Crafts Tips & Advice

Candle making is a straightforward and enjoyable craft project. We'll go over some simple candle recipes and offer tips for making attractive moulds at home.

When it comes to dyeing wool, why not harness the colours available in your own backyard (or park, or florist)? By creating dyebaths from items found in nature, you'll soon have your own custom palette to choose from.

Hooked rugs are made from scraps of material and are richly textured. These guidelines will show you how to finish your colourful masterpiece by adding a backing to it.

Why pay for outdoor wear when you can make your own and save some money? These easy steps will show you how to knit a pair of mittens.

Instead of throwing away used paper, why not give it new life by creating your own homemade paper works of art? Follow these 10 simple steps for a fun and environmentally friendly project you can be proud of.

Pinch potting needs two things: your hands. Follow this advice to help your best tools make beautiful pottery crafts.

If you're just starting out, here's some things to know about pottery and working with clay.

Contemporary, stylish and an essential for your home décor, hooked rugs make a statement in any room. This simple hobby is easy to get a hang of, and doesn't require a lot of equipment. Here are some tips on entering the fascinating hobby of rug hook

Clay has to be kept under the right conditions to maintain malleability — it has some properties that can render it unworkable. Follow these guidelines to help you take proper care of your clay so it lasts a long time

Sawdust firing gives pots a rich, black surface without the use of glaze. These tips will help you achieve this desired effect properly.

The thrifty practice of braiding cast-off fabric into rugs for hearth and bedside provides an economical way of adding a rustic touch to modern houses. These tips will help you get started.

Candles have been lighting homes with a soft, romantic glow for many centuries. Just a few simple materials and tools are required to make your own handsome candles. These steps will get you started.

There’s nothing like a beautiful glaze to finish off a piece of pottery. It brings out the colours of the pot and enhances otherwise dull-coloured clay. To learning how to do decorative glazing these easy steps will set you up.

Learning how to make a pinch pot is a great way to get used to working with clay. You’ll also produce some beautiful pieces for your home and as original gifts. These tips will teach you the basics about the process.

There are days that are just better spent indoors and the weather is telling you to stay in, but that doesn't mean you cannot be productive. Fix a broken umbrella before running out or take up knitting.

Homemade candles make for great gifts but can also help add beautiful, soft light to your own environment. It's easy to your own candles at home. You have two options: using the dipping method or rolling sheets of beeswax. You'll find all your materi

There are many different varieties of home-made soap. There is solid, liquid, and gel to name a few and all are very easy to master. Here are some crafty ideas if you want to make your version.

For centuries, soap has been a medium of artistic expression. It has been carved, painted, sculpted, packaged and inlaid with pictures and patterns. Creating a unique soap may be easier than you think — get started with these tips.

Weaving takes a lot of skill and practice. Learn the fundamentals here, and start weaving today!

When metalware and pottery were scarce or expensive, basketmaking was an essential skill. Modern practitioners see basketry more as a form of artistic expression, a perfect marriage­ of­ creativity and practicality. It's a great hobby to take up and