What supplies do I need to make these projects?

See below for our recommended supplies for both paper cutting machines and laser machines

Paper Cutting Machine Supply List

for layered card stock projects

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Cutting Machine:

Our files are compatible with any machine that can read layered SVG files, such as modern Cricut, Silhouette, Brother Scan n Cut and laser machines.

What We Love: We use a Cricut Maker 3
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Card Stock Paper:

We recommend using 65lb or 80lb card stock for your layered paper shadow box.(80lb will be a bit thicker and sturdier.)

What We Love:
Recollections™ Brand 12x12 card stock: Click here to buy from Amazon

Cardstock Warehouse™ Brand card stock: Click here to buy from Amazon

UK Customer Recommendations (we have not personally tested these):
180gsm card from Hobbycraft

AUS Customer Recommendations (we have not personally tested these):
216gsm card from SkatKatz

65-80lb Cardstock from CraftOnline

Foam Tape or Dots

If you want to add dimension between your layers, we recommend using double sided foam tape. Some of our customers prefer foam dots.

What We Love: Recollections™ Brand double sided foam tape
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Glue

If you want to glue any of your layers, we HIGHLY recommend Bearly Art Glue which comes with a small-tipped applicator. Using too much glue can warp your card stock and get messy. Less is more in this case.

That's why we LOVE Bearly Art Glue

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Acid Free Tape

When you are attaching your photos to the layered card stock frames, it is important to use acid free tape that won't degrade your photos over time.

What We Love: Acid free artist tape
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Shadow Box Frames

When you are ready to frame your project, we recommend using an 8"x8" shadow box frame. If you aren't using spacers between layers, though, these projects can be framed in any standard frame!

Just make sure you are getting the right size frame for your project. All of our shadow box projects are set to cut at 8"x8" but can be resized to any size.

What We Love: Studio Fundamentals from Michaels
Click here to buy from Michaels (we find these frames fit our 8"x8" projects perfectly, but it's always a good idea to check the inside dimensions of the frame and resize your project to fit if needed)

UK Customer Recommendations (we have not personally tested these):
Search 20x20cm Box Frames on Amazon or Hobbycraft (remember to check the inside dimensions of the frame and resize your project to fit if needed).

AUS Customer Recommendations (we have not personally tested these):
Check Spotlight, Kmart or Amazon for square shadow box frames (remember to check the inside dimensions of the frame and resize your project to fit if needed).

Laser Machine Supply List

for acrylic or wood projects

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Laser Machine:

Our files are compatible with any laser machine that can read layered SVG files, such as Glowforge, xTool, WeCreat as well as any machine that uses Lightburn or CorelDraw.

What We Love: We use a Glowforge Pro for our laser projects
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Cast Acrylic Sheets:

We recommend using 1/8" or 1/16" cast acrylic sheets or TruFlat wood by Houston Acrylic.

What We Love: Houston Acrylic cast acrylic sheets.
Click here to shop on their website

Basswood:

We recommend using 1/8" or 1/16" basswood sheets for wood projects.

What We Love: Basswood sheets for crafts

1/16" thick: Click here to buy on Amazon

1/8" thick: Click here to buy on Amazon

Spray Paint:

For wood projects, we love using spray paint to make our projects POP. Be sure to use a sealer, too, to protect your wood and increase lthe longevity of your craft project.

What We Love:

Liquitex spray paint: Click here to buy on Amazon

Liquitex gloss varnish: Click here to buy from Amazon

Glue:

If you want to glue any of your layers, be sure to use a glue that is suitable for your medium.

For paper projects, we HIGHLY recommend Bearly Art Glue which comes with a small-tipped applicator. Using too much glue can warp your card stock and get messy. Less is more in this case.

Bearly Art Glue: Click here to buy from Amazon

Wood Glue: Click here to buy from Amazon

Acrylic Glue: Click here to buy from Amazon

Acid Free Tape:

When you are attaching your photos, it is important to use acid free tape that won't degrade your photos over time.

What We Love: Acid free artist tape
Click here to buy from Amazon

Shadow Box Frames:

When you are ready to frame your project, we recommend using an 8"x8" shadow box frame. If you aren't using spacers between layers, though, these projects can be framed in any standard frame!

Just make sure you are getting the right size frame for your project. All of our shadow box projects are set to cut at 8"x8" but can be resized to any size.

What We Love: Studio Fundamentals from Michaels
Click here to buy from Michaels

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