#handmade — Public Fediverse posts
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Sunset in the meadow...
Enjoy my second artwork in my new series of abstracted acrylic paintings with the theme "In the meadow".
--> https://karenkasparartprints.com/featured/sunset-in-the-meadow-karen-kaspar.html
#art #painting #artist #arte #contemporaryArt #colorful #abstract #abstractart #colors #InteriorDesign #kunst #ArtForSale #handmade #MastoArt #FediArt #FediGiftShop #MastodonArt #BuyIntoArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #creativeToots #ArtMatters #HumanArtist #ArtCollector #meadow #sunset #nature #pink
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Sunset in the meadow...
Enjoy my second artwork in my new series of abstracted acrylic paintings with the theme "In the meadow".
--> https://karenkasparartprints.com/featured/sunset-in-the-meadow-karen-kaspar.html
#art #painting #artist #arte #contemporaryArt #colorful #abstract #abstractart #colors #InteriorDesign #kunst #ArtForSale #handmade #MastoArt #FediArt #FediGiftShop #MastodonArt #BuyIntoArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #creativeToots #ArtMatters #HumanArtist #ArtCollector #meadow #sunset #nature #pink
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Sunset in the meadow...
Enjoy my second artwork in my new series of abstracted acrylic paintings with the theme "In the meadow".
--> https://karenkasparartprints.com/featured/sunset-in-the-meadow-karen-kaspar.html
#art #painting #artist #arte #contemporaryArt #colorful #abstract #abstractart #colors #InteriorDesign #kunst #ArtForSale #handmade #MastoArt #FediArt #FediGiftShop #MastodonArt #BuyIntoArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #creativeToots #ArtMatters #HumanArtist #ArtCollector #meadow #sunset #nature #pink
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Sunset in the meadow...
Enjoy my second artwork in my new series of abstracted acrylic paintings with the theme "In the meadow".
--> https://karenkasparartprints.com/featured/sunset-in-the-meadow-karen-kaspar.html
#art #painting #artist #arte #contemporaryArt #colorful #abstract #abstractart #colors #InteriorDesign #kunst #ArtForSale #handmade #MastoArt #FediArt #FediGiftShop #MastodonArt #BuyIntoArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #creativeToots #ArtMatters #HumanArtist #ArtCollector #meadow #sunset #nature #pink
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Sunset in the meadow...
Enjoy my second artwork in my new series of abstracted acrylic paintings with the theme "In the meadow".
--> https://karenkasparartprints.com/featured/sunset-in-the-meadow-karen-kaspar.html
#art #painting #artist #arte #contemporaryArt #colorful #abstract #abstractart #colors #InteriorDesign #kunst #ArtForSale #handmade #MastoArt #FediArt #FediGiftShop #MastodonArt #BuyIntoArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #creativeToots #ArtMatters #HumanArtist #ArtCollector #meadow #sunset #nature #pink
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About 23 years ago I painted an ultra modern piece. We had a mid-century vibe going at the time and it worked well. It's been hanging in the farmhouse for over 7 years now and I kept seeing the shapes as flowers, so I finally brought them to life! Makes me feel alive!
#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #handmadeart #handmade #midcenturymodern #modern #mod #midcentury #colorful #flower #floral #flowers #florida #floridalife #painting #paintings #SharonCummingsArt
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Working on some tropical beauties for an exhibition. I was invited to show my work for a month in the Lakewood Ranch FL Library. Original paintings with a Florida vibe. 🙂
#hibiscus #tropical #art #artwork #fediart #mastoart #handmade #handmadeart #painting #paintings #florida #floridalife #artist #artists #original #originalart #flower #flowers #flowerfriday #summer #summertime #creative #creativity #SharonCummingsArt
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🪡 Ein 🌱 Kissen fertig nähen - heute mal als #LEINfluencerin 😂
#Hannover #Leinen #Sticken #Embroidery #EmbroideryArt #broderie #eco #vegan #handmade
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Creativity in 2nd Grade: The World of Fairy Tales and Handicrafts
https://www.steinerskolen-norge.no/display/edecf743-896a-184e-9f3e-bb7137256608
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Creativity in 2nd Grade: The World of Fairy Tales and Handicrafts
https://www.steinerskolen-norge.no/display/edecf743-896a-184e-9f3e-bb7137256608
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Cérina une poupée enchantée signée la_fabrique_de_lou qui a su trouver sa place au milieu des fougères. 🌿
Ce modèle est si bien conçu et son corps si bien pensé ! Il y a tellement de détails plaisants à voir prendre forme au fil des tours.
