A quick tip for those plastic bins: shop for them in the fishing supplies aisle. They're often cheaper than the equivalent bins found in the crafting aisle!
For any hot glue project you're working on, use 90% rubbing alcohol to immediately force it to release tension surface. You can also use a sculpting tool and dip it in the alcohol and push it into the lip of where hot glue is holding. You could do that with the PVC pipe if its stuck on too tightly
Excellent recommendations brother!🥃🤘🏼 And remember... If somebody tells you that you have enough craft supplies and that you don't need anymore, stop talking to them immediately! You don't need that kind of negativity in your life...
OMG! My head is exploding with ideas to implement these ideas on my crafting table. So many simple but great and cheap ideas to improve our crafting life. Thank you!
*_It's fun that you use foam for holding crafting tools...but....behind you are some 3D-printers. You could print out these holders as well; in Fantastical designs._*
I use several of those items already, but the hot glue gun holder jumped to the top of my to-do list. I have already warped one cutting board just from the glue gun tipping over when I was a way from the desk.
One really cheap thing that I've come across is a brush holder that Dollar Tree has in their craft isle. I've got a few of them because, while it works great for brushes, you can also store a long of other tools in them for easy access
I so appreciate these DIY quality of life showcases-- simply gets my mind going with ideas to improve my workflow and hobby area, using what i already have. Thank you!!
I have a handmade *signed* by John "texture tool". It's the Holy Grail of crafting tools. Always giving us the kinds of tips that we can't believe we didn't think of ourselves.
Right on, sensei! My crafting table is a mess right now! I could use some of these tips. I made something similar for my scalpel, but also put in a slot for holding all of the new blades, since I have to change it so often. Anyway, great video, my friend. - Rick
I have so many of those plastic parts organizers, they're worth every penny. I love the hot glue gun stand, I'm going to do that, thanks. Also, for the hobby knife holder, carve out the inside of the angled base and use that to hold your extra blades? Great video, all good ideas. Thanks!!!
Im new to dioramas and am absolutley loving your channel. I have a question for you concerning the accelerator. One of my other hobbies is aquascaping and we use super glue to attach epiphyte plants to wood or stone but we just use water to make the superglue set. Have you tried that? If so, is there something you like about the accelerator better?
First... Thank you and thanks for watching :) I haven't heard of using water. I have used baking soda to cure it almost instantly but that'll leave a rough texture. I'll have to try your technique out. Thank you.
it would be cool to see a video where you decorate some of those storage pieces to make them into builds. Not sure if there is to much use so that they wouldn't stand up to it but I thought it would be cool.
I know the tree things I currently need to make stuff is time, space and a reason. I like that hot glue holder DIY and the accelerant tip is a good solution.
Get rid of your significant other, that helpes a lot. And "tree" thould be three in my comment, I should have looked closer before posting, durrr..@@TabletopWitchCRAFT
I was going to suggest a similar idea. I bought big magnetic bar holders that screw into the wall and all my tools and rulers (that are magnetic obviously) are hanging from it.
John great video with a lot of awesome tips. I have been eyeing your glue gun holder for many years trying to figure it out. Thank you for the sneak peak into your studio!
These are all great ideas. My main challenge, however, is mobility. Sometimes I am crafting and modeling at home, and sometimes I pack everything up (except something important that I always forget) and head into the local game store to model with my friends. What suggestions do you have for a mobile workspace?
For sharp stuff, I cut a section of pool noodle the length of my desk edge, split it along one side down to the center hole in the noodle, slide it over your desk/table. It'l pinch and hold on. Stick sharp tools in the noodle handle up. Always ready to go and always safe. Easy place to put stuff when not in use. Even when swapping back and forth between tools. Simple and cheap.
It’s times like this I like to quote David Goggins ….. “You’ll never meet a hater doing better than you.” That’s all you took away from this video… geeze!
A quick tip for those plastic bins: shop for them in the fishing supplies aisle. They're often cheaper than the equivalent bins found in the crafting aisle!
Great tip.
For any hot glue project you're working on, use 90% rubbing alcohol to immediately force it to release tension surface. You can also use a sculpting tool and dip it in the alcohol and push it into the lip of where hot glue is holding. You could do that with the PVC pipe if its stuck on too tightly
Oh wow, I'm totally trying this out. Thank you for sharing that !!!!
Excellent recommendations brother!🥃🤘🏼 And remember...
If somebody tells you that you have enough craft supplies and that you don't need anymore, stop talking to them immediately! You don't need that kind of negativity in your life...
I couldn't agree more haha... have a great weekend!
Manowar - somehow you manage to keep showing up everywhere I lurk on UA-cam :P You just have good tastes.
OMG! My head is exploding with ideas to implement these ideas on my crafting table. So many simple but great and cheap ideas to improve our crafting life. Thank you!
I'm glad you found it helpful ! :)
*_It's fun that you use foam for holding crafting tools...but....behind you are some 3D-printers. You could print out these holders as well; in Fantastical designs._*
Oh I plan on making the blade holder on the FDM.
