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yARTstick - 2000 years of Painting on 2000 MM
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By the running meter - the yARTstick presents, in four-color prints, highlights of 2,000 years of painting history. It allows you to tell at a glance that though the themes have barely changed, their manifestations certainly have. This wooden ruler features illustrations and a measuring stick in centimeters and millimeters.
On the yARTstick, the history of painting of the last 2000 years is depicted in 58 selected pictures. The selection process has yielded a mixture of world famous as well as lesser known motifs, which together express the most important themes, techniques and temperaments. The line of images illustrates the development through the centuries: From Roman funeral art and mosaics in the first centuries AD, through works of Islamic, Chinese and Mayan art, into the Renaissance and on to the modern era. Details of eyes and hands are recurring motifs throughout the two millenniums.
On one side of the yARTstick, folding ruler are the pictures. On the flip side, where the 2,000 years of painting history are divided into 2000 mm, the individual works of art are placed in their historical context and referenced according to the period and the artist, the title of the work, the technique used, the year of the work's creation and the country of origin. If the work is immobile, the city where it is located is also named.
Made in Germany
6May2008
Compare at: $29.95 Our Price: $20.00 each
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Drafting Brush
Cleaning an art table after a project often leaves strays: embossing powder, miniature beads, etc. With SilverCrow's Drafting Brush, you can just whisk that mess away—making a once-distressing chore a breeze. The brush is a handy 10 inches long. The beige composition handle is quite sturdy. The soft 100% horsehair bristles dust away the tiniest dust particle.
These were originally used by drafting professionals to clean away erasures. You can probably imagine a way to use this as an artist brush as well.
Imported
SilverCrow Classic
Price: $7.50 Each
Old-Fashioned Laundry Sprinkler - Not Just for Laundry anymore!
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Our old fashioned laundry sprinkler fits easily into most household bottles. We think it best when used with a glass bottle, but it should work in a plastic bottle, too.
Martha Stewart is a fan of the laundry sprinkler and has demonstrated it on her show. It was quite common years ago to sprinkle the laundry and then place it in the refrigerator before ironing. Even before the refrigerator, sprinklers were used to help smooth linens and cottons before the steam iron was around.
We still use one of these when ironing our linen tablecloths and doilies and even with some shirts! If you want to make your linens crisp, then you must try one of these old-fashioned 1950s-style plastic and cork sprinkler to fit in your own bottle.
Consider also using our sprinkler to "water" your artwork. Or, use it with other liquids (be careful that they are safe for plastic and cork).
We have even heard of people placing holy water or ritual waters in bottles and sprinkling about their living spaces for blessings and good fortune.
Made in USA
26April2008
Price: $3.75 Each
Sumi Ink Water Dropper
More Asian Items
Even the accoutrements of painting are beautiful in Asian painting. This elegant elegant white porcelain water dropper is hand-decorated with a traditional flow blue scene. Water Droppers (aka, Water Drippers) are used to control the amount of water dropped onto the grinding stone to make ink from sumi sticks.
Price $4.25 each
Magnetic Poetry Stand with Magnet Words
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More Tools of All Types
Take a break from work or study and create poetry from the comfort of your couch or desk with this portable, all in one Magnetic Poetry Stand. Included are an eclectic collection of over 200 word tiles, including:
dizzy, garden, giggle, lunch, music and ricochet
But the best part is the portable 10 by 13 inch metal board with a sturdy base - everything you need for spontaneous wordplay - or for displaying your favorite magnets.
16March2008
Price: $19.95 each
Hot Foil Pen with Metallic Foil
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More Applicators
Now you can create amazing metallic designs with our Hot Foil Applicator Pen. Transfer elegant metallic foils to almost anything! Great for all kinds of art, craft and memory projects. Simply press the button on the pen and the tip heats up. Place the foil on the surface you want to embellish. Once the pen is hot, start writing on the foil (with the shiny side up). Voilà, the foil transfers and sticks like magic! Try it on ribbon - for a special gift-wrapping effect!
Included with the pen are two reusable stickers, tracing paper, and metallic stamping foil. The pen requires two AA batteries (not included).
