March 13, 2021

Felt Ear Bud PodYou know how those wires get tangled with each other and with other things and get lost in the bottom of your handbag. Make this handy earbud pouch and you will always have them to hand.

 

Bangle Made of Transformer Wire and BeadsYou don't need expensive materials to craft jewelry. This time I want to show you how to make bangles for almost nothing. All you need is copper transformer wire from a damaged device, some beads and crochet skills.

 

Removing Stain and Oily Residue From Unfinished Walnut?Hello. I have a bare walnut butcher block desk top that I am getting ready to finish with Daly's Benmatte tung oil. It was my first time using a tack cloth and it left a sticky/oily residue on the surface of the wood after I sanded it. I then used 90% rubbing alcohol to remove the wax spots from the tack cloth. It removed most of the spots but at some point I must have splattered the surface with the alcohol leaving a white alcohol stain.

 

Repairing a Wedding Veil?This is my mother's wedding veil the halo part from 60 plus years ago, and has rust marks around the top part prob came from storing it for so long ,I dont want to throw it out (sentimental reasons) I would love to rejuvenate it if that is possible I got it when mum passed 18 months ago ,tia if any one can help

 

Value of Brandt Stacking Tables?Hello, these tables belonged to my parents, so I have no idea about the value. I'm wondering if they should be sold as-is, or if I would be affecting the value by refinishing them. If you could help me with an estimate of their value, I would appreciate it. Any suggestions would be helpful!

 

What Kind of a Bug Is This?Hello, I have found these first in the light fixture of my newly rented apartment. They were all dead. From the tiniest baby bugs that appeared orange, to older deep orange/red looking to dark brown grown bugs. Their tummies appear quite round. I have now found one crawling up my curtain.