It’s super fun and much easier than you’d think to make your own handmade scented candles. They make lovely gifts – there’s something so special about giving or receiving a gift that’s been handmade with love, and if you’d like to make some extra cash, or even start your own business, they are the ideal […]
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Mid Century Modern Decor on a Budget
Few interior design trends have been as iconic or as long-lasting as the mid-century modern look – and for good reason. The movement, pioneered by talented and influential post-war architects and designers such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll, and Charles and Ray Eames went on to define 1950s America. Inspired by the […]
The Best Stained Glass Grinder [April 2020]
To be perfectly honest, stained glass grinders are not an essential piece of equipment for all stained glass artists. Lead, for example, is more forgiving of rough shapes, and simple grozer/breaker pliers may be enough to chip away and shape the edges of the glass. If you use the copper foil method, however, you will […]
The Best Rigid Heddle Loom [March 2020]
Weaving is an immensely rewarding activity that can be easily mastered by anyone – if, and that’s a big “if,” you choose a rigid heddle loom. Traditional weaving looms, including the comparatively smaller table looms, are large, expensive and quite complex pieces of equipment that require skill, patience, and a fair amount of house room. […]
Best Bead Loom [March 2020]
Beadwork is one of the most identifiable artforms of the Native American people. It’s also an enormously rewarding and creative skill that can be learned by anyone. You don’t need to spend a fortune to get started and it doesn’t require any special talent to learn. Though you can bead without a loom, beading on […]
The Best Cabbing Machine [April 2020]
Cabbing machines are used in the jewelry making process to produce cabochons, those smooth dome-shaped semi-precious gemstones that seem to hold an ancient mystical quality all of their own. They’re used in all types of jewelry from earrings, to necklaces, bracelets, and rings, etc. and are often referred to as cabs. Though you can, of […]