Illuminated Weeding Hooks
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Weeding is hardly difficult, per se—but it can prove time-consuming…and, frankly, frustrating. Doubly so if you’re working with intricate, curvy, cuts—or designs sliced from dark, matte vinyl.
Add inadequate light to the mix, and hair-pulling is practically inevitable. The obvious solution is to pivot to a well-lit workspace. That said, as someone hobbying from a multi-hyphenate space (guest room, boyfriend’s office, and, lest I forget, a karaoke room on the weekends) I simply lack square the square footage necessary for a dedicated craft lamp.
Imagine my delight, then, when I discovered a brilliant solution—under $20!—at Amazon, the likes of which nixes the need for an overhead light and occupies less than a finger-width of real estate in my crammed craft drawers.
Je vous présente: The RTSTEC Illuminated Weeding Tool, a superior alternative to the average vinyl hook. As with most weeding tools, it facilitates precise, targeted vinyl removal thanks to its curved, tapered end. The key difference, however, is its illuminated tip, which has quelled my frustrations. Like a flashlight—or an angler fish—the tool brightens anything in its proximity, including hairline vinyl cuts, making weeding significantly less frustrating.
The tool requires zero fuss (no wires, charging, or apps). Instead, it’s powered by good ol’ fashioned AA batteries, which the brand so kindly includes. Also included: A svelte rose gold carrying case, which has allowed me to stash my tools safely, neatly, and aesthetically among my tornado of a tool collection.
It operates similarly to a ballpoint pen: A simple click activates the light, while another click snuffs its glow.
In addition to the traditional hook-tipped weeding tool, the RTSTEC set comes with straight-point tool. Both are incredibly sharp, and have shown no signs of dulling despite daily use.
To upgrade your weeding process tenfold—and save your poor peepers from strain—snap up the RTSTEC Weeding Tools at Amazon.
