This article aims to show the readers some decorative objects they could make as Birthday presents. 

The brooches and blotter cover at the top of the page are decorated with sealing wax, a type of coloured wax that was originally used to seal correspondence. A little of the wax is melted over a flame and the resulting liquid carefully dropped onto the brooch mount. As each piece sets it is moulded into attractive three-dimensional shapes. Wax of one colour is used for the background of the brooch and a variety of contrasting colours for individual flowers and leaves.

The two compacts have designs painted on them using special oil paint crayons. A white crayon is first used to fill in the background and then coloured crayons to paint the design onto this surface. At first glance this gives an effect similar to needlework. A small drawing of the floral compact design is given for the reader to copy.

Finally the wooden book-ends have also been painted using this technique, to cleverly resemble bird nesting boxes. A fine gift for a birdwatcher.