Through the artistic hands…
My name is Reuben Chris Rego and I am an Engineer by profession currently doing my tour of duty, offshore, off Abu Dhabi. For...
Mirror Etching
Your kids are on vacation and have nothing to do? Do not worry, for here is a simple hobby which will keep them occupied...
Clita Crasta: Making Christmas ornaments from Scrap
As a Christmas special feature, Mangalorean.com presents on 'Pots and Paints' some unique Christmas ornaments and accessories made by Clita Crasta from Oman.
Clita...
Metal Embossing – Horse face
Materials needed A metal sheet- 3mm Carving tools- 2 (or alternatively you could use a sharp screw driver set ?small)Anti-rust paintHammerPlywood ? the size of...
Omar Khayyam (Metal Carving)
Materials needed A metal sheet- 3mmCarving tools- 2 Black paint (matt)Paint brushmasking tapePicture you need to carve
Keep ready a picture that you want to...
Patch-work: Sofa Headrest Covers
The summer holidays for kids in the Gulf have already begun. The kids have a lot of time on their hands and instead of...
Clay Sculpture
Ashtray ? Old Man
Materials Needed:
Sculpture Clay (available at art & craft shops)Sculpture toolButter knifeBlack paint spray can (either in matt or gloss)Light duty sand...
Tile-O-Card
I found a lot of spare tiles during a recent renovation at the work-place; and decided to make good use of them. Got some...
Glass Carving
Materials required
Glass ? (size to be proportionate to picture you need to carve)Glossy- black coloured adhesive paperArt knifeWhite & silver sparkle glueWhite carbon paperPenScissors
Method
Draw...
Glass Paint
Materials Needed
A plain glassA glass paint outlinerFew glass paints
First draw the outline of the picture with the outliner. When dry fill in with glass...
