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o our postal workers have all gone back to work again and almost all of our magazine subscribers have received their outstanding magazines at last. It has been a trying time for all of us, but we wish to thank all our subscribers who “kept the faith” and waited patiently for deliveries to return to normal again. Difficult as it was for us all, the postal strike has highlighted again how a small group can make a huge (positive or negative) impact on society as a whole. All it takes is for a group of people to agree about the same thing and to remain firm in their commitment to achieving a common goal, no matter what. Chew on that thought when something important bugs you and you feel that SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE needs to do something about it. As I write this, a small group of publishers is preparing to petition ICASA to put pressure on the Post Office to comply with their licencing conditions regarding the efficient delivery of mail in South Africa. It’s a David and Goliath situation and the giant is big, but the small guys have had enough and now it’s time for extreme actions. Watch the media for news regarding this. Is there anyone out there who doesn’t like getting letters? Well our elves are no different. They create, describe, explain and photograph, then send the magazine off to print. And wait for a

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I enjoyed the Nov/Dec Craftwise, promptly got in my car and went off to Great Brak to explore the shops mentioned. Poppy Gift Shoppe kindly made me some door knob signs, I browsed through their shop, they are all stocked up for Christmas. Then I went on to Periwinkle Crafts and Habby, and picked up some excellent tips on various crafts including the use of my Silhouette machine, thank you. A most interesting day in Great Brak, thanks Craftwise! Lesley Joan Roberts

Greetings to the Craftwise team. May you enjoy your festive season. Safe on roads ,at home, around water - you know the drill. Above all rest. Well earned break. Michelle Hutson Thank you all so much for the fantastic mag you always put out. Lorraine McManus

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Projects and techniques

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Painting: Butterfly Days

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Hand Flower Bracelet

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Beading: Interrupted Odd Count Peyote Bracelet

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Free as a Bird

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Hanging Hearts

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Beading: Tilla & Rocaille Bracelet

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Trees for School

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Painting: Back to School

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Your Heart is Mine

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V Cuff Bracelet

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Tiered Fruit Stand

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Wrapped in Love

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Fruit of the Spirit Blocks

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Butterfly for your Garden

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Renew Your Love Story

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West Coast Craftilicious

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Love(ly) Cake Decorating

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Game of Stones

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Chocolates and Bling

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Blue Green Mats

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Fly a Kite

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Dimensional Heart Panels

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Sudoku Wordsearch 101 & Winners Back Issues Subscriptions Classified Smalls Suppliers Pages Patterns

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The Dremel Micro is a new high-tech compact 7,2V Li-Ion cordless multitool from Dremel. This precise and feature-rich multitool is the best choice when it comes to detailed tasks. With its lightweight, streamlined design this unique tool allows precise work even in hard-to-reach or low illuminated areas, thanks to its LED on the front. The compact yet powerful motor combined with ultra compact battery cells ensure convenient work when it comes to intricate cuts, drilling, deburring and etching / carving. It is also perfect for finishing off detailed work, sanding, polishing, cleaning and more. Measuring only 20 cm in length and weighing in at only 250 g, the small size and lighter overall weight of this new multitool will particularly appeal to the ladies. The variable speed control makes it suitable for a whole variety of applications. We REALLY like: • The Li-ion battery and docking station charger. • LED speed indication • LED battery state indicator

Sew Useful

Anyone can grow vegetables

23 simple storage solutions to sew for the house.

Simple steps to creating an organic edible garden

Author: Debbie Shore Publisher: Metz Press Softcover 96 pages ISBN: 978-1-928201-30-4 (AFRIKAANS: So nuttig)

Author: Diana Anthony Publisher: Metz Press Softcover 152 pages ISBN: 978-1-928201-11-3 (AFRIKAANS: Enigeen kan groente kweek)

Tidy up your home with a drawer liner, laundry bag, garden tote, iron caddy and much more. Sewing superstar, Debbie Shore, has created 23 ingenious storage solutions to keep the home and garden neat and beautifully styled. The techniques and stitches are clearly explained using step-by-step photographs, and the projects are all simple to make using a basic sewing machine. Tidy up your home with a drawer liner, laundry bag, garden tote, iron caddy and even a heat-proof pouch for hair straighteners. Debbie’s no-fuss approach and flair for design makes this the perfect book for sewers of all abilities.

This practical, well-illustrated guide contains everything you need to know to grow your own food. With the current move towards fresh and wholesome food, this book arrives at just the right time! By holding true to some well-tested design principles you need neither a large piece of land nor a huge budget to create your own edible paradise. The book includes information on: Garden basics, edible garden design and sample plans, companion planting, crop rotation, extreme climates, containers, A to Z of vegetables, herbs for cooks and organic garden management. With additional information on storing and preserving your excess crop, and quick tip guides for everything from design to planting, this book will show you that really anyone can grow vegetables.

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PAINTING

Don’t we all remember those butterflies in our tummy feeling of our youth when we were so young and in love?

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REQUIREMENTS 16 X 20 stretch canvas Saral transfer paper White pencil Speciality Products: Americana Acrylic Sealer/gel Extender Brushes: Flat nylon brush for clouds Americana no 3 and 4 rounds Script liner Shaders in assorted sizes Nail Art brush set

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Paint the whole canvas with a mixture of sapphire blue and all purpose acrylic sealer or gel, leave to dry. Maybe a second coat will be required to really make the canvas nice and smooth and not too dry. Transfer the pattern onto the canvas. 2. Paint the sky with sapphire blue, true blue and white with touches of orchid pink. Outline the figures with a watery mixture of soft black.

Americana paint used: Titanium white Sapphire blue True blue Orchid pink Blueberry Slate grey Raspberry Alizaron crimson Dark chocolate/ burnt umber Soft black (favourite colour for shading) Marigold

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Raw sienna Midnite green Peony pink Red violet Cranberry wine Teal green Persimmon Heritage brick Flesh Buttermilk Ochre Cadmium yellow

Let us start with the little boy, leaving the frilly dress for later.... Paint the shirt with buttermilk, ochre, slate grey, blue berry and a touch of white for light. Use your white to highlight the sleeves and shoulder. Now, the denim pants, paint with blue berry and some buttermilk for light. I will later return for final touches, you will notice I started putting in shading, using a mix of brown and dark blue for the shadow colour.

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Basecoat the foreground with dark chocolate as well as his hair. Basecoat her dress with alizarin crimson

Tip - first sketch in your folds and pleats in the material with a white pencil before painting them. I used peony pink , raspberry ,red violet, cranberry wine - all the lovely pinks on her dress. Shade in the folds with your shader for shadow and highlight with white added to your pink. Again, first sketch in your lace before painting it with your finest of fine brushes. First use your very small shader for the lace , here I used my nail art set to start painting the lace and to dot it. Once I have painted in all the lace, I shaded the lace under the bench with soft black for shadow. Hair - at last! Basecoat very dark before highlighting lighter with streaks of colour. On the little boy’s hair I used burnt umber for a base, raw sienna, marigold and a touch of cadmium yellow.

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She had red hair (only 2% of the world’s population has natural red hair, did you know that?) again burnt umber , persimmon (ginger colour), marigold for highlights and also cadmium yellow for streaks of light to get a copper effect. I added a basket in the foreground.

Grass I have a very old fan brush, hard and well used but very much loved, this is what I use for grass fields and grass in the front and under the bench. Use midnight green as a basecoat, again from dark to light, stipple the grass in with the beautiful teal colours.

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5 I went back to put flowers in her hair. For the basket, I first painted roses in the basket but then I thought, roses are too sophisticated and this is not what this little boy had in mind to give the little girl for valentine’s day. Veld flowers is exactly what he would have picked to give her as a token of his love..... Simple beauty and not overdone. I used the same colours as which I have used in the painting just working from my wet box - bright and cheerful. Basecoat the basket with nidnite green before painting in the flowers. Do not arrange the flowers - just stack them in the basket.

Ronel by Ronel Swart

For more information on this project you can email Ronel Swart: [email protected]

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BEADING

Skill Level: Intermediate

INTERRUPTED ODD COUNT

By Nadia Gerstner of Beads Direct SA

REQUIREMENTS: • • • • • •

32 x Preciosa bicones, 4 mm 12 gr Delica beads – main colour A 3 gr Delica beads – colour B Clasp of your choice ± 13 m superlon/Nymo beading thread Beading needle

These materials are sufficient to create a bracelet of approximately 18 cm.

Cut a comfortable length of thread and thread the needle. Row 1 and 2: Pick up 25 Delica A beads.

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For any enquiries please phone: 012 3455466 Materials available at: Beads Direct SA Web: www.beadsdirect.co.za E-mail: [email protected]

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Pick up 25 Delica’s

Row 3: (figure 2) Pick up 1 x A Delica go through 1 x A bead, repeat 2 x, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, repeat 4x, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, repeat 1x, pick up 1 x A Delica and do the Odd Count Turn (see diagram at end of 1st bracelet project).

Row 4: (figure 2) Pick up 1 x A Delica go through 1 x A bead, repeat 1 x, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x B bead, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, repeat 3x, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x B bead, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, repeat 1x.

Row 5: (figure 3) Pick up 1 x A Delica go through 1 x A bead, repeat 1 x, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 3 x B beads, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, repeat 2x, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 3 x B beads, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A bead and do the Odd Count Turn.

Row 6: (figure 4) Pick up 1 x A Delica go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 5 x B beads, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, repeat 1x, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 5 x B beads, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead.

