Myanmar basket weaving 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 tiers, I […]
I wrapped up Hong Kong I 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, […]
Christmas wrapping for Julie Goodwin Westinghouse and Julie Goodwin owner of Julie’s Place cooking school has teamed up with stylist, Morrison Polkinghorne. Julie 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 […]
Wrap a present and finish it with a decorative knot. To estimate the length of cord:To make a single layer knot, measure the circumference of the box + 30cm of cordTo make a triple layer knot, triple the above Step 1Fold the cord in half and start with this point.Pull the bottom cord under and […]