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Crafting "fake potions"

Still working on my costume Previous question I would like to know a method for crafting fake potion bottles for shows, i want the bottles to be: Approximately the size of an apple Resist the pressure of being transported in bags Resist weaker…
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Using Rice Paper

I have ordered rice paper with which to make butterflies. It is so delicate though. Is there a way to coat the back with something like clear gesso and still have the look of translucent water color and airy? Is there another type of paper that…
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What type of glue to stick paper on paper without curling?

I want to make super thick invitation cards. When I use white glue, it looks great for a day but then it starts curling. Any idea what I can use ?
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How can I remove glue from leather without ruining the leather?

We've been doing some leather work and we're using super glue to hold the edges together uniformly before stitching for a better hold. The issue I keep having is that if there is any glue residue on the leather, the stain I'm using doesn't stain,…
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Using watercolor blocks

I have a question whether if one begins to use a watercolor block for drawings, if the paint stains the sides of the other sheets in the block by the edge, or does the glue prevent this? I wondering b/c I don't have much space for taping down paper,…
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Making foil numbered digipak CD cases at home

What I want to do is have each CD digipak (basically a cardboard CD case) foil-stamped and slightly sunken (embossed? reverse-embossed?) into the cover. I'm looking for suggestions on how to do this in an inexpensive way, at home. Something like…
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How can I properly dye rose petals?

I recently received an abundance of white roses that I really don't have any use for. I am looking to dye them black for a sporting event to match team colors. I realize with most projects that if you start with a white color, you usually need some…
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Can I substitute fusible interfacing for sew-in interfacing?

I want to make a tote bag, using a canvas weight fabric for the outside and a quilting cotton for the lining. The pattern calls for "sew-in interfacing" or "hair canvas", but the fabric store I went to only had fusible in stock. Can I use a suitably…
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Papier maché with toilet paper

I have been looking at instructions for DIY hamster toys and equipment. It's recommended not to use newspapers for hamster projects because one doesn't want the hamster to injest the ink. (Hamsters are big chewers of everything within reach). But…
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Topstitching the inside AND outside seam of pants

I have cotton cargo pants (from Old Navy, I think) where the outside seam has two topstitches and the inside seam only has one. Even the seam between the left/right halves has a topstitch. How is that possible? What tool or technique was used to get…
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Finding fabric and thread thickness

I was at Joann fabric store recently and couldn't figure out the thickness of the fabric or thread I was looking at. The fabric was just wrapped around some cardboard that just had a name and material. None of them had a denier (or anything else…
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Fabric alternative for leather

I'm planning to sew a costume based on a character who is wearing what appears to be a leather duster. I'm trying to pinpoint what fabric to use, as leather is expensive and I can't afford to buy enough at a time to make a full jacket. I'm…
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Materials for flame proof signage

I want to make attractive signs to point to the locations of fire shelters for our community, in a fire-prone area. I want something that would be visible to rescuers after going through a bush-fire of 1000 degree celsius or so. The simplest…
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How can I make this costume mouth open and close?

I am going to dress up as Beaker from the Muppets for Halloween. For those unfamiliar with the Muppets he looks like this: Basically I need to make a large mask/helmet that will fit over my head. The overall construction would be fairly simple…
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How to make a wooden needle?

I am recently exploring a new craft: Nålebinding. I started using regular large plastic needles. But sadly, these are a little bit too small and soft for this craft, so the eyelets often break. I have seen people using needles made from bone,…
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