The team at Gadsbys are multi-talented. Jackie has recently completed the refurbishment / up-cycle of an old, worn-out rattan stool.
Using 100% recycled cotton she wove a new seat onto the stool – leaving her with a great looking, usable stool.
Please note that this is not a service that the Gadsbys Restoration Team offer to clients.
Creative Craft & Art ShowWe recently spent five days at the N E C for the Creative Craft and Art show. It was a very busy five days, the first being spent setting the stand up followed by four days of hectic trade. Our stand featured many art...
Decoupage was a popular pastime in the Victorian era. It involved the cutting out of printed decorative paper and applying the cut paper pieces onto objects like wooden boxes, scrapbooks and screens.Modern decoupage Decoupage is still the art of...
Adding a touch of luxury to your work Using gold leaf, whether it’s the real thing at 23ct or imitation gold leaf, will add luxury to your art or craft work. Jane takes us through the different options and gives an overview of how to use it.Why...
Jane said "I have used tracing paper for a few projects and I thought it would be a good medium to take a closer look at."What is tracing paper? Tracing paper is made to have low opacity, allowing light to pass through. It was originally developed...
Using epoxy resin in your art & craftworkToday Jane takes a brief look at the use of epoxy in art & craft work.What is Epoxy Resin Epoxy resin is a two-component system consisting of resin and hardener. The components need to be mixed...
New, lighter, airier galleryWe have been keeping ourselves busy, in a Covid secure fashion, and have moved our gallery upstairs on to the first floor to join the gifts and crafts. Here are a few pictures of the 'New' gallery. We are really happy...