Crafter on Wheels

Latest update.       I recently had a meeting with DVR and ODC, and we went over the business plan. The launch of my business has been delayed for 3 months so that I can learn some new crafting techniques. Hopefully, after the three month pause we can enter the implementation phase of the process which I will discuss in a future blog post.      As it stands right now, my business will feature sublimation items and knitted items. Part of my business will focus on disability awareness and advocacy, in the form of sublimation T-shirts, tumblers, and more to be determined. I also want to do disability awareness and pride events. Some of the items that I'm hoping to feature in the future is disability friendly jewelry. I have not yet done sublimation, so I am going to be meeting with my mentor, hopefully soon. When we meet up she can walk me through how to sublimate different items.       In the future, I do want to still have the soaps and c...

I know it’s been a while, but I'm postponing the tumbler dryer review for the foreseeable future. Instead, I want to take you along on the journey of starting a small business. I decided I would start working with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) because I like to craft and thought maybe I could turn it into a small business. While working with DVR, I was introduced to the Opportunity Development Center (ODC). ODC and DVR are helping me through the process. So far, I have learned a lot about the steps of setting up said business.  One of the things we're working on is the decision of sole entrepreneurship versus Limited Liability Company (LLC) and which one would be better for me. The business setup part of this can be a little complicated and a little boring, but I look at it as one of the most important parts of this process. I want to do it the right way so I have no issues later.  ODC set me up with a crafting mentor who has gone through this process befor...

Hi, this is Crafter On Wheels back again! Today, we are going to talk about tumbler cups. My crafting buddy and I recently discovered tumbler cups with alcohol ink designs.  The first step in making alcohol ink tumblers is figuring out what cup size fits best on your cup spinner. Most types of cup spinners come with different sizes of foam pieces that fit inside the cup. You put the foam pieces on the spinner after they're inserted in the cup. The next step is to prep your tumbler cup, making sure you are doing everything in a well-ventilated area. Wipe down the cup with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and dry it with a paper towel. Then, once it is dry, put a base coat of paint on it. Some people use spray paint, but I use acrylic paint because I cannot spray paint in the house. Sometimes, when putting on the base coat, you might have to do two coats to cover the stainless steel. After the stainless steel is completely covered with the base coat of paint, you put epoxy on the ...

I am  a disabled crafter who loves to make tumblers, candles, soaps and other crafts. This blog will discuss the process of creating these crafts, specifically where I need help and the parts that I can do by myself. I would like to give a special shout-out right here to my crafting buddy, who helps me create beautiful art. I am constantly looking for new crafts and assistive technologies that help me to create, so I will also be discussing different options that I have found work for me. I know not all assistive technology works for everyone, so if I find a craft or an assistive technology that does not work for me, I will still pass it on because it may work for someone else. Or they might be able to adapt it in a different way that works for them. I use voice activated technology, so sometimes there will be missed punctuation marks and grammar mistakes.P lease know I do my best to catch them. I hope people find this blog informative and helpful .  I am currently working wit...