Stuff for the blacking kit

Now that I'm back to blacking again, I've realized just how much I missed doing it (and just how sore it makes my hands, hand massage anyone?) I tend to black for friends for free at this point, and in the past they've often asked what they could do in exchange since I won't take money. Here's the list so far... if you can think of anythigg else to add, drop in a comment, please! I'm thinking of low cost/free items that can go in my kit.


-Old (clean) towels/wash rags
-soft 100% cotton flannel squares (Archie McPhee's sells a set of 4 real cheap, they're perfect)
-Large cans of Kiwi polish in black or neutral (Or tips on where I can get them)
-Cans of Lincoln polish in black or neutral
-Small cans of Kiwi/lincoln polish in colors other than black and neutral
-Old ass beat up leathers that you or someone else plan to get rid of.
-Old toothbrushes you plan on throwing away
-Fun/interesting/pervy stickers for my currently undecorated bootblack box
-One of those little crappy screwdrivers with the magnet on the end so I can open the damn cans of lincoln polish (grr)
-A bigger box for my blacking stuff!
-Lighters in cute shapes or with amusing things on them
-white and yellow grease pencils
-smallish tin cup with handle like mess kit style (I should only need one)
-soft shaving cream brush
-old t-shirts! (for boot rags)