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Paint watercolours with various techniques
How to instructions
- 1 Paint beautiful flowers with different watercolour techniques:
- 2 Wet on wet: First, brush the design with just water. Then add dabs of paint with your brush, allowing the paint to spread into the water-brushed areas.
- 3 Wet on dry: Paint directly on dry paper.
- 4 Layering: Allow each layer of paint to dry before adding the next layer.
- 5 Spatter with water or paint.
- 6 Salt painting: Sprinkle coarse salt onto wet paint and let dry. The salt will absorb the paint and create cool effects. Brush off the salt once everything is dry.
There are loads of exciting techniques to try when it comes to painting with watercolours. The fascinating thing about watercolour paint is that it behaves differently depending on the technique. If you apply watercolour paint to wet paper, it will spread more than when you apply it to dry paper. It's best to use a heavy piece of watercolour paper if you will be using a lot of water, preferably from a watercolour pad that is glued along the edges to prevent the paper from buckling. You can also tape down the watercolour paper to an MDF board, for example, using special tape.
Dye fabric with the Japanese shibori technique
How to instructions
- 1 Use washed and ironed fabric. Moisten the fabric with a spray bottle or something similar.
- 2 Fold the fabric accordion-style. Smooth it well and make the creases as sharp as possible.
- 3 Now fold the folded fabric strip like an accordion again, but the other way. Smooth the fabric and make the sharpest, most precise folds possible, until you have a folded square fabric bundle.
- 4 Squeeze the fabric bundle together between two pieces of wood, with a little bit of fabric sticking out on the sides. Use a sturdy clip or screw clamp to squeeze the bundle together as tightly as possible.
- 5 Drip fabric dye on the edges of the fabric with a pipette. Wear gloves and squeeze the fabric with your hands to help distribute the paint.
- 6 For pastel results: unfold the fabric and rinse it almost immediately after applying the dye. Hang up to dry.
- 7 For a darker colour and more distinct pattern: unfold the fabric after a few minutes and hang to dry.
- 8 Fix the dye by ironing on the cotton setting (without steam) for 5 minutes or by heating in the oven at 150°C for 5 minutes. Make sure the fabric is not touching the ovens heating elements.
The Japanese shibori dyeing technique allows you to create beautiful resist-dye patterns by folding fabric instead of tying it with string. Japanese resist dyeing requires a bit more precision, but thin watercolour fabric dye makes it easy to achieve the shibori effect. Dye ordinary white cotton fabric or old sheets. Then you can make beautiful cushion covers, bags, quilts and other interior decor details with shibori patterns. You can also try dyeing kitchen towels to make a classic checked towel with a fresh twist.
Make clay wall plaques
How to instructions
- 1 Knead a lump of clay until supple.
- 2 Flatten using your palms and fingers or a rolling pin to form a small plaque. The surface can be left slightly uneven.
- 3 For the sides, you can either smooth them or make a patterned border. Make a hole at the centre of the plaque if you want to insert a little sprig.
- 4 Make a hole at the top of the plaque so you can hang it up. Let the plaque dry fully for at least 48 hours.
- 5 Paint a nice motif on the plaque using craft gloss paint. Leave the paint to dry and seal with Oceanlack Varnish to protect the surface.
Air-dry clay is an amazing crafting medium. All you have to do is model your piece and then leave it to dry and self-harden. Here, we made three adorable plaques to hang on the wall in a group. We opted to paint all of our wall plaques, but you can also leave them unpainted and just carve patterns in them instead. Let your imagination run riot and paint or carve whatever you fancy!
Decorate hanger knobs with poured paint and resin
How to instructions
- 1 Paint the sides of the wooden hanger knobs black. Let dry.
- 2 Take 3 or 4 colours of matt acrylic paint and pour each one into its own paper cup along with pouring medium. Mix 1 part paint with 2 parts pouring medium. Blend in a few drops of silicone oil to create cell effects if you like.
- 3 Add a few drops of water to each cup and stir until the paint is thin enough to drip off the mixing stick.
- 4 Pour one colour after the next in rounds into a new, clean paper cup.
- 5 Pour the paint over the wooden hanger knobs. Let the paint drip down over the entire surface and over the edges. Scrape any paint off the underside of the hanger knobs, then move them to a clean surface to dry for 24 hours.
- 6 Use Glazing Resin to give the painted wooden hanger knobs a smooth, glassy surface. Read the product instructions carefully first. Wear protective gloves and blend the resin thoroughly according to the instructions for at least 5 minutes (otherwise, it may not set).
