I've been visiting Dollarama recently to get cheap modeling bit and tools. Right now they have cutting mats (identical to any other mat, only they cost a buck), miniature chain in various sizes and finishes (the smallest looks about right for a heavy chain in 1/35 and you can get a bronzed finish), rubber-handled xacto knives with six blades included, plus the usual odds and ends for craft materials. It's also a good source for small wooden picture frames to use as vignette bases. I highly recommend you check it out for deals.

Been using Dollarama for a few years now for the odds & sods they stock, never know what you will find in their myriad collection.

Cheers,

Art

I picked up a punch set there awhile back, will punch discs of plastic out from 4-5mm, down to 1-1.5mm. The cutting surface of them needs a little tweaking, but not bad for $1!!!!

Thanks, I have bought many of the clear plastic parts cases, and some other goodies, but I think I will have to go back and have a better look.

Thanks for the heads up.

Darryl

From a very snowy and cold Barrie Ontario

Some of the odds & ends I have picked up include the hobby knives, the punch set, some of the glitter stuff to cut down for vision blocks, some floral stuff for dios, the list never ends................
Dollarama - the most amazingly unique Canadian Store, eh!

Art

I found black course sand/gravel............. which I know you can scoop off the street, but this had already been graded out size wise............. and it was only a buck for each container !!

Also, stainless steel small mixing pots, long hair brushes for grass, etc, etc............. etc

Great resource