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oo-Hoooooo! It's summer and the end of the year is in sight! I don't think I'm alone in saying that 2017 has been difficult one for South Africans. In fact what we all need is a holiday away from the economy, politicians and all the gloom and doom. I am going to set the example by keeping this column short and sweet so that you can finish reading this issue in peace and then get down to some "youtime".

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Advent Calendar by Delance Lamont, Creative Talents

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Beaded Triangle Pendant by Christina Wynbergen, Beads Direct

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Kheop and Pearl Necklace by Francene Matthys, Beads Direct

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3D Celtic Cross by Petro Strijdom, Trunell Crafts

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The Bear List by Ronel Flemming Swart

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My Doll’s House Journey by Colleen Amos

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Angels Celebrate: Wall Hanging by Sharon Calverley

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Cement Art by Cá Momberg and Miriam Reinecke, Glacermo

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Horseshoe Kitty: Stained Glass by Jacqui Holmes, Classy Glass Art Studio PE

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Christmas Wreath by Sue Human

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Protea Chalkboard by The Clay Club

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Aztec Style Mosaic Cross by Marina, Mosaic Arts

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With a Slice of Lemon: Glass Work by Johan de Lange, Glass and Fire

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Xmas Cupcake Cupboard by Ronel Flemming Swart

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Beary Christmas: Polymer Clay by Manda Theart

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Jungalow Inspired Kokedamas by Life is a Garden

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Gracie the Chihuahua: Felting by Charlize Stone

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Vinyl Slumping for Kids by Sue Human

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Flavourful Fennel by Life is a Garden

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Editor’s Letter

Acrylic Pouring by Sue Human

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Navy craft paint Velvet matt varnish Deco Crack step 1 and step 2 Craft glue Nail file ”Kersfees tyd in SA” scrapbook paper Craftwise

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Advent calendar Dala Antique Rub: gold Benguiat font wooden cut out numbers Gold leaf Stencil glue

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Paint the whole advent calendar with navy craft paint. Wait for the paint to dry completely.

even layer of Step 2 and leave to dry over night. In the morning you will see small cracks all over your box.

2. Brush the front of the boxes with craft glue and paste the scrapbook paper onto the front of the boxes.

6. Use a soft clean rag to polish antique rub into the cracks. You can use a tissue to remove excess antique rub from the top if you have applied too much.

3. Once the glue has dried completely, use the nail file to trim the excess paper from the boxes.

4. Lay them out in a pattern. Try not have any patterns repeat too close to one another.

5. Brush the boxes with 2 layers of Deco Crack Step 1, waiting for each layer to dry completely in-between coats. When the second coat has dried, brush on a thick

use any piece you want as this range is great for paper crafting.

9. When you are done with all your decorating, brush the fronts of the boxes with a velvet matt varnish. Take care to not leave any lines as they will not fade. When they are all dry place them back in order onto the shelves.

10. Paint the calendar with a high gloss varnish to stop the Deco Crack from cracking any further.

7. Brush the small wooden numbers with stencil glue. Wait for stencil glue to dry slightly. Place gold leaf onto the numbers that should be tacky by now. Brush away any excess gold leaf from the sides of the numbers.

8. Using the "Kersfees tyd in SA" scrapbook paper and golden numbers, decorate the front of the shelves. You can

For materials contact: Creative Talents Craft Shop Head Office: 016 427 1030 www.creativetalents.co.za Craftwise

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Skill Level: Advanced by Christina Wynbergen of Beads Direct

Requirements

Create a loop for the necklace. Zip onto the triangle.

Ÿ2 x colours 11° Miyuki delica Ÿ1 x needle

Create a “beaded chain”. I used a right angle weave, using three beads.

Ÿ5 m Fireline ŸGrid for designing your pendant.

Instructions Pick up 3 x Delica. Knot the Fireline to form a circle and pass the needle through the next bead. (Leave a tail long enough to sew away later.) Row 2: Pick up 2 x Delica and pass the needle through the next Delica from the previous row. Repeat 2 x and step up. Row 3: Pick up 2 x Delica, pass the needle through the next Delica from the previous row, pick up 1 x Delica pass the needle through the next Delica from the previous row. Repeat 2 x and step up. From now on, you will Herringbone stitch in each corner and peyote between the corners. Follow the colours as per your design. Create two triangles. Zip two sides together. Stuff the triangles with a soft stuffing and zip the third side closed.

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Skill Level: Moderate by Francene Matthys of Beads Direct

Requirements Ÿ67 x Kheops Ÿ16 x 8 mm Chinese glass pearls Ÿ270 x 8° Czech seed beads Ÿ212 11° Czech seed beads Ÿ1 x clasp of your choice Ÿ1 x needle Ÿ5 m Fireline

Instructions Leave a long enough tail to add your clasp; ** pick up 1 x Kheop, 3 x 8°'s and pass the needle down the second hole of the Kheop. Pick up 1 x 8°, 1 x Kheop and 3 x 8°'s. Pass the needle through the second hole of the Kheop. Repeat this step once more. You should then have 3 x groups of Keops. Pick up 1 x 8°, 1 x Kheop, 2 x 8°'s, 6 x 11°'s, 1 x 8 mm pearl and 6 x 11°'s. Pass the needle through the last 8° picked up, pick up 1 x 8° and pass the needle through the second hole of the Kheop. Repeat from ** 15 times.

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Pick up 1 x 8°, 1 x Kheop, 3 x 8°'s and pass the needle down the second hole of the Kheop. Repeat 2 x. Add the one part of the clasp and sew away the tail. Add the second part of the clasp and sew away the tail.

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by Ronel Fleming Swart email: [email protected]

Are you wondering what to make for a new mom, that is useful and different? Not only is this a great gift for a baby shower, but it also makes a very nice stocking filler!

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REQUIREMENTS ŸLaser wooden cut out: 28 x 19 cm ŸUniversal wood sealer ŸSaral transfer paper ŸMagic tape for check pattern

Americana acrylic paint: ŸButtermilk

ŸWhite ŸYellow ochre ŸAntique gold ŸMarigold ŸBurnt sienna ŸWinter blue

ŸCoral blush

ŸBought notebook / 2018 calendar ŸPencil and string

Use the same tape masking technique horizontally, again removing the centre tape each time.

whole brush. Paint in the eyes (see main photo) then water down coral blush and add in a soft blush on their cheeks.

4. Stipple in with an even softer blue. Lift tape and voila!! Perfect squares.

7. Use the fineliner to paint in rusty coloured stitches on the checked background.

Brushes ŸDeerfoot and normal assortment of

brushes for decorative painting

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Seal the wooden cut out with universal wood primer. 2. Basecoat with buttermilk. Once dried, make a check pattern with magic tape. First stick tape on your clothes to reduce stickiness (low-tack). Tape three strips vertically next to each other. Remove the centre one. 3. Mix some buttermilk with winter blue making a softer blue. Either use a stipple brush or an old brush to touch in blue onto the wooden board. Now lift the tape carefully and put to one side. Leave to dry.

5. Enlarge and trace the teddies onto the cut out. Paint with white being careful not to cover the outlines. 6. For the fur, stipple in marigold, true ochre, antique gold, buttermilk and white with the deerfoot brush. Remember to stipple with the deerfoot's toe and not the

Optional: Paint in a bow tie on a boy and some flowers on the girl's head (you choose which is a boy or girl). Complete by glueing a notebook or 2018 calendar to bottom with double-sided tape. Attach a pencil with string.

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Angels Celebrate!

By Sharon Calverley

This lovely festive wall hanging will add a charming aspect to your Christmas décor. It is an easy project to make and perfect for a beginner. The angels would be just as beautiful made in ShweShwe fabrics with beads in their hair. Make one for yourself and another to give to a friend as a Christmas gift. 10

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Requirements

Instructions

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1. There are two different angel patterns so you need to make 3 copies of each.

for off cuts in neutral tones i.e., creams and beiges for the backgrounds - you can decide how many different ones you want to use. If you don't have off cuts - a selection of Fat Quarters (FQ) which will leave you some fabric over for another project ! 50 cm red ! 50 cm of beige for 2nd border ! 25 cm of blue floral for 2nd border ! 4½" x 18½" strip of dark beige ! 10" x 25" strip of green for 1st border ! Your choice of oddments for the wings and dresses ! 30" square of batting and backing fabric (you could also join all the left over pieces to make up a piece large enough for the backing fabric) ! Off cuts of white for the face and legs ! Copy paper, mechanical pencil and ruler ! Stitch n Tear ! Iron-on non woven interfacing ! Neutral coloured and white sewing thread ! Orange embroidery thread to stitch the hair (you can use one colour or a different colour for each angel - it's up to you) and embroidery needle ! Add-a-Quarter ruler ! Spray starch ! Sharp embroidery scissors ! Brown Pigma Micron pen (0.20 mm) and a heat erase pen ! Heat 'n Bond Lite Appliqué paper ! Rotary ruler, cutter and mat ! Sewing machine and usual sewing requirements

Seam allowance: ¼" Finished size: ± 26" x 28"

Keep in mind that when foundation piecing you place the fabric on the "blank" side and stitch on the drawn side. To make my life easier I always turn my patterns over and redraw over the patterns with a fine pencil so that I can see the lines better.

