Category: Make

My son and I each bought the Let’s Resin Silicone Skull Molds and tested them out with resin and cement. The results were surprising. Disclaimer:…

I spent the last few months searching for a sulfur-free modeling clay that would not react negatively with my mold making materials. After several failed…

Woodcarving is unlike other artistic hobbies. While there is some cost to getting started, the benefits are worth the expense. Relaxing Strangely, digging into wood…

While I have covered two articles about candle lamp shades previously, I wanted to share just one more post about this handicraft from the past….

Candle shade making was quite a popular craft. While I already made one post on this topic, I wanted to share this 1909 article on…

Candle shades, like lampshades, were once a popular way to dress up candlelight. However, they were also very dangerous because they could catch fire in…

Bayberry candles are a type of candle that are made from the bayberry shrub. The bayberry shrub is a small, evergreen shrub that is found…

The magical lavender herb has been found throughout history in folklore and crafts. In addition, the scent is used in oils, perfumes, cosmetics, baths, and…

Very brief instructions on how to build a window conservatory. The instructions were published in a Virginia newspaper in 1908. A Window Conservatory During the…

Below are instructions on how to make a window cold box. These were used before everyone had a refrigerator in their kitchens. People would bring…