If you would ask my opinion on what kind of magnifying lamp I would use to give your eyes some help on crafting your miniatures, I would go for a magnifying lamp that is clamped to your desk and has a bendable arm.
Because with those lamps, you have your arms free to craft obviously 😉
I have talked to you before about all the different kinds of magnifying lamps and some insights on it in this previous article of mine.
Of course, you could also use headsets, but I will talk about those in the next review soon!
Also, I will try to discuss some lamps with different styles, because that might be important for you as well. (don’t we have an eye for beauty, right? ) 🙂
I am only mentioning lamps that have gotten a review off at the least 4 stars to be fair, plus prices above 25 dollars because, in all honesty, I don’t think that cheaper ones would do a good job to make miniatures sorry.
And last but not least, the reviews will be about the magnifying lamps that I believe to be the most suitable for crafting miniatures, of course!
Magnifying lamp number 1
Product Name: LANCOSC 2-in-1 Magnifying Glass with Light and Stand
Place(s) To Buy: Amazon
Owners: Lancosc
Overall Rank: 
Warranty: Please contact the seller
Product Overview :
Magnifying Glass Multiple: there is a 5 Diopter version (2,25x) and an 8 Diopter version ( 5x )
Technical details:
- Glass Magnifier Lens: 4.1 inch
- magnification: 2.25X / 225%
- Color Temperature: 3 color modes, 3000k-4000k-6500K
- Illumination: 9w, 960LM (Max)
- Rating Voltage: 110V-220V
- Swing Arm: 2 * 8.9″ Metal swivel arm
- Metal Clamp: Max Clamping 2.1 inches
The Good And The Bad :
The Good.
- nice price range/can help you out with your needs
- 2-IN-1 Desk & Clamp Lamp
- Highly recommend for crafters
- lamps have 3 different colors
- sturdy
The Bad.
- The clamp base used to clamp it to a desk or workbench is poorly designed
- The arm of the magnifying glass, at the top where arm attaches to the magnifying glass has limited movement
Support :
Contact seller on Amazon.
My Final Opinion:
An overall good magnifying lamp that can last you a few years. I don’t know how long at average though, but I don’t expect it to last a lifetime for this price, especially the LEDs.
Magnifying lamp number 2.
Product Name: 5X Magnifying Glass with Light, Krstlv Real Glass Lens Desk Lamp & Clamp
Place(s) To Buy: Amazon
Owners: It’s a Chinese brand, I think KRstlv is the brand.
Overall Rank: 
Warranty: contact the seller on Amazon
Product Overview :
Magnifier Lamp, used by nail salons and manicures, tattoo, as a beauty-light and of course for crafting
Technical details:
- Exterior Color: Black
- Glass Magnifier Lens: 4.3 inch
- Magnification: 5X/500%
- Color Temperature: 3 color modes, 3000k-4000k-6500K
- Illumination: 12w, 960LM (Max)
- Swing Arm: 2 * 8.9″Metal swivel arm
- Metal Clamp: Max Clamping 2.1 inches
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- 3 Color & Adjustable Lighting
- Flexible Design
- saves energy
- compact and lightweight
The Bad.
- rather small
Support:
Contact the seller.
My Final Opinion:
If I would start out with crafting/nails etc, I would surely buy this magnifying lamp to begin with.
Magnifying lamp number 3.
Product Name: Brightech LightView Pro Flex 2 in 1
Place(s) To Buy: Amazon
Owners: Brightech
Overall Rank :
Warranty: 3-year product warranty
Product Overview :
Magnifier Lamp with Base Stand & Clamp.
Technical details :
- 1.75x Magnifying Glass with Bright LED Light (3 Diopter)
- Energy saving LED
- 6W & 570 lumen LED lights are built in and last 20,000 hours
- Wattage: 9 Watt
- Item weight: 3.5 pounds
- Product dimensions: ‎9 x 6.3 x 11 inches
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- the base is weighted very well, so it stays in place
- The light is bright
- very affordable price
- sturdy
The Bad.
- the top is heavy
- there are people mentioning that the lamps get defected quite quickly
Support: contact the seller
My Final Opinion:
I am not sure if this lamp is bendable enough to put it right over your crafting piece so you can easily see through or is it more suitable for beauty salons? That might be the case, so be assured to ask before you purchase!
Magnifying lamp number 4.
