Yes, you read that correctly. Who knew you could reuse pencil shaves, right? The next thing we’ll learn is that you can recycle toenail clippings. Haha. Just kidding! That’s super gross. But, honestly, as DIY and upcycling trends continue to grow, this really doesn’t shock me. So before you go dumping that pencil sharpener out,…
11 Tools to Paint With / Crafts Hacks & Tips From EconoCrafts
So do you really want to see how far your creative mind can go? I’m about to blow your mind right now and open your mind to a whole new painting realm. Your kids will love this too and encourage them, as well, to think outside of the box.
What’s the Difference Between Acrylic Paint and Tempera Paint?
Do you know the difference between acrylic paint and tempera paint and when to use either one? Does it really matter which one you use? It absolutely does! The right paint makes all the difference. It would depend on what you’re looking to get out of the paint and on what surface/type of material you’re painting on. First, we’ll break down…
3 Crayon Hacks / 3 Crayon Craft Decorating Tricks
1. Decorate With Glue Gun & Crayons With Halloween approaching quickly, you might not be so motivated to decorate a pumpkin, however, a fast and easy way to decorate is by using crayons and a hot glue gun. First, peel off the paper wrap off the crayons you want to use. Then, plug in and heat…
3 Glue Hacks for Arts & Crafts
Crafting can be lots of fun and is a great stress reliever. But it can quickly turn into a disaster, especially if you’re working with glue. Whether you’re using regular Elmer’s glue or a hot glue gun, it takes just a second for you to ruin a craft you’d been meticulously working on. Thankfully, Econocrafts…
2 Crayon Hacks (How to Revive Dull Colored Crayons and How to Fix Broken Crayons)
Coloring can be very relaxing and fun. But, sometimes the colors dull and very often they break. Thankfully, Econocrafts has got you covered. Crayon Hack #1 – Reviving Your Crayons Crayons, for the most part, are very durable and can last a very long time. However, when storing crayons, one may notice it getting dull. This doesn’t…