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Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3
27/02/2010 ................................................................................................. 4
Unique plate made from egg shell ..................................................................................................................... 4
23/03/2010 ................................................................................................. 7
Make a belt from old tyres ..................................................................................................................... 7
23/03/2010 ................................................................................................. 9
Make Eggshell Ornaments- Egg shell craft for kids- ideas for Easter arts and crafts ..................................................................................................................... 9
23/03/2010 ................................................................................................. 15
Clay Crocodile staple ..................................................................................................................... 15
23/03/2010 ................................................................................................. 19
Make leather and sedge handbags - Summer collection handbag ..................................................................................................................... 19
28/03/2010 ................................................................................................. 23
Make penguin from socks with pictures ..................................................................................................................... 23
28/03/2010 ................................................................................................. 26
Make candy box - gift box (with pictures) ..................................................................................................................... 26
28/03/2010 ................................................................................................. 30
Make Cute Glasses case - pen case - Lion and pig (with pictures) ..................................................................................................................... 30
28/03/2010 ................................................................................................. 38
Make necklace from old magazines- unique handmade bracelets, earrings, necklaces ..................................................................................................................... 38
28/03/2010 ................................................................................................. 46
Make felt key charm-phone charm (cute couple monkey) ..................................................................................................................... 46
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Introduction Unique handmade shop have just launched in 2010 by an Aston University's student. It is the collection of
all unique and neat handmade gifts and toys designed and made from creative and young students. Only
best quality raw material, workmanship and creative ideas are seen as acceptable in creation of our unique
handmade shop. Most of our products are unique and 100% handmade that you could not find from
anywhere else with very reasonable prices.
Each unique handmade gifts and toys are carefully hand-trimmed and every step of
the way attention to accurate detail is paramount. It is a wonderful gifts and toys to
you, your family and friends.
We set up Unique Handmade Blog with the aim of helping designers, artists &
makers just like us to promote and grow their small business and to find a place in
a market overflowing with mass produced imports. Besides, we help people with the
same hobbies to create their own gifts as well as doing business.
Our products are limited edition; we only produce a small amount. We are committed to customer
satisfaction and promise to providing our customers with quality and friendly services. We update our
products frequently so please check our site regularly.
Please come and encourage us to continue provide satisfaction.
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27/02/2010
Unique plate made from egg shell
Preparation:
- Egg shells (cleaned)
- Plate (plastic or wood)
- Glue
- Black Paint
- Glossy Paint
Step 1
- You need to paint the plate black
Step 2:
- Smash egg shells. Then cover the plate with glue and place the
smashed egg shells on it.
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Step 3:
- Use tooth pick will be easier to relocate in small area.
Try to make the plate fully covered by egg shells
Step 4:
- When the glue dry, using glossy paint on
Step 5:
- Using white paint to draw picture on the plate.
Note: Do not use for storing food.
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Now you can enjoy
It look like professional art
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23/03/2010
Make a belt from old tyres Preparation:
Old tyres
Belt buckle
Rivets
A pair of scissors
A slot punch
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Let get started
Step 1
Clean the old tyre and cut the belt from the old tyre. The belt should be 1 foot longer than the
waist measurement and equal in width to the interior width of the chosen buckle.
Step 2:
Place a slot punch on the belt. The first two holes should be placed 1/4 inch from the belt end, and each
hole should be 1/4 inch from the belt's edges.
Step 3:
Insert the buckle prong through the punched slot so that the buckle is correctly positioned. Fold the uncut
belt end back so that the rivet holes are lined up, and insert the rivets from the underside of the belt.
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Finished belt
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Make Eggshell Ornaments- Egg shell craft for kids- ideas
for Easter arts and crafts Preparation
Egg shells
Tacky glue or school glue
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Beads
Acrylic colours
Catgut (or string) Pair of scissors
Ribbon, rick-rack, or metallic braid ( 1/8 inch size is the best)
Lets get started
Step 1: Poke a large hole in the egg
Step 2: Paint the egg with Acrylic colours ( be careful not to break the egg, you can choose your favourite colours)
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Step 3: start cutting holes in the front of the eggs with a very sharp
pair of scissors. Cut holes large enough so that you are able to
set a scene inside. Cut slowly and be patient. Sometimes it might
help to poke a hole with the pin to get started.
Step 4: let the paint dry, then apply glue on egg shell
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Step 5: Apply beads when the glue is still wet
Step 6: Make a hanger
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Step 7: Field test the amount of ribbon or braid or whatever that it
takes to circle the egg hole in the front of the egg (see picture).
Cut the ribbon and glue into place. Let the glue dry.
