Topics: craft fairs, craft shows, profit, sewing, pricing
Pricing, pricing, pricing! “Where should I price my product?” is the never-ending question. Every small business owner has asked it when getting ready for a craft fair. Is the price too high? Too low? From my experience, I can tell you that the bottom line is that your […]
Topics: craft fairs, selling, small business, crafts, craft shows, sewing, embroidery
You love what you create and you love sharing with others. Has anyone ever approached you and said, “You know, you should really consider making and selling these things!” While the compliment is very flattening, you may think that you enjoy making items yourself but […]
Topics: craft fairs, craft shows, craft to-do list, sewing, embroidery, selling, 1st impressions
Your items are all made. You have done your research on how to price these treasures you have been working on for so long. Now it is time to get packed up and go! There are some essential and not-so-essential items that you […]
Topics: scrapbook paper, scrapbook supplies
Standard photo albums are great keepsakes, but the plain features of such albums rob the photographs of their personalities. Modern scrapbooks are increasingly popular because they preserve more than just the facts of the memories, but the feelings.
Many want to get into scrapbooking but are intimidated by the immense possibilities […]
Topics: Pottery
Pottery is the oldest art of making clay utensils. It is basically clay (cement-like earth) which is modeled, dried and then fired into a vessel. Pottery may then be decorated with paint and glaze applied to it. There are certain materials used in making pottery. Clay is one of the most important […]
Topics: saponification, soap making, esterification, homemade soap
Making soap can be both a fun and lucrative business these days, with some handmade soaps selling for as much as $20 - $30 per piece in certain gift shops. The price of course depends on the quality of the soap, which in turn depends on the skill of […]
Topics: Model tall ships, tall ship models, buying tall ship models, building tall ships, model ships
Perhaps you thought of getting a new tall ship model lately, if so, you might have given some consideration to building one. The choice of whether to build or buy does not even take into concern the type of ship […]
Topics: scrapbook page layouts, scrapbooking, collage ideas, scrapbook layouts, scrapbook ideas, scrapbookin
The focal points of any scrapbook page layout are the photos that are used. Most people when designing and creating a new scrapbook will search their wedding photo album or their family photo album or through boxes of photos that have been passed down […]
Topics: craft ideas for kids, scrapbook page layouts, collage ideas, scrapbook layouts, scrapbook ideas, scr
Having been a craft enthusiast for a number of years I have picked up many tips and tricks in the pursuit of creating beautiful scrapbook page layouts. The first and most important tip is to always use acid-free products when realising […]
Topics: free woodcarving pattern, wood working equipment, woodcarving
You, as a beginner wood carver, may be ready to think of designing something yourself. Before doing so, look at some really good wood carvings. Photographs can remind us of things seen but for proper appreciation it is better to see the actual work. A visit to […]
Topics: model sailing ship, ship model
Assembling model kits is a straightforward job comprising well made parts with detailed instructions; some of them are illustrated and show each stage of assembly clearly.
Assembly of Modern Kits
Your first move is to acquire as many suppliers’ catalogs as you can lay hands on. The variety of models that come […]
Topics: jewelry making kit, diamonds, diamond rings, engagement rings
Essential tools for the beginner jewelry maker are surprisingly few. A variety of articles can be made with a small set of good tools; in fact, some of the pieces are made with only two or three of the tools listed. All tools should be kept […]
Topics: oil painting class, art painting
Finding the right brushes and becoming familiar with the texture and nuances of oil paint is critical to successfully using this medium.
As far as brushes go, you can use hoghair oil-color brushes with this medium - two or three round-shaped ones, sizes 3, 6, and 8, and two or three […]
Topics: pottery wheels, old time pottery
When you’re building up your ceramics workshop you’re going to need a litany of tools including a wedging wire, wedging board and soft hair brushes for decorating your work. Though these tools are important, there are other tools that will help you create wonderful ceramics including plaster bats and banding […]
Topics: doll making supply, doll, doll making cloth
Pulling together a puppet using minimal materials is a great skill to have. Especially on a rainy day when you’re kids can’t go outside and have nothing to do.
These puppets can be made-well, nearly-in an instant. They call for materials that you are sure to have handy, such […]
Topics: pottery wheels, old time pottery
You’re going to need several different tools to fully equip your ceramics workshop. A basic list of materials you will find useful in your workshop include: an inexpensive rolling pin which can be purchased at most chain stores and toy shops, pie plates, toothpicks, building plaster, an orange stick, a […]
Topics: furniture upholstery, furniture
It is widely thought that the craft of upholstery evolved from that of the tent-maker. And it does seem a likely development. Although tent-making is now quite a separate and a very prosperous trade, it is not so many years ago that many branches of that trade were carried out by the […]
Topics: how to make picture frame, picture frame
Picture framing follows all general changes in sound decorative style, so no one can expect to produce a frame which need never be changed. By keeping the principles of good taste always in mind, we will not turn out something faddish or freakish.
There will be times when a […]
Topics: scrapbooking, scrapbook sketches, budget scrapbooking, scrap books, scrapbooking, start scrapbooking
Have you wondered how to start scrapbooking on a budget? We have 10 tips that will get you off the starting blocks fast.
I gave a class of Seniors their first scrapbooking lesson a few weeks ago. One of the questions I had to answer is: […]
Topics: how to make soy candles, soy candle making, candle business, sell candles
Making soy candles is a wonderful, creative hobby; in fact, it is so fun that it has become incredibly popular! There are so many people who make candles that the competition is getting tough, even for gifts. I certainly had gift […]