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Over the course of my development in my various hobbies, artforms and other pursuits, I have found many great products that I am comfortable endorsing for others to use.
I am not officially sponsored by any of these brands but I use them regularly and when you shop them from my links I will receive a standard commission from Amazon at no additional cost to you.
Tools:
Grabbers
This is a great set of tools for working with tiny things.
You get 2 tiny mechanical grabbers (aka "tiny robot hands) and 2 Magnetic Wands.
You get 2 tiny mechanical grabbers (aka "tiny robot hands) and 2 Magnetic Wands.
Scratch Brushes
I love these for cleaning surfaces after a painting or gluing round. Many of the ceramics I use are resistant to paint and glue "outside the lines" but you've still got to give them a good rub and scrap to get the stuff off for a clean look.
Set includes Fiber, Nylon, Steel and Brass brushes and those said materials can retract into the handle, so as you wear down or goof-up the brush-tips with use, you can easily trim off the ends for a fresh new brush when you need one.
Set includes Fiber, Nylon, Steel and Brass brushes and those said materials can retract into the handle, so as you wear down or goof-up the brush-tips with use, you can easily trim off the ends for a fresh new brush when you need one.
Micro-Drilling
The pin-vise (long black thing that you put drill bits in) in this kit is great for it's price. It works way better than others I've bought on their own. The bits stay secure and are gripped in very well. . The micro-bits are also vital for micro-crafting.
I use this to drill bases where I need trees or to pass wires through models... really anything that needs an eensie teensie hole.
The table vice I have yet to use, but I'm glad to have it .
I use this to drill bases where I need trees or to pass wires through models... really anything that needs an eensie teensie hole.
The table vice I have yet to use, but I'm glad to have it .
One note on the bits... they are small.... so very small.....
And that means delicate... so they will break.... but that's the price of doing business.... drill bits break, it doesn't mean they're bad, it just means you have to work on your skills with them.
But that being said, the price to quality ratio is such that I won't mind buying these again when I need a fresh set.
And that means delicate... so they will break.... but that's the price of doing business.... drill bits break, it doesn't mean they're bad, it just means you have to work on your skills with them.
But that being said, the price to quality ratio is such that I won't mind buying these again when I need a fresh set.
Art Supplies
Astro Turf Paper
This is a great and simple solution for doing flat smooth areas of turf. I mostly use it on sales displays but it is also handy for more confined spaces and refined shapes where flocking is hard to scatter.
Superglue - Megapack
When it comes to Superglue (or Cyanoacrylate aka "CA Glue") I genuniely feel that most formulations are about the same and the only variable is the pricing, quantity and delivery method.
So that's what I factor into my purchases.
So that's what I factor into my purchases.
I like this brand because you get a lot of tubes for a good price and one tube is enough for a single session.
Its a very flowy formulation that can get into cracks for reinforcing bonds and the bottle works well with the precision tips linked below.
Its a very flowy formulation that can get into cracks for reinforcing bonds and the bottle works well with the precision tips linked below.
Opinions vary on whether to get huge bottle or littles. But I've decided for me that the single use ones are best because they act as a time-management tool. Once I use a full tube it's a good indicator that I need to finish up for the night or move onto another kind of project. Once they're empty they make great greebles and if I don't use a whole tube in one go and forget to cap it, well I've only lost just a small amount instead of ruining a huge bottle.
Super Glue Tips
Mentioned these above... They work great with the liquid "flowy" type CA glue (the original formulation) You really don't need that much CA glue (that's what make it so "SUPER"") and these tips great for helping you get glue just where you want it and especially when you find that you need to do some reinforcement of connections by squeezing it into a tiny little crack.
Superglue - Gel Control
Though I've already said that most CA glue is essentially the same stuff, I do draw a bit of a distinction when it comes to the gel type. "Loctite" is the original brand and their gel CA glue is great for when you need the glue to puddle up more rather than spread all over. There are other brands that I like just as well, but they're tough to find as consistently as Loctite.
The dispenser tube has it's issues (I detail them and how to hack them in this TikTok) but it also make a great greeeble once you've got ALL THE GLUE out.
Wood Glue
This is the brand that I'm currently using. It's got a nice viscosity and the round shape of the bottle is more practical than the typical flat type bottles and feels better in the hand.
I can glue and clamp a piece and it's solid enough to remove the clamps within about 30 mintes to an hour... which is nice when you have a limited supply of clamps... like I do.
