I am purchasing pine wood for small crafts such as model cars. I have decided to use pine. However, the lumber store has two products available. One is clear pine and one is common pine. I assume the common pine is cheaper, but I am unclear as to the difference. Should I just order common [...]
just wondering Suggested Reading: Paper Made!: 101 Exceptional Projects to Make Out of Everyday PaperAnnouncing the biggest, best, most innovative book ever on paper craft. Even better, this is not about how to use costly, artsy paper, but how to turn… Read More >
Stampin Up! carries Crystal effects and CTMH carries glass lacquer. Both give a 3d effect when dryed but both are expensive. Why wouldn’t regular lacquer found by shellacs in a hardware store work as well? “Stampin Up! carries Crystal effects and CTMH carries glass lacquer. Both give a 3d effect when dryed but both are [...]
I want to start woodworking. My projects would be outdoor decorative wood crafts. I have a jig saw and plan to get a scroll saw. Suggested Reading: Wooden Puzzles: 31 Favorite Projects & Patterns (Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Book)Collecting the most popular designs produced by Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine, this authoritative guide [...]
I am going to start sewing but most of it will be simple straight stitching. No embrodiery or anything. I don’t need a machine that does 2,002 stitches. Which machine would be for me? If you know of a certain machine too, I would greatly appreciate any advice? I am going to be doing alot [...]
I have some “9 X 6 mm barrel pony beads” and wanted to see if I can substitute them for crafts that require tri-beads or E beads. Do you know? Suggested Reading: Seed Bead StitchingSeed Bead Stitching explores beadweaving techniques using colorful seed beads and beautiful accents such as pearls and gemstones. Step-by-step photogr… Read [...]
What is the difference between a wooden rubber stamp and a clear acrylic stamp? Are they supposed to give a different effect, be used for totally different crafts, or are they generally the same thing, just different materials used to make the stamp itself? Suggested Reading: The Art of Rubber Stamping“This internationally acclaimed teacher and [...]
