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Working with clay is a fun activity for children and adults alike. Unfortunately, sometimes our clay gets dried out and hard, so you need to work to revive it or open a new package. You can also make clay from a few different materials at home. So, how do you make soft clay? You can…
Are you a DIY candle maker and a sucker for herbs, too? Maybe you’ve been thinking of ways to incorporate herbal scents into your candles. If you answered yes, then you’ve probably asked yourself the following question before: Is it safe to put dried herbs in candles? Yes, it is safe to put dried herbs…
One of the most relaxing crafts that one can do is candle making. There are so many different scents and colors that you can use allowing you to fully express yourself creatively. There is also a calmness that comes over you when you pour your candles. Candles have been made from paraffin wax for centuries…
Foam boards are a great material that can help you transform an interior space into a nice looking art gallery. If you’re looking to get your foam board mounts done yourself, you’ll need to make sure you get the right type of glue as not all glues play nicely with foam boards. So what is…
If you are passionate about making your own greeting cards, then you would certainly want to stock the best ink pads available. It doesn’t really matter what kind of project you are working on. It is essential to be equipped with the right tools for the purpose. If you love stamping, then having the best…
When you are working with metals, sometimes you need to turn a shiny or glossy metal into something with a more matte finish. You might be looking to make your product look aged, or you could just be trying to change the color. So, how do you make shiny metal matte? There are lots of…
Gold vermeil is a type of jewelry, made from sterling silver, which has been plated with a layer of gold. The combination of the sterling silver and gold is good for those who have an allergy to regular plated pieces of jewelry. It also offers you gold-looking items, without the high price of solid gold….
Have you ever looked at an impressive watercolor painting with crisp white highlights and wondered how to pull that off? You’ve probably already tried working your way around the areas you need to stay white and haven’t had much success. Well, the best watercolorists rarely use white paint. Perhaps they paint carefully evading the white…
The light box has found favor in several industrial applications from fashion and design to photography and even therapy for specific disorders. However, if you are reading this, you are probably interested in an artist light box. What is a light box? A light box also known as a light board is a special electric…
There are two main types of vinyl which are used – heat transfer vinyl and adhesive vinyl. Both might seem similar, but they are actually made to stick to different surfaces. Heat vinyl is best used with a heat press and sticks securely onto fabric. Adhesive vinyl, on the other hand, is made to stick…