I can glue and clamp a piece and it's solid enough to remove the clamps within about 30 mintes to an hour... which is nice when you have a limited supply of clamps... like I do.
Figurines and Miniatures
[ready made]
[ready made]
I have yet to use any of these sets in my work, but I've had them on my wishlist for years. If they're anything like the other plastic figures I've used I expect them to be a little finicky to paint, though conquerable with a good plastic primer...
But! the details and variety are fantastic and each set has multiples of each figure type.
I wish I'd these as a kid.
I wish I'd these as a kid.
Space Laser Team - by TimMee
Excellent for achieving a campy Sci-Fi vibe.
- Robots
- Aliens
- Space Rangers
- Astronauts
- AND MORE...
- Robots
- Aliens
- Space Rangers
- Astronauts
- AND MORE...
Aliens -vs- Humans
These are figures are a bit more in a vein of "Cosmic Horror" and are clearly inspired by HP Lovecraft. I see these are more of an earthly invasion kind of story.
Fantasy Heroes - by TimMee
These are your more traditional D&D type rangers, wizards, etc.
Base Camp - Mars
These would be great on their own or to kitbash into something else.
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I heard my inner child cry out with glee when I found th
Base Camp - Military
Same as Above...
it's nice to make everything from scratch, but sometimes you just want to build a world and it can be tedious to make it all. These bits would be great for buiilding out any world from your head whether its a military base or lab or anything really.
it's nice to make everything from scratch, but sometimes you just want to build a world and it can be tedious to make it all. These bits would be great for buiilding out any world from your head whether its a military base or lab or anything really.
Base Camp - Old West
Same as above and above that.
Paint em, Kitbash em, or use them as is.
This set gives a more rustic and olde timey feel.
Paint em, Kitbash em, or use them as is.
This set gives a more rustic and olde timey feel.
Miscellaneous Things:
Time Cubes - ADHD MUST
These are available with different times on them.
Just flip the side up for the timer you need and you're on your way.
Just flip the side up for the timer you need and you're on your way.
Great for timing dry times on different things or even just for managing your project time or homework or chores... or whatever....
I have several that I use constantly.
Case Handles
I love a good case... I make them out stuff I find or simply overhaul exisitng cases...that I find
These are sturdy and easy to install.
These are sturdy and easy to install.
Latches
Carrying right along with the above... if you're gonna have a cool custom case, you're gonna need some latches too.
These are spring-loaded and very versatile.
These are spring-loaded and very versatile.
Metal Corner Reinforcements - Large
Thse are just another cool detail to add to case or box you're making or fixing up.
Best for big things like trunks and display cases.
Best for big things like trunks and display cases.
Metal Corner Reinforcement - Small
These ones are smaller, about 3/4"
I like to use them for my tool and supply cases
I like to use them for my tool and supply cases
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I'll be honest... I bought these for a thing that they didn't work for (it was too heavy) but I was still impressed by them. I think they'd be great for smaller lightweight things you want to scoot around.
NOT FOR A HUGE TOOL CHEST (as I learned)
but:
- Flower Pots
- Storage Boxes
- Other Stuff....
NOT FOR A HUGE TOOL CHEST (as I learned)
but:
- Flower Pots
- Storage Boxes
- Other Stuff....
Shoe Heel Reinforcement
I discovered these as a means to extend the life of my shoes...
I wear my shoes to death, but the heels often wear down while the rest of the shoe is still in the game. I recommend putting these on as a preemptive measure when you get some new kicks. They don't work as well after you've already worn a hole through, but it's not impossible.
I wear my shoes to death, but the heels often wear down while the rest of the shoe is still in the game. I recommend putting these on as a preemptive measure when you get some new kicks. They don't work as well after you've already worn a hole through, but it's not impossible.
They come in more "regular" colors too, but why pass on a chance to make your shoes jus a smidge more exciting.
This site is a work in progress.
I intend to keep adding products and adjusting the UX constantly.
If you're familiar with my art and want me to fast-track the posting of something that you've seen in my work, plese let me know, but otherwise I hope that I will eventually cover all bases.
I intend to keep adding products and adjusting the UX constantly.
If you're familiar with my art and want me to fast-track the posting of something that you've seen in my work, plese let me know, but otherwise I hope that I will eventually cover all bases.
Thanks for looking and reading this far.
