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Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2019
Hello all, Welcome to the opening of the 2019 Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe. I've renamed the cafe to include 'craft' as lots of us do other crafts as well as cross stitch. We love to see your makes, so please do post photos so we can see your lovely work. The 2018 cafe thread is here…
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Sculpting Advice
I need a little advice My husband is going to kill me as I take on every form of crafts I see and then want to try - currently my craft room (aka our dvd collection room) is full of jewellery making, card making, digital, traditional, painting, polymer etc materials and now today seen a great artist by the name of Steven…
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Soy Candle Making
Hi, I'm currently experimenting with making Soy Wax Candles - I've made a couple of prototypes, with lavender scent which have turned out nicely. I've also made a few tealights. I came to the conclusion that since I loved buying candles it might work out cheaper to make my own, which so far I've been right about. However,…
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Painting MDF SHAPED - Help
Hi there , Apologies if I am asking an over asked question here. I have recently brought some thick stand alone MDF Reindeer shapes and painting my first one was fine but it’s a little streaky with the paint strokes. Yes I’m new to craft and thought hey I’ll just paint it lol ..... I since found out MDF is very porous so…
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Airbrush compressor advice :)
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Handmade cards
Hi all I'm new here so not sure if this is the right place to ask this question :p I have started making handmade cards to kill some hours in my day due to spine problems, so was wondering if any one knew how much to sell handmade cards for [ Thank you Sam /B]
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What paint should I use to paint on pebbles, and leave as a permanent/lasting mark?
{ Just to say Hi - as this is my first posting in this crafting area of the MSE forum! :hello: } I have found several nice pebbles/stones in the back garden. I'm looking to arts & craft them, & mark them with text: just 1 or 2 words. I'd like some advice on what type of paint I should used to paint this text on the…
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Pricing items for etsy
Hi guys, I recently set up an etsy shop as i love crafting and usually give handmade items as gift and people have said I should advertise some things. But I am so unsure of pricing my items. Wondering if anyone would possibly have a look at my page and let me know what you think of my items / prices. My shop is on etsy…
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Keepsakes from old clothes
Not necessarily a memory bear, I’m open to any ideas. My d.d was in a tidy mood today and shamed me into tidying my own wardrobes where obviously there are clothes I refuse to throw away for varying reasons. I wouldn’t attempt to make anything myself, can anyone recommend anyone/anywhere to make something? Thank you.
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Vinyl cutting supplies.
Hey, ive just bought a silhouette portrait machine so that i can cut name labels for organizing my kids stuff and around the house. Just wondering where everyone finds best to get their supplies from. I will be looking to use sticky vinyl and iron on stuff too. Also any tips anyone has would be great as ive not got a clue…
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Vinyl words
Hi guys, im looking at getting a machine to cut words out of vinyl. Ive bought some words from etsy before but because im looking to have so many made i am thinking of getting a machine, second hand would be great to try without putting out as much money but im totally confused as to which one is the best to get. Thanks…
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New to Air Dry Clay
Hiya, I’ve worked with polymer for quite some time making character models (nothing exciting, just a fun hobby making cartoon characters) but I am wishing to move towards air dry clays and look into actual human figures. I went to an art site recently and I was swamped with different types and makes and wondered if anyone…
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First Craft Fair - Art Commissions
Hi Everyone! I'm thinking of doing my first ever craft fair but not sure what to prepare. I will be selling commssioned artwork (portraits, pets, wildlife) where the buyer would provide a reference photo, choose their paper size and material (pencil, cololured pencil or biro) and I would schedule them in my diary to create…
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How to sell craft stash?
I searched but the thread was from 2013 and things have moved on since then. I have so many backing papers, card blanks, beads, rubber stamps, paper pads etc, I don’t know what to do with them as I never use them. Sorry to sound selfish but i would like to sell rather than donate but how?facebook craft groups or local Fb…
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Quilting extension table for sewing machine - question
I have a Janome sewing machine with a front loading bobbin. I should like to buy a quilter's extension table to fit on it but looking at the adverts, these tables seem to be designed only for top loading bobbin machines. Anyone used one with a front loading bobbin?
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Making A Fabric Headboard
Hi, I've decided to make a pretty simple replacement headboard for my bed, it's a custom size bed so an off the shelf headboard doesn't quite work. My plan is pretty simple, cover a board with foam, wadding and then fabric. My question is this... what kind of board should I buy for this? MDF, OSB or plywood? Any…
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Choosing wool - help
I have found a pattern I want to knit (beginner!) and it tells me to use the wool in the link https://www.berroco.com/yarns/berroco-ultra-alpaca, its very expensive so I was wondering if someone might be able to give me an idea what type of wool to replace it with - Aran? Double knit? Chunky? Would I need to use a…
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HELP choosing knitting machine please
Hiya, Wondered if you could give me some advice please. I am a complete beginner and never used a knitting machine before, but would love to learn. I have been offered 3 machines and wondered if you would be able to shed a little light on which would be good for a newbie. The machines are: Brother KH836 Brother KH881…
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Bath bomb, Bath melt & Soap recipes (merged)
Decided to make Christmas pressies & thought people may like this link...good recipe on here for bath bombs which I've just made - dead easy & impresssive! Also used old oils (aromatherapy/coconut/massage) that were doing nowt so not that expensive! Be warned though getting citric acid is a bit of a nightmare & if you are…
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I make food candles but..
I can't never sell them as we have different laws here when non edible items look like the real thing...sometimes health and safety gone mad or am I wrong.? I make candle pies ie , apple/lemon/ cherry tart plus pints of "lager~" "guiness" etc but not allowed to sell to the public without some humungous insurance and public…
