Tutorials

Step-by-step: teach a mixed-age group paper mechanics using three foolproof starter projects

I remember the first time I introduced paper mechanics to a roomful of people ranging from six to sixty. There was a hum of concentration, a flurry of scissors, and — thank goodness — a handful...

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Padel racket sale at bandeja shop: top brands, expert advice

I love the small discoveries that happen when you stop to look closely: a brushstroke that becomes a character, a tucked-away tool that solves a problem. Buying a padel racket can feel a little like...

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Quick tests to choose the right adhesive for paper, wood and fabric models

When I'm building a tiny paper automaton, a cardboard puppet or a fabric-wrapped wooden prop, the wrong glue can turn a playful afternoon into an exercise in frustration. Over the years I've learned...

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How to write a three-panel visual fable that teaches a craft technique

I love telling very small stories that do double duty: they charm the viewer and quietly teach a making technique. A three-panel visual fable is perfect for that. It’s short enough to keep a...

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A stepwise method to turn found objects into coherent sculptural narratives

I love the way ordinary things carry invisible stories: a chipped porcelain button, a length of brass tubing, a toy soldier missing an arm. Turning these found fragments into a sculptural narrative...

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How to adapt a studio tutorial for a classroom of mixed-age makers

I often get asked how to translate a studio tutorial—one that I designed for a quiet, curious afternoon in my own workspace—into something that works for a classroom full of makers ranging from...

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Three color-mixing tricks painters use to make small pieces read like big paintings

I love making small paintings that feel expansive — pieces that, at arm’s length, glow with the same presence you’d expect from a larger canvas. There’s a little sleight-of-hand to it: you...

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Five ways to coax wonder from failed experiments and turn them into projects

I have a soft spot for experiments that misbehave. There’s a distinct kind of magic that comes out of a failed attempt — a smudge that looks like a map, a torn edge that suggests a silhouette, a...

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How to storyboard a one-minute visual story that fits on a postcard

I love the challenge of telling a whole tiny story in a very small space — a single-minute sequence that still manages to surprise, amuse or linger. Over the years I’ve turned many of these...

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Turn a single sheet of paper into a pop-up scene in under 20 minutes

I love small, quick projects that still feel like miniature acts of magic. This pop-up scene uses a single sheet of paper and can be made in under 20 minutes — perfect for an afternoon break, a...

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