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....
Quilting Notions: Tools or Toys? Part 3 of 4 7. The Seam Ripper. Indispensable little tool, yes tool. You can do so much with it! Poke the kids when they bother you, poke your spouse when he / she...
The more you ask a seller about their jewelry or gem stones the better prepared you will be to bid on or purchase the item with confidence. The world of gems and semi-precious gemstones can be very...
There are a wide variety of plating options available on pen kits sold today. Choosing which finish to use for a pen can be difficult and may be based on the wood used, customer preferences, pricing etc. This...
Head pins and eye pins are components used to make earrings. Each is a component used to make a dangle. The head pin has a flat head on the top and the eye pin has a loop. Each is available in a variety of...
If you are new to knitting, you are no doubt overwhelmed by the plethora of needle types and other gadgets that you suddenly find yourself needing. You will also be shocked by the price of all that gear. I...
To get started choose the style of stained glass window you want. You must measure the window to get the size the window it will be.Once you get the measurements.Then you make a drawing of the window. Pick...
Don't be fooled by modern fakes sold as antiques, 'vintage' or 'salvaged'A few rules of the road;1) Antiques do not come by the dozen, if you see an item offered as 'vintage' or 'antique' etc check the...
What is PMC?Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is an innovative development in the handling of precious metals. PMC consists of microscopic particles of silver or gold suspended in a binder to create a pliable material...
A beautiful String Art picture of one of America's favorite periods in history. The Mississippi Riverboat was an important part of America's history. I have a pattern of the Mississipi Riverboat. I take the...