Row 7: (figure 5) Pick up 1 x A Delica go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x B bead, pick up 1 x A Delica 1 x Bicone and 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x B bead, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x B bead, pick up 1 x A Delica 1 x Bicone and 1 x A Delica and go through 1 x B bead, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica and do the Odd Count Turn.

Row 8: (figure 6) Pick up 1 x A Delica go through 1 x B bead, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x A Delica 1 x Bicone and 1 x A Delica, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x B bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x B bead, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x A bead 1 x Bicone and 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x B Delica, go through 1 x B bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead.

Row 9: (figure 7) Pick up 1 x A Delica go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x B bead, pick up 5 x B Delica beads, go through 1 x B bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A, go through 1 x B bead, pick up 5 x B Delica beads, go through 1 x B

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bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica and do the Odd Count Turn.

Row 10: (figure 8) Pick up 1 x A Delica go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 5 x B beads, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, repeat 2x, pick up 1 A Delica, go through 5 x B Delica beads, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead.

Row 11: (figure 9) Pick up 1 x A Delica go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 3 x B beads, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, repeat 3x, pick up 1 x A, go through 3 x B beads, pick up 1 A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica and do the Odd Count Turn.

Row 12: (figure 10) Pick up 1 x A Delica go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x B beads, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, repeat 4x, pick up 1 x A, go through 1 x B beads, pick up 1 A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead, pick up 1 x A Delica, go through 1 x A bead.

Row 13: (figure 11) Pick up 1 x A Delica go through 1 x A bead. Repeat this step, only using A Delicas until you have reached the end of this row; do the Odd Count Turn.

Row 14: Pick up only A Delica's and complete this row.

From row 15 onward, repeat from row 3 until you have 16, two in a row (32), completed diamond-shaped patterns or until you have reached your wrist size. Add your clasp and do 1 row of embellishment around the bracelet.

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BEADING Skill Level: Intermediate By Henrietta Nel of Beads Direct SA

Materials needed: • ±100 Tila beads • ±600 11° Rocaille seed beads • 1 x Three strand clasp • ± 8 m Nymo • Beading needle These materials are sufficient to create a bracelet of approximately 18 cm.

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Cut a comfortable length of beading thread. String a stop bead. Pick up 4 seed beads and pass through the first seed bead again, going in the same direction. Pull snugly so that the beads form a picot. Push the picot back against the stop bead, leaving about a 7 - 9 inch tail. Pick up a Tila bead by passing needle and thread through one hole. It should be noted that the Tila beads have one side that is slightly raised - you can either pick up each Tila bead so that the raised side is on the same side, or you can pick them up in a random fashion. Slide the Tila bead down close to the picot you made in the previous step and pick up 4 seed beads. Pass through the first seed bead of the 4 you just picked up, stitching in the same direction. Pull snugly to form another picot, and slide the picot down close to the Tila bead.

Continue adding Tila beads and picots until you have a total of 4 Tila beads and 5 picots. Push the Tila beads and the picots as close together as possible. At this point, the work may flop around a bit. Don't worry about that, we'll strengthen and stabilize the beads in the next step.

Pass needle through the next two seed beads of the last picot. Pick up a Tila bead. Pass needle through the seed bead on the outside edge of the next picot. There should be 1 seed bead nestled between the Tila bead of the first row and the new Tila bead you just picked up.

Continue to add Tila beads by picking up a Tila bead and then passing your needle through the next outside edge bead of the next picot. Add a total of 4 Tila beads.

(Note: the work has been flipped over in this photograph.) Pick up 2 seed beads and pass through the second hole of the Tila bead that you are currently exiting.

Pick up 2 seed beads and pass through the seed bead on the inside edge of the picot between the two Tila beads. Pass needle through the Tila bead and all the remaining seed beads and Tila beads in that row and pass needle through the next two seed beads; then up through the hole of the Tila beads and seed beads between Tilas. Exit through the seed bead at the top of the Tila bead.

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To add the next picot, make sure you are exiting from the seed bead that sits directly on top of the Tila bead. Pick up three seed beads and pass through the seed bead you were exiting at the beginning of this step. Pull snugly to form a picot. Pass through the next two seed beads so that your thread is going in the direction parallel to the row of Tila beads.

Pick up a Tila bead and two seed beads. Pass needle down through the next seed bead between Tila beads of the previous row. Pull snugly. To complete the picot, pick up 1 seed bead and pass through the first seed bead picked up in the previous step. Pull snugly. A picot should form between the two Tila beads.

Continue to add Tila beads until you have added a total of 4 beads, with picots in between each Tila. Remember to add the picot at the outside edge of the last Tila bead. Pick up two seed beads and pass through the second hole of the Tila bead. Add seed beads between each Tila bead, then pass through the first hole of the Tila beads and all the seed beads in between to reinforce.

Add a picot at the top of the last Tila bead added, pass through the next two seed beads, and continue adding beads in this manner.

For a 7 1/2" bracelet, you will need to stitch about 25 rows of Tila beads. You can adjust the size of the bracelet by adding or subtracting rows. After you have reached the size desired, pass needle through the beads so that you are exiting the first seed bead between Tila beads.

To add the clasp, pick up 4 seed beads, pass needle through one hole of the clasp from back to front, pick up 4 seed beads, and pass through the seed bead you exited at the beginning of this step working in the same direction. Pull snugly and repeat the thread path a few times to reinforce. Pass needle through the next Tila bead and the next seed bead and repeat until you have secured all three holes of the clasp with seed bead loops. Weave the thread into the beadwork, knot, add a drop of glue if desired, weave in a bit more, and trim the thread close to the beadwork. Add a new thread on the other side of the bracelet and repeat to secure the other half of the clasp.

For any enquiries please phone: 012 3455466 Materials available at: Beads Direct SA Web: www.beadsdirect.co.za E-mail: [email protected]

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PAINTING

I can remember my grade 1 class at the President Brand Laerskool so well. Many, many years ago, just 5 years old and very brave when my mother entered me for my first year at school. I was so proud to wear the maroon school uniform which even sported a hat. 16

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Tip : using a child’s head measurement is one of the most useful ways to be accurate in portrait and figure drawings. Using the measurements of an average 1 year old you will be able to draw 4 head sizes onto their body. At age 4, you can fit 5 heads, age 8 about 6½ heads and a 12 year old 7 heads where the head size is proportionally closer to an adult.

For more information on this project you can email Ronel Swart: [email protected]

REQUIREMENTS Stretch canvas 16" x 20” Saral transfer paper and stylus White pencil Speciality Products Americana Acrylic Sealer/Gel Extender Brushes used: Large flat nylon for sky Round Americana brushes: 3 and 4 Script liner Shaders in assorted different sizes Nail art set Old fan brush Filbert Deerfoot stippler

Americana paint used: Sapphire blue True blue Titanium white Purple wave Burnt umber Buttermilk Terra cotta Blue berry Slate grey

Colonial green Flesh Prussian blue Country blue Red alert Desert turquoise Soft black Raspberry

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on your grass fields. Stipple in different colours for distance.

Transfer the pattern onto the canvas. Outline the figure with a watery mixture of soft black.

Paint the wooden trolley with burnt umber and slate grey – use your filbert for the woodgrain effect. Now the contents Prussian blue and white for the ball. Divide the stack of books using different colours. I again used my filbert for the pages by just streaking in shades of grey. The book on top of the stack was painted with colonial green, lunch box with red alert and toned down with green, highlighted with white. Paint “lunchbox” with desert turquoise so that it stands out.

Paint the hills in the far background with purple wave and buttermilk for light areas. Basecoat the foreground with terra cotta and burnt umber. Use blue berry for the denim pants, shirt slate grey. For the little trolley use burnt umber and the contents - slate grey.

For the apples I under painted with yellow and then used the same red as for the lunch box.

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Back to our little student! First finish his face with flesh and burnt umber. Shade with soft black under his cap. Once dried, I washed healthy rosy cheeks in with a mixture of water and raspberry. Paint in the lips , eye and ear. Hair again from dark to light - burnt umber streaked with terra cotta and touched with cadmium yellow. Paint his shirt with slate grey and white, use blue berry and burnt umber mixture for shading. His cap is painted with blue berry and highlighted with purple wave and white.

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Undercoat the bow-tie with yellow, paint the tie with red. I mixed a bit of green into my red just to tone it down. I shaded just under his cap with soft black. Shade around the teddy, his arm holding the bear and in the folds of the denim. For the foreground, I used my old fan brush, turning it sideways to paint in the grass. Stipple with white on the tips of the grass. Just remember to paint the foreground first with dark brown before starting to paint the grass. Here and there I touched the grass with cadmium yellow just for that extra colour. Paint in stitching lines around the pocket and waistband. Paint in the slingshot and your little boy is ready to leave for school!

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For the denim pants I used Blueberry again, shaded with soft black, highlighted with white and buttermilk. Stipple in the teddy bear with the deerfoot stippler, only loading the tip of the brush, not the heel! Stipple in your teddy colours and use white for the edging to give the bear a real fluffy look. Paint in the bears eyes and nose with a white dot in the eyes and on the nose for light. (In one of the next issues I will show you how to paint bears and to dress girly bears in lace dresses)

BEADING Skill Level: Intermediate By Christina Wynbergen of Beads Direct SA

Materials needed • • • • • •

15 gr Miyuki delica 11° beads 3 gr Miyuki rocaille 15° beads 6 gr Miyuki rocaille 11° beads ± 70 Miyuki triangle 8° beads Fireline/Superlon/Nymo beading thread, ± 13 m Beading needle

These materials are sufficient to create a bracelet of approximately 17 cm.

