(via IFTTT) A small experiment to investigate causes of unsightly cracks in my acrylic pouring paintings.
059 – Crochet Chained Chain Join
Here's a tutorial on how to make the Chained Chain Join for joining pieces in crochet. It creates a beautiful textured braid between the two pieces that are joined.
058 – Fluid Art – Pouring With Icing
Yes, Icing! This was more for fun, to see If It Could Be Done. And fun was had. Oh, and I only ate one of the buns, the rest were given to my sister-in-law to feed to her sons. Icing used: Betty Crocker Creamy Deluxe Frosting in vanilla and chocolate. Food colouring: McCormick Food Colours... Continue Reading →
A Taste of Knitting
The absolute minimum you need in order to start knitting. Part of a series. I think most people know what knitting is, but, hey, I'm going to describe it anyway. Knitting is a craft where you use a pair of knitting needles to turn yarn into cloth items such as scarves, beanies, mittens, socks, sweaters... Continue Reading →
A Taste of Crochet
The absolute minimum supplies and tools you need to start playing with crochet. First of a series. Crochet is a craft where you use a tool called a "crochet hook" to turn yarn into cloth items such as scarves, bags, dishcloths etc. Crocheted cloth is best suited for items which you do not want to... Continue Reading →