- 7 Pour the resin over the painted wooden hanger knobs. Choose whether you want the resin to be on the top of the hanger knobs only, or if you want it to drip over the edges. Spread the resin with a clean brush, if needed.
- 8 Scrape any drops of resin off the underside of the hanger knobs and move them to a clean surface. Allow to harden overnight. Insert the screws and the hanger knobs are ready to be mounted!
Use acrylic pouring and a resin glaze to give ordinary wooden hanger knobs extraordinary effects. Hanger knobs decorated with poured paint will become artwork on your walls, or fabulous accents on a chest or cupboard. Remember to protect your entire work surface with plastic before you begin. Water droplets could dull the resin, so avoid mounting the hanger knobs in a damp interior like a bathroom.
Paint fabric bags with fabric paint
How to instructions
- 1 Protect the table with plastic and wear gloves.
- 2 How to tie-dye fabric:
- 3 Moisten the entire fabric bag.
- 4 Tie knots on either side of the bag with cotton string. The firmer your knots, the more white will appear in the pattern.
- 5 Use a pipette to dot various colours onto the fabric. Squeeze the knots to help the colour absorb thoroughly.
- 6 Give the paint an hour to absorb before you cut off the strings. Let the bag dry.
- 7 Fix the paint with an iron set to cotton for 5 minutes (without steam) or in the oven at 150°C for 5 minutes. Make sure the bag does not touch the oven heating element.
- 8 Wash the bag separately the first few times.
Transform fabric bags into your own personalised shopping bags! These thin fabric paints produce the wonderful look of watercolours and are perfect for tie-dye and techniques in which the colours flow together. Tie-dye involves tying knots around the fabric before dyeing it. You can also choose to paint the bag with a foam rubber brush. Colours that flow together: Start by painting the bottom portion of the bag with the darkest colour. Spray with water and see how the colour runs. Leave some white in between, apply the next colour and spray with water. The paint will move upwards, so wait before adding more. Alternate colours and repeat until you are satisfied. Let the colour seep to the back, or paint the back the same way as the front. Let the fabric dry and then fix the paint.
Paint heart-shaped place cards
How to instructions
- 1 Paint a sheet of watercolour paper (180 g) with pink watercolour paint. Brush on the paint a little unevenly, leaving white streaks in between strokes. For a lighter shade, dilute the paint with water.
- 2 Use a figure punch to punch out hearts.
- 3 Cut up to about 15 mm down the centre of each heart. Fold one small paper tab over the other, shaping the heart into a small bowl. Apply a dab of glue between the tabs and glue in place. Cut off the small points at the bottom of the heart.
- 4 Dip an old toothbrush in gold Hobbylack. Aim the bristles at the hearts and run a finger over the bristles to apply a spattering of gold paint. Let dry.
- 5 Last, write guests names with a gold pen along one side of the heart.
Use watercolours to paint beautiful place cards for weddings and parties! These charming heart cards are easy to make, and simply stunning as place cards and decorations for a table setting. Plus, all of your guests will know where to sit at dinner and can take home a little souvenir from the celebration. Remember to protect the table before you begin painting. We also recommend testing the Hobbylack spattering technique on a piece of scrap paper before you begin working on all of the pretty hearts.
Give away a brush bouquet
How to instructions
- 1 Stuff a piece of oasis into a tall glass.
- 2 Poke brushes into the oasis, arranging them in the shape of a bouquet.
- 3 Attach little paint tubes with aluminium wire and some tape. Poke the aluminium wire in among the brushes. Repeat with the palette knives.
- 4 Wrap up the bouquet in wax paper and tie with string.
Make a fun and creative gift for a friend who loves to paint! We've made a bouquet of brushes and paint tubes to give to an artist. Oasis is mainly used for floral arrangements in pots; it's also perfect for keeping the brushes in place in this artistic bouquet.
Paint with watercolours in your BuJo
How to instructions
- 1 Create a personalised and creative diary and calendar in one with a BuJo.
- 2 Sketch designs, text and lines carefully with a pencil.
- 3 Draw a box for each day of the month and add the dates.
- 4 Paint the designs and lines with watercolours and let dry completely.
- 5 Go over the text and lines with black drawing pens.