10February2008
Out of Stock
Price: $11.50 per Set
Micro Crimping Pliers
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This is the coolest tool! These micro crimpers flatten and finishes a crimp bead ending to a necklace or other piece of beaded jewelry. But, what we love is the size. The pliers themselves measure about 5 inches. But, this little crimper addresses the tiny crimps that you use when making more delicate jewelry and earrings.
Instructions are included.
Made in Taiwan
08January2008
Price: $14.95 Each
Mini Level
More Handy Tools
Our handy little level might be just what you need to hang your pictures or other artwork. Because it is only 1-1/2 inches long, it tucks easily in to a pocket or purse. It also makes a great little gift when you want to guarantee that you are on the level!
11December2007
Price: $2.25 each
Carpenter Pencil Sharpener
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Color Carpenter Pencil Set
Now here's a tool that's been long awaited - a device specifically designed to sharpen those flat carpenter pencils. You know - the pencils that are designed to rest on a straight-edge to draw a straight line more accurately and easily.
Now the need to whittle the pencil to a point with a pen knife is over! Use this great little gizmo to sharpen your carpenter pencils more more easily and safely. And, it even works with other large-diameter pencils.
16November2007
Price: $3.00 each
Micro Swabs with Foam Tips
These little micro swabs are great for cleaning and polishing in tight areas - but you might also consider them for applying paints, glue, chalks and more. Each measures about 3-1/2 inches long with a a tiny foam tip (about 1/4 by 1/16 inch). These were originally made for the electronics industry.
15October2007
Package of 10
Price: $1.85 Package
Black Enameled Insect Pins
More Collage & Assemblage
These double coated black enameled spring steel insect pins have very fine points as you can see in the inset. The pins have slightly larger nylon heads that hold well on to the shaft of the pin for an elegant look and for strength. The enamel provides anti-rust protection. This product is made by hand as it has been for many decades.
Each pin measures about 1-1/2 inches and is less than 1/100 inch in diameter.
Made in the Czech Republic
12September2007
Package of 100
Price: $8.95 Per Package
Measuring Tape Timer
More Useful Décor
We love this timer - not just for its whimsical (and award-winning) design, but because it is both visual and audible. How often we've know that the timer was about to ring - but is it in 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20? After getting up to check over and over again, we were delighted to find this great Tape Timer. Now we can just look up and tell, at least relatively, how much time is left!
It tracks minutes and seconds. To start it, simply pull up on the ring, adjust to the desired time and the tape automatically retracts as the seconds tick by. A loud ring indicates that time is up. It's made of aluminum and plastic and doesn't require batteries.
9September2007
Compare at: $19.99 Our Price: $12.99 Each
Quick Cord Maker
Love those beautiful fiber twists that adorn the projects in all the paper arts magazines? Not so sure how to make them? Try our new battery-operated Kumihimo Cord Maker.
Of course, you can braid using a lucet, a set of braiding cards, a traditional kumihimo marudai, a loom or any other of the many tedious methods. But when you're in a hurry for the perfect fiber embellishment, our Cord Maker fills the bill. Use it to twist fringe. Make sure you choose one or more of SilverCrow's Fibre Assortment packs so you'll have ample fibers to start twisting.
Make four 2-ply cords and then twist all four together! We're sure you'll love this as much as we did when we first saw it!
With a simple touch of the thumb, you can make professional 2- to 4-ply decorative cords as suitable for tassels, ties, fashion trimmings and jewelry; twisted fringe for warp ends and tassels, fiber embellishments for cards, assemblages, collages, ... even hair for your Art Dolls!
Requires 2 AA batteries (not included)
Made in China
Price: $48.00
Vintage Style Equator Sundial & Compass
This modern derivative of an ancient timekeeping device uses the reader's distance from the equator (aka latitude) to help determine the correct time of day.
Simply lay the sundial on a flat level surface and turn it so that the blue compass needle points to the N for North. Keeping the eyelet which holds the cord touching the table, then raise the opposite side of the dial as many degrees as your current latitude.
Each sundial comes with instructions and a list of latitudes (of cities, both large and small, exotic and historic) are included. It will be great fun for kids of all ages to tell time like seafarers (pirates and sailors alike) of old.
