Repainting worn-out surfaces is always met with excitement as you let your imagination run wild. But there are two not-so-fun stages before and after painting. Before painting, you have to strip off the old paint. There’s also removing accidentally spilled paint from floors, windows, clothes, tools, and other areas it is not needed after you…
Burlap is the new classic. It brings a cozy, countryside vibe to your interior decor, with its golden earthy color that blends beautifully with nearly everything. But that doesn’t mean putting burlap all over. Covering just a few select accessories is enough to bring a rustic touch to life. If it is your first time…
Finding the right fabric for your project is the key to creating a high-quality final product. You can buy fabric by color, texture, or fiber content, but have you ever thought of the weave? Cotton is known to be a durable and affordable fiber, but the type of weave also affects how long it will…
For centuries, silk fabric has been crafted and used in the fashion and textiles industry. Because of the time it takes to create genuine silk, it often comes at a high price and is used for luxury apparel. So, is silk stretchy? It comes down to the way the silk fibers are woven and whether…
Resin has gotten many crafters hooked, and it’s not hard to see why. It’s a truly magical compound; hard-wearing, beautiful, clear yet colorable, non-porous, and super versatile. Resin starts as a transparent inert liquid that hardens into a tough solid. Because liquids can take any shape, the possibilities of what you can create are endless….
A good pair of scissors isn’t always the first thought when you first start crafting with yarn, but at a certain point, when you are cutting a hundred pieces of yarn for a latch hook rug or a granny square blanket, you will want something that gets the job done quickly and precisely. Dull blades…
Tie-dyeing doesn’t always require rubber bands. Most people recommend using rubber bands for tie-dyeing because of how quick and easy it is to hold your fabric in shape, but it’s not always the best if you want to achieve a precise, specific look. Instead of rubber bands, use strings. They are more durable and can…
There are loads of different paint types on the market today, each with its own set of qualities. These two basic categories are exterior paints for durability in a harsh environment and interior paints to keep your home looking its best. So, what is the difference between interior and exterior paint? Exterior paint is weather,…
It is not uncommon to shop for more paint than we actually need. It is always better to have excess than insufficient, right? Plus, it could be useful in the future. Nonetheless, sometimes this future is 1, 5, even 10 years later, which can be worrying if you have a significant amount of new or…
When buying wood for outdoor furniture, you often hear talks of waterproofing or sealing the wood to protect it from the elements. Although wood can certainly be left untreated, there are a number of things you can do to protect the wood, allowing it to last longer. Untreated wood can be used for small outdoor…