Whatever your craft, there are a few essential craft tools that you should always have on hand. Some people enjoy working with scrapbook paper and stickers, while others enjoy making cards and working with fabric and thread. In this blog post, we'll look at the fundamental crafting tools that every crafter should have in their toolbox. So, whether you're new to the world of crafting or have been doing it for years, keep reading for some helpful hints!
What should a beginner crafter have?
Whatever type of papercraft you want to try, having paper, scissors, and glue in your craft room is a must. Others may recommend a few other must-have craft supplies for beginners, but these three are unquestionably the most fundamental.
1. Paper
Paper is, of course, one of the most fundamental crafting materials. While paper is required for all types of paper crafting projects, other types of DIY crafts also require the use of paper in some way, shape, or form. Paper comes in a variety of sizes, weights, colours, textures, and other characteristics. Regular copy paper, cardstock paper, specialty paper (vellum, foil, parchment), watercolour paper, patterned paper, and more are available. While you don't have to buy all of these different types of paper right away, it would be useful to have some on hand, especially if you enjoy card making and scrapbooking. Furthermore, some specialty papers can add a unique touch to your DIY projects.
2. Scissors
A good pair of scissors is one of those tools that every crafter should have. Scissors are a common household item that proves to be one of the most valuable tools in the crafting world. When selecting the best scissors for your DIY projects, consider the following:
- Sharp and smooth blades
- Thicker steel
- Durable
- Rust and corrosion-resistant
- Titanium-coated blade (for extra durability)
- Soft grip handle
- Ergonomically-designed
Scissors are used in card making and scrapbooking to cut cardstock, fussy-cut stamped images (if the matching dies aren't available), cut embellishments, make DIY ephemera, trim other decorative pieces, and cut overhanging bits and pieces. As a result, high-quality scissors are essential craft tools for both novice and experienced crafters.
3. Glue
Most arts and crafts, especially paper crafting, require you to stick things together. Having the proper glue in your crafting toolkit can make or break your project. Aside from scissors, glue (or any type of adhesive) is another well-known item used in crafts. Adhesives, like paper, come in a variety of shapes, sizes, forms, and even colours. As a result, selecting the best glue for your project is critical.
What tools are needed for crafting?
While this will vary depending on the type of crafting project, some basic crafting tools include paper, scissors, adhesives, craft tweezers, craft knife, crafting mat, hot glue gun, bone folder, heat tool, microfiber cloth, and water bottle sprayer. Some of these essential craft tools may fly under the radar and go unnoticed at first, but as you get more into crafting, you'll realise how crucial they are.
If you're a card maker, scrapbooker, or paper crafter, you know how important having the right tools is. You'll be able to make beautiful cards, scrapbook pages, and other DIY paper crafts in no time with these handy and basic crafting tools!
1. Craft tweezers
A seasoned paper crafter understands the importance of keeping a pair of craft tweezers in your craft room. No, you can't use the same tweezers you use to pluck your brows or remove grey hair. A good pair of craft tweezers is essential for a stress-free crafting session! Micro-tip angled tweezers are essential craft supplies for those challenges that only a crafter understands, such as applying sequins, beads, or gems to a surface, picking up tiny embellishments, or moving an intricate die-cut.
2. Craft knife
You will face the dilemma of how to cut through or around tight spots and smaller spaces throughout your crafting journey. A craft knife comes in handy in this situation. This is one of those craft supplies that often goes unnoticed but is extremely useful to have on hand. It provides a clean and precise cut that a pair of scissors cannot. Furthermore, some craft knives are retractable and come in a variety of blade sizes.
3. Hot glue gun
A hot glue gun is probably one of the most important DIY supplies for home decor projects. This common household item comes in handy for a variety of DIY crafts, particularly those that require quick, strong, and long-lasting adhesives. To function properly, a hot glue gun requires hot melt adhesives (glue sticks). The heat from the glue gun melts the solid glue stick, allowing the liquid adhesive to "pass through its barrel onto the material, where it solidifies." (Wikipedia). While some crafters may never use a hot glue gun, we believe it is a useful tool that every crafter should have.
