Sculpture from single sheets of paper

Here is an interesting presentation of sculptures that have eash been cut from a single sheet of paper. The video doesn't seem to credit the maker, but it would seem to be the work of Peter Callesen who says "paper cut sculptures explore the probable and magical transformation of the flat sheet of paper into figures that expand into the space surrounding them".

How to make a Valentine's Day pop-up card

Making a coopered bucket

This video shows students learning to make a straight staved bucket at Tillers International, Michigan, USA, which offers classes in appropriate technology farming techniques and artisanal skills.

Thrum knitting

Thrumming is a method of making your knitwear really warm, just what you want for these chilly winter days. It adds thick wads of wool to the inside of the garment, most usually mittens and socks.



You can buy a thrum mitt or sock kit containing yarn, roving and instructions from my friends at Lismore Sheep Farm. If you don't want to make your own, they also sell finished thrum mittens and slippers.

Nuno felting

Gika Rector shows how to make a purse using nuno felting.



Written instructions for this nuno felted purse

Drilling beach glass

Here is one way to to drill holes in that nice piece of beach glass that you want to add to a piece of jewelry.

Podshaving (the craft of cricket bat making)

Julian Millichamp still makes cricket bats the traditional way.

Origami tree ornament or earrings