Handicraft for visually impaired

My tutorial session with En. Fazlin of MAB was postponed. He had a class of 5 young people who are visually impaired and need the training more urgently.  So I hope in June I can make a private tutoring sessions with him to master the computer and iPhone. Since I an not using my laptop so often now and do less reading and watching TV, I have to find something to keep me busy. My search through internet suggests decoupage.

Decoupage class at Craft Heavens 240414

The ladies proudly showing off their decoupage bags. I am the shorty in the group.

My colourful decoupage tote, my first masterpiece.. 240414

My second decoupage tote.

I enrolled myself in a decoupage class at Craft Heavens and learn the techniques under close supervision from Suni, the instructor. I was as proud as a peacock to see the result, my first masterpiece. The second attempt was not as good because my technique is still weak. It is meant to be a present to someone who has helped me in many ways. I just hope my weak technique will not be so noticeable. I really noticed the weakness in my eyesight. With weak eyesight cutting decoupage papers is a big problem but as a friend said I can always ask for help, which I am not too keen to do.

The water-transfer decoupage on water bottle.

Water bottle decoupage

Recycle olive oil bottle decorated with crayon and silver glitters. Good for vase.

Sister-in-law, Juriah taught me how to do water-transfer decoupage and using crayon to decorate recycle bottles. Though these activities do not really strain my eyes, I have an acute realization that it would be difficult for me to continue if I lose my sight. But for now my time is fruitfully occupied.

Painted recycle glass bottle using shading technique.

When I was young, I was always interested in handicraft. In secondary school, I have a teacher who taught me how to knit and to understand the instruction from knitting books. In Form 3, I knitted my own cardigan and top.  I did crochet too and crochet dresses and matching caps for my two daughters. Tatting, cross- stitch, quilting and embroidery occupied my time beside studying. Unfortunately, in my condition now, it's not possible to do these again.

Glass painting, class work

Glass painting on recycle bottles.

Gold outlined glass bottle paintings.

glass painting on medium size Acai berry juice bottle.

I always believe to recycle things rather than throwing them away. I take organic bilberry juice regularly and the bottles are nice. So I took up an hour course on glass painting at Creative Cottage. I found that I like doing glass painting more. Olive oil bottles, juice bottles and many other nice looking bottles will find it with new paintings. I hope I can sell them at the mosque shop and the money will go  into the mosque kitty to help the unfortunates. I just pray I can continue to do this for a long time more and that my sight does not let me down.  

Painted toilet rolls to put electrical wires.

 The wires of many electrical gadgets in the house such as hair dryer, hand phone, rice cooker etc etc result in messy wires. To keep the wires tidy and easy to find, I painted the inside of toilet paper and keep different wires in separate rolls. It makes my life a bit easier.
Sight is very important. Without it, life is handicapped. Take good care of your eyes.