Pottery can be a exciting hobby that can end up becoming a huge part of your life. It can be a way to relieve stress, release your creativity, make money,…
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A pencil is an indispensable tool in carpentry for making key markings as well as sketching designs. But the constant blunting and need to sharpen a traditional pencil after short…
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Creating the perfect bracelet for your wrist is indeed a challenging task. Bracelet clasps are one of the most crucial parts of any jewelry-making project, and the right clasp can…
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The art of preserving flowers has been around since the time of ancient Egyptians, who made common use of bouquets and flower garlands in everyday life and at burial sites. …
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Often times, new homeowners can be intimidated by DIY renovations because of the labor and time it takes to invest in most projects. Refinishing your kitchen cabinets, for example, can be…
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Liming is a traditional wood finishing technique that was once commonly used on floorboards, furniture, and beams. It enhances the wood’s natural grain with a white tint, giving it a…
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Painting Wet Wood – Is It Possible?
by Emilyby EmilyPeople rarely just wake up and decide to paint a wooden project. A good paint job is always carefully planned and scheduled. But the weather sometimes has a wicked sense of…
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5 Best Tweezers For Crafts
by Emilyby EmilyA craft tweezer is probably one of the most versatile tools you can kee in your DIY toolbox. There are also so many designs for craft tweezers out there, you…
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If you love crafting and jewelry making, then you are probably familiar with simple yet sophisticated embellishment of flat back pearls. With half-back pearls, you won’t have to worry about…
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Pyrography, the art of burning designs into a surface, is generally seen done on wood. Of course, wood is a natural choice for an art that involves burning, as it’s…