Before we entered a world of technology, there were more skilled craft workers. Now people engage in arts and crafts more for fun rather than for a profit. For people who are interested in crocheting, but are unfamiliar with the process beginners crochet patterns are available. By using the pattern you can quickly pick …
Over the years quilts have become cherished items that are given and received with love. In fact they are very rarely used to provide warmth but many people give them as gifts because they have come to symbolize something very personal. Today it is an art and the art of quilt making has become …
I am from Missouri. The state surprises me the more I explore her. As I write I am staying in a hotel in Branson, Missouri. Many of you are probably familiar with the city, I am not. Evidently I was here at the age of 5 — but to be honest, if I can …
Bookbinding can be traced back to ancient times when stone tablets were used to record important events. Information was transcribed onto these tablets and then placed between other tablets to protect the vital information from being lost due to damage from particles in the air, or dust. These tablets were then bound together using …
Having a clean organized palette is an essential part of good painting. If you are just starting out with oil painting, these tips will help you get a good start. You should have the right kind of palette to start off with. Your palette should be non-porous to prevent absorption of oil from the …
When you think about making your own electric guitar, you probably do not have a real idea of the magnitude of the job ahead. Let me tell you about what you need to make a real live electric guitar. The idea of this article on making your own electric guitar is to give you …
If watercolor paintings are your style then here are some watercolor techniques you should try. “Washing” is a technique commonly used with watercolors. You start by wetting the area of the paper that will be covered with the wash. Then mix up enough pigment to fill the area and apply the pigment starting at …
When you think about making your own electric guitar, you probably do not have a real idea of the magnitude of the job ahead. Let me tell you about what you need to make a real live electric guitar. The idea of this article on making your own electric guitar is to give you …
Don’t you find it maddening when you peel an outline sticker from the sheet and notice that the bits of peel off left behind also make a great picture, if only you could peel them and put them in the right place to recreate the picture? Well now you can do just that. All …
Oil painting is probably one of the more challenging mediums to master. There are many aspects of oil painting that often confuse and intimidate beginners. Many questions arise and this article will cover some frequently asked questions that beginners have. What is “Fat Over Lean?” Fat over lean is one of the most fundamental …