Idea Sheets - Crafts

Other than providing an opportunity to use readily available pallet wood, dehydrating (whether it be by the power of the sun or otherwise) has some definite advantages. More →

Robin Wood started playing with eco paints many years ago and tried various limewashes, milk paints etc. He learnt this recipe whilst teaching at the National Handcrafts school in Sweden. It is quick and very easy to make, cheap and quick drying, smells nice and, when fully cured, washable. It is a linseed oil emulsion paint. More →

This is a great way to recycle old newspapers. Traditional papier mache was a technique that used well-mashed paper pulp pressed into a mould. What is now known as papier mache is actually the process of sticking torn-up pieces of paper to a mould. To distinguish the two processes, the older method is usually called papercasting today. More →

Looking for a textured surface for a project? Simon has been experimenting and found a method to combine the texture and colouring of his work into one step. This can make use of those half-full paint cans that you may have tucked away. More →

It is not often that one stumbles upon a very obvious, free, reliable and versatile building material that is as under-exploited as wooden pallets. Pallets are readily available and can be put to a number of good uses as they are, or broken apart. More →