However, if you use paints or oils in your artwork, you should make sure that you are printing onto a material that can easily be scanned, such as canvas paper, which is both incredibly flat, and much easier to scan than if your art is on something like wood or chipboard. Depending o...
If you are looking for a fun and unique way to decorate your home, you should consider making a rag rug! Rag rugs are easy to make and can add a touch of personality to any room. This blog post will discuss what rag rugs are, how to make them, and the benefits of using them in...
Soak your paper for a few hours or overnight. Drawing, printmaking, and watercolor papers are best because they are generally made from stronger fibers (such as cotton rag, and not chemically treated tree fiber). Your fiber/scrap choice and its characteristics dictate the quality of the final...
Making paper with kids is a rewarding experience, and today I’m going to share how to make paper with kids. These steps work for anyone interested in learning how to make paper, and I give specific tips and advice on how to make paper with kids (even toddlers!) Papermaking with kids ...
Step 2: Make the Deckle and the Mold While the lint is soaking you can make the deckle and the mold, integral parts of paper making. The mold is a frame with screening (like window screening) in the center that is used to catch the lint. The deckle is a frame without any screening...
Learn how to make easy DIY wooden Christmas trees from scrap wood including how to get a gorgeous finish that will last outdoors.
and will usually come presterilized, right out of the package. However, to ensure that a lab environment is absolutely pure, cottons swabs are often further sterilized. Sterilizing a cotton swab is a fairly simple procedure, but you must be very attentive to make sure it is done correctly. ...
Today I wanted to show you how to make bas-relief pieces botanical casting art using air dry clay and plaster of Paris. This was such a fun and easy project. A bit addictive actually because you can’t really get it wrong with a little practice of course. ...
The weave of your rag’s cloth is probably too tight. There’s absolutely no way it should take that long to strain. If you get some unbleached cotton – I buy it by the yard or meter or even the bolt – you can cut the shape & size you want, double stitch the edges very simply...
Natural Cotton Tea Towels And when you wash your towels, be sure to usea biocompatible detergent, such as Oasis. to minimize the impact of your laundry. I hope these tips keep you away from plastic-wrapped paper towels and on the right path to sustainability. I know things that are so co...