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2. Shorten your stitch length so that it is easier to remove the paper. Stitch out the angels in the sequence indicated on the patterns. Join the individual sections then trim the blocks square. They should finish to 6½" square. 3. Copy the oval shape (face) onto white fabric and cut out with a small seam allowance. 4. Remove the paper from the back of the angels. To help the blocks keep their shape - fuse iron-on interfacing to the back. This will also give you a firm base for the appliqué and embroidery.

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5. Appliqué the faces onto the head using an invisible stitch.

the eyebrows, the smile etc., so that they all look a little bit different. Once happy, go over the lines with the Pigma Micron pen.

6. Using the heat erase pen, draw in the facial features as shown above. If you are not happy with the look, simply go over with a warm iron and the pen will disappear. Try to vary the features a bit -

7. Using the heat erase pen, draw in some hair. Your angels can have curly hair or straight hair. Hair with or without French knots. 8.

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in the hair using a back stitch. Embellish with 4-wrap French knots if you wish.

The 1st border: 1. From green fabric cut (2) 16½" x 1½" strips to fit top and bottom. Attach then press seam inwards. 2. Cut the sides from the same fabric, measuring 20½" x 1½". The 2nd border: 1. From the red fabric cut (4) 3½" squares for the cornerstones. 2. Make 6 copies of the Flying Geese foundation piecing patterns for the side and stitch using beige and blue floral fabrics. Join 3 together end to end for each side.

9. Press again to remove the heat erase pen. Join the block in rows of two and when finished, press well and trim to neaten edges. You will be working on the beige 4½" x 18½" strip now. If you are going to machine appliqué the letters, pin Stitch n Tear to the back of the strip. This will give you some stability during stitching. 10. Copy the individual letters onto appliqué paper (remember to cut the white areas out on the b, e and a with a sharp embroidery scissors) and cut out just outside the line. Fuse to your chosen fabrics then cut out on the lines. 11. Remove the paper and position down the beige strip. Appliqué in place with a blanket stitch using either a machine or by hand. 12. Attach completed strip to left hand side of the angel piece. Press seam towards strip otherwise it will be too bulky. Once again, press and trim so that your piece measures 18½" x 16½".

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3. Remove paper and attach to sides. Press. 4. Make 4 copies of the foundation pattern for the top and bottom. Stitch the patterns then join end to end. Remove paper and press. 5. Attach a red cornerstone to each end of these strips. You will find that because of the triangles there will be quite a lot of bias - it will help if you spray with Spray Starch and pin really well. 6. Attach strips to top and bottom then press well.

7. Sandwich the backing fabric, batting and top then quilt. Here you can quilt in-the-ditch or use an all over pattern - choice is yours. 8. Cut a 2½"wide binding long enough to go around the quilt from the red fabric then bind edges of quilt. 9. To hang up you can make a little sleeve from left over fabrics and attach to just below the bottom edge of the binding. It should be narrower than your piece. Optional: Embellish further with some embroidered vines and flowers around the wording.

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by Life is a Garden

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s a herb, fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a citizen of the world, like so many other Mediterranean exports. It still grows wild along the coast and on dry sunny Mediterranean slopes, but from there it has spread throughout the world because it has such simple requirements: plenty of sun and ordinary garden soil. Bronze fennel (Foeniculum vulgare ‘Rubrum Purpureum’), in particular, is a beautiful foliage plant (with all the herbal uses) that is more often found in flower gardens, especially mixed borders where it is used as a tall, striking foliage plant. In addition to its good looks, fennel has many culinary and healing properties. The leaves and seeds are strongly aromatic, adding a subtle aniseed flavour to fish, poultry and vegetable, as well as spicy Indian and Italian dishes. The bulb of Florence fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce) has a milder taste. The seeds and leaves of fennel are indispensable as part of

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the home pharmacy, soothing red eyes, alleviating indigestion and colic in infants, reducing nausea, acting as a mild laxative and even helping new mothers to produce milk. Growing fennel Ordinary fennel and bronze fennel grow up to 2m high, with fine, feathery green or bronze leaves and umbels of yellow flowers the size of dinner plates. Their preference for sandy soil suits coastal gardens, but they grow easily just about everywhere. Plants in heavier soil may die in very wet or cold winters. Both plants are perennials and can be cut back when the leaves start to fade. They will shoot up again. Florence fennel requires richer soil, which should still drain well, and more regular watering to ensure swollen bulbs, which are shaved into salads or roasted. For this reason it is usually grown as an annual. Good company Butterflies and beneficial predator insects

Spicy and sweet, fennel is a cook’s dream and a delight for gardeners who love its striking foliage and flowers. like hoverflies and wasps love fennel’s yellow flowers. The flowers also act as a trap, attracting aphids away from other plants. In flower gardens, fennel thrives in the company of other sun-loving annuals and perennials like salvia, dahlias, zinnias, cosmos and gaura. Be careful, however, of planting fennel with beans, green peppers or tomatoes, as well as dill, caraway and coriander. Because dill and fennel are so botanically close, they tend to crosspollinate and the result is not very satisfactory. East meetsWest Fennel is not only indigenous to the Mediterranean, but also to Asia, where the seeds, which have a stronger flavour than the leaves, are used as a spice. Chinese fivespice powder includes fennel, and fennel seeds are an important spice in Kashmiri and Gujarat cooking. Roasted fennel seeds are eaten after a meal, or made into an aromatic tea for aiding digestion and as a breath freshener.

Tip: To make tea from the seed, crush it lightly to break the hard outer casing. Use ½-1 teaspoon of fennel seed to one cup of water. Pour just-boiled water over the seed, infuse for 15 minutes, then strain and drink it. Add a slice of orange for extra flavour. Harvesting seeds At least one plant should be allowed to go to seed so that the umbel ripens and turns brown. When this has happened, cut off the flower head, dry it in a cool place and after 23 weeks shake the dried seeds into a brown paper packet or a container with a lid. Good news for dieters A tea made from crushed fennel seeds or leaves acts as a mild appetite suppressant as well as a diuretic. Both help to lose weight naturally. A quick and easy tea can be made by placing 3-4 teaspoons of fresh leaves in a teapot and adding boiling water. Let it steep for five minutes and pour a refreshing, delicious cup of tea. Drink three times a day before meals. After five days, take a break for a day or two, then carry on. Try this fennel recipe There is nothing worse than soggy, overcooked cabbage, but this spicy cabbage stir-fry with fennel will convert anyone! Heat olive oil in a frying pan and fry 1 cup of chopped cashew nuts for 30 seconds or until they start to brown. Add 350g each of chopped cabbage and spinach/Swiss chard, and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes. Add chopped fennel leaves towards the end of cooking and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Lightly crushed fennel seeds could be used instead of the fresh leaves.

ŸBraai fish on a bed of dried fennel stalks ŸMix

shavings of raw Florence fennel bulb with avocado and other salad greens. Peeled orange segments complement the taste.

Eyes right Did you know that ancient Romans regarded fennel as the herb of sight? Today, a cold fennel tea can be used as an external eyewash, or compress for red eyes, or for the inflammation of the eyelids. Also use the tea as a refreshing facial rinse to tone the kin and to help to reduce wrinkles. For deep

cleansing, add fennel to facial steams and baths. Roasted Fennel Recipe Sprinkle some olive oil over half-cut fennel bulbs, season with salt and pepper and bake in a hot oven at 200 for about 15 minutes, until cooked through. Makes a delicious side dish to roasts. For more information on bringing Life to your Garden, visit our website: www.lifeisagarden.co.za or our Facebook page: facebook.com/lifeisagardensa

Five other ways with fennel ŸUse the leaves in salads and as a garnish or

to flavour salad dressing. of sage, use fennel in stuffing for chicken. ŸAdd roasted fennel seeds to stir-fries and savoury fried rice ŸInstead

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by Jacqui Holmes Classy Glass Art Studio-Port Elizabeth.

