Paper Crafters Save $$ With This Tip

Make Your Own Daubers

I admit I spend a lot of money on paper crafting. I will especially pay for good quality tools. However, I am a very thrifty person and will not spend my money on things that won't last.  Thus I only have about 6 daubers and half of those were given to me at an expo years ago. The other pack of 3, I got at a sale.  I like them but they wear out and I can't pay over $1 for something that wears out so quickly.  So I saw a blog about making your own daubers and I'm going to try this.  I searched and found several how to videos.  I picked this one and wanted to share with you. She says she can make these for under 5 cents.  In bulk, I can't find them under 65 cents!  That's worth my time.

Lightbulb moment!!!  I realized after watching several different videos that they are all using slightly different measurements.  You can make the daubers to fit your finger no matter what size finger you have.  PVC pipe comes in so many sizes.



Reasons To Make Your Own Daubers

• Less than 5 cents each vs 66 cents bought in bulk
• When they wear out you just change the sponge, don't need new pipe
• Buy the PVC in a size that fits your finger comfortably - a custom fit dauber
• Find a plumber that will give you scraps so you save even more
• Borrow the plumbers cutting tool for a bigger savings
• If you do have to buy the supplies get together with friends to share the cost

Leave me a comment and let me know if you make some of these, Karen