GETTING STARTED


If you are new to the world of crafts, this page is the place to start.
If you are already into CRAFTS, you will still find it interesting.





If you intend taking up Crafts as your hobby, it would save you lots of time and
money if you keep a variety of general supplies handy.  You can start by filling a
shoebox and work your way up to a large drawer or maybe even a handy trolley in
your room.  I have all my supplies stacked on a shelving unit and a large drawer- 
that is as far as I have got to.  Ideally, a craft room is every crafter’s dream, where 
one can store supplies and work peacefully.  It is still my dream but, in the meantime, I have
made up a list for you from my own supplies to help you get started.



                                                                                

                                    
























                                  
 






















                              

                                    

Craft sticks                          
Brushes (different ones)     
Sponges
Acrylics
Glass Paints
Outliners                             
All purpose Glue
PVA glue                             
Glitter glue                     
Acrylic varnish                     
White spirit

Hole punch
Scissors
Stapler                       
Ruler
Craft knife
Cutting mat
Bradawl
Palettes
String
Masking tape         
Double sided tape
 

 

 

Tracing paper
Embossing foil                 
Textured paper
Acetate Sheets                
Cardboard
Carbon Paper                  
Pencils/crayons
Felt tip markers


  REDUCE       REUSE               
    
      RECYCLE

                     
Fabric scraps                       
Used greeting cards           
Sponges  (cut up used kitchen or bath
sponges)
Palettes    (use clean margarine lids)              
Ball-pens (dried up)                                           
Craft sticks   (save from ice-creams)              
Cotton cloths
Glass jars
Embossing foil (save inner covering of         
                                    margarine tubs)
Packaging material
Paper cut-outs           
Raffia or dried corn husks                                
Newspapers                   
Plastic Yoghurt containers

     to view selection of
                               recycable items from         
                                   the scrapart selection


 Available from STATIONERS AND ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOPS


  G U I D E L I N E S

Prepare all materials necessary for your
project.

Have everything ready at hand.

Keep all work surfaces clean and tidy. It
is a good idea to have a wipe clean mat
or plastic board to work on.

Be safety conscious.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions
especially for paints, glues, varnishes or
sprays.

When using a craft knife work on a firm
cutting board with a smooth surface,
always cutting away from you. Ask for
help if necessary.

If you use a glue gun be aware that the
melted glue is very hot.

When ready, clean up carefully all
surfaces, jars, brushes, etc. after use.

    

            
                     

 

 

 

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