Engraving Recycled Materials With The Sculpfun iCube Laser Engraver
I still have a lot to learn about this fun little laser, but here are some of the materials that I have engraved as a total beginner
I still have a lot to learn about this fun little laser, but here are some of the materials that I have engraved as a total beginner
Did you know that in the US we dispose of Millions of tons of textiles every year and only a small percentage are recycled. According to the most recent report from the EPA in 2014 we tossed out almost 25 million tons of rubber leather and textiles. And even though this group includes rubber and…
Do you accumulate too many plastic bags? Would you like some ideas for using that pesky plastic? Well, today, I have a fun and colorful tutorial on how to make pretty reusable wrapping from those troublesome bags. It’s easy to make these upcycled handmade gift bags. So let’s get started. Step 1 – Collect Plastic…
Back in the day I was a Campfire Girl. I think they are still around and they may even let boys in now. Any how we weren’t quit as well known as those Girl Scouts but we did similar things like sell candy (instead of cookies) the almond-rocca (I might not be spelling that…
Hello, In this post, I am sharing a simple fused glass design that you can make using bottle glass and a microwave kiln. If you have never heard of a microwave kiln, it is precisely what it sounds like. It is a small container that turns your microwave into a kiln that can fuse glass…
Last weekend the hubby and I went with some friends to our local festival know as the Piratefest. It is fairly similar to most summer time festivals with food trucks, booths and beer, of course there is a pirate theme to all of it there is the cardboard boat regatta and a pirate ball. And…
For years now, I have wanted to grow tulips in our yard, but due to a general lack of motivation and a more specific talent for plant assassinations, I have spared many little onion-esque-shaped bulbs from a certain short and miserable existence. You’re welcome little Tulipa Gesneriana. On occasion I do feel guilty for not…