Crafting is a dangerous hobby. Depending on what sort of crafting you do you could develop carpal tunnel, strained eyes or even lacerations. To ensure your body continues to function optimally when crafting make sure you stay safe. Neglecting your safety may end up leading to long layoffs from the craft you love to do.

A Magnifier Floor Lamp is an essential tool for any craftsman/craftswoman. Whether you work with tiny beads for jewelry or do intricate sowing these lights keep your eyes from straining to see the work you are doing. We use magnifying lamps in our craft room and while we do not always have them on, when we feel ourselves getting “bug-eyed” or strained simply turning the lamp and using the magnification helps our eyes feel better. These lights come in desktop, desk clamp and floor models depending on the space you have available. We have the floor model as it is easier to move around from one area to another.

Carpal Tunnel is a serious issue for for people that do crafts. If left unchecked it can eventually end your crafting enjoyment. Working with small pieces or doing repetitive tasks can cause inflammation in your tendons which will cause pain. Therapeutic Gloves could offer support and/or make existing pain and cramping less annoying. In addition to offering support some gloves are made to exert pressure around the hand to encourage circulation reducing fatigue and increasing sensation.

Another way to reduce the chance of carpal tunnel is to use tools that are more ergonomically shaped. Tools like Fiskars Softouch Scissors or Fiskars Rotary Cutter offer a larger area to manipulate the tool which in turn reduces the chance that you will be stuck doing a painful repetitive task. If you have that old pair of scissors that you dread using because of the pain, we recommend trying out the Fiskars Softouch Scissors.

One thing to keep in mind is that you are doing these crafts for your enjoyment. Taking time to sit back, stretch and rest periodically will do wonders for your body and your creativity. During your little break be sure to move your head around stretching out your neck muscles. Open and close your hands to work out any cramps and get blood flowing into your fingers. Stand up and go for a walk to stretch your legs. The goal of all of this is to keep you crafting for a very very long time.