Working with photoetch

I get most of my detail parts where I work . Different diameter wire they use for tagging parts is perfect for brake lines and fuel lines . I inherited my Moms sewing kit and use quite a bit of various threads for wiring harnesses and plug wires . I welded a needle to a bolt to use to coil my real fine wire to make carb springs . I have used stretch wrap for factory seat covers . Masking tape is awesome to make vinyl tops . I'm always looking at small stuff on shelves and thinking about how I could use that on my models . I have a zip-lock bag of almond powder-coat that is fantastic at a realistic dust . Gotta think outside the box sometimes .