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<channel><title><![CDATA[For the Love of Science - Craft Tutorials]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials]]></link><description><![CDATA[Craft Tutorials]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 23:17:33 -0800</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Paper Flower 201-Carnation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/paper-flower-201-carnation]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/paper-flower-201-carnation#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:22:45 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[paper craft]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/paper-flower-201-carnation</guid><description><![CDATA[Original instruction was found&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Folding Tree.&nbsp; This&nbsp;one is definitely a little more challenging than the kleenex flowers.                   First cut ~6 sheets of tissue paper in a circle.&nbsp; It's better if you don't fold the paper as shown, but if you don't have a circle to trace, folding and taking equal distance from the center does the job.                          Second, take an ink pen (pink) and color the edge as shown.         Third.&nbsp; Push the pipe clea [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Original instruction was found&nbsp;at the&nbsp;<a title="" href="http://foldingtrees.com/2008/08/flower-week-tissue-paper-carnations/" target="_blank">Folding Tree</a>.&nbsp; This&nbsp;one is definitely a little more challenging than the kleenex flowers.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/1035196.jpg?325" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">First cut ~6 sheets of tissue paper in a circle.&nbsp; It's better if you don't fold the paper as shown, but if you don't have a circle to trace, folding and taking equal distance from the center does the job.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/7355454_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/4820819_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:611px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/5644223_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Second, take an ink pen (pink) and color the edge as shown.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/8543354_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:735px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Third.&nbsp; Push the pipe cleaner through the center of&nbsp;6-7 sheets of tissue paper.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/8165288_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1067px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Bend the pipe cleaner and pass through the stack of tissue paper as shown.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/9464370_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:649px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Pull each layer and squish the bottom of paper so that it accepts the current shape.&nbsp; Keep doing this until the last paper is pulled through.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/1440330_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1067px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/3393523_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:816px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/2675165_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1068px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paper Flower 102a]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/paper-flower-102a]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/paper-flower-102a#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:34:45 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/paper-flower-102a</guid><description><![CDATA[      Here is a next step after the Kleenex flowers.&nbsp;These are the same tissue papers you'll find for wrapping presents.&nbsp; Also, some sort of wired material like pipe cleaners.&nbsp; If you're in Japan, we have tissue paper specifically for this application.This is a perfect Valentine's day craft project.&nbsp; It is inexpensive and very forgiving if you make mistakes.                            1. First fold a stack of tissue paper ~10-20 is what I use.&nbsp; fold the tissue paper in t [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:52.400548696845%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph">Here is a next step after the Kleenex flowers.&nbsp;These are the same tissue papers you'll find for wrapping presents.&nbsp; Also, some sort of wired material like pipe cleaners.&nbsp; If you're in Japan, we have tissue paper specifically for this application.<br />This is a perfect Valentine's day craft project.&nbsp; It is inexpensive and very forgiving if you make mistakes.</div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:47.599451303155%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/9513833.jpg?292" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">1. First fold a stack of tissue paper ~10-20 is what I use.&nbsp; fold the tissue paper in the manner as shown in the photos below.&nbsp; </div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/6884356_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/9833691_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/8769250_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph">2. Fold the (folded)&nbsp;paper in half as shown, so you know where the middle is.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/6495112_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">3. Place&nbsp;a pipe cleaner around the center of folded paper.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/6705348_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">4. This step is optional. Cut the ends of the paper to make deocrated petals.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/3864184_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">5. This is another optional step, which you may find will make the next step easier.&nbsp; Open up the folds as shown below.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/169704_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1067px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">6.