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Techniques

Choose your technique from the techniques listed below.

  
Link: View Technique Crochet - making a chain stitch
 Crochet - making a chain stitch 

Learn the first step to making a simple chain stitch.
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Link: View Technique Crochet - double crochet stitch (dc)
 Crochet - double crochet stitch (dc) 

One of the most basic and versatile crochet stitches.
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Link: View Technique Crochet - half treble crochet stitch (htr)
 Crochet - half treble crochet stitch (htr) 

Another great chochet stitch ideal for all manner of projects
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Link: View Technique Crochet - treble crochet stitch (tr)
 Crochet - treble crochet stitch (tr) 

Learn to create the treble crochet stitch by watching our video.
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Link: View Technique Crochet - double treble crochet stitch (dtr)
 Crochet - double treble crochet stitch (dtr) 

Yet another easy to master crochet stitch.
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Link: View Technique Crochet - triple treble crochet stitch (ttr)
 Crochet - triple treble crochet stitch (ttr) 

The triple treble is easier to create than the say!!!
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Link: View Technique Crochet - horizontal lines every row
 Crochet - horizontal lines every row 

Add a little textured interest to your crochet projects with some horizontal lines.
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Link: View Technique Crochet - rib effect
 Crochet - rib effect 

This simple to create rib is great for simply adding texture or for creating items of clothing.
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Link: View Technique Crochet - bobble also known as popcorn stitch
 Crochet - bobble also known as popcorn stitch 

A lovely stitch to master and great for adding further interest to your crochet projects
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Link: View Technique Weaving using weaving sticks
 Weaving using weaving sticks 

These are an age-old method of weaving and can be used to create a range of simple projects from bags to cushions to belts.
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Link: View Technique Using a flower loom - Creating a basic flower
 Using a flower loom - Creating a basic flower 

This great tool allows you to create flowers that can then be used to embellish everything from garments to accessories.
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Link: View Technique Using a flower loom – frayed flower
 Using a flower loom – frayed flower 

Add a little extra interest to your finished flower with this simple technique
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Link: View Technique Using a flower loom – adding French knots
 Using a flower loom – adding French knots 

A simple French knot can add further interest to the middle of your flower quickly and simply.
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Link: View Technique Using a flower loom – adding satin stitch
 Using a flower loom – adding satin stitch 

Satin stitch worked over the middle of your finished flower can add that finishing touch.
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Link: View Technique Using the flower loom – large double peg flower
 Using the flower loom – large double peg flower 

Create a completely different look to your flowers with this simple method.
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Link: View Technique Using the flower loom – small double peg flower
 Using the flower loom – small double peg flower 

If you liked the large double peg flower then you’ll love this one to.
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Link: View Technique Using the flower loom – creating a domed centre flower
 Using the flower loom – creating a domed centre flower 

Creating a lovely domed effect in the middle of your flowers is easy and adds extra dimension to your finished project.
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Link: View Technique Using the flower loom – cupped flower
 Using the flower loom – cupped flower 

Create a lovely cupped flower using a basic flower as your base.
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Link: View Technique Making a tassel
 Making a tassel 

These are an easy way to add extra interest to your wool craft projects.
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Link: View Technique Making a Pompom
 Making a Pompom 

These are ideal for decorating all manner of projects and are easy enough for the kids to get involved with.
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Link: View Technique Finger knitting
 Finger knitting 

Finger knitting is a great way to make trim for your wool projects and a fun technique to teach the kids and all you'll need is some wool and a pair of scissors.
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Link: View Technique Pot holder weaving
 Pot holder weaving 

Pot holder weaving is ideal for both children and adults and can be used to create a range of wool craft projects.
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Link: View Technique An introduction to creating straw stars
 An introduction to creating straw stars 

Using just a few tools this craft is cheap, highly addictive and very easy to master. So why not give it a go?
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Link: View Technique Bead with gold leaf enclusions
 Bead with gold leaf enclusions 

This is a great way of using up all those little pieces of gold leaf you have hidden away.
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Link: View Technique Making a textured bead
 Making a textured bead 

Add even further interest to your beads by uisng a variety of tools to add texture to your rolled beads.
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Link: View Technique Using lustre powders on your polymer clay beads
 Using lustre powders on your polymer clay beads 

Add a little something extra to the finish of your beads by dusting or rubbing with lustre powders before baking.
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Link: View Technique Simple Polymer bead
 Simple Polymer bead 

The polymer bead makers is a simple little gadget which allows you to make uniform beads quickly and easily.
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Link: View Technique Two colour polymer bead
 Two colour polymer bead 

Once you've mastered making your beads add a little extra interest by making them two tone.
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Link: View Technique Using a polymer clay push mould
 Using a polymer clay push mould 