Graphics may vary.
Made in Spain
05June2007
Was: $24.95 Now: $22.50 each
Pink Tape Measure
This standard cloth tape measure caught our fancy for two reasons - first of all, everyone needs a measuring tape; and secondly, we loved the color! Add one to your sewing basket; or, keep one in your gym bag (maybe that's not such a great idea); or cut it up and use it in your artwork!
20August2007
Price 85¢ Each
Stainless Steel Dental Mirror
This little dental mirror is the real deal, but please don't start your own practice! We love it for all kinds of reasons. For special maneuvering and assembly, you just can't beat this little specialty tool. Whether your hobby is modeling, vehicle restoration or detail work, or, as an artist, you need that to adjust that particular part of your assemblage, you'll love having one of these around. Our dental mirror measures 7/8 inch in diameter.
This tool is meant for hobby use only.
7August2007
Price $3.75 Each
Holy Toast!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and now it can be the most holy! Push this plastic stamp of Mary into your piece of bread, toast it, and the image of the Blessed Mother will be shown in outline on your finished toast. If you have a toaster oven, it is even more fun! Because, as it toasts, the outline of the Virgin Mary appears in the bread.
Bread/Toast not included.
08June2007
Price: $3.50 each
Mini Detail Pin Vise Drill
This pocket-sized pin vise hand drill is just the ticket for detail jobs. The pin vise (so called because the end will tighten enough to hold a pin!) easily holds each drill bit firmly, so that you can use your hand power to create your hole. Obviously not for large jobs, the mini drill comes with a box or bits and a protective plastic sleeve. The tiny bits range in size from 61-80 (see the inset). We like it for opening up the holes in beads.
23May2007
Price $9.50 per set
Nap Raiser (Bunka Brush)
This little brush is made of slim metal tines that are bent at an angle. The original was created in the 1790s to change the nature of woven materials, threads and yarns. It serves the same purpose today. Use it to brush out yarn to create a fuzzy effect (yarn for Santa's beard). Or, use it to create a fuzzy effect in stitches already sewn in your embroidery - simply brush gently over the stitched area.
Made in USA or Imported
28April2007
Price: $6.50 each
Handy Needle Threader - thread Cutter Combo
We're all familiar with the little aluminum needle threaders with a touch of flimsy wire ready to pull apart at any time. Well, this little gadget is the replacement you need. The same concept applies, but the wire is stronger, but still thin and is attached ever so more securely in a plastic handle. Concealed in a notch at the opposite end is a handy thread cutter.
Qty & Price: 1 - 99¢ 5 - $4.50 10 - $8.50
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Old-Fashioned Emery Strawberry
Fashioned in the same manner for years, the emery strawberry is an essential tool for needleworkers. Simply slide your pin or needle in and out of the red strawberry and the point will again be sharp.
Developed when pins and needles were scarce and dear, the emery strawberry allowed its user to extend the life of pins and needles.
As art today often includes sewing paper to paper, fabric, leather, etc., this little tool has again become essential. Paper and plastics dull the pins and needles and the emery will sharpened them again!
Price: $1.50 each
Clothespin Chopsticks
Do you have trouble with chopsticks? Or, trouble getting that last olive out of a jar? Then these are for you. They're also great for teaching the little ones how to eat Asian food in an almost authentic manner.
Made of durable clear plastic, these also make great tools for crafting.
We can't guarantee you a color as we never know which ones we'll receive. However, if you specify a color preference, we'll try to accommodate your choice.
Price: $3.50 per pair
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Soft Black Eraser
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Made by General Pencil, this wonderfully soft black eraser is wonderful to use. It works just like any other eraser, but is especially useful for erasing charcoal and graphite (pencil) drawings. It measures 1 inch by 1-5/8 inches.
17February2007
Price: $1.55 each
Great Women Rulers Ruler
From Hatshepsut in the 15h century BC to Indira Gandhi of the 20th century and more, the our lacquered wooden ruler displays a list of Great Women Rulers on the back (toped with a likeness of Queen Elizabeth I.
