Basket weaving – Myanmar style Coming from Australia, I always thought my self as green and one that recycles, reuses and rehashes. But after travelling to Myanmar I realise how little we actually do in the West. One example is how they reuse everything. I met a man last week who makes flip-flops from old car […]
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I wrapped up Hong Kong
Packaging WorkshopI have to admit, the last time I was in Hong Kong was when the English were in rule. But this time with no more English, I fell in love with the Island City and planning another return next year. The three hour workshop included European and Japanese wrapping techniques, rope making, the finer art […]
Wrapping Julie’s Christmas cookies for Westinghouse
Packaging Technique WorkshopJulie Goodwin made a batch of Christmas chill mango chutney and some Ginger cookies but I was in Myanmar at the time, so Westinghouse especially flew me from Rangoon to Sydney to teach how to wrap the jars in fabric. www.juliegoodwin.com.au WESTINGHOUSE and MORRISON POLKINGHORNE Ginger Cookie Wrap from Globetrotting Gourmet on Vimeo. WESTINGHOUSE MORRISON POLKINGHORNE Double jar wrap from Globetrotting […]
Wrap a present and finish it with a decorative knot.
Packaging Technique WorkshopTo estimate the length of cord: To make a single layer knot, measure the circumference of the box + 30cm of cord To make a triple layer knot, triple the above Step 1 Fold the cord in half and start with this point. Pull the bottom cord under and up to the top right […]
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