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Paper punchers: Wal-mart carries a new line of Fiskars hand punch that comes in different sizes and different kind of punches. I bought one that punches out hearts! I have a small Walmart so I am sure they have a better selection in the bigger stores. Jennifer |
Glue: I saw this idea for glue at one of the schools where I supply teach. If you sometimes just need a "dot" of glue for something, put some tacky glue into one of your plastic film cannisters and keep the lid on obviously keep a supply of toothpicks nearby(maybe even tape some to the cannister.)Then when you need just a dab of glue, it's easy to get. I love my glue syringes, but sometimes, if I haven't been giving it's sponge regular drinks, it could be dried up, and when I need glue, I ususally need it now! Hope this helps with some of those fiddley gluing jobs. Cheryl |
Dremel speed control: I ordered my speed control for the Dremel from Micro Mark. I also have the hanger that clamps on the table and suspends the flex tool from about 2 to 2½ ft above the table, from Micro Mark. It is so handy. Fannye |
Gluing Styrofoam: I have used Liquid Nails or that type of glue for Styrofoam Roz Weitzman |
Glue: For anyone who uses glue in a tube like Goop, once you've used the glue that first time the cap always seem to get glued to the throat of the tube and you can't remove it. Next time you use the glue, wipe off the throat with a paper towel and smear Vaseline around the throat and screw on the cap. It's amazing how easy it is to remove the cap the next time. Paula |
Toolbox item: Haven't noticed any mention of Clotilde's Handy Seam Guide. It is sturdy plastic, has several measurement guides on it, that can be used for inside or outside 45* corners, and for measuring widths down to 3/8. It is 2-1/4 x 2-1/2 so fits easily in the tool box. My new Clotilde's sewing catalog (not mini) arrived today, so I thought of it. Check out www.clotilde.com MAP Puyallup |
Dollhouse Factory: Here is an interesting site to look at-- it is "To Dream of a Dollhouse" and is a dollhouse factory in miniature. http://www.geocities.com/salssite/to_dream_of_a_dollhouse.htm Marlene Chapman in Ontario |
Cutting a straight Line: What I discovered was if I wanted a truly straight line, I lined up my "metal" ruler and took several shallow cuts with the Xacto knife against the ruler, rather than trying to cut through with one deep cut. Suzi |
Chrysnbon kits: For glue, Testor's "Model Master Liquid Cement for Plastic Models" does a great job. The bottle comes with a long, skinny spout, so you can put one drop of cement exactly where you want it, or run a skinny little line of cement right along an edge. Bought it at a store that sells model car kits. Whatever glue you get, make sure it's for styrene. Lee |
Gluing tiny leaves to the ground: I haven't tried this, but this is what I would try. Mix white glue with water until it's thin enough to spray (Windex bottle or equivalent). Spray glue to cover surface. Be kind of liberal with glue. Sprinkle leaves over wet glue. Roll lightly with a brayer (a rubber roller) to set the leaves into the glue. Tom Berkner |
Gluing jewelry: I love to use epoxy to repair jewelry and many other things. It is durable. I prefer the 5-minute quick set up kind. I've used this to fix earrings and to make an entire "tree" of old jewelry that I use at Christmas time. W. Marie Werth |
Tool kit: Below is a list of suggested/recommended items for a tool kit. You don't need all of this stuff to start, and you probably have most of it already. A tackle box is a good carryall. W. Marie Werth |
Tool kit: Below is a list of suggested/recommended items for a tool kit. You don't need all of this stuff to start, and you probably have most of it already. A tackle box is a good carryall. Dani |
Chrysnbon Glue: Using Crazy Glue is what is wrong with your project. Get a tube of the glue used to put models together. It melts the two pieces of plastic together and makes a nice, tight fit. Crazy glue is the same as instant and is NOT good for plastic furniture. Patricia LeBeau |
Dean Jensen/Thin Glass: I'm sorry to say that Dean Jenson is no longer doing miniatures due to poor health. This was in his last Newsletter to me in May. A loss of a very talented man. However, he has sold portions of his business. Thin glass is now being carried by: George Wrisley, 17784 SE Paradise Drive, Milwaukie, OR 97267 (503) 653-2591. He also sold his Roo Glues and Rainbow Design Items in 1"; 1/2"; and Quarter Inch items to other people to continue. Ruth, Grass Valley, CA |
Dremel Accessories: Widget Supply. Check out their website for drill bits and other Dremel accessories (cheaper than MicroMark) and lots of fun gadgets. http://www.widgetsupply Jan in Charlotte |
Glass: For thin, thin glass, try Rainbow Designs. RainbowDJ@AOL.com. He also has a video by Anker Rasmussen showing how to make a jig to cut it squarely and accurately. This is tough glass to work with, because it will simply break where it wants if you try to cut it with the standard glass cutter from the hardware store. Stores which sell stained glass supplies have a cutter with a oil reservoir in the handle that will cut it properly. Jeanne |
Cutting Lite Brite Pegs: I placed the pegs on a terry towel, held down the large end with my index finger and thumb and sawed the smaller end off with a fine toothed jeweler's saw. This is very quick and easy to do, and I've never even come close to needing a transfusion. You can also hold the peg inside a plastic bag and cut the smaller end off with wire cutters. The flying bits are caught by the bag. Darlene Focazio on Long Island |
Frosting! Gosh, this depends on what type of frosting you need to replicate. Glass stain white (or with a touch of any color for pastels) is great for a glaze icing. Caulking, 3-dimension paint or puff paint are good for frosting cakes. Used with an EMBOSSART TOOL, which is like a syringe, more detail can be attained. Also, Sculpey, kneaded to a very soft consistency, can be used,"fluffing" up with the tip of an X-acto knife. Mary Eccher |
Potato Chip Bag: I use wax paper and a hemostat... I put the glue in and press it for a while with the rippled pinchers (hemostats.) After it has set a while, 15-30 min., trim and there you go. Oops- I do put the seam up the center back... then pinch the two ends. There is a clear fabric glue I have been using that seems to work on anything. Billie Joy Eller |
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