REVIEW – OK, so I know most people come to the Gadgeteer to read about super high-tech stuff that will revolutionize your life, but as a crafter, this cordless glue gun sets you free! No longer do you have to huddle by a power outlet or string extension cords through your house (hello, tripping hazard!) […]
5StarTool 2600mAh Cordless Lithium Hot Glue Gun review – It’s a game changer! Read More
NEWS – I’m an avid doodler/wannabe artist/stationery addict. So I’m always surfing for cool new notebooks, pens, and markers. Imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon Scorch Markers which let you do pyrography without a wood-burning tool. If you’re not familiar with pyrography, it’s an art method where you use an electric “pen” to burn
This marker burns wood! Read More
NEWS – Have your kids seen your multi-tools and wanted one of their own but aren’t old enough for such a tool? The Wooden Multi-Tool Kit from CRKT is the perfect alternative. It’s a DIY kit that comes with all the parts needed to construct a model of a multi-tool. Recommended for kids ages 7
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REVIEW – Crafters, makers, and DIYers will be excited about the beamo CO2 laser cutter/engraver from FLUX which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Let’s take it for a test drive. What’s is it? beamo is an easy to use small tabletop unit that will allow you to cut and/or engrave a variety of materials
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you think you’re crafty now, just imagine what kind of cool things you can make with a tabletop cutter and engraver like the beamo which just launched on Kickstarter from Flux, the same company who had the successful Flux Delta 3D printer campaign. What is it? beamo is a small desktop
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NEWS – And you thought that the holidays were behind us didn’t you? That’s adorable… Springtime is a busy time for holidays like Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and graduation. That means you’ll need a tool to help you wrap all those gifts you’ll be giving to family and friends. What you need are some
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NEWS – I’ve recently started taking knitting classes, and as with everything I do, I make it my mission to find every accessory for the activity to add to my collection. That means I have a lot of accessories that need to be organized and stored, and I just found the perfect bag for storing
This bag is perfect for storing and organizing all those little things you carry Read More
NEWS – I know crocheting isn’t normally something you’d expect to read about here, but it’s not the craft we’ll be interested in. With this Star Wars Crochet kit, you’ll be able to make Star Wars characters. The kit includes materials needed to craft a Yoda figure and a stormtrooper. A full-color book included in
Crochet Yoda, you will. Read More
NEWS – I’m currently learning to knit, and just like with every interest I have, I need to find as many accessories as I possibly can. While searching for knitting accessories, I discovered plans for making a pair of lighted knitting needles that look like miniature lightsabers on the Instructables website. You start with Lucite
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Crafty fans of Star Wars will enjoy this series of books from Quarto Knows. With the Master Models series, you can build scenes from Star Wars movies, construct models of characters (like Darth Vader or R2-D2) or ships (like the Millennium Falcon). The Learn to Draw series helps you learn, step-by-step, how to draw your
Learn to draw, build, or stitch a galaxy far, far away Read More
If you’ve ever looked at someone’s paracord bracelet and thought “hey, I could make that”, now you can. The Jig Bracelet Maker Parachute Cord Survival Wristband Maker Paracord Braiding Weaving DIY Craft Tool Kit from Yakura comes with everything you need (except the paracord!) to make your own survival bracelets, key fobs and more.
Make your own paracord survival bracelets and fobs with this easy to use jig Read More
Friendship bracelets weren’t a thing when I was a kid, but if they had been, I would have been all over it because I loved making things. Actually I still do. The i-loom is basically a loom that helps kids and adults weave their own bracelets out of colored string by keeping everything organized and
i-loom takes friendship bracelet making to a new level Read More
I remember using a magnifying glass as a kid to burn leaves or bugs or my brothers leg, but never did it occur to me that it could be used for art. FEBO is a crowdfunded project that has far exceeded its goal thus far. The unique glass on top will harness the suns rays
FEBO is an engraver that uses the sunlight to power your creativity Read More
Tragedy struck this morning when the button fell off my pants and I’ve been walking around all day hitching my pants up every so often just because I’m too lazy to go searching for a needle and thread. The situation caused me to remember a gadget from my childhood – the Ronco Buttoneer. Does anyone else remember this
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JetPens.com offers a wide variety of pens and pencils that will make any stationary addict go into a frenzy. We’ve reviewed several of their writing instruments in the past, but today I want to stray off the beaten path and review something a bit out of the ordinary – scissors. JetPens sent me 3 different
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine. You probably have a roll of that wide silver colored tape somewhere out in your garage.You know the stuff, that you have to start a tear with your teeth in order to rip off a strip. That type
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Piperoid is a paper craft robot kit designed and produced in Japan. The robots are made of paper pipes that have pre-drilled holes and marks to show where to cut, fold, and connect them. All you need is a pair of scissors and about 30 minutes for assembly. No need for glue or tape. Many components of
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Duct tape artisans can now enjoy a wide variety of patterns in their favorite cloth tape. Want to create a polka dotted duct tape wallet? Now you can with Platypus Designer Duct Tapes from Fortis Design. There are 14 designs to choose from, that range from plaids and paisley to wicker and leopard. Each
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Crafty geeks will appreciate the new Dremel Trio multi-tool. It can sand, cut and rout materials including wood, plastic, drywall, sheet metal, wall tile and more without switching tools. It has a non-marring base and is capable of a speed range of 10,000 – 20,000 rpm. I think this tool might come in handy for
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Here’s a gadget for all you crafters out there. Instead of using an Xacto or razor blade to cut shapes from paper, there’s the slice Precision Cutter from designer Karim Rashid. The tip is a never-rust ceramic blade that lasts longer than steel and stays sharp forever. It never needs sharpening.
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