Bullet journaling is a technique that allows you to combine plans, dreams and a calendar all in the same notebook. Making a calendar at the beginning of each month, like the one we've made here, is always useful - it will give you a quick overview of your plans for the month. A dotted journal has subtly dotted pages that make it easy to write, draw and sketch. This particular journal has especially sturdy watercolour paper pages, so you can paint in it with watercolours.
Manga drawings
How to instructions
- 1 Start sketching a shape with a pencil, for example a round shape as a head.
- 2 Continue building upon the shape by sketching a chin, and lines for the eyes, ears, neck and hair.
- 3 Colour the sketch with pens.
- 4 To finish, draw in the outlines with a thin, waterproof drawing pen.
Manga is the Japanese word for drawn comics. In Europe, manga refers to Japanese-style drawings. Manga figures often have big eyes, small noses and mouths, and unusual hair colours. ProMarkers, which are alcohol-based, or Koi pens, which are water-based, are ideal for colouring manga drawings. Alcohol-based pens require a special pad, known as a marker pad, which keeps the ink from spreading out or seeping through the paper. For water-based pens, simply use ordinary white drawing paper.
Life drawing
How to instructions
- 1 Practice your ability to reproduce form, movement and proportions with life drawing.
- 2 Use graphite or charcoal pencils.
- 3 Do a quick sketch of a live model.
- 4 Note how the light falls and where the shadows are.
Life drawing involves quick sketches of a live model, in which you draw the shapes of the body in different positions. Study the human body, let your creativity flow and try to depict what you see. Try to capture the expression of the body and the model's movements. Use graphite pencils in varying hardnesses to achieve different shades of black in the sketch. Graphite pencils are measured on a hardness scale from hard H to soft B. The higher the number preceding the letter, the harder or softer the pencil is. A hard pencil produces soft lines and a soft pencil produces dark lines. For example, a 5H pencil is harder than 4H and 6B is softer than 5B. Use a kneadable eraser or an ordinary eraser to make corrections.
Create with Alcohol Ink
How to instructions
- 1 Drip ink in different colours onto the special paper.
- 2 If you like, add drops of Colorless Blender for further effects.
- 3 Tilt the paper this way and that to spread the ink. Blow on the ink through straws for a sprawling effect. (Make sure the ink isnt dry yet.)
- 4 Add more drops of ink or Colorless Blender if you like. Allow it to drip in different directions, blow it this way and that, and use a thin brush to pull the ink around and create different effects.
With Touch Alcohol Ink, you can create beautiful, awesome designs. Alcohol-based ink requires a special synthetic paper (LanaVanguard) to allow it to spread out. Try first dripping on Colorless Blender and then dripping on ink, or the reverse. Try as you go and produce various results. Tip: Continue creating after the ink has dried by stamping or drawing patterns with an opaque gel pen or a thin Posca pen, for example. Just remember that the pens must be water-based.
Paper bag Advent star
How to instructions
- 1 Begin by making a template out of a bag. Fold the bag in half lengthwise and cut the tip to the desired shape. Also cut little notches or patterns into the long sides of the bag. Be careful not to cut too far into the centre.
- 2 If you want space for a light source (note: battery-operated LED) in the middle of the star, then cut a notch in the bottom of the bag.
- 3 Cut 7 to 11 more bags based on the template. Fold up all the bags.
- 4 Apply glue from the base to the point of one bag. Place the next bag on top and press. Repeat until all the bags are glued in place.
- 5 Open up the entire bundle like a round fan and secure with paper clips. When Christmas is over, simply fold the star back up again.
A star is shining! With paper bags, it's easy to make your own paper stars. Using this technique, you can easily make stylish paper stars for decorating your window at Advent. How to make your own paper star: Use between 8 to 12 bags, depending on how dense you want the star to be. You can test as you go while making the template to make sure you have the shape you want before cutting out all of the bags. Unfold the bag and check to see that you're happy with the results. Once you've cut all the bags based on the template, glue them together. Cut with patterned scissors if you want to vary the look of the edges of the stars.
NOTE: Use a battery-operated LED bulb if you want a light source in the star. Never leave the star unattended when a light source is in use.
Upcycle a cupboard
How to instructions
- 1 Draw a pattern on the furniture and mark out where to drill the holes. Drill the holes with a 4 mm drill.
- 2 Sand the furniture to get rid of any unevenness or flaky paint before you paint.
- 3 Prime with white paint first if the furniture is a dark colour, and then use your chosen colour. Let dry for 2 hours between coats.
