Are you ready to try a totally new creative project? Or maybe you have one in mind, but need a little help creating it? If you’ve been wondering how to make 3D paper letters / crafts, cyanotype sun prints, or off-the-mat characters then you’re in luck!
Bearly Art’s FREE online tools can help you with each of these projects! We’ve made several free online tools for crafters and creatives to help you make your creative process even better. Check out what our collection has to offer or go straight to our free tool hub and explore for yourself!
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Box It: A free 3D paper letters tool / 3d paper projects tool
What does this free 3d paper project tool do?
Bearly Art’s free Box It tool helps you turn any shape into a paper box! Upload a 2D SVG shape and watch as Box It turns it into a workable 3d paper project. Imagine any font or style letter and Box It will give you tabs and sides to create your next 3D letter. DIY paper letters have never been this easy or customizable!
When you’re ready, Box It exports a clean SVG that imports into any cutting software that reads SVG. Every piece is grouped with its own fold lines, and long walls are split automatically so no strip is longer than 11.5 inches, which fits a standard 12 x 12 inch mat. For sturdy boxes, use 80 to 110 lb cardstock (about 216 to 300 gsm).
Cyanotype Negative Maker: Make FREE cyanotype negatives for your cyanotype prints
What does this free Cyanotype Negative Maker tool do?
If you’re looking for a completely new art project, making cyanotype prints is a perfect and beginner friendly art. The Cyanotype process is relatively easy, just mix part a & b with water, then together, apply the solution to watercolor paper, and you’re ready to begin! If you’re interested in an in-depth cyanotype tutorial, check out our cyanotype process video below.
CLICK HERE FOR THE CYANOTYPE TUTORIAL: How to Make DIY Cyanotype Prints | Sunprinting
There are 2 main ways to make cyanotype prints: with objects such as leaves, flowers, or other semi-transparent objects or with photo negatives. Photo negatives are a great way to turn everyday photos into something unique and bold! But creating a cyanotype negative can feel complicated or even require you to download certain photo editing software. BLEH! That’s where Bearly Art’s Cyanotype Negative Maker comes in to help you out!
This free Cyanotype Negative Maker tool turns any photo into a digital negative for cyanotype printing, right in your browser. Upload an image, shape the tones with the contrast, midtone and brightness controls, and watch a live preview of what the finished print will look like — real Prussian blue on paper, not just a blue-tinted filter. When it looks right, download the negative and print it on inkjet transparency film. No app, no complicated software, and your photo never leaves your device! Take out the guess work and try Cyanotype negative Maker today!
Off The Mat: A free Off The Mat craft tool / Larger Than Mat tool
What does this free Off The Mat craft tool do?
Have you ever wanted to make a project that goes beyond the limitations of a 12inx12in machine cutting mat? Your ideas shouldn’t be defined by cutting machine mat sizes! If you want to create a life size character, DIY cutout, giant decoration then it’s time to let your imagination free! And it’s never been easier than now!
Off The Mat is a free online tool for cutting life size character cutouts or other large SVG designs on a home cutting machine (Cricut, Silhouette, etc.). Upload a layered SVG, enter into the setting the finished size you want, and pick your mat. The free Off The Mat craft tool splits your design into pieces that each fit your machine's cut area, keeping every layer and color. Large backgrounds get sliced along straight lines, while small shapes that happen to sit on a cut line move whole onto their own parts sheets, so you never have to glue half a small shape back together. Everything runs in your browser and your file never leaves your device.
No more wondering how to split a large image on your cutting machine's software. Now you can make any life size cardboard cutout you want! DIY your next giant party decoration easily.
Each piece is cut at true size and butts edge to edge with its neighbors. There is no overlap and no registration marks, so you line the pieces up by eye on your backing or wall. Piece names like R1C2 tell you the row and column, and the combined SVG lays every piece out in that order.
Use Off The Mat for your next larger than mat paper project today!
Put It All Together With "The Bear Glue" AKA Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue!
Known as "the bear glue" to some paper crafters, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue is the offline tool that every crafter needs. Our specially formulated glue allows crafters and creatives to make without worry. Let's skip the small talk and get straight into the details. Bearly Glue is...
- Non-toxic - glue that is safe for kids!
- Acid Free - great for scrapbooking, junk journals, and photos!
- Archival - glue that lasts!
- Wrinkle resistant - leaving your projects looking clean and professional!
Bearly Art Glue also...
- Dries clear - glue with less mess!
- Thaws if frozen - great for shipping in the winter anywhere!
- Comes with multiple tips - "precision" is in our name! LITERALLY!
