The thought of painting on cardboard often crosses many artists’ and crafty folks’ minds. And why not? Canvas doesn’t come cheap. If you can slash down your budget by using everyday materials as alternatives, so be it. Cardboard is also a go-to material for many crafts that one might want to finish off with paint….
Polypropylene fabric is plastic-based and is a material that’s useful for a broad range of projects. When looking for the right type of fabric to use, or if you are looking to buy something made from polypropylene, you need to consider its properties. So, is polypropylene waterproof? Polypropylene fabric is generally waterproof and can offer…
There are few things more frustrating for a sketch artist than trying to get the perfect shade of someone’s skin just right. When you’re working on a portrait to give to a dear friend or family member, you want to make sure it truly looks like them. Thankfully, the days of combining regular colored pencils…
The brush changes an acrylic painting more than the paint does. I learned that the slow way, blaming my colours for streaks that were really a cheap brush shedding into the wet layer. What you want is a brush that holds its shape, keeps its bristles, and matches the finish you are after: soft nylon…
If you’re just getting into sewing and embroidery but are getting a bit lost in all the different techniques, styles, and stitches, you’re not alone. It can be a bit daunting trying to sort out what’s what. But that’s why we’re here! So, what is smocking? Smocking is a technique that involves gathering a piece…
Pottery can be a exciting hobby that can end up becoming a huge part of your life. It can be a way to relieve stress, release your creativity, make money, and improve your quality of life. Learning pottery isn’t simple, but it’s also not as hard as people tend to believe. So, how do you…
A good colored pencil set can sometimes cost a fortune, and it is surely an investment that you’ll want to get the most out of. While you don’t have to worry about colored pencils drying out or melting like markers or pastels, there are still a few things you need to do in order to…
It can be difficult to get the hang of figure drawing, and even professional artists need some help to perfect the human body. There are so many possible angles and poses that it’s almost impossible to get it right without a reference. Even though figure drawing is hard to master, it is an important skill…
Most of us learned the three primary colors – red, yellow, and blue – in school as young children. We were also taught that by mixing these primary colors, you could achieve secondary colors – green, purple, and orange. Color theory education ends there for a lot of people. Without taking any sort of art…
EVA foam is a household name in the cosplay industry. You do not even need to have that much experience to know that it is an integral part of cosplay costumes and props. The foam has also found its way into homes among crafty folks. It is the go-to foam for DIY costumes for kids,…