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i've been having too much fun with the lime green fleece. hehee.
Jan. 26th, 2003
creepcake.livejournal.comi've been having too much fun with the lime green fleece. hehee.
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Jan. 26th, 2003 12:23 amcreepcake.livejournal.com
i've been having too much fun with the lime green fleece. hehee.
Is this legit?
Jan. 26th, 2003 12:47 amloveisagypsy.livejournal.comhttp://www.electricstuff.co.uk/cdzap.html
This is supposedly an art form, but I'm wondering if will destroy your microwave. has anyone ever tried this?
This is supposedly an art form, but I'm wondering if will destroy your microwave. has anyone ever tried this?
Is this legit?
Jan. 26th, 2003 12:47 amloveisagypsy.livejournal.comhttp://www.electricstuff.co.uk/cdzap.html
This is supposedly an art form, but I'm wondering if will destroy your microwave. has anyone ever tried this?
This is supposedly an art form, but I'm wondering if will destroy your microwave. has anyone ever tried this?
ARGH!!! FUCK THIS!!!
Jan. 26th, 2003 01:18 amdykestar.livejournal.comI have been up ALL NITE trying to figure out how to crochet.
YES, CROCHET! Something children can do in their sleep. Fuck knitting, I gave up learning how to knit a LONG time ago, I already figured out that 2 needles were far too complicated.
But apparently I'm too fucking stupid to learn how to crochet either. I have the following directions to the step I'm stuck on, which is, oh, yeah, THE FIRST STEP, which make NO SENSE TO ME.
Bring the yarn over the top of the hook from back to front, catching the yarn inside the hook. Turn the hook slightly toward you to help prevent the yarn slipping off the hook. (this I can do) Pull the yarn through the loop and onto the shank. One chain is made, and one loop remains on the hook.
THIS is the part I can't get. WHAT fucking loop?! All I have on this crochet thingie is a slip-knot. A SLIP-KNOT THAT HAS NO LOOP! When I bring the thread around the back like the picture, it makes NO kind of loop. WHAT IS THIS LOOP THEY SPEAK OF?! WHY AM I TOO STUPID TO FIGURE THIS OUT?!?!?!
THIS IS EATING OUT MY BRAIN!!!!!!
YES, CROCHET! Something children can do in their sleep. Fuck knitting, I gave up learning how to knit a LONG time ago, I already figured out that 2 needles were far too complicated.
But apparently I'm too fucking stupid to learn how to crochet either. I have the following directions to the step I'm stuck on, which is, oh, yeah, THE FIRST STEP, which make NO SENSE TO ME.
Bring the yarn over the top of the hook from back to front, catching the yarn inside the hook. Turn the hook slightly toward you to help prevent the yarn slipping off the hook. (this I can do) Pull the yarn through the loop and onto the shank. One chain is made, and one loop remains on the hook.
THIS is the part I can't get. WHAT fucking loop?! All I have on this crochet thingie is a slip-knot. A SLIP-KNOT THAT HAS NO LOOP! When I bring the thread around the back like the picture, it makes NO kind of loop. WHAT IS THIS LOOP THEY SPEAK OF?! WHY AM I TOO STUPID TO FIGURE THIS OUT?!?!?!
THIS IS EATING OUT MY BRAIN!!!!!!
ARGH!!! FUCK THIS!!!
Jan. 26th, 2003 01:18 amdykestar.livejournal.comI have been up ALL NITE trying to figure out how to crochet.
YES, CROCHET! Something children can do in their sleep. Fuck knitting, I gave up learning how to knit a LONG time ago, I already figured out that 2 needles were far too complicated.
But apparently I'm too fucking stupid to learn how to crochet either. I have the following directions to the step I'm stuck on, which is, oh, yeah, THE FIRST STEP, which make NO SENSE TO ME.
Bring the yarn over the top of the hook from back to front, catching the yarn inside the hook. Turn the hook slightly toward you to help prevent the yarn slipping off the hook. (this I can do) Pull the yarn through the loop and onto the shank. One chain is made, and one loop remains on the hook.
THIS is the part I can't get. WHAT fucking loop?! All I have on this crochet thingie is a slip-knot. A SLIP-KNOT THAT HAS NO LOOP! When I bring the thread around the back like the picture, it makes NO kind of loop. WHAT IS THIS LOOP THEY SPEAK OF?! WHY AM I TOO STUPID TO FIGURE THIS OUT?!?!?!
