Weekend Watch: Cosplay, Painting, and Drumming with Gladzy Kei
Gladzy crafts some amazing stuff! Watch as she paints, plays the drums, and does “cosplay speedruns.” You might learn a thing or two.
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This Millennium Falcon Toy Is Straight Out of Star Wars After a New Paint Job
The Millennium Falcon toy looked a bit too clean when it came out of the box, so Tristan Elliot painted and weathered it to its Jakku glory.
12 Ways to Achieve Awesome Paint Jobs with Hydro Dipping
Spray cans and paint brushes aren’t the only ways to give your stuff a new paint job. Use a tub of water for this easy and mesmerizing trick.
2 Expert Tips to Give Your 3D Prints Smooth, Colorful Finishes
Most 3D prints have the same ridged, textured finish to them due to the nature of extruders. Find out how to customize your prints with these techniques.
Marbling Magic: Make Faux Turquoise Rings with Nail Polish and Rocks
I’ve seen tons of faux turquoise polymer clay projects, but I’m really loving this marbling technique as a gorgeous alternative to clay. These faux turquoise rings look fun to make and fabulous on your fingers! Nail polish is a fantastically versatile crafting tool, and, because it sticks to so many surfaces, it’s definitely a go-to […]
Redesigning a Bike for a Tough 8-Year-Old Customer
My 8 year old daughter Anna is now the proud owner of the best bike you can’t buy. That’s because she picked the colors, collaborated on the design, and assisted (a little) with making it. It all started simply enough. Anna had outgrown her last bike, and so we took her to the local big-chain toy […]
Welcome Home: Dual Greeting Welcome Mat
Turn a plain mat into a charming way to welcome friends and family into your home, and then send them off in style with this cute Anthropologie-inspired dual greeting welcome mat project! I really like the idea of a doormat that welcomes friends and then bids them farewell! Want to make one this weekend? Check […]