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Start by measuring your wrist. The “V”, measures approximately 5 cm. Subtract 5 cm's from your measurement and divide in half. This half will form the first part of the bracelet. Cut a comfortable length of thread and thread the needle. Row 1 and 2: Pick up 28x 11°Delica beads. Work in even count peyote. Row 3: (figure 2) Pick up 1 x 11° Delica go through 1 x 11° bead, repeat till the end of the row. NB: Repeat row 3 until the work measures your first half of your measured wrist size. Row 4: (figure 3) Pick up 1 x 11° Rocaille, work the balance of the row only with Delica's. Row 5: (figure 4) Work with Delica's 13x, pick up 1 x 11° Rocaille and go through the 11° Rocaille from the previous round. Row 6: (figure 5) Pick up 2 x 15° Rocailles, go through the 11° Rocaille from the previous round, pick up 1 x 11° Rocaille and the balance of the row work only with Delica's. Row 7: (figure 6) Work with Delica's 12x, pick up 1 x 11° Rocaille and go through the 11° Rocaille from the previous round, pick up 2 x 15° Rocailles and go through the 15°'s from the previous round. Row 8: (figure 7) Pick up 1 x Triangle 8°, go through 2 x 15° Rocailles, pick up 2 x 15°'s, go through the 11° Rocaille from the previous round, pick up 1 x 11° Rocaille go through a Delica. Work the balance of the row only with Delica's. Row 9: (figure 8) Work with Delica's 11x, pick up 1 x 11° Rocaille and go through the 11° Rocaille from the previous round, pick up 2 x 15° Rocailles and go through the 15°'s from the previous round, pick up 1 x Triangle 8°, go through 1 x Triangle 8° from the previous round. Row 10: (figure 9) Pick up 2 x 15°'s, go through the Triangle 8° from the previous round, pick up 1 x Triangle 8° and go through the 2 x 15°'s from the previous round, pick up 2 x 15°'s and go through the 11° Rocaille from the previous round, pick up 1 x 11° Rocaille go through a Delica. Work the balance of the row only with Delica's. Row 11: (figure 10) Work with Delica's 10x, pick up 1 x 11° Rocaille and go through the 11° Rocaille from the previous round, pick up 2 x 15° Rocailles and go through the 15°'s from the previous round, pick up 1 x Triangle 8°, go through 1 x Triangle 8° from the previous round pick up 2 x 15° Rocailles and go through the 15°'s from the previous round.

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Row 12: (figure 11) Pick up 11° Rocaille and go through 2 x 15° from the previous round. Pick up 2 x 15°'s, go through the Triangle 8° from the previous round, pick up 1 x Triangle 8° and go through the 2 x 15°'s from the previous round, pick up 2 x 15°'s and go through the 11° Rocaille from the previous round, pick up 1 x 11° Rocaille go through a Delica. Work the balance of the row only with Delica's. Row 13: (figure 12) Work with Delica's 9x, pick up 1 x 11° Rocaille and go through the 11° Rocaille from the previous round, pick up 2 x 15° Rocailles and go through the 15°'s from the previous round, pick up 1 x Triangle 8°, go through 1 x Triangle 8° from the previous round pick up 2 x 15° Rocailles and go through the 15°'s from the previous round, pick up 1 x 11° Rocaille and go through the 11° Rocaille from the previous round. Row 14: (figure 13) Pick up 1 x Delica and go through the 11° from the previous round, pick up 11° Rocaille and go through 2 x 15° from the previous round. Pick up 2 x 15°'s, go through the Triangle 8° from the previous round, pick up 1 x Triangle 8° and go through the 2 x 15°'s from the previous round, pick up 2 x 15°'s and go through the 11° Rocaille from the previous round, pick up 1 x 11° Rocaille go through a Delica. Work the balance of the row only with Delica's.

Row 15: (figure 14) Work with Delica's 8x, pick up 1 x 11° Rocaille and go through the 11° Rocaille from the previous round, pick up 2 x 15° Rocailles and go through the 15°'s from the previous round, pick up 1 x Triangle 8°, go through 1 x Triangle 8° from the previous round, pick up 2 x 15° Rocailles and go through the 15°'s from the previous round, pick up 1 x 11° Rocaille and go through the 11° Rocaille from the previous round, pick up 1 x Delica go through the Delica from the previous round. Proceed in this manner until you have added only 1 x 11° Rocaille and the balance of the row will consist of Delica's. To create the second leg of the “V”, repeat from figure 4 in mirror image. Add a clasp of your choice or create your own peyote clasp.

For any enquiries please phone: 012 3455466 Materials available at: Beads Direct SA Web: www.beadsdirect.co.za E-mail: [email protected]

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PRINTING

by Melanie Brummer

My favourite boots gave way last winter. I simply could not bring myself to throw them away. Especially when I realised that the fabulous tread was now available for printing! I needed some unique gift wrap for a special friend and it gave me a wonderful chance to test drive my new boot stamp. 22

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REQUIREMENTS: For this project I used… • Tissue paper in various colours • Blanket • Sponge roller • Fabric paint in various colours • Lid, tile or tray for inking up on • Shoe with an interesting sole • Pre-cut lino stamps • Bucket with water for washing up • Old, damp towel for catching spills and wiping hands • Spray bottle with water in for keeping ink moist as you work

Cover your table with the blanket. It not only catches the mess, it also provides a soft layer of padding that you can press into to make sure that all of the surfaces of your stamp touch the delicate tissue paper with enough pressure to transfer the ink in a smooth, even layer. The blanket is the key to clear prints. Lay the tissue paper flat on the blanket and smooth it out. Try to smooth out the creases as best you can before you start as creases

will register in the prints. Scoop some fabric paint onto your lid with a knife. Scoop up a small amount of paint onto the sponge of the roller. Roll the ink out on the lid. Roll the sponge back and forth with the gentlest pressure to condition the ink and coat the outside of the sponge with a very thin, even coating of paint. Apply a thin layer of purple fabric paint to the surface of the stamps using a sponge roller. Use the big stamp first to lay down evenly scattered prints. Then add the more solid hearts in the visual spaces.

On the first piece of paper, I worked with positive shapes. On the second piece I worked with negative shapes (the cutout's). I layered the prints in the same way that I did for the first piece. Wrap your personalised handmade gifts in personalised handmade wrapping paper and show your loved ones just how much you care.

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STAINED GLASS

FORYOUR GARDEN byJacqui Holmes of Classy Glass Art Studio-Port Elizabeth PHOTOGRAPHER: Cindy Barnes Photography – Port Elizabeth

Despite my best efforts, I have never been a great gardener. I have tried, but I obviously don't have green fingers and have even been known to kill a cactus accidentally of course! So my garden is filled with hardy plants that can fend for themselves as well as pebbles, driftwood and other decorative items that are there to act as decoys, so that people are drawn to the 24

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garden ornaments, rather than the garden. On a trip into the mountains of Hogsback in the Eastern Cape we saw a beautiful butterfly and this is my version of that butterfly. This pattern I found when searching for “Free stained glass patterns”, however, the colours and finish are mine.

REQUIREMENTS:

MATERIALS:

Tools •

Cutting board – A piece of ceiling board is ideal for this.

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Paper scissors

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Prestik

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Glass cutter

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Grozier pliers

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Glass grinder

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Safety glasses if you do not wear specs

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Glass grinder

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Sharpie pen (available from most PNA’s)

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Latex gloves to protect your hands while applying patina, if you have sensitive skin.

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Paintbrushes or flux brushes to paint flux and patina onto your project

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100 W soldering Iron

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Soldering iron controller if your soldering iron does not have a built in thermostat to regulate the temperature.

Materials • 2 x copies of the butterfly pattern numbered and laminated. • I used a mixture of spectrum and Armstrong glass for this project. • Glue chip in red, Delta glass (the clear parts with texture) and Armstrong peach & white mix. • ¼ inch black back copper foil • Flux • Copper and black patina mixed together in an empty bottle cap • Brass rod (brazing rod) for the feelers as well as the stand. • Solder (60/40) • Clear lacquer spray if you are not going to patina the project.

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Lathekin (for ironing out the copper foil once it is applied).

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Newspapers for easier cleaning up as you go along.

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A solution of sunlight liquid and bicarbonate of soda diluted in water to clean your project.

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Methylated spirits to wipe over all your soldered parts to make sure the oily residue of the flux is completely removed.

Cut the pieces out of one of the laminated patterns. Leave the other intact to use as a template at your grinder. Use these pattern pieces to cut the glass, attaching the pattern with small amounts of Prestik and tracing around the pattern piece with the sharpie pen.

Grind each of the pattern pieces to make sure they fit within the lines of your template. I always pin the template to a board and as I finish grinding each piece I pin it in place to prevent pieces from shifting around. Grind the 2 glass gems you will use as the top part of the body and head.

Score the glass with the cutter and use the pliers to break along score lines. Remember to number the glass with the same number that appears on the pattern.

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Once you are satisfied that the pieces fit into your template use copper foil to foil around each piece, ironing the foil flat with the lathekin.

For the glass gems, place foil around each one, flattening it with your fingers. Place inside a plastic container with a lid, close the lid and shake vigorously for a while. This will flatten and iron out the foil on the gems beautifully.

