Container candles are an excellent choice and are popular for the beginner as well as the experienced candle maker. There is such a wide range of vessels and containers to choose from. Cut glass is elegant and mason jars are down home. A small pail makes a great outdoor candle while a shot glass is [...]

As a weekend hobby turns into a lifelong passion, many artists begin to look beyond potter’s wheels and start envisioning a home workspace to create art. This article will give you an overview of what you need to create an at-home potter’s workshop, from shelves and work surfaces to brushes and sieves. You don’t need [...]

As a quilter there are many challenges you face when designing, sewing and ultimately quilting the finished product. Here are the 5 most important steps that you need to complete before the finished product can be proudly displayed and viewed by others. Step 1 Choosing the fabric for the quilt can be one of the [...]

There are many ways to add colorful designs to your homemade soaps. We will discuss using the cold process soap making method to make soaps with intriguing designs. First, you will need to start with a plain white base. A base of 30% coconut oil, 5% castor oil and 65% lard make a nice white [...]

Soap on a rope has many fun uses. It’s great on those summer camping trips since it keeps your soap out of the dirt. It’s also great at home since hanging soap prevents those slimy soap dishes, and when you drop it in the tub – it’s easy to find! So how do you make [...]

Children love turtles. This turtle paper plate craft is a fun, easy preschool craft project. To make this craft, you will need: Two paper plates Brown construction paper Green craft paint Google eyes Scissors Glue Dried beans (optional) Felt tip pen Your child will need two paper plates to make one turtle. Have your child [...]

A patina can be defined as a thin layer of colored oxidation which occurs on some metals over time, such as the green or gray rust on copper or bronze. The romantic name is verdigris: Think of crusty old copper roofs or a weathered bronze statue. When making crafts using natural copper, adding a green [...]

1. Use one Pair of  Fox River Mills Socks.  2. Turn socks inside out.  3. Lay the Sock for the Body Part with the heel upright and make sure the cuff is equally divided for the legs, pin in place along the cuff part.  4. Use an ink marker and draw the layout for the [...]

One of most confusing aspects of learning needlepoint is deciphering the many stitches that are available. If you are working from a kit, it generally isn’t a problem. Each kit will specify which stitches should be used and where. However, if you are creating your own project from scratch, where do you go to get [...]

Craft projects are one of the most fun and enjoyable activities that kids look forward to in school. Crafts boost a child’s creativity and inventiveness. It is also a good way to improve their motor skills while having fun at the same time. It also promotes a sense of discipline, teamwork, patience, cooperation and ingenuity. [...]