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Home Studio
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items Things I use in my home studio that help me run my art business.
It prints up to 13x19, Scans up to 11x17, has 2 trays, and breaths life into my art business. This is the second epson workforce I've had. My first one lasted me 5 years after vigorous use; still works, its a family printer now. He's retired.
My Printer That I LOVE - Epson Workforce Pro WF-7840 Wireless All-in-One Wide-Format Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13" x 19", Copy, Scan and Fax, 50-Page ADF, 500-sheet Paper Capacity, 4.3" Screen
I use this to round corners off my bookmarks in big stacks instead of individually. This is something I wish I'd bought sooner.
Corner Rounder - Akiles Diamond-1 Desktop Corner Rounding Machine with 1/4" Blade
This is the blade I bought to use with the Diamond brand corner rounder (also in this list). It comes with a blade, but it wasn't round enough for the look I was going for. There are lots of kinds of blades you can buy for it.
Corner Rounding Blade - Akiles Diamond-1 3/8" (10mm) Knife
I use this to make notepads, books, mailing inserts… anything I cut, it takes 1/1000 of the time. Love it.
BIG Paper Cutter (400 Sheets) - HFS (R) Heavy Duty Guillotine Paper Cutter -12'' (12'' Paper Cutter)
this is a space guard for my heavy duty BIG paper cutter
Spare Guard for BIG Paper Cutter - HFS (R) Heavy Duty Guillotine Paper Cutter -12'' (Replacement Cutting Stick)
Spare blade for my heavy duty BIG paper cutter.
Spare Blade for My BIG Paper Cutter - HFS (R) Paper Cutter Blade for HFS 12'' Heavy Duty Guillotine A4 Paper Cutter
I use this to organized my important freelance papers. If they're attached to the wall, they're less likely to get lost.
File Organizer - EasyPAG 5 Pockets Mesh Wall File Holder Office Hanging File Folder Magazine Rack Mail Sorter Bin | Nametag Label Included, Black
I use these to make bookmarks and furry badges.
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4-Inches, 3 mil thick, 50-Pack (TP3854-50),Clear, Packaging may vary
I use this to make bookmarks and furry badges.
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X)
I use this to punch the hole for the hanging attachment when I make furry badge commissions.
Furry Badge Hole Punch - MROCO Hole Punch Slot Punch Badge Hole Punch for ID Cards,Hand Held,No Burrs Holes,One Slot Hole Puncher for ID Badges Hole Punch for Badge,Metal Hole Punch for ID Cards,Badge Holes,15mm x 3mm Hole
My house always seem to be dark… so I use this to clamp onto my lap desk to be able to draw on my couch. Very handy.
Light for my Lap Desk - LEPOWER Clip on Light / Book Light / Reading Light with 2 Color Changeable/ Night Light Clip on for Desk, Bed Headboard and Computers (Black)
I received this as a gift for christmas, and i was a little unsure, but OMG I use it everyday. It makes working out of my studio with my family so nice. I use it for my laptop and my iPad, and then My sketchbook can sit on it without sliding off and ...
Lap Desk I love so much more than I thought I would - HUANUO Lap Laptop Desk - Portable Lap Desk with Pillow Cushion, Fits up to 15.6 inch Laptop, with Anti-Slip Strip & Storage Function for Home Office Students Use as Computer Laptop Stand, Book Tablet
I like this fan cause it's quiet and I can still record with it on.
Quiet Fan for my Studio - Amazon Basics 3 Speed Small Room Air Circulator Fan, 7-Inch, Black
I hang these on the wall behind my computer screen so I can work at night without the glare of a lamp.
Mini Lantern String Lights - 20 White Nylon Hanging Lanterns with Warm White Bulbs Included, 13 Feet Long, Waterproof for Indoor / Outdoor Lighting, Plug in, Connectable up to 22 Strands
I've used this paper from freestyle photo since 2012, and it is SO good. Love love love. I use the luster finish in the 8x10 size and the 11x14 size. I order the 100 sheet box, usually 5-7 at a time. They're amazing. I use it with my Epson Workforce ...
Best Photo Paper for Art Prints - Arista-II RC Lustre Inkjet Paper - 252gsm 8x10/100 Sheets
These are replacement blades for my small paper cutter
Small Paper Cutter Replacement Blades - WORKLION Paper Trimmer Replacement Blades with Automatic Security Safeguard Design - A4 Paper Cutter Blade Refill (4 Pack)
This is my little paper cutter I use this for little cuts, like 5-10 sheets or so of paper or so instead of having to set up my 400 sheet cutter.
Small Paper Cutter - WORKLION Small Paper Trimmer, Portable Paper Cutter for Label, Origami, Card, Photo, Coupon, Scrapbook, Cardstock, Laminated Paper, and Craft Project
Working from home makes time go by super fast. I have have her set alarms, remind me to do stuff, play music, etc, all hands free.
Echo Dot (3rd Gen, 2018 release) - Smart speaker with Alexa - Charcoal
I can turn on all my lamps hands free and without getting up. Great for working from home.
For Lights - Amazon Smart Plug, for home automation, Works with Alexa - A Certified for Humans Device
Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape, 1.88" x 65.6 yd, Designed for Packing, Shipping and Mailing, Strong Seal on All Box Types, 3" Core, Clear, 1 Roll (3850-60)
The paper I use for packing slips, mailing inserts, basic things.
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inch 20Lb Paper - 8 Ream Case (4,000 Sheets), 92 GE Bright White
if you have back/neck/shoulder pain from drawing, working vertical can help solve a lot of those issues, and this tool can help.
back/neck/shoulder pain from drawing? try this - adjustable desktop art board 16in x 12in
I use this to hold all my colored pencils and pens on my desk so I can easily access them when drawing in my sketchbook 😊
Art Supplies Organizer - Marbrasse Wooden Pen Organizer, Multi-Functional DIY Pen Holder Box, Desktop Stationary, Easy Assembly, Home Office Art Supplies Organizer Storage with Drawer (B12-Cherry Color)
I use this to hold my merchandise. It lives in my studio closet and I can wheel it out to my desk when it's time to pack orders.
Roller Cart - SONGMICS 3-Tier Rolling Cart, Storage Cart with Wheels, Space-Saving Rolling Storage Cart, for Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, 15.7 x 8.7 x 23.6 Inches, White UKSC009W01
This holds my shipping supplies. I keep it in my studio closet and I roll it out to my workstation when I pack orders.
Roller Cart - SimpleHouseware Heavy Duty 3-Tier Metal Utility Rolling Cart, Turquoise
I build these up from a couple sets and paired them with fabric drawers to make a ton of storage shelves
Square Shelving - Amazon Basics 6-Cube Wire Grid Storage Shelves, 14" x 14" Stackable Cubes, Black
I use these with the black wire grid cubes to make a buncha cheap storage for my studio 😊
Storage Drawers for Grid Cubes - Pomatree 13x13x13 Inch Storage Cubes - 6 Pack - Fun Colored Large Storage Bins | Dual Handles | Foldable Cube Baskets for Home, Kids Room, Closet and Toys Organization | Fabric Cube Bin (Colorful)