4 Place the foiled pieces back onto the template, flux the joins and spot solder along these joins. Melt these blobs of solder into the joins so that your butterfly is assembled. Flux around the sides of your butterfly and tin using the solder. All the copper should be silver once you are done. In order to neaten the joins off, I turn the soldering iron onto its side and run it along each join again, adding solder if necessary. This creates a lovely, rounded “beaded” join, which looks much neater.

Decide how long you would like the antennae to be. Cut pieces of brazing rod for these and sand them with a piece of sandpaper (this helps solder to stick better). Using pliers bend the tip over to create the little “loop” at the top of the antennae. Turn the butterfly upside down and solder the antennae to the back of the butterfly’s head.

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I also used a piece of brazing rod to make a stand for my butterfly so that it looks like it is resting naturally at an angle wherever you decide to place it. Measure and cut another piece of rod, bend it slightly then sand it. Decide where it will best work on your butterfly and solder it in place on the underside of the butterfly.

Rinse the butterfly off with the soapy solution and dry gently and thoroughly. Using a soft cloth, wipe all the seams and soldered areas with some methylated spirits to remove any excess oil from the flux that may not have washed off. Now you can patina the project. I mixed a bit of copper and black patina together. This was a new experiment! You can do the same or just use black or copper. If you want to leave it silver, spray both sides with 2 coats of clear lacquer spray to prevent the solder from going dull and oxidizing.

Place your butterfly in your favourite place in the garden and enjoy. TIPS: Safety is important while working with stained glass. Always wear safety specs while cutting and grinding. If you wear specs normally, these are usually sufficient protection. Use a small scoop and bannister brush to regularly clean your work surface. Do not be tempted to use your hand. While soldering remember: Everything that is silver is HOT. CONTACT DETAILS: 0413690004, Cell: 0827822381, [email protected] Website: www.classyglass.co.za Follow us on Facebook: “Classy Glass Art Studio”

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CHAIN MAILLE

The European 4-in-1 chain maille pattern lends itself very well to forming the triangular shape of this "slave bracelet". It can be made plain, or decorated with beads or tiny bells. We have made this with the silvery aluminium rings, but it is also very attractive in copper or golden brass rings. CRAFTWISE

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Tools and materials • Aluminium jump rings 1.2/5.0 mm ID jump rings • Clasp of choice • Beads or small bells • 2 pairs of pliers with smooth jaws, flat nose and bent nose are ideal

2 Hold between thumb and forefinger, keeping this arrangement. It must look like 2 mouse ears positioned behind the centre mouse 'forehead' ring.

5 The chain will now look like this.

Continue adding rings in the same manner, making sure that the mouse 'forehead' is always on the top when adding the 'ears'. Make the chain long enough to go around your wrist, but not too loose.

Method Prepare a supply of open and closed jump rings. When opening rings, make sure to rotate the right side towards you, to make it easier to thread the rings into the weave.

down and up motion through the 2 'ears'.

the chain along the edge as 6 Pinch shown, trapping about 4 rings between your fingers. Make sure they are all slanting the same way. Hook a ring through the second ring, and then the first ring, as shown, and close. Hook the next open ring through the third and then the second ring and close. Repeat to the end of the chain. This makes a flat chain 4 rings wide.

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1 Start by hooking 4 closed rings onto

an open ring. Close ring neatly, and arrange the five rings as shown.

Before closing this ring, add a closed ring to each side to form the next pair of 'ears'. Close neatly.

the chain over and add rings in 7 Turn the same manner if you want it wider. You can see the rings slant in the opposite direction, but you just hook the new rings through in the same way as for the first side. You now have a chain 5 rings wide. The uneven number of rings makes a neater end to the chain, as you have a central ring to attach the clasp!

Now you need to create the triangular piece to go over the back of the hand. Fold your chain in half, and mark the centre with a paperclip or wire tie. Count 8 rings in each direction, and join the eighth and seventh ring each side as shown here.

Work across from one side to complete the row. Place the piece on your hand with the band around your wrist, and look to see if the triangle will be wide enough for your hand. If you want it to be wider, add one or two more rings on each side of this row.

the shape until there is one ring 11Build as the last joining ring. This can be

12 Make a simple one-in-one chain long

doubled for strength, as it is where the chain is added to go around the middle finger.

enough to fit comfortably around the middle finger to hold the bracelet flat on the back of your hand.

adding rows in the usual 10Continue manner. You will see that the triangular shape starts forming, as there is one ring less on each side of each row.

the clasp on the wrist band 13 Attach section, and you are ready to wear your new creation.

If you are making this as a gift for someone, you might want to make the wide part of the wrist band a little shorter. Then finish with the clasp on one end, and a short one-in-one chain on the other end. This will allow the wearer to hook the clasp into the chain to make it as tight as they require. The hand flower can have tiny bells or beads added down each side of the triangle, and also some beaded rings threaded onto the weave on the top as desired.

All tools and materials - (except beads) are available from Dragon Glass cc. Contact Stan or Heather Tel/Fax: 011 849 6430 Cell: 082 457 2951 e-mail: [email protected] Our comprehensive DVD teaching 19 different weaves is also available, and speak to us about classes too!

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assemblage by Hannalie Hurter 30

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REQUIREMENTS: • Empty mint tin • Turquoise , black and yellow craft paint • Printed images of clouds and flower fields • Scissors • Glue • Beading pliers • Charms and glass jewel • Old jewellery for recycling • Buttons • Chain

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Paint the tin turquoise. Trace the bird from the pattern sheet. Paint it black with a yellow crown.

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Drill 5 holes. One at the top, one at each side and two at the bottom.

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Cut the printed images to fit inside the tin and glue in place.

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Thread wire through the jewel and beads, tin and through the heart. Fasten at bottom of tin through a button. See main photo.

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Use photo on the right as reference. Fasten chain, add charms and hang.

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Hanging

hearts by Glass and Fire

You will need: • The basic bead making equipment (Torch, safety glasses, etc.,) • 2.4 mm Mandrel coated with bead release • Shaping tool • Masher • Effetre colours of your choice: We used Effetre transparent Red strike 076

Tutorial: Beginner – requires some experience in glass bead making

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To make a top-hung heart

onto the mandrel ±12 mm wide, or as wide as you would like the heart to be.

layer of glass onto the footprint so that you end up with a cylinder shape.

one on top of each other, on the far left and far right sides of the cylinder.

TIP using your masher.

add it to the bottom. Keep adding molten glass until there is enough to create the point of the heart.

Remember to first reheat the section where you will be adding the glass to, before adding the new molten glass to this spot. This ensures a good bond between the old and the new glass.

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to smooth out the surface. Repeat this at the back of the heart.

heating the glass and pushing into shape with the shaping tool, until the heart ends in a sharp point.

define the lobes of the heart.

For more information please contact us on 012 362 0156 of the flame, until there are no toolmarks left and the surface looks smooth and shiny.

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stop glowing and place in a kiln to anneal at 520 degrees Celcius.

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

Trees for Schools What you'll need: • Pick a suitable tree. We are using one of the 2015 Trees of the Year Combretumkrausii -Forest bushwilow, Bosvaderlandswilg. (Another great option would be the other 2015 Tree of the Year Heteromorphaarborescens -Parsley tree, Wildepieterseliebos) • Compost • Either bonemeal, superphosphate or planting fertiliser • Spade

1 Dig a decent size square hole, at least double the size of the plant bag.

2 Make two (equal) piles of soil.

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3 Double the size of pile A by adding compost.

4 Add bonemeal, superphosphate OR -

planting fertiliser to pile A. 4l bag – 1 closed handful 10l bag – 2 closed handfuls 20ll bag – 3 closed handfuls

Mix thoroughly.

5 Put enough of pile A back into the hole so that the top of the bag sits level with the ground.

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Remove bag. Place plant in hole. Remove the bag after placing in the hole for bigger plants.

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Put the rest of pile A into the hole, filling it. Press down firmly Use pile B to make a dam wall.

Water daily for 10 days by filling the dam. When you see new growth appearing, fill the dam three times a week, depending on weather. In 3 months time rake the dam away and keep moist.

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POLYMER CLAY

by Manda Theart

Let us celebrate this Valentine’s Day by sharing our hearts with these adorable little bears. In the spirit of recycling all the hearts can be re-purposed after our picnic. The serviette bears can be made into brooches or key ring accessories. The hearts on the card become buttons and the ones on the mugs - magnets. 38

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You will need: • Polymer clay: red, brown, cream and black • Glass or ceramic tile to work and bake on • Stanley blade • Indenting tool (Knitting needle) • Different needles i.e. knitter needles (bake little handles on them) • Brooch pins • Spoons and forks • Fabric and 2 pre made cards • Bostic glue • Oven to bake

you will need:

After more than 30 years of working mainly with Fimo polymer clay, I was challenged by Joan Spaull of Country Crafts to try Sculpey and Premo polymer clays. I have to admit that I had no problem working with these clays during winter with my cold hands as they are both much softer than Fimo therefore you need to have “Butterfly” fingers when working with them. You also have to work very gently and never overwork them. “Hot hands” are a problem and if you have “hot hands” keep your fingers cool on a tile as you work. I find their range of colours amazing. Now for this project I used both Fimo and Premo. Another quick tip before we start…mix old, hard and crumbly Fimo with Premo or Sculpey and you get a lovely, medium soft clay. Enjoy.

Heart: Roll a ball of red clay into a teardrop shape. Make a fist and flatten with the soft side of your palm. Indent the top to form the heart with your blade. Gently rub the edges to smoothen.

