- Before you start - If you have decided to make your own wedding favours, there are a few things you may wish to consider before selecting a style. Cost - how much do you wish to spend on each favour? Time -...
Card - A guide to weight (gsm) and caliper (microns) Card thickness or caliper is measured in microns (1000 microns = 1 mm) but frequently sold or described by weight or gsm (grammes per square meter). Paper...
Paper and Envelope Sizes As we often get asked what size paper and envelopes are available, I though a list of the most common sizes would be useful. Paper sizes Standard paper sizes were adopted in 1959 by...
Many people ask the difference between Computer Generated charts, and so called normal charts. I will do my best to explain. The main difference is in the detail, which is like sewing a photo, and that a...
Main parts of a Dip Pen Nib. A typical Dip Pen Nib has three main parts: The Shank, also known as the base or heel - this is the section that goes into the pen holder: The Tip - which is the point of the nib -...
If you have enjoyed scrapbooking then why not look into the world of making Artist Trading Cards - or ATC's as they are known. Here I show you some examples and give an introduction to the 'create and swap'...
As a fashion and textile designer I have had experience with computer printable fabrics from plain cotton (with no adhesive), to iron-ons and peel and stick versions. So I wanted to use this guide to share my...
Learning how-to-paint? Need some help with watercolour paints, papers and brushes? I have been teaching watercolours to students for many years now. I pass on to you the basic list of materials I recommend...
Paper Buying Guide Papers are now available in a bewildering variety of colours and textures, all of which if used appropriately can enhance any craft project from cardmaking to designing your own wedding...
Displaying your products on eBay is probably one of the most vital aspects of selling that is often ignored or done so unprofessionally as to hinder rather than aid selling. It's easy to spend large sums...