Materials and tools
Materials for amigurumis
Acrylic yarn
It is like the normal yarn that everyone knows. The difference is that you can notice some fluff that is typical of the yarn.
This is the material from which most of the woven stuffed animals are made in Xivaland.
For example, the Jarocho crabs
Polyester Yarn - The Fluffy One
It has a fluffy texture and is softer to the touch. It is thicker than the other stamens. There are different appearances for this style, such as plush-like, velvet-like, fluffy...
An example is the chicken or the mini lambs.
Cotton yarn
As the name suggests, it is 100% cotton. It does not have a fuzzy appearance or texture like the previous ones.
As this thread is thinner than the previous ones, it allows you to better define the features of a doll and add more accessories or make smaller and more delicate products such as the frog pin or the mini hanging flowerpot.
Synthetic polyester filling
Fluffy filling for stuffed animals.
Plastic eyes
We use 2 types of eyes.
Safety plastic eyes: These are used on most stuffed animals and have a base at the back that locks in place so the eye doesn't come out.
Plain plastic eyes: These are just glued onto the plush without any extra security. These are used when we use a specific color for the character, since this type of eye has other color styles compared to the previous one.
Ribbon labels
Ribbon labels with the Xivalandia logo to sew onto knitted products.
We purchased a 45m roll of custom ribbon with the label design and cut it by hand using our electric ribbon cutter.
Tools
Electric Ribbon Cutter
Machine that cuts ribbon with heat so that the cut side is "sealed" without the ribbon fraying. Because if you just cut it with scissors, the thread of the ribbon comes undone.
I only use it to cut the ribbon from the roll with the brand logo into small labels.
Yarn holder - hanging
Special support to place the yarn and make it easier to use when knitting. This model is "hanging" and rotating.
Bowl for yarn
Bowl to place yarn or thread and use it while knitting so that it does not move or roll all over the place while the thread is being pulled.
Rotating yarn stand
Special rotating stand for placing skeins of yarn and knitting. The skein rotates and unwinds the yarn while knitting.
Yarn winder
It is used to quickly roll up yarn that has lost its shape or has become untangled.
It is a manual winder.
Chronometer
To take the time and control of the elaboration of the knitted stuffed animals
Ulanzi MT-16 Tripod
Ulanzi brand MT-16 cell phone tripod. It is foldable with a rotating ball head. It measures 22 cm and can be extended up to approximately 44 cm.
It can also be used as a selfie stick as it has legs that can be stored.
I use this model because it is small and handy to carry around or place on a table. The material is stable, rigid and of good quality compared to other cheaper tripods.
I use it to record the videos you see on our social networks.
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Cell phone holder for tripod
Ulanzi brand ST-06S cell phone holder for tripod mounting.
It has multiple angles to rotate and grips the phone by adjusting it with a button. It's not like the ones that have a spring and are constantly pressing on the sides of the phone.