Creative Resources
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A Guide to Zero Waste Sewing Patterns
What's zero-waste sewing?For many years the textiles industry has been one of the least sustainable industries. For one, fast fashion companies driving towards low costs of production this often comes at...
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Style Spotlight: Mille Fleur
Mille Fleur style refers to a type of ornamental design that originated in Europe in the Medieval period. I love looking at books and artwork from this period, but more...
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Ceramics Terminology: Understanding the Language of Pottery
My major love story with ceramics peaked during my university years. I loved staying in the studio late into the night working on projects. It was my interest in learning...
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Ceramic Firing Services in Sydney
If you're an aspiring ceramic artist or pottery enthusiast in Sydney, finding a reliable and high-quality ceramic firing service is crucial for bringing your creations to life. Fortunately, Sydney is...
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Fabric Selection Guide
Learn about the different fabric bases you can choose from when you place an order with one of our designs. We currently offer the following fabric bases which can be...
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Block Printing Workshop | Art Activities for Kids
We explored positive and negative space, artists throughout history that have worked with block prints. While we worked with foam to create our prints, participants also learnt about the different...
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Art Supplies Near Me | Sydney Edition
The Sydney Art Store, Botany I visited this one last month. They stock a large range of colour pencils and paints. Like literally aisles of different paint types and brands....
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Photoshop Workflows for Pattern Designers
As a design educator, I love teaching my people ways to increase their workflows in especially when it comes to design programs and business. Here are my 3 tips for licensing...
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Independent Pattern Brands We Love
When it comes to supporting independent pattern makers, there's a few that's been tried and tested by the team at Kinkan. We love using linen for it's breathability and future...