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A rotary cutter is a versatile tool that can come in immensely handy while executing any art or craft project. It comprises of a rotating razor blade encased within a safety guard. This setup is in turn connected to a handle which makes it convenient to move it around. You can use a rotary cutter…
Who doesn’t love the convenience and versatility of spray paint? It is relatively easy to use and will go into every nook and cranny effortlessly, something rollers and brushes can’t match up to. It will stick on any material, glass, plastics, metal, concrete, wood, and dry exceptionally fast compared to other traditional painting techniques. The…
Brass jewelry may be less valuable than pure silver or gold but is just as trendy as the duo. The ubiquitous metal is a fashion staple in almost every woman’s jewelry collection. Even men have not been left behind. On a casual day, you’ll find them rocking a brass ring or bar cuff. Over the…
Wondering how to join your metal jewelry pieces without the hassle of soldering? Perhaps you’ve been considering glue but aren’t quite sure how well it will hold up. Well, next to a welding machine, glue is the most convenient, easy to use, and affordable alternative for bonding metal pieces. However, not just any glue can…
Waist beads have a myriad of uses and have been used by women for centuries. In some African cultures, waist beads have traditionally been considered a symbol of desirability and wealth. Of course, like any jewelry, they’re also beautiful. Making waist beads is easy and inexpensive. You can create your own waist beads with different…
Metal is a spectacular choice of material for durable, customized ornamental DIY crafts. But the truth is, it is not the easiest to work with at home. It even gets trickier when you have to cut intricate designs on sheet metal. It is one thing to maneuver through a long straight line and another to…
Color brings many things to life, and that’s the gist of painting metal jewelry; to make it pop. But metal jewelry, like any other metallic surface, is kind of picky when it comes to accepting paint. The greatest fear of painting metal jewelry is perhaps to have the layer of paint chip or crack after…
Super glue is an effective adhesive that is commonly used to repair broken items. If you need to repair kitchen utensils and food-related items such as cutting boards, wooden spoons, and other items, you might wonder about the safety of using super glue for such repairs. Is super glue food safe? No, super glue is…
Do you enjoy painting, but the thought of cleaning up after always dampens your enthusiasm? Maybe you struggle with mixing paint to the right consistency. Or perhaps just can’t get the precision you need with a brush. Acrylic paint pens are the solution to these and more issues with the ordinary paintbrush and palette. But…
Air-drying clay is a versatile form of clay used for modeling sculptures and other objects. The thing with air-drying clay is that it is not waterproof. Hence, you will have to use varnish for preventing the finished item from cracking. Damp clay will cause the paint to smudge thereby ruining your art piece. While…