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...
The title for this guide actually came from a friend of mine. . .she and I both make jewelry, and I'd been working on a necklace that I told her probably needed Miyuki beads because it wasn't draping the way I...
Are you considering listing an antique or vintage sewing machine with or without the cabinet? Did you find a treadle or electric sewing machine at a yard sale, or did a friend or family member ask you to sell...
Who are the top makers, what is the most collectible, projects to make, what should I know--this is a guide for the person just getting into crafting or collecting with chenille all the way to the serious...
Metal Clay - A World of New Design Options Metal clay is an extraordinary material that opens a world of new design options, allowing for jewelers, designers and even amateurs to create nearly any design they...
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. Understanding...
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...
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....
I am writting this guide because I sometimes get people asking how to use the polymer clay push molds I sell in my shop. I hope this guide will help to answer any questions you may have and even maybe give you...