- 4 Once the paint is dry, embroider your pattern with doubled yarn. Use a wool needle, which is fairly long and has a large eye for the yarn.
Upcycling is a fun and sustainable way to reuse things you already have. With a little imagination, you can add your own unique touch to flea market finds, or hidden treasures from the attic. We've rejuvenated an old cupboard with a little paint and yarn. We used Greenspot Vintage, which is Nordic Ecolabelled chalk paint intended especially for indoor furniture. The paint has good opacity and produces a wonderful matte finish. We've also added extra pizazz by embroidering a zigzag pattern on the doors.
Sculpt adorable forest animals in clay
How to instructions
- 1 Knead a piece of clay until it feels smooth and workable. Shape a head, body and tail.
- 2 Assemble the various parts while the glue is still moist. (The tail may need to be glued on later.)
- 3 Let the entire figure dry completely once the shape is finished. It may take up to a few days for the figure to dry completely, depending on its size.
- 4 Paint the figure with Hobbylack once it is completely dry. Start with the base colour.
- 5 Paint the white details. Fill in the sections a second time if needed. Add white dots and little dashes as details, and paint the eyes and nose with black paint.
Hobby Clay is a wonderful material to work with and can be used to make tons of different things. The clay has a ceramic-like texture and is suitable to use to make little decorative items and more. Here, we made a cute little fox and a squirrel. It may be helpful to have a little water available while shaping the figures. Carefully brush on a little water if the clay begins to dry out. We blended orange, brown and white Hobbylack to achieve the right shade for the little animals. Use a round brush with small bristles for the little details and for the eyes and nose. Let your imagination run wild!
Pouring technique with acrylic paint
How to instructions
- 1 Blend each acrylic paint in its own cup with silicone oil, water and optional pouring medium.
- 2 Pour all of the colours into the same cup without blending.
- 3 Pour the paints onto the canvas.
- 4 Tilt the canvas carefully this way and that so that the paint runs across it.
- 5 Dry the painting flat and let dry completely.
If you haven't tried pouring yet, it's high time to do so. The book Abstract Acrylic Painting has tips and ideas for various pouring techniques as well as inspiration for other abstract artworks that you can make with acrylic paint. Using the pouring technique, everyone can create their own abstract art in every imaginable colour. Plus, it's super fun! Tip: Remember to never whisk the paint because that will form lots of air bubbles. Instead, stir the paint with a lolly stick or something similar. For pouring, use acrylic paint that is not too thick, because otherwise it won't flow as easily.
Paint with MAT Pub acrylic paint
How to instructions
MAT Pub is an incredible paint for artists that simply must be tried! It is thin, with excellent opacity, and a little bit goes a long way. Plus, it can be used both as an artist's paint AND interior paint; it works equally well on canvases and concrete walls, and you can use it both indoors and out. And it's suitable for everyone - artists, beginners, hobby painters, street artists etc. This paint is incredibly versatile and fun to experiment with. In the picture shown here, everything was hand-painted - even the designs that look like they were stencilled. It is also easy to use for splash effects, for which ordinary acrylic paint tends to be a bit too thick. Give it a try! P.S. We have lots of canvases in many different sizes, but we only sell really large canvases in our stores.
Graphic style mugs
How to instructions
- 1 Apply masking tape around the top of the mug
- 2 Using the lower edge of the tape as a guideline, draw lines all the way around, or draw dots, or anything you like
- 3 Let the mug dry for four hours
- 4 Remove the masking tape and harden the mug in an ordinary oven at 160°C for 90 minutes
Painting your own mugs is much more fun and personal than buying new, identical mugs. Keep in mind that the mug should be grease-free when you paint it, so wash it well and dry it completely. Remember not to touch the surface to be painted and leave the edge of the mug unpainted. The mug will be dishwasher safe at 55-60 degrees after hardening.
Spray paint a lamp
How to instructions
- 1 Clean the lamp before you paint it
- 2 Spray with a thin coat of No Limit spray paint and let dry for a few minutes
- 3 Then spray with another coat of paint. For the best results, spray the paint back and forth, and just beyond the lamp
- 4 Make the triangles by applying masking tape and covering the rest of the lampshade with a piece of plastic. Let the lamp dry for 24 hours before applying the tape, so that the paint does not come off when you remove the tape
An old, worn-out lamp will look fabulous with a little spray paint. Try spraying the entire lamp with a single colour, or do what we did here and add cool geometric shapes.
