Blending chalks have become an indispensable tool for stampers, scrappers and card makers! Chalks are great for beginners as it is very forgiving (mistakes are very easily camouflaged) and very flexible in the...
When I first started stamping, I didn't know that there were alternatives to ink pads .I felt really limited by only being able to stamp and then colour in. Quite often, I wanted multi-coloured images but...
I thought that I would write this guide because the one craft topic I get asked about the most is about how to use blending chalks and projects that can be completed with them. Seeing as I stock them and have...
"What's all the fuss about Prismacolor?"Well now you can "try them and find out!" They are now becoming more available in the UK as sets and as single pencil open stock, there are some great UK based sellers,...
Can I use Zest-it for......? This is quite a common question from the Zest-it web site, so this guide will give hints and tips for using the Zest-it Brush Cleaner and also the Zest-it Pencil Blend. J and T's...
Artist brushes come in a wide range of sizes, shapes and materials. Knowing how a brush is made and how the different materials affect the use of the brush can help you to make an informed choice.The artist...
Fibre - Merino. We all love it, with it's luxury feel and it wide array of colour choice, but what do we know about it?The Merino is the most economically influential breed of sheep in the world, prized for...
GLASS PAINTING WITH DYLON SHOE COLOUR Instructions: 1. Clean glass with white spirit to remove surface grease/dirt. Allow to dry thoroughly. 2. Shake container of Dylon Shoe Colour to mix contents. 3....
An Introduction to Artists' Hog Brushes - The Shapes and Uses What is a Hog Brush? These brushes are made with Hog Bristles. They are very different to hair. A hair, like Sable hair, have a...
Many of us who adore Merino and it's many shades of colour, will stick to Merino throughout most of our projects. In this guide I hope to give you a few ideas on how to extend this, by your use of colour and...