Working with resin can be fun if you have the right tools. It’s a chemical substance that requires a lot of safety equipment and specific supplies to work with correctly. So, what are all the tools you need to work with resin? The tools for resin include the actual resin, a respirator, gloves, stir sticks,…
One of the things to love about working with beads is how many different shapes there are. You can find a bead to match nearly any shape you can think of, which makes working with them a dream. You can always make the exact project you’re envisioning! So, what are all the different bead shapes?…
Epoxy resin is a product used by many crafters across different crafting types. Whether you enjoy woodworking, acrylic painting, or creating home décor, epoxy resin can help keep your projects sealed and protected. As with any craft product, there are pros and cons to using it. One drawback to using epoxy resin is that it…
Sometimes the perfect Halloween decoration can’t be found in store; instead, you have to make it yourself. A perfect example is a realistic looking skull. Rather than buying a styrofoam one in store, it often looks better if you make your own with concrete. So, what are the best skull molds for concrete? The best…
Frosting is the unsightly and hard-to-remove white or grey crystals inside or on top of your candle. It usually forms on soy wax candles. Candles often experience frosting within a day or two of pouring, especially if the candles are not allowed to cure properly and at an even temperature. How to prevent candle frosting?…
Wooden signs are used everywhere, especially in home décor. Many families like to hang the first letter of their last name, or their full last name, up on the wall as the centerpiece to a photo gallery wall. While these wooden signs can be expensive to purchase online, they can be made right at home…
When it comes to using epoxy resin, the measuring and mixing of the components are one of the most important steps. If this is done wrong, then the epoxy resin will not cure properly and would really ruin the project you are working on. Luckily, the epoxy resin mixing ratio is fairly easy to follow,…
Hot glue is very useful when you need to quickly bond two materials together. It can be used on both non-porous and porous surfaces. Hot glue is usually used in arts and crafts, so you may wonder how it may perform in a high-strength application such as woodworking. Does hot glue work on wood? Yes,…
There’s a handful of decisions to make when crafting candles; to vessel or not, to scent or not, natural or synthetic wax, and so on. Choosing a wick is one of the most critical decisions. The common options are wood wicks and cotton wicks, and you obviously want the better one for your candles. So,…
Anyone who works with heat tape on a regular basis knows that you can’t go without a dependable dispenser. It can give you easy access to neatly-cut tape without all the hassle, and if you work in a sublimation workshop or just want efficiency, having a good heat tape dispenser can make all the difference. …