Weave a wall hanging or two
How to instructions
Frames, mirrors, twine etc. might seem dull in themselves, but combine them with MACRAME craft and they turn into works of art. As your base, use a wooden pole, mobile hoop or a frame and weave macrame using cotton cord. More inspiration, instructions and tips for techniques are presented in our DIY leaflet (see item no. 600890 below). Check out the Youtube tutorial too for more inspiration!
Recycled drum table
How to instructions
- 1 Clean the table with furniture cleaner
- 2 Sand any irregularities
- 3 Apply one coat of paint and leave to dry for 15 hours
- 4 Apply a second coat
- 5 Leave to dry
Did you find a few great items at a flea market or win a piece of furniture at auction this summer, that needs some freshening up? We have just about everything you need for furniture renovations - furniture paint, tools and even fabric and wadding, if needed. The sense of achievement and satisfaction of preserving an old piece of furniture is amazing! This little table is easy to repaint, as long as you use a soft furniture paintbrush. Start by washing the piece and sanding any irregularities. Apply a coat of paint and leave to dry for 15 hours. Next, apply a second coat of paint. The paint is fully cured after 3-4 weeks. How about sewing some amazing cushions in matching shades using fabric from our "Folklore Fusion" collection? Our 50x70 cm fabric lengths are ideal for making cushions and are sold singly.
Renovate a cupboard
How to instructions
- 1 First clean the cupboard with paint surface cleaner.
- 2 Sand any uneven areas.
- 3 Apply a coat of paint and let dry for 1 to 2 hours.
- 4 Apply another coat of paint.
- 5 Paint reaches full hardness after 2 days.
Did you find a few great items at a flea market or win a piece of furniture at auction this summer, that needs some freshening up? We have just about everything you need for furniture renovations - furniture paint, tools and even fabric and wadding, if needed. When you're finished, you can look at your work with pride and say: I made that! Have you tried painting with Panduro Vintage Furniture paint? If not, we warmly recommend it! This wonderful creamy, chalky, matt paint produces a beautiful chalky look. One can is enough for 2 to 4 m², but remember to calculate all areas to be painted. Large cupboards may have shelves to paint on both the top and bottom, and sometimes you may need to apply several coats of paint. One large cupboard will require about 6 cans of paint. The cushions inside the cupboard were made with fabrics from our "Folklore Fusion" collection, in matching colours.
Recycling a little cupboard
How to instructions
- 1 Start by cleaning and sanding the furniture
- 2 Stir the paint
- 3 Paint with a good brush
- 4 Paint the inside a different colour
- 5 Let dry for 2 days
Did you find a few great items at a flea market or win a piece of furniture at auction this summer, that needs some freshening up? We have just about everything you need for furniture renovations - furniture paint, tools and even fabric and wadding, if needed. We transformed this lovely little cupboard with new paint. Have you tried painting with Panduro Vintage Furniture paint? If not, we warmly recommend it! It is a wonderful creamy, chalky, matt paint that produces a beautiful chalky look. METHOD: Start by cleaning the furniture and sanding any unevenness. Stir the paint in the container and begin painting; use a good brush to paint the furniture. Apply several coats of paint if needed. It doesn't matter if the paint has a little texture in it, but if you like, you can also brush out the paint thoroughly. Then let the furniture dry for two days before using it. The large Folklore Tassel is made out of strips of fabric from our "Folklore Fusion" collection. Take a bundle of strips and tie a piece of string in the middle. Cover a wooden ball with strips, tie them underneath the wooden ball with a fabric strip. Thread painted balls onto string and hang up.
Pouring with silicone
How to instructions
You can use paint for so much more than just painting. Using acrylic pouring technique you can easily create fascinating abstract works of art from acrylic paint. This method of mixing several colours is also known as "Dirty pouring". Prepare each colour separately in plastic beverage cups - as many shades as you fancy. Choose whichever colours you like, but white must always be one of them. RECIPE: 1 part paint (Panduro Acrylic matt), 2 parts Pouring Medium, 2-5 drops of silicone oil (for a solution of about ½ dl, 4-10 drops for 1 dl) + a few drops of water if necessary. METHOD: 1. Pour the paint into a cup, then add the Pouring Medium and finally the silicone oil. 2. Stir well. 3. Test the consistency by dipping an ice lolly stick into the paint mixture; the paint should easily drop from the stick. 4. If it doesn't, just add a few drops of water. Repeat this method for all your paint colours. One colour in each cup. MIX ALL THE COLOURS TOGETHER: You need a cup large enough to hold all the paints that you have prepared. Pour some, but not all, of the white paint mixture into the large cup. Add some of the paint from all the colours. Then start again with white and continue until all the small cups are empty. CANVAS: Place the canvas on top with the right side facing the cup. Carefully invert the cup and its contents on top of the canvas. Leave for about 30 seconds. Remove the cup and let the acrylic paint flow out over the canvas. Gently shake the canvas so that the paint spreads over most of the surface. Do not let too much paint run off the edge, since that will draw the "cells" out too much. Done! All you have to do now is lay your artwork out flat to dry. This technique has many variations for you to experiment with! For example, you can first pour out a circle of white paint mixture without silicone along the edges of the canvas before you remove the cup. That way, the "cells" won't spill over the edge.
