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What you'll need:- Yarn- Paint (I used GOLDEN Artist Colours in Quinacridrone Magenta from Michaels)- Water dish- Drying dish- ScissorsStep 1: Making the tassels.This step is the longest part of the whole process. This, and drying time. I used a makeshift piece of cardboard and wrapped the yarn around it several times until I thought the tassel would be thick enough (as seen in the video). This helps to make all your tassels the same length. Cut, and tie a small piece to notch the head of the tassel in place, then trim the base so it's all nice and...

Well! Another summer, another success. I don't know what it is about Guelph, but it is by far my favourite city to show my work. Maybe it's having my friends and family so close by & seeing a lot of familiar faces. Maybe it's all the new ones I meet. Maybe it's that Guelph has such a vibrant, art-loving community. Maybe it's because the sun always seems to be shining here. Maybe it's because it's my home town. Likely a combination of all those things. But, man, I love my city.Here are just a few snaps from last weekend. A seriously...