Have I mentioned how much I love casting glass? It’s the journey not the destination, right? Casting is a rather involved process that can turn off even the most passionate glass folk. Not me though. And certainly not Cynthia Morgan. The results of cast glass are so lovely. Here we have part 2 of Cynthia’s lesson on casting, open face, going from clay to plaster to glass. This produces one of kind pieces, although if you really wanted to make repeats you could make a rubber mold off of the glass and then do waxes and lost wax casting. I do like working from clay to plaster to glass since it’s pretty straight forward. So check out Cynthia’s new lesson and you’ll be that much closer to making your own cast glass.
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Christmas Poinsettia Candle Cozy Crochet Pattern – A Pretty Little Holiday Make for Battery Tea Lights
If you love adding little handmade touches to your Christmas decorating, this Christmas Poinsettia Candle Cozy from CraftBits is such a pretty project. It is festive, eye-catching, and just the sort of small crochet make that can add a lovely pop of holiday color to a table, shelf, or mantel.
What I really like about this pattern is that it feels special without being overwhelming. It is a sweet seasonal project for dressing up battery tea lights, and the poinsettia design gives it that classic Christmas look that never gets old. It would be gorgeous as part of a holiday centerpiece or made up in a few sets for decorating around the house.
You might have seen this one featured on Crochet.CraftGossip before, and it is easy to see why it is worth another look. It is cheerful, decorative, and a lovely way to bring a little crochet into your Christmas styling without taking on a huge project.
If you are in the mood for a small festive make, this one is definitely a pretty pick.
Featured Project: Christmas Poinsettia Candle Cozy – Free Crochet Pattern