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…
Creating the perfect bracelet for your wrist is indeed a challenging task. Bracelet clasps are one of the most crucial parts of any jewelry-making project, and the right clasp can be highly functioning as well as add to the overall aesthetic of your bracelet. In order to find the balance, you need to have proper…
Decorative scissors are one of the most essential tools for scrapbooking. Scrapbooking is about being creative and putting your own touch on every page, and decorative scissors can really help you unleash your creativity and experiment with new techniques. While you can certainly create decorative edges using stencils and designs, decorative scissors make the process…
If you’re a beginner painter, going to an arts and crafts store and heading to the paint section can be overwhelming. With so many different types of paints, how do you know what type of paint to use for which project? Once you figure out what the paint is made of, whether it’s oil-based or…
Gesso is vital for priming canvas or boards before painting. It seals the holes and provides a more paint receptive surface. Without gesso, your canvas or board would be porous and lack some tooth, leading to a mottled and uneven texture. But for it to work effectively, gesso has to dry adequately in between coats…
Dyeing clothes is probably the easiest way to breathe new life into old fabric. It doesn’t require any sewing skills and you can achieve a new look in just a few hours. However, clothes dyeing can be a bit intimidating if you have never done it. Not every dye type is created equal, and you…
Customizing our clothes has long been a form of self-expression. People are always choosing the clothes they wear based on how they want to present themselves to the world. Dying clothes is no different. Some people prefer to only wear neutral or pastel colors, while others prefer to dress in bright pops of color. For…
If your sewing room feels a bit disorganized and cluttered, then maybe it’s time to get yourself a quilting table. A quilting table isn’t only a place to house your sewing machine; the best ones are those that offer plenty of storage space and functional trays that can make your life a lot easier. What…
If we were to really look at the way our clothing is made, we would see all the seams that were sewn with thread to keep the pieces of fabric together. This is the basic way fabric is made, regardless of what thread or stitch was used, whether it was hand-sewn or machine-sewn. What if…