Acrylic pouring with a blow torch
How to instructions
You can use paint for so much more than just painting. Why not try acrylic pouring? This method of mixing several colours is also known as "Dirty pouring". Prepare each colour separately in small mugs. As many colours as you like. Choose whichever colours you like, but white must always be one of them.
RECIPE: One colour of paint (Panduro Acrylic matt), some water and 2-5 drops of silicone oil (for a mixture of about ½ dl, 4-10 drops for 1 dl). METHOD: 1. Pour the paint into a mug. Add some water and stir well. 2. Add the silicone oil drop by drop and stir. 3. The mixture should have a creamy consistency so that it is runny enough to pour out of the mug. If it is too thick, add a few more drops of water (but do not make it too runny). Repeat this method for all your colours. One colour in each mug.
MIX ALL THE COLOURS TOGETHER: You need a mug that is large enough to hold all the paint that you have prepared. Pour some, but not all, of the white paint mixture into the mug. Add some of the paint from all the colours. Then start again with white and continue until all the small mugs are empty. CANVAS: Place the canvas on top with the right side facing the mug. Carefully turn everything over so that the mug is on top of the canvas. Leave for about 30 seconds. Remove the mug and let the paint spread over the canvas. Gently shake the canvas so that the paint covers most of the surface without letting too much paint run off the edge. Then heat the painted surface (not unpainted surface) using a kitchen blow torch. Do not hold the torch too close and keep the area clear of flammable objects. When you heat the surface, tiny dots will appear here and there. Finished! All you have to do now is lay the painting flat to dry.
Gold-lined bowls
How to instructions
Do you have mismatched little bowls in the cupboard? Select a few and decorate them with gold leaf to create a cohesive collection in which to serve snacks and starters. Or why not some beautiful storage for jewellery and other little objects? Start by cleaning the bowls thoroughly. Brush on Fimo glue, let dry for 15 minutes and press on the sheet of gold leaf. Brush with a thick brush. Let dry for 24 hours; brush with porcelain varnish. Let dry and harden in the oven. If you do not need to be able to wash the bowls, you can also try playing with spray and paint, and create various effects.
Imperfect is perfect
How to instructions
Kintsugi is an old Japanese technique in which broken ceramics are repaired with lacquer and gold powder. Instead of trying to hide the damage, it is featured. We have simplified the method a little: instead, we repair with glue and paint the glued seam afterwards with gold-coloured Hobbylack. If you want to make it even easier, simply apply a thin bead of glue from the glue gun across an undamaged dish or bowl, let dry, and then paint. The result is a lovely false repair. Remember not to use bowls and dishes that have been repaired this way for food!
Renew an old vase
How to instructions
Instead of a new vase, make new "clothes" for your old one, for a regular drinking glass or a simple glass jar. We've made ours with a slightly rugged look, using haphazardly rolled clay as a base. The cut-out pieces of hobby clay that we rolled into the clay give the impression of trendy terrazzo and the rivets underscore the industrial look.
Succulent board
How to instructions
Design a board with dazzling felt and wool succulents. We made the plants from hobby felt and we needle felted the stones from wool. You can see how needle felting works in our video. Start by cutting out all pieces for the flowers and succulents; cut according to the template in the PDF below. Read through all the instructions before you start gluing. The instructions can be found in the PDF below.