THIS IS EATING OUT MY BRAIN!!!!!!
YES, CROCHET! Something children can do in their sleep. Fuck knitting, I gave up learning how to knit a LONG time ago, I already figured out that 2 needles were far too complicated.
But apparently I'm too fucking stupid to learn how to crochet either. I have the following directions to the step I'm stuck on, which is, oh, yeah, THE FIRST STEP, which make NO SENSE TO ME.
Bring the yarn over the top of the hook from back to front, catching the yarn inside the hook. Turn the hook slightly toward you to help prevent the yarn slipping off the hook. (this I can do) Pull the yarn through the loop and onto the shank. One chain is made, and one loop remains on the hook.
THIS is the part I can't get. WHAT fucking loop?! All I have on this crochet thingie is a slip-knot. A SLIP-KNOT THAT HAS NO LOOP! When I bring the thread around the back like the picture, it makes NO kind of loop. WHAT IS THIS LOOP THEY SPEAK OF?! WHY AM I TOO STUPID TO FIGURE THIS OUT?!?!?!
THIS IS EATING OUT MY BRAIN!!!!!!
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Jan. 26th, 2003 01:29 ammrsshotglass.livejournal.com(first post jitters)
hey there. lovely stuff you all have going on here. i mostly handsew and stitch, made my living room pillows and what not.
i desperately need to get a sewing machine, and i wanted to ask if you guys had any answers on this.
my mom has an old sewing machine, but it's built into a desk. is there any easy way to unearth it from the wood? and are these functional after you take them out?
thanks plenty. hope to post pics of stuff soon. ta.
hey there. lovely stuff you all have going on here. i mostly handsew and stitch, made my living room pillows and what not.
i desperately need to get a sewing machine, and i wanted to ask if you guys had any answers on this.
my mom has an old sewing machine, but it's built into a desk. is there any easy way to unearth it from the wood? and are these functional after you take them out?
thanks plenty. hope to post pics of stuff soon. ta.
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Jan. 26th, 2003 01:44 amalceria.livejournal.comOkay, I've been looking around at sewing machines online (not that I can actually afford one right now) and I found this. Can someone explain to me why you would want a Game Boy as a sewing accesssory? What the hell?
Also, I'm a complete retard when it comes to sewing. I know absolutely nothing. If my mother manages to unearth her Kenmore machine when they finish renovating their basement I'm going to bring it home with me, but she doesn't know how to use it either. I'll probably sign up for a sewing class, but I really would appreciate any good books for absolute total newbie tomboys like myself that don't anything.
If my mother can't find her machine I might buy one (not for awhile though, I'm broke right now and won't start my new job for another month and a half), but I don't really have any idea what kinds of functions are useful. I know everyone's been posting questions about what kind of machine they should buy, but my question is, what if any features could you absolutely not live without on your machine? Reading these features off a website does nothing for me as I don't even know what they are talking about to begin with. Like is a 1 step buttonhole feature a LOT easier than a 4 step one? How many different types of stitches does one really need? What's the difference between a serger and a sewing machine? Does anyone know of a site that breaks this all down for idiots like me?
Also, I'm a complete retard when it comes to sewing. I know absolutely nothing. If my mother manages to unearth her Kenmore machine when they finish renovating their basement I'm going to bring it home with me, but she doesn't know how to use it either. I'll probably sign up for a sewing class, but I really would appreciate any good books for absolute total newbie tomboys like myself that don't anything.
If my mother can't find her machine I might buy one (not for awhile though, I'm broke right now and won't start my new job for another month and a half), but I don't really have any idea what kinds of functions are useful. I know everyone's been posting questions about what kind of machine they should buy, but my question is, what if any features could you absolutely not live without on your machine? Reading these features off a website does nothing for me as I don't even know what they are talking about to begin with. Like is a 1 step buttonhole feature a LOT easier than a 4 step one? How many different types of stitches does one really need? What's the difference between a serger and a sewing machine? Does anyone know of a site that breaks this all down for idiots like me?
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Jan. 26th, 2003 01:44 amalceria.livejournal.comOkay, I've been looking around at sewing machines online (not that I can actually afford one right now) and I found this. Can someone explain to me why you would want a Game Boy as a sewing accesssory? What the hell?
