One of the most frequently asked questions I get is... what tools and materials do I use.
So here it is... a look into my Tool Box.
Here are a few of my favorite Friendly Plastic tools.
For Cutting: quilters cutting mat, quilters clear acrylic ruler, a mat knife (or utility knife) and a pair of scissors
For Heating and Softening: Griddle and a heat gun. oops... forgot to photo the heat gun.
Non-stick surfaces: Nordic Wear baking pans and flexible silicone baking sheets (cut to project size).
Creating Swirls and Marbling: The Needle Tool and the Marbling Comb.
Cutters: Cookie cutters, craft cutters, clay cutters.
Craft Knife:
There you have it … my favorite tools to use.
There are so many unique and fascinating tool out there that can be used with Friendly Plastic, I hope you discover a few of your own.
If you follow the tool box link above it will take you to my website for more detailed information.
5 comments:
Ok Jana, how come all your tools look so clean and tidy? Mine are always so messy!
The truth is... I keep a separate set of tools just for photos. Trust me the tools I use everyday are not fit for viewing. Nor is the room I work in. I would love to have a studio... that word sounds so glamours. The truth is I have a work room that is a chaotic mess, yet somehow I seem to be productive in there.
I think Jana should post a picture of her craft room...mess and all.......
Is the griddle like a frying pan, with no water - it is just hot? And then on top of that you have another pan?
Would a hot plate heater, that they use to keep food warm, that can be regulated, would that be the same?
All the best - this Blog is great!
/Barbara
Barb - We use a griddle with a non-stick cookie pan placed on top (no water). The griddle heats the pan. We can design the plastic, then remove the non-stick cookie pan and place it in cold water. I don't know if a hot plate with a non-stick pan on top would work because the heat may or may not spread evenly and also i would be afraid of burning yourself. I keep my griddle on just under 200 degrees when working with sticks and around 200-250 when working with pellets. Hope this helps
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