Tools of the trade
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Tools of the Trade: Glowforge Aura
Last Fall, we acquired this shiny new tool to expand the kind of intricate cutting and engraving we could do. Here it is — the glowforge Aura. If you have the crafting bug, chances are you have seen many of the amazing projects that makers are creating using in-home craft lasers. We were particularly drawn…
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Tools of the Trade: A Cricut Maker
A Cricut Maker is a wonderful addition to any craft room. I bought mine for $179 from the refurbished section of the Cricut website (link). I have used the Maker to cut 1/16″ basswood, veneer, paper, cardstock, mat board, 2 mm chip board, vinyl, fabric, and felt. By using different attachments, I can also draw,…
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Tools of the Trade: Scale Fabrics from Spoonflower
We can always find so many fabrics that work in miniature at local fabric shops, particularly solids or small calico prints. But what about when you want a pattern that isn’t available in 1:12 scale? My recommendation is Spoonflower (link)! You can support independent artists or upload your own patterns. You have a TON of…
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Tools of the Trade: Custom Color Palettes from Coolors.co
Picking fun color combinations for houses and rooms is a great aspect of miniature design. The website coolors.co (link) is a free tool that lets you pick complementary colors based on any number of fixed colors. I learned about it from Wei’s Domestika course, “DIY Miniature House & Furnishing for Beginners” (link), which I am…
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