Ne vous y trompez pas, malgré les apparences il y a peu de coutures. Celle en moi qui n'aime pas ça est ravie comme jamais 😆
C'était un plaisir de pouvoir la tester.Merci encore pour ta confiance 🥰
📋 Modèle : la_fabrique_de_lou
🧶 Fils : coton Maxi sugar rush de scheepjes - crochet 1,5 mm#amigurumis #crochet #crocheting #handmade #artisanat #creation #crochetproject #amigurumipattern #crochetpattern #patterntesting
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Lust auf ein cozy Online-Crafting-Treffen? Samstag ist wieder #VersponnenerSalon! LGBTQ+-friendly. Neurospicy peeps welcome.
Link gibt es via PN!Was: Versponnener Salon - Online Crafting-Meeting - LGBTQ+-friendly
Wann: 30.05.2026 um 17.00 Uhr
Wo: Big Blue Button - Link via PN
Gern 🔁
#handarbeiten #stricken #nähen #häkeln #sewing #diy #handmade #meetUp #crafting
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"Reading Nook"
Teableau for 05/27/26Shout-out for Bittersweet Country by Elaine Long.
#Tea #Books #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #BlackTea #Handmade #Sewing #Embroidery #Needlwork #VintageChina #Reading #ElaineLong
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"Reading Nook"
Teableau for 05/27/26Shout-out for Bittersweet Country by Elaine Long.
#Tea #Books #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #BlackTea #Handmade #Sewing #Embroidery #Needlwork #VintageChina #Reading #ElaineLong
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"Reading Nook"
Teableau for 05/27/26Shout-out for Bittersweet Country by Elaine Long.
#Tea #Books #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #BlackTea #Handmade #Sewing #Embroidery #Needlwork #VintageChina #Reading #ElaineLong
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"Reading Nook"
Teableau for 05/27/26Shout-out for Bittersweet Country by Elaine Long.
#Tea #Books #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #BlackTea #Handmade #Sewing #Embroidery #Needlwork #VintageChina #Reading #ElaineLong
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"Reading Nook"
Teableau for 05/27/26Shout-out for Bittersweet Country by Elaine Long.
#Tea #Books #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #BlackTea #Handmade #Sewing #Embroidery #Needlwork #VintageChina #Reading #ElaineLong
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Always stay curious....
Curious kitten and ladybird on a daisy - hand-painted watercolor
--> https://karenkasparartprints.com/featured/curious-kitten-and-ladybird-on-a-daisy-karen-kaspar.html#ladybug #wildflowers #flowers #art #painting #cats #caturday #CatLovers #pets #cute #animals #kitten #AnimalArt #gingercat #ArtForSale #giftideas #watercolor #aquarelle #handmade #kunst #cat #artist #arte #kitty #kittens #katze #BuyIntoArt #CatsOfMastodon #MastoArt #FediArt #FediGiftShop #MastodonArt #catstodon #WhiskersWednesday #curiosity
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Always stay curious....
Curious kitten and ladybird on a daisy - hand-painted watercolor
--> https://karenkasparartprints.com/featured/curious-kitten-and-ladybird-on-a-daisy-karen-kaspar.html#ladybug #wildflowers #flowers #art #painting #cats #caturday #CatLovers #pets #cute #animals #kitten #AnimalArt #gingercat #ArtForSale #giftideas #watercolor #aquarelle #handmade #kunst #cat #artist #arte #kitty #kittens #katze #BuyIntoArt #CatsOfMastodon #MastoArt #FediArt #FediGiftShop #MastodonArt #catstodon #WhiskersWednesday #curiosity
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Always stay curious....
Curious kitten and ladybird on a daisy - hand-painted watercolor
--> https://karenkasparartprints.com/featured/curious-kitten-and-ladybird-on-a-daisy-karen-kaspar.html#ladybug #wildflowers #flowers #art #painting #cats #caturday #CatLovers #pets #cute #animals #kitten #AnimalArt #gingercat #ArtForSale #giftideas #watercolor #aquarelle #handmade #kunst #cat #artist #arte #kitty #kittens #katze #BuyIntoArt #CatsOfMastodon #MastoArt #FediArt #FediGiftShop #MastodonArt #catstodon #WhiskersWednesday #curiosity
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Always stay curious....
