- 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 -...
As suppliers of Beading Tools for some years now, one of the most common questions we are asked is 'what type of pliers should I buy?' This guide is complied by Graham Halls of CJ Beaders, specialists in the...
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...
In this guide we've pulled together some handy tips and ideas for decorating on a budget. We've focused here on how you can save on your flowers and table decoration, a part of the wedding budget that can so...
Measure once, measure twice, then cut. This is the most important tip, unless you want to buy more fabric. Invest in sharp scissors - they don't have to be dressmaker's scissors, but sharp is essential. Iron...
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...
MITRE CUTTING: The Morso. There is only one choice if you are seriously looking for a mitre cutting machine. This is the Morso. If you are unfamiliar with the machine, it is a very rugged solidly built Danish...
Hello there. I make and sell Code 3 models on eBay, and have found the specialist Transfer or Decal papers that are now available, a great asset in this hobby. These special papers are available on eBay, and...
This is a two part guide on the Brother ribber. Part 1 is installing your ribber properly onto the knitting machine. Part two is making the necessary adjustments before knitting can be found under the title:...
There exists now a trend for home owners to move away from traditional ceramic tiles and invest in larger (and of course heavier) porcelain or granite tiles. A fashion spurred on by the contemporary look and...