Ryder Calloway

Looking for the best microwave glass fusing kiln to start fusing glass at home without dropping thousands on a full studio kiln? I have been testing compact microwave kilns for over three years, and I have burned through enough scrap glass to know which models actually deliver a clean tack fuse and which ones crack … Read more

I have spent the last three years reviewing craft supplies, and stained glass has become one of my favorite categories to dig into. The best stained glass kits for beginners take the guesswork out of getting started by bundling a cutter, pliers, soldering iron, foil, and patterns into one convenient package. Our team tested eight … Read more

After spending the better part of three months routing bow ties into walnut tabletops and fitting tiny butterfly inlays into cutting boards, I can tell you firsthand that the right wood inlay kit makes all the difference between a flawless fit and a gap-filled mess. Whether you are repairing a cracked slab or adding decorative … Read more

I still remember my first attempt at bookbinding, fumbling with a dull kitchen knife, a chopstick that doubled as a bone folder, and thread my grandmother had sitting in a drawer. The result looked like a paper sandwich held together by hope. If that sounds familiar, you are exactly the person I built this guide … Read more

Starting screen printing at home used to feel intimidating until I tested my first kit on a kitchen table. After spending 45 days running real prints through 8 different beginner kits, our team found that the best screen printing press kits for beginners in are far more capable than they were even a few years … Read more

Finding the best standalone drawing tablets for illustrators in means looking past marketing claims and focusing on what actually matters when you are sketching on the go. A standalone drawing tablet gives you the freedom to create digital art anywhere, with no computer tethered to your setup. Whether you are a professional illustrator working on … Read more

Picking up a wireless tattoo pen as a hobbyist felt intimidating the first time I unboxed one. I had no apprenticeship, no studio, and very little idea what the difference between a 3.5mm stroke and a 4.2mm stroke actually meant for my linework. After three months of testing 8 different machines on practice skin, sheets … Read more

Picking up tattooing for the first time is exciting, but the gear aisle can feel overwhelming fast. I remember scrolling through endless listings and wondering whether a cheap starter kit would actually work or whether I had to spend serious cash to learn proper technique. After spending three months testing 6 different tattoo machine kits … Read more

Finding the best dual action airbrush kits for models used to feel like guessing in the dark. I remember buying my first cheap brush thinking all airbrushes worked the same way, then watching paint splatter across a 1/35 Tiger tank I had spent three weeks building. That single bad experience sent me down a rabbit … Read more

After three months of testing eight H-frame studio easels in my workshop, I learned that the right easel can make or break a long painting session. The best H Frame Studio Easels for artists offer the kind of rock-solid stability that lets you focus on your brushwork instead of worrying about a wobbly canvas. I … Read more