Free Printable Hand Tool Images – Vintage Hardware Ephemera for Junk Journals & Art Journaling
At a Glance
Free printable sheet of vintage hand tool illustrations from an antique catalog
Perfect for junk journaling, art journaling, masculine-themed spreads, and collage
Includes classic tools like hammers, saws, wrenches, and chisels in engraving style
This free Hand Tools printable collage sheet features a set of detailed illustrations taken from a 19th-century machine and tool catalog. From hammers and saws to clamps and chisels, these vintage graphics capture the rugged beauty of early craftsmanship and industrial design.
Each image retains the fine linework and character of antique engraving. The black-and-white illustrations are perfect for use in both subtle layering and eye-catching focal points. Whether you're working on a themed junk journal spread, an altered book, or a mixed-media canvas, these tool images add a sturdy, timeless aesthetic.
The utilitarian style of these illustrations makes them especially useful for masculine pages, grunge-inspired collage, or spreads focused on themes like work, construction, labor, invention, or repair. They also pair well with blueprint-style elements, vintage labels, receipts, and old ledger paper.
Creative Uses
Add to junk journals with a workshop, garage, or mechanical theme
Use as embellishments in Father’s Day cards or masculine handmade tags
Layer behind portraits, receipts, or repair slips for a utilitarian collage cluster
Cut and use in art journaling spreads focused on building, fixing, or process
Incorporate into themed mini zines or altered books
Creative Pairing Ideas
Blueprints or diagrams: Add depth and technical flair behind the tool illustrations
Metallic paints or rust textures: Highlight the industrial feel with visual texture
Vintage typography or trade ads: Layer with machine-related ephemera for an old-school workshop look
Grungy papers, ledgers, or receipts: Create a foundation of age and function behind your tools
Fabric scraps like denim or canvas: Introduce a tactile, rugged feel to masculine or working-class themes
Whether you’re building out a narrative about craftsmanship or simply want to balance softer elements with something bold and gritty, this collage sheet is a versatile addition to your ephemera collection.
Check out my full archive of free vintage ephemera for even more collage inspiration.
2.5” x 3.5” ATCs
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Free to use for personal or commercial projects. You may print the collage sheets as many times as you wish for your personal crafts or in your projects to sell, including: scrapbooks, junk journals, collage art, etc. You may not redistribute or sell the collage sheets “as is" in either print or digital form.
If you wish to share the files on your own website, please do not make the files available for download directly from your site. Instead, include an image with a link back to this site. Pinning is always welcome and appreciated!
To the best of my knowledge, these are all royalty free images that are in the Public Domain in the US. However, you should always do your own research if you plan to use them commercially.
