Greetings from the Lab! Today I am keeping this post very brief as there is a lot of information in the video, and no need to repeat it in writing. This is not a project tutorial as I usually post, but you will learn about my experiences using a microwave kiln, and I will share…
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…
Do you think plastic bags are the worst thing ever? I guess I am kind of in the middle of that debate. I believe there are too many plastic bags in circulation, but they are pretty convenient, and while I try to limit my use of them, they still seem to accumulate. So like anything…
Do you like to grow things? Then you might enjoy making these simple embossed aluminum can garden markers. I most assuredly do not have a green thumb, but I still give growing things a try every year. I can usually get a few flowers to grow, but I’ve never been successful with an actual garden….
Update: This jewelry is made from beads made from beer and soda cans. Learn to make the beads in the video below. Hello, I hope you are feeling cheery and well. We are experiencing a cold snap here in Colorado, with high temperatures in the single digits. Even so, I have springtime on my mind,…
Hello Friend, Greetings from the Lab. I hope you are cheerful and well. I am beginning to shed my heavy coat of winter blues even though we are expecting four to eight inches of snow today. I can feel the days starting to stretch themselves a little each day as they promise the coming of…
