Craft Supplies Value & Price Guide

Vintage craft supplies represent a nostalgic intersection of utility and artistry, encompassing everything from mid-century sewing notions to industrial-era workshop tools. Collectors value these items both for their historical charm and their continued functionality in modern DIY projects.

Price Range: $15 - $20 based on recent sales

History of Craft Supplies

The history of craft supply collecting is rooted in the domestic economies of the 19th and 20th centuries, where sewing, woodworking, and paper crafts were essential household skills. During the mid-20th century, the rise of 'hobby kits' and liquid embroidery transformed crafting from a necessity into a popular leisure activity, leading to a surge in specialized tools and decorative embellishments. Today, these items are sought after by both historians and 'shabby chic' enthusiasts who appreciate the craftsmanship of era-specific materials like sola wood, filigree metal, and hand-carved wooden buttons.

Value Factors for Craft Supplies

The typical price range for Craft Supplies is $15 - $20 based on recent sales. However, values can vary depending on the item's condition, rarity, and other factors such as:

• Material quality, such as the difference between common plastic and rare early-century celluloid or hand-carved wood.
• Rarity of the brand or specific era-related packaging, particularly for mid-century liquid paints and notions.
• Functional condition, especially for mechanical items like butcher paper cutters or cantilevered storage boxes.
• Aesthetic patina, where natural aging adds character to items like leather buttons or vintage scrapbooks without compromising their durability.

Tips for Buying Craft Supplies

• Inspect vintage buttons and fasteners for signs of corrosion or 'celluloid rot' which can damage nearby fabrics.
• Verify the structural integrity of wooden items like brick molds and cantilever sewing boxes to ensure they are free of woodworm or dry rot.
• Check for original packaging or branding on items like Tri-Chem paints or BGE buttons, as intact labels significantly increase collectible appeal.
• Look for handmade provenance in items like Chinese sewing baskets, where weave tightness and patina indicate authentic age.

Items in This Collection

• BGE Originals Buttons
• The Big Book of Unique Shapes Plastic Canvas
• Stretch-Rite Elastic
• Vintage Shabby Chic Sewing Box
• Filigree Clasp Value & Price Guide
• Leather Button
• Wooden Buttons Value & Price Guide
• Rhinestone Embellishment Value & Price Guide
• Chinese Sewing Basket
• Vintage Cantilever Sewing Box
• Tri-Chem Liquid Embroidery Paint
• Vintage Button Jar
• Butcher Paper Roll Cutter
• Wooden Brick Mold
• Sola Wood Flower Value & Price Guide
• Scrap Book Value & Price Guide
• Giant Safety Pin
• Bead Loom Value & Price Guide
• Assorted Vintage Buttons