This post is a product review on glass grinders for stained glass. It follows our experience on a stained glass course, which is discussed in detail in this article. While this is not an exhaustive guide on glass grinders for stained glass, we do focus on three specific grinders (two that we have personal experience of) […]
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Stained Glass Courses for Beginners: Our 12 Week Experience
Summary This blog post details our experience on a 12-week stained glass course for beginners offered by our local council. In it, we share our journey, from beginners to creating our own stained glass projects. We discuss the various techniques and skills we learned, including cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering, with interesting insights, such as […]
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When deciding on a self-sufficient lifestyle, one of the first questions people ask is “can I keep chickens in my garden?” So, in this post, we look at our experience of doing just that in our own urban garden at home. First, we discuss the range of benefits that chickens can bring, from natural fertiliser […]
Continue readingPlaces to stay in Northumberland:
A Comprehensive Guide
This post is intended as a helpful guide to finding places to stay in Northumberland, England. In it, we outline the various types of accommodation, based on legitimate reviews and, where relevant, our own personal experiences. We list a number of recommended hotels, B&Bs, holiday cottages, pubs, inns and cabins, while highlighting dog-friendly options and […]
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