Just like with painting paints, the colors of seal wax can be combined to produce new, mixed shades. Adding white wax to a darker color in the melting spoon softens the tone for pastel shades like mint, candy pink, or light gray. A uniform new color: When the molten mixture is thoroughly stirred, a pure...
How do you make a perfectly round brooch? Here’s the method by Vili from @vilka.co.uk. She uses several techniques with the materials to achieve clean lines and three-dimensional embroidery. The finished brooch with a small martenitsa. Needles with a wide eye. Cotton Yarn A phantom marker with a disappearing trail. It all starts with choosing...
We’re sharing ideas for spring brooches or martenitsas. The creator of these small textile paintings, in which every thread is carefully placed, is Vili from vilka.co.uk. In them, she combines two techniques: The fluffy base of the little house, the voluminous heart, and the colorful petals were created using dry felting (needle felting)—a process in...
The adhesives section in our store can be confusing. That’s why we’ve organized them into a handy list based on their most common uses and properties. The choice of adhesive depends on several preliminary considerations: What will be glued: what material is the item we’re gluing made of, and do we have a combination of...
With just a few days left until Easter , we’re sharing our take on one of our favorite seasonal activities—decorating eggs for the holiday. Somewhere between decal stickers and doodling with acrylic markers , we decided to try something a little more glamorous: decorating with gold foil and gold dust. Preparation 🥚🥚 To do this,...
Handmade Valentine’s Day cards can be a thoughtful addition to a gift or bouquet for the holiday, or simply a charming and memorable gesture for your loved one. Here are some of our easy-to-recreate ideas for February 14, with which to show our significant other some special attention and leave a personal message, making his...
After we’ve looked at the different types of wax and wicks, let’s dive into the real question how to make candles in the easiest way possible. For some, this may be a way to save money on expensive scented candles or to bring joy to their loved ones, while for others, it may become a...
How are handmade cards better than store-bought ones? When we want our loved ones to feel truly special, we can choose a handmade card. The handmade cards are: A wonderful way to make use of the materials we have left over from other projects, such as the pile of beautiful scraps and fancy cardstock that...
Which type of candle wax should we choose? Making high-quality candles that burn evenly, that create a cozy atmosphere is a science in itself, and choosing the right wax for candles is therefore crucial. The candle market, which has gained popularity recently, now offers eco-friendly and luxury alternatives such as coconut, palm, and rapeseed wax....
