A glue gun is a versatile tool that can help you in almost any craft project, and it is especially useful when you are working with fabric since sewing can take more skills and time. However, glue guns come in such a wide range of shapes, sizes, and technical specifications, it may be difficult to…
Beads are a big wide world that is interesting and super exciting to explore. But there’s so much to learn that you can easily get lost in it, especially if you’re new to beading. Given the sheer number of materials, textures, shapes, and stunning colors and patterns beads come in, it might take you your…
Wet felting is an incredibly rewarding hobby, where you create felt out of processed wool fibers using water, soap, and the friction of your hands. During this process, the wool fibers will expand, blend together, and take the shapes that you mold with your hands. Depending on your skill levels, you can create a versatile…
Weaving is an absolutely beautiful, and often complex art form. But there are some great beginner weaving looms and sets to fit a variety of beginners. Some are great for adults and older children first learning the craft and others are great for introducing younger kids to working with their hands. Plus, with beginners’ weaving…
So you’ve finished your acrylic masterpiece. Now what? There are a few steps of preparation and finishing one needs to take when doing acrylic painting on canvas. These all have their different purposes, but if you want your acrylic painting to have a specific finish, and to be long-lasting, you need to seal it with…
Strategically placed rag rugs are an exciting and creative way to spruce up any room. Besides adding a splash of vibrance and texture to your decor, they are practical pieces as baby play mats, doormats, and bathmats. What is a rag rug? A rag rug is a small mat or carpet usually handmade from strips…
Does your pattern call for double knitting weight yarn, and you can’t help but wonder what type of yarn that is? Perhaps you’ve seen it on yarn bands and product descriptions before but couldn’t put your finger around what it is. Is double knitting weight yarn the same as worsted weight yarn? Is it the…
A bracelet is a timeless piece of accessory loved by men and women of all ages. It comes in a variety of styles to suit whatever taste, season, theme, or occasion. While a bracelet is supposed to complete your ensemble and enhance your confidence, it could have the opposite effect when the fit isn’t just…
Elastics are a very important component of cloth diapers. They’re necessary for getting the right fit. So if you’re making cloth diapers for your baby, you’ll want to ensure that you use the right elastic. What elastic, though, is best for making cloth diapers? There are advantages and disadvantages to all elastics; however, polybraid elastic…
Have you ever visited a craft store and seen a soft, pillowy-looking mass of fibers for sale? This mass of unstructured, unspun fibers is known as roving. If you have never used, or even heard of roving yarn, it might seem like just another bag of fibers that doesn’t have too much use. But what…