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. But what is the best basting spray for quilting? The best basting…
After you’ve chosen the perfect paint color, furniture, and décor for your living room, the last thing is choosing your light bulbs. Light bulbs may seem like an afterthought item you just pick up at the store, but they’re much more than that. The type of light bulb you choose can change the entire look…
There are many tools in a painter’s tool kit, but none more important than the paint itself and the brushes to paint with. There are many types of paintbrushes, and an artist needs to have at least one (if not more) of each shape to complete their tool kit. So, what are the different brush…
Finding a remarkable woolen item is not so hard. The real challenge is getting one in your preferred shade. You’ll often spot beautiful wool, be it yarn or a sweater, but find the natural or factory-added color unflattering. Do you forgo your project? Absolutely not. If you put your thinking cap on, dyeing is likely…