Maker's Questions and Knowledge
Connie the concrete bikini model concrete garden ornament
Ok, so I've had a particularly weird last month and I'm not sure how I got here, but thankfully it's all worked out ok in the end. Lol!
It all started when my husband was building a new path in our...
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Concrete
Statue
Concrete
Bikini
Garden Ornament
What is the pattern on forged kitchen knives called?
Hello, I am starting to do some research into a new hobby. I really like getting involved in a new process, doing the research, setting it up, getting the tools and learning a new skills.
I really ...
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Forging
forging
knives
patterned blade
Where can I get affordable fabric offcuts for kids?
I have just got into sewing, for the last four months and I would like to know if there is anywhere to get some affordable fabric offcuts, please? I am not too picky about pattern or design as I am st...
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Sewing
fabric
kids fabric
Where is the best place to buy thick foam for furniture upholstery?
Hello,
I would be eternally grateful if someone could help me source some thick chair foam in the UK? A friend of mine had these old chairs, and a double sofa thing, and offered them to me because sh...
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Upholstery
refurbishment
upholstery
fake leather
foam for chairs
Fun garden project for people on a budget.
Hello, we don't have much money but I thought I would share a fun garden project that has been a real hit with the kids. Our flat has shared access to a sort of roof terrace. I say roof terrace, but i...
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Garden
garden
pallet
plants
kids fun
roof garden
Is it worth restoring wool spinning wheel?
I have come across an old vintage wool spinning wheel and was wondering if there are any experts out there who could offer me a bit of advice.
I quite like the idea of restoring it, and the more I ...
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Restoration
wool
spinning wheel
restoration
Beautiful stained glass room divider my mother and father made in the 90s.
Hello, I just wanted to show off this beautiful stained glass room divider my mother and father made together in the 90s.
My parents are both very creative and were always making things together wh...
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Stained Glass
stained glass
room divider
homemade
How to restore an old workbench surface?
Hello, my friend's husband has kindly offered me an old workbench that he wants to get rid of. Only problem is the top is very destroyed. I would like to try and restore it. It's very pitted and disco...
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Workbench
Workbench
Restoration
Resurfacing
Scissors, scissors, scissors, what is the best brand of scissors please?
Help! I am totally tired of buying scissors! I've had dozens of pairs of scissors over the year and they are now all over my place. They break, they get dull, I take them places and lose them and I've...
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Tools
scissors
cutting
fabric scissors
card scissors
Which is the best clay for jewellery making?
I would love to start making jewellery with clay, but it is not something that I have much experience with. I currently just make beaded jewellery, but would like to branch out into clay.
I know th...
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Jewellery
Jewellery
Jewellery Making
Polymer Clay
Clay
Molds
Are paint stencils really making a comeback?
Is stenciling really making a comeback? I remember when I was a kid, my mum up a ladder and endlessly stenciling a border around the top of our living room wall.
She loved to watch a TV show called...
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Painting
Stencils
Painting
Can the UCHIDA Corru-Gator paper crimper crimp in a circle?
I know this is probably a strange request, but I am looking to make a special project.
Is there anyone reading this who owns a UCHIDA Corru-Gator Paper Crimper machine thing? It looks really good a...
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Papercraft
crimpers
rollers
paper effects
crimped paper
Where can I get a good letter writing kit for handwritten letters?
When was the last time you wrote a letter?
Yes, me too, up until about 2 months ago when my daughter went off to college. I thought it would be a nice treat for us both to write each other the odd ...
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Letter Writing
letter
writing
handwritten letters
What is the best resin for UV resistance?
Hello,
Are there any experts in resin brands out there?
My friend gave me some left-over resin to experiment with and I have thoroughly enjoyed capturing flowers and plants in the resin. I wanted ...
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Resin
Resin
Yellowing
Flowers
We R Memory Keepers printer, print maker review?
I really like the look of this cute little printer but wanted to get an honest review before maybe getting one. They are so expensive but I don't mind paying a little extra for something that is worth...
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Printer
Printer
We R Memory Keepers
Can you make your own transfers for the Cricut EasyPress 2?
Hello, I really like the look of the Cricut EasyPress 2. I've seen a used one for sale. Mostly I want to make some cute baby grow outfits with fun slogans for my friends. But I was wondering how do yo...
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T-shirt Printing
Cricut
T-shirts
Printing
Transfers
Heat Press
EasyPress
How do you paint teak garden furniture?
Help! I was given some perfectly usable garden chairs. I think they are teak. They are very heavy and have absolutely no sign of rotting on them and as I recall, teak is the wood used for garden furni...
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Painting
garden chairs
teak wood
painting
refurbishing
How can I tell if a fabric is suitable for upholstery?
I am quite new to reupholstering furniture and would like to know how I can tell if a fabric is suitable for upholstery, please? I already paint furniture, but I would really love to get into upholste...
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Upholstery
fabric
upholstering
Are feather filled or polyester filled cushion pads better?
I make cushions of various shapes and sizes and I was wondering if feather filled or polyester filled cushion pads are better? I think I prefer the feather, but I wanted to check what others would rec...
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Sewing
cushions
cushion pads
sewing
feather cushions
polyester cushions
What materials can the Cricut Maker 3 cut?
I have just bought the Cricut Maker 3, I have had my eye on it for a while, but have finally decided to buy one. I read a lot of really good reviews, so I decided that it was the best cutting machine ...
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Papercraft
Cricut
Maker
Papercraft
What is the best printer for scrap booking and journaling?
Hi, can anyone recommend a good printer they have used for printing papers and details for scrap-booking and journaling?
I am starting to collect masses of papers, as often I find I buy a bundle an...
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Scrap Booking
scrapbook
journaling
printer
What are the best woodworking YouTube channels?
I really like the regular popular guys like Steve Ramsey, John Heisz and Third Coast Craftsman, oh and that guy who makes the expensive kitchen counters and tables out of huge, expensive tree sections...
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Woodwork
youtube
woodworking