I use several of those items already, but the hot glue gun holder jumped to the top of my to-do list. I have already warped one cutting board just from the glue gun tipping over when I was a way from the desk.
Right on…. It’ll save your mat for sure.
One really cheap thing that I've come across is a brush holder that Dollar Tree has in their craft isle. I've got a few of them because, while it works great for brushes, you can also store a long of other tools in them for easy access
Very nice!! Amazing what you can find there!
I so appreciate these DIY quality of life showcases-- simply gets my mind going with ideas to improve my workflow and hobby area, using what i already have. Thank you!!
I'm glad you found it helpful :)
I have a handmade *signed* by John "texture tool". It's the Holy Grail of crafting tools. Always giving us the kinds of tips that we can't believe we didn't think of ourselves.
Right on Adam :)
you can buy silicone mats for baking for hot glue gun work.
Right on, sensei! My crafting table is a mess right now! I could use some of these tips. I made something similar for my scalpel, but also put in a slot for holding all of the new blades, since I have to change it so often. Anyway, great video, my friend. - Rick
Time to organize :) Cool idea for the slot to hold the extra blades!
I have so many of those plastic parts organizers, they're worth every penny.
I love the hot glue gun stand, I'm going to do that, thanks.
Also, for the hobby knife holder, carve out the inside of the angled base and use that to hold your extra blades?
Great video, all good ideas. Thanks!!!
Awesome idea for the extra blades ! Currently mine are in .... a plastic organizer haha.
Im new to dioramas and am absolutley loving your channel. I have a question for you concerning the accelerator. One of my other hobbies is aquascaping and we use super glue to attach epiphyte plants to wood or stone but we just use water to make the superglue set. Have you tried that? If so, is there something you like about the accelerator better?
First... Thank you and thanks for watching :) I haven't heard of using water. I have used baking soda to cure it almost instantly but that'll leave a rough texture. I'll have to try your technique out. Thank you.
Great tips! I will definitely be using some of these. Happy Building, Cory
Awesome! Thank you!
I just may craft the blade holder - I get tired of cap on, cap off, cap on, cap off with the X-Acto, I feel like the Karate Kid :P
lol... that's why I made it :)
I have been struggling so long with how to use the accelerant. Love this simple solution. Thanks so much!
You got it. Glad it helped.
it would be cool to see a video where you decorate some of those storage pieces to make them into builds. Not sure if there is to much use so that they wouldn't stand up to it but I thought it would be cool.
Cool idea! My mimic I made on the channel a few months back is a paintbrush holder :)
I know the tree things I currently need to make stuff is time, space and a reason.
I like that hot glue holder DIY and the accelerant tip is a good solution.
I hear ya... lmk when you have a way to make time... I'd like to buy that one :)
Get rid of your significant other, that helpes a lot. And "tree" thould be three in my comment, I should have looked closer before posting, durrr..@@TabletopWitchCRAFT
I have a peg board above my paint station where i have mounted some hefty magnets with bolts to hold my pliers and scalpels.
I was going to suggest a similar idea. I bought big magnetic bar holders that screw into the wall and all my tools and rulers (that are magnetic obviously) are hanging from it.
I've seen that before even in kitchens to hold knives. Great setup!
John great video with a lot of awesome tips. I have been eyeing your glue gun holder for many years trying to figure it out. Thank you for the sneak peak into your studio!
You got it Scott! Now you have a weekend project :)
You show us many good ideas.😊
Thank you! 😊
These are all great ideas. My main challenge, however, is mobility. Sometimes I am crafting and modeling at home, and sometimes I pack everything up (except something important that I always forget) and head into the local game store to model with my friends.
What suggestions do you have for a mobile workspace?
Thank you... now that's an interesting question. Maybe a tiered tackle box would do the trick!
For sharp stuff, I cut a section of pool noodle the length of my desk edge, split it along one side down to the center hole in the noodle, slide it over your desk/table. It'l pinch and hold on. Stick sharp tools in the noodle handle up. Always ready to go and always safe. Easy place to put stuff when not in use. Even when swapping back and forth between tools. Simple and cheap.
Interesting... that might dull the blades a little over time... they won't knock out of that easily? Interesting idea.
These kinds of videos are the best. The kind of video I will come back to and watch again and again until I've made my own designs. Great video!!
Glad you like them!
Interesting small items that contribute to ease of crafting, and safety.
Ty for the video.
Thank you :)
Luv it❤ thx!
I'm glad you like it!!
Put your accelerant in a needle dropper bottle
Great idea!
I always end up using the Wyloch method of just unscrewing the accelerant cap and using the plastic tube inside as my applicator lol
@@mtgtraininggrounds6879 get a needle bottle. You can even peel off the decal an put it on the new bottle
Great vid and there are some ideas in there that I didn’t even know I needed! Love the blade holder and one I will def make!
Right on. I love it as well. A lot!
Did you just make a video telling me to use a coffee mug? That's weird man. 66k subscribers and you tell me it's "important" to use a coffee mug.
It’s times like this I like to quote David Goggins ….. “You’ll never meet a hater doing better than you.” That’s all you took away from this video… geeze!