Comments on: Tools of the Trade http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/01/tools-of-the-trade/ Daily Inspiration For Home And Life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:58:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kathleen http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/01/tools-of-the-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-397 Kathleen Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:37:45 +0000 http://twigandthistle.com/blog/?p=32#comment-397 Hi Dianne, I don't know why I didn't think to cover this but thanks for asking! For projects that need a super hold and that are flat (like a poster to foam core) I ONLY use <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IFBE?ie=UTF8&tag=twigandthistle-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00006IFBE" rel="nofollow">Super 77 Spray Mount</a>. This can be sprayed on and dries quickly so it needs to be applied within a few minutes. It's not repositionable so be sure you know where you want things to lay. For craft projects I typically use <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IF5J?ie=UTF8&tag=twigandthistle-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00006IF5J" rel="nofollow">Scotch double-sided tape</a>. This can be found on large wide rolls and this is what I prefer to use. It's not as thick as what you typically find in drugstores so it makes a smoother finish. Hi Dianne, I don’t know why I didn’t think to cover this but thanks for asking! For projects that need a super hold and that are flat (like a poster to foam core) I ONLY use Super 77 Spray Mount. This can be sprayed on and dries quickly so it needs to be applied within a few minutes. It’s not repositionable so be sure you know where you want things to lay. For craft projects I typically use Scotch double-sided tape. This can be found on large wide rolls and this is what I prefer to use. It’s not as thick as what you typically find in drugstores so it makes a smoother finish.

]]> By: Valentine’s Day 2009, Part One « eat, drink, and be crafty http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/01/tools-of-the-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-382 Valentine’s Day 2009, Part One « eat, drink, and be crafty Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:23:49 +0000 http://twigandthistle.com/blog/?p=32#comment-382 [...] Make a slew of these adorable pie boxes. It will be handy if you have these tools. [...]

[...] Make a slew of these adorable pie boxes. It will be handy if you have these tools. [...]

]]> By: Dianne http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/01/tools-of-the-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-373 Dianne Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:03:45 +0000 http://twigandthistle.com/blog/?p=32#comment-373 Thank you! Very informative. I was just curious, could you share your recommendations for glue? Thank you! Very informative. I was just curious, could you share your recommendations for glue?

]]> By: Liz http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/01/tools-of-the-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-255 Liz Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:42:32 +0000 http://twigandthistle.com/blog/?p=32#comment-255 So glad I found your site. Found this post very useful. Any books you'd recommend to learning Illustrator? So glad I found your site. Found this post very useful. Any books you’d recommend to learning Illustrator?

]]> By: DIY Sweetheart Brownie Valentine | Twig & Thistle Blog http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/01/tools-of-the-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-197 DIY Sweetheart Brownie Valentine | Twig & Thistle Blog Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:31:44 +0000 http://twigandthistle.com/blog/?p=32#comment-197 [...] | TOOLS | ARCHIVES | CONTACT | ABOUT A COLLECTION OF DAILY INSPIRATION FOR HOME AND LIFE Search [...]

[...] | TOOLS | ARCHIVES | CONTACT | ABOUT A COLLECTION OF DAILY INSPIRATION FOR HOME AND LIFE Search [...]

]]> By: *ceci* http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/01/tools-of-the-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-110 *ceci* Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:37:21 +0000 http://twigandthistle.com/blog/?p=32#comment-110 Very very helpful! Thank you very much! I'm adding a link from my blog too. I also show my inspirations and work that I do, but never thought of how helpful it is to actually see the tools we use. I loove all the different blades for the rotary paper trimmer. Good luck with everything, and hello to your little dog from mine , hehe! :) Very very helpful! Thank you very much!
I’m adding a link from my blog too. I also show my inspirations and work that I do, but never thought of how helpful it is to actually see the tools we use. I loove all the different blades for the rotary paper trimmer. Good luck with everything, and hello to your little dog from mine , hehe! :)

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/01/tools-of-the-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Kathleen Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:29:33 +0000 http://twigandthistle.com/blog/?p=32#comment-92 Of course! Thank you and hope it's helpful! Of course! Thank you and hope it’s helpful!

