Craft Focus - Dec 2017/Jan 2018 (Issue 64)

110 craft focus baby, it’s cold outside Water tight Cloud9 Matte Laminates by Cloud9 feature six of Cloud9’s most popular and fun prints but re-introduced as a sophisticated collection of laminates. The lovely matte PU coating on these prints still remain certified organic. The range is perfect for projects that need to be drip or shower-proof such as umbrellas, bibs, aprons, outerwear and bags. Cloud9 fabrics are distributed in the UK by Hantex +44 (0)1754 820 800 sales@hantex.co.uk hantex.co.uk By candle light What better time to start a craft-like candle making than winter. Light your own beautiful homemade candle and fill your home with a Christmas scent with the beautiful candle making kits from Peak Dale Products. The starter kit has enough of everything to make eight to 12 dyed, scented candles and includes the dyes, scents, paraffin wax, other tools and full instructions. For slightly more experienced candle makers, the Ultimate Candle kit contains enough wax for dozens of candles, seven moulds of different shapes, plenty of dye and scents and lots of extras. The kit is perfect for those bulk candle makers, and the company also stocks a wide selection of candle making add-ons including wax, stearin, wick, wick holders and mould seal. Soy wax and bees wax are also available. Peak Dale Products +44 (0)1298 78 447 sales@peakdaleproducts.co.uk peakdaleproducts.co.uk Dyeing for colour Basic dyes are one-of-a-kind among fabric dyes because of their versatility. They are some of the brightest dyes that exist, and they’re easy to use on a variety of difficult-to-dye materials. Wood, paper, potpourri, acrylic fibres like yarn, reeds, leather, and even some types of plastic can be dyed with Basic Dyes. Basic Dyes are also soluble in alcohol, so they can be made into alcohol inks or used in situations where you don’t want the surface to get wet with water. This is a particularly good for woods that are likely to warp or for soft leather. These dyes are a crucial tool for the home decorator and the artist who needs to colour anything and everything. Art Van Go offers basic dyes from Jacquard in 13 stunning colours. Jacquard Products are distributed by Art Van Go +44 (0)1438 814 946 art@artvango.co.uk artvango.co.uk