Moulds can be used to create quick and simple motifs ideal for all manner of craft projects.
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Link: View Technique How to make a quilled rose
 How to make a quilled rose 

Although not the simplest of quilled flowers once mastered they look simply stunning.
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Link: View Technique Quilling - adding interest
 Quilling - adding interest 

Three simple ideas for adding a little interest to your quilled projects.
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Link: View Technique An introduction to Quilling
 An introduction to Quilling 

Quilling (paper filigree) is a fun and ancient craft (around 500 years!) that once mastered will have you twirling strips of paper from noon to dusk.
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Link: View Technique How to make a simple fringed flower
 How to make a simple fringed flower 

These are perhaps the easiest of flowers you can quill as you do not have to worry about tension in the same way as you do the loose curl type.
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Link: View Technique How to make a double coloured fringed flower
 How to make a double coloured fringed flower 

This simple techqniue builds on the simple fringed flower.
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Link: View Technique How to make a fringed flower with flat middle section
 How to make a fringed flower with flat middle section 

Take your fringed flowers another step on from the previous two.
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Link: View Technique Round Tea bag folding - fold five
 Round Tea bag folding - fold five 

Unlike the square teabag folding these tiles do not interlink but are positioned in such a way that they form a rosette.
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Link: View Technique Round Tea bag folding - fold one
 Round Tea bag folding - fold one 

Unlike the square teabag folding these tiles do not interlink but are positioned in such a way that they form a rosette.
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Link: View Technique Round Tea bag folding - fold two
 Round Tea bag folding - fold two 

Unlike the square teabag folding these tiles do not interlink but are positioned in such a way that they form a rosette and this builds on fold number one.

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Link: View Technique Round Tea bag folding - fold three
 Round Tea bag folding - fold three 

Unlike the square teabag folding these tiles do not interlink but are positioned in such a way that they form a rosette. This fold requires eight circles, four of which are folded as a left hand fold and four as a right hand fold.
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Link: View Technique Round Tea bag folding - fold four
 Round Tea bag folding - fold four 

Unlike the square teabag folding these tiles do not interlink but are positioned in such a way that they form a rosette.
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Link: View Technique Making a stencil from a photograph
 Making a stencil from a photograph 

Take a photograph or a picture from a magazine and turn into a stencil.
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Link: View Technique Making a stencil by tracing around an everyday object
 Making a stencil by tracing around an everyday object 

Many flat objects can easily be used to create simple yet effective stencils.
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Link: View Technique Making a stencil uisng a rubber stamp
 Making a stencil uisng a rubber stamp 

Many rubber stamps can be used to create a stencil and the benefit is you will have a stencil that perfectly matches your rubber stamp!
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Link: View Technique Making a stencil using a craft punch
 Making a stencil using a craft punch 

This is perhaps the easiest way in which to create a fast and simple stencil.
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Link: View Technique Making a stencil without making a cut!
 Making a stencil without making a cut! 

Have a rummage and see what you can find!
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Link: View Technique Making a stencil in two parts
 Making a stencil in two parts 

This is perhaps the hardest of all the stencils to make and use, but it is well worth the effort.
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Link: View Technique Stencilling - More advanced pressure embossing:
 Stencilling - More advanced pressure embossing: 

Not all pressure embossing has to be raised. You can easily incorporate indented embossing by simply repositioning your stencil and paper part way through the process.
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Link: View Technique Stencilling - Mixing pressure embossing with colour stencilling
 Stencilling - Mixing pressure embossing with colour stencilling 

This method combines both the pressure embossing and adding colour through the stencil.
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Link: View Technique Stencilling - basic using a light box
 Stencilling - basic using a light box 

Stencilling is a great way of adding interest to your paper-craft project and it is a simple technique which requires limited tools. The method we are demonstrating here allows you to create a 3-D effect using the light box.
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Link: View Technique Stencilling - basic without the light box
 Stencilling - basic without the light box 

Stencilling is a great way of adding interest to your paper-craft project and it is a simple technique which requires limited tools. The method we are demonstrating here allows you to create a 3-D effect without using the light box.
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Link: View Technique Stencilling - adding colour only
 Stencilling - adding colour only 

Stencilling is a great way of adding interest to your paper-craft project and it is a simple technique which requires limited tools. This method allows you to use the stencil to add colour.
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Link: View Technique An introdction to embossing powder
 An introdction to embossing powder 

Once upon a time long, long ago you could only get a limited number of types of embossing powder now that is a thing of the past.
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Link: View Technique An introduction to the rubber stamp
 An introduction to the rubber stamp 

There are thousands and thousands of stamps on the market and it is personal choice as to what type, theme and subject you decide to invest in.
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Link: View Technique An introduction to inks
 An introduction to inks 

There are a whole range of ink pads on the market each one ideal for differing jobs.
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Link: View Technique Teabag folding - rosette 1
 Teabag folding - rosette 1 

