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Author :: Jake Berlin  |
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| Article Title :: Gilding Leather |
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Gilding is the application of thin sheets of gold or other metal
alloy such as copper or silver, to a surface. The sheets are
hand or machine beaten until they are extremely malleable and
thinner than the thickness of tissue paper. Gilding was often
used as decoration on book covers or picture frames in the past,
and gives a look of richness to objects. When applied to finely
detailed, carved leather the effect can be quite striking.
Sizing
You’ll also need an adhesive or glue to stick the leaves to the
leather. This glue is called size. A commercial-based size works
perfectly. In addition, cheesecloth or other lint-free cloth, a
stiff artist’s brush to apply the leaf and some Q-tips (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Ivor Conway |
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| Article Title :: A brief history of Japanese Daruma Dolls |
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History of Japanese Daruma Dolls
Daruma dolls are representations of the historical Indian priest
Bodhidharma, a sage who traveled throughout Japan and China in
the 5th or 6th century AD. Bodhidharma is credited with
establishing Chan Buddhism in China and Zen Buddhism in Japan.
Legend has it that Bodhidharma achieved enlightenment, or
satori, following seven years of meditation either in a cave or
as he was facing the wall of a room at the Shorinji Temple in
China. During this time he moved neither his eyes nor his limbs.
Legend has it that as a result of his inactivity Bodhidharma's
limbs shriveled and fell off. Another legend relates that angry
with the fact that he had fa (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Robert Shawn |
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| Article Title :: Cleaning Your Guitar |
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If you could play your guitar without touching it you wouldn’t
have to clean it. Just take some time to clean your guitar each
time you play it. This will extend the its life and can prevent
any number of problems in the future.
First make sure you use a soft cloth preferably cotton. There
are flannel cloths at most music store that work great and can
be used on any instrument. One idea is to use an old clean
T-shirt. Make sure when using a T-shirt that you are not
cleaning with the printed area facing the guitar this can
scratch the guitar. Don’t use paper towels they can also scratch
the guitar finish. Disposable shop towels work great as well but
they are a little on the expensive s (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Natalie Goyette |
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| Article Title :: The Business Side of Craft Shows |
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The Business side of Craft Shows
Starting a craft show business when you're really an artist at
heart may be a rude awakening for you. Nevertheless, if you
decide to turn your hobby into a business, you need to switch
hats from time to time. You wear your artist hat when creating
and producing your crafts, and you put on your businessperson's
hat when you're running the business end. Begin successful on
the craft show circuit doesn’t just mean you have a great
product; it also means you have a decent head for business.
Planning your craft show business
It's not absolutely essential to write a craft show business
plan if you're not seeking a loan or partner, however, it can
help you foc (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Wendy Legendre |
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| Article Title :: Easy Costumes Kids Can Make |
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The kindergarten class I was teaching was scheduled to perform a
dramatic recitation. We needed several flower and bumblebee
costumes. Since I have found that kids love making their own
costumes, I wanted the class to be able to participate as much
as possible in the process. Therefore, I came up with an easy
costume idea and had the grade 7 class come in and assist, one
student per kindergarten child. In about 1 hour all of the
costumes were complete and the kindergarten class looked
adorable. It was a great experience for everyone.
How did we make the costumes? Easy!
The bumblebees were made with ... Yellow Garbage Bags
(one per child) Black Electrical Tape Hair Bands Pipe (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Liztiany Zakaria |
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| Article Title :: What Is One Flower Benefit That You Know Of? |
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The biggest flower benefit of all is flowers make you happy.
Research has proven this.Flowers actually make you
happy.When you are down, look at a flower arrangement and
you will be in a happy mood.
Put a flower arrangement in your office, you can reduce your
stress.When you are tensed at the office, you can calm
yourself down with flowers.When things are not how you want them
to be, ease your mind by putting flowers on your office desk.It
might help.
When you get scolded by your boss, increase your tolerance level
with flower arrangements.Flower arrangements have that a
big impact on you.
Spend happy family time at home when you decorate your home with
beautiful fl (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: David Chandler |
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| Article Title :: Sewing - A Wonderful Pastime |
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To think that in the beginning the only sewing patterns used
were to measure from ankle to dirt and chop off the animal skin
so that it would not drag on the ground. Now you can get sewing
patterns for everything from a simple square sewn together to
create a throw pillow to an elaborate wedding dress. You can
find sewing patterns by the thousands at any fabric or specialty
store, and find specialized catalogues, which cater to custom
sewing patterns for any size and style. You can now also buy
sewing patterns online from all the classic pattern
manufacturers, and the technology of the internet allows
formerly unknown pattern manufacturers a chance for the
spotlight.
Sewing patterns are si (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Scott Thomas |
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| Article Title :: Internet Jams |
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Internet Jams By Scott Thomas
Today’s technology for the recording musician has been
getting better and better with each passing month it seems.
Software and computer interfaces are getting much less
sophisticated and more user friendly for the average Joe.
And,let's not forget, less expensive.
Software like Acid Pro 4.0 is what I use to create and upload
music to the web. I've been using products from Sonic
Foundry (Sony) for 4 years now. Their software products are
superb to say the least. I highly recommend this software to
build your music creations.
Acidplanet is where I upload my music and Video for the
whole world to see and hear. As (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Johann Erickson |
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| Article Title :: Indoor Fountains for Natural Tranquility |
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Water, whether in the form of a vigorous waterfall, the ebb and
flow of the tide lapping on a beach, or a tinkling woodland
brook, brings life and refreshment. To be able to relax beside
flowing water has always been a luxury reserved for people who
live in the country. Now, with the availability of indoor
fountains, even those who live in an urban highrise apartment
can enjoy the same refreshment.
Indoor tranquility
fountains can be found in a variety of natural materials.
Natural slate forms a portion of many indoor fountains. Slate is
a dark colored sedimentary rock that forms in flat layers,
making it appropriate as a surface for water to spread over. The
gradations of earthtone colo (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Lauren Sorgaard |
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| Article Title :: Craft Show Organizing 101 |
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You’ve done it! You’ve signed up to do a craft show….now what!
Where do you start? This is a dilemma most first time craft show
participants (sometimes even us veterans) feel shortly before
the show. I am going to give you a few basic tips and some
tricks of the trade to help make your show go smoothly and
hopefully successfully.
The first and most important thing is to be sure to read the
rules and regulations of the show. The last thing you want to do
is show up and set your table up with fancy lighting only to
find out that you weren’t allowed to use 1000 strings of lights.
Take careful note of whether or not they supply an electric
source, exactly how much space you are allowed (read full article) |
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