No gatekeeping here. This is a list of tools and supplies that I use for making magnetic bookmarks that I then sell on Etsy, Folksy, etc.
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Supplies
Great quality paper, awesome colour reproduction using my Canon printer.
KOALA Inkjet Satin Photo Paper A4 250gsm 50s
This is my regular (cold) overlaminate. Love it.
Digital Overlaminates Matt 760mm - MDPSupplies UK
Great quality magnets from a UK store, and most importantly, the polarity lines up between each magnet in every pair, so they are perfectly aligned every time.
TMS Self Adhesive Magnets 40 Pairs 35x20mm
I use this laminate for Christmas bookmarks or any that I want to have a little extra sparkle. ✨
32 Sheets Holographic Clear Vinyl Stickers A4
Spare cutting mats. Even though I re-stick my mats, sometimes I treat myself to a new set. Don’t use strong grip mats with paper without sticking them to yourself a few times to remove some of the rack, or you’ll leave half of your bookmarks attached...
[6 Pack] 12x12 Cutting Mat for Cricut Maker
Tools
My favourite cutting machine ❤️
Siser Juliet - High-Precision Vinyl Cutter for Crafters | Hobbycraft
I keep a separate blade housing and blade just for magnetic bookmarks, as cardstock can be pretty tough on a blade with lots of cutting.
Siser® Blade Holder for Juliet and Romeo Plotter
A great quality blade. 60 degrees as that’s best for cutting thicker materials.
Siser 60° Cutter Blade for Siser Housing
Especially with a new mat, you’ll need something to help you lift the bookmarks from the mat when you’ve cut them.
NICAPA Basic Tool Set for Vinyl Weeding
Awesome little scoring board with a handy scoring tool recess so you won’t lose it ever again!
Scor-Pal 24 cm x 19 cm Buddy Mini Scoring Board
Amazing printer and so cheap to run as it uses bottles of ink, not expensive cartridges
Canon PIXMA G550 - High-Volume Photo Printer
Packaging/shipping tools & supplies
Great value cardstock for backing cards
Color Copy A4 Paper - 300gsm (Pack of 125)
Thermal labels for posting orders from my Etsy store. Any brand works with the munbyn thermal printer, so I shop around each time for the best deals.
iSOUL 4X6 Thermal Printer Labels 100x150mm 500
I shop around for these as prices are constantly changing, but I always send my orders in either a board backed envelope or a PIP box.
Triplast 250x A6 C6 Manilla Hard Board Envelopes
Currently the cheapest suppliers of PIP boxes that I’ve found in the UK.
C6/A6 Royal Mail PIP Boxes - Stock Supplies Ltd
I can’t live without my munbyn thermal printer for printing address labels for orders in my Etsy store
