1. Rotary cutter
   Slice blade
2. Pizza knife
   Slip press

Rotary cutters are a mix between a pizza cutter and a box cutter. They extend out and nestle back into place after they're used. They are meant to give the crafter a truer cut, avoiding the opening and closing motion of scissors that can make the cut uneven.

1. Hot shot press
   Heat press
2. Push stick gun
   Glue gun

Glue guns are a crafter's best friend in a lot of different ways. They're mostly used for adhering larger materials together without having to hold the materials together while the glue dries (as hot glue dries as it cools, and it cools quickly).

1. Glitter
   Confetti
2. Myon powder
   Ripple dust

Though glitter has been around since the 1930s, it was made of plastic (and it still is, for the most part). Several companies are currently working toward making biodegradable glitters that are environmentally safe.

1. Stencil board
   Scoring board
2. Ripple board
   Marker mat

For the most part, scoring boards are used in paper crafting. They help you make straight lines and markings to create folds at specific points. They are especially useful for thicker papers that are more difficult to fold.

1. Bladed tool
   Point cutter
2. Craft knife
   Stippling tool

Craft knives are also called X-ACTO knives. They are used to help crafters cut with precision. In general, they are used on flat surfaces, unlike scissors, which require at least one part of the material to be raised a little bit.

1. Hooking tool
   Scraping tool
2. Poking tool
   Weeding tool

If you own a cutting machine of some kind, you probably have one of these lying around. They come in handy when you need to get small pieces off of the adhesive mat before you remove your project.

1. Cricut Maker
   Cricut Explore Air
2. Cuttlebug
   Brother Scan and Scrap

The latest version of the Cricut cutting machine is a tool a lot of different types of crafters like to use. It can produce die cuts of fabric, paper, chipboard and even balsa wood. This company has come a long way in helping crafters get the results they're looking for.

1. Hole punch
   Grommet press
2. Corner rounder
   Hand held sewing machine

Grommets and eyelets aren't just for fabric crafting; they can also be used in bookmaking and various paper crafts. This tool creates holes and presses a metal border around them to give a clean and sleek look while helping the structural integrity of the hole.

1. Painting tools
   Pressing tools
2. Sculpting tools
   Scoring tools

Those who love pottery and work with clay a lot will have a set of tools that looks very much like this one. In general, they're metal-tipped tools with wooden handles. Each tool has a different-shaped head used for a different sculpting technique.

1. Rya Tie
   Mya Tie
2. Trya Tie
   Flya Tie

While Rya Ties might not be essential tools for those who crochet or knit, they can be big time-savers if you plan on making pom-poms or the shag look for your projects.

1. Wood pressing tool
   Wood burning tool
2. Wood pen
   Wood hot glue dispenser

Wood burning tools can be difficult to get the hang of if you're new at it. However, they create some of the most beautiful completed works for burning. You can get a multitude of tips that range from large to sharp (these ones are great for cutting the vinyl of old records).

1. Suction roller
   Paint roller
2. Lint roller
   Steam roller

Lint rollers are perfect for cleaning up after yourself while crafting. They pull everything off of you, your clothes, your table and your floors. They're the perfect tool for when you get glitter all over everything.

1. Sticker maker
   Poly-cover
2. Folder wrap
   Laminator

Laminators are perfect for paper crafting and preserving flat scrap items (such as leaves). Not only do they protect the paper with a plastic coating, but they make the project more sturdy. Plus, you can create dry-erase boards out of them.

1. Quilling tool
   Awl
2. Glue applicato
   Scoring tool

Paper quilling is the act of making intricate designs with thin strips of paper. These create three-dimensional images and designs. The art of paper quilling is time-consuming, but the finished product is absolutely stunning.

1. Owl
   Awl
2. Hoel
   Howl

Awls work well for punching holes into leather materials, but they are also used for paper crafting and book-making. This tool creates a smaller hole than a hole punch and does it with precision.

1. Xyron laminator
   X-stick
2. Xyron sticker maker
   Stick-X

Several companies make sticker makers for crafters. In general, these machines press flat objects onto adhesives, creating a sticker. They come with cartridges that have either permanent or repositionable adhesive.

1. Cutting board
   Scoring trimmer
2. Design and cut
   Paper trimmer

Paper trimmers have an edge on regular scissors because they can cut straight lines and measure at the same time. This gives the crafter more control over each cut, as well as the cleanest cut possible.

1. Paper dies
   Paper welders
2. Scissor punches
   Paper punches

Paper punches are a faster and easier way to get the shape you're looking for. Additionally, for paper crafters, these are the best tools you can use to turn your scrap papers into something (which means less waste and more time).

1. Box softener
   Corner softener
2. Corner rounder
   Box rounder

If you're a newbie to the paper crafting world, you probably don't think that you need a corner rounder. However, they are great for giving your project a more finished and professional look.

1. Rocker blade
   Half-moon cutting knife
2. Rotary blade
   Leather press

Half-moon cutting knives are also known as round knives and head knives. They are one of the most basic and essential tools for cutting leather (a thicker material), and they can also shape every grade of leather available on the market.