&nbsp;Pull each petal up. &nbsp;I recommend is to go around and pull all sides equally. Keep going until all the petals are&nbsp;pulled up and separated from each another.&nbsp;</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/9920014_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/3094400_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Option A: You can cut the edge differently to try different designs.<br /><span>Option B: You can place a green sheet at the bottom of stack as shown here.<br /><span></span><br /><span></span>Try out&nbsp;different color combinations, thickness of paper, thickness of folds, to see the different types of beautiful flowers you can make!</span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/8242076_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/7595889_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/1832509_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inexpensive Frame]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/inexpensive-frame]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/inexpensive-frame#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 04:13:59 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[distressed look]]></category><category><![CDATA[wood craft]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/inexpensive-frame</guid><description><![CDATA[      I was inspired by Amanda's craft blog post on the Vintage Quote Frame.&nbsp; So, here's my first try.&nbsp; Instructions are on Amanda's page.&nbsp; Now&nbsp;that I know how easy and inexpensive this&nbsp;project is, next time, I'll be sure to capture each step to post.&nbsp; Doesn't it look lovely next to my paper carnations in a test tube?&nbsp; For now, I have written Love in Chinese and Japanese characters in preparation for valentine's day.&nbsp;                  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph">I was inspired by Amanda's craft blog post on <a title="" href="http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/04/vintage-quotation-frame.html" target="_blank">the Vintage Quote Frame</a>.&nbsp; So, here's my first try.&nbsp; Instructions are on Amanda's page.&nbsp; Now&nbsp;that I know how easy and inexpensive this&nbsp;project is, next time, I'll be sure to capture each step to post.&nbsp; Doesn't it look lovely next to my paper carnations in a test tube?&nbsp; For now, I have written Love in Chinese and Japanese characters in preparation for valentine's day.&nbsp; </div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/6839478_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:638px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simple Paper Flower 101-Kleenex Tissue Paper Flower]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/simple-paper-flower-101-kleenex-tissue-paper-flower]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/simple-paper-flower-101-kleenex-tissue-paper-flower#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2013 19:15:32 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[paper craft]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/simple-paper-flower-101-kleenex-tissue-paper-flower</guid><description><![CDATA[                Japanese children grow up making paper flowers starting&nbsp;in&nbsp;elementary schools (see link). These are used for school festivals and other events, it is not uncommon to get an assignment to make paper flowers at home.&nbsp; Believe me, not all Japanese people are good at crafts.&nbsp; We just get a lot more practice in school!&nbsp; Now there are some amazing crafters, too.&nbsp; Check this blog with beautiful flowers.&nbsp; I have to try this one next.&nbsp;&nbsp;This pos [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:37.997256515775%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/1436105.jpg?199" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:62.002743484225%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Japanese children grow up making paper flowers starting&nbsp;in&nbsp;elementary schools (see <a title="" href="http://cms.edu.city.kyoto.jp/weblog/index.php?id=114905&amp;date=20121002" target="_blank">link</a>). These are used for school festivals and other events, it is not uncommon to get an assignment to make paper flowers <a title="" href="http://kazukunart.exblog.jp/8672466/" target="_blank">at home</a>.&nbsp; Believe me, not all Japanese people are good at crafts.&nbsp; We just get a lot more practice in school!&nbsp; Now there are some amazing crafters, too.&nbsp; <br /><span></span><br /><span></span>Check this <a title="" href="http://ameblo.jp/heavenly-flowers2012/entry-11245889413.html" target="_blank">blog with beautiful flowers</a>.&nbsp; I have to try this one next.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><span></span>This post is instructions for tissue paper flowers for children.</div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:36.76268861454%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph">1. Grab 5-10 kleenex tissue and a rubber band.&nbsp; Ones you get with your veggies would do.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/5212591.jpg?232" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:63.23731138546%;padding:0 15px'>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:right;;clear:right;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/5757453.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;display:block;">2.&nbsp;Stack the tissue paper and start folding&nbsp;in less than 1 inch&nbsp;width.&nbsp; I like ~1/2 inch, but&nbsp;for little children&nbsp;it may be easier to&nbsp;do a thicker&nbsp;fold (?). &nbsp;I like to cut the corners for this one, but it is not necessary.</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:right"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/3269344.jpg?262" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">3. Once folded (Step 2), fold the sheets in half to find the middle to place a rubber band.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/5484268_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">5. Open the paper sheets up as shown below.&nbsp; This step is not always followed by others, but this is how I learned it as a child.&nbsp; It makes it easier to separate the petals in the next step.&nbsp; It also helps in shaping the flower.