You can’t weave without any yarn. But figuring out what yarn to use for weaving isn’t always easy. The type, color and weight of the yarn will determine how the final weave is going to look like. Moreover, not every yarn can be used for weaving. So choosing which weaving yarn to use might very…
2020 has presented unique challenges for all small businesses, including people interested in selling their art. Selling your art or marketing your skills is a daunting step to take, and the number of options you have to get started is overwhelming. Thankfully, the fact that there are so many options makes it easier to choose…
Let’s take a look at how to make your own scented candles with essential oils. They are super easy to make from home and you can get really creative by mixing different essential oils to make new fragrances. These DIY scented candles make great gifts to friends and family. Or you can keep them all…
Candles are fun and easy to make at home. But coloring the wax can be tricky. There are different ways to color wax. The most common question is if you can use food coloring, crayons, or mica powder to color you candles. Let’s look at all of these options and see which way works the…
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You might know people that are into woodworking, maybe someone in your family likes to draw, and perhaps you have met someone that like sewing. But making stained glass art is a hobby that not many people are familiar with. This guide is written for beginners that aren’t sure what tools they need to get…
So you want to start weaving as a hobby? Then a good weaving loom will be the first thing you need. But there are so many weaving looms. So how do you choose one? Let’s take a look at the best weaving looms for a beginner and which loom to buy. Best weaving looms Both…
Although technically it’s not a weave, rya knots can be found everywhere in woven tapestries. They are great for adding a fringe to your weave or to add texture throughout. Rya knots are one of the most important tools that you have at your disposal as a weaver. So let’s take a look at how…
Using rya loops is one of the easiest way to add some fluffy texture to your weave. That’s why I like to weave several rows of rya loops in pretty much any of my wall hangings. So let’s take a look at how to make these rya loops yourself. 1. Place your weft yarn over…
You finished your weave. Maybe the last row was a plain weave, maybe it was a basket weave, or perhaps it was a chevron weave. But now it’s time to wrap things up! Finishing a weaving project includes three steps: taking the weave off the loom, weaving in loose threads, and hanging your weave. Let’s…
A checkerboard pattern looks great in almost any wall hanging. But how do you weave these checkerboard patterns yourself? The first time I tried to weave one I thought it would be super difficult. But making a checkerboard pattern is actually a lot easier than it looks. All you need to know is how to…