Also, I'm a complete retard when it comes to sewing. I know absolutely nothing. If my mother manages to unearth her Kenmore machine when they finish renovating their basement I'm going to bring it home with me, but she doesn't know how to use it either. I'll probably sign up for a sewing class, but I really would appreciate any good books for absolute total newbie tomboys like myself that don't anything.
If my mother can't find her machine I might buy one (not for awhile though, I'm broke right now and won't start my new job for another month and a half), but I don't really have any idea what kinds of functions are useful. I know everyone's been posting questions about what kind of machine they should buy, but my question is, what if any features could you absolutely not live without on your machine? Reading these features off a website does nothing for me as I don't even know what they are talking about to begin with. Like is a 1 step buttonhole feature a LOT easier than a 4 step one? How many different types of stitches does one really need? What's the difference between a serger and a sewing machine? Does anyone know of a site that breaks this all down for idiots like me?
Also, I'm a complete retard when it comes to sewing. I know absolutely nothing. If my mother manages to unearth her Kenmore machine when they finish renovating their basement I'm going to bring it home with me, but she doesn't know how to use it either. I'll probably sign up for a sewing class, but I really would appreciate any good books for absolute total newbie tomboys like myself that don't anything.
If my mother can't find her machine I might buy one (not for awhile though, I'm broke right now and won't start my new job for another month and a half), but I don't really have any idea what kinds of functions are useful. I know everyone's been posting questions about what kind of machine they should buy, but my question is, what if any features could you absolutely not live without on your machine? Reading these features off a website does nothing for me as I don't even know what they are talking about to begin with. Like is a 1 step buttonhole feature a LOT easier than a 4 step one? How many different types of stitches does one really need? What's the difference between a serger and a sewing machine? Does anyone know of a site that breaks this all down for idiots like me?
*sighs* *makes some tea*
Jan. 26th, 2003 09:40 amdykestar.livejournal.comMorning has come.
The blind rage and the hard-to-supress urge to jam the crochet needles into somebody's eye (preferribly mine) has faded to a dull twitch.
I have, indeed, learned how to make the starting chain (thank you all).
I do, indeed, apologize for the incredible amount of swears in that post... if anyone has stress-relieving tips for use during the craft-making process, you should make a book and sell it, I'd be buyin'.
But now, although I am calmer in the light of day, a new problem arises:
Turning the chain.
I practiced the chain all nite. It looks fabulous. It is a fabulous lil' chain. But that's ALL it is and when I try to do the "turning the chain" stitches, it makes a bit knot-ball. Is there something off about the tension in my chain or...??? I dunno... anybody got any pointers?
I'm.going.to.learn.this.if.it.kills.me.
The blind rage and the hard-to-supress urge to jam the crochet needles into somebody's eye (preferribly mine) has faded to a dull twitch.
I have, indeed, learned how to make the starting chain (thank you all).
I do, indeed, apologize for the incredible amount of swears in that post... if anyone has stress-relieving tips for use during the craft-making process, you should make a book and sell it, I'd be buyin'.
But now, although I am calmer in the light of day, a new problem arises:
Turning the chain.
I practiced the chain all nite. It looks fabulous. It is a fabulous lil' chain. But that's ALL it is and when I try to do the "turning the chain" stitches, it makes a bit knot-ball. Is there something off about the tension in my chain or...??? I dunno... anybody got any pointers?
I'm.going.to.learn.this.if.it.kills.me.
*sighs* *makes some tea*
Jan. 26th, 2003 09:40 amdykestar.livejournal.comMorning has come.
The blind rage and the hard-to-supress urge to jam the crochet needles into somebody's eye (preferribly mine) has faded to a dull twitch.
I have, indeed, learned how to make the starting chain (thank you all).
I do, indeed, apologize for the incredible amount of swears in that post... if anyone has stress-relieving tips for use during the craft-making process, you should make a book and sell it, I'd be buyin'.
But now, although I am calmer in the light of day, a new problem arises:
Turning the chain.
I practiced the chain all nite. It looks fabulous. It is a fabulous lil' chain. But that's ALL it is and when I try to do the "turning the chain" stitches, it makes a bit knot-ball. Is there something off about the tension in my chain or...??? I dunno... anybody got any pointers?
I'm.going.to.learn.this.if.it.kills.me.
The blind rage and the hard-to-supress urge to jam the crochet needles into somebody's eye (preferribly mine) has faded to a dull twitch.
I have, indeed, learned how to make the starting chain (thank you all).
