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craft techniques

Now here is an area that can cover virtually anything you can make. I've tried to narrow it down a bit (because although I've tried lots of things, I haven't tried everything). Here you will find out about the many experimental projects I've tried out and new materials I've found to use.

 

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milliput picture how to use milliput modelling putty

This is where you learn how to model something without the need for a potter's studio or firing kiln. There are many materials that allow you to air dry the clay before you can paint and varnish it... read more

Das modelling clay how to use Das modelling clay

This is a slightly different substance from the one described above and is just as easy to use. In this project I show you have to model miniature ACEOs (art cards editions and originals) in clay...read more

latex mould how to make a latex mould/mold

After you've created your clay object (or you could use a variety of objects as a master), you can create a mould of it. In this project I let you know the tricks of getting it to work...read more

plaster how to use plaster of Paris

After you've created your mould, you might want to use it to cast plaster. There are a few tricks I use to get rid of air bubbles, strengthen delicate bits and speed up the drying process...read more

gilding how to gild using metal leaf

Gilding is one of many options you can use to decorate an object in gold. In this project I replicated a medieval book cover that I'd seen at the British Museum. Find out how easy it can be...read more

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