Beginners Corner
Stocking Your Workbench or Basic Tool Kit
The is a list of suggested items that you will need in your work area or to include in your basic tool box. This is just a suggestion and you may find other items useful or necessary for specific projects. If you take a class the teacher will expect you to bring the basic tools with you. Any tool box will do. Many miniaturists use a tackle box and there are boxes available in the crafted stores that you might find useful.
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VERY BASIC * X-acto knife with # 11 blades * Self-healing mat * Scissors for paper and fabric * Mitor box with fine tooth blade * Emery board * Medium/fine sandpaper * Small cutting board * 6" ruler * 12" cork back ruler * Masking tape * "scotch" tape * White glue * Old plastic card *(credit type for spreading glue) * tweezers |
* q-tips * Toothpicks * Small clamps/clothespins * rubber bands * Small Paintbrushes * 1" foam brush * Wax paper * Pliers, regular and needle nose * Small screwdriver * Small hammer MORE DETAIL * Small T-square * Manicure scissors * Steel wool (0000) * Wire cutters * Wood glue |
* Cement for plastic * Mono-jet glue gun * T-pins * Pins,needle, thread OTHER TOOLS * Note book and pencil * Damp cloth for messy hands (baby wipes) * Small plastic bags * Rubber gloves * Pin Vise Drill and Drill Bits * Dreme power tool * Table saw * Work light with extension cord |
The plastic cards that come with many Credit Card offers make great spreaders for glue.
Small containers (pill or film canisters) are very helpful for helding things like Q-tips and toothpicks. They also come in handy for holding water for you paint brush or for mixing paints and glue.
Basic skills-- To be able to handle tools with confidence.
- Cut accurately with the x-acto knife.
- Read ruler marks
- Have a basic understanding of glues and how to use them
- Know how to paint smoothly.
Project #1 - Victorian House | Project #2 - Scotts Tissue | Project #4 - Tape Wire Lesson