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Bears: Roll the clay into a log. Cut into 4 equal pieces. Cut 1/3 off one of the pieces and add to any of the other. Roll into 4 balls. You will have 1 large ball (body) and the other for the head and ears and arms and legs. I use the 2-in-1 technique which means all parts of the bear that are in pairs begins with one piece of clay.

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Cut 1/8 off the head ball for the ears. Roll head ball and slightly flatten. Roll ear ball into a log, cut in half. Place cut sides on either side of the bear's head. (Think of a watch - the bear’s ears are positioned at 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock. Just for interest - bunny ears are at 11 and 1 and monkey and dog ears at 9 and 3. Indent the ears with the indenting tool towards the head, slightly off the tile. Place tiny balls of cream clay in each ear (remember two in one) and indent again. Mark a line down bear’s face and indent a muzzle hole in his face (this is just to define his cheeks). “Stitch” on the line. Roll a ball of cream clay and place on the hole. Indent two eye socket holes just above the muzzle. Roll a tiny ball of black clay and divide into two. Roll into balls and place into each eye socket with the needle . Roll a ball of black clay for the nose and place on the muzzle.

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Body and Legs Roll the body ball into a teardrop and flatten slightly.

Roll the leg ball into a sausage. Holding gently between index finger and thumb, bend both ends upwards and flatten gently on your tile to form foot. Cut in half. Rub cut sides gently onto your tile to form hips. Roll 2 small balls of cream clay into an oval shape, flatten and place on the feet to become paw pads. “Stitch” with your needle around the paw pads. Roll arm ball into a log and cut in half. Rub cut sides gently onto your tile to form shoulders.

Let's assemble: Bake the hearts for 20 min before assembling. Let them cool completely. Press bear’s body onto the side of the heart. Place one leg on top and the other at the bottom. Gently press in place. Do the same with the arms. Gently place your bear head on the shoulders. Scratch some red clay with your indenting tool to make a little pompom tail. “Stitch” your heart with a darning needle.

Remember to make holes in the hearts used on the cards. Bake at 130° Celsius for 60 minutes. Let it cool completely before handling. Glue the brooch pins and magnets to your hearts. Sew the heart buttons on little cards.

Classes are available countrywide. Contact Manda on 083 266 1521 or [email protected]

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The spoon and fork hearts can be baked on the cutlery - it will just make it stronger. Enjoy the “hearty” picnic….lots of love and blessings MandaTheart (T-heart) see why I love hearts!!!

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UPCYCLE

by Atmosphere

This was a bit of a recycle project. I bought this salt and pepper set and old vase from an antique store and decided they would be perfect for my fruit stand idea. But really, one can use any vase, candle holder or an object with a similar shape.

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YOU NEED: • 4x different sized enamel plates • 3x items : vase and salt and pepper shakers • Fabric • Wood glue • Rustoleum Spray Paint ( I only use Rustoleum as it is non-drip and leaves a stunning, even look ) • Clear silicone adhesive • Paintbrush • Sharp scissors • Varnish • Latex gloves

2 Using the paintbrush, paint a thick layer of wood glue on the top of one of the plates. Place fabric on top and smooth out all the air bubbles.

1 Cut fabric to cover the tops and bottoms of the plates.

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Leave to dry completely. Cut off excess fabric around the plate leaving a smooth edge.

7 For the Spray Painting – create a spray booth by using an old cardboard box, as in picture.

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Apply another coat of wood glue on top. This helps to smooth over all those stubborn air pockets. If you struggle a bit, you can add a bit of water to thin the glue.

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Do both sides of each plate, waiting until the glue is completely dry before doing the other side.

Apply a coat of varnish on one side of plate, as per instructions on label, and leave to dry completely before turning over to do other side.

Use silicon to glue the tiers to the plates.

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MOSAIC

By Petro Strijdom for Trunell crafts cc REQUIREMENTS: • 9 wooden canvases or blocks +- 100 x 100 mm x 20 mm • Wooden base, size 420 x 420 mm. You can also hang them straight onto the wall if you wish • Set of tiles- Fruit of the Spirit. Also available in Afrikaans: Vrugte van die Gees • Selection of ceramic heart inserts • For project B you would need a random selection of ceramic inserts in your choice • Ceramic tiles. For project A I used only one colour and for project B I used a selection of green and blue tiles • Dove grey grout • Wood glue and flexible tile adhesive to glue small inserts to tiles after grouting • Tile nipper • Craft paint for the edges of the canvas and the back panel

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Place the inserts on each of the canvases and when you are happy with your composition, glue them with the tile flex or wood glue and leave to dry. Some of the hearts and flowers are tiny, so leave them one side and glue in place after grouting. It will also give a nice 3D effect.

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Break the ceramic tiles into smaller pieces and mosaic the background of each block. You can go slightly over the edge as you will be able to sand it down later. Leave to dry.

One of the advantages of our ceramic tiles is that it is soft enough so you can sand the edges with a sanding block to a smooth edge.

Mix the grout as per manufacturer's instructions. Tip: Ceramic tiles are porous so the grout needs to be quite runny. If it is too thick it will 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 fill all the spaces. Use a rubber squeegee or kidney to remove the excess grout from the surface of the mosaic before completing the grouting. Use a toothpick or old toothbrush to clean the grout around the inserts. Buff with a soft cloth.

4 Tip: • Always mix enough grout to do your project. • Do NOT add water or grout to an already mixed batch as this will lead to your grout being chalky and dusty afterwards

Paint the edges of each canvas or wooden block with black craft paint as well as the backing board (if you are going to use one) . The finished pieces could be attached to the backing board to make a single display or you can omit the backing board and hang each piece individually, adding to the collection as you wish.

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All you will need to make these 7 ideas are: your 'throwaway' paperback, scissors, craft knife, cutting board, steel ruler, glue, double-sided tape, some coloured paper or card of your choice, ready folded plain greeting cards and envelopes, string/twine/gut/thread, stamps, stamp pad, stencil, paintbrush, pegs, toothpicks, crimps, pliers and some small pearly beads.

Fold a page in half and cut half of a heart shape out of the printed section of the page. You now have a perfect heart template to use if you want to cut more without a fold. You also have a heart 'window' or stencil you can use. Choose the page to capture any romantic wording for best effect. (This will mean you have to read some of the love story!). I was lucky – the first book I found had a dedication to Peter in the front. Now that's my beloved's name so I knew I was on the right page! Stick your cut out onto contrasting coloured card. Black, red, pink or buff coloured work well. You can also stencil a pattern over the print using your stamp pad for colour or rub the stamp pad around the edges of the cut out to colour them or distress them.

photographs by Angie Franke thanks to Libbi Martin for her hands!”

For more information please contact Angie 082 228 2220 or Monique 083 458 3396 www.angiefranke.com www.facebook/art&aboutatangiefranke www.moniquedaywilde.co.za and www.facebook/moniquedaywildeatart

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Make mini envelopes from printed sections with

Cut long skinny triangles or narrow strips from book

nice wording. Fold these and glue onto your large

pages and roll up tightly on toothpicks. Glue the tips as

envelope and tuck a mini love note into them.

you roll them so they form paper beads. Roll two or

While you are at it make a 'stamp' for your envelope

three strips together to make chunkier beads. These

from a small rectangle and glue to the front of the

can be jazzed up with nail varnish or simply seal with a

large envelope.

coat of glue.

heart bowl Cut a heart shape from the remainder of the paperback cover. Cut two narrow strips of equal width from the length of the cover. Stick double-sided tape down one side of the length of each strip. Cut notches in the strips. Remove the protective double-sided tape cover. Bend and stick each strip around both sides of the heart shape forming a heart shaped box. Water down your glue 1:1 and use all the scrap printed pieces from your cut outs to 'decoupage' your heart box. Several layers will make a nice sturdy papiér maché heart box for some sweets for your sweetheart!

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Sandwich heart cut outs (from printed and coloured

Stamp or stencil a message, hearts or patterns onto

paper)back to back onto some thread or gut using

lots of book pages. Stick double-sided tape to the top

double-sided tape. Space the hearts at intervals

edge of the pages. Fold and stick these onto thread or

with paper and pearl beads in between. Keep the

twine and hang. If they look too flimsy then stick the

beads in position with crimps squeezed tightly onto

pages onto stiffer card, fabric, lace or hessian first. The

the gut with pliers.

pages can also be laced if you punch holes in the top edge instead of using double-sided tape.

mini love story Cut a suitable book cover (it must fold into front, spine and back) from a section of your paperback cover and cut it accurately with a craft knife. Cut a chunk of printed matter a little larger than your folded book cover front/back and the same thickness as the 'spine'. Peg this together and paint glue onto the spine edges and leave to dry. Glue this spine edge into position in the folded cover and peg tightly until dry. Trim the pages flush with the cover using the craft knife and ruler.You can edge the pages with a stamp pad to colour or age them as for the cards. Use a fountain or koki pen to write your own love message in the pages over the small printed pages.

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SUGAR CRAFT

by Vanessa Broughton of Hostess Pro Sugar Craft

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REQUIREMENTS: For the sugar flowers : •

Ready made sugar paste in red velvet and green or your own mix made with the following: o 250 g sifted icing sugar

Sugar paste

2 days before (if mixing your own paste): Measure 250g icing sugar. Separate your egg keeping the egg white - you don’t need the yolk.

o egg white o red velvet / green colouring gel or powder o 10 ml tylose -

Cake :

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1 mini cake (10 cm diameter)

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250 – 300 g ready to roll fondant in white

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50 g white fondant to be coloured with red velvet colouring

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Butter cream

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With a wooden spoon mix the icing sugar one spoon at a time into the egg white until all icing sugar has been added. Add your colouring and mix well. Colour to your preference. Remember on standing the colour will darken slightly. When colour has been mixed add your tylose and mix to firm paste. Wrap in clingwrap and in a plastic bag and store in a sealed container to use next day.