HorseshoeKitty

I know Christmas is just around the corner, and although this isn't a Christmas type of item it can be hung on a Christmas tree or in front of a window to catch the light. I love cats so if I can incorporate them in my projects somewhere - what a bonus! I get my horseshoes from a local farrier here in Port Elizabeth and he accepts payment in chocolates, which is fabulous. I am sure you have a similar place near you where you can get your horseshoes! 18

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REQUIREMENTS Tools: ŸGlass cutter ŸGrozier pliers ŸGlass grinder Ÿ Map pins ŸCutting board: Ceiling board off cuts are great as they are not too hard Ÿ Prestik ŸSoft cloth (to dry your project off) ŸSafety glasses if you do not wear specs ŸSharpie pen Ÿ Paintbrushes or flux brushes Ÿ 100W soldering iron – either with an internal thermostat or with a soldering iron controller. Soldering irons reach ± 370 deg C, and uncontrolled, your glass may crack from the heat Ÿ Lathekin (to flatten and remove creases from the copper foil once it is applied) Ÿ Newspapers ŸA solution of Sunlight liquid and Bicarbonate Soda

diluted in water to clean your project Ÿ Latex gloves for applying patina if you have sensitive skin Ÿ Furniture polish to polish your project once it is completed Ÿ ŸMaterials: ŸGlass: I used Spectrum amber/white opal mix. ŸCopper foil: I used ordinary ¼ inch copper foil ŸAnti-Rust spray paint either in a brown or silver (your local DIY should have this) Ÿ Decorative leather thong to hang up your horseshoe. (I found this at a local bead shop) ŸCopper wire (I get this at my local DIY electrical shop) It has about 7 strands which I separate and use 3 Ÿ Flux ŸSolder (60/40) ŸCopper patina

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cut out one of your numbered templates. Isn't it great to only have two pieces in this pattern!

can foil each of your pieces with ¼ inch foil. It is important that the pieces are all clean and thoroughly dry. So clean and dry them off with a soft cloth before you begin to foil. It's much easier to work upside down. You need to get the glass in the centre of the foil.

Place the pattern pieces upside down on the wrong side of the glass and draw the shape onto the glass with your Sharpie.

2. Score your glass with the cutter. Use a running pliers and/or grozier pliers to break along the scoring line.

3. Grind the two pieces so that they fit onto the template. Use map pins to hold each piece in place once you have finished grinding it, so that they do not move around while you are working on the other piece. The general rule is that you should be able to see the black line of the template around each piece of glass. They must fit accurately and snugly together.

4. Once you have finished grinding, you

Hold the sticky side face up and place the glass onto it. Press flat with your thumb then fold down over the sides of the glass. Work in small sections to ensure the foil fits tightly once you are done. Try not to go all the way around your glass piece and then only flatten the foil, as it will be too loose.

Iron out the creases and crinkles in your foil with the lathekin.

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9. I used copper patina to stain the project. Allow to dry for a minute or two then rinse off. Use a brush to apply the patina in the difficult to get to areas.

5. Clean the horseshoe thoroughly, sanding off any rust. Then spray the shoe with your anti - rust colour. I applied two coats. Once it is dry, foil around the rounded bottom part of the shoe. Try to flatten the foil as best as you can with the lathekin.

10. Spray with ordinary furniture polish and buff with a soft cloth. Hang your kitty in the window, place it on your Christmas tree, or add it to a gift for someone special. Wishing you all a wonderful festive season and everything beautiful for 2018!

7. Tin around the edge of the cat and where the foil is on the horseshoe. All the foil must be silver after this. Tinning: Paint flux on all the copper foil and melt solder along the foil. When you are done all the copper foil will be silver (covered in solder, both edges and sides).

6. Twist the 3 strands of wire that you have set aside. You will use this for the cat's tail. Curl the tail at the end. Place the tail against the side of the cat with the end at the bottom and spot solder the tail into place. Position the cat in such a way that she touches the shoe where you can spot solder her in place. Solder her securely in place. 20

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8. Gently wash the project with the solution of Sunlight Liquid and Bicarbonate Soda and dry off.

3. At your cutting board: You can use a small scoop and brush to regularly clear your work surface of small shards of glass. If you cut a new piece of glass and press down on small pieces that have accumulated on the board, you run the risk of cracking the glass while scoring it. Don't sweep the surface off with you hand as small pieces of glass are difficult to remove from your fingers and hands. You can also simply cover your cutting board with newspaper and fold all the bits into the

4. Soldering: When soldering small blobs of solder will end up on your board. I use a metal ruler to brush them off. NB: They may still be hot. I also collect them in a small container and use them for tinning other projects. Great cost saver and they are perfectly good to use for tinning on your next project.

While you are not using your soldering iron, remember to keep it on its stand to avoid burning yourself or anything around you.

Jacqui Holmes of Classy Glass Art Studio-Port Elizabeth. Tel 041 369 0004 Cell: 082 782 2381, [email protected] www.classyglass.co.za Follow us on Facebook: “Classy Glass Art Studio” NB - CLASSY GLASS IS ALSO ON INSTAGRAM NOW: @classyglassartstudio PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Cindy Barnes of Cindy Barnes Photography – Port Elizabeth. CONTACT DETAILS: 084 512 7224. [email protected]

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2. Grinding: When grinding wear an apron as tiny pieces of glass can stick to your clothing and later you might brush yourself off with your hands, which you want to avoid doing.

newspaper, dump it in the bin and place clean newspaper down on your board.

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IMPORTANT TIPS: Safety first always!! 1. Cutting and grinding: Always wear safety specs while cutting and grinding. I wear specs for close up work which provides adequate eye protection.

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by Sue Human

This new trend in the art world is making waves across social media, and for good reason. It is a technique which is accessible to anyone with a spark of creativity and with some of these helpful tips you can be making the most “trippy” artworks imaginable.

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n English teacher once told me that it is very poor writing to start with statements like, “I am not really sure where to begin...”. So I will rather start by saying that if you do not wish to be frustratingly, creatively challenged for endless hours, be careful before you join a Facebook creative group. Especially one based on another continent, with full access to products made on that continent and products easily imported from other continents. And by “products”, I mean the chemically developed products required to attain the exact intentional creative result. Which in this case is Acrylic Pouring, and the result would be ‘cells’. As far as I can tell, this is a very new technique, which means that the products, as of July this year were not yet available in South Africa. When I first saw the technique, I was entranced. I spent that rainy cold day almost entirely on watching YouTube videos. And for a technique that takes a short time to attain, these YouTubers sure know how to extend their projects. Hour after hour of streaming and watching people talk endlessly and in depth about their paint choice and colour. About their means of recording, their sponsors, cats, cups of coffee, mistakes, routers that were being fixed… And all I wanted was a concise recipe and a definite proven technique. The next day I eagerly went to my local craft and art store to ‘quickly’ get the relevant supplies. Four art and crafts stores later, with very confused sales staff, I was completely deflated. But I don’t give up that easily. I thought that having a Chemical Engineer husband was surely the ticket to success. And so we tried other products that YouTubers demonstrated and promised would certainly attain ‘cells’. I bought it all, I tried it all. Add nauseum. I watched again, consulted husband Engineer again and tried again. (Take a look at the picture with all the products I tried and tested, I photographed them with the labels unseen because after all it is not their fault they didn’t work for a technique they were not designed for.) With very little success, it became clear that I would need two specific products. Floetrol and liquid silicone. With my kitchen table, every oven dish, tray, foil container, clothes, hair and floor

awash in various paint colours and a pile of poured and failed canvasses later, I decided to obtain these two products at all costs. The Floetrol is available from Flood SA (www.floodsa.co.za), but I had to wait a couple of weeks because acrylic pouring artists had totally diminished their 6 month supply in 1 month.

Through much research with the silicon – I tried gun dealerships, sewing machine manufacturers, gym equipment suppliers and hair salons (all of which use silicon in some form or another), I came to the conclusion that importing it myself was the only answer. The silicon sprays we have available in this

country for the motor industry are all butane sprays which produce a misty cloud and not actual liquid silicon. I did attain some results once the Floetrol arrived by spraying onto a spoon and letting the liquid drop into the mixture. I also got quite a good result with a silicon hair product available from Clicks (Hair Rescue Silicon Serum), but only when combined with the Floetrol.

