Tools & Supplies for Miniature Kits

Published 2020-01-11
A lot of people ask "I just got my first kit, what do I need to have a good experience putting it together?" Well, here you go! A whole video about the tools and supplies I've used and why I recommend them. Enjoy! And feel free to ask questions and give your recommendations in the comments. I'd love to see what you do!

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All Comments (21)
  • @DulceN
    You can purchase a few cutting mats from the Dollar Store, tape them together with masking tape (turn them over so that the masking tape is underneath) and voilá, a much cheaper cutting board and as large as you wish.
  • @kellywood354
    I use a needle point bottle for gluing , so much thinner layer of glue
  • Thankyou for the heads up. I blindly bought several box kits today. I heard about them on Youtube and fell in love. Tfs & take care 🦉🎨
  • @Sarah-cq4ih
    Wax paper is great to lay down when gluing, it won't stick to projects, easy to remove stuff that's laying there to dry.
  • @quiltedwithlove
    Other thing that helps is labeling the pieces with pencil so you don't accidentally glue the wrong pieces together. I have a bone folder and hadn't thought of using it. Great tips!
  • @brxndygee
    Thank you so much for this video! It’s very helpful!!
  • Thank you for this! I have just found a miniature that I fell in love with, but I’m very methodical so I have printed some freebie projects to practice on and I realized straightaway that I will end better scissors, and....and... but it was hard to find someone doing this exact craftwork to see what type of art goodies they love the most. I’ll pop back in with completed projects!
  • @bytof5
    Hi! Just found your channel yesterday. How do you keep your brushes soft without the glue hardening?I use the same clue and would love to try the brushes on my next kit. I told my daughter about your channel, I gave her the garden tea room today for her birthday. She is excited to watch you videos. Thank you for posting all the details, I wish I found you sooner
  • I also keep emery boards or nail files. They are much easier to use in sanding tiny spaces.
  • @user-dt5oc7ui1k
    Ask your dad?!?!😅 Some if us know our way around a tool box,especially those of us who diy things.
  • @snails317
    Needed a video just like this thank you :)
  • @sonumb731
    This was an awesome video just got into miniatures and dollhouse decor a month ago, I have kits coming from China in the next week.
  • @mookzmom
    Hi, Michelle! I feel kind of like I know you after the Paris cafe videos! I’m doing my craft work at my job for now, when I’m able to have a break, so I bought a rolling train case to hold my tools as well as the pieces of the current house. And I wanted to tell you I found a set of precision screwdrivers that are magnetic! Yay! My cats make it impossible for me to play much at home. Love seeing your tools, and can’t wait to see what you do next!
  • I was just going to search for this video and it came in my recommendation.
  • @Alyssa-ui7bf
    Thanks for the video! Just bought that glue last week to try, as none of the kinds I’ve tried worked well for me. Do you wait for the glue to become tacky at all, or how do you best use it for things that use the beads? I always have a hard time with beads in the kits. I could also use some brushes, fabric scissors, bone folder, and a fresh exactions knife!
  • @lynndee455
    Reverse tweezers are a lifesaver. They clamp as well as tweeze lol