Discovering the world of sustainable and cultural textiles… and adding a side of bling!

 Creating my lunch bag using the bucket bag pattern Below is a YouTube clip with the step-by-step instructions on how to construct the bucket bag using the pattern by Kandoupatterns.  Here is my finished product! 

Using only 4 ingredients, beeswax wraps are the perfect alternative to cling wrap and are proven to keep your food fresher for longer!  Ingredients:  100% cotton fabric, cut to any size or shape  50g beeswax  17.5g pine resin 3 tsp jojoba oil Method:  1. Ground the pine resin to a fine powder in a mortar and pestle. Preheat the oven to 180'C.  2. In a glass jar or bowl melt the beeswax, pine resin and jojoba oil over boiling water.  3. Place cotton fabric pieces on a baking tray covered with baking paper.  4. Once melted, keep jar or bowl over boiling water to avoid setting, and spread wax mixture over the cotton.  5. Place the oven tray in the oven for 2 minutes.  6. Remove the t ray from the oven and immediately pick up the fabric and wave it back and forth for 30secs.  Fabric will harden but will be pliable. 7. Use to wrap and seal containers or wrap over foods.    These pieces will be used to create a lining for an ins...

 How to inspire creativity in the classroom... Creativity in the classroom TED talk.  Ideas of how to inspire creativity in your classroom.  9 classroom ideas for creative thinking and learning - Classcraft Blog - Resource hub for schools and districts Below are two Pinterest boards to help to inspire students about creative textiles.  Inclusive textiles:  https://www.pinterest.com.au/asideofbling/inclusive-textiles-and-fashion-design/ Unusual Textiles:  https://www.pinterest.com.au/asideofbling/unusual-textile-use/