Letter holder
How to instructions
To make this beautiful felt and leather letter holder: Begin by laying out two strips of leather to determine how long the holder should be. Measure and then decide how many compartments you want. Remember to leave room to attach the pockets to the leather strips. Once you have decided how many pockets you want, three in this case, then cut out a back piece in felt and pair with a front piece in leather. Cut/carve the leather at an angle. Glue the pieces together with super glue. Use punch pliers to make holes in the four corners of all pockets. Arrange the pockets on the leather strips. Once you have decided on the distance between each one, mark the pocket holes with a pin or a pen. Make holes in the leather strips where you made the marks with punch pliers. Assemble with rivets/eyelets. Fold down the leather at the top edge and mark where you want the eyelet to be. Make a hole with punch pliers and place a rivet or eyelet there. Thread a dowel through the eyelets, make a holder and hang on the wall.
Stool
How to instructions
The stool has been painted with chalk spray. The strips of leather are woven in a lattice pattern and attached underneath using a hot glue gun.
Make your own leather key ring
How to instructions
BOW: Cut out a piece of leather to 3x20 cm (from 305387). Thread it through a key ring (Ø30mm), fold in half (so half the ring remains visible) and glue the leather together at the edges. Cut out another piece to 2x6 cm and wrap it around the middle of the leather to resemble a bow; glue it on with an overlap of about 0.5 cm (apply a clip for pressure while the glue dries). HOME SWEET HOME: Cut a piece of leather strap to 35 cm (305250). Narrow it at one end (the last 5 cm), cut off about 0.5 cm along the edges (so that it can fit through the carabiner). Use punch pliers to make a hole about 1 cm from the edge in the narrow end. Then thread the narrow piece through the eye of the carabiner. Fold down the wide end (inside to inside) and place it precisely where it narrows off. Use punch pliers to make a hole through both layers. Fold over the narrow end and apply a rivet through all three holes. For an extra stylish and personal touch, punch a text on the strap using letter punches.
Backpack or fabric bag?
How to instructions
Make a combo bag that can be used in two ways: as a backpack or a bag. With stylish leather strap, it will be especially elegant. The bag is sewn using our heavy Panama fabric, which provides plenty of stability and great durability. Our Panama fabric is off-white, but can be dyed using Dylon fabric dye with fabulous results. We've dyed it grey for this bag. Or why not make your own stylish pattern with Palett fabric paint? Paint free-hand or use stencils. Sew the bag by following the instructions in the PDF below.
Felt baskets with leather details
How to instructions
The small basket is made in a thick grey melange felt piece, and the large one is made of four anthracite melange felt pieces sewn together into a square. SMALL BASKET: Cut out the felt according to the drawing and punch holes with an arch punch. Iron the sides to be folded (see the blue dotted lines on the drawing) (heat: 2 dots). Then split a 100 cm leather strap in half so that you have 2x50 cm (item no. 305390); thread through the holes and tie. LARGE BASKET: Cut out the felt according to the drawing and punch holes with an arch punch. Then sew the four pieces together according to the drawing. Iron the sides to be folded (see the blue dotted lines on the drawing) (heat: 2 dots). Thread the entire leather strap (100 cm) through the holes on either side. The drawings are in the PDF below.
Concrete and marbled stone plaster
How to instructions
Sturdy concrete pots and beautifully marbled stone plaster bowls can be used both inside and out. METHOD: You need plastic pots and plastic buckets that you do not particularly care about. Plastic is great for casting because it can be softened up with warm water when it's time to loosen the mould. Blend the plaster and concrete according to the instructions on the package. To create the marbled effect in the plaster, scrape some paint off a paint cake and stir. Pour into the larger buckets and bowls and shake to get rid of air bubbles. Press in a smaller bowl or bucket and fill with something heavy, like water or stones. Tip! The object used to cast concrete should be brushed with cooking oil beforehand to make it easier to remove. This also applies to the object lowered into the concrete.
Concrete stepping stones
How to instructions
Stepping stones become perfect birdbaths or cress pots with the help of a little card box lid. Place the lid where you want the indentation to be. Apply a layer of liquid natural latex around the edge of the lid against the mould so no concrete can sneak in between. If it is difficult to keep the lid from moving, secure it with double-sided tape. One tip for attractive edges is to brush liquid natural latex all the way around and even over the entire lid as a moisture barrier. When the natural latex dries, you can brush the mould and card lid with cooking oil. Mix the concrete according to the instructions on the package. Pour the concrete into the mould and shake to get rid of any air bubbles. Let dry for a few days.