Curious kitten and ladybird on a daisy - hand-painted watercolor
--> https://karenkasparartprints.com/featured/curious-kitten-and-ladybird-on-a-daisy-karen-kaspar.html#ladybug #wildflowers #flowers #art #painting #cats #caturday #CatLovers #pets #cute #animals #kitten #AnimalArt #gingercat #ArtForSale #giftideas #watercolor #aquarelle #handmade #kunst #cat #artist #arte #kitty #kittens #katze #BuyIntoArt #CatsOfMastodon #MastoArt #FediArt #FediGiftShop #MastodonArt #catstodon #WhiskersWednesday #curiosity
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Always stay curious....
Curious kitten and ladybird on a daisy - hand-painted watercolor
--> https://karenkasparartprints.com/featured/curious-kitten-and-ladybird-on-a-daisy-karen-kaspar.html#ladybug #wildflowers #flowers #art #painting #cats #caturday #CatLovers #pets #cute #animals #kitten #AnimalArt #gingercat #ArtForSale #giftideas #watercolor #aquarelle #handmade #kunst #cat #artist #arte #kitty #kittens #katze #BuyIntoArt #CatsOfMastodon #MastoArt #FediArt #FediGiftShop #MastodonArt #catstodon #WhiskersWednesday #curiosity
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(Maybe I should write the text before hitting Yip Post)
So, I have a few more of these, the foxy versions (of course). There is still the Eevee one with the large foxes on the outside where I will not get another fabric from. So it will be the last one I will have. Also the paws bag will be the last because I like the softshell material more and it does not have this print available.
I am sorry I can't really give a discount on these because everything is getting expensive constantly. But they are all paw made with love and very overengineered. Stuff should last, I only want to sell you one bag ever. Hm, bad for business. :neofoxgoogly:
Anyway, if you'd like to have one :neofoxfloofhappyblep: https://keeya.arcticfluff.eu/shop/fox-bags
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I’ve been working on and off for years on this gothic Raggedy Anne. I just keep getting interrupted with other projects. I finally finished her hair and now I’m pulling fabric for her dress.
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I’ve been working on and off for years on this gothic Raggedy Anne. I just keep getting interrupted with other projects. I finally finished her hair and now I’m pulling fabric for her dress.
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I’ve been working on and off for years on this gothic Raggedy Anne. I just keep getting interrupted with other projects. I finally finished her hair and now I’m pulling fabric for her dress.
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I’ve been working on and off for years on this gothic Raggedy Anne. I just keep getting interrupted with other projects. I finally finished her hair and now I’m pulling fabric for her dress.
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"Classy"
Teableau for 05/26/26This cup and saucer, made in Japan, are so very pretty, aren't they?
#Tea #VintageChina #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #BlackTea #Handmade #Sewing #MortarAndPestle #EstateTea #EnglishTeaStore
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"Classy"
Teableau for 05/26/26This cup and saucer, made in Japan, are so very pretty, aren't they?
#Tea #VintageChina #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #BlackTea #Handmade #Sewing #MortarAndPestle #EstateTea #EnglishTeaStore
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"Classy"
Teableau for 05/26/26This cup and saucer, made in Japan, are so very pretty, aren't they?
#Tea #VintageChina #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #BlackTea #Handmade #Sewing #MortarAndPestle #EstateTea #EnglishTeaStore
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"Classy"
Teableau for 05/26/26This cup and saucer, made in Japan, are so very pretty, aren't they?
#Tea #VintageChina #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #BlackTea #Handmade #Sewing #MortarAndPestle #EstateTea #EnglishTeaStore
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"Classy"
Teableau for 05/26/26This cup and saucer, made in Japan, are so very pretty, aren't they?
#Tea #VintageChina #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #BlackTea #Handmade #Sewing #MortarAndPestle #EstateTea #EnglishTeaStore
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"Flight Pattern"
Teableau for 05/25/26My intention was for the fluttering butterflies of the cozy and the drifting blue leaves of the tea towel to bracket the sensation of upward lift that the glass basket imparts.
#Tea #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #VintageChina #VintageGlass #WhiteTea #StashTeas #Handmade #Sewing #FentonGlass #ArtGlass #Elderflower
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"Flight Pattern"
Teableau for 05/25/26My intention was for the fluttering butterflies of the cozy and the drifting blue leaves of the tea towel to bracket the sensation of upward lift that the glass basket imparts.
#Tea #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #VintageChina #VintageGlass #WhiteTea #StashTeas #Handmade #Sewing #FentonGlass #ArtGlass #Elderflower
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"Flight Pattern"
Teableau for 05/25/26My intention was for the fluttering butterflies of the cozy and the drifting blue leaves of the tea towel to bracket the sensation of upward lift that the glass basket imparts.
