Lathe Art - How to Start Doing Lathe Art by Creating a Picture with Wood Strips

It was easy to see that it would not be hard to continue, and create my own unique piece. All that was needed was a flat background to glue the wood strips to, and of coarse the wooden strips of wood. I then drew a very simple picture to begin with on the plywood. The lady thinks that the piece is beautiful. It now hangs in our living room. Now I ask myself why I ever waited so long to try it.

Birds of Prey Harassed or Mobbed - Why?

I was driving home this afternoon in northern California and saw a large bird soaring fairly low over a very large grassy field off the road. I thought at first it was a Turkey Vulture, as they are abundant in our area, but I noticed it had a definite white tail with a wide black band. I had to pull off the side of the road and watch it for awhile to make sure I could identify it once I got home.

How To Make Paper Tissue Flowers

Learning how to make tissue paper flowers is an easy and creative way to spend your time. I was unfortunately involved in a horrific accident a while ago and bed ridden for months as a result of this accident. With all this time on my hands, I decided to read up on different ways to express myself through the art of making them. This hobby is so relaxing that I recommend it to anyone, no matter what their age or creative ability.

How To Make Paper Flowers A Fun Hobby

I was involved in a devastating car accident that left me bed ridden with nothing to do for months. Realizing that I was never going to be able to do the physical labor that I once did, I realized that I needed to use my mind instead of my muscles and learning how to make paper flowers was of great benefit to me. The benefits of making them was extremely therapeutic and is a passion that has remained with me until this day.

Learn The Why A Detailed Model Railway Plan Is Essential

Railways bring up memories of the past for most of us and I believe this is where much of the passion and excitement model railroaders have comes from. There are thousands and thousands of people who collect model railways, in fact model train and railroad collecting is one of the most popular hobbies today. Don't be fooled though, you don't need to be an expert craftsman or an experienced model railway collector to start admiring and collecting these amazing models. Everyone has to start somewhere.

Making Beautiful Jewelry With Bead Stringing

Perhaps the simplest and easiest way to get involved with jewelry making and the world of jewelry arts is in the field of bead stringing. For the most part, bead stringing involves working with a variety of pre-made beads which are polished and ready to use with the holes already drilled so that they are ready for use. This simple craft of bead stringing has become tremendously popular, and bead stores offering a huge variety of materials have sprung up all across the United States.

Discovering Your Collection

You would be hard-pressed to find someone who did not like to collect something of personal value and interest. Some individuals purposely set out to collect something, whether it is as expensive and rare as an antique car or easy to find as a tossed penny. The purpose of a collection is to look for certain items that hold some value to you, whether the value is personal or monetary. And collections usually resemble a great affinity for an object, such as fine paintings or sculptures.

Bargain Hunting - Discount Dollhouses

Doesn't it feel good when you stumble upon a really great sale? And doesn't it feel good to stumble upon a great sale when the item you are looking for is hard to come by? As with any kind of shopping excursion, avid dollhouse collectors are always looking for the best possible price when purchasing materials and accessories for their dollhouses. But for those of you who may be new to the dollhouse market, finding a good deal does not have to be a figment of your imagination.

Simple Questions In Preparing For Your Kids' Crafts - Part 1

These are the first simple questions one should answer in preparing for any activity such as making Kids' Crafts. As I often tell my design students in college, the amount of preparation one makes (input) is directly related to the rate of success in the end (output). So in this article, we would deal with these questions one by one hoping that you would find the right answers to what you plan to do. Remember that it is equally important to ask the right questions first before we set out doing any of the projects.

Crafter's Guide To Glue And Adhesives

A crafter's guide to glues and adhesives is an invaluable tool when it comes to selecting the proper glue for your project. In times past, someone says "Pass the glue, please"...you would never have needed ask, "Which one?" Not so for today's busy crafter! Glues abound, so when someone asks for the glue, the right answer depends on what you're gluing! Let's take a stroll down the virtual glue aisle and discover some time saving tips and information about the world of glues that are available to today's crafter.

Moko Lesney Matchbox - Aral Tanker - The Association with Matchbox Toys and Aral History

The association between Matchbox Toys and Aral AG, the Germany Petrol Chain began in 1966 and ran for 15 years. Over that time some very attractive models bearing the Aral logo were produced. These Matchbox Toys were released for sale in Germany, Austria and parts of Switzerland, France and The Netherlands. They were considered normal releases, not promotional models and were sold both through Aral Petrol Stations as well as toy stores and retail outlets. In doing research for Matchbox Toys trivia articles, I always find it interesting to get some background on the vehicles and companies involved.

Make Your Own Jewelry With Lost Wax Casting Methods and Techniques

Lost wax casting is an ancient art. The technique was first employed by the early Egyptians but it was also independently discovered and used tribal artists in South America who used it to cast pre-Columbian gold. Now if the ancient and primitive peoples of Egypt and South America could do lost wax casting, and produce beautiful works of art, then so can you - with the proper tools and training. Most of the necessary tools and equipment can be purchased right over the internet, and books are available to teach you what you need to know.

Top Ten Tips For Finding A Great Bead Jewelry Supply Website

I just love the unbelievable variety of beads available on the internet. I've been buying beads online for so long now that I decided to put together a list of things that I think a great bead jewelry supply website should offer its customers. No site on the web is perfect on every aspect, but many of the bead supply websites where I shop do very well in most of these categories. I put the list in prioritized order of what's most important to me, but you may have different preferences so please rearrange the list to fit your own priorities as you see fit.

Personal Style - Dollhouse Decor

The home is supposed to be a representation of one's taste and style. You take pride in what you buy for your home, making sure the furniture, curtains and decorations are exactly what you want. This is especially true when it comes time to decorate for a holiday. But for individuals who enjoy building and collecting dollhouses or miniatures, adding flare opens up a whole new library of ideas. And it makes perfect sense too. If you are going to put as much pride in a large-scale version of your home, why not do the same for the smaller replica? No one ever claimed dollhouses had to fit a specific mold, right?