Tools of the Trade

I sometimes wonder if all crafters use everyday things as tools or is it just me?

I have heard rumours of crafters using the sofa arm as a pin cushion and ice cube trays to mould soaps and wax melts, here’s my story…………………

Now don’t get me wrong, I do not skimp on the quality of my creations, the paints I use are top quality paints and I only use the finest brushes but I do use a jam jar of water and a tea towel to clean them out after.

As I settle down to start painting a new piece of glass, I prepare my paint palette, or should I say my white plate with cling film stretched over it

(Voila! Instant paint palette, when I’ve finished I just throw the cling film away, no mess)

Then I reach for the kitchen roll and nail varnish remover (Yep, you heard right) no I’m not about to do a manicure, I’m about to ensure that all dust and grease is removed from the glass.

You know that pretty frosted technique on my glasses? Done with a washing up sponge from the supermarket and any air bubbles in the paint are sorted out with the point of a cocktail stick. 

Cotton buds are my tools for correcting any tiny mishaps; a scalpel is always on hand to remove any unwanted paint that has dried. Oh and if I have trouble opening a bottle of paint……………………….

A good old-fashioned ‘nutcracker’ does the trick!!!!

These are just a few of my tools of the trade………..

What are yours?