If you’re a maker, casual crafter, or small-business owner, these are the tools I actually use and love.
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Equipment
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Aliencell X1 Laser
Aliencell X1 LaserI have been so impressed with my Aliencell laser. It's bigger than the typical desktop laser, but still small enough to not require a lot of extra room.
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WeCreat Lumos Lasers
WeCreat LumosThe WeCreat Lumos is the portable laser I use when I need flexibility in where I work. It’s compact, powerful, easy to run, and still gives me clean, consistent results on wood, metal, and more.
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Fumeclear
Fumeclear MachinesFumeclear is my go-to brand for fume and smoke extraction. I have two of their units and they offer great quality for the price.
Glue & Adhesive
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Starbond Thick CA Super Glue
Starbond Thick on AmazonA reliable CA super glue that bonds quickly and holds extremely well.
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Starbond Accelerator
Starbond Accelerator on AmazonA quick spray that makes CA glue set almost immediately. Perfect when you need the bond to happen fast.
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3M 367MP Double-Sided Adhesive
Double-Sided Adhesive on AmazonDouble-sided adhesive that bonds extremely well. Perfect for attaching small pieces where you want a clean finish.
Painting
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High Density Foam Rollers
Foam Rollers on AmazonThese are what I use when I need paint to go down smooth without fighting brush lines. I use these mainly for painting on wood and MDF. There are a lot of rollers out there, but these are the best (in my opinion 😉)
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Paint Squeeze Bottles
Check out on AmazonThese are what I use to keep paint ready and easy to control while I’m working. The inverted design keeps it flowing so I’m not constantly stopping to shake or mess with bottles.
Laser Software
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Laser Map Maker
Check Out LaserMapMaker.comLaser Map Maker is specifically designed for creating multi-layer vector maps for laser cutting and engraving. It's simply the best.
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Kim & Garrett Make It! - The Maker Place
Check Out Kim & GarrettI've learned so much from Kim & Garrett. Their subscription is definately worth the money.
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Cuttle
Check Out CuttleCuttle will save you time personalizing designs. If you're new to laser design, this will save you so much time and get you up and going faster!
Software, Tech Tools, & Services
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Shopify - My Online Store & POS System
Check Out ShopifyI use Shopify to run my business: website, online store, and POS. It keeps products, orders, and payments all in one place.
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CapCut
Check Out CapCutWhat I use to edit most of my videos. Simple to use and works great for both short and long videos.
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