When my Floetrol arrived, I categorically refused to try anything until the silicon arrived. And it arrived 3 days after my deadline for this article (big thanks to Craftwise for their patience). I decided on a product called Spot On Treadmil Belt Lubricant, from www.importitall.co.za, final costing around R450. Delivery time an excruciating 9 weeks. Craftwise

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So, I cannot show you dry pours – the pours grow and change as they dry, often with the dry picture looking very different to the wet one. It is impossible to make this an Acrylic Pour 101 article, but I can give you a few tips: -Be aware that you need a level, dust free area for your art to cure for a few days, weather dependant. Also be aware that if you are not part of the “throw away” generation and recycle, this is a messy business. I use plastic cups that require endless amounts of water to clean afterwards (Cape Town residents may want to try this while visiting family in another province). -I found that any paint will do – and does not need to be weighed. It is easier to use a paint that is not very thick and has a nice pouring consistency. Try to find an affordable one because you will be using loads of paint. -Use an oven dish to catch all your run off paint instead of a piece of plastic. It is easy to clean when still wet and does not create excess plastic waste. -Press a push pin into each corner of the back of your canvas, it allows for easy runoff whilst pouring and once the pour is complete your canvas can rest on these pins while the paint settles. -Play around with colours, there are no rules. Be aware that if you use blue and red, you are very likely to get lots of purple – and so it goes with other colour combinations that are mixed. -If you use too many similar dark colours you will get a lovely brown mess. -There are many techniques – dirty pour, cup flip, puddle pour, funnel pour, piping bag pour, swiping ... and probably by the time you read this, more experimenting will have brought about more exciting techniques. Try them all. I have found that the paint needs to get ‘agitated’ or mixed for the cells to form. Just splashing or placing the paint on the canvas and tilting, didn’t bring me the best results. -I mixed the paint 1 for 1 with the Floetrol. Once I added the silicon (a few drops depending on the amount of paint and size of canvas – I know this sounds vague but it really is something you need to experiment with), I stirred just a few times and immediately began with the pouring. Trying to add more silicon to any leftover 24

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paint did not work. It would seem that the chemical reaction takes place quickly once you add the silicon and does not repeat with more silicon. -I used the blow torch every time. Perhaps with more experimenting I will learn to attain results without it. -I am sure that 100% silicon liquid will soon be available in South Africa. As I said before, the only silicon product that I got any results with is the one from Clicks Hair Rescue Silicon Serum. Again, this worked only when used in conjunction with Floetrol, which is now available in South Africa – if not yet in your local art or craft store, contact FloodSA. This whole process has been such a journey. Once I actually attained the cells with the silicon and Floetrol I had mixed feeling. I was torn between packing it all into a box and kicking its butt or trying

every paint combination and technique I have spent so many hours watching on YouTube. Instead, I bought some 7cmx7cm canvasses and started all over again. Mostly with the intention to photograph and document some results for Craftwise. I soon realized that I would be just like all the other frustrating videos I have watched - the ones where people document their experiments and try to help. In other words... while it is great that so many people are experimenting and learning, it is always much more helpful to be instructed by tried and practiced pourers. Enjoy your Acrylic Pouring experimenting – it really is super fun once you have all the right products that actually work. My 8 year old daughter is totally addicted – so it really is for all ages.

SUE

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To buy in store visit www.dyeandprings.co.za/Stockists/ Select your nearest store from list For online orders send order to [email protected]

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REQUIREMENTS Ÿ Pre-cut wooden shape Ÿ 12 mm x 12 mm ceramic tiles: Ÿ 38 x red Ÿ 20 x soft pink Ÿ 20 x rose pink Ÿ 36 x lily green Ÿ 26 x olive green

Ÿ Small metal half bucket for chalk Ÿ Mosaic cutter Ÿ Sanding block Ÿ Carbon paper for tracing pattern Ÿ Blackboard paint

Kit available from The Clay Club

INSTRUCTIONS Trace the protea using carbon paper. Start the border by cutting the tiles into quarters and glueing them down, alternating the colours.

Mosaic the heart, then the curls as shown, cutting the tiles to form the shape. I also use a sanding block to neaten the edges. These tiles are soft enough to do this.

Cut the white flower petals and glue down to form inside of the flower.

Cut the other tiles to form the petals of the protea. When you have finished leave the project to dry overnight before grouting.

Grout the project. You only need to do the border and flower taking care not to get it onto the background. Allow to dry before painting the background with blackboard paint.

Grouting: Empty most of the bag of grout into a container and slowly add water, stirring all the while till you have the consistency of toothpaste or cake batter. A good indication of the right consistency is when you stop stirring: if the mixture retains peaks and valleys – add more water. If it settles immediately – add more grout. The right balance is if the grout settles sluggishly.

Leave the project to dry for half an hour and remove any remaining grout with your fingernail or damp cloth. Notes: • Should a tile dislodge during grouting, reapply glue to the tile and return it to its place, gently filling the sides and surrounds with grout to repair the gap. Avoid work in this area until you are sure that the tile has properly stuck and continue cleaning up your project. • Sometimes a small amount of glue will remain on the face of the tiles. Gently remove the dried glue with a fingernail. Finishing your chalkboard: • Clean the mosaic of all dust, debris and bits of glue that might have attached itself. Remove last bits of grout from the edge and sides of the mosaic with a small piece of fine sandpaper and buff to a smooth finish. • Paint the sides and back of the project with acrylic paint, and seal the painted area with a little clear varnish. Using a soft cloth, polish your mosaic to remove the last of the dust and bits of grout which may remain.

Now liberally smear the grout over the surface of the tiles, ensuring that you force grout between all the tiles and those on the edge of the mosaic. Take a little grout with your finger and rub between the tiles of the border and the base all around the edge to ensure that you have filled the little gaps. Using a spatula, remove as much of the excess grout as possible. Sprinkle a little dry grout over the entire mosaic and leave to dry for a few minutes. Using scrunched up newspaper in a circular motion, remove all the extra grout. If you find a pothole or crater, rub a little grout into the gap until it is filled.

Call the Clay Club on 012 803 0772 or place your order on their website www.theclayclub.co.za Craftwise

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With a slice of lemon please ...

These cute jewellery items are fun to make, and definitely fun to wear! Make these funky items as Christmas gifts for a teenager or be naughty and make it for someone who loves a G&T sundowner! I know someone who loves their G&T's and she would definitely wear them ... Level: Beginner - requires some experience in glass bead making

by Johan de Lange Glass and Fire www.glassandfire.co.za

REQUIREMENTS ŸBasic bead making equipment (torch, safety glasses, etc.) Ÿ1.6 mm mandrel coated with bead release ŸShaping tool ŸMasher ŸPoking tool ŸTweezers ŸEffetre colours: 069 yellow strike, 404 light lemon yellow and 264 ivory stringer (2-3 mm) ŸPull several 1 mm stringers from the ivory stringer

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1. Start by applying a footprint of glass onto the mandrel in yellow strike, ± 15 mm wide. Continue adding glass to the footprint so that you end up with a rugby ball shape.

6. Repeat step 4 until the bead is divided up into segments.

4. Using the 1 mm ivory stringers, divide the bead into segments. Heat the surface well where you will be adding the stringer to, then heat the very tip of the stringer quickly and out of the flame, touch down on one side of the bead and lay the stringer across onto the bead to the other side and flame-cut to remove the stringer.

2. Reheat the glass until it is soft enough to shape, then flatten using your masher to a flat round shape.

3. Fire-polish each side to remove the chill marks on the surface of the glass left by the cold mashing tool.

Tip: The heat from the bead will ensure that the stringer sticks to the surface more easily. The stringer will detach if the surface wasn't heated enough before applying the stringer. 5. Put the bead back in the flame and melt the stringer in.

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Repeat this process on the back.

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9. Heat the outline stringer to melt in and use a shaping tool to help flatten the stringer and to get the sides even.

12. Heat a section of the light lemon yellow and with a poker, poke holes to resemble lemon peel. Continue all around.

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Repeat this process on the back.

11. Using the light lemon yellow, add a layer of glass all around the edge on one half starting at the top next to the mandrel and ending at the bottom as close as possible to the mandrel. Take care not to damage the bead release. Repeat on the opposite side.

13. Finally reheat the bead and mash to ensure the bead is even. 14. Fire-polish in the back part of the flame to remove any chill marks left by the mashing tool. 15. Remove from the flame, wait for the glass to stop glowing and place in a kiln to anneal at 520 degrees Celcius.

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Decorating the Christmas tree is a lovely tradition and something special to do with family and friends. Instead of buying cheap store bought decorations get your children or grandchildren together for a decoration party. Making polymer clay ornaments is fun and not at all difficult to do. They will have created not only a special item, but a memory to treasure!

