6 by the time I'm done.
For someone just starting out, quality paper is the most important thing followed by paint and brushes. I recommend shopping online as you'll pay 2-3x more locally (unless you have a Blick store nearby, they usually match their online prices) and you can set your girlfriend up nicely without breaking the bank. I'm not sure what you're looking to spend so I'll try to give you a decent range of options.
Paint
Cotman and Van Gogh are the student versions of professional brands (Winsor Newton & Rembrandt) and the most often suggested for beginners. They come in pans (dried paint blocks you swipe with a wet brush to reactivate) and tubes. Though these are student grade they're both used professionally and very high quality. They're lightfast (won't fade with exposure to sun), use the same pigments that the professional brands do (though with a smaller amount) and are both very reasonably priced. And if she enjoys painting and looks to upgrade in the future, she could pick up the Professional version with minimal relearning how the paint performs (All brands behave a little differently on paper).
Of the two I would suggest Van Gogh as they're extremely vibrant, the pans are very easy to rewet (Cotman pans are difficult to get pigment from in my experience, and for someone learning to paint having to scrub a pan with a brush will be frustrating. The tubes better.) and come in nice compact travel sets that have a built in palette for mixing. The Set of 12 Pans is plenty to start with, you can mix a wide variety of colors from that. The 18 pan + 2 tube set is a great option as well as it gives you a nice variety of warm and cool primaries as well as convenient greens and earth colors, it comes with a small brush and sponge, I'd go with that one. The larger sets of 30-48 aren't necessary as they're mostly colors that are mixed from the single pigment paints included in the smaller sets, but if you think she'd enjoy having a ton of colors available without having to mix those are something you can look at too.
If you wanna ball out a little bit and get her some professional paints, Da Vinci has a ton of pan and tube set options. The 12 Full Pan Set again has everything she'd need getting started. They're as good as any brand out there. The pans are also twice the size of the student brand options and will last a very long time.
There's a ton of great paints out there, I suggest these because they're great value as well as quality and don't include a lot of the weird and rarely used colors you find in a lot of sets. I'd go with pans because they're ready to go as soon as you open them, you don't have to wait for the tube paint to dry for a day or two before you can store it or take it with you, they're very attractive gifts that are nice to look at (if you look on youtube you'll see 100s of videos of people just opening them and showing them off) and you can refill them with your own tube paints later on once you know what you like and start building your own palette. This time of the year there's tons of deals out there so if you find a nice set of Winsor Newton or something on amazon that's a great snag as well. Just avoid "store" brands like Artist's Loft or Masters Touch, or the tons of really cheap chinese sets you'll find online.
Paper
100% Cotton is the way to go. It can handle any technique and can take a ton of water without buckling or falling apart. Even the nicest paint will appear dull on poor watercolor paper and they can't handle much water before they start to give out. It can be a little pricey but it's well worth it. Again there's tons of brands but Arches is the most used and it's excellent so I don't wanna bog you don't with a bunch of brands. You could also grab a 22x30 inch sheet of Arches and tear it into a variety of smaller sheets (this is the most common and frugal way). Cold press is medium textured, Hot Press is smooth and Rough is obvious. Cold press is the most versatile so I'd start there. I don't use sketchbooks but if you're looking for something like that I've heard these are good.
Brushes
Brushes are personal preference, some people only use one for everything and some people like a variety of size and hair types. If you wanna keep it simple a 10 or 12 Round is a good workhorse that can handle small detail and a larger wash. There's sets if you wanna get her a few to see what she likes. Synthetic or a blend is where I'd start as real sable or squirrel is pretty expensive. There's water brushes that aren't "traditional" but are popular for sketching or coloring ink art and are easy to use.
Hope this helps!
Sketchbook is from Leda Art Supply, it's a great quality book! Amazon link
I can vouch for this being a really nice sketchbook at a decent price: https://www.amazon.com/Leda-Art-Supply-Softbound-Sketchbook/dp/B00YVS969S
Although the nicer the sketchbook, the harder it is to fill it up with less-than-high-quality sketches.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z3N9W62 this is what I decided on getting since my only craft store was out..
Here is the mobile version of your link
I would suggest this Winsor and Newton Cotman set. It comes with a nice round brush. May seem a bit pricey but it will last a long time and the quality is well worth it. If I was starting over, this is what I would get.
This is the best paper for the price that I've found, but also Strathmore is pretty good.
That's really...all you need to get started.
Maybe a few more brushes would be useful here or there, but just about any watercolor brushes will work.
Transfer Paper
Why don’t you use graphite transfer paper and then ink it freehand? https://www.amazon.com/Graphite-Transfer-Paper-Tracing-MyArtscape/dp/B018YR1G30
I use this for everything. No smoke stains at all.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017Y20RI6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.AxQCbV41213Q
You just apply it to your surface before hand and then peel it off after