T-bag folding is fun, simple and ideal for all manner of crafts including card making, scrapbooking and memory boxes.
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Link: View Technique Teabag folding - rosette 2
 Teabag folding - rosette 2 

Teabag folding is fun, easy and ideal for cardmaking, scrapbooking plus much more
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Link: View Technique Teabag folding - rosette 3
 Teabag folding - rosette 3 

Teabag folding is fun, simple and ideal for many different crafts
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Link: View Technique Teabag folding - rosette 4
 Teabag folding - rosette 4 

Teabag folding is fun, simple and ideal for lots of different crafts.
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Link: View Technique Teabag folding - rosette 5
 Teabag folding - rosette 5 

Teabag folding is fun, simple and great for all types of crafts
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Link: View Technique Teabag folding - rosette 6
 Teabag folding - rosette 6 

Teabag folding is fun, simple and easy to learn.
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Link: View Technique Rubber stamping - making own background type 1
 Rubber stamping - making own background type 1 

If you have a large solid rubber stamp then you can use it to create individual inked backgrounds for your cards.
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Link: View Technique Rubber stamping - making own background type 2
 Rubber stamping - making own background type 2 

If you have a large solid rubber stamp then you can use it to create individual inked backgrounds for your cards.
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Link: View Technique Rubber stamping with chalk dusting
 Rubber stamping with chalk dusting 

This is a lovely effect and can be used for many different papercrafts.
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Link: View Technique Rubber stamping - resist embossing
 Rubber stamping - resist embossing 

This is a lovely technique that can be used for your cardmaking, scrapbooking and even memory box making.
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Link: View Technique Twist 'n' curl stage one bead
 Twist 'n' curl stage one bead 

Make a simple coil using the twist 'n' curl tool
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Link: View Technique Twist 'n' curl stage two bead
 Twist 'n' curl stage two bead 

Take your bead one step on to make an bead with a little more 'body.'
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Link: View Technique Twist 'n' curl stage three bead
 Twist 'n' curl stage three bead 

Make a very intricate bead quickly and simply.
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Link: View Technique Encaustic Art - Dabbing
 Encaustic Art - Dabbing 

Create foliage and texture with this technique.
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Link: View Technique Encaustic Art - Using curve of base plate
 Encaustic Art - Using curve of base plate 

Using the curve of the base plate is a great tool for hills and mountains.
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Link: View Technique Encaustic Art - Using irons edge
 Encaustic Art - Using irons edge 

Using the irons edge can allow you to create a whole range of different strokes.
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Link: View Technique Encaustic Art - Using tip of iron
 Encaustic Art - Using tip of iron 

Create birds in flight and dragon flies with this technique
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Link: View Technique Encaustic Art - Using the scribing tool
 Encaustic Art - Using the scribing tool 

Sometimes you may want to remove some parts of hte wax and this tools allows you to do this.
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Link: View Technique Water soluable pencils - method of use one
 Water soluable pencils - method of use one 

The simplest methods for using your pencils
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Link: View Technique Water soluble pencils - method of use two
 Water soluble pencils - method of use two 

A great way to add shading to your image.
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Link: View Technique Water soluble pencils - method of use three
 Water soluble pencils - method of use three 

Place pigment on the tip of your paint brush for a delicate finish.
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Link: View Technique Water soluble penciles - method of use four
 Water soluble penciles - method of use four 

Create your own paints using your pencils
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Link: View Technique Rubber Stamping - Simple stamping
 Rubber Stamping - Simple stamping 

How to stamp a simple single image with your rubber stamp
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Link: View Technique Rubber Stamping - Masking
 Rubber Stamping - Masking 

How to make one stamp look like a hundred!
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Link: View Technique Rubber Stamping - Heat Embossing
 Rubber Stamping - Heat Embossing 

Ever wondered how they get that lovely raised effect?
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Link: View Technique Rubber Stamping - Fading or ghosting
 Rubber Stamping - Fading or ghosting 

How to fade an image out - also known as ghosting.
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Link: View Technique Rubber Stamping - Smudging
 Rubber Stamping - Smudging 

Add a little movement with some smudging!
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Link: View Technique Continuous paper punch - how to use
 Continuous paper punch - how to use 

Once upon a time there was the humble hole punch - now punches have evolved!!!
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Link: View Technique Decorative edge scissors - how to use
 Decorative edge scissors - how to use 

As with the punch the humble scissors have evolved and now come in a huge variety of balde designs.
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Link: View Technique Decorative Corner scissors
 Decorative Corner scissors 

You don't just have to use punches to decorate the corners of your paper, these scissors also make a decorative job easy.
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Link: View Technique Decorative corner punches
 Decorative corner punches 

New designs are coming onto the market all the time but the basic use of this fun tool is basically the same for all.
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