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by Jem Jamey - 2009-09-17
Celtic rosary:There are at present a lot of people who opt to possess a Celtic prayer beads, even if they are not Irish. This is because most, if not all, of these sacrosanct tokens are attained with ...
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by Alice Kent - 2009-09-11
You have heard of laser engraving and yet you have no idea what it actually is. After all, the idea of laser being used in engraving is a good one indeed. With laser being used, you know that you can ...
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by Alycia Shapiro - 2009-09-11
Fostering art within students is an important aspect of teaching in the classroom. Art gives students an outlet to be creative, express themselves, and show what they have learned. It also helps to br...
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by Allison Ryan - 2009-09-11
Spirit soluble Nigrosines, which are soluble in alcohol but not in water, are used in wood spirit stains to darken other colors. They are also used in polishes, black spirit varnishes, for staining le...
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by Allison Ryan - 2009-08-13
Rubbing off the filler in such a manner as to leave well filled pores and a level surface is the real test of a wood-finisher's skill. After painting on the filler the condition of the surface must be...
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by Allison Ryan - 2009-08-13
The speed at which paste filler dries when you apply it to wood depends on several things. These are the condition of the atmosphere in the area where you are doing the work. The filler will dry a lot...
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by Amy Nutt. - 2009-08-09
and memorable pictures of a newborn child. All it takes is a standard camera, a slightly artistic eye, and some fun props to really make the shot interesting. Even the most amateur photographer can us...
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by Al Bullington - 2009-08-07
You can start a soap business just about as fast as any business you can pick. But, how is the best way to get started and would you even want to? A hobby that turns into a business can go from fun ...
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by E. Sullivan - 2009-08-05
Do you like to knit but hate it being so slow? A friend of mine told me about how much faster she was knitting. I just had to know her secret. It turns out she uses a knitting needle called Addi Turbo...
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by Adam Hunter - 2009-07-28
In jewellery making, one of the most essential and most often overlooked items that links your piece together is the humble sterling silver finding. Silver findings are the seemingly insignificant but...
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by Adam Hunter - 2009-07-28
The technique of soldering is an essential part of jewellery making and not as intimidating or difficult as beginners often think. Silver solder is used to make findings such as jump rings more secure...
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by Adam Hunter - 2009-07-28
In a time of economic recession, people are trying to find different ways to make some extra money. A quick and easy way to bring in a little additional finance is to sell your scrap gold, but it's wo...
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by Adam Hunter - 2009-07-28
The inclusion of gemstones into your jewellery making is much easier than many people think. A vast array of semi precious and precious stones exist that can perfectly compliment any piece of jeweller...
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by Tapan Sarkar - 2009-07-24
If you are not new to drawing you already know that the real fun begins when you start drawing characters. Drawing props can be interesting but that is no match to character drawing. And drawing carto...
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by Allison Ryan - 2009-07-23
Almost all of the large paint and varnish manufacturers in the United States are now making lacquers, which in some cases are being unwisely advertised as suitable for nearly all purposes. In the hand...
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by Allison Ryan - 2009-07-23
Waterproof long oil varnishes should not be applied to furniture, because they dry too slowly, are too soft, lack high luster, and do not rub well. Furniture finishers prefer short oil varnishes becau...
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by Fusaro Cancelli Ferro - 2009-07-20
Throughout the centuries of its history as a crafter, man has bent to his needs, both physical and artistic, all the materials he's encountered, when he didn't (think of plastic) directly invent bette...
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by Lily Morgan - 2009-07-19
Dollhouse collecting is actually a very detailed and thorough hobby. A serious dollhouse enthusiast will spend quite a lot of time on their dollhouse activity. When you become deeply engrossed in cr...
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by Lily Morgan - 2009-07-19
Many dollhouse collectors go to great lengths to design and decorate their dollhouse in a specific manner. There is virtually no limit to the various things you can do to make a dollhouse as realisti...
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by Adam Roth - 2009-07-17
When a home is clean, smells fresh, and is well put together it creates a wonderful atmosphere and presents a lovely aesthetic. However, even the most beautiful, high class home needs unique decor and...