Type in ‘how to make paper’ online and you’ll get all kinds of long-winded complicated how-to articles involving hours of paper tearing, procrastinating over which kinds of paper to use, and other technical jargon involving equipment you either don’t have or will probably only use several times. But what if you just want to make paper with no mucking about? Well, there is a way; it might take a bit longer to dry than the experts would be happy with, Read more…
Nothing looks as classy or expensive as real gold leafed objects: the list of potential objects is endless; shells, picture frames, wine glasses, furniture, bed-posts (it will go nicely with your luxury bedding)—anything which has a smooth surface will take gold leaf well, whether it be made of glass, metal, wood or plastic.
You don’t necessarily have to go to an expert gilder to create a beautiful gift for that special person in your life. With a range of Read more…
Walking past an antique shop and peering in at all the incredible, highly-polished things on display can make you think that in order to furnish your house lovingly you have no choice but to spend thousands of pounds on the best in French-polishing or hand-carved mahogany; in truth, anyone can, with a bit of time and patience, create something just as good as you can buy in the shops. All you need is a car boot sale, some wood stain, Read more…
Spring will soon be upon us and after that we have the lovely, long, hot Summer months to look forward to (well, we can all dream can’t we?) There is nothing better than relaxing in your garden with a can of something cold and a good book to read, or perhaps you like to have your friends and neighbours around for a barbecue? Well, don’t let that grotty fence around your garden ruin the atmosphere, it’s time to start planning Read more…
