You may be interested in crafting something up to pass the time or you've been creating masterpieces for a while now. Either way, there are tools that can help you out with your work for better quality. Plus, they can shave off the time it takes to make something. Here are a few.
1. Electronic Cutting Machine
It's a burden sometimes to cut out figures or designs precisely, especially if you don't have the steadiest hands. There's a machine that can do the work for you. All you have to do is learn your way through the software that comes with it and program the cuts you want to make.
One you can check out is the Cricut Explore 3. It has its own app that world with phones, tablets, and computers via Bluetooth. It can cut through more than 100 materials easily like cardstock, heat press vinyl, vinyl stickers, cork, and more.
You can also purchase a Cricut cutting mat and tools dispensing on what you will use it for. It's useful for shirt making, sticker cutting, or even template cutting so you'll have smooth cutouts that you can paste to other thicker materials as guidelines.
2. Sewing Machine
Some projects require fabrics like costumes, DIY pillowcases, and whatnot. More often than not, you're going to need to sew those too. A sewing machine will save you the time of throwing individual stitches, and it might even do it more efficiently and flawlessly.
The Brother Sewing and Quilting machine is a good one, as suggested by ItsMeJD. The machine won't take up a lot of space and it has 60 built-in stitches you can choose from, which you can view from an LCD screen.
3. Dremel Tool Kit
The Dremel is the kind of tool you won't even think about buying until you actually need it. It works for carving, etching, sanding, and sharpening. It's a versatile drill that can be used for many types of crafts, like sanding down the edges of resin or smoothing out EVA foam.
The Dremel 200 is applicable to a variety of materials like wood, glass, resin, foam, plastic, and more. You can choose between speeds of 15,000 rpm to 35,000 rpm. It comes with 21 different attachments so you can choose which tip fits the job.
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4. Heat Press Machine
This one isn't as generally used, but it is essential if you work with prints and fabrics. Heat press machines are needed for heat transfer vinyl and dark or light transfer prints. This pairs well with the electronic cutting machine and sewing machine if you want to sell personalized items.
The Cricut EasyPress 2 is a good starter machine. It's small and easy to use. You can adjust the temperature up to 200 degrees Celsius, as well as the timer. The possibility is endless with what you can print from shirts to banners.
5. Hot Glue Gun
This shouldn't be on the list since this is the most obvious thing any crafter should have, but it's here anyway. A hot glue gun is essential especially if your crafts involve putting a lot of things together, as suggested by My Modernment. It can put basically anything together.
For additional mobility, you can take a look at the GoGonova Cordless Hot Glue Gun. You won't have to be stuck near an outlet every time you use it. It heats faster than most hot glue guns and it automatically powers off when not in use for three and a half minutes.
6. Wood Burning Kit
If you want to add your own hand-drawn designs on leather or wood, you can use a wood burner for that. It's good for engraving and shaping as well. Some look like a soldering iron, so be careful which one you buy.
One suggestion would be the WEP Dual Pen Wood Burning Kit. It comes with 31 different tips and has a soft grip for long hours with the device. You also be getting a safety holder for when you want to set it down, as well as free unfinished wood to try to tool out.
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