🛠️ DIY Crafting Tools

Free utilities and calculators to make your crafting projects easier and more professional.

🎨 Color Palette Generator

Generate beautiful color schemes for your DIY projects. Click to generate new palettes!

Click the button to generate a palette...

💡 Color Theory Tips

  • Complementary: Colors opposite each other create high contrast
  • Analogous: Colors next to each other create harmony
  • Triadic: Three colors evenly spaced for balance
  • 60-30-10 Rule: Use 60% dominant, 30% secondary, 10% accent

📐 Unit Converter

Convert between common crafting measurements. Perfect for following international patterns and tutorials.

📏 Length

⚖️ Weight

🥛 Volume

🌡️ Temperature

💡 Common Crafting Conversions

Yarn Weight: 100g ≈ 3.5oz
Fabric: 1 yard = 36 inches = 91.44 cm
Knitting Needles: US 8 = 5mm
Baking: 350°F = 175°C

💰 DIY Project Budget Calculator

Calculate material costs and determine the perfect selling price for your handmade crafts.

Materials

Pricing Settings

💡 Pricing Tips for Crafters

  • Materials: Always include ALL materials, even small items like thread or glue
  • Labor: Don't undervalue your time - $15-25/hour is reasonable for skilled work
  • Profit: 30-50% margin is standard for handmade items
  • Market Research: Check what similar items sell for on Etsy or craft fairs