Have yourself a little Beary Christmas

by Manda Theart

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The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. ~ Burton Hills REQUIREMENTS Ÿ Polymer clay: green, red, yellow, bear colour, dark brown, white and black Ÿ Tools: blade, different needles, indenting tool (knitting needle) Ÿ Moulds (nail art silicone moulds) Ÿ Coffee grounds (waste from coffee machine) Ÿ Christmas tree ± 15 cm tall (see contacts at end) Ÿ Gold beads Ÿ Gold string

Ÿ Gold micro glass seed beads Ÿ Colouring chalk in black and brown Ÿ Small flat paintbrush Ÿ Gold power Ÿ Bostik clear glue Ÿ Tile to work and bake on Ÿ Oven Ÿ Lots of cookies and Christmassy treats

INSTRUCTIONS Remember to always cure the clay by rolling it by hand before you start, it will make the artwork stronger. Keep in mind that white clay is a dirt magnet - keep hands clean!

Cut the sleeves off squarely for attaching the hands later. To make the pajama bum flaps, roll a ball of red clay, flatten and cut in half. Stitch and add two tiny green buttons. Place on bear's bum.

Bear bodies: Roll red clay into a ball. Roll again into a slight teardrop shape. Flatten a bit. Today you will learn the "pull out" method. Remember that arms cannot be longer or thicker than the legs.

Pinch out two legs by alternating the position of your fingers at the bottom. Do the same at the top to form the arms.

Bend the foot part upwards. For the sitting bear, bend the legs in a sitting position. The bear standing on the ladder will stay straight.

Head: Roll a ball of bear coloured clay and place lightly on bear's body to check size. Roll ball on your palm with index finger pressing down while rolling to form muzzle. Check if muzzle is too long, if so, gently press back towards the head. If you don't succeed the first time, try again, you will get it right.

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Roll a small ball of bear colour clay into a string and flatten, cut in half and gently form over your indenting tool for two ears. Remember the" two in one" method, it makes life so much easier.

Place ears on head gently, yet firmly. Draw a line from the inside of the ear to the end of the nose on both sides.

Stitch bear face and ears.

Add two little black eyes made from one ball of clay. Use your needle to place them in the indents. Add a little black nose.

Place head on bear's body. Roll a small ball of bear colour into a string, cut in half and add the cut sides to bear sleeves to form hands.

Roll a ball of green clay. Cut in half, roll again into two ovals, flatten and place on foot for paw pad. Stitch.

Indent two eye sockets on the stitching line. Place bears one side. Tree barrel, crate and ladder: Roll a ball of clay (I used all my off-cuts), flatten and form into a barrel shape. Roll dark brown clay into a flat string. Cut 12 to 14 pieces, in total slightly wider than your barrel's width. Mark with your blade to resemble wood. Shade with black chalk. Place on the barrel, one overlapping the other slightly. 36

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Roll a string of black clay, flatten and wrap around the barrel. Indent nail holes. Roll tiny black balls and place in the holes for nail heads. Indent with indenting tool. Roll a hole in the centre for the tree stump.

Make the ladder by rolling three strings. Place two strings slightly apart on your baking tile, indent 5 marks for steps, cut third string into 5 parts and place on indented spots.

Make nail holes, add tiny black balls and indent.

Quilt under tree: The size of your quilt will depend on your tree size. Roll green, red and yellow clay into even strings. Place next to each other and gently flatten.

Cut strings and "build" a piece of "fabric" as follows: Start by cutting one strip of fabric, placing it down on the baking tile, adding another strip, one square down, cut the bottom square off and add to the top. Next row, place strip two squares down, cut bottom squares off and add on top, etc.

Make the rectangular crate with left over dark brown clay using the same method.

Finish your quilt with a string for a border and "stitch " with blade tip.

Place barrel, box and sitting bear on the quilt. Shade with black chalk. Place standing bear on ladder.

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Put some glue on the baked barrel - place indenting tool in the hole to keep it open. Gently throw coffee grounds onto the glue to look like soil, then remove the indenting tool and place the tree trunk in the hole.

Fill in the gaps with bear cookies, candy canes and flowers. Glue the gold star on top. Put some glue on the ladder and push into the tree. Fill the box with decorations. May you all have a blessed Christmas, until we play again in the new year. Lots of love,

Shade outside of bear cookies with brown chalk. Make candy canes with white and red strings that you gently twist and form into canes.

Now the fun begins as we decorate the tree! Wrap the string of gold beads around the tree. Stick your indenting tool into the bigger beads, add glue and place on the tree.

Bake flowers, bear cookies and candy canes for 30 minutes at 120 ° C. Let it cool. Place a spot of glue in flowers centre and add gold seed beads. Place a baked candy cane and cookie in the sitting bear's arms.

Make a star with a cutter and dust with gold powder. Bake star, quilt, box, barrel, sitting bear and ladder with bear on the baking tile too. Bake all together. String a length of small gold beads.

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Contacts Christmas trees: Diederick Jansen van Rensburg from Pretoria. Contact him via his Facebook page diederick. ansenvanrensbur . Manda you can contact on 0832261521 for classes and products

by Life is a Garden

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u m m e r ' s a l l a b o u t c o l o u r. . .

Queen Hydrangea

burst into copious sweetly scented white

Everywhere! The all-time favourites

Brighten up shady areas with glorious

flowers in early summer. These flowers are

are in full bloom and you need more of

hydrangeas, which will now be available in

loved by butterflies, bees and insects,

them. The best news is the availability of

flower. Colour in between them with

followed in hot pursuit by every garden bird

modern varieties of many perennials and

impatiens, begonias and browallia.

imaginable. In autumn, the scented flowers

edibles which can be planted and enjoyed in

Remember that: Hydrangeas love dappled

give way to an abundance of plum coloured

the smallest of spaces. You can also plant

shade, well-aerated soil and lots of water. If

fruit which means the birds will arrive once

you want to grow them in pots, place them

again to feast on them.

future health today!

on the Southern side of the house for early Petite, but powerful

morning sun and afternoon shade. They

The Pondo Waterwood grows in the sun but

The new-age dwarf Inca lilies are

need to be fed monthly from August to

will tolerate some shade. Although this

magnificent for the garden and suitable to

March with a balanced combination

plant is very water wise, regular watering

grow in containers too, as they reach a

fertiliser.

height of only 30-35 cm. They flower

and feeding will give better results. Plant this coast-friendly plant in well-drained soil.

profusely from spring to autumn and can be

More smart planting...

Recommendation: An excellent indigenous

found in a wide range of bright colours.

T h e Po n d o W a t e r w o o d (Sy z y g i u m

clipping plant to shape into pretty topiaries

These shorty's can, just like their taller

pondoense) is a perfectly sphere-shaped

or to use as hedging for all but the coldest

family members, be picked as long-lasting

shrub to add structure or formality to any

regions in the land!

cut flowers.

garden setting, and is known as an absolute bird magnet. It is indigenous and endemic to

Bedding besties for hot months

Growth in a nutshell

the Northern Eastern Cape and the

If you are looking for lovely summer colour

ŸGood for sun or light shade. ŸPlant in well-aerated soil, enriched with

Southern Kwa-Zulu Natal area, where it

to plant now, go for vincas (Catharanthus

grows along the rocky beds of streams. It is

roseus). Intensive breeding has resulted in

compost.

ŸWater and feed regularly in the summer

evergreen and can reach a height and

compact, bushy plants with a long flowering

diameter of 3 m. The new shoots and leaves

period, including a colour range of pinks,

months with fertiliser for flower

are reddish in colour but as they mature,

reds, white, apricot, and even include the

production.

become shiny and dark green with a

popular varieties; ‘Jams ’n Jellies’ with nearly

leathery feel. The Pondo Waterwood will

black flowers and ‘American Pie Mix’ with an

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interesting mix of white and berry coloured

Moringa has been used for medicinal

In the flower garden they are perfect

blooms.

purposes for at least the last 4000 years.

companions for sun-lovers like dahlias,

The leaves have the following benefits:

salvias, zinnias, cosmos and gauras.

