As someone who is proud to call themselves a crafter, I understand how easy it is to rack up a ton of hobbies and an endless wishlist of tools and supplies. Socks are great, but what better way to support the crafty people in your life than with gifts that help them create amazing things? So I put together this list of gifts for crafters to help you this holiday season.
This is a collective list, in no particular order, of 12 useful gifts for crafters that they actually want. Also, great for those that want to get started with hands-on hobbies.
1. Craft Utility Carts
There is nothing more useful than storage for all of the materials and tools you accumulate as a crafter.
Help them stay clutter free and organized to keep their craft space clear to start new projects.
2. Compartment Storage Boxes
Don’t forget all of the little knick-knacks that your crafter’s been saving for future creations.
Small compartment storage boxes are equally as useful. You can never have enough for pins, buttons, glues, glitter…you get it!
3. Quality Fine Tip Paint Brushes
Whether your crafter is an aspiring Van Gough or a trending cosplayer, a set of quality fine tip paint brushes will always come in handy.
There are little projects you can work on that won’t benefit from the skill of painting.
4. Paint Brush Cleaner
With painting, you’re always going to need to clean your supplies.
A great way to preserve your brushes is with a paint brush cleaning cup to properly clean them after each use.
5. Starter Sculpting Set
A sculpting set is not just useful for clay artists. These tools are extremely versatile and can also be used for making candles, nail art, soap-making and other things.
6. Multi-Use Airbrush Kit
From 3D printed miniatures to face masks, an airbrush kit helps to enhance many types of projects. Think of all the painting possibilities!
In addition to the kit, you can really up the gift with a basic set of acrylic paints or edible airbrush paint, if your crafter wants to get into baking.
7. Dremel Rotary Tool Kit
As a crafter, you’ve more than likely found yourself in need of a rotary tool. A Dremel kit is helpful for wood crafts and any projects that may require carving, polishing, or engraving.
8. Portable Mending Machine
Whether you’re designing a costume or developing a backdrop set, you’ll find that a portable mending machine is super convenient.
Easy-to-use with no learning curve.
9. A Laser Cutter & Engraver
If they don’t have one already, a laser cutter is the perfect addition to a crafter’s arsenal of tools to tackle projects–big or small.
I personally use an xTool P2 and I love this machine. It’s got enough power to get through all kinds of materials like wood and acrylic, but it’s small enough to still be considered a desktop laser. It opens doors for your crafter to create everything from puzzles to coasters with its ability to cut, engrave, and score.
10. Cordless Hot Glue Gun
All kinds of adhesives are valuable to a crafter. You have cement glue, your beloved Krazy Glue, and useful aerosol glues with activators.
However, there is rarely a time I don’t reach for my hot glue gun. There is nothing worse than being stuck at your outlet, so a wireless hot glue gun will definitely be appreciated.
11. Self-Healing Cutting Mat
As a crafter of all kinds of things, I’ve found myself in need of a cutting surface that won’t mess up my craft table. A self-healing cutting mat is great for cutting all kinds of materials from vinyl to cardboard.
12. A Motivational Craft Mug
The only thing that keeps me going more than making is caffeine! This ‘Make Cool Sh*t’ mug is a fun and motivational crafty gift that’s both useful and inspiring.
There it is a list of 12 useful gifts for crafters that they’ll actually want! Now you have some gift ideas for the crafters in your life to get you started. From a tools to storage ideas, these ideas are great to share as Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, or other thank you gifts.
