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I have both, is there a difference? I have just discovered and love parchment craft. I know vellum used to be made from animal skin, how is parchment paper made these days, any ideas? Many thanks....
My wife recently found some 'antique' cups and saucers of different manufacturers, eg Coalport, Stanley etc in an antique emporium. A cup and saucer sold for £2.50 and there were lots to choose from....
Hi all I have just been given a 1970s model boat to finish off ,(pbm oil rig supply vessel ) some of the bolsa and wooden parts are missing is there a web site that does back order parts for boats...
Does anyone have any experience here? I was wondering if I could go there - either on or off the premises (there is a nice bridge that overlooks the runway) to take some spectacular photos of planes...
Can anyone help with a crochet conversion; I have been able to find everything but BLO. Does anyone have any idea what instruction it means for UK crocheting please? the actual line reads “Change to...
Why can I not find this family in 1851 and 1861 census? Parents - Samuel Lee & Betty Lee Children - Edward born 1844 Hannah born 1847 - both born in Heptonstal, Yorks. Fingers crossed! Jack...
Hi people I wonder if you can help me back in the late seventies early eighties I had a kit for making model buildings for my railway set ,It consisted of brick shaped moulds which you poured plaster...
After looking at this YouTube Video showcasing Model Waltzers at 1/24th scale, I thought I would try and build one myself as a wee hobby that I can get stuck into during the summer. But there seems to...
Does anyone make high quality hand-made paper ? I have a lot of linen tea-towels at the end of their useful lives, and I gather that linen can be used for paper making. Anyone know if there's a...
I'm looking for a matt or satin paint for metal surfaces ie old biscuit tins.Any recommendations from crafty Abers will be appreciated. The usual DIY brands have limited colour choices or are only...
I've got a load of old coins that I would like to put in to some sort of holder so that I can look through them as they are currently stuffed into an old pencil case. What sort of options are there...
Hey, you crafty people.... I have just been sent a link from a serious craft website in the US, suggesting what crafty activities can benefit by using a skanky old toothbrush before you discard it...
I'm trying to knit this cushion cover https:/ /www.wo olandbu ttons.c o.uk/us erfiles /Rutlan d.pdf (medium cushion) but am having trouble with the cable pattern. Rows 1 -6 very straightforward but on row 7...
has anyone done any?
I have treated myself to a start kit from Pergamano, to try it out.
Do you have any tips for a beginner please....
Hi, I'm stitching a table runner for Easter and would love to get some tips for keeping the part I'm not working on folded up. At the moment I am using two hair dressing clips but there must be some...
Hello Can any ABers help with finding a Tigger jumper knitting pattern suitable for a baby/child’s jumper? I have found a few graph patterns suitable for adult jumpers but they are way too big for...
Anyone help me my mum used to collect pottery,it was beautifully hand painted with anenomes amongst other things not much info but wondered if anyone could tell me the makers
Just got my iPad there are no apps for answer bank how can I put a shortcut on my desktop
Got a friend who suffers with Reynaulds, made these for her to wear indoors.
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Please can anyone tell me what paints and glues will adhere to polystyrene for painting model scenery. Are there any difficulties? I want them for model train scenery. Many thanks, Bramleyboy.