Epsom salt — also known as magnesium sulphate — is a very versatile household product, with uses ranging from creating at-home spa treatments to soothing achy muscles to helping start or improve gardens. It’s been used therapeutically for hundreds of years, and it’s gaining a new generation of fans looking for a safe, [...]
Most of us love to add a touch of sparkle to our craft projects, but when you read the following list of materials used in the manufacture of glitter, you may well wonder whether it’s worth it!
Aluminium Foil Aluminium foil is pliable aluminium that has been prepared in thin [...]
Invented in the 1930s by cattle farmer Henry Ruschmann, glitter is a common component used in decorating craft projects. Although manufactured craft glitter appears deceptively simple, it is actually created by treating sheets of aluminium foil with various chemicals and compounds.
These are some of the environmental concerns associated with glitter:
Because of [...]