I do, indeed, apologize for the incredible amount of swears in that post... if anyone has stress-relieving tips for use during the craft-making process, you should make a book and sell it, I'd be buyin'.
But now, although I am calmer in the light of day, a new problem arises:
Turning the chain.
I practiced the chain all nite. It looks fabulous. It is a fabulous lil' chain. But that's ALL it is and when I try to do the "turning the chain" stitches, it makes a bit knot-ball. Is there something off about the tension in my chain or...??? I dunno... anybody got any pointers?
I'm.going.to.learn.this.if.it.kills.me.
Bags/Purses?
Jan. 26th, 2003 10:32 amqtbabe15.livejournal.comHey guys! =)
I really want to start making bags and purses. Does anyone know what a good fabric to use? I've used courdoroy (sp_) and I liked that, but it ended up being thick and has broken the sewing machines needle. I've seen that some are using fleece =) I was also thinking that just regular cotton fabric would be way too flimsy... If anyone could help it'd be GREATLY appreciated =)
thanks!!!
I really want to start making bags and purses. Does anyone know what a good fabric to use? I've used courdoroy (sp_) and I liked that, but it ended up being thick and has broken the sewing machines needle. I've seen that some are using fleece =) I was also thinking that just regular cotton fabric would be way too flimsy... If anyone could help it'd be GREATLY appreciated =)
thanks!!!
plastic beads...
Jan. 26th, 2003 10:39 ammonkeyhouse.livejournal.comhas anyone ever dyed or stained plastic beads? what did you use? and did they stay colored?
thanks mucho!
thanks mucho!
fadedred.livejournal.comwhile cleaning my room i came across a box with hundreds of crayons. is there anything i can use them for? if i were to melt them down into glass jars with wicks in them would they work as candles? and would there be any way to get rid of the smell of crayons if it did work?
much thanks.
much thanks.
fadedred.livejournal.comwhile cleaning my room i came across a box with hundreds of crayons. is there anything i can use them for? if i were to melt them down into glass jars with wicks in them would they work as candles? and would there be any way to get rid of the smell of crayons if it did work?
much thanks.
much thanks.
ex-ruination262.livejournal.comRecently I've been seriously (serious enough to put money into it and commission a professional web designer) thinking of setting up an e-shop in the UK to sell mine and others crafts, and imported cute stuff from the US that we can't get here.
I've read the FAQ and it has been noted that some of you indeed have little nifty selling sites, but do you bother with tax and paper work, or are you selling on the "black market"? My mother sells some of her crafts, namely collectable bears and dyed silk devoréd scarves, and she said she'd have to make a note of everything and declare the income on a tax form at the end of year.
I guess my plans are kind of serious, so I probably should set up a business and accounts (I'm currently completing a book keeping course so at least I can do that myself) or do you think I can get away with not? Perhaps things are different for other nations, but I certainly ph34r(!) the tax man.
I have completed a year of business studies degree, but still I know not of the method and process of setting up a business, and the legal requirements, I don't expect help from people here for that though, as it is off topic, but it would be welcomed.
I'm not quite sure where I'm going with this post, but does anyone have any official business experience with regards to e-shops or selling crafts?
Also contacts with British creators and crafters who'd also like to sell their warez would be good.
I've read the FAQ and it has been noted that some of you indeed have little nifty selling sites, but do you bother with tax and paper work, or are you selling on the "black market"? My mother sells some of her crafts, namely collectable bears and dyed silk devoréd scarves, and she said she'd have to make a note of everything and declare the income on a tax form at the end of year.
I guess my plans are kind of serious, so I probably should set up a business and accounts (I'm currently completing a book keeping course so at least I can do that myself) or do you think I can get away with not? Perhaps things are different for other nations, but I certainly ph34r(!) the tax man.
I have completed a year of business studies degree, but still I know not of the method and process of setting up a business, and the legal requirements, I don't expect help from people here for that though, as it is off topic, but it would be welcomed.
I'm not quite sure where I'm going with this post, but does anyone have any official business experience with regards to e-shops or selling crafts?
Also contacts with British creators and crafters who'd also like to sell their warez would be good.
ex-ruination262.livejournal.comRecently I've been seriously (serious enough to put money into it and commission a professional web designer) thinking of setting up an e-shop in the UK to sell mine and others crafts, and imported cute stuff from the US that we can't get here.
