Blacksmith Artist
Her latest creations involve inflating steel. To show us this technique she creates a (Sunday) hat. She begins by first sketching the pattern on scrap metal. Next she cuts it out using hand shears. She attaches two ... [... more]
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Daddy's Ties
Shirley Botsford proposes some clever ways to recycle ties that have vanished from the world of fashion and that Dad no longer wants or wears. Shirley's book, Daddy's Ties, explores these and further means of moving ... [... more]
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Urban Dollmaker
The Sew Much More cameras visit artist Brenna Busse, whose work explores the notions of sewing in the form of dollmaking. Using mostly recycled materials including fabric scraps, ribbon, buttons and zippers, Busse ... [... more]
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Fiber Lace Squares
5. Take the entire square to the sewing machine and, starting at one corner, stitch over 1 inch, then make a right turn and stitch a straight line to the ribbon on the opposite side. Make a left turn and stitch about ... [... more]
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Decorating T-Shirts
Stamping expert Grace Taormina joins Carol to teach how to use rubber stamps to make clever T-shirts for kids. ... [... more]
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Butterfly Headband
Unwind two paper clips into a straight line. Wind the wire around needle-nose pliers to create a swirl, then pull up. Place two swirls off center to the headband. Wrap bottom around wire headband or around bent combs ... [... more]
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Inside Information
In coloring books or on any line drawing, apply dimensional paint around the outline of the picture and use the hair dryer to cause the paint to be raised from the surface. This will help the kids to stay within the ... [... more]
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Glue Creatures
Teen crafter Heather Jackson creates animal figures from colored glue sticks called Gloobies, which she also uses to paint designs on T-shirts and other fabrics. A high-temperature glue gun and nonstick or hot glue ... [... more]
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Fiber Bowls
The Sew Much More cameras visit Justine Dennis. From a few feet away, these bowls appear to be ceramic, glazed in vibrant colors. But look closely--these are fabric bowls intricately stitched by Dennis, using a ... [... more]
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Stitching With Paint
Dimensional Painting - Practice on paper towel or scrap paper to establish consistent rhythm and flow. Squeeze paint directly from bottle. Drag tip along surface of fabric. The harder you squeeze and the slower you ... [... more]
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Safety Pin Jewelry
In answer to a viewer's letter, Suzanne McNeill of Design Originals furnishes advice and proposes methods for producing safety pin jewelry. Here are her recommendations: ... [... more]
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Quilted Needle Or Earring Holder
Deana shows us that necessity is the mother of all invention as she makes a beaded and quilted spiral needle book. After needing a last minute hostess gift for a fellow quilter, Deana used her fabric scraps to create ... [... more]
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