Excel Blades

Excel Blades 📐 Highest quality tools for arts & crafts
❤️ Family Owned & Operated
📌 New Jersey Made

Our broad spectrum of precision tools are made to meet the most demanding and precise applications. We are proud to say that over 60% of our line is manufactured and produced in our factories in New Jersey. The products we do import come from trusted manufactures we have been working with for 25 years. Each of these products endures regular quality testing and must meet our standards of use. These

high performance products are used in a variety of fields including industrial, education, office supply, crafts, hobby modeling, culinary, fashion, pool service and electrical.

06/03/2026

Just a business owner trying to match the quality of our inventory with the quality of our TikTok dances. (Spoiler: Looks like the inventory is winning). 😂🏆✨

Mitigate Industrial Risk with Retractable Blade Technology 🛠️In high-velocity environments like manufacturing, warehousi...
06/03/2026

Mitigate Industrial Risk with Retractable Blade Technology 🛠️

In high-velocity environments like manufacturing, warehousing, and packaging, minor lacerations lead to costly operational downtime and preventable injuries.

June is National Safety Month, a critical reminder that enhancing facility safety begins with the fundamental tools in your team's hands. Transitioning from fixed blades to retractable technology is a simple upgrade that yields an immediate impact on risk mitigation.

The Benefits of Retractable Technology:
Minimized Exposure: Blades remain safely housed when not actively cutting, preventing injuries from dropped or stored tools.

Uncompromised Productivity: Precision-engineered handles maintain rapid workflows while driving down incident rates.

Fewer injuries mean a more resilient supply chain and optimized workflow. Upgrade your facility’s cutting solutions with American-made precision.

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Here's the ultimate summer craft ideas to try with your crew. 🐚☀️ Summer is all about making memories, and what better w...
06/02/2026

Here's the ultimate summer craft ideas to try with your crew. 🐚☀️ Summer is all about making memories, and what better way to capture them than with a creative DIY day with friends!

Whether you're gathering to paint ocean treasures, mapping out your vacations in a scrapbooking session, catching the sun rays with beautiful glass suncatchers, or designing matching bestie charm bracelets, we have your creative days covered.

No matter which project your group picks first, keeping your station stocked with precise, high-quality hobby tools makes crafting together smooth and effortless. From cutting perfect scrapbook elements to prepping your wire wraps, we've got the essentials you need to make something beautiful.

Which of these crafts are you and your friends trying first? 👇 Make sure to save this post for your next sunny craft day!

Discover More Crafting Tools: Link in Bio ⬆️

✂️ CUTTING MAT CLEARANCE ✂️We’re clearing out our Clear Self-Healing Cutting Mats with massive discounts. Starting at ju...
06/01/2026

✂️ CUTTING MAT CLEARANCE ✂️
We’re clearing out our Clear Self-Healing Cutting Mats with massive discounts. Starting at just $8.99.
Whether you’re working on a small craft or a massive project, we’ve got your surface covered:

8.5” x 12” ➡️ Now $8.99 (From $11.94)
18” x 24” ➡️ Now $18.99 (From $48.93)
24” x 36” ➡️ Now $28.99 (From $79.40)

🛡️ PROTECT: Anti-slip material keeps your surfaces and your hands safe. ✨ PERFORM: Mild cushioning means your blades stay sharper for longer.
🚚 Bonus: Get FREE shipping on all U.S. orders over $35!
Quantities are limited and these prices are only valid while supplies last. Secure your size before they disappear!
🔗 Tap the link in our bio to shop the clearance at www.excelblades.com!

05/30/2026

Happy National Creativity Day! 🎨✨
Today we’re celebrating the makers, artists, builders, and creatives who bring ideas to life every single day. Thank you for inspiring the world with your creative genius and artistic passion.

From first cuts to finished masterpieces, we’re proud to be a part of your process. Keep creating, keep exploring, and keep pushing your craft further. 🛠️

Exploring Asian crafts and traditional craft techniques is a journey through centuries of artistry and meticulous detail...
05/29/2026

Exploring Asian crafts and traditional craft techniques is a journey through centuries of artistry and meticulous detail. 🌏✨ From the philosophy of finding beauty in the broken to the precision of hand-carved textiles, these traditions are as inspiring today as they were generations ago.

Whether you are a seasoned maker or a curious beginner, there is something deeply meditative about working with your hands. Using the right tools—like the high-quality hobby knives and precision blades from Excel Blades—allows you to honor these time-honored techniques with the accuracy they deserve.

Here are 6 stunning Asian traditional crafts that every creator should know:

✨ 1. Kintsugi (Japan)
The art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold. Instead of hiding the cracks, Kintsugi celebrates them as part of the object’s history.

✨ 2. Hanji (Korea)
Crafting with traditional mulberry paper. This incredibly durable material is used to create everything from intricate lanterns and decorative boxes to lifelike dolls.

✨ 3. Batik (Indonesia)
A masterclass in wax-resist dyeing. Artists use a "canting" or copper stamps to apply wax patterns before dyeing the fabric, resulting in breathtakingly detailed designs.

✨ 4. Cloisonné (China)
An ancient technique for decorating metalwork. Fine wires are used to create "cells" on a surface, which are then filled with vibrant enamel and fired.

✨ 5. Capiz Shell Craft (Philippines)
Turning the translucent shells of the windowpane oyster into glowing home decor, windowpanes, and delicate chandeliers.

✨ 6. Block Printing (India)
The rhythmic art of hand-stamping fabric using wooden blocks carved with intricate floral and geometric motifs.

Ready to start your next creative project? Having the right precision tools makes all the difference when working on delicate paper, wood, or fabric.

🔗 Shop professional-grade tools at: www.excelblades.com

Which of these crafts would you love to try first? Let us know in the comments! 👇

05/28/2026

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with a lippan art easy air dry clay project! 🌏✨

Lippan Art, or Mud and Mirror Work, is a stunning traditional craft from the Kutch region of Gujarat, India. Originally used to decorate the walls of village homes, these geometric designs and shimmering mirrors are known for reflecting light and bringing good energy into any space.

We’ve put a modern twist on this ancient culture by using everyday cardboard and high-quality tools from Excel Blades to make the process smooth and precise.

✨ Materials Used:
- Excel Blades Soft Grip Scissors (for that perfect cardboard circle)
- K1 Craft Knife (for trimming clay with surgical precision)
- Double-Ended Stylus & Scribe Tools (for those intricate textures)
- Air Dry Clay
- Craft Glue & Paint
- Small Round Mirror

Whether you’re a seasoned maker or trying something new, this DIY is the perfect way to honor South Asian artistry. Ready to create your own masterpiece?

🛒 Shop the tools used in this video at www.excelblades.com

Watch Full Tutorial and Read Full blog on how you can create your very own Lippan Art: Link in Bio ⬆️


05/27/2026

Meet our Artist of the Month: Priyanka Vaya of Glimpsecraft ✨

From delicate quilling to layered paper creations, Priyanka transforms simple materials into expressive works of art. Inspired by depth, movement, and playful experimentation, her pieces show how far creativity can go with just paper and precision.

Starting her journey in 2018, she has grown into a self-taught artist blending techniques like paper cutting, origami, and mixed media—bringing every design to life with detail and intention.

Discover more of her work at glimpsecraft.com
Follow her journey

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