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/7774829_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">7. Keep going. It's okay to break a few.&nbsp; Not a big&nbsp;deal. Notice, more sheets you have the longer it takes.....and flower will look fuller, too.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/2990461_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">4. Place the rubber band in the middle of the sheets as shown.&nbsp; Be sure to make it snug.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/1188731_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">6. Separate each sheet and pull it up to the middle.&nbsp; I recommend not to do one side at a time.&nbsp; If you pull petal up on the right, then left petal should be pulled up next.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/3392365_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Here's the finished product.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/3167874_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1066px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/2578556.jpg?192" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;display:block;">Because this one uses a rubber band, you easily use it as a decoration on your doggies like what I've done here.&nbsp;<br /><span><br /><span></span>This&nbsp;flower then was used to clean up my 2-year-old's nose.&nbsp; He had fun pulling the petals.</span></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Felt Flowers-ornament]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/felt-flowers-ornament]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/felt-flowers-ornament#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:55:09 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[fabric]]></category><category><![CDATA[holiday craft]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/felt-flowers-ornament</guid><description><![CDATA[ I saw this ornament kit in the 80% off aisle at Michaels and decided to give it a try.&nbsp; It looked simple enough at the time.&nbsp;A big mistake!All you need for this project is ~1 glue stick&nbsp; and a glue gun per flower.&nbsp; Notice, I only own a little glue gun.&nbsp; It is NOT my favorite tool since I always burn myself!&nbsp; This time was no exception. This kit has enough felt precut petals, 6 base circlular felt pieces, and clear beads&nbsp;for 3 flowers.&nbsp; Strings are also in [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:right;;clear:right;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/7531328.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;display:block;">I saw this ornament kit in the 80% off aisle at <a title="" href="http://www.michaels.com/" target="_blank">Michaels </a>and decided to give it a try.&nbsp; It looked simple enough at the time.&nbsp;A big mistake!<br /><span></span><br /><span></span>All you need for this project is ~1 glue stick&nbsp; and a glue gun per flower.&nbsp; Notice, I only own a little glue gun.&nbsp; It is NOT my favorite tool since I always burn myself!&nbsp; This time was no exception. This kit has enough felt precut petals, 6 base circlular felt pieces, and clear beads&nbsp;for 3 flowers.&nbsp; Strings are also included.<br /><span></span><br /><span></span>Here are the basic steps and pictures to go with them.</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/2190159.jpg?173" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;display:block;">1. Glue one end of precut felt pieces to make ~34 petals.&nbsp; Make sure to clue the flat side and not&nbsp; the pointy side.</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/1356753343.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">2. Glue ~15 petals on a circular piece of precut felt. I found it easier to make a circle with the glue ~1/4 in &nbsp;away from the edge of the felt circle. Carefully place the petals as shown above.&nbsp; I may not have left enough room in the middle for this first one.&nbsp; Smaller first petal circle meant, smaller flower and a little more rounder 3D look....which I&nbsp; sort of liked better.</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/2937475.jpg?202" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">3. Put hot glue on the end of petal and place between petals at a slight angle, so that the second circle of petals are slightly tilted to give a little dimension.&nbsp; Be careful not to touch the glue!&nbsp; This step is where I burned my fingers! I would put one every 3 petals of first circle.<br /><span></span>4. Glue ~3-7 petals vertically in the middle.&nbsp; As many as you can squeeze in.<br />5. Place glue in the middle of flowers and drop beads.....if you'd like. I didn't care for this.<br /><span></span><br /><em>Thoughts for improvement:</em> I would make circles of petals by sewing them together first.&nbsp;&nbsp; This would minimize my exposure to the hot glue.&nbsp; Tweezer may be helpful.&nbsp; A better glue gun and a holder.<br /><span></span><br /><span></span><em>Final thoughts:</em> This project was harder than I had hoped.</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <div id='610472165409676136-gallery' class='imageGallery' style='line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0'> <div id='610472165409676136-imageContainer0' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='610472165409676136-insideImageContainer0' style='position:relative;margin:5px;padding:0 8px 8px 0'><div style='position:relative;width:100%;padding:0 0 75.08%;'><a href='http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/5291206_orig.jpg' 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rel='lightbox[gallery610472165409676136]' onclick='if (!window.lightboxLoaded) return false'><img src='http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/7649929.jpg' class='galleryImage galleryImageBorder' _width='333' _height='229' style='position:absolute;border-width:1px;padding:3px;width:100%;top:4.2%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div><span style='display: block; clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;'></span> </div>  <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glass Etching Cream trials]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/glass-etching-cream-trials]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/glass-etching-cream-trials#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:54:57 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[glass craft]]></category><category><![CDATA[stencil]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/craft-tutorials/glass-etching-cream-trials</guid><description><![CDATA[      Here's a fun project.