The business side of the ruler includes measurements in both inches and centimeters.
13November2006
Price: $2.25 Each
The 1955 Gadgets Annual: 400 Money-Saving Devices You Can Make!
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As this fun little hardback book describes itself on the front cover:
THIS IS IT!
THIS is the latest annual goldmine of 400 ingenious gadgets and devices which was praised so generously on the radio. THIS is the novelty-packed annual the SUNDAY GRAPHIC once described as: "The very book thousands are looking for"
Remember...YOU can make them ALL!
The 112 pages are packed with over 300 illustrations in the manner of the 1950s. The book's cover has the appearance of having been used over and again, as well it should have been!
This facsimile reproduction of the original includes "an ingenious and fascinating variety of Gadgets and Devices for every purpose including:
Gardening and Home use Christmas and Birthday Gifts Domestic Electrical Purposes Festive Decorations Garage and Car Workshop and Office Shop and Library Indoor Games and Pastimes Home-made Magic Drawing and Design etc. etc.
If you're not handy, now you will be. If you are, you'll not be able to put this delightful new/old book down!
Printed in England
26November2006
Price: $20.50 each
Sky High Matches in Triangle Box
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Does someone light up your life? Well, now you can light up that special someone's life as well. Our Sky High matches arrive in the cleverest box - a triangle - that holds around 110 old fashioned wooden matches in two little slide-out drawers! The sweet bird on the front is as cheery as s/he can be! The box measures 3-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches.
Now, of course, keep these out of the reach of children, please!
27November2006
Price: $4.99 per Box
Rhinestone Pins
When straight pins are just not fancy enough, consider straight pins with glistening crystal heads. How perfect for securing corsages, adorning special pin cushions, adding a note or greeting to a ribbon, and more. Each pin measures 1-3/4 inch.
Rose not included.
13June2006
Box of one Dozen
Price: $5.25
Smart Women Never Miss Fly Swatter
Never miss ANYTHING with this kitschy plastic swatter. It's meant for flying bugs, but who says it cant be used for other pests?
Two swatters shown for illustration.
9June2006
Price: $4.50 each
Disposable Pipette
Traditional Glass Droppers also Available
This one-piece dropper measures 1.5 ml and is particularly useful for applications that are messy - their price makes them easily disposable. But, they can be washed and reused as ell. Graduated to give an indication of the amount of liquid being drawn. Bellows-shaped, leak proof bulb makes use extremely easy and provides excellent drop formation. The stem diameter is 7 mm..
10May2006
Price: 75¢ each
Rubber and Glass Pipette
Our glass and rubber medicine dropper (aka eye dropper) is just the thing you need to pre-wet your watercolors or to add a tiny touch of liquid to any part of your projects. We used these in a class to moisten watercolor pans and it was such a time-saver and a much neater way of working!
Price: $1.25 each
Third Hand Helper Tool
This handy gadget can actually replace another person (well, not completely). But, for those projects that seem impossible because you just can't situate everything, this handy-dandy tool may just fill the bill. It clamps onto any flat surface (such as a table-top), and handily clamps your fabric or other item that has to be held - leaving both of your human hands free to work on the project.
The original tools were called bird and clamp as the device for holding the faric was cleverly shaped as a bird, it's beak holding the project. We found this design much more useful (albeit, more industrial looking) as it enables the project to move or swivel while you work, if necessary.
Price: 6.95 each
Leather Finger Thimble
Because this really clever thimble was developed in Japan, it is sometimes known as a Japanese Leather Thimble. Now universally used by tailors everywhere, you'll love this handy tool. The leather that wraps your finger hosts a debossed plastic band that will help your needle through even the toughest of fabrics. Even better, you can adjust the thimble by the tie joining the two ends of the leather.
Was $1.75 Now $1.25 each
Mini Funnel
Our tiny cosmetic-grade funnel measures 20mm (in the cup) and the spout adds another 15mm. Fashioned of black polypropylene, they are sturdy and re-usable, but are inexpensive enough to use once and throw away. We use them for transferring glass glitter.
Of course, you can make a (plastic) Tin-Man type hat, too!
