"Essential DIY Tools for Handmade Wedding Items You Can Find at 100 Yen Stores: Top 3 Picks!"
2017.10.28 published
Let's Gather the Tools Needed for Bride DIY from 100 Yen Shops!
To save on wedding expenses or to create original items that perfectly match the wedding theme,
many brides are taking on DIY projects for welcome items and pre-wedding photo items*
For example, when hand-making love objects, the necessary materials include LOVE-shaped polystyrene and a large number of paper napkin flowers*
But.... the essential item that you absolutely cannot do without during the process to complete it is【tools】 to attach those two together!
As you all know, in this case, it's a glue gun, but there are many other tools useful for bride DIY available at 100 yen shops*
Here are some tools necessary for bride DIY that you can find at 100 yen shops like Daiso, Seria, and Can Do.
DIY Tool Available at 100 Yen Shop① Glue Gun
The most mainstream DIY tool is the glue gun that attaches materials together! Simply put, it’s a type of instant adhesive*
It can bond not just paper and wood, but also plastic and metal, so you can basically DIY with just about any material♩
Do note that at 100 yen shops, you need to purchase the glue gun and the glue sticks separately*
➡ When to Use It!
The glue gun is used for a wide range of wedding item DIYs*
It’s perfect for attaching faux flowers to welcome boards and initial objects, so you can leave all pasting tasks to it♩
You can even easily create sealing stamps with it*
DIY Tool Available at 100 Yen Shop② Grommet Punch
The next DIY tool introduced is the grommet punch, used for reinforcing holes made in paper, fabric, or leather with metal fittings*
It adds a stylish touch and allows you to thread ribbons or cords, which is its charm♩
You need a hole punch to create holes, so don’t forget to purchase it along with the grommet punch*
➡ When to Use It!
The recommended use for the grommet punch is definitely this* Thank You tags!
By adding metal fittings to "THANK YOU" tags and threading ribbon through them to attach to small gifts, they look so cute ♡
You can achieve a more sophisticated wrapping style♩
DIY Tool Available at 100 Yen Shop③ Soldering Iron
The last DIY tool I’ll introduce is the soldering iron, which you might have used in technical and home economics classes in school*
While the soldering iron is typically used to connect circuits, recently, wood burning techniques have become popular♡
Wood burning is a method of burning letters or patterns onto wooden boards, plates, or spoons◎
➡ When to Use It!
It's recommended to utilize the skill of wood burning to DIY a welcoming sign like this♩
Just sketch on a wooden board and carve it by tracing the sketch to complete it*
Brides holding a natural wedding should definitely give it a try♡
What DIY Tools to Use to Make What Items?
I have introduced DIY tools that are essential for hand-making wedding items, and you will definitely not regret having them*
While they can be purchased for 100 yen, most are priced around 300 yen to 800 yen◎
However, they are still incredibly affordable compared to professional-grade tools,
so brides who are determined to DIY for their wedding should gather these tools early according to the small items they want to make♩
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