]]> By: Your Reader http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/01/tools-of-the-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Your Reader Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:14:01 +0000 http://twigandthistle.com/blog/?p=32#comment-90 Wow! Thank you very much! I always wanted to write in my site something like that. Can I take part of your post to my blog? Of course, I will add backlink? Regards, Timur Alhimenkov Wow! Thank you very much!
I always wanted to write in my site something like that. Can I take part of your post to my blog?
Of course, I will add backlink?

Regards, Timur Alhimenkov

]]> By: rachel best http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/01/tools-of-the-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-73 rachel best Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:52:02 +0000 http://twigandthistle.com/blog/?p=32#comment-73 I'm glad I saw this post, I've been in the market for a new printer, and the one you mentioned looks like it could be just the solution. The paper trimmer looks like something I should own too. Thanks! I’m glad I saw this post, I’ve been in the market for a new printer, and the one you mentioned looks like it could be just the solution. The paper trimmer looks like something I should own too. Thanks!

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/01/tools-of-the-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Kathleen Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:23:57 +0000 http://twigandthistle.com/blog/?p=32#comment-41 It has quite a few handy new features like multiple art boards and better gradient tools. <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator/features/?view=topnew" rel="nofollow">Here</a> is a list of some of the new things. Wether they're worth an upgrade is the $200 question. If you use it daily then I'd say yes, but if you only use it for the occasional card then CS3 is probably more than enough. It has quite a few handy new features like multiple art boards and better gradient tools. Here is a list of some of the new things. Wether they’re worth an upgrade is the $200 question. If you use it daily then I’d say yes, but if you only use it for the occasional card then CS3 is probably more than enough.

]]> By: Rotary Tools http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/01/tools-of-the-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Rotary Tools Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:38:52 +0000 http://twigandthistle.com/blog/?p=32#comment-40 your blog is very nice and informative.please keep it up.your tools are universally used for detailed and precise woodworking, auto detailing, model making and jewelry work. Thanks your blog is very nice and informative.please keep it up.your tools are universally used for detailed and precise woodworking, auto detailing, model making and jewelry work.
Thanks

]]> By: Terri http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/01/tools-of-the-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Terri Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:14:49 +0000 http://twigandthistle.com/blog/?p=32#comment-39 Can't believe I never knew about the fiskars paper cutter with blade options!! wow that just opened my world! thanks for a fun site to keep me inspired at work! Can’t believe I never knew about the fiskars paper cutter with blade options!! wow that just opened my world!
thanks for a fun site to keep me inspired at work!

]]> By: Melissa http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/01/tools-of-the-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Melissa Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:23:17 +0000 http://twigandthistle.com/blog/?p=32#comment-38 I just discovered your blog, too. Thanks, Twitter! We have a lot of tools in common! Although, I'm curious about CS4, how does it rate to CS3? I'm hesitant to make the upgrade. My favorite tool is my tephlon bonefolder. It cost like $20 for the thing and it's money WELL spent. I had previously bought a cheapie from a local craft store, and it burnished my paper [when I didn't want it to], melted when I tried to score paper and was just a plastic-y cheap mess. Since the Tephlon bonefolder has lower coefficient of kinetic friction, it doesn't burnish and smooths paper like a dream. I just discovered your blog, too. Thanks, Twitter!

We have a lot of tools in common! Although, I’m curious about CS4, how does it rate to CS3? I’m hesitant to make the upgrade.

My favorite tool is my tephlon bonefolder. It cost like $20 for the thing and it’s money WELL spent. I had previously bought a cheapie from a local craft store, and it burnished my paper [when I didn't want it to], melted when I tried to score paper and was just a plastic-y cheap mess. Since the Tephlon bonefolder has lower coefficient of kinetic friction, it doesn’t burnish and smooths paper like a dream.

]]> By: rachel http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/01/tools-of-the-trade/comment-page-1/#comment-35 rachel Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:50:07 +0000 http://twigandthistle.com/blog/?p=32#comment-35 hey Kathleen, just discovered your blog! I'll definitely have to look through it more later & add a link to it from mine :) hey Kathleen, just discovered your blog! I’ll definitely have to look through it more later & add a link to it from mine :)

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