What is decoupage? Decoupage is a popular craft, which can be used to create many beautiful projects. The word originates from the French 'Decouper' - to cut out. Decoupage work can be flat, for example...
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...
Homemade Play Dough You can make great playdoh so quickly for next to nothing! The quantities below make a ball of dough about 10cm diameter. If you have a large pan (e.g. stock or preserving pan) you can...
Peel off stickers are a very versatile crafting accessory. Here are just a few ideas for using them: - Apply to your project, then colour in the sticker using your choice from a variety of materials -...
Foam Putty is the latest kids craze. It is a modelling material containing small foam lumps, for added texture. Foam putty can be used to cover many items, and once dried it sets in place. The top brand of...
If you are looking for an new creative / craft interest I can recommend ATC's or Artist Trading Cards. These are cards that you decorate in any way you like and swap with others. The only stipulation is that...
COMPLAINT - New Fee Structure In my opinion the proposed 10% final value fee on lowest value items is quite unreasonable. I believe that this arrangement will penalise new shops, charity shops and shops with...
DIE CUTTING MACHINES This is just a short resume of most of the personal die cutting machines on the market based solely on personal experience. All opinions are my own personal ones as with everything...
There are lots of things to take into consideration when you start off with jewellery making as a hobby, the first will probably be the cost of getting a good stock of beads and findings together! There is no...
What are rub on foils? They are a powder-coated film, which creates a lovely foiled effect for your crafts.They are available in many colours - including metallic, matt, pearl, holographic, rainbow and marbled...