Ours are not sterilized, so please just use them for your craftwork.
Package Size: 1 - 85¢ 5 - $3.95 10 - $7.50 25 - $17.00
Scherenschnitte Scissors
Whether you are producing Papel Picado or Scherenschnitte Silhouettes, you'll love these scissors. Their longer blades allow for better maneuvering in tight spots and around corners.
We purchased these little scissors on a whim and were absolutely delighted with them when they arrived - we know you'll love them, too!
Price: $2.50 each
Economy Jeweler's Loupe
Get a close-up look at anything from diamonds to spiders with this economy 16mm (lens diameter) 10x jeweler's loupe. The magnifying lens will bring you ten times closer to your subject. Simply swing it out of the protective sheath to use it. Tuck it into your pocket or purse for inspecting those flea-market finds! The snap carrying case will help keep the lens clean.
Price: $5.75 each
Reproduction Sewing Susan Needle Kit
Susan loves to sew and so should you! This old-fashioned sewing kit features nineteen silver eye needles and a threader — perfect for all your sewing, mending and darning needs. Fashioned from the original 1950's needle set, ours is just as useful. And, at 4-1/2 inches by 3 inches, the cardboard sleeve fits nicely in a purse, wallet or overnight bag. What a great addition to a greeting card!
Three kits are shown for illustration only.
Leonardo Rope Maker
What a wonderful tool - invented by Leonardo da Vinci! Our hand-made solid oak rope maker easily creates 2- to 10-ply cord out of any fiber!
Use up your scrap cording and yarn to make a very elegant embellishment for your artwork or clothing. Use finer fibers and make a one-of-a kind bookmark! This tool is not only fun to use, but the solid oak construction makes it an attractive addition to your tool box, or use it for decoration in your atelier!
Da Vinci's original design called for hand operation, which still works well. You can optionally use a variable speed drill or even a hand drill to make the work go a bit faster.
No batteries are necessary, but you will need a clamp or a friend to hold an end while you spin the other end.
Price: $20.00
Light-Up Guadalupe Key Chain
This key chain is ever so special. Made of laser-cut glass and metal, the glow from the internal light helps to add spirituality to even the ordinary task of opening a door, starting a car or locking up treasures.
It is relatively lightweight for it's 3-1/2 inches and solid construction. And, batteries are included!
Clamping Curved Tweezers with Wooden Handle
So many times we use tweezers when completing a special project - only to slip and loosen our hold at the last minute. - Not so with our clamping tweezers!
The wooden handle grips allow for use when heat might be transferred to the regular metal tweezers. So, you'll not only save your project, but your hands, too!
We've found the curved tweezers especially useful when embossing with powder and a heat gun. Of course, they are just the right thing for placing delicate stamps and scraps.
Price: $4.50
Clamping Straight Tweezers with Wooden Handle
Straight tweezers allow for more precision in separating items.
Ruler Tape
We're not really sure how many rulers are on this roll - but we're sure it's a lot! We can't say enough about this great roll of tape. We think it is perfect for showing measurements in your evidence photos and delightful on any scrapbook page where measurements are indicated or relating to grade school!
But you might want to also consider it for decoration. But we think our best use so far is in measuring children for costumes - how hard it is to have them hold the measuring tape while you record the measurements! It's also a great teaching tool.
This is real tape with adhesive on the back. Wouldn't this make the perfect addition to the wrapping for a first day of school gift? We're not sure if the adhesive is acid free or not, so be careful with your treasures.
Price: $7.25
Small Magnifying Glass
You never know when you might need one! Just when you think you can see everything, use one of these so you'll know you can always see a bit more if you just look at things a bit differently. Laurence Olivier called it "cracking your eye." We think it a bit less dangerous to pull out this little plastic magnifying glass!
Pocket Screwdriver
How handy is this little doo-dad? We have used this little 1-inch diameter tool over and over again! What makes it so effective is the range of edge thickness (from 0.030 inch to 0.090 inch) created by a ramp formed on one side.
Have you ever used a dime, a quarter or table knife to loosen or tighten a screw? Each of those misused tools have either strength or width limitations. Not this little tool - you'll love it so much, you'll want to buy a bunch to give away!
