Well, with all the laser cutting of paper templates, buttons and fussy cutters lately, you knew we had to get around to laser cutting fabric eventually. And it went smashingly. Because I don't have a sewing machine, I decided to make 1" EPP diamonds. I can sew these by hand, and I need them for a … Continue reading 77: Fabric
Not too long ago, I discovered that an order of acrylic stock from a few months ago included some incorrect materials. I mistakenly ordered some 1/32" thick acrylic without adhesive, when the order was for stock to make self-adhesive frame labels. While I was wondering whether to go to the trouble of seeking a correction … Continue reading 76: Membership Cards
This week's post was inspired by a thrift store find, the book "Scroll Saw Pattern Book" by Patrick Spielman and Patricia Spielman, published 1986. I have a weakness for thrift store vintage craft books, and many come home with me, even for crafts I've never done. This scroll saw book is full of simple patterns … Continue reading 75: Hanging Lamps
Last weekend, I snuck a piece of hardware out of Eagle Engraving, Inc. while there was a lull in production. The hardware in question? A rotary fixture for our laser that allows us to engrave on cylindrical objects! I'd like to say they didn't notice at all, but in reality they were totally cool with it and … Continue reading 74: Rotary Fixture
