I've been working one some new designs based on quilt blocks that involve engraving to create a two toned design. Given that the engraved / unengraved area is roughly equal, I thought this would be a good time to test whether it's better to paint first, then engrave away the color or surface you … Continue reading 64: To paint before, or paint after engraving?
The hexagons are piling up again on the workbench, which are leftovers from making hexagon pendants. We have hundreds of these slightly odd sized, but yet uniform bamboo hexagons. Ryan used a bunch for advertising tokens for his shop back in Week 30...I guess at week 61 it's my turn! My Instagram "following" feed is inundated … Continue reading 61: Hexagon Trivet
When they were first announced, I knew fairly quickly that I wouldn't be attempting to collect amiibo figurines. Being a fairly stalwart Nintendo fan, though, I knew I'd be picking up a handful of the tiny Nintendo characters. I certainly didn't anticipate how hard it would be to get a hand on some of them, … Continue reading 59: amiibo Display Platform
Along with mason jars, the humble clothes pin seems to be getting a makeover lately - literally. People are snazzing up these little guys up for a variety of home decor projects, most often wreathes and photo lines. Here are four different little projects we made up this week: 1. Pins for a matching game … Continue reading 56: Decorated Clothes Pins
