A real hands on craft! Alginate/plaster of paris sculptures.

I love crafts and I love new things. When I get to craft with new supplies or techniques, I totally flip. So, I bought a couple boxes of plaster of Paris a while back ago with no real intentions on how to use the stuff. Searching Amazon on my phone out of boredom one day I ran into the most awesome stuff – alginate. Now, what is alginate you might ask? So, I bought six pounds of the stuff, straight off of my phone with no idea what to do with it. I just so happen to be needing some place to hang all of my lovely necklaces. pitcherdry measuring cupliquid measuring cupwooden spoonrectangular shaped bowl (I used a reusable/disposable food storage container in the 8 cup size)wateralginateplaster of Parisknifeself adjusting (sawtooth) picture hangers with spikes to push in Step 1: First things first – mixing your alginate and transferring it to your container you will be making the mold in. Step 2: Place your hand into the goo. Step 3: Mix your plaster of Paris per manufacturers suggestion.

Lack Ottomans Materials: Lack side table, high density foam (21 5/8″ x 21 5/8″ x 4″), upholstery fabric (72″ x 72″), craft glue, staple gun, jigsaw Description: I wanted a couple of custom made ottomans that could also double as a coffee table or even extra seating in a pinch. Using a jigsaw, I cut 4 inches off of each leg so that the finished height of the ottoman would be the same height as my couch. I attached the foam square to the table top using craft glue (just so it wouldn’t be sliding all over the place when I went to actually upholster it). Once dry, I wrapped the fabric around the table top and secured it with a staple gun. I trimmed any excess fabric, then reattached the legs with the provided screws and voila! ~ Linda, California The Author Jules IKEAHacker "I am Jules, the engine behind IKEAHackers and the one who keeps this site up and running.

Craft table for 4 furniture Published on January 9th, 2009 | by Jules IKEAHacker Here’s a craft table to rival Spring Chick’s. Peter says, “I made a craft table using various Ikea parts a few years back. It comprises of 4 Helmer draw units as legs, a self made and distressed plywood top, 2 Tertial lamps clamped down and an Anordna wire basket in the hole in the middle to hold glue bottles, dog biscuits and the such. As you can see it has room for at least 4 people to sit at the table, each with their own set of drawers and ample leg room. See more of Peter’s craft table. The Author Jules IKEAHacker "I am Jules, the engine behind IKEAHackers and the one who keeps this site up and running.