Vincas need

ŸFull sun all day long; Ÿvery well-drained soil; Ÿcorrect spacing – plant them 20 cm apart

Renovate lawn in the shade It is not uncommon for 25-40% of lawn to be covered in partial or deep shade - not ideal

to allow good air circulation (this will

situations for sun-loving lawns! If shade is

prevent stem or root rot);

extreme, try to eliminate some of it by

Ÿmedium to low watering once established

trimming low and overhanging branches of trees, or replace the lawn with shade-loving

Ÿ7 times more Vitamin C than that of oranges

Ÿ4 times more Vitamin A than that of carrots

Ÿ4 times more Calcium than that of milk Ÿ3 times more Potassium than that of bananas Good colour companions for vincas are

2 times more protein than that of yoghurt

salvias, marigolds, verbenas, angelonias

These trees are extremely drought resistant

and zinnias.

and suitable for very hot tropical and

groundcovers. The other option is to use grass mixtures/blends which are capable of withstanding shade by over-seeding the existing lawn with it. Your GCA nursery will be able to advise you on the correct product. Prune a bit Fynbos like buchus, leucospermums, ericas, and proteas can be pruned after flowering. Also prune confetti bushes quite hard.

subtropical climates. Enquire at your local Rose care for November

GCA nursery for stock and more

Recharge your roses after their October

information.

flower flush with a specific rose fertiliser. Check the mulch around plants and renew it

Find good health in fennel

if necessary to keep the roots cool and

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) hails from the

moist. Water at least three times per week

Mediterranean regions where it grows

and spray fortnightly with a combination

naturally along the coast and dry rocky

rose spray to deter pests.

outcrops - a very attractive herbal plant

Stop lavenders like Lavandula stoechas

which needs little else than lots of sun and

from becoming woody by pruning them just

ordinary garden soil. A cousin, known as

after a flowering spell - this will keep them

bronze fennel (Foeniculum vulgare ‘Rubrum

healthy and around for longer. Prune about

Purpureum’), is an even prettier foliage

two thirds of the growth away, and never

plant, often grown amongst other

into old wood.

perennials in a flower border. Apart from its

Superfood tree

natural good looks, fennel is prized for its

Inland gardening

culinary and medicinal values. The ferny

(Gauteng, Free State, North West,

leaves and copious seed produced in umbels

Mpumalanga and Limpopo)

ŸThe Moringa tree (Moringa oleifera) also

of dainty yellow flowerheads are very

known as the Miracle Tree, Drumstick

aromatic, lending a subtle anise flavour to

Tree, Horseradish Tree or Radish Tree, is a

fish, chicken and veggie dishes, and they

gauras, and angelonias and you simply

very fast growing deciduous tree that is

can also be used to bathe sore eyes as well as

cannot forget about all the agapanthus

packed with an almost unbelievable

to soothe indigestion and nausea.

hybrids which will be in flower and in stock

number of health benefits. Every part of

While fennel flowers are irresistible to

now.

this tree from the leaves, flowers, seed

butterflies, they can also be used to attract

pods, seeds, roots and bark is edible.

aphids away from other susceptible plants.

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Plant much more... Lavenders, cupheas,

Eat your flowers - nothing makes a summer

salad look prettier than garden flowers

If potted plants are sagging, it could be a

scattered over it - it’s high fashion too! So,

drainage problem. Lift them onto ‘pot feet’

add some begonias, daylilies, hibiscus,

or old bricks to ensure that drainage holes

borage and pineapple sage to your garden

remain functional. Water plants that are

for culinary use.

basil and rosemary.

under the roof overhang of buildings. While it is wet outside, they can die from drought!

You can feed yourself royally by gardening

War on the beetles! It is not difficult to miss

in containers only. Plant blueberries,

the yellow and black beetles which will

strawberries and Cape gooseberries in large

devour flowers with ease in a day. These

pots. Look out at GCA garden centres for

pests are either the CMR beetle or the fruit

Keep water around your roots. Use water-

'The Patio' range of veggies like a Roma

chafer (bigger and nastier!). Get advice from

retention granules in flowerbeds when

container tomato, a mini-butternut called

your local GCA garden centre for the perfect

planting young summer annuals such as

Butternut 'Honeynut', and the golden

remedy.

salvias, portulacas, vincas and celosias.

Zucchini 'Easy Pick'.

Water-retentive products break the waterCoastal ardenin

resistant layer of certain soils, draw the

(Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern

water deeper into the plant's root zones and

Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal)

keep the soil moist for longer.

It makes sense to grow your own sweet

If you do not see a dark emerald green lawn

peppers, as ripe sweet peppers are quite

before you, fertilise now and water and

expensive to buy - besides, homegrown is

mow regularly.

best! If you look after the plants well (you Going to the coast soon? Weed all beds,

can sow them, or plant seedlings) they will

Red bedding plants are just the ticket to

feed with a general fertiliser, water well

keep on producing fruit for up to six months.

vamp up your garden before the holiday

afterwards and mulch – this will keep your

They can also be grown in pots, which

hordes arrive. You can use them as an

garden safe until your return. Check that

should be kept in morning sun and

economical option for patio and even

your irrigation system is working perfectly

afternoon shade.

indoor table decoration during festive

water restrictions allow for this.

Did you know that snails don't like parsley?

garden with this eye-catching colour, also

That is why it is a good reason to plant miles

plant individual seedlings into small pots to

Acid loving hydrangeas, gardenias and

of parsley between, or as a border around

grow on. Examples are begonias, dianthus,

fuchsias are at their best now. If not, feed

lettuces, green beans or Swiss chard to

New Guinea Impatiens, red salvias, vincas

the plants with an acidic foliar feed and

protect them.

and petunias.

parties too. After filling bare spots in the

and covering all areas, provided that your

mulch around the base with bark chips. You are reminded (with gardeners

Follow up spraying of fruit trees only if the

everywhere!) to keep on planting for birds

fruit are still small and green, to stop

and butterflies. Wild Dagga, September

damage by fruit flies. Watch out for

Bush, Pentas lanceolata and the wonderful

powdery mildew on the pumpkin family and

Buddleja ‘Buzz’ range of dwarf butterfly

put out bait for pumpkin fly.

bushes are highly recommended to make your garden come alive! If you have planted some brinjals Check for whitefly – they love the heat of

(eggplants) in the veggie patch or into pots

summer and when spraying, take care to

(they do well in pots!), add the following

reach all parts of the plant as the little flies

companion plants to complement their

sit underneath the leaves

taste: oregano, marjoram, thyme, sweet

For more information on bringing Life to your Garden, visit our website: www.lifeisagarden.co.za or join the conversation on our Facebook page: facebook.com/lifeisagardensa

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the Chihuahua

Needle felting is fun and addictive! But what is really great about this craft is that you need the minimum of equipment to create really lovely items ranging from little animals all the way through to landscapes!

by Charlize Stone

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Gracie, our gorgeous little wide-eyed Chihuahua, is made from wool using needle-felting techniques. She is a collector's item and not intended as a toy. Size: 16.5 cm from tip of ear to paw.

REQUIREMENTS Ÿ Wool roving in white, beige, dark brown and red Ÿ Needle felting sponge Ÿ Felting needle

Ÿ 10 mm glass eyes Ÿ Strong thread

INSTRUCTIONS To make the head you need ± a handful of the white roving. Pull out as much as you need - never cut your roving. Place it onto the sponge, roll it into a ball shape while poking it with the felting needle until it is nice and solid. Start shaping the muzzle – add more roving if needed. Refer to the diagram for the shape and size of head. There is a top view as well as a side view as a guide. You can adjust the size and shape of your head by either poking it some more or adding a small amount of roving where needed.

Attach it to the face by carefully needle felting it around the base. You can also make 2 nostrils by poking little holes on either side of the nose.

Make 4 (2 for each eye). Needle felt them over the eye on the top as well as the bottom - the eye will appear closed.

Use small amounts of beige roving to shade the face. (Be creative and shade it however you want – it is your dog after all). Use strong thread to insert the eyes. Thread it through the wire loop of the glass eye and thread both ends through the needle. Insert the needle where the eye socket is and push it through to the bottom opposite side of the head. Repeat this step for the other eye and make sure they are aligned. Start with one eye, pull the thread tightly so that the eye appears sunken in its “socket”. Secure the thread under the head by tying a few knots. Repeat with the other eye. Do not worry about the knotted thread sticking out at the bottom of the head, you will cover it up later.

Poke all around the outside of the eye with your felting needle until the eyelids have opened. Your dog will now look a bit like an alien – don't worry, that is exactly the way he must look at this stage.

Punch indentations on both sides of the head (above the muzzle) to form the eye sockets. Make sure the eye sockets are aligned. Shape the muzzle and mouth by needle felting a vertical line in the middle of the muzzle and an inverted “v” for the mouth as seen on photo. Use the black roving to make a little nose.

Shade the eyes with a little dark brown roving. Here you can also shade to your liking. Use tiny amounts of beige roving and shape them into little half-moons for the eye lids.

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Needle felt a long tail as per diagram, leaving a bit of fluff at the base and attach it to the back of the body.

Use white roving for the ears. Start off with a small amount of roving, you can always add more, but your ears should be nice and thin when finished. Use the diagram as a reference. The ears should not be thicker than about 3 mm. Use dark brown roving to shade the ears on the inside. Turn your Chihuahua sideways and upside down to secure the body to the head from all angles.

