Curious Minds Blog

And don't forget the pure pleasure of beeswax candle making with friends or by yourself, it is a fun and creative activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are a seasoned candle maker or a beginner, there is something special about creating your own candles from scratch. From choosing the molds and colors to melting down the beeswax and pouring it into the molds, each step of the process is both satisfying and rewarding.

Alongside the religious festival of Easter comes many associations such as the Easter Bunny, Easter egg hunts, chocolate eggs and chocolate bunnies, and we can’t forget – the dyeing of eggs. Now, two words came up a lot there, bunnies and eggs so let’s find out why.

Our cyanotype sun print paper is a simple form of photographic paper that is great fun and can be used to make some stunning 'sun art' using hands, feet, leaves, flowers, shells or any other object you choose. The object or objects are placed on the photo-sensitive paper and left in place in the sun for a few minutes. Remove the objects and rinse the paper in water to 'fix' it.