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Colour the fondant for the hearts with your colouring to match the sugar paste. Once mixed properly, wrap in clingwrap and put into a plastic bag. Keep your pastes covered and sealed at all times! Now take small amounts of coloured fondant and roll into a ball. Press firmly into the heart shaped mould. The fondant must fit into your mould exactly. Any excess must be trimmed away with your spatula Remove shapes from mould and place on a board or polystyrene to dry.

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Measure a small ball of paste for your bud. Roll a ball and make a point at the top. Measure the size of your bud with the largest petal cutter. It must measure ±¾ of the height. Use the pliers to bend a small hook at the top of your wire. Dip the wire into edible glue and insert at the bottom of the bud. Make 3 of these.

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You need 5 teaspoons for this step. Using the largest petal size for this leaf, cut out 5 petals. Doing the same as previous petals – soften the edges using your boning tool. If your want more curled edges , curl them using a toothpick or kebab stick. These petals need to be air dried before glueing them. With the teaspoons facing up, place the petal wet side up in the bowl of the spoon.

Allow to dry overnight.

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You need 6 of the smallest petal size and 4 of the middle size. You need 5 of the large petals which will form your final outside row. This row always has an uneven number of petals. Roll out the paste onto your silicone mat. It should be paper thin! Using your smallest petal cutter cut 6 small petals. If you wish your rose to be bigger then add another row of petals. The sequence will be (6,3,4,5) and so on – depending on the size you want. Pick up your petals using a spatula and place onto the petal pad with the wet side on the petal pad. With your boning tool, smooth and soften the edges. Turn upside down with wet side up. Glue the pointed edge with a tiny amount of glue – use very little as a little goes a long way. If you use too much glue your petal with become sticky and messy. Attaching one petal at a time, wrap the petals around the bud. First 3 then a space then the next 3 - row 1 done. Keep in mind when adding petals that they must all be the same height and level with the tip of the bud. When this is dry, cut out 4 of the middle size petal. Place these petals in one row, making sure that they overlap and don’t forget to keep them level. Allow to dry.

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Curl the edges and allow to dry slightly. This allows them to become slightly firmer than the other petals. When dry, glue them in place as shown below. Overlapping the petals as you did with the previous row.

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Completing the cake

Roll out green paste and cut out using the calex cutter. Soften edges.

Attach ribbon around bottom of cake by glueing it in place with edible glue or sticky stuff.

With wet side up apply a little bit of glue to the center.

Glue the hearts just above the ribbon.

Insert onto wire and pull up until it reaches the petals. Allow to dry. If you find that the calex is drooping open to much - hang the roses upside down to dry a little and it will close the gap.

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Glue a second row of hearts above the first row. Space them as shown below. Glue black pearl balls above the second row of hearts. How many you use is up to you.

Covering the cake

Start by measuring your cake. Measure the height of the side, straight across centre of cake and back down the side. Mine measures 7.5 cm plus 10 cm plus 7.5 cm = 25 cm diameter in total. Place your cake onto your cake board and coat with a thin layer of butter cream. Roll out the white fondant till it measures 25 cm in diameter. Smooth with the cake smoother then carefully lift the fondant and cover the cake.

Place your 3 roses on the top of the cake. Spread the diamonds in-between the roses and you are ready to present it to your loved one!

It’s very important to keep your paste closed and sealed at all times!

CONTACT DETAILS: Vanessa Broughton [email protected] 0834561903 MATERIALS/TOOLS AVAILABLE FROM: Hostess Pro Sugar Craft – www.hostesspro.co.za

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by Sandy Griffiths

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Log of wood 10 small smooth stones Pewter Needle point cutter Small pointy watercolour paintbrush Craft cutter, ruler and cutting mat Clear spray varnish Course sandpaper Non-waterbased glue Pewter tools and materials

Crafters notes You may adorn your log with many garden creatures. If sticking them to the side of the log, make sure they are placed directly on the wood and not on the bark as bark will eventually flake off. Always seal the pewter with spray varnish. If your log is not cut straight, you can straighten it by placing a big wedge underneath it or cutting it straight with a chainsaw.

For more information regarding this project contact Sandy Griffiths Follow me on facebook for constant new ideas https://www.facebook.com/sandycraftstudio Email - [email protected] Web site - http://sandygriffithspewter.wordpress.com

To enhance the indented areas, paint black waterbased craft paint over the designs once they have been polished, then rub off with a damp tissue. A small table will work just as well for this game.

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2 Turn pewter over and place onto two pieces of felt. Use the paper pencil and a pointy silicon tool to mould out the back of the designs.

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Neaten up around your raised areas by placing the pewter front side up onto the cutting mat and ‘drawing’ around the edges with the paper pencil and then with the tracing tool. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have finished moulding out the designs. Fill the backs with melted beeswax. Clean off any wax which is outside the design lines with turpentine on cotton wool. Place the pewter front side up onto the cutting mat, run the tracer tool carefully inside the spiral of the snail’s shell to give it good definition.

Complete the polishing process, remember to wear gloves. First clean the front of the pewter with turps, and then baby powder. Apply the patina, stop applying once the metal becomes black. Polish off the patina with metal polish. Dip the paintbrush into the patina, drag the bristles against the side of the bottle to get rid of any excess, then paint the lizards eye to blacken it. Rinse under water to neutralise the patina. Paint the stripes on the abdomen of the bees using the same method.

Cut out your garden creatures using a needle point cutter. Glue the bees and snails to the stones. Once the glue is dry, seal the stones with spray varnish. Glue the lizard in place on the log.

Cut a strip of pewter about 3 cm x 25 cm. Polish and patina. Spray both sides of the pewter strip with spray varnish. Place the strip onto the cutting mat and mask it to the mat with a strip of tape at each end. Cut 4 strips about 4 mm in width. Cut them to the appropriate lengths for your log. Glue into position on the log. Once all the glue is dry, seal the top of the log with a good coat of spray varnish.

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UPCYCLE

By Marietjie Breet

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Recycled box ( I used an empty chocolate box) Pewter Basic pewter tools Piece of fabric

1 Measure the box’s inside and height. Cut a few strips of foam. Fit them tightly into the box.

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Thin batting Glue Craft knife Sponge off-cuts Velvet

2 Place the velvet on top of the foam. Starting at the back of the box push the fabric into the grooves with the back of a knife or scoring tool. Lift the corners and fold the velvet underneath the foam ends to neaten each row. Hold the foam into place with one hand, lift the ends to apply glue onto the box’s bottom. Carefully press down and make sure the velvet is in place before it dries completely.

3 Cut a piece of hard cardboard just smaller than the box’s lid ± 1 cm smaller all around. Cut another cardboard 3 cm smaller all around. Glue a thin piece of batting or felt onto the 1 st piece of cardboard. Cover with fabric of your choice and glue onto the box. Draw your design onto the pewter. Do the high and low relief method and fill the back with beeswax. Patina and polish your pewter piece. (Refer to previous projects in Craftwise on pewter if you’re unsure.) Glue it onto the lid and leave to dry. Glue small rhinestones on each corner and leave to dry.

Marietjie Breet gives craft classes in the Garden Route Mossel Bay Cell: 082 440 3488

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Exploring Darling and the Swartland Spring arrived early this year, and in August our Marietjie Breet took a trip through the Swartland to experience what the town of Darling has to offer for the creative explorer.

In August I was fortunate enough to visit the West Coast to see the beautiful selection of wildflowers on display. Between July and September this semi desert area evolves into a kaleidoscope of color. We were very exited about the trip and were not deterred by everyone telling us that the flowers are not as beautiful as previous years. Boy were we amazed! Only a short drive out of Mossel Bay the show started with fields of flowers and although at first most of the flowers we saw were Canola, it was still breathtaking. Although the famous Namaqualand technically only starts about 5 hours up from Cape Town, the Swartland Region is also along the Flower Route and it's known to put on its own show of colour each spring. Our destination was Darling, a small farming town less than an hour up the coast from Cape Town. It's best known for its great summer weather, coffee shops, farm stalls, flowers, music festivals and of course; Evita Bezuidenhout.

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Evita Se Perron Darling is home to the famous Evita Se Perron, a tribute to one of the most controversial woman in South Africa . Here Pieter-Dirk Uys - better known to South Africans as his feminine alter ego Evita Bezuidenhout - performs his comedy shows on stage (in drag) and when there isn't a show on you can watch an entertaining DVD of him on a big screen while you have a meal or a drink. Evita se Perron is an expression of South Africa and its culture from yesteryear to the present, and makes for a unique and entertaining experience you'll probably never forget. There is also an array of souvenirs and crafty gifts for sale. Evita se Peron is open for the public Tuesday to Sunday 10H00 to 16H00. If you haven't been there you havn't really experienced the essence of Darling.

The Marmalade Cat Along the main road be sure to pop in at The Marmalade Cat, a hard-to-miss marmalade colored building on the main road which offers delicious breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon teas in a relaxed setting. There is also a gift shop and “the cat walk” where you will find unique clothing, bags and shoes. If you want to meet the marmalade cat in person, you will find it curled up in the sunniest part of the shop.