Attaching the ears. Place one ear on the side of the head with the base in the shape of an “u” and attach it to the head by felting along the bottom outer and inner edge of the ear. Attach the other ear the same way. You can add a wrinkle or two on the muzzle for some extra character.

Use white roving to needle felt and shape the legs and paws. Use the attached diagram as an indication of the size and shape. Make the indentations between the toes by carefully felting the lines as indicated on the diagram adding dark brown roving for extra definition.

Shade the body as desired or leave your Chihuahua white if you choose. Make a little red collar and carefully needle felt the two ends together where they overlap.

Your Gracie is now complete and ready to be loved. Leave enough fluff free on the end of each leg - you will use this to attach it to the body.

For the body, take double the amount of white roving than what you used for the head, about 2 hands full. Needle felt the body into the shape as shown on the diagram. Be sure to leave enough fluff at the neck end of the body to attach it to the head. Attach the body to the head by needle felting the neck edge to the bottom of the head, covering the eye thread that is sticking out at the bottom of the head.

When finished, felt the legs onto the body, but not too firmly yet - first make sure that your dog can stand up straight and that all four paws are touching the ground before securing them.

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HEAD Side view

NOSE

HEAD Top view

EAR Make 2, 1 Reversed

EYE LIDS

COLLAR

TAIL

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Make 4

HIND LEG Make 2, 1 Reversed

FRONT LEG Make 2, 1 Reversed

PAW PAD Back feet

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Requirements Large wooden cross, 12-16 mm thick

ŸRound wooden base 12 mm thick ŸSelection of glass, glitter, foil mix tiles and in your choice of colour

ŸLarge metal rose insert ŸMirror tiles Ÿ9 black ceramic buttons ŸTwo shades of purple ceramic tiles ŸString of red beads the same height as

ŸGrout ŸGlass tile wheel nipper ŸCeramic tile nipper ŸPencil / permanent fineliner (Kits are available from Trunell Crafts)

tiles

ŸCold glue ŸRubber kidney

Instructions 1. You need to draw a small centre circle and one ± 2 cm away from the outer edge (this depends on the length of your glitter and foil tiles plus the width of the red beads.) Glue the metal rose to centre of round wooden base. Glue a string of beads around it.

2. Cut mirror tiles into triangles and glue around outside of beads. 3. Follow this with a row of white tiles cut into a diamond shape or use diamond shaped inserts.

4. Cut some green glitter tiles into triangles and glue around outside of white

diamonds. 5. Glue black buttons in centre of the circle, inside the last row of red beads.

9. Cut purple and black ceramic tiles into pieces with nipper and mosaic the cross, leaving small gaps for grout. Leave to dry.

6. Glue a row of green and foil tiles cut into rectangles around the outside of the circle of beads.

10. Mix the grout as per manufacturer's instructions until you get the consistency of mayonnaise, then grout the cross. (See grouting tips below.) 7. Fill the centre with mirror tiles. Glue wooden base to centre of wooden cross. 8. Roughly sketch in a design (see main photo) on the cross itself. Cut mirror tiles into long thin shapes and glue along this shape.

11. Paint the edges of the cross with craft paint. GROUTING TIPS: • Ceramic tiles are porous, so the grout need to be quite runny. If it is too thick it will also be difficult to fill the gaps in between the tiles. • Work the grout over the tiles with a rubber kidney or your hand, making sure the grout fills all the spaces. Use a rubber squeegee or kidney to remove the excess grout from the surface before completing the grouting. • Clean with kitchen towels and leave to dry. Buff with newspaper.

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Room #6 : The Bathroom Hello again Is time running away or is it old age? These last two months haves flown and here we are again. The recess in the bookcase has made a lovely bath nook which I curtained. I have had to separate this flooring-wise, as it is the only way I can slip it into the nook. The floor Is made out of a plastic woven place mat, on which I have placed pieces of woven material frayed at the edges. I also used the same material for some of the towels . The basket I found in China Town and filled it with a cheap face cloth cut in half to make more towels. The toilet paper is tissue cut into strips and rolled up. The spare rolls are accommodated on a toothpick slotted into a square piece of supawood and

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painted. The pictures on the walls are colourful buttons and a small perfume bottle stands in the corner as an added knick-knack. The window is painted matches, glued onto a garden picture from a magazine. The wallpaper is floral fabric scraps. I made the room a little bit shallower by putting a supawood door at the back. I have started putting holes in the walls for wall sconces which we will tackle when we get to the electrification. Well dear friends nice chatting to you again. Till next time, keep collecting those tiny thingamajigs!

Colleen

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by Cá Momberg & Miriam Reinecke Glacermo cc

Cement Art

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My fascination with cement started after visiting Helen Martin's Owl House in Nieu-Bethesda some time ago. After completing renovations at my house I had the opportunity to try my hand with left over cement and have come to the conclusion that cement is a material that I have overlooked for all these years, simply because it has the reputation of being difficult to work with. But, today I can admit that I have discovered another earthy material besides clay for creating beautiful craft objects. Cement moulding is quite straight forward and anyone can master it. Follow my easy to use steps to make quick, simple and inexpensive gifts. Take a minute look around you and start collecting and recycling all your plastic and paper containers before it goes off to a landfill. Add some paint and serviette découpage if you like and there you go!

REQUIREMENTS This project is meant to be done outside. Please make sure that you prepare the items properly and use a mask for the dust.

ŸPlastic and paper containers ŸBucket for mixing cement, sand and water ŸLeft over cement or bought premix (not concrete) - cement is just the grey powered part ŸFine sand ŸWater

ŸSpade/wooden spoon for mixing ŸBowl with clean water for washing hands ŸPlastic gloves – cement is VERY hard on the hands ŸMeasuring jug – I used an empty vegetable tin ŸSmall paintbrush ŸSunflower oil for mold release ŸNewspaper ŸOld cloths ŸAcrylic paint – if desired ŸScissors ŸMasking tape

INSTRUCTIONS Mixing ratio or the cement - 1:2:1 1 Part cement 2 Parts sand 1 Part water to start with, then add extra water little by little to make the cement workable.

3. To ensure that the moulds release easily, lightly rub sunflower oil all over the inside of the moulds with a small paintbrush. Set aside.

1. The process is very simple. Have everything ready and set up before you mix the cement. Start by preparing the containers first. 2. For this project I recycled 2l milk cartons for the square shapes and the bottom part of 2l cooldrink bottles for the round shapes. I also used different sized cookie cutters. Wash and clean the containers properly and let them dry. Cut the containers down to size. If you would like to create different textures on the outside of your pots, you can now glue various objects to the inside of your moulds.

4. Mix the cement in the ratio given or according to the manufacturer's instructions. Mix enough cement to complete your job. (Cement never goes to waste – there is always another container that can be filled with cement.) Mix until there are no lumps remaining.

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TIP: To avoid having dry, unmixed cement patches in the bottom of your mixing bowl, pour half of the water you'll need in the bottom of the mixing bowl, then add the cement and sand or the premixed cement. Mix a bit, then add the rest of the water as required. 5. I like to work with cement that is not too runny. I use a spoon to scoop the mixed cement into my prepared containers. If the cement is runny, then you just pour the cement into the containers at this stage.

9. Be calm! Do not hurry, as the mixed cement will be workable for quite a while. 10. Continue to fill and compact the cement until all the containers are filled to the required level. 11. To make room in the cement holder for a candle or plant, take a plastic glass or any other suitable container that is coated with oil and push it down halfway into the already filled cement container. 12. Scrape the excess cement away flush with the edge of the container. 13. Don't forget to weigh down the inner container, otherwise the pressure of the cement below it will push it up again. Fill it with small stones or use masking tape to secure it in the correct position.

18. One can use the cement forms just as they are or you can decorate them for extra flair. I used acrylic paint and permanent pens to create a random swirl pattern on some of the items. For the rest I added a coat of silver acrylic paint. Let the paint dry, then découpage colourful serviettes onto the cement forms.

6. Make sure you compact each layer of cement by lifting and dropping your container about 5 cm from the table top a couple of times to remove air bubbles. Shaking will also do the trick. 7. Cookie cutters are great moulds and are simply placed on a piece of carton and then filled with cement. 8. To create holes for hanging, I used an oiled plastic straw. Cut it into 3 equal sizes and pushed them into the cement close to the rim. Make sure you push the straw right through to the bottom.

