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Sue Bradley answers your questions

Stuck on a wash? Lost your nerve? Wondering if it’s too late to start? Nothing is too small or too silly. Sue answers a selection of questions in every issue of the magazine.

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From Issue 01 · Winter 2026

Technique

“My washes always dry two shades lighter than I want. Am I doing something wrong?”

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Confidence

“I am 68 and just started. Is it too late to be any good?”

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Materials

“Does expensive paper really make that much difference?”

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