WLOS Craft Corner http://wlos.com RSS feed for stories from the "Craft Corner" section of WLOS. en-us Copyright 2012, Sinclair Broadcast Group Wed, Jun 19 2013, 08:33 AM EDT Wed, Jun 19 2013, 08:33 AM EDT SBG WCM - Story Module http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 <![CDATA[Duct Tape Hair Clip]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_duct-tape-hair-clip-355.shtml?wap=0
Supplies
duct tape in color of your choice
hot glue and glue gun
needle and all purpose thread
scissors
felt
hair clip
jewels or other items to put in the center

Instructions
  1. Cut an 18 to 22 inch length of tape. ...]]> Wed, Jun 19 2013, 08:30 AM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_duct-tape-hair-clip-355.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Quotes and Sayings]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_quotes-sayings-354.shtml?wap=0
    Supplies
    White Earthenware Clay
    Rolling Pin
    Knife
    Alphabet Pasta
    Stamps (optional)
    Ruler
    Pencil
    String
    Sandpaper
    Pointed Stilts
    Underglaze
    Transparent Glaze
    Brush
    Water
    Sponge

    Instructions
    1. Roll out slab to 5/8 thick. ...]]> Mon, Jun 17 2013, 01:22 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_quotes-sayings-354.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Using Up Yarn Ties]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_using-up-yarn-ties-353.shtml?wap=0
      Supplies
      Wool Carder
      Yarn Skein Ties (save them from you projects)
      Angelina - for sparkle

      Instructions
      1. Secure wool carder to the table top.
      2. Turn the handle in a clockwise direction. ...]]> Thu, Jun 13 2013, 01:38 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_using-up-yarn-ties-353.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[A Salute To Dads]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_a-salute-dads-352.shtml?wap=0
        Supplies
        Marbles or oasis for stabalizing the plant material
        6 yellow asiatic lily stems(or if they are not available use yellow medium sized chrysanthemums)
        3 dried draceana leaves
        Scissors and clippers
        1 metal container either gold or silver or bronze colored
        3 to 5 small dried cattails (if you can't find them---check out the arts and craft stores or use bamboo)
        Flora-life and water for conditioning. ...]]>         Tue, Jun 11 2013, 01:58 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_a-salute-dads-352.shtml?wap=0         <![CDATA[Bubble Paper]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_bubble-paper-351.shtml?wap=0
        Supplies
        dish soap
        water
        big tuperware or baking dish (with at least 2 inches or preferably more of depth for water)
        straws
        paint (acylic, craft paint or anything water based)
        paper
        tower (just in case)

        Instructions
        1. Get your tupperware and pour in soap & water, then stir it up. ...]]> Tue, Jun 11 2013, 09:19 AM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_bubble-paper-351.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Random Weave Nest Basket]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_random-weave-nest-basket-350.shtml?wap=0
          Supplies
          Assorted Vines for weaving in at least 36 - 48 lengths
          Container for soaking vines before weaving
          Sharp Garden Clippers
          2-3 Clamps or Clothes Pins

          Instructions
          1. Boil vines until pliable and easily workable. ...]]> Fri, Jun 07 2013, 10:18 AM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_random-weave-nest-basket-350.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Baby Feet Butterflies]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_baby-feet-butterflies-349.shtml?wap=0
            Supplies
            Acrylic paint in desired colors " match the nursery or use primary colors
            Good drawing or painting paper to stamp from
            Cardboard canvas " from art or craft store. Remember, these are baby feet, so use your best judgment for size. ...]]>             Wed, Jun 05 2013, 08:44 AM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_baby-feet-butterflies-349.shtml?wap=0             <![CDATA[Painted Seasonal Decorations]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_painted-seasonal-decorations-348.shtml?wap=0
            Supplies
            wood and wooden hearts
            acrylic paint: white, grays, black, pinks
            acrylic clear spray
            black marker
            wire
            wreath
            ribbon

            Tools:
            paint brushes - various
            scroll saw (if cutting your own decorations)
            sand paper
            Supplies and wood cut outs can be found at Lowes and any craft suppliers

            Instructions:
            1. cut out wood and sand
            2. draw pattern on each piece of wood
            3. paint each project
            4. spray with clear spray
            5. outline each project with a black marker
            6. add wire to bunny (whiskers) and bees ears
            7. glue hearts to bee for feet

            Note
            Louisa Lunt
            louisa7349@aol. ...]]>             Tue, Jun 04 2013, 09:21 AM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_painted-seasonal-decorations-348.shtml?wap=0             <![CDATA[Stained Glass Piece]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_stained-glass-piece-346.shtml?wap=0
            Supplies
            variety stained glass sheets
            needle-nose pliers
            breaker/grozer pliers
            glass cutter
            running pliers
            magic marker
            ruler
            glass grinder
            7/32 copper foil w/variety of backings
            1/4 copper foil w/variety of backings
            fid
            60/40 solder
            water-soluble flux
            stained-glass soldering iron with temperature control
            dish soap (without bleach or ammonia)
            patina
            shop towel
            eye protection
            old shirt or apron
            piece of drywall board
            paper
            scissors
            twine, chain or fishing line for hanging

