Thread: Handheld crafting iron

Does anyone use a crafting iron? I'm thinking about getting one since it's so much smaller than a regular iron. I have a bad habit of bumping my hand against it. This is the one I'm looking at but would like to know what others are using.

haven't seen one like that, what kind is it?

Originally Posted by craftybear

haven't seen one like that, what kind is it?

Clover 9101 Mini Iron II Handheld Crafting Iron with Interchangeable Tips

I found this one at Amazon.com and people who wrote reviews said positive things about it.

I thought I owned that one but on closer inspection I havent.

I like the one from Joann's that looks more like a little iron with a tip.

I have a different type of small iron, I bought it in a hobby shop and the plate is teflon so if i'm using webbing or fusible, and it gets it on my iron, it just wipes off. But I know several people who have this one, they love it for applique, and all say good things about it.

Originally Posted by seamstome

I thought I owned that one but on closer inspection I havent.

I like the one from Joann's that looks more like a little iron with a tip.

Would you mind posting a picture of it?

It will depend on the size pieces of fabric or other material you intend to iron. It is a very small surface. There are mini irons shaped like regular size irons that would be more productive imho. This little one is fine for pressing ribbon or other narrow fabrics and trims. I have one myself. The minis are sold at Joanns. Clotilde.com Has these two; #261014 and #266040 The soleplateon the first one measures1 3/4 inches wide by 4 3/4 long.

I have the original Clover and so far I haven't found it very useful, I think something with a bit bigger plate would work better.

Originally Posted by magpie

It will depend on the size pieces of fabric or other material you intend to iron. It is a very small surface. There are mini irons shaped like regular size irons that would be more productive imho. This little one is fine for pressing ribbon or other narrow fabrics and trims. I have one myself. The minis are sold at Joanns. Clotilde.com Has these two; #261014 and #266040 The soleplateon the first one measures1 3/4 inches wide by 4 3/4 long.

The longer I look at different ones the more I agree with you the one I was looking at would be too small. Thanks for your suggestions. :-)

Originally Posted by greenini

I have the original Clover and so far I haven't found it very useful, I think something with a bit bigger plate would work better.

I'm leaning that way too now.