I was lucky enough to win this tutorial in one of the Guild prize draw. The cackle technique is really addictive.

Format

This tutorial by Debbie Crothers is in the form of a set-by-step, 64 page, PDF document. This means that you can stop and start at will and save the document to your device so don’t have to rely on an internet connection for access. I found it worked as well on my smartphone as well as my laptop.

Every page includes clear photos supported by short pieces of explanatory text. Every step is shown in a photo.

Overview

Debbie demonstrates how to create 3 different looking crackle veneers, and a variation of each.  She also demonstrates how to create the pod beads, tubes, spikes and a selection of smaller beads needed to complete the wall hanging. Two basic canes are also demonstrated and used to make beads as fillers to add to the design.

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