Halloween craft ideas for half term, parties and school projects: washi tape paper crafts, plus diamond painting and miniature model-house kits for ages 14+.

Discover DIY model kits and 3D puzzles from ROKR, Rolife and Rowood. Compare mechanical builds, book nooks, miniature houses and room models, with unique gift ideas for someone who has everything.

Not all certificate paper is created equal. This guide matches every type of certificate and award to a specific paper or card weight — with the reasoning behind each choice.

Textured paper acts as a drawing ground for charcoal, ink wash, and dry pastel, catching pigment unevenly for natural tonal variation. Pearlescent card adds a light-reflective quality useful for presentation mounts and mixed-media coursework. This guide covers named finishes — linen, laid, hammered, embossed, speckle, pearlescent — and which techniques each suits, written for GCSE and A-Level art students sourcing their own specialist materials.