Are you trying to decide which glue to use for your next crafting project? If so, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’re comparing super glue and epoxy so that hopefully, by the end of this review, you’ll have all the info you need to pick a suitable adhesive for you. Let’s drive …
With Christmas just around the corner, there’s only so much time left to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones and get the whole house dressed up in festive gear. For the craft-savvy amongst us, that only means one thing… …Getting out your serger and sewing machine to start sewing gifts for loved ones …
When it comes to fixing up an old and rusty item, nothing works quite as well as a coat of paint. And no paint works as well in a refurbishing project as a can of spray paint. The problem is, there are so many options on the market, and it can get overwhelming trying to …
Oil pastels are a crayon-like tool used for painting. They’re popular because they have a buttery soft consistency, making it easy to paint and blend color without using liquid or oil paints. They’re also commonly used because they produce intense colors. However, there are best practices that all painters should know. One of them is …
Creative Wood Burning Ideas If you’re anything like me, you’re probably watching the holidays approach with their typical hastiness while you are still scrambling to find gifts for everyone on your list. Perhaps we should make it easy on ourselves this year and design our own gifts. It will, as the proverb says, “kill two birds …
Creative Wood Burning Ideas: To Bring Back Your Inspiration! Read More »
I have to be honest here, Perler beads are super fun and addictive, and consequently, it’s been difficult to pull myself away from my set of beads to share some best practices for crafting with them. But, I realize that crafting is not nearly as fun if you don’t have the proper equipment, and I …
Best Iron for Perler Beads Guide: To to Enjoy This Craft Even More! Read More »
When I travel, I always try to visit an art gallery. This is because I love walking through the halls while admiring the skill and creativity of artists from all time periods and locales. It is a wonder to me what artists can do with a brush and some precisely selected pigments. They know exactly …
Gouache vs Acrylic Paint: Guide to Select the Right Type of Paint Read More »
If you sew or work on crafts regularly, you probably have a pair of pinking shears hidden away somewhere in your supplies. Maybe you’re one of the rare crafters who use them regularly, but for most of us, these are items that come out to perform occasional and specialized tasks. Despite their scarce usage, it …
I think quilting is such a popular hobby because it allows us to make gifts for the people we love. These are gifts they will treasure for decades. I know from experience what receiving the gift of a quilt feels like since my grandma made me two quilts by hand. I use and treasure them …
If you have ever considered taking up calligraphy but have found that the tools and techniques are a bit overwhelming, you may want to consider brush pens instead. As a modern way to write in calligraphy, brush pens offer artists a lot of advantages. Here are four reasons why brush pens may be better than …