Cute ceramic clay pots
How to instructions
Adorable storage for jewellery, keys and other important little objects. The pots/bowls are not suitable for water or food. METHOD: Use your thumbs to shape the bowls from a lump of clay (ceramic/marine clay 741096), and shape the ears and nose as you shape the figure. Alternatively, make the eyes and nose separately and attach with a slip. Make the eyes with a loop tool (ceramics tool 514329). After firing the clay, I sprayed it with grey Chalky Spray (371238) and some white (371230) on the nose and eyes. The tips of the noses are coloured with a black porcelain pen (249204). Make the fur lines with a silver porcelain pen (249215) and the white spots with porcelain paint (249043). Apply the dots with a cotton bud. Remember that marine clay is fired at a high heat, 980-1,030°C. "Slip" = a thick paste: Crush up bone-dry clay, add water to cover and wait. After a moment, stir it up and now you have slip. Adjust the thickness with more or less water. Use it to "glue" pieces of clay, for example to fasten a handle to a mug.
Spattered clay dishes
How to instructions
Make your own series of coordinated bowls and dishes in various shapes and paint them with lovely spatters. Use the various bowls you have at home as moulds. Turn them upside down and cover the outside with plastic wrap; stretch the plastic thoroughly to ensure the plastic doesn't leave an impression in the clay (which will be placed on top). Knead the clay into a lump and roll it out to the desired size and thickness. Cut out the shape you want, preferably with tools from our tool kit, and centre it on top of the plastic-wrapped bowl. Then let the clay harden for a week to be sure it is completely dry. Loosen your clay mould carefully from the bowl and remove the plastic. Sand away any unevenness with sand paper and a sanding block; wipe off the dust before you start painting. We spattered with three different colours using a big brush; dip it in paint and flick it over the object. NOTE! Cover the area around the object to be painted with plastic wrap!
Stylish clay wall tapestry
How to instructions
Make an atmospheric tapestry featuring the various phases of the moon; make the different shapes from clay. Roll out the clay to the desired thickness, then punch out six circles with punches (you can also use a glass or something similar). One circle should be complete (the full moon in the middle); two should be scaled down a little on either side. One circle should be split in half (two half moons) and two should be punched out as crescents. Let them dry under pressure (place a magazine or book on top) for one week. Cut 13 pieces of black yarn and tie them around a bell pull hanger. Thread on wooden balls; tie a knot with a dab of glue where you want the wooden ball to be. When all the balls are in place, cut the yarn to form a V, then glue on the dried moon phases. Make a yarn hanger and tie it to the bell pull hanger.
White clay cups
How to instructions
Clay cups are perfect for storage. White clay looks beautiful with dark decor; here, we've painted a little haphazardly with Hobbylack. It can look incredibly striking! Draw templates on a piece of paper for the wall and base plate (a strip and a circle, as big as you want your cup to be) and cut them out. Then roll out the clay to the desired thickness, put the templates on top and cut out (our tool kit has excellent tools). Take the strip (the wall portion) and overlap the ends to form a tube; seal by pressing the clay together, use a tool. Moisten the outer edges of the base plate with water and secure the tube on top to form a cup; clean up the edges all around.
Braid a clay pot
How to instructions
Roll out the clay to the desired thickness and carve out a base in the size of your choice. Roll 3 long clay "sausages" and braid them together. Moisten the outer edges of the base and coil the braid around it and upwards, forming the "wall" of the pot. Make several braids if you want the pot to be taller; moisten between each layer. It doesn't have to be a braid; a coil of simple "sausages" would also look lovely. Let the clay dry and harden completely. Then decorate with a leather label. Emboss it with letters; we wrote CACTUS on this label. Attach the label with a hot glue gun. Protect the pot with a plastic bag inside before placing a plant in it; the pot does not withstand moisture. If you want a more durable pot, you can use clay that is fired in the oven.
Renew with spray paint
How to instructions
- 1 If you will be spraying a glossy surface, sand it with sandpaper.
- 2 Clean the surface and let dry.
- 3 Prime with No Limit primer spray.
- 4 Paint with any colour you like. Spray thin coats of paint and let dry between each one.
- 5 Spray with varnish after 24 hours.
Spray everything, both indoors and outdoors! With No Limit spray paint, it's easy to freshen up old objects and make them like new again. We recommend priming with Universal Primer or Plastic Primer from No Limit first, for longer lasting results. No Limit spray paint comes in tons of beautiful colours. The paint dries quickly and produces a nice, smooth surface. Preferably, spray outdoors, but not if it is cold. Remember that the spray paint should be at room temperature. Finally, spray with No Limit Varnish Spray after 24 hours, for a nice, durable finish.
