Hand embroiderers and cross-stitchers are all familiar with embroidery hoops and their usefulness. However, knowing which type and size of embroidery hoops to use can be quite daunting for beginners…

Punch needle embroidery is an ancient form of craft that has remained popular after hundreds of years. It’s way easier than traditional embroidery, especially if you have the right punch…

Paint markers are ideal for when you want to do some painting but don’t want the mess that comes with using actual paint. You are given the same effect as…

There are many ways to give any old bike a new look, and spray painting is a great option if you want to refresh the look of your bike without…

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…

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…

Mineral spirits are an industrial solvent commonly used as a paint thinner as well as in woodworking. In addition to cleaning brushes and removing paint, mineral spirits can also be…

Construction paper has found lots of creative uses among artists and crafters. And perhaps some of your best ideas, like cards, involve printing on the paper.  But, can you put…

Prismacolor and Crayola are two of the most popular brands of colored pencils. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages that can make it difficult to choose between the two.…

If you have ever tried to spray paint metal, you know that it is a very difficult thing to do. This is because metal is a smooth, non-porous surface, so…