Ideas and how-tos
Step-by-step guides for candles, clay, painting, beads and Christmas makes: what to make, how to do it, and what to buy if you want the kit.
PaintingPaint by numbers for adults: choosing a kit and getting a neat finishPaint by numbers for adults is a canvas printed with numbered shapes, plus numbered acrylic paints and brushes. For a neat finish, pick a size you…7 min readAll articles
ClayAir dry clay ideas for beginners, and how to seal themEasy air dry clay ideas include trinket and ring dishes, pinch pots, Christmas ornaments, gift tags, fridge magnets, mini animals, beads and name…8 min read
PaintingRock painting ideas you can paint this weekendEasy rock painting ideas include ladybirds, bumblebees, cacti, owls, little houses, planets, dot mandalas, kind words, story stones and a noughts and…7 min read
BeadsClay bead bracelet ideas: colours, patterns and how to tie themGood clay bead bracelet ideas start with a colour palette: sunset, ocean, neutrals with gold, or a rainbow. Build the pattern in blocks or stripes,…8 min read
SeasonalHow to make a Christmas wreath at homeTo make a Christmas wreath, take a round base, cut greenery into short sprigs and bind them on in small bunches with reel wire, always working in the…7 min read
SeasonalChristmas crafts for adultsGood Christmas crafts for adults include scented candles in tins, painted wooden ornaments, a fresh greenery wreath, punch needle coasters, melt and…6 min read
CandlesHow to make wax melts at homeTo make wax melts, melt soy wax in a pouring pot set in a pan of simmering water, take it off the heat, stir in fragrance oil at the temperature and…6 min read
CandlesHow to make candles at homeTo make a candle at home, fix a wick to the centre of a heatproof container, melt wax in a pouring pot set in a pan of simmering water, stir in…7 min read