"Hi Renee, I like to block my linings in silk, usually silk scarves I buy from second hand stores as they make great interesting linings. Or offcuts of silk.   And because silk "blocks" you can use the same block you have used for the…"

"Hi Caroline, you can use a host of thermoplastics that let some light through, It really depends whether you are also covering the thermoplastic with fabric/straw etc and whether you want a totally transparent or opaque look.   I would…"