I've read the FAQ and it has been noted that some of you indeed have little nifty selling sites, but do you bother with tax and paper work, or are you selling on the "black market"? My mother sells some of her crafts, namely collectable bears and dyed silk devoréd scarves, and she said she'd have to make a note of everything and declare the income on a tax form at the end of year.
I guess my plans are kind of serious, so I probably should set up a business and accounts (I'm currently completing a book keeping course so at least I can do that myself) or do you think I can get away with not? Perhaps things are different for other nations, but I certainly ph34r(!) the tax man.
I have completed a year of business studies degree, but still I know not of the method and process of setting up a business, and the legal requirements, I don't expect help from people here for that though, as it is off topic, but it would be welcomed.
I'm not quite sure where I'm going with this post, but does anyone have any official business experience with regards to e-shops or selling crafts?
Also contacts with British creators and crafters who'd also like to sell their warez would be good.
I've read the FAQ and it has been noted that some of you indeed have little nifty selling sites, but do you bother with tax and paper work, or are you selling on the "black market"? My mother sells some of her crafts, namely collectable bears and dyed silk devoréd scarves, and she said she'd have to make a note of everything and declare the income on a tax form at the end of year.
I guess my plans are kind of serious, so I probably should set up a business and accounts (I'm currently completing a book keeping course so at least I can do that myself) or do you think I can get away with not? Perhaps things are different for other nations, but I certainly ph34r(!) the tax man.
I have completed a year of business studies degree, but still I know not of the method and process of setting up a business, and the legal requirements, I don't expect help from people here for that though, as it is off topic, but it would be welcomed.
I'm not quite sure where I'm going with this post, but does anyone have any official business experience with regards to e-shops or selling crafts?
Also contacts with British creators and crafters who'd also like to sell their warez would be good.
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Jan. 26th, 2003 01:28 pmrawiscorrri.livejournal.comhmm...
I have piles and piles of crappy old magazines. What could I do with them, besides making collages?
I would throw them away, but feels like such a waste.
I have piles and piles of crappy old magazines. What could I do with them, besides making collages?
I would throw them away, but feels like such a waste.
rocketsareneat.livejournal.comi've been a crafty girl last nite.. here's what i made:
(2 necklaces and a wristband <3)
( click for the pics )
fun fun fun ^^
(2 necklaces and a wristband <3)
( click for the pics )
fun fun fun ^^
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Jan. 26th, 2003 03:13 pmcreepcake.livejournal.comi made peenie a home out of a cardboard box and scraps of fabric. it'll probly be all gone tomorrow cuz he loves chewing up boxes.
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Jan. 26th, 2003 03:13 pmcreepcake.livejournal.comi made peenie a home out of a cardboard box and scraps of fabric. it'll probly be all gone tomorrow cuz he loves chewing up boxes.
mmmm soap!
Jan. 26th, 2003 03:35 pmxhappyx.livejournal.com
Look at this grapefruit lily soap I made yesterday :) It smells so good. I can not wait till it is cured so I can use it. Yum
It is cold process soap (not melt and pour). The orange square in the middle has veins of sparkly copper mica that does not show up well in the photograph. The orange square also has some ground up botanicals of rose petal and calendula for a bit of texture. I used Olive, Soy, Canola and Coconut oils for the soap. The purple is FD&C blue #1 (the blue FD&C reacts to the alkaline in the saponification process and turns purple)
In about 3-4 weeks it will be ready to use and I will be putting them up on my website with all my other soap babies :)
Just thought I would share a bar of cold process soap here at craftgrrl and perhaps inspire some of you to start making soap from scratch. It is really addicting
mmmm soap!
Jan. 26th, 2003 03:35 pmxhappyx.livejournal.com
Look at this grapefruit lily soap I made yesterday :) It smells so good. I can not wait till it is cured so I can use it. Yum
It is cold process soap (not melt and pour). The orange square in the middle has veins of sparkly copper mica that does not show up well in the photograph. The orange square also has some ground up botanicals of rose petal and calendula for a bit of texture. I used Olive, Soy, Canola and Coconut oils for the soap. The purple is FD&C blue #1 (the blue FD&C reacts to the alkaline in the saponification process and turns purple)
In about 3-4 weeks it will be ready to use and I will be putting them up on my website with all my other soap babies :)
Just thought I would share a bar of cold process soap here at craftgrrl and perhaps inspire some of you to start making soap from scratch. It is really addicting
paper mache
Jan. 26th, 2003 04:23 pmone-more-grrl.livejournal.comI got this wonderful book on paper crafts for Christmas. I never really did paper mache, except for years aog in school. I didn't quite follow the directions and I'm wondering if I made the paste right... I mixed some glue with some water till it was kinda thin. Is this ok or is my bowl going to turn out like crap?
paper mache
Jan. 26th, 2003 04:23 pmone-more-grrl.livejournal.comI got this wonderful book on paper crafts for Christmas. I never really did paper mache, except for years aog in school. I didn't quite follow the directions and I'm wondering if I made the paste right... I mixed some glue with some water till it was kinda thin. Is this ok or is my bowl going to turn out like crap?
