DIY Blog » Paper Making http://www.diyblog.net Do It Yourself. Because you can, want to, or can't afford otherwise. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:42:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Xmas Tree Mushroom Ornaments http://www.diyblog.net/2007/12/08/sequined-mushroom-ornaments/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.diyblog.net/2007/12/08/sequined-mushroom-ornaments/#comments Sat, 08 Dec 2007 23:58:38 +0000 diyblogger http://www.diyblog.net/2007/12/08/sequined-mushroom-ornaments/ Xmas Tree Mushroom Ornaments

Just in time for the holidays, Poopscape shares a tutorial from a vintage craft book which details how to make these clip-on mushroom ornaments.

I bet with a little imagination, this can appeal to the old-school Nintendo gamer as well.

Sequined Mushroom Ornaments [link] [via]

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A nice instructable that shows you how to make your own stenciled t-shirt. I’ve done this, and for a first attempt, it wasn’t too bad. Didn’t use the freezer paper though, but will do next time. I used 3 colors, hence 3 stencils, but the acrylic paint would crack. Since then, I’ve bought a bottle of Liquitex Fabric Medium, which reduces the rigidity of the paint once it dries.

Also, if you’re applying paint on a dark shirt, you’ll need to do a light base coat or  apply several layers. Your mileage may vary as each paint/color has its own opacity and pigment concentration.

This technique is not limited to T-shirts to let your imagination run wild!

How to Stencil a T-shirt with Freezer Paper [link]

]]> http://www.diyblog.net/2007/12/08/how-to-stencil-a-t-shirt-with-freezer-paper/feed/ 0 How to make scented candles http://www.diyblog.net/2007/12/07/how-to-make-scented-candles/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.diyblog.net/2007/12/07/how-to-make-scented-candles/#comments Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:47:31 +0000 diyblogger http://www.diyblog.net/2007/12/07/how-to-make-scented-candles/ How to make scented candles

The holidays are upon us, and chances are we’ll end up needing candles. Scented Candles are ridiculously expensive and you can save a bundle by making your own. All you need is paraffin, or bee’s wax, wick, and optionally, a few drops of essential oils.

Don’t burn the house down!Scented Candles [link]

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