Toilet bowls often become dingy and discolored due to a water stain ring. This area where the water level lies sometimes attracts the growth of mildew, which can produce a ring stain. Hard water in the toilet also may react with the chemicals present in the bowl to produce residue.
Glowing fairy lights, or night lights, combine green crafting with practical functionality to produce thrifty entertainment. Collect empty jars, make a quick trip to the craft store or dollar store, and you’ll be ready to go.
Small black insects on the surface of houseplant soil or around container-grown plants are likely to be fungus gnats. These black insects, up to 1/8 inch long, are a flying nuisance in the home and in greenhouses but do not actively damage plants.
Painting over a mirror sounds a bit complicated at first, but understand that you are simply painting on glass, and craft supply stores carry a wide range of glass paints.
Lampshades are commonly used on ceiling lights and desk lamps to shade the rays from a light bulb. This protects people’s eyes from bright light and helps to illuminate areas of the room. Fabric, metal and plastics are commonly used for lampshades, but natural materials, like coconut shells, can also be used.
Crab spiders are found all over the world in multiple varieties. The crab spider does not spin a web but catches prey with its front legs. While most spiders are harmless to humans, it is unpleasant to have them in your house crawling around without your knowledge.
Face painting can be a fun activity for holidays and celebrations, but not for children who are allergic to cornstarch, which is often used to make face paint. Fortunately, there is an alternative way to make homemade face paint without having to use cornstarch.
Artists use charcoal as a drawing medium because it does not adhere very well to most artists’ papers. The looseness of the medium means that an artist can literally push the charcoal around the paper to blend light and dark areas.
Owls, being simultaneously wise and spooky, are common totems of academia and the autumn season. Pinecone and feather owl crafts are simple enough for kids to make as cute Halloween decorations.
Polymer, or non-harden, clay is a clay made from polymer polyvinyl chloride, or PVC. It will not harden when exposed to air, so it is ideal for people who are learning to mold or enjoy molding and remolding with the same materials. If you create a piece you want preserved, you can harden the polymer through baking.