Product Name: Brightech LightView Pro – Full Page Magnifying Floor Lamp
Place(s) To Buy: Amazon
Owners: Brightech
Warranty: a full 3-year warranty
Product Overview :
I thought that we needed a standing magnifying lamp in our reviews, so here we go 😉
Technical details:
- Wattage: 9 Watt
- Style: standing with rolling base
- Item dimensions: 6.5 x 6.5 x 55 inches
- excists in 3 Diopter and 5 Diopter
- color: white
- Item weight: 20.5 Pounds
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- simple to assemble
- very sturdy lamp
- good quality that can suit you for years
- the lamp is very bendable in each direction and it is easy to move
The Bad.
- beware: The base is oval and heavy but you have to be sure the light is aligned in the same direction as the oval or it will tip over
- non replacable lights
Support: contact the seller on Amazon, please
My Final Opinion:
If I would go for a standing magnifying lamp, I think that I would go for this sturdy-looking one.
Magnifying lamp number 5.
Product Name: Magnifying Glass Floor Lamp
Place(s) To Buy: Banggood
Price: $139,99 (on SALE , it comes from $288 !)
Owners: No brand
Overall Rank:
Warranty: 30-day refund or replacement
Product Overview :
Floor magnifying lamp
Technical details:
- 10x Magnifying Glass
- LED Light: 3 Colors Adjustable
- Voltage: ≤36V
- Height Adjustable Range: 50-180cm
- color: black/white
The good and the bad :
The good :
- professional tool
- 3 adjustable colors of LED
- The view through this lens will be clear as air with no internal reflections, Long-term use will not cause dizziness
The bad:
- pricey
Support :
Contact Banggood here
My Final Opinion:
As a final lamp, I also had to include at the least a professional floor lamp. This lamp is more pricey, but that’s because it has a lot of advantages that the other lamps don’t have. So you decide what is important to you and your wallet ;-).
Conclusion
Whichever magnifying lamp you are going to use for crafting, make sure it suits your needs. And decide if it is a good one for ‘your eyes only’ ;-). Because we all are different and would need different adjustments to be able to work on your miniatures without tiring your eyes too much!
Do you have any questions? Please leave them in the comments below or come and discuss any topic on my Facebook group and I wish you a Happy Crafting!
Kind regards,
Lizzy
Hi
That is an interesting review of the best magnifying lamp to buy, especially if you want to do detailed and intricate work. This could be for delicate needlework, for sowing and for many DIY projects. When I do close work, as my eyes are not like they use to be, I like to use magnifying lamps to help make difficult jobs much more easier. They can be said to be a Godsend and by chance, my old one has started to become problematic and that is why I was looking to buy a new one. I will carefully weigh the decision and buy one which is inexpensive, light and long lasting.
Thank you
Antonio
Having several choices is wonderful. I need better light with any crafting in our living area as the light situation is not good. I love to do handwork while watching TV and right now my favorite thing is embroidery. Your review gave me some ideas about how to make a decision for which lamp to select. There are so many, and I don’t expect it to be pretty, I just want to see. I had thought I wanted it to be freestanding,
You have selected a clamp-on lamp for your use, What were the reasons you made this decision. I am wanting to get a light and haven’t talked to anyone who has used both, the freestanding and the clamp on. Do you have to be careful with a clamp-on? I also like to string beads, and am learning Calligraphy. With your using the light for miniatures, I presume that you don’t drag your stuff all over the place as I do. Thanks, Sami
Hi again Sami!
Thanks for looking at my newest article. Now about all off your questions.
I have selected a clamp-on lamp, because at my house, there’s just not enough room to add another ‘piece off furniture’ in the space where I craft my dollhouses and miniatures, it is kind of full with working tables, the tables I put my houses on, my other crafting materials etc. As they are crafting tables, it doesn’t hurt them ‘extra’ with a clamp. If you want to be sure about not scratching your table, I would rather go with a standing lamp . And you guessed that right: I don’t drag it all over the place indeed 🙂
Happy crafting !
kind regards,
Lizzy
Heloo Dear, a big thanks to you for sharing this insightful post on which magnifying lamp to buy. I have actually been considering getting a lamp for my reading table. Seeing this article has just made my search an easy one. I think the HimaPro LED Magnifying Glass Desk Lamp is a good take for me . Thanks
Hello Lizzy, it’s truly exciting to see you share this review on which magnifying lamb to buy. Whenever I am looking out to purchase anything online and offline, I consider the reviews of those that have the experience to be 100% valid and useful in purchasing only the best.
These magnifying lamps are lovely considering the fact that they have their own support and amazing features too. This will not only give us an experience that is free of inconveniences in us supporting the lamb but aid our crafting of excellent miniatures. I love the features such as the LED included, the long life of the LED, and the magnifying rates too.