ASSIGNMENT 3

WHAT IS RECYCLED HANDICRAFT

Crafts can be a great way to recycle computer and household waste while
having fun and making something useful. This page features craft projects
that are made from at least one recycled item. In some projects,
likeHandmade Paper from Recycled Scraps, the craft is made almost
entirely of recycled materials. Some projects, like the Trinket Box, use a
recycled item as the basis of a craft.

GIVE 5 EXAMPLES OF RECYCLE HANDICARFT

WHAT IS GIFT WRAPPING
Gift wrapping is the act of enclosing a gift in some sort of material. Wrapping paper is
a kind of paper designed for gift wrapping. An alternative to gift wrapping is using a
gift box or bag. A wrapped or boxed gift may be held closed with ribbon and topped with
a decorative bow (an ornamental knot made of ribbon).
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Search of the different embroidery tools & definition

Embroidery hoops are used to hold fabric taut while stitching. We

use plastic ones for stitching and wooden ones for framing
embroideries.

Embroidery scissors are small and sharp, perfect for trimming floss
cleanly and closely. They're essential. I like to make "necklaces" out of
mine so I don't misplace them.
Pinking shears cut fabric so that it has a jagged edge. This keeps the
edges of your fabric from unravelling as you work with it.

Embroidery needles vary wildly in size - I recommend buying a

variety pack to find the size you like the most for each project.
Water soluble pens are my preferred method of embroidery transfer.
They're easy to use, come in a variety of thicknesses, and wash out
easily with cool water.

Fabri-Tac Glue is the only glue I trust to finish my embroideries! It

adheres permanently to wood and fabric, and dries clear and fast.
Also great for securing knots or loose thread ends.

Thread Heaven is a a thread conditioner. It will make your floss pull

through the fabric much more easily, and can also help you thread a
needle with stubborn floss. One container of this will last you a very
long time!
Embroidery floss comes in a few flavors, but we'll be using six-
stranded floss for this class. My favorite brand is DMC, which can be
found at nearly any craft store.

Embroidery fabric can be almost any type of fabric! However - linen,

quilting cotton and muslin are all great beginner embroidery fabrics
because they're easy to work with. Linen is my favorite!
An iron and ironing board are extremely important to press fabric
before you embroider. Any ironing board will do, but I recommend a
steam iron with multiple temperature settings for best results.

Light tablets are my preferred method of transferring embroidery

patterns. They allow for much more accurate drawing than you get
from a sunny window or homemade light box.
You'll need a printer to print off the PDF patterns, and a scanner will
come in amazingly handy if you decide you like to make your own
patterns.

Clear quilting rulers come in very handy when it comes to

patternmaking! These help you ensure that you're laying out text and
drawings with consistency and efficency. :)