&nbsp; It uses&nbsp;some sort of acid.&nbsp; Being a chemist, this is definitely going to be one of the favorite crafting tools.Material: I bought Martha Stewart Glass Etching Kit&nbsp;by Plaid at Michaels using a 50% off coupon.&nbsp; It's ~$30, so 50% off helps out&nbsp; quite a bit.&nbsp; I also purchased glass paint.                             The kit comes with a little&nbsp; bottle of etching cream, brush, stenciles and gloves.       First trial: I put "be mine" [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:59.807956104252%;padding:0 15px'>  <div class="paragraph">Here's a fun project.&nbsp; It uses&nbsp;some sort of acid.&nbsp; Being a chemist, this is definitely going to be one of the favorite crafting tools.<br /><span></span>Material: I bought <a href="http://www.plaidonline.com/martha-stewart-crafts-glass-etch-kit-nature/168/33224/product.htm" target="_blank" title="">Martha Stewart Glass Etching Kit</a>&nbsp;by Plaid at <a href="http://weeklyad.michaels.com/coupons/?storeId=9067&amp;promotionCode=Michaels-121223" target="_blank" title="">Michaels using a 50% off coupon</a>.&nbsp; It's ~$30, so 50% off helps out&nbsp; quite a bit.&nbsp; I also purchased glass paint.</div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:40.192043895748%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/2833995_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1067px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>  <div>  <!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/5142415.jpg?315" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">The kit comes with a little&nbsp; bottle of etching cream, brush, stenciles and gloves.</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/1356753654.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">First trial: I put "be mine" stencil (also Martha's product.....believe me, I'm not a fan....Michaels is taken over by her branded products lately and they're often on sale....and I must admit, it's packaged prettier than other cheaper brands).&nbsp;<br /><span></span>I brushed on the cream over "be mine". 15 min later, my baby jar is etched nicely.<br /><span></span><br /><span></span>Note: I did try this first on a test tube. As I suspected, they are acid resistent, so this cream won't work.&nbsp; Glad to know that cheap glassware from Amazon is still good enough for simple chemistry projects!<br /><span></span>Lesson here is to remember, this cream will not etch any glass.&nbsp; Glasses are not created the same.&nbsp; If they were, why would Corning hire highly paid scientists for R&amp;D!</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:59.259259259259%;padding:0 15px'>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/6981244.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">Stick&nbsp;stencil &amp; etch method is pretty easy.&nbsp; I wanted to see if I can do reverse designs where I create a resist of stencil pattern and etch around.&nbsp;<br /><span></span><strong>First resist material tried: Sharpie.</strong> I read about it <a href="http://mixedtapeofpopculture.blogspot.com/2010/06/art-101-glass-etching.html" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;<br /><span></span>1. Place stencil and color with Sharpie</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:40.740740740741%;padding:0 15px'>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/5770889.jpg?253" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">2. Take stencil off and create a boarder using the edges of stencil sheet.&nbsp; BTW, Sharpie on glass look pretty.</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:57.123287671233%;padding:0 15px'>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/7718854.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;display:block;">3. When putting etching cream on wear gloves.&nbsp; I would recommend covering the surface area in case of spill. Don't do this over a glass surface.....like a glass table.</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:42.876712328767%;padding:0 15px'>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/1356753842.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;display:block;">4. After 15 min, wash wearing gloves.&nbsp; Sharpie washes off during this step.</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:right;;clear:right;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/1356791700.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; border-width:0;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;display:block;">5. Finished product.&nbsp; I can see that I really should have put on a second coat of Sharpie....</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:25px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:20px;*margin-top:40px'><a><img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/5938759.jpg?281" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><strong>Second resist material tried: Foam paint<br /></strong>Bad idea.&nbsp; This paint reacts with etching cream!<br /></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='z-index:10;position:relative;float:left;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.fortheloveofscience.com/uploads/2/7/3/1/273154/4562060.jpg?315" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;display:block;">Although in a few minutes, etching worked out and the result was actually better than the Sharpie.</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Some thoughts: I like this a lot!&nbsp; I would get nitrile gloves for the next time. Also, Sharpie works well enough if applied well.&nbsp; Apparently for baby food jars, this cream works in a few minutes....good to know.<br /><span></span>Useful link: <a title="" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/253173/etching-glass-how#253173" target="_blank">Martha Stewart's video tutorial</a>, <a href="http://whatsinproducts.com/msds.php?brandId=9767" target="_blank" title="">MSDS</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>