🛠️ 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
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⚖️ Weight
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🥛 Volume
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🌡️ Temperature
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💡 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