Handicraft Magazine Spring 2014 | Page 30

30 Tips & Tricks Helpful pointers for crafters All crafters are after those tips and tricks to make their trade more cost-effective and efficient, but have you ever thought of just making your craft tools and materials last longer? Nikki White presents five inspiring pointers on how to re-vamp the old, instead of spending more money on buying brand new. Sharpen your craft scissors so they last longer Did you buy those special craft scissors that cost a lot of money? Even if you didn’t a sure tip for crafters is to sharpen your scissors using sandpaper. Sandpaper can be found at very affordable price in B&Q stores, eBay or Amazon, and a piece of sandpaper will last you a very long time. Why not store your markers horizontally? Sharpie pens can be incredibly expensive; some stores (like WHSmith) charge £9 for a pack of 3 black ink permanent markers. If you got some spare markers, a tip to make the ink last longer is to store them horizontally in a box.