Art Supplies

Learning to cut mirrors is a useful technique for crafters and designer in a multitude of mediums. Mirrors can add an extra dimension to a mosaic design and can also be used to enhance a stained...

Colored lights can be used for decoration in holidays, parties, and gardens. They make great night lights, garden decor, and conversation pieces! You can help set the mood by filling your room...

Glass blasting is a method of designing glass pieces by means of etching, and it requires the use of special abrasion equipment. Abrasion is no longer popular in designing glass, but if you are...

A Visit to the florist got you freaked about the cost of planning your wedding? Use these steps to create beautiful centerpieces that will last a lifetime.

Everyone loves the fancy stained glass coloring books in the bookstores, and coloring can be a great relaxing and meditative activity for all ages. Here is how to get that same look for your...

When framing pastel drawings, use archival tape to adhere the piece to the back of a mat, mount the piece on backing board and lay glass and the decorative frame around the entire piece. Create a...

Glass mosaic is done by cutting pieces of glass to the desired shapes, gluing them down onto a base with thin-set mortar and applying grout over the entire piece. Create glass mosaic artwork with...

Are you new at making stained glass? I've got some great tips on how to make your work look better!

Firing up a ceramic kiln is an age-old tradition and method of creating beautiful pottery and glasswork. It must be done very carefully, following many safety precautions, as a kiln's temperatures...

Firing glass in a kiln is not much different from firing pottery in a kiln. It must be completed very carefully with many safety precautions. A ceramic kiln is very common for firing glass. Just...

If you have a piece of your artwork that you would like to display or give away as a gift, you will need to frame it first. Framing it can be just as rewarding as actually completing the artwork....

Screening onto glass is time consuming but can ultimately transform ordinary glass wares into unique pieces of art. Developing a design scheme is the easy part, perfecting your technique will only...

You've decided to purchase a metal frame that has not been put together. Imagine your fustration when you get a bag of items and no idea of what to do with them! Well, your troubles are over, read...

Homemade ink is fabulous to use for calligraphy writing, scrap booking and ink stamping projects. Or, put ink in a decorative glass bottle and give as a gift to a crafty friend. Early cultures...

Finding that perfect greeting card or party invitation can be a hassle. Using Print Gocco, you can design and print professional quality greeting cards right at home-cards that say exactly what...

However you use it, a light box essentially exists as a tracing tool and can be an invaluable asset to a craft room or studio. By converting a shadow box into a light box much of the hard part is...

Having the proper stained glass supplies and keeping them clean are crucial steps in producing quality results. How to make stained glass well is not only determined by how skilled you are at...