There are many ways to personalize and decorate such as adding your favorite scent by using fragrance oils or changing the color by adding some candle dye. These two methods are relatively simple. But if you want to try some more advanced candle making techniques, you might want to take a look at hand candle…
Cardboard looms are a great way to get started if you are interested in weaving. Since you only need an old cardboard box and a pair of scissors, making a loom out of cardboard is so easy that anyone could do it. In this article, you will learn how to make a small cardboard loom,…
Making beautiful jewelry, plates and coasters by fusing glass is much easier than you might think. All you need is a kiln, glass, and your creative idea. Although electric kilns can be very expensive, a microwave kiln lets you try this fun hobby for almost nothing. So do you want to learn how to fuse…
Learning how to carve wood can be a little tricky. Especially since there are so many types of wood you can use and different techniques to master. That is why you probably want to start off with some simple wood carving projects for beginners that are almost guaranteed to succeed. Today we will share our…
Etching glass is an easy and fun way to start out working with glass. Within a few minutes you can decorate your glass item of choice and it is a great way to create personalized presents. All you need to get started is some glass etching paste and a glass. glass etching compound, glass etching…
Shoes, belts, wallet, gloves, bags, and much more! Leather really is all around us. It is a long-lasting material that possesses a certain charisma that other materials don’t. Buying one of these items can be quite expensive. So why not make them yourself? Leatherworking is rapidly becoming more popular as a hobby. And if you…
Using the same pattern over and over again will look rather boring. Regardless if you are weaving tapes, strips, or bands, knowing a variety of different inkle weaving patterns is the key to making a beautiful design. Learning a few new patterns opens up a world of new designs an will instantly improve your weaving…
Anyone that has tried glass fusing knows how important it is to have a good kiln. A bad kiln will fire too fast, unevenly or not hot enough, leaving you will with distorted projects that look far from what you wanted. In this article you will discover our recommended kilns for glass fusing that you…
Having a reliable kiln that can reach and maintain high temperatures is crucial to turn clay into ceramics. Professional workshops use huge kilns that can fire many pieces at a time. Fortunately, nowadays you can also choose from a variety of smaller kilns that can be used at home. However, when choosing an electric kiln…
People have been carving for ages to create both functional objects and art. Nowadays there are still a few people that do woodworking professionally but for most of us, it is just a fun hobby. There are many different ways to work with wood such as carpentry, woodcarving, woodturning, etc. Depending on your goals and…
