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Hand-woven vs. Pre-Woven Cane - Which is it?

Hand-woven vs. Pre-Woven Cane - Which is it?

Antonia Marino

Planning to fix a woven cane seat? Before you begin, figure out if it's hand-woven or pre-woven. If you're new to this, pre-woven would be easier. Hand-weaving is a bit...

Hand-woven vs. Pre-Woven Cane - Which is it?

Antonia Marino

Planning to fix a woven cane seat? Before you begin, figure out if it's hand-woven or pre-woven. If you're new to this, pre-woven would be easier. Hand-weaving is a bit...

A Brief History of Gold Leaf Gilding

A Brief History of Gold Leaf Gilding

Antonia Marino

Unveil the captivating saga of gold leaf gilding, where ancient civilizations first transformed delicate gold sheets into radiant artistry. From glistening tombs in Egypt to shimmering Renaissance masterpieces, explore how...

A Brief History of Gold Leaf Gilding

Antonia Marino

Unveil the captivating saga of gold leaf gilding, where ancient civilizations first transformed delicate gold sheets into radiant artistry. From glistening tombs in Egypt to shimmering Renaissance masterpieces, explore how...

An Ode to Tie-Dyeing

An Ode to Tie-Dyeing

Antonia Marino

In a world filled with monotonous colors, where conformity reigns supreme, a rebellious art form emerges, exploding with vibrant hues and untamed creativity. Behold the magical realm of tie-dyeing, where...

An Ode to Tie-Dyeing

Antonia Marino

In a world filled with monotonous colors, where conformity reigns supreme, a rebellious art form emerges, exploding with vibrant hues and untamed creativity. Behold the magical realm of tie-dyeing, where...

Embrace buying local - Supporting your communities

Embrace buying local - Supporting your communities

Antonia Marino

In a world driven by globalisation and online shopping, it's easy to overlook the importance of supporting local retail businesses. While buying cheaper items from overseas might seem like an...

Embrace buying local - Supporting your communities

Antonia Marino

In a world driven by globalisation and online shopping, it's easy to overlook the importance of supporting local retail businesses. While buying cheaper items from overseas might seem like an...

Creative Hobbies Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing

Creative Hobbies Improve Mental Health and Well...

Antonia Marino

Research suggests that engaging in a craft hobby can have a significant positive impact on our mental health and wellbeing. 

Creative Hobbies Improve Mental Health and Well...

Antonia Marino

Research suggests that engaging in a craft hobby can have a significant positive impact on our mental health and wellbeing. 

What is Hitched Webbing and what is it used for?

What is Hitched Webbing and what is it used for?

Antonia Marino

If you enjoy DIY projects and love adding unique designs to your creations, hitched webbing is a fantastic trim to use. This type of polyester webbing is woven with care...

What is Hitched Webbing and what is it used for?

Antonia Marino

If you enjoy DIY projects and love adding unique designs to your creations, hitched webbing is a fantastic trim to use. This type of polyester webbing is woven with care...

Common tools and supplies for bookbinding

Common tools and supplies for bookbinding

Antonia Marino

Whether you're a seasoned bookbinding pro or just starting out, having the right tools is essential to produce quality books. Here are 16 tools and supplies that bookbinders use for...

Common tools and supplies for bookbinding

Antonia Marino

Whether you're a seasoned bookbinding pro or just starting out, having the right tools is essential to produce quality books. Here are 16 tools and supplies that bookbinders use for...

The argument for splurging on craft supplies!

The argument for splurging on craft supplies!

Antonia Marino

Have you ever felt guilty when leaving your local craft store? Buckle up, grab your glue gun, and let's explore the delightful reasons why buying craft supplies is the best...

The argument for splurging on craft supplies!

Antonia Marino

Have you ever felt guilty when leaving your local craft store? Buckle up, grab your glue gun, and let's explore the delightful reasons why buying craft supplies is the best...

Kintsugi: Repairing Pottery with Golden Seams

Kintsugi: Repairing Pottery with Golden Seams

Antonia Marino

In a world that often celebrates perfection and flawlessness, the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi (golden joinery) stands as a beautiful testament to the beauty found in imperfection. Kintsugi is...

Kintsugi: Repairing Pottery with Golden Seams

Antonia Marino

In a world that often celebrates perfection and flawlessness, the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi (golden joinery) stands as a beautiful testament to the beauty found in imperfection. Kintsugi is...