Many new artists just starting out in the world of painting will reach for acrylic paints because they’re cheap and easy to use. Acrylic paints are a great painting medium for beginners who need a lot of paint to test out new skills. Acrylic paint does have some downsides, though. One of them is that…
Japanese stab binding is one of the oldest binding techniques in existence – it’s as old as books themselves. This style of bookbinding is known for its simplicity and elegance. It doesn’t require any adhesives or complicated tools, and it can easily be done by complete beginners. What is Japanese stab binding? Japanese stab binding…
People either love or hate the dry time of acrylic paints. Luckily, if you’re in the latter category, there are methods to make acrylic paint dry faster and methods to make it dry slower, depending on your needs. If you’re working on a painting with multiple layers, or you’re trying to get a commissioned painting…
We all know epoxy as a durable, hard-curing, and even food-safe when cured. It’s very commonly used as an adhesive, coating, or even casting material. However, while epoxy is very versatile, it’s not very dependable when it comes to high heat applications. So, is epoxy heat resistant? Unfortunately, epoxy resin is not heat resistant. Epoxy…
Pink is truly a wonder to behold as it offers such a fun and upbeat feeling to any art project. Although it is commonly believed that it is a simple color to make, there are so many variations. When it comes to mixing pink paint, it is quite common to mix several shades together so…
Mod Podge is a popular craft item because it can be used on so many different surfaces and for a variety of purposes. No matter what type of crafting you enjoy, odds are that Mod Podge will be helpful. The thing to remember with Mod Podge is that it works by sticking to porous surfaces…
If you ever sat in the back of the classroom at school or on your best friend’s floor tying plastic strings together to make friendship bracelets or keychains, you’ve already set foot in the world of macramé. Macramé is the art of tying knots with cord to create something new – whether that be jewelry,…
Sewing is a skill often learned by hand before machine. It helps to understand how the pieces of fabric are brought together with thread before using a machine that does this automatically. For those who have already begun their sewing journey and feel comfortable working by hand and on a machine, it makes sense to…
After putting hours upon hours of hard work into creating a handmade quilt, it’s important to store it properly when not in use. The best way is to let it sit folded on an open shelf, but if you’re low on shelf space, you can store it in a bag under your bed. So, what…
Basting the top quilt and backing to batting is many quilters’ least favorite quilting step, especially using thread or pins. That is why those who don’t send their quilts to long armers resort to spray basting as the less tedious and faster option. Shopping for a quilter rather than stocking your own table? My list…