Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Home Studio
27
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 Machine
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"
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 12''
this is a space guard for my heavy duty BIG paper cutter
Spare Guard for BIG Paper Cutter - HFS (R)
Spare blade for my heavy duty BIG paper cutter.
Spare Blade for My BIG Paper Cutter - HFS
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
I use these to make bookmarks and furry badges.
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 50-Pack
I use this to make bookmarks and furry badges.
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System
I use this to punch the hole for the hanging attachment when I make furry badge commissions.
Furry Badge Hole Punch - MROCO Slot Punch
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
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 - HUANUO Lap Laptop Desk
I like this fan cause it's quiet and I can still record with it on.
Amazon Basics 3 Speed Small Room Air Circulator Fan
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 Lanterns
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
WORKLION Paper Trimmer Replacement Blades (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.
WORKLION Small Paper Trimmer, Portable Paper Cutter
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) - Smart speaker with Alexa
I can turn on all my lamps hands free and without getting up. Great for working from home.
Amazon Smart Plug, Works with Alexa
Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape, 1 Roll
The paper I use for packing slips, mailing inserts, basic things.
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper
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
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.
SONGMICS 3-Tier Rolling Cart, 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.
SimpleHouseware Heavy Duty 3-Tier Rolling Cart
I build these up from a couple sets and paired them with fabric drawers to make a ton of storage shelves
Amazon Basics 6-Cube Wire Grid Storage Shelves
I use these with the black wire grid cubes to make a buncha cheap storage for my studio 😊
Pomatree 13x13x13 Inch Storage Cubes - 6 Pack