- Read and adhere to the schedule!
- Tip:- Everything matters…. Insides as well as outsides!
- Marked on:- Design & Use of colour, Suitability of Materials, Techniques & Workmanship, Finish & Presentation.
- Display: Visual Impact … Interpretation and staging can greatly enhance display If the schedule permits accessories … make good use of them.
- Suitability of purpose is important. Think safety factors.
- Consider textures, surfaces, dimension. For example: Print can be more than 2D
- Yarn tensions make a huge difference. Try test squares first?
- Consider making your own jewellery findings: They do not have to be metal!
- Metal and Wood in serious competition! Be original.
- The Definition of a Quilt is: Three layers of stitched material. Reverse as good as the front.
- Beyond all the Hints and Tips, the most important information is … Enjoy Yourself Creating and Making.
Handicraft | Hints & TipsBen Goddard2026-02-04T16:00:27+00:00