Darling Gallery We found the Darling Gallery in Station street, a great place to discover the local talent and find inspiration for your own creative side. The sign outside told us that the grand opening was only at 12h00 but when the owner Elmie Smit spotted us she was kind enough to invite us in for a sneak peak. “A quilt of portraits” was currently exhibited there which was mixed media portraits by local professional and amateur artists. The gallery focuses on everything from painting and collage to photography and sculpture.

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Artworks on the roadside by Raymond Peter Soga and his daughter Evette Ramona

Darling Gallery

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The Marmalade Cat

WHAT TO DO The Darling Music Experience This area is no stranger to music festivals, on specific weekends in the summer the youthful population of Cape Town (and those who are young at heart) pack their cars and stream up the coast to get away from society for a while and experience two of the most beautiful things together; music and nature. From the now-famous Rocking the Daisies festival to other rock and electronic music festivals, this part of the country has become a prime location for the music culture. From 30 Jan - 15 Feb 2015 Darling will play host to music lovers from all over the country for their annual Darling Music Experience. There will be concerts happening all over town in interesting venues such as wine estates, an old church, a barn and many more. The Experience caters for many different tastes offering performances in classic and contemporary chamber music, choir works, opera, and jazz among others. The festival is sure to open your eyes to the exceptional talent our country has to offer. The festival aims to freshen the face of classical music and to make it more accessible to all sectors of society. www.darlingmusic.org Darling Brew Craft beer is fast becoming a trend around the world, as beer lovers have begun to prefer the refined taste of lesser-known brands of beer over the more well known mass produced variety. The folks at Darling Brew have made it their mission to create a range of slowbrewed, uniquely flavored beer that will intrigue everyone, from the beer sipper to the seasoned connoisseur . Have a look at their site for more info www.darlingbrew.co.za.

Darling Sweet A trip to Darling Sweet is both delicious and educational. Their hand made toffee is out of this world, with flavours such as ; Sour fig, Salt and Honey, and their traditional Classic toffee. The butter for the toffee is supplied by a local farmer and made in the European cultured butter tradition. Pick up a bag as a gift or for your own guilty pleasure, or pop in to see the toffee making process in action. www.darlingsweet.co.za The Darling Museum Darling has a rich history dating back to the 18th century Victorian era. The Darling Museum in Pastorie street is a time travelers delight. It has a traditional kitchen on display and this got my partner Baruch very exited. He is a chef and coffee roaster and all the food and coffee related gadgets enthralled him. The West Coast National Park The most appealing aspect of this side of our country is the abundance of natural beauty. While in the area we just had to see the 27,500 hectare West Coast National Park that lies just aboveYserfontein. It’s well known for its birdlife and its yearly psychedelic displays of colourful wildflowers . There are plenty of picnic spots, braai areas and bird hides to spy on the variety of feathered locals you’re sure to encounter. The area is also home to various types of buck, Zebra, Bat Eared Fox, Caracal, Cape gray mongoose and a list of other fury things. If you’re looking for culture, experience, entertainment and more importantly, inspiration, then the Swartland is a gold mine.

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DYEING

When I bought these mats on a sale some months back I just knew I would not be able to keep them clean for very long and that one day it was inevitable that I re-invent them into a second life - one in full colour!

by Melanie Brummer

For this project I used… • 2 x 100% white cotton mats • 2 x 5l buckets • 2 x 10l buckets • Stirring implement • Old towels • Kettle • Water • 2 x Navy Slipstream dye • 6 x Turquoise Slipstream dye • 2 x Lime Green Slipstream dye • 2 x Dark Green Slipstream dye • Gloves • Apron • Paper mask

Protective Clothing I usually work in old black clothes when working with fabric dye. The fine powders float on the air and cover every surface where you are working, including the clothes that you are wearing. When I have finished working with the dye, I strip down immediately and put the clothing in the washing machine and myself in the shower and then I need not worry about any surprises later. Wear an apron, gloves and a paper mask over your face to protect your skin and lungs.

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How to dye the mats For this project I use the “All-In” method of dyeing that I mention in my books, Contemporary Dyecraft and 50 Silk Scarves. I work with water from the kettle that has just boiled. The whole idea is to work as fast as possible stirring in all the chemicals so that by the time the fabric goes in.The liquid should be at the optimum temperature for a reactive dye i.e. 65-70 °C.

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Adding the turquoise Although I used three packs of turquoise dye on each mat, I still mixed each sachet separately. Boil 2l of water in the kettle. Pour it into one of the 5l buckets. Stir in the turquoise dye powder (Sachet 1) until all the lumps have dissolved. Stir in the salt (Sachet 2) until all the lumps have dissolved. Stir in all of the fixative (Sachet 3) until all the lumps have dissolved.

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Adding the greens I mixed the lime green in the same way and poured it along the one white edge of the bundle and then did the same with the dark green, but on the other side. By this time the bucket is full of liquid Leave it to stand just like this overnight.

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Leftover dye Why throw it away when you can re-use it? I poured off the excess dye from this project, put it into the microwave oven to re-heat it, and used it to spruce up another old mat that needed a facelift.

Washing the mats These 100% cotton mats are very heavy when they are wet. I lifted them out into my shower and gave them their first rinse when I showered in the morning. This is a good way to conserve water when working on such a large project. It helps to drain off the worst of the excess dye before you put them into your washing machine for a thorough wash. Wash them on the longest cycle in cold water. Wash them twice to be sure. Dry flat and enjoy!

Notice how the dark green looks brown on the one mat. This is caused when there was not enough heat in the process. I allowed the water to cool down too much before I got the dark green dye onto the fabric and the colour did not fix properly to the mat. I love these kinds of variance in tie dye because it is this variance that gives the work its unique life. I love my new mats and they have really cheered up my room. I can stare at the rich colours and textures in the pile all day. Over the past twenty years I have dyed all sorts of things in many different ways. If you would like to learn how to dye your canvas takkies, send me an e-mail with the words “I Want To Dye My Takkies!” in the tagline and I will send you a complimentary eBook that teaches you how.

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QUICK MAKE

Instructions Copy the kite template from the pattern pages onto stiff cardboard and cut out. Use this to trace the outline onto different coloured scrapbook cardstock. Trace it 10 times (two per kite). Make 5 kites (mix and match 3 or 4 colours). Cut 5 pieces of string about 40 cm each. Glue two cardstock kites together with the string on the centre line. Embellish with some matching washi tape and different coloured cardstock. Tie three small fabric strips onto the bottom string of each kite. Tie two kites to the top piece of wood and three to the bottom piece of wood. Arrange them on different levels for interest. Add dreamy clouds of white cardstock (template on pattern page). . . . then fly away !!

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Craftalicious crafts a 50th

How on earth does one plan a surprise, low key 50th for The Scrap Queen? A lady that has excelled at every craft she puts her hands to, and usually my crafter in crime too. My co-collaborator bowed out of any part in the crafting activities and placed herself in charge of the banquet. We decided on Karen's favourite food platters. Easy enough! I got busy on the all important theme and look. Easy enough too. The theme had to be Karen and the look had to be vintage. I am obsessed with a table setting and this, of course, begins with a tablecloth. So, seeing that Karen was the theme herself, she had to have her own “Karen” tablecloth. She has a gorgeous 3 m table at the heart of her home that was just begging for a covering. With the help of a designer friend we began the huge task of putting everything that is “Karen”, onto a 3 m

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piece of fabric. We even designed her very own “Scrap Queen” coat of arms. It was quite a challenge, but such a rewarding one. We had to get it just right because she is a remarkable woman that is so many things to so many people. We found a printer to put our design into reality and held our collective breaths for the final product. Next, name places and table décor. Karen and I had recently been experimenting with plaster and fabric roses. So I set about turning my kitchen into a plaster dripping line. And with the help of a plaster mould and some ribbon, I made the name places. I decided to use the plaster roses for the table décor too. I called on an old friend of mine -Spray Paint - and painted some coffee jars and old glasses for our vases. Enter bits of lace and after raiding my jewellery cupboard, we had our table décor. Then we needed some drama. Karen has an obsession with doilies. And I have an obsession with OTT (over the top) excess. This turned into a paper doily clad ribbon maypole idea for above our table. For our welcome entrance, I 'borrowed' her journal project (we have both been doing a 'photo per day in the life of…') I scanned her final page and we redesigned it into a welcome poster. And there you have it. Actually, the day was full of other very sentimental surprises too, but too much to fit into this article. For the full story have a look on my blog www.alovelylife.co

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MIXED MEDIA

Dimensional 1 Cor 13 By Riana Meyer for Creative Talents Craft Shop Tel: 016 427 1030

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3 x 600 x 230 wooden canvas

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3 x 200 mm wooden hearts

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100 ml white craft paint

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50 ml red craft paint

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100 ml brown craft paint

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50 ml black craft paint

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Set of “faith, hope & love” wooden words

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“and now these three remain” stencil

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Swirl heart stencil

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100 ml moulding paste

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Pallet knife

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Plain white candle

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3 small wooden disks

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Craft glue

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Stipple brush

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Sponge roller

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Round hogs hair brush

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Rough sandpaper

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Clear lacquer spray varnish

Place swirl heart stencil over wooden heart. Hold in place and use pallet knife to smear moulding paste evenly over the entire heart. Lift the stencil carefully, making sure that you don’t smudge the design. Allow to dry.

2 Use sponge roller or nylon brush to paint all 3 canvases with brown craft paint. Allow to dry.

3 Paint a layer of white craft paint over the wax layer. Allow to dry.

Once dry, rub over them with the candle leaving an even layer of wax over the canvas.

