KATIE'S TOOL KIT!
We just can’t deny it. When we look back, we know we’ve had some seriously incredible opportunities to work on projects in all facets of the event and film industries. If you’ve been around for some time, you know and love some of our favorite projects just as much as we do - like this one! Or this one! Or, have you seen THESE?!
Here at Uncommon, we love sharing those perfectly crafted finished projects as much as we love sharing how the heck we bring that stuff to life. And the truth is that we have a LOT of tools that we rely on to make that magic happen.
Photo by Nicole Christine Photography. @nicole.christine_
We LOVE that we can pull back the curtain - orrrrr open our Dewalt Tough System Tool Kit - to show you the ordinary supplies that help us create some extraordinary things!
FIRST THINGS FIRST:
ATTIRE
The important thing is to find pieces that fit YOU!
Think: comfortable and functional with compartments to allow you to keep important tools on you while you’re moving around!
Photos by Nicole Christine Photography. @nicole.christine_
Here’s what we love:
Carhartt Jacket
Carhartt Insulated Bibs - Mine are Youth XL, quilted, & insulated with zippers on the leg bottoms so I can slip in and out of them with my boots on!
Carhartt Stocking Hat
Nike Running Shoes
Fishing Vest
Fanny Pack
Ariat Utility Cowboy Boots
Pictured Below: Duluth Trading Co. Bib Overalls
And here’s how they look in action!
Photos by Nicole Christine Photography. @nicole.christine_
TOOLS + SUPPLIES
Here it is - a list of all of the essentials that we keep with us! Yes, some of these items are an investment, but many can be super simple. See links to specific products we love but know that we buy a lot of the generic supplies at Dollar Tree!
SMALL HAND TOOLS
Photo by Nicole Christine Photography. @nicole.christine_
Ratchet Screwdriver
Channellock Pliers
Hammer
Needle Nose Pliers
Staple Gun
Level
Sand Paper
Multi Tool
Drill Bit Set
Screwdriving Bit Set
SHARPS
Photo by Nicole Christine Photography. @nicole.christine_
Scissors
Fabric Scissors
Seam Ripper
Utility Shears
Utility Knife
End Nipper
SMALLS
Photo by Nicole Christine Photography. @nicole.christine_
Safety Pins
Paper Clips
Spring Clamps
Tooth Picks
Floral Pins
Assorted Binder Clips
Grass Pins
Fishing Tackle Plastic Organizers
Beak Hair Pins
HOT TOOLS
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Hot Glue Pen
Cordless Hot Glue Gun
Low Temp Hot Glue Gun
Heat Gun
ADHESIVES
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Zip Ties
Floral Wire
Craft Wire
Spray Adhesive
Rubber Cement
Duct Tape
Packing Tape
Painter's Tape (Paper Tape)
Masking Tape
Scotch Tape
Electrical Tape
Floral Tape
Hot Glue Sticks
PAPER CUTTING TOOLS
Photo by Nicole Christine Photography. @nicole.christine_
Cork-Backed Metal Rulers
Assorted Sharpies
Pen
Pencil
Hole Punch
Needle Point Tool (For scoring paper)
CLEANING SUPPLIES
Photo by Nicole Christine Photography. @nicole.christine_
Rubber Gloves
Micro Fiber Towel
360 Duster
Multi-Purpose Interior Car Cleaner
Car Glass Cleaner
Lint Roller
Wrinkle Releaser
Windex
GooGone
Wet Wipes
Air Can
Stainless Steal Cleaner
Wood Furniture Polish
Aluminum Foil
Parchment Paper
Wax Paper
So there you have it! The whole kit and kaboodle :)
All photographed beautifully by our dear friend Nicole!
Trust us, this stuff isn’t glamorous, and yet, Nicole makes it all look gorgeous!
Our hope is to take away some of the mystery behind how we bring our projects from idea to installation. Even more so, we want to make sure that we impart as much knowledge as possible to those of you aspiring to build a portfolio in the event and film industries. If that’s you, we have two extra pieces of homework for you! We promise they don’t suck.
Check out our Film Industry 101 post for extra insights!
Tell us what YOU want to know about how we work and what we’ve learned. We really do want to share our insights on anything that YOU would find valuable. So let us know! hello@uncommoncs.com
Pack it up, Pack it in,
The Uncommon Team
