Craft Focus - June/July 2022 (Issue 91)

SINCLAIRS It’s hip to be square and it certainly is with these brand new ‘PRO Gecko’ square tiles. Sized at 148mm x 148mm, they’re made for Instagram posting perfection! They’re also great for creating tradable sketch cards with arty friends. They’re vailable in two paper types – white 300gsm (203Ibs) medium surface watercolour cartridge paper and jet black 200gsm (135Ibs) medium surface toned card. Also on the smaller side is the ‘PRO Gecko’ A6 Watercolour postcard pad – containing 20 sheets of 300gsm (203Ibs) white, medium surface, watercolour cartridge paper ideal of creating a thoughtful keepsake for those you hold dear that aren’t so near. hello@artgeckosketch.com www.artgeckosketch.com VIRIDIAN If you want an affordable crafting session or have a budget for a loved one’s birthday, Circulo has a kit just for you. Whether you want to swing in the trees with the monkeys or dress up as a ladybird, Circulo will have a kit for you. With many designs to choose from, you can spend your summer crocheting a little friend that will make you smile, or a child will treasure and hug at night. The kit comes with everything you need so you can start the journey wherever and whenever you want. office@viridianltd.co.uk https://viridianyarn.com EXACLAIR ExaClair Limited has announced the addition of a new origami garland creative box to its wide range of handicraft products from Clairefontaine. The box contains everything needed to create a vivid floral garland, including 50 sheets of premium 9cm x 9cm sized 70gsm origami paper and a step-by-step instructions sheet. For an extra magical touch to this delicate and pretty flower garland, the kit comes with 10 LED lights, which are battery powered (batteries not included). Lawrence Savage, Marketing Manager at ExaClair, says, “This creative box makes the perfect gift for inspiring origami enthusiasts, as well as giving those new to the art of paper folding an opportunity to try out different techniques.” +44 (0)1553 696 600 sales@exaclair.co.uk www.exaclairlimited.com ANCIENT WISDOM Back by popular demand are some of the components that make up the hugely popular soap flower bouquets. Now the crafty and creative can design their own products. You can sell the flowers on a pick and mix basis. Drop the flowers in the bath and they will dissolve to soap or keep to display. They are lightly scented and available in a wide range of colours. +44 (0)1142 729 165 care@ancientwisdom.biz www.ancientwisdom.biz 52

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