Issue 52 February 2026

Part two Extraordinary Recycling Test Pots Some labels to photocopy and use. 30 Miniature Time Traveller Used up test pots are still the motivation for creating something miniature on top of them. From a first rough sketch the little man has come to life on a teetering ladder. It was not enough just to do something small, it needed to move as well. All in keeping with the major theme of this issue of course! It is a great way to use up some of your stash. The following workshop is not absolutely in total detail as there are many more things that can be done to it. But the basics are there and the rest is up to you. You don’t even need a little man. Think of a cat in overalls or a felt mouse in overalls. Just saying! You will need: An empty test pot. A round disc for a base. A disc often used for a teddy joint was used here and something to create a little space under it. See fig. 1. 8mm dowel drilled then sliced into 1cm lengths. Acrylic paint. A ladder, either made from card or wood or even 3D printed. Hat elastic Black cotton and needle A medium sized bead. A brush (How to make is over the page)