4 When white paint has dried completely, sand down with rough sandpaper to create an aged look on the canvas. Sand in long movements, going from top to bottom.

5 Paint your 3 hearts red and allow to dry. Lightly dry-brush black craft paint over them.

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6 Also paint the set of words red.

7 Use the “and now these three remain” stencil to stencil wording onto the 3 canvases. Take note that the stencil is divided into 3 parts that fit precisely on the wooden canvas, use this as a guide as to where the wording must be. Use the stipple brush and black craft paint to stencil the words.

8 Use craft glue to stick the words in the appropriate place on the canvas. Stick the round disks under the wooden hearts and then stick the hearts to the canvas (the disks provide a slight 3d effect).

9 Once everything is dry, spray a layer of clear lacquer varnish over everything. Hang your masterpiece up and enjoy!

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Classes and embroidery supplies

Sue Clegg 011 675 1253 082 338 4312

Home of bespoke handcrafted lampwork beads [email protected]

www.glassandfire.co.za

[email protected] Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm Ribbonfileds, Weltevreden Farm, Plot 4, John Vorster Road, Randpark Ridge

Relocated New shop and Studio at Shop 2 Duncan Yard Corner of Jan Shoba and Prospect streets, Hatfield, Pretoria Only 2 blocks from Hatfield Gautrain Station!

012 362 0156 GPS coordinates: 25º 45' 4.25" S. 28º 14' 24.47" E.

78 Sam Nujoma Drive Windhoek Tel: 061- 269152 Fax: 061-236901 Oil, acrylic, glass, water and craft paints, glitter, american crafts, imported brushes, stencils, transfers, stamps, ribbon, pewter, beads, candle wax and moulds, new stock arriving every week. We also do laser cutting and engraving. Classes in: decorative and fabric painting, pewter, cardmaking, beading, decoupage, and lots more.

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Country Craft Market NEW MARKET TIMES: 09:00 - 14:00

Catering for all sewing, knitting, quilting and embroidery needs Classes in various crafts and assistance with all your craft requirements We also do alterations (011) 463 6229

www.buttonsandbows.co.za 31B Cramerview Village, 277 Main Road Bryanston

Southey’s Vines, 186 Main Road Somerset West

Genuine hand craft Contact no (021) 852 6608

Market Dates: Saturday Januar y 17 Saturday Januar y 31 Saturday Febr uar y 14 Saturday Febr uar y 28 Saturday March 14 Saturday March 28 Saturday April 4 (Easter)

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MAGIC MOMENTS MAGIC Fabric Painting Visit our website for a huge variety of unique designs pre-printed onto cushion covers, bags, overlays, runners, aprons, peg bags and dishcloths . Also available in kit form. Shop on line at www.fabricpainting.co.za or phone 031 767 0097 / 083 265 6655

9 Pearson Rd, Everton / Gillits, KZN.

Wholesale prices available to shops! Classes Available!

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IN STORES NOW! A l s o ava i l abl e i n d i g i t a l f o r m at w w w. z i n i o . c o m / s t i t c h e s

Classified Smalls Ads Smalls ads can be booked online at www.craftwise.co.za or by email to [email protected] - Closing date for March/April 2015 issue is 31 January -

CLASSES / COURSES ART CLAY SILVER We recommend an introductory hands-on workshop to get inspired! Contact Dragon Glass, 011 849 6430 or 082 457 2951 (business hours) or email [email protected] for details of an instructor near you. [ref: sml8] Filani Polymer Clay Craft Classes. I offer beginner clay craft classes and workshops, clay bead making and children clay crafting classes in Pretoria. Also childrens parties crafting with clay. Please enquire on the dates of the classes Vanessa email [email protected] or 0834561903. [ref: sml114] Ladybird Crafts - Mosaic, Decoupage, Paint Effects & Gilding. Group Workshops & Weekly Classes in Pta East. Mosaic with tiles, china, ostrich shell & smalti. Decoupage furniture, gild & distress. Under glass decoupage. Contact Carol Tait cell 0824565923/ [email protected] www.ladybirdcrafts.co.za. [ref: sml87] CRAFT / ART SUPPLIES HANDSPUN WOOL :Specialising in Angora Rabbit Wool (bunny wool), also Sheep wool, Alpca, and Mohair available in natural colours and dyed. Occasional slub silk and cotton. Mail order or visits by arrangement. Contact Yolande on cell 0732786125 or visit my website, www.angorarabbits.co.za [ref: sml103]

these One-stop Superstores have everything you will need to be inspired. We stock: stamps, scrapbooking paper and accessories, ribbons, decoupage materials and blanks, mosaic tiles and inserts and lots more. We offer craft and fine art classes. Please visit us, we would love to meet you. Contact Tana (021 854 8108). [ref: sml28] CRAFT MARKETS Walkerville Farmer's Market. Open every Saturday from 9am - 3pm. Over 60 stalls offering hand-crafts and home-grown produce. New crafters always welcome. A well attended outlet for quality handcrafts. Contact Gail 079 076 7680 or [email protected]. See www.wfmarket.co.za for more information. [ref: sml89] GLASSWORK DRAGON GLASS - suppliers of all you need for the craft of Warm Glass. Our range of instructional videos is recognised world wide, NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD! Agents for the full Thompson Enamel range, “Vidriarte” glass sheet and accessory products, and CBS dichroic coated sheet glass, all Float compatible. We supply kilns, and all other tools and consumables for the craft - including our superior kiln wash/mould release! Contact Stan or Heather (011) 849 6430 or e-mail: [email protected] [ref: sml22] MINIATURES

PNA STRAND/ SOMERSET MALL/ EIKESTAD MALL Whether you are a keen artist, crafter, hobbyist or a complete beginner,

DOLLHOUSES AND MINIATURES. Go to www.miniaturehouse.co.za to see over 1700 items with colour

picture, description and Price. Order on line. Excellent postal service. Pay by credit card or direct transfer or visit our shop at 119 Vorster ave, Glenanda, JHB. Fax and telephone 011 682 2303. [ref: sml25] MISCELLANEOUS Itz van Allez, your one stop arts and crafts shop. All under one roof. We do decoupage blanks, paper, serviettes, beads, scrapbooking, pewter, mosaic, lazer items, polystyrene, mirrors, feathers, etc etc. We also do classes and mail orders. Contact us on Tel:021 911 0962, Fax: 086 5172699 Cell: 082 4524524, email: [email protected] ONLINE SHOP:www.itzvanallez.co.za [ref: sml62] VIDEOS DECOUPAGE UNDER GLASS AVAILABLE ON DVD This video titled “Decoupage Under Glass and Advanced Background Techniques”, is now available from Dragon Glass. Join us in a visual workshop. Step-by-step instructions on how to create masterpieces under glass. Includes instructions on gluechipped glass, and lots more! Contact Stan or Heather (011) 849-6430 or email: [email protected] [ref: sml31]

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ART BEADS CANDLE MAKING CARDMAKING/RUBBER STAMPING CERAMICS/POTTERY DECOUPAGE & 3D DECO. FABRIC PAINTING/ PATT. FOLK ART GLASS PAINTING JEWELLERY KILNS/FURNACES MOSAICS PAPERCRAFT/MACHÉ PARCHMENT CRAFT PEWTER / SHIM QUILLING SCRAPBOOKING SCREENPRINTING SILK PAINTING SOAP MAKING STAINED GLASS STITCH CRAFT/FABRIC TEDDY BEAR MAKING WARM GLASS WOODEN BLANKS CRAFT MARKETS MAIL ORDER SERVICE REGULAR CLASSES

ART & CRAFT COUNTRYWIDE / ONLINE Bernina RSA

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011 726 1800

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The Fat Quarter Store

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Beads Direct

Irene

012 345 5466

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Beyond Laser

Roodepoort

011 674 1645

Buttons and Bows

Bryanston

011 463 6229

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Chemosol / Aquatex

Selby

011 493 3686

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GAUTENG

Crafts4all

Ravenswood

072 685 7860

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Creative Papercraft

Gauteng

011 763 5682

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Creative Talents

Various

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Dragon Glass

Benoni

011 849 6430

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El's Crafts

Linden

011 782 9947

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Glacermo

Lyttelton

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Glass & Fire

Villieria

012 329 9803

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Hostess Pro

Pretoria

083 456 1903

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JG Electronics

Randburg

011 789 6033

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Jimnettes

Lynnwoodridge 012 361 4469

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Lifestyle Mica

Randburg

011 792 5616

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Mosaic Arts

Silvertondale

012 804 7392

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Pottery Junxion

Edenvale

011 453 2721

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Ribbonfields

Randparkridge 011 675 1253

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Scrap-a-doodles

Centurion/Pta

Scrap Crazee

Alberton

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Timeless Miracles

Centurion

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Trunell

Vanderbijlpark

082 773 6717

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Meyerton

016 362 1957

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Mosaic & Glass Design Studio Nelspruit

083 612 0639

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Somerset West 021 852 6608

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Ceramic Craft Studio

KZN

031 708 2519

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Magic Moments

Everton/Gillits

031 767 0097

Ark Trading

Windhoek

061 385 900

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Jenny's Place

Windhoek

061 269 152

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Chocolates and Bling © Marietjie Breet

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All patterns published in Craftwise are protected by copyright and are intended for private use only. These patterns may not be used for the presentation of classes or for making items intended for sale. If in doubt contact the publisher T U C AT S M E D I A o r t h e copyright holder.

Free as a bird © Hannalie Hurter

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Back to School © Ronel Swart

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Fly a Kite © Marichen van Zyl

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