Sunday 28 April 2013

Un-Boxing Mosaic Coaster Kit

We have decided to do quick review of this great kit which allows you to create 4 mosaic coasters. We have also demonstrated the creation of a coaster using all the components of the kit.



Wednesday 17 April 2013

Gold Leaf Tram Numbers

One of our staff members is an active member of the Sydney Tramway Museum at Loftus and what better way to try out the new gold leaf Alderson Arts and Crafts have in stock than to use it to apply the finishing touches to a tram he was involved in the repainting of.

This video shows a technique of applying gold leaf using a stencil which was created using simple, low cost masking tape.



Sunday 14 April 2013

Plasters and Gypsum Cements

Plasters and Gypsums of all types are used in making master models for mould making. What is the best material to use for your purpose? It all depends on what you .... Read More

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Sunday 7 April 2013

Model Making Materials and Tools

Making an original model is a lot easier than most people believe and for creative people offers the opportunity to create copyright pieces of art.

Materials used to create models include plaster, wax, would, metal or clay to mention just a few. Clay in its many forms is probably the most popular due to the fact that it is easily manipulated by hand and with simple tools.

This article talks about the materials and tools you can use to sculpt and create your own models.

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