Price: $1.75 each
Zenith 586 Staple Remover (Levapunti)
If you really need a smaller staple remover, this is the one for you. It fits neatly in either hand and will remove just about any staple including the industrial staples that close corrugated boxes!
In the ZENITH 586 pocket staple remover you'll find a careful choice of the best materials, excellent finishing and a remarkable working precision - just like all of the other Zenith Products!
Made in Italy
Price: $7.95
PopCam™
It’s not just a photograph, it’s a work of Pop Art!
The Pop Cam produces photos that mimic the image repetition and saturated color palettes of famous pop artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. One snap of the Pop Cam takes four pictures in the span of one second and preserves them in four different hues on one single print.
Each 4 inch x 2-1/2 inch x 1-1/2 inch plastic camera uses any standard 35mm film (use color film for the best effect) and has no flash. With some imagination and a little experimentation you might capture that perfect Pop Cam picture that will lead to your fifteen minutes of fame. Instructions included.
35mm film not included.
Made in China or Taiwan
Price: $13.50
Mini Spatula or Spreader
Our cosmetic-grade mini spatulas are perfect for spreading paste or pigments and for mixing powders with activators. They are fashioned of hard plastic and are quite sturdy. You can reuse them after washing.
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Package Size: 1 - 50¢ 3 - $1.00 10 - $2.90 25 - $6.50
Alcohol Burner for Sealing Wax
Although a candle works well for melting sealing wax, many people prefer an alcohol burner.
Simple, yet elegant, this faceted alcohol burner is 3-1/4 inches in diameter. The bowl is flat-bottomed and it arrives with a safety cap to put out the flame and to prevent alcohol evaporation.
Included is a 1/4 inch long wick with a split-sleeve wick adjustment. Holds 4 oz. of fuel.
Use denatured alcohol (ethanol), available at most hardware stores, with your burner.
Please be very careful with this burner - it is not a toy - and be careful with your fuel as ethanol burns with an invisible flame and is extremely flammable.
Made in USA or China
Price: $5.00 each
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Beading Board
For quick and easy jewelry beading - our flocked bead board helps you in creating single- and multi-stranded bracelets and necklaces in minutes. It helps you measure and adjust bracelet and necklace lengths during your design process.
The numbers printed along the outside channel of the bead board measures necklace length in inches up to 34 inches (86 centimeters) long. You can use the three multi-strand channels located along the outside of the design board for design preparation and bead placement. You'll find the storage compartments offer easy access for jewelry findings, beading needles and cord. Separate your bead styles, colors and sizes for placement in your final project.
The guidelines along the inside of the bead board channel are used to align beads for multi-strand necklaces. Instructions included.
Price: $5.25 each
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Passementerie Ribbon Pleater
Have you ever wondered how to make those wondrous ribbon medallions that you see on vintage millinery and Napoleon-style uniforms? Buying new passementerie is devastatingly expensive. With this fantastic ribbon pleater, you can make them yourself.
The pleater is made of a sturdy fabric backing and stiff fabric louvers. Simply slide your ribbon (or fabric) under the pleats, iron it while still in the pleater and remove the ribbon. Then sew or glue the folds into the shape you want. For wider pleats, slip the ribbon into every other pleat.
Use a fine-gauge ruler to help you maneuver your ribbon or material into the pleater, if necessary.
Compare at $35.99 Our Price: $34.00 Each
Wire Coilers in 4 Sizes
You'll wonder how you ever lived without these fantastic wire coilers. Make your own jump rings, coils, springs, etc.
Simply thread the tip of the wire in the slot at the top of the coiler and start spinning the handle. Voilà - a coil. Use it with all the new art wires - or better yet - with the wired sparkly garland gift wrap! You'll become a professional gift-wrapper with a set of all 4 of these handy tools
Mini - 1/8-inch diameter coil
Small - 1/4-inch diameter coil
Medium - 3/8-inch diameter coil
Large - 5/16-inch diameter coil
Made In China
Packaged in USA
Medium Out of Stock
Package size & Price: Mini - $3.00 Small - $3.00 Large - $3.00
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Zenith 580 Staple Remover (Levapunti)
This is absolutely the best - no exaggeration - staple remover on the planet! You must have one for yourself! Not only does it remove our Zenith Staples, but the Zenith 580 Staple Remover also removes just about every other staple imaginable with amazing ease -- even those huge ones in packing boxes (of course, they take a bit more effort!).
