Articles Index
Using Polymer Clay to Create a Faery Figure
Interested in creating models using polymer clay? Check out this review for "Creating a Faery Figure with Wendy Froud". Easy to follow for the beginner, but also great for an experienced polymer clay crafter who wants to learn how to make models and figures. Wendy Froud is a well-known polymer clay artist who has created models for The Muppets Show and The Empire Strikes Back.
Green Guide for Artists
Many of the readymade supplies we buy for our arts and crafts business are toxic to use and create a hazard if disposed of improperly. This fantastic book by Karen Michel provides nontoxic recipes for paints and adhesives, gives resources to buy eco-friendly arts and crafts supplies and has an impressive and inspiring gallery profile section.
Designing Sustainable Packaging - Eco-Friendly Arts and Crafts
Making arts and crafts from recycled products has been a continuing trend. However, reusing and repurposing raw materials doesn't do a lot of good unless our arts and crafts products are provided to our customers in sustainable packaging as well. Designing Sustainable Packaging by Scott Boylston gives useful information about reusing and resourcing materials for product packaging. Much of the box contains very interesting applications that can be used by any arts or crafts business owner.
Doll Making from Concept to Construction by Susanna Oroyan
A superior book about doll making covering topics from concept to construction. Spanning design in many different materials, it also provides stellar information about making armatures. Due to this fact, those working in paper mache will also find this book very valuable.
Book Review Of Natural Dyes and Home Dyeing
Book review of Natural Dyes and Home dyeing by Rita J. Adrosko. 52 recipes for fabric dyes made from plants.
Textiles of the Arts and Crafts Movement
Review of Linda Parry's book "Textiles of the Arts and Crafts Movement". It contains gorgeous color plates of material designs and interesting historical information that can be used by today's artist or crafter.