Step 8: set a scene inside
There are some examples that you
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Clay Crocodile staple
Preparation
- Clay (colour: green, white, black and yellow)
- A staple
- A pencil
- A knife
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Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
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Step 4:
Step 5:
Step 6:
Step 7:
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Step 8
Step 9:
Step 10: Make the crocodile teeth
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Step 11:
Step 12: the finished clay crocodile staple
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Make leather and sedge handbags - Summer collection
handbag
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Preparation:
- A leather and sedge handbag
- Spay paint (pink)
- Ribbon
- Needle and thread
- A pair of scissors
Step 1: Spay the handbag
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Step 2: Stitch ribbon on the handbag and the handle
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As the result, you will have a beautiful leather and
sedge handbag as the picture below
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28/03/2010
Make penguin from socks with pictures Preparation
- a black sock
- a white sock
- a pair of scissors
- Needle and thread
- A marker (or pen)
- Ribbon or felt flower
Let's get started
Step 1:
- Cut off the ankle of the sock and stitch
up the hem
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Step 2:
- Use the remaining ( that had been cut
off from the sock) and felt fabric to make
wings and beak of penguin
Step 3:
- Stuff the sock as shown
Step 4:
- Use the marker to draw the stomach
- Cut the white sock and sew to body to
make the stomach and legs as shown
( Use the ankle of the white sock to
make penguin's legs).
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Step 5:
Step 6:
- Sew the wings to body
Step 7:
- Sew beak and eyes
Step 8:
- Sew ribbon and felt flower to the
penguin
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Make candy box - gift box (with pictures) The things you need
- A card ( any colour you like)
- Pen
- A shape knife, a pair of scissors, a ruler
-
Let's get started
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Step 1:
- Draw a square ( you decide its size)
- Draw two squares next to it
- Draw 1 rectangular above and 1
rectangular below.
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Step 2:
Step 4:
- You can draw and decorate anything in
the card ( or simply choose the cotton
card with decoration)
Step 5:
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Candy box-chocolate box
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In fact, you can make a bigger gift box
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Make Cute Glasses case - pen case - Lion and pig (with
pictures)
Preparation:
- Foam sheets ( choose the ones with sticky back sheets)
- Cotton sheets ( 2mm thick)
- A pair of scissors, a ruler
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- A black pen
- Glue
Step 1: Use cotton sheet
Cut into small pieces
1 piece: 14,5 x 5 cm ( C1)
2 pieces: 14,5 x 3 cm ( C2)
2 pieces: 6, 2 x 3,5 cm (C3)
1 piece: 15,7 x 6,2 cm (C4)
Step 2: Use foam sheet
Cut into small pieces ( same size as the cotton pieces)
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2 piece: 14,5 x 5 cm ( F1)
4 pieces: 14,5 x 3 cm ( F2)
4 pieces: 6, 2 x 3,5 cm (F3)
The foam with sticky back sheets, peal and stick the foams pieces to both sides of the cotton
pieces.
Stick F1 to C1 to F1 (stick the foams pieces to both sides of the cotton pieces)
Stick F2 to C2 to F2
Stick F3 to C3 to F3
We have C4 left ( which is the cotton piece 15,7 x 6,2 cm)
Step 3:
Build a box as shown (use glue)
We have C4 left ( which is the cotton piece 15,7 x 6,2 cm)
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Step 4:
Cut 2 pieces of foam as shown
Then stick these foam pieces to both side of the C4
Step 5: Cut the lion face
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Stick the head to body
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Cute Glasses cases - pen case - Lion and pig
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28/03/2010
Make necklace from old magazines- unique handmade
bracelets, earrings, necklaces The things you needs
- Old magazines
- A pair of scissors
- A pen
- A ruler
- Gloss paint
- A toothpick
- Glue
- Wire
Let's get started:
Step 1:
- Use pen to draw the lines on the
magazines ( as shown )
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- Cut along the lines
Step 2: - Use a toothpick to roll the paper.
- Tightly roll the paper from triangle's
base to the end, then glue to stabilize.
Step 3: - Apply gloss paint
- Let them dry for 2 or 3 days
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Unique handmade necklaces
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Unique handmade earrings
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Unique handmade bracelets
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Make felt key charm-phone charm (cute couple monkey) Preparation
- Felt fabric ( you can choose your
favourite colour)
- Cotton wool ( or anything to stuff into)
- Needle and threads
Let's get started
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Step 1: - Draw a monkey on a felt then cut out of
the felt.
Step 2: - We need 2 piece as shown
One with tail and the other one without
tail.
Step 3: - Use a white or yellow felt fabric to make
face.
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Step 4: - Stitch the face and arms to body
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- Then sew two piece together
- Remember to stuff the cotton wool into
it.
- Notice: When stitching the hem around
the head, stitch a small piece into the
head as shown to hang.
Step 5: Wear scarf for a little monkey. (optional)
Make another monkey like this with
different colour.
Cute couple monkey - felt- phone charm- key charm.
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Good luck
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