how to paint wood crafts

How to Paint Wood Crafts. Many arts and craft stores sell blank wooden pieces that you can paint. While you can always paint them right away, there are a few steps that you can take to ensure a neater, longer-lasting finish. Sanding the piece first will get rid of any ridges, while priming it will help the paint stick on better. Adding a coat of...

November 10, 2019

how to make a paper bag turkey

How to Make a Paper Bag Turkey. Looking for a fun way to celebrate this holiday season? Whether you’re crafting homemade decorations for Thanksgiving dinner or just want to get into the spirit of autumn, making a turkey from ordinary paper bags is a quick, simple and creative activity that is sure to please children and adults alike. This project...

Desember 14, 2019

how to make a paper bag turkey

How to Make a Paper Bag Turkey. Looking for a fun way to celebrate this holiday season? Whether you’re crafting homemade decorations for Thanksgiving dinner or just want to get into the spirit of autumn, making a turkey from ordinary paper bags is a quick, simple and creative activity that is sure to please children and adults alike. This project...

Januari 27, 2020

how to make colored salt

How to Make Colored Salt. Colored salt is used for art and craft, for decoration, for teaching skills with writing or drawing, and for making rangoli for Diwali. It's easy to make, and depending on the exact items in your craft or kitchen cupboard, you might even be able to make it without buying a thing. Coloring Salt with Paint. Fill a container...

November 17, 2019

how to keep glitter from falling off

How to Keep Glitter from Falling Off. If you’re a glitter lover, chances are you’ve run across crafts and body glitters that are susceptible to flaking off and leaving a glitzy, sparkly trail behind you. Luckily, there are a few different ways you can craft with and wear glitter so that it doesn’t fall off so easily. Try using Mod Podge to seal in...

November 08, 2019

how to make a polymer clay penguin

How to Make a Polymer Clay Penguin. There's no denying that penguins are among the cutest critters to populate this planet. Unfortunately, having a real one might be out of the question for most people. Luckily, it is possible to make a miniature penguin out of polymer clay. You can even insert a small eyehook or eye pin to turn it into a charm...

Januari 25, 2020

how to make shrinky dinks

How to Make Shrinky Dinks. Shrinky Dinks are popular arts-and-crafts plastic sheets that people use to create designs. They saw great popularity with children in the 1980s. Shrinky Dinks are still sold by many major retailers and online commerce sites. You can use them to create colorful art or even jewelry. It’s also possible to make homemade versions...

November 29, 2019

learn how to rubber stamp on stretch canvas

learn how to rubber stamp on stretch canvas If you are looking for different surfaces to stamp onto then how about trying artist's canvases. These are great for making decor for the home and canvas blocks are all the rage right now. This is a project for stampers happy to experiment with different techniques to create interesting results. What...

November 01, 2019

how to make plastic spoon monsters

HOW TO MAKE PLASTIC SPOON MONSTERS. Monsters and Halloween go hand in hand. They don’t always have to be scary though, like my monster bookmarks, which are pretty darn cute! All these plastic spoon monsters want to do is go trick or treating! So what do you say? Want to make some cute monsters of your very own? MAKE FUN PLASTIC SPOON MONSTERS. This...

November 03, 2019

how to make an art kit

How to Make an Art Kit. As you begin studying art or creating art of your own, you may find it helpful to start with a selection of basic tools and equipment. Your art kit is your own, so take the ones described here as a guide to build upon or modify for your own style. Method 1. Making an Adult Kit 1. Decide what you will put everything in....

November 21, 2019