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How to glue a paper on a three-dimensional shape without creating wrinkles

I am trying to create a model of a pair of shoes in paper and I've run into a little problem. I'm trying to shape the toe-piece without creating wrinkles or cuts in the paper - I want it to be shaped as smooth as a real toe cap. I'm using this…
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Is there anything wrong with mixing incompatible paints?

I randomly stumbled upon this video https://youtu.be/TuEBKV6T5aU?t=31s Where a user modded his Nintendo 64 and gave it a "custom paint job." He mentions that he used 2 types of paint that were NOT compatible with each other in order to form this…
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How can I strengthen my melted bead art?

So I build pixel-esque bead arts for people for gifts and such. But when I need to send them places, they sometimes fall apart. Charizard Pixel Bead Art (Example above is not my work. Belongs to another artist.) It is just a referential image. And…
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Covering business cards?

I have a number of misprinted business cards and I plan on using them to test a card game. I will be gluing prints(Normal low grade printer paper) to the cards, but I am worried the business cards will show through the thin paper. Is there a way I…
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What can I do to make my simple hooks more comfortable?

When I started out I thought that the tools for crocheting were pretty cheap to acquire. Anytime I needed another hook ( or lost one ) I would just head over to the dollar store and get one for usually under 2 bucks. I also never understood why so…
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How can I attach casters to a 1/4" plywood board when I only have access to one side?

I built a prop that consists of a box with casters on the bottom. The bottom of the box is 1/4" plywood. The casters are attached with machine screws; the nut and top of the screw are hidden by fabric sewn to the inside of the box. The fabric does…
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Shading dark scenes

I frequently find myself sketching scenes that have dark lighting, but I'm never quite sure how to go about shading the subjects of the drawing when it's supposed to look dark, especially things like hair and clothing, things that are supposed to be…
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How do I effectively blend with Artist's Loft colored pencils?

What is the most effective way to blend Artist's Loft colored pencils? I have tried using my fingers and also bathroom tissue, but my colors never look very smooth or well-blended.
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What is a proper tool for papercutting?

How to cut a tiny circle in paper? I did link to that question but here I am not talking about circles. I am talking about other parts of that crafts which involve curved and straight lines. My family normally uses shaving blade for such cuttings,…
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How to add paint to the bottom and stain/varnish to the top of a wood project?

I have a small wood pencil holder that I want to paint on the bottom with blue and then stain and varnish the top. My question is how do I go about the varnish? Can I varnish over the paint or do I use blue tape to block off the painted portion…
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How toxic is baking polymer clay?

I am considering starting to make beads with polymer clay; and would like to be able to bake it with out a new oven. So anyhow, what (if any) health risks would there be from baking polymer clay in the same oven that I bake food in?
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What's the easiest way to pin and sew leather binding?

I'm currently making a wool cape for the upcoming winter. The pattern recommends to finish the edges with a leather binding, and I have opted to do so. My main problem is that I know you're not supposed to use pins for leather as it leaves marks,…
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Preservation of Animation Cels

I have several animation cels on celluloid. Does anyone have advice or references on how to mount and preserve them? They will be on display, so they'll need to be preserved against possible light damage, as well.
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What components are involved in this kind of scroll?

I've seen pictures of scrolls such as this, that contain their material within a larger metal case, and are read by pulling the material out using a tab on the side. Image from game: Skyrim All of them, such as this one, are not actually real. It…
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Cutting circular corners in beveled mat

I have a silk-screen print on a square sheet of paper. The corners of the printed area are arcs with about a one inch radius. I would like to cut a beveled mat for this print with the opening about a half inch larger than the print area, but I…
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