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Jan. 26th, 2003 04:36 pmvoidedentry.livejournal.comHi. I'm making a keep-sake box for a friend's birthday present. I have a question about decoupage... I'm putting pictures of dragonflies on this box. I've already painted it. One of the pictures is on regular paper, and the others are on tracing paper (so the paint underneath might show up). I bought some mod podge, and I also have some rubber cement... I was wondering if I should glue the pics down with the mod podge, or use rubber cement, then mod podge over that. I mod podge'd a cute print out of a flapper on a school binder, and the paper looks sort of crappy.
I would really appreciate any suggestions! I'd experiment first, but I'm broke, and her b-day is Thursday, so I really can't screw up too majorly. Thanks!!
I would really appreciate any suggestions! I'd experiment first, but I'm broke, and her b-day is Thursday, so I really can't screw up too majorly. Thanks!!
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Jan. 26th, 2003 06:36 pmkittyfaerie.livejournal.comok, i got some wooden cigar boxes and want to make a purse (or 2). i'm looking at how thin the wood is and wondering what kind of hardware folks use on them? i guess i'm thinking if i go to the hardware store for hinges the screws will be too long. does anyone have any advice?
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Jan. 26th, 2003 06:36 pmkittyfaerie.livejournal.comok, i got some wooden cigar boxes and want to make a purse (or 2). i'm looking at how thin the wood is and wondering what kind of hardware folks use on them? i guess i'm thinking if i go to the hardware store for hinges the screws will be too long. does anyone have any advice?
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Jan. 26th, 2003 09:28 pmfabusplody.livejournal.comi just bought a chair at a thrift store and am in the process of modifying it to match my room and use as a desk chair.
the cushoin is in very good condition, but it needs to be somewhat shiny to mmatch in here (vertical surfaces are black, the horizontal shiny).
the only idea i've come up with is what i've seen on TLC, which is sponge painting shiny latex paint onto the cushion, and getting a shiny suede look.
does anyone else have any idead? anyone know of shiny fabrics that are sturdy enough for an oft used desk chair?
it is also handy to know i have no sewing machine, but great talent with hot glue and staple guns.
thanks in advance. =}
the cushoin is in very good condition, but it needs to be somewhat shiny to mmatch in here (vertical surfaces are black, the horizontal shiny).
the only idea i've come up with is what i've seen on TLC, which is sponge painting shiny latex paint onto the cushion, and getting a shiny suede look.
does anyone else have any idead? anyone know of shiny fabrics that are sturdy enough for an oft used desk chair?
it is also handy to know i have no sewing machine, but great talent with hot glue and staple guns.
thanks in advance. =}
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Jan. 26th, 2003 09:28 pmfabusplody.livejournal.comi just bought a chair at a thrift store and am in the process of modifying it to match my room and use as a desk chair.
the cushoin is in very good condition, but it needs to be somewhat shiny to mmatch in here (vertical surfaces are black, the horizontal shiny).
the only idea i've come up with is what i've seen on TLC, which is sponge painting shiny latex paint onto the cushion, and getting a shiny suede look.
does anyone else have any idead? anyone know of shiny fabrics that are sturdy enough for an oft used desk chair?
it is also handy to know i have no sewing machine, but great talent with hot glue and staple guns.
thanks in advance. =}
the cushoin is in very good condition, but it needs to be somewhat shiny to mmatch in here (vertical surfaces are black, the horizontal shiny).
the only idea i've come up with is what i've seen on TLC, which is sponge painting shiny latex paint onto the cushion, and getting a shiny suede look.
does anyone else have any idead? anyone know of shiny fabrics that are sturdy enough for an oft used desk chair?
it is also handy to know i have no sewing machine, but great talent with hot glue and staple guns.
thanks in advance. =}
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