            Instructions
            1. Choose or create a design on paper, making 2 copies. ...]]> Thu, May 30 2013, 03:04 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_stained-glass-piece-346.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Spring Flowers]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_spring-flowers-345.shtml?wap=0 Tue, May 28 2013, 06:46 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_spring-flowers-345.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[PMC Pendants]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_pmc-pendants-344.shtml?wap=0
              Supplies
              PMC Clay
              Clay Stamp for design
              Folded Playing cards for guides to roll out clay
              Plastic/plexiglass plate to press stamp
              Sand Paper or Fingernail File to sand edges
              Plastic bag - to cover work surface
              Olive Oil - to coat plastic bag and stamp
              Small wire brush

              Instructions
              1. Roll out the clay and texture it. ...]]> Mon, May 27 2013, 06:16 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_pmc-pendants-344.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[ Recycled Frames]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_-recycled-frames-343.shtml?wap=0
                Supplies
                lids- from the recycling bin or paint can lids
                paint (acrylic or spray paint is what I use)
                photos
                scissors
                glue
                ribbon or anything to hang the lid

                Instructions
                1. Get lids from your recycling bin and paint them your favorite color. ...]]> Thu, May 23 2013, 02:15 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_-recycled-frames-343.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Crocheted Bookworms]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_crocheted-bookworms-342.shtml?wap=0
                  Supplies
                  Red Heart yarn 4-ply /color of choice/10 yds
                  Size H-crochet hook
                  (2) size 6mm wiggle eyes
                  Fabric Fusion or Gel glue
                  4-inch square of cardboard
                  Products can be purchased from Wal-Mart, Michael's, AC Moore and other local craft stores. ...]]>                   Fri, May 17 2013, 03:46 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_crocheted-bookworms-342.shtml?wap=0                   <![CDATA[Hydrangea Centerpiece]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_hydrangea-centerpiece-341.shtml?wap=0
                  Supplies
                  Cylinder, square, bubble vase or a simple mason jar
                  1 large hydrangea bloom
                  Assortment of colorful flowers,  whatever you desire.

                  Instructions
                  1. Fill vase with cool tap water ( add a few drops of sugared clear soda to water, optional, will act as a preservative)
                  2. Cut hydrangea where the bloom caps the top of your container, you may have to trim leaves from the stem. ...]]> Tue, May 14 2013, 02:45 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_hydrangea-centerpiece-341.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Easy Felt Beads]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_easy-felt-beads-340.shtml?wap=0
                    Supplies
                    3 pencils
                    .5 ounce fine merino or other wool roving
                    hot water
                    a few drops of dish soap.

                    Instructions
                    1. Pulling the roving into small thin rectangles approximately 1 inch by 2 inches, lay them out in a 3 x 4 inch rectangle, overlapping each "pull" of wool. ...]]> Tue, May 14 2013, 02:43 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_easy-felt-beads-340.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Decoupage Watercolors]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_decoupage-watercolors-339.shtml?wap=0
                      Supplies
                      Artist style stretched canvas (available at art stores and craft stores)
                      Mod-Podge " either in matte or glossy
                      Foam Brush
                      Your image printed on computer printer in the size to be just a little smaller than your canvas. ...]]>                       Thu, May 09 2013, 02:49 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_decoupage-watercolors-339.shtml?wap=0                       <![CDATA[Yarn 101]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_yarn-101-338.shtml?wap=0
                      Supplies
                      Yarn Weight Symbol & Category Names
                      Type of Yarns in Category
                      Fingering
                      10-count
                      crochet
                      thread
                      Sock,
                      Fingering,
                      Baby
                      Sport,
                      Baby
                      DK,
                      Light
                      Worsted
                      Worsted,
                      Afghan,
                      Aran
                      Chunky,
                      Craft,
                      Rug
                      Bulky,
                      Roving

                      Knit Gauge Range* in Stockinette Stitch to 4 inches
                      33"40** sts
                      27"32 sts
                      23"26 sts
                      21"24 st
                      16"20 sts
                      12"15 sts
                      6"11 sts
                      Recommended Needle in  Metric Size Range
                      1. ...]]>                       Wed, May 08 2013, 09:09 AM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_yarn-101-338.shtml?wap=0                       <![CDATA[Boutonniere ]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_boutonniere-337.shtml?wap=0 by Terry Dorlan, Swannanoa Flower Shop

                       

                      Supplies
                      Hand-held extruder
                      White Earthenware Clay
                      Slip (liquid clay)
                      Low Fire Pink (or any other color) glaze
                      Pointed Stilts
                      Sandpaper
                      Tie clips or pin backs
                      Glue

                      Instructions

                      1. Choose a small coil die and place in the extruder. ...]]> Mon, Apr 29 2013, 03:13 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_relay-life-pins-336.shtml?wap=0 <![CDATA[Rosette Ring]]> http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_rosette-ring-335.shtml?wap=0
                        Supplies
                        flat nose pliers                  
                        ruler or tape measure
                        round nose pliers                  
                        small pocket knife
                        wire cutters                      
                        ultra fine permanent marking pen
                        pin vise                      
                        masking tape
                        ring mandrel

                        Materials needed
                        3 pcs 5 inches each 21 gauge square half-hard gold-filled or sterling silver wire
                        1 pc 2 inches 20 gauge half round (wrap wire) gold-filled or sterling silver wire

                        Instructions
                        This adjustable ring is an excellent beginning project and incorporates 6 basic wire wrap techniques. ...]]>                         Mon, Apr 29 2013, 03:10 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/craft-corner/stories/wlos_rosette-ring-335.shtml?wap=0