1. Foam brush
   Sponge brush
2. Horsehair brush
   Pine brush

Foam brushes are used in a variety of ways. They give an even coat of paint for those looking to paint their projects. Additionally, they are the best types of brushes to use for things like modge podge, because they don't leave streaks.

1. Scotch tape
   Washi tape
2. Duct tape
   Flap tape

Washi tape has a variety of uses. It's most common use is in paper crafting. The different designs can bring a scrapbook page to life. Additionally, it can be used to hold down materials to cutting mats for die-cutting machines.

1. Pencil markers
   Chalk markers
2. Copic markers
   Fine point markers

Copic markers may be some of the most expensive crafting markers (and crafting tools) on the market, but they are the highest quality that you can ask for. They blend well and give you the option of a chiseled tip or a fine tip with each marker. Refills for these markers are also sold separately.

1. Pasting
   Basting
2. Wasting
   Spray sting

Basting generally comes in spray can. It is an adhesive that can temporarily hold fabrics together. This main functions is perfect for quilters who use applique methods, as the fabric is bonded while stitching can be finished.

1. Fencil
   Overlay
2. Stencil
   Marking tool

Stencils are one of the first tools that crafters are introduced to. They can be used in every form of crafting, especially for finishing touches in design. You can use them to give yourself guidelines for painting as well.

1. Fresh starts
   Linseed oil
2. Canvass
   Paint palette

Panting palettes are on of the signatures of painting. They come in a variety of materials (such as wood or plastic), and every painter has their preference on which one is better for their art.

1. Cardboard
   Mapboard
2. Ripboard
   Pegboard

Pegboard is a great way to organize your crafting space. You can add cups, shelves and hooks to this area and keep them off of your workspace (desk or table), making them impossible to lose.

1. Press board
   Scoring mill
2. Bone folder
   Brace board

If you own a scoring board, you should own a bone folder. For those who have tried to fold a thick piece of paper and it came out uneven, the bone folder can help you create clean folds throughout your project.

1. Roll taper
   Advanced tape glider
2. Taper roll
   Glide taper

The advanced tape glider does have a little bit of a learning curve when you first use it. However, once you've mastered the technique of getting the tape to adhere to one side of your project, you can save a lot of money on adhesives when you use it.

1. Tacky glue
   Stacky glue
2. Hacky glue
   Flacky glue

Tacky glue is a thicker glue that coats much better than your average school-style glue. Additionally, as long as you apply it evenly, you rarely get the raising and bumping that average glue will deliver every time.

1. Fingertip craft knife
   One hand cutter
2. Finger cutter
   Press and cut

Fingertip crafting knives were designed to help crafters get the perfect cut without raising the paper. They go around your finger like a ring, and you press the tip into the material you wish to cut. This allows for more control while cutting.

1. Wire cutters
   Round-nosed pliers
2. Michie pliers
   Flat benders

Round-nosed pliers give you the ability to hold onto smaller objects while you're working with jewelry. Additionally, if you work with metals when you make jewelry, these will make your life much easier in the long run.

1. Adhesive sponge
   Glue goner
2. Adhesive eraser
   Paper sander

If you've ever had glue seep out of the sides of your project, you know that when it dries, it will become noticeable. However, this tool helps you get the glue off of your project without ruining the project itself.

1. Necklace maker
   Jewel board
2. Fin swarber
   Bead board

Bead boards help you measure out your jewelry designs as well as put them in order of how you will create the necklace, bracelet or whatever type of jewelry you're making. They're perfect if you like a little symmetry in your work.

1. Knot looper
   Knitting needle
2. Mark hook
   Crochet hook

The difference between crocheting and knitting is all about the technique and tools that are used. While knitting requires two needles, crocheting only requires one hook. However, both require a yard to complete the task.

1. Trip press
   Silhouette Machina
2. Cameo 2
   Sizzix Big Shot

Sizzix makes quite a few different types of cutting and crafting tools. The Big Shot is one of their biggest cutting machines, but the catch is that you have to manually crank the items through the machine in order to get the cuts you're looking for.

1. Thinlit die
   Wrapping tool
2. Embossing folder
   Brace color

Embossing folders come in various sizes and designs. They press paper to help it keep its shape and design. You can add ink or stamps to help the designs and embossing pop even more.

1. Ticket punch
   Border punch
2. Punch wrap
   Wrap punch

Border punches are much like the standard paper punches that are available, but they are open. They give you guide marks to ensure that you maintain the same pattern as you punch around the boarder of your project.

1. Water color brush
   Water stick
2. Paint pen
   Copic market

Water color brushes are great for creating embellishments and controlling your painting in general. They are a relatively new tool to crafters, but more and more craft bloggers are using them and recommending them.

1. Base knives
   Paint sculpters
2. Switch knives
   Palette knives

Palette knives are generally used for mixing paint colors on your palette, but they can also be used for application. Nearly every artist who uses paint as their medium will have tools like this in their crafting kits.