Crafts Tips & Advice

If you have children, chances are that they've idolized an obscure television or video game character at some point. Make the holidays extra special by creating your own themed wrapping paper that highlights your kids' favourites, no matter how popul

A no-sew fleece blanket is a fun way for children to create an easy and functional handmade craft. Once the cutting is done, one of the great things about this project is the fact that most children can work on it with minimal supervision. It's also

DIY string lanterns can be used as illumination for an outdoor party, as a dining room chandelier or to dress up a bedroom. Here is a quick do-it-yourself tutorial for making elegant string-globe lanterns at home.

Sewing supplies as we know them today are easy enough to come by. But what was done in ancient times? What are their origins? Here's some facts about sewing supplies that shed some light on modern sewing.

The first step in making your own dyes is to gather the raw materials — your dyestuffs. This can include flowers, bark, nuts and berries. Here are some hints to help get you started.

Using a spinning wheel is quicker than using a spindle, and the wheel also has a soothing rhythm which can be very relaxing once the basic spinning technique has been mastered. Get started today with this helpful guide.

Working with clay is a fun and satisfying way to express your creativity. The various types of clay possess different characteristics, from colour to texture, and can be used in different ways.

Open up creative possibilities by creating moulds to shape and design what can't be done by hand. Follow the steps below to expand your pottery techniques.

Texture is considered an appropriate­ finish for handmade pottery as it complements the organic nature of the project. A useful side benefit for beginners is that texture can also detract from a less-than-perfect form.

There is nothing like snuggling with a cozy quilt on a cold winter's day. The following steps will help you chose a quilt design and learn how to put your quilt together.

A glaze can make or break your pottery and clay tough to get right. These tips will help you with glazing success for beautiful finishes.

Are you interested basketry? Experiment with whatever vines, grasses and leaves are readily available to you and try all the different methods of preparing baskets.

A dyebath for yarn is prepared by soaking and cooking the raw dyestuff in water. Here are some smart tips for getting started.

Some spinners feel that a drop spindle should be mastered before moving on to a spinning wheel. Here are seven easy steps to help you use a drop spindle in no time.

Using a spinning wheel may be easier than you think!Here are some easy instructions to help get you started.

Spinning your own wool to knit for yourself or your friends is special. A knitted hood (also called a wimple or snood) is warm in winter, looks attractive and is a simple first project using a small amount of yarn.

The technique of coiling, which formed part of the pottery tradition of many ancient societies, is still used by potters to build vessels or sculptural forms. Follow these steps to create your own coiling works of art.

Have you sewn a beautiful patchwork quilt? The last step in the process is to finish the edges with a binding strip, which adds durability and is easy to replace. This guide will show you how simple it is.

Starting with a flat slab of clay can seem daunting if you are a beginner potter, but it doesn't have to be. These tips will help you master the craft.

There are a bounty of beautiful colours available in nature, why not use them to make your own dyes? With some basic ingredients and a simple dyebath you're on your way to creating your own custom-dyed wool.