You'll find no sturdier precision-made tool around. In fact, when SilverCrow first received one, staples were coming out of everything...it is that much fun to use.
Price: $14.75 each
Automatic Letter & Number Punch Set
This is the tool of tools!
This is a letter and number punch set for making indentations in wood, paper, leather and metal. You might want to try other surfaces as well, but we've not tested any others.
Our punch has a distinct advantage over standard punches. The highlight of our Automatic Letter & Number Punch Set is the spring-loaded brass handle. so you don't need a mallet to punch the metal, wood, paper, leather, etc.
You can even adjust the tension and/or impact you need for your project!
Each set contains the special adjustable handle, 26 letters, 9 numbers, ampersand (&), decimal/period (.), and a plastic storage case. The impressions are 4mm high by 3.5mm wide.
We include instructions, but think that you'll find this set pretty easy to use!
Price: $30.00
Tassel Master™
Make your own decorative tassels and fringes with Bond America's Tassel Master™.
Use just about any kind of yarn (including knitting yarns), cord, string or ribbon to make unique and inexpensive accents for your cards, books, collages and home decorating projects. You can even make beaded fringe with Tassel Master!
Instructions are included and extra skirt tape for anchoring your cord is available.
Price: $19.95 $10.00
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Tassel Master™ Skirt Tape Refill
Just in case you can't make enough tassels - and you run out of the Skirt Tape that holds your work in place -- SilverCrow has the refill for you!
Price: $3.25 $3.00
Desert Magic Drying Books for Postage Stamps
Did you ever try to soak postage stamps from envelopes only to have them curl up and stick to something else?!?
Well, here's your solution: these innovative drying books are made by Showgard, a premier creator of innovative philately supplies. You must have a drying book for flat out soaking of stamps from paper.
The Desert Magic Drying System uses a special release paper with heavy blotting pages. The release paper will not permit stamps, even those with problem gums like PVA to adhere to the drying surface. The absence of plastic interleaves shortens the time traditionally needed to dry stamps.
Each book has 7 blotters and 6 release pages. Use them over and over again with wonderful results!
Available in 2 sizes:
Large - 8-1/2 by 11 inches - $12.50
Small - 8-1/2 by 5-1/4 inches - $9.50
Book Size & Price: Large - $12.50 Small - $9.50
PaperFix Staple-less Stapler
This handy little gizmo is the earth-friendly staple-less stapler you've been searching for! It's about the size of a D-Battery and is very lightweight.
The manufacturer tells us that it affixes up to four sheets of paper, but we've found that it will actually connect up to six lightweight sheets. It tears, tucks and folds the papers together very neatly - and you won't have to search for staples. Simple operating instructions are included. The manufacturer provides this animated demonstration, so you can see how easy it truly is!
We don't expect this little gadget to replace your stapler - especially if you are using one of SilverCrow's absolutely wonderful Zenith staplers! But, this is the tool you need when staples are not appropriate. It is especially handy for those temporary jobs - like sheets you intend to later shred - no paperclips or staples to remove - your shredder will thank you!
The picture above (as well as the Close-Up) shows the tools on the left and the actual "fix" on the right. We used 2 colors of paper so that you could more easily envision the attachment.
Available in translucent only.
Price: $6.00
Zenith Paper Drill
Our paper drill is made of ABS plastic, with hardened steel hollow punches for paper. Compare our Italian punch to the much more expensive Japanese punch, and you'll be delighted with your savings.
Our punch comes with three punches to make holes either 3mm, 4mm, or 5.5mm. It will perforate a hole through paper, cloth, rubber, leather and more from 9.5mm to 17mm (depending on the diameter of the hollow punch).
Using the drill is quite simple: lay its point vertically on the surface you wish to perforate and press as you turn the drill.
Price: $45.00 Each