#Tea #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #VintageChina #VintageGlass #WhiteTea #StashTeas #Handmade #Sewing #FentonGlass #ArtGlass #Elderflower
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"Flight Pattern"
Teableau for 05/25/26My intention was for the fluttering butterflies of the cozy and the drifting blue leaves of the tea towel to bracket the sensation of upward lift that the glass basket imparts.
#Tea #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #VintageChina #VintageGlass #WhiteTea #StashTeas #Handmade #Sewing #FentonGlass #ArtGlass #Elderflower
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"Flight Pattern"
Teableau for 05/25/26My intention was for the fluttering butterflies of the cozy and the drifting blue leaves of the tea towel to bracket the sensation of upward lift that the glass basket imparts.
#Tea #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #VintageChina #VintageGlass #WhiteTea #StashTeas #Handmade #Sewing #FentonGlass #ArtGlass #Elderflower
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How Much Yarn Do You Actually Need for a Sweater?
Ah yes. The universal crochet and knitting experience:
You walk into the yarn store for “just enough” yarn for a sweater…
…and somehow leave with either 3 skeins too few, 12 skeins too many…or a new emotional support color you did not plan for.Let’s fix that.
Because figuring out sweater yarn amounts feels suspiciously like guessing how many fries your family will steal off your plate: technically there’s math involved, but chaos is always a factor.
The Short Answer
Most adult sweaters need somewhere between:
- 1,000–2,500 yards of yarn
- OR about 5–16 skeins
depending on:
- Size
- Yarn weight
- Stitch pattern
- Sleeve length
- Whether you crochet or knit
- And whether you make “cropped” mean actually cropped or “accidentally forgot to keep measuring”
The Biggest Thing Nobody Tells Beginners
Not all skeins are equal.
One skein can be:
- 90 yards
- 220 yards
- 400+ yards
which means:
“I used 8 skeins” tells us absolutely nothing useful.
That’s like saying:
“I drove 4 roads to get here.”
Great. Were they highways or Walmart parking lots?
Always check yardage. NOT just skein count.
Average Yarn Amounts for Sweaters
Fingering Weight
(Thin yarn. Beautiful. Takes approximately 84 years.)
Typical yardage:
- Small: 1,400–1,800 yards
- XL+: 2,000–3,000 yards
Perfect for:
- Lightweight garments
- Fancy drape
- People with patience and good wrist health
DK Weight
(The “I want it pretty but also sometime this decade” yarn.)
Typical yardage:
- Small: 1,200–1,600 yards
- XL+: 1,800–2,300 yards
One of the most common sweater weights because it balances:
- warmth
- drape
- sanity
Worsted Weight
(The yarn equivalent of mashed potatoes. Reliable. Comforting. Everywhere.)
Typical yardage:
- Small: 1,000–1,400 yards
- XL+: 1,600–2,200 yards
This is the sweet spot for a lot of crocheters.
Also:
Crochet in worsted weight can eat yarn like a teenage boy raiding the fridge after football practice.Especially if you love:
- puff stitches
- bobbles
- cables
- “texture”
Texture is beautiful.
Texture is also a yarn tax.Bulky Weight
(Fast projects. Sweaty projects.)
Typical yardage:
- Small: 700–1,000 yards
- XL+: 1,200–1,600 yards
You use fewer yards…
but the skeins themselves are often smaller than you expect.This is how people end up panic-ordering dye lots at 2 a.m.
Crochet vs Knitting: The Yarn Hunger Games
Here’s the truth:
Crochet usually uses 25–40% more yarn than knitting.
Why?
Because crochet stitches are thicker and taller.Knitting:
graceful fabric goddess
Crochet:
“I built this sweater with structural integrity.”
So if you see a knit sweater pattern using:
- 1,200 yards
a crochet version with similar coverage may need:
- 1,500–1,800 yards
Minimum.
The 3 Things That Secretly Destroy Your Yarn Estimate
1. Long Sleeves
Sleeves consume shocking amounts of yarn.
You think:
“They’re just arm tubes.”
Wrong.
Those tubes are greedy.
Especially oversized balloon sleeves that look cute online and then quietly inhale half your yarn stash.
2. Length
Cropped sweaters save yarn.
Tunic-length sweaters?
Those are practically blankets with neck holes.3. Stitch Choice
Some stitches are tiny yarn snacks.
Others are full buffet mode.
Low yarn usage:
- basic double crochet
- granny stitch
- mesh
High yarn usage:
- bobbles
- cables
- waffle stitch
- alpine stitch
- anything that makes you say: “Ooo texture.”
