Sawdust crafts

A while back, I was given a bag of sawdust. Actually, I asked for it, was given some quizzical looks, and then I was given a bag of sawdust. I remembered seeing a recipe in a Family Fun book for sawdust clay and wanted to try it out. This week, we finally got around to it. The recipe is simple enough: 1 part AP flour, 2 parts sawdust and water. I helped a bit with the measuring since this was my first time trying out this recipe, but the kiddos did the pouring and mixing. Eventually, we had…

A while back, I was given a bag of sawdust. Actually, I asked for it, was given some quizzical looks, and then I was given a bag of ...

How to upcycle, repurpose, refashion and re-make everything from jewelry to kids clothing and home decor.

Working with wood generates a lot of wood scraps and sawdust. Learn some innovative uses for this waste material that saves you money.

Making paper at home can be a fun and rewarding experience. Once you know how, you can make your own paper for all kinds of things -- special notes to loved ones, scrapbooks, or event invitations. The process doesn't have to be intimidating, and you can get started without a huge investment on your part. […]

There is a lot of sawdust and wood shavings generated in your workshop that can be put to good use - find out about What To Do with Sawdust and Wood Shavings!

Sawdust Fire Starters:

Making your own highly effective, DIY fire starters with sawdust and wax is easy. Learn how here.

Pressing sawdust into briquettes is a great way to reduce waste and cost-effectively heat your home or cook. Here's how to make your own using only sawdust, water, and a briquette press.