14. Now cover your cement project with plastic and let it cure for at least 24 hours. 15. For the plastic recycled containers – use a scissors or a sharp knife to remove containers. The cookie cutter containers can simply be pressed out. The paper containers can be torn away from the cement forms. 16. For the next 3 days wet your cement forms with a mist water bottle regularly as the cement needs to cure slowly for maximum strength. Wrapping them in damp hessian also works. 17. When the cement forms are completely dry and hard, use medium grit sandpaper to smooth all the edges.

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19. Get creative - fill the forms with an inexpensive succulents from the garden or with tea light candles. The heart and round shape can be Christmas tree ornaments. TIP: Use Christmas themed cookie cutters to make interesting and different decorations tree decorations. Silicone baking moulds also work well - get out there and have fun. Remember that cement is suitable for inside and outside use.

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Christmas

wreath

I have always loved Christmas. But before my daughter arrived, I made ours stylish, albeit less traditional. She is now 8 years old and we have been loving the wonderful excuse to have our house closely resemble a Christmas décor store. This wreath we simply had to make! It does require a lot of baubles, but from about the 23rd of December most stores have them marked down considerably. Use it as a table centerpiece or hang it on the wall to glitter and sparkle away.

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REQUIREMENTS ŸPool noodle

ŸBattery operated Christmas lights

ŸLots and lots ofChristmas baubles

ŸChristmas berries and holly

ŸPine cones

ŸSilver glitter

ŸSilver glitter

ŸFlorist's silver glitter sticks

ŸWood glue

ŸGlue gun and glue sticks

Ÿ2 strings of green tinsel

ŸClear packaging tape

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Paint wood glue onto pine cones and dip into silver glitter.

2. Bend pool noodle into a circle and secure with packaging tape.

3. Using a hot glue gun, adhere a string of tinsel around the top of the noodle.

4. Wind a string of Christmas lights around the noodle, leaving the battery

pack to rest underneath.

5. Using the hot glue gun, glue a circle of baubles on the inside of the noodle.

6. Now glue a circle of baubles on the outside of the noodle.

7. Randomly glue pine cones, berries, holly and silver glitter sticks all around the wreath.

8. Wind a second set of Christmas lights around the wreath.

9. Glue the second tinsel string onto the bottom of the wreath.

All that is left to do is switch on the lights and soak up the Christmas spirit.

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by Marina from Mosaic Arts

Requirements ŸOne bisque cross shape ŸGlass mosaic tiles ŸClear silicone adhesive ŸPaper and pencil ŸTile cutters or nippers ŸGrout

Let me show you how to turn a blank bisque cross into a decorative piece for the wall with some easy Aztec style mosaic work.

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Sketch your design and decide on your colours. 2. Place your mosaic tiles until you are satisfied with the colour combination.

3. Using your tile cutters or nippers where necessary, start cutting each tile. Stick your tiles with silicone glue onto the cross. Finish one side of the cross and then the next side until completed.

4. Let the glue dry completely. 5. Mix the grout with water to a smooth paste. Using the grouting squeegee push the grout into all the spaces between the mosaics.

When the grout is dry, buff the mosaic.

Our background is beautiful coloured tiles that come all the way from Mexico. Available in 5 x 5 cm, 10 x 10c m and 15 x 5 cm.

Then remove as much as possible from the top of the tiles with a sponge. Rub off the excess grout with a piece of scrunched up newspaper.

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by Ronel Fleming Swart email: [email protected]

I bought a wooden cut-out box and frame, thinking that I could paint something inside it and gift it to someone special for Christmas. I thought about all the different subjects I could paint - from fairies in dresses to small houses, you name it, but cupcakes won because without a doubt, they are my favourite!

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REQUIREMENTS Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Deep wooden box frame Small brass fittings: doorhandle and corners Americana decorating paste Pallet knife Assortment of acrylic paints (I used various acrylic paints which were left over from previous projects in my wet box for this project so as not to waste paint.)

Plan your own colour scheme accordingly. I decided to paint the cupcakes very bright colours, therefore my background would work best in black Ÿ White pencil Ÿ White Saral transfer paper

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Paint the inside of your box frame black. Leave to dry. Measure your space inside and check that the pattern will fit otherwise you will have to enlarge / reduce it. Either sketch in the pattern with a white pencil or copy it using Saral transfer paper.

knife to apply white decorating paste. You want it to look like real icing. Leave to dry. 3. Basecoat the outside frame with blue. Paint a top coat of white and grey and sand back to get a weathered look. Leave to dry. 4. Paint the cherries and strawberries first with yellow as under-painting for red.

2. Paint the cupcakes with white paint. When that has dried, use a small pallet 6. Start painting in the cupcakes. Darker at the sides and lighter towards the centre. Use a fine liner to paint in the paper cups. Your icing should be dry by now, so let the fun begin! I have painted a creamy looking butterscotch and a huge rose on my cupcakes. Strawberries and cream is always a favourite!

Now paint them bright red . Shade with brown at the bottom and bright yellow on top for light. You have in a previous issue painted strawberries in a brushstrokes class, so go back to your notes and paint them. 5. Stipple white in for reflection.

7. The shelves should also look old and well used. Use your fine liner again here to streak in different colours. You can paint in the flags to your taste. I just wanted to carry the white and blue colours towards the bottom. I bought the beautiful brass fittings at Paper World near Brits. Carry the cupcake theme further and paint them on tags, paper bags, etc. Till next year dear readers.

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REQUIREMENTS ŸSmall plants (a fern is a good choice) ŸTwine ŸScissors ŸSphagnum moss ŸPotting mix ŸRiversand ŸWater ŸWatering can ŸOld baking tray ŸA few old bowls

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Water the plant a day before your DIY activity, so it makes it easy to work with on the day.

5. Position the plant in the potting mix bowl, wrapping the plant up in the soil.

2. Add a bit of riversand to the potting mix. Then, it’s time to start adding water to the mixture slowly to form a consistency. You will use this to form a ball.

6. Once that is done, place the plant in the centre of the sphagnum moss, wrapping the ball up nicely with the moss.

Hang this peppy planter up inside your home, or add a touch of personality to your garden by hanging it from a tree.

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7. Wrap twine around the moss, so that the soil and moss are both kept firmly in place. And it’s done!

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by Sue Human Finally an actual real live use for the fidget spinner (come on we know you all have one), the hero of our vinyl slumping. And with my latest acrylic pouring experiments, why not combine the two. This is a lovely messy and fun holiday project for kids and the useful bowls can be purposed as Christmas gifts. Best part, the LP’s can be found at second hand or charity stores for as little as R2 each. Granted the project does require a fair amount of paint, but an inexpensive craft paint will do.

REQUIREMENTS ŸA vinyl LP ŸGesso and paintbrush ŸCraft paint in your choice of colours ŸFidget spinner ŸPrestik

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Ÿ2x metal bowls (they need to be able to go into a hot

oven) ŸSome black bags ŸAn area in which you can make a lovely painty mess

without getting into trouble!

INSTRUCTIONS 1. First put black bags onto the table to catch all your lovely messy paint. Next paint the centre of the LP with gesso and leave to dry.

paint into a cup (about 200 ml in total).

down hard to shape your bowl.

5. Give the LP a mighty whirl and pour the paint mixture onto the LP from the inside out.

10. Run the bowls under the cold water tap to cool, remove the bowls and leave to cool. You can spray the bowl inside and out with a sealant to help stop the paint from chipping. Do not put hot food or liquid in the bowl!

2. Using Prestik, attach the fidget spinner to the centre of the LP. Make sure the LP/fidget spinner actually spins.

6. Wow! Play around with how you mix the paints and marvel at the amazing result. It will set and dry differently each time. There’s no limit to the variations one can achieve. 7. Leave to dry completely. If you want to, repeat the process on the other side.

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These include indoor furniture, outside furniture and accessories and even some ideas for children's items. My personal favourite is the raised doggie feeder! Having reviewed (and rejected) pallet projects from Europe in the past because their pallets are all perfectly smooth and made to rigid EU standards (think German, think perfect, think no splinters!) this book was refreshing in that Jason works with pallets that look like the ones we can lay our hands on. Cracked planks with plenty of splinters and held together with nails that defy any attempts to remove them, are what we are used to! It is worth mentioning however, that one does need to be a bit discerning when sourcing pallets for recycling. You get nice ones, reasonable ones and horrid, cheap ones - avoid the last type.

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In the last isue I showed you how to create a lino stamp starting with a grid drawn onto the base material using a ruler. This time we play with curves. One of the other tools that I enjoy using is a French curve. I created the sweeping shapes and lines for this stamp using my French curve tools from school.

I placed some floral shapes in the corners and along the edges that will create a complete flower when the tile is repeated. This will blur the harsh square edges of the stamp when printed in repetition.

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