April 10, 2013

Crackle Effect - Transparent Facetten-Lack

Crackle Effect - Transparent Facetten-Lack

Attach the napkin design to the wooden icon with decoupage lacquer. A layer of transparent facetten-lack is applied with a spatula. Inka gold creamy metal gloss wax is rubbed into the cracks.


1. Paint the wooden icon with white craft paint.


2. Cut out the design of the napkin and attach it to the wooden icon with decoupage lacquer.


3. Apply a generous 2-4mm layer of the crackle lacquer transparent facetten-lack using a spatula. The crackling will begin after a couple of hours.


4. Rub inka gold creamy metal gloss wax into the cracks with circular movements.


5. Rub off the excess inka gold with a damp cloth. The wax should only be visible in the cracks.

Bohemian Shoulder Bag

Bohemian Shoulder Bag

Looking for a fun and practical project for sewers of all levels? This cool-looking bag goes from super simple with plenty of options for embellishment. Enjoy playing with decorative stitches on your machine and splash some color in the process. Walk away (and around!) with a casual bag that shows some serious groove.


April 05, 2013

Ripple floating vase designed by the Japanese group oodesign.

Ripple floating vase designed by the Japanese group oodesign.

Like a ripple ,"Floating Vase" is a bud vase that floats. Once on water, the vase becomes indistinguishable from the surrounding fluid, making the flower appear as if arranged directly onto the water. The flower floats nonchalantly, its stem slowly absorbing the water, changing position and appearance only when the wind or water movements allow.