What Gauge Wire Do I Need?An often asked question for new wire workers is, "What size gauge do I need?" Wire is sized in gauges. The smaller the gauge (number) the bigger the wire. Below I've listed some of...
Button Collecting Tips. Collectible antique buttons are not "just buttons". They are special buttons of a particular age and type and there are several ways to collect and organize them. What follows is a...
I get many emails each month from people who want advice on purchasing a stained glass grinder. Because grinders come in so many sizes and in so many price ranges, starting from scratch may seem daunting. ...
Introduction to Stained Glass ~ Your First Project Using the Tiffany "Copper Foil" Method This guide was created by an experienced glass crafter and teacher to help you decide if the stained glass hobby is...
Got beads? Don't know where to begin? This beginner guide will help you choose the right supplies for making a necklace or bracelet. Jewelry making is a fun and easy hobby for people of all ages....
Embossing is a great technique to create shiny raised images on your card paper projects, and is often used in conjunction with rubber stamping, to complement card making, papercrafts scrapbooking projects....
Choosing the right size and kind of foil for your stained glass project can be a confusing task, due to the variety of sizes and backings. There are some general guidelines for selecting the right foil that...
This is a guide to basic tools and materials in chainmail crafts. Chainmail, chainmaille, maille, chain mail, however you choose to spell it...here is the art of weaving metal rings to make things...be it...
http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage userid=gourdmandan Craft gourds using the skills you already have in crafts, wood working, painting, decorating, carving and woodburning. Gourd...
There are a wide variety of types of solder being sold on eBay, and not all of them are suitable for use in stained glass. This guide will cover the most common types, and what the differences are between...