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Marbleizing Supplies

Ask the Crafts Dept. : Marbleizing Supplies

Posted by Morgan Levine

Angie asks:
I want to make the marbleized paper, but I can’t find alum or methyl cellulose-any suggestions?  Will liquid starch work as well?  We are working our way through the Craft Encyclopedia!

Wow, Angie, and you’re already at M for marbleizing!?  Marbleizing is fun and easy, but it really does require the right materials.  There is …

Ask the Crafts Dept. : Sealing Glittered Projects

Posted by Blake Ramsey

Nicky Stokes asks:
I loved the glitter cards and photo art in the November issue of Martha’s magazine.  I really want to try making a card, but I don’t want to send my friends a mess of glitter for Christmas.  How do I keep the glitter from falling off the card?  Is there a special technique …

Ask the Crafts Dept. : Vintage Halloween

Posted by Corinne Gill

Nancy asks:
Could you tell me a good source for purchasing nostalgic party supplies, such as retro Halloween treat bags, paper peanut bags and plastic cupcake toppers.
This is a great question, Nancy! We have a lot of great sources for these types of party supplies. We’re excited to be able to share them with you. Because …

Ask the Crafts Dept. : Black Cat Halloween

Posted by Corinne Gill

Wendy from Louisiana asks: 
I so loved the decorations and crafts that Martha had for one of her shows a few years back when she was dressed as a cat for Halloween. . . I have searched the website high & low for the decor, but with no luck. We give a big party each year …

Ask the Crafts Dept. : Dyeing Pearls

Posted by Kristin St. Clair

Hand Dyed Glass Pearls
Amy asks:
This is a question about a project Martha did on air over a year ago.  She had dyed glass pearls and then threaded them alternately on satin ribbon to make a necklace. My question is that if I omit the ribbon and just string the dyed pearls, will the dye rub …