Mmm...so air dry clay. Air dry clay is just one of those things I remember playing with as a child (usually the brown coloured one), but I can't think of any recent experiences with it. That's until I spotted a few interesting pins on Pinterest that caught my attention. I decided that it was ...
DIY tutorials
Padded Fabric Ear Savers
So my next post will be about ear savers! As a physician, I spend most hours of the day with a mask on my face. I find that the most difficult part with wearing a mask around the clock is the strain the elastic causes on my ears. A fellow resident - Natalie - suggested I make a crochet ear saver ...
Glass Flower Vase- Cement Project Number 3
This week I’d like to introduce another great way for incorporating cement creatively into our daily lives…this following tutorial actually uses two skills I discussed in previous posts- cutting glass with a glass cutter, and casting cement for home-diy purposes. You will need: Cement -take a ...
Tea light Candle Holder- Cement Project Number 2
Here's a great little project that combines two crafts I love- cement casting and glass cutting. Cement Tea Light Holder Equipment You will need: A glass bottle- I used a blue wine bottle. Follow my instructions for cutting glass here. Cement. Follow my instructions for making it ...
Incense Holder- Cement Project Number 1
Ok, so I really love cement crafts. Cement has an industrial feel that’s very modern, and is super versatile. There are so many great ideas on Pinterest for using cement- from planters to coasters to tables and more. So, after purchasing a bag at cement at our local home improvement retail store, I ...
Cutting Glass Bottles at Home- a Tutorial
So, for a while now I’ve wanted to learn how to cut glass bottles at home. There are so many great project ideas you can make with repurposed glass bottles- from candle containers to planters to hanging lanterns, there are endless possibilities and examples on the web. I ran a search on pinterest, ...