The “Buy Extra” Rule
Always buy extra yarn.
Always.
Because:
- dye lots change
- yarn gets discontinued
- manufacturers vanish into the mist
- and somehow one sleeve always needs more yarn than basic mathematics suggests
Safe rule:
- Buy 10–20% extra
Worst case:
You have leftovers.Which means:
Congratulations.
You now own “future project yarn.”Also known as:
a bin you refuse to throw away for the next 11 years.
What About Plus Sizes?
Let’s say this louder for the yarn companies in the back:
Plus-size sweaters need significantly more yarn.
And yes, sometimes pattern estimates are wildly unrealistic.
A rough estimate:
- Each size increase may add 100–300+ yards
depending on: - fit
- stitch density
- sleeve style
- length
Oversized cardigan + bulky texture + long sleeves?
You are entering “small yarn store purchase” territory. Ask me how I know…Quick Cheat Sheet
Yarn WeightAverage Adult SweaterFingering1,400–3,000 ydsDK1,200–2,300 ydsWorsted1,000–2,200 ydsBulky700–1,600 ydsFinal Advice From Every Fiber Artist Ever
If you’re standing in the yarn aisle asking:
“Should I get one more skein?”
The answer is yes.
It has always been yes.
Because the emotional pain of leftover yarn is NOTHING compared to:
- losing yarn chicken
- mismatched dye lots
- or making one sleeve 3 inches shorter and pretending it was intentional
And honestly?
#beginnerCrochetTips #Crochet #crochetBlog #crochetCardigan #crochetCommunity #crochetDesign #crochetFashion #crochetForBeginners #crochetHumor #crochetInspiration #crochetLife #CrochetPatterns #crochetProject #crochetSweater #CrochetTips #crochetTutorial #crochetPattern #fiberArts #handmade #handmadeWardrobe #howMuchYarnForASweater #sweaterQuantityCalculator #worstedWeightYarn #yarn #yarnAddict #yarnCrafts #yarnEstimation #yarnStash
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Harvesting Chives with a Sickle – Fast & Regrowing 🌱👨🌾 https://www.allforgardening.com/1791141/harvesting-chives-with-a-sickle-fast-regrowing-%f0%9f%8c%b1%f0%9f%91%a8%f0%9f%8c%be/ #arizona #crafts #DiyProjects #handmade #LifeHacks #LifeSkills #MechanicalTips #phoenix #PracticalTutorials #Quick&EasyTips #RuralLife #RuralSkills #TheUnitedStates #TheUnitedStatesOfAmerica #TheUSA #VegetableGardening
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Harvesting Chives with a Sickle – Fast & Regrowing 🌱👨🌾 https://www.allforgardening.com/1791141/harvesting-chives-with-a-sickle-fast-regrowing-%f0%9f%8c%b1%f0%9f%91%a8%f0%9f%8c%be/ #arizona #crafts #DiyProjects #handmade #LifeHacks #LifeSkills #MechanicalTips #phoenix #PracticalTutorials #Quick&EasyTips #RuralLife #RuralSkills #TheUnitedStates #TheUnitedStatesOfAmerica #TheUSA #VegetableGardening
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I just finished making a mould for my new tile design---it's a goat 'admiring' a corn plant.
Mould on the left-sloppy test press with clay on the right.
other than one pesky air bubbly under the bird's wing (easy to fix) i'm happy with my casting!!! Hope you all are having a great day!
#art #clay #pottery #tile #goat #corn #kentucky #handmade #mastoArt #craft
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I just finished making a mould for my new tile design---it's a goat 'admiring' a corn plant.
Mould on the left-sloppy test press with clay on the right.
other than one pesky air bubbly under the bird's wing (easy to fix) i'm happy with my casting!!! Hope you all are having a great day!
#art #clay #pottery #tile #goat #corn #kentucky #handmade #mastoArt #craft
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I just finished making a mould for my new tile design---it's a goat 'admiring' a corn plant.
Mould on the left-sloppy test press with clay on the right.
other than one pesky air bubbly under the bird's wing (easy to fix) i'm happy with my casting!!! Hope you all are having a great day!
#art #clay #pottery #tile #goat #corn #kentucky #handmade #mastoArt #craft
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I just finished making a mould for my new tile design---it's a goat 'admiring' a corn plant.
Mould on the left-sloppy test press with clay on the right.
other than one pesky air bubbly under the bird's wing (easy to fix) i'm happy with my casting!!! Hope you all are having a great day!
#art #clay #pottery #tile #goat #corn #kentucky #handmade #mastoArt #craft
