This guide will introduce prints and define key terms abbreviations. Basics How to tell the difference between types of prints, a definition of original print, and basic print care. Is a print a copper plate...
Vintage Tether Model Racing Cars are the precursors to the Radio Controlled Racing Car of today. They are model racers ranging from approximately 8 - 22 inches long, 3 - 4 inches wide and are powered by model...
Theravada Buddhism, an orthodox Buddhist sect which keeps the original doctrine and tradition succeeded from the Buddha, is adopted by Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Thailand while Mahayana sect is popular in China,...
Of all the stone in the world, some would say Jade has more going for it than any other stone. Diamonds are sparkling and beautiful to look at, but they are limited in the shapes they can acquire due to its...
A Quick Guide from Glitteringsky Antique Prints What is an Antique Engraving? An antique engraving is an image printed on paper one hundred or more years ago. The engraver carves/cuts a drawing or design...
Collecting Folk Art is like taking a trip through time into lands where self-taught craftsman and artisans abound. You will visit ancient pyramids, temples and Colonial cities. One minute you're going over a...
Don Drumm Don Drumm is an accomplished,recognized, American artisan. A master craftsman with an imagination that just goes on and on. He is a third generation metalworker. He explores contemporary materials,...
JADE SNOW WONG (1922 - 2006) Jade Snow Wong was an incredibly talented artist, craftsman and writer. During her lifetime, she was known as a San Francisco "Living Treasure". Her work is extremely beautiful,...
Beading Tips Tricks : Are you a designer?Some people call themselves designers while some are not sure if they can call themselves a designer. So how do you know if you are a designer? There are people that...
During the Qin and Han dynasties (221BC-AD220), jadeware became more practical and objects such as jade tablets became obsolete. At that time, people began to believe in the power of jadeware to increase...