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We all love innovative new tools, but there are some tried-and-true basic tools
that we continue to rely on. These are some of the "must-have"
basic tools... tools that are often listed on a "bring-to-class"
supply list... tools we must replace from time to time.
Craft knife
Just about every art class I've taken has a craft knife on the
supply list! Made by Excel, a company known for its super-sharp blades,
this precision craft knife has three features I love: a tightly closing safety
cap so I don't cut myself when rummaging through my bag, a soft grip to pamper
my hands (in red, my favorite color!), and a square bushing that prevents the
knife from rolling off the table and into my foot! A bargain price, too!
Just $3.95
Comfort-grip craft knife: $3.95
Adhesives
Crafter's Pick The Ultimate!
Useable as a liquid glue or contact cement, this non-toxic, water-based adhesive
bonds to plastics, metal, painted surfaces, leather, vinyl, paper and more. 2
fluid ounces: $3.15
Glossy
Accents
Glossy Accents, from Ranger, is a clear, three-dimensional glossy medium.
It adheres, protects and dries to a hard, clear finish, providing a glossy
dimension to art projects. Acid-free and non-toxic. Works well with
optical lenses and Tim Holtz Fragments. 2 fluid ounces: $5.95
Judi-Kins Diamond Glaze
This water-based dimensional adhesive from Judi-Kins is a very
versatile art tool. Diamond Glaze is the best adhesive for gluing glitter,
beads, glass, plastic and vellum to paper. Add Diamond Glaze to your artwork for
a beautiful raised glass-like finish. You can thin it with water for a
lacquer-like finish or add drops of dye ink to make custom color glazes. Great
stuff! 2 fluid ounce bottle with covered dispenser tip: $4.95.
Judi-Kins Diamond Glaze: $4.95
Perfect Paper Adhesive (PPA)
Perfect Paper Adhesive, from USArtQuest, is a transparent, UV-protective,
acid-free, archival & non-toxic, this universal acrylic adhesive and medium
is great for every type of paper, plastic, metal, wood & glass. PPA is
non-sticky when wet and absolutely non-tacky when dry. Use PPA for fine art,
collage, montage, assemblage, decoupage, rubberstamping, scrapbooking, book
arts, as a dry pigment medium, glazing, or as a finishing coat.
PPA: Matte, 8 fl.oz. $8.99
Humungo Killer Tape Sheets
Two sheets of 8.5" x 11" heavy-duty double-sided
tape for use with metal
$5.95
Metallic
Rub-ons
Wire cutters