Discover how to cut plywood without splintering! Follow our expert tips to master clean cuts with a circular saw and avoid tearout.
Shou Sugi Ban (or Yakisugi) is an ancient Japanese exterior siding technique that preserves wood by charring it with fire. Traditionally, Sugi wood (cryptomeria japonica L.f., also called Japanese cedar) was used. The process involves charring the wood, cooling it, cleaning it, and finishing it with a natural oil... Today Shou Sugi Ban is an environmentally friendly way to preserve timber and (paradoxically) make it fire-resistant. Chemical preservatives, paints, and retardants are therefore unnecessary. In addition to exterior uses, the popular technique is now found in interior rooms, furniture, and artwork... It is still a popular tradition in the Okayama
In an unprecedented act of blogging fanciness I decided to make a video documenting how I create the woodgrain texture (so thoroughly photographed in my last post) with free-motion quilting. Warning:
Today we’re excited to share a glimpse into the studio of jewelry designer Hannah Ferrara, who will be bringing her line of handmade jewelry, Another...
If you're wondering how to stencil on wood, this trick will save you from the frustration of paint bleeding under the stencils for wood signs.
Step one of a gorgeous plywood floor with a watercolor stain effect that resembles indigo. Learn how to apply this unique stain technique that is similar to wood aquarelle but easier.
After posting some projects where I use a transfer on wood or glass, several of you have asked me if I could make a graphic tutorial ... well, here it is! You'…
If you are experimenting with sewing in three dimensions sphere’s are a great place to start – a handy foundation shape you can easily modify and play with. Click the image below to do…
Transferring photos onto just about any surface such as wood, metal, glass, terra cotta and even fabric has become a popular craft projects. It is a pretty cool and cheap way to get your favorite p…
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Rebuild and restore rotted wood without replacing it.
Step one of a gorgeous plywood floor with a watercolor stain effect that resembles indigo. Learn how to apply this unique stain technique that is similar to wood aquarelle but easier.
Turn a plain piece of wood into a colorful piece of wall art! So easy and so pretty!
Woodworking is a blast, but it can be intimidating for beginners. Luckily, our readers and editors love passing along their go-to tips.
Don't let people tell you that a china cabinet makeover isn't in style in 2022 and beyond. Hands down, a painted china cabinet is one of the most fun pieces of furniture to refinish because
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This giveaway is closed and the winner has been notified... Thanks so much! Hey guys! I was recently asked to review Rit's line of liquid dyes. I have used Rit on several projects before,
I took a small accent table and stained a rose onto the top. I have been wanting to move my stain painting technique onto wood for awhile. I got some inspirati…
Best tutorial on how to make your own pretty DIY privacy window screen for any size window in bathrooms and kitchens. Materials used: pine, thin fabric, miter box, spray adhesive, and nails! No power tools needed. Window treatment without hardware because this window screen fits snugly inside the frame of the window!
In this post I'll share my collagraph, or collograph as it also can be spelled, printmaking process with you. I'm fascinated by the unpredictability of collagraph printing…
A wash will add color without sacrificing the visual interest of the wood's texture; all you need to do is dilute paint with water. Start by adding one part water to two parts paint, and test the wash on a wooden swatch before working directly on your surface. If you want to see more wood grain, continue to add water. You'll notice that as the wash gets lighter, the tone of the wood's original color comes through. We took Martha Stewart Vintage Décor paints through three dilution stages to illustrate the differences.
How to Blend and Layer Paint | I used four (4) beautiful colors along with a blending and layering paint technique to create this gorgeous spring rainbow cabinet! It's another one of those pieces that got a whole lot ugly before it looked good, but I L-O-V-E the end result.
This step-by-step block printing lesson teaches how to do linocut and foam printing with your students complete with block printing supplies and videos.
The best way to preserve the beauty of the garden is with a flower press. With just a few materials and tools, you can make your own that looks as beautiful as it is functional.
Cricut wood project ideas to inspire you to make something amazing with your Cricut Maker or Cricut Maker 3 and the knife blade.
Beginners, come learn the tools and techniques used in a furniture makeover! Everything you should know about DIY refinishing furniture is inside here in this guide!
Love finding the easiest ways to update things around the home, especially when they look great and save money? These cheap and easy but cool remodeling hacks should be at the top of your list, then. From DIY bathroom ideas to kitchen projects to walls and countertops, we found some of the best home remodeling
When poured on wooden surfaces, liquid pigments flow randomly creating color gradients, transitioning into other hues resulting in ethereal panels of art.
This laundry room is one of my all time favorites. And all for just a few hundred bucks. Can you even? Catch more tutorials @angelarosehome. Before and AFTER I am in love! Here are the changes I made. Painted the cabinets Caldwell Green. Painted walls Chantilly Lace Put up wood treatment using 1 x 2 […]
Before I share my easy peasy scrap wood succulent planter, I've gotta be honest with you guys for a second. I haven't had much post-writing motivation in the last week. I have a ton of back logged projects that I've finished and really love, but I just haven't had much to say... #Planter #succulent
