DIY

Soap carving is fun and creating soap sculptures is very easy.Unlike wood, which is more dangerous and should only be made by specialized craftsmen, making soap is an activity that everyone can engage in, from children to adults.Soap sculptures can be put on display or used as soap bars.

Tatting is an ancient technique used to make lace and lace.This technique of unclear origin, perhaps French, was very popular in the Victorian period and during the 50s and 60s of the last century.The term "tatting" is reminiscent of speaking in a low whisper.In recent years it has been gaining ground again and it is a hobby that gives a lot of satisfaction, as it is easy to learn (contrary to what it might seem, observing the incredible complexity of the drawings created) and there are a lot of patterns and ideas available for lovers of this art.Tatting laces are elegant, fine and at the same time can also be useful:doilies, runners, collars, tablecloths, handkerchiefs, cushion borders, earrings, necklaces and so on.If you are interested in learning more about this technique, this is the article for you;it will give you the basics.

Artists and printmakers have been engraving metal or wood for centuries, and there are entire volumes covering this art.Nowadays, there are laser cutters and other tools that are capable of cutting plastic, precious stones and all those materials that are particularly difficult to work with.Despite all these rich and varied technologies, you can start engraving with just a few tools.

You've been crocheting for a while now and would like to abandon printed paper and invent your own patterns.Simply put, you would rather create than read.It's not difficult to come up with a model;it can have no form, or be very mathematical, or somewhere in between, it all depends on your style and the goal you aim to achieve.

The moss stitch is easy and all you need is basic knowledge to make it:cast on, work, reverse and close stitches.Moss stitch lies flat and creates a natural appearance and is more uniform than garter stitch.