Myanmar basket weaving 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 […]
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I wrapped up Hong Kong
Packaging WorkshopI 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, […]
Wrapping Julie’s Christmas cookies for Westinghouse
Packaging Technique WorkshopChristmas 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.
Packaging Technique WorkshopWrap 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 […]