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A History of European Knitting

Knitting caught on in Europe quickly and spread rapidly. Royalty and the upper class made knitted garments very fashionable.Knitting has gone through trade guilds and cottage industries, and the invention and improvement of knitting machines. Even though knitting machines have advanced greatly in th

Fire Brick Facts

Withstanding temperatures of 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit is by no means an unimpressive feat. Firebrick is used as a heat-resistant material that can line areas that are commonly subjected to flames or high temperatures. Although homeowners commonly overlook firebrick that is within their own homes, it

How to Bind a Book - The Ultimate Beginner's Guide

Bookbinding is a valuable skill that is fun and satisfying to learn. For some it is a hobby, or a chance to put a personal project into tangible form. For others, it is an essential task for preparing business publications or getting a graduate thesis ready for submission.

Carpentry Fun Time: Glue!

I think the title says it all. Here are a few exercises that will help teach your child how to use wood glue to make things without making a mess!

Maintaining Radio Controlled Boats is Vital to Uninterrupted Play

When taking your radio controlled boats out for a day of fun, racing, or just leisurely boating, there are many things you need to be aware of before you even leave the house. Your boat is made up of many materials that could become damaged while out in the water causing you to have to dock your fun

Doll's Delight - Wicker Dollhouse Furniture

Wicker furniture is the art of basket weaving and furniture making combined. Traditional wicker furniture is made from vine, bamboo, or other such material. Most miniature sets that have a wicker design are made from wire, as there are not much miniature bamboo trees. You will see wicker appear most

Doll Collecting Basics For the Beginner

It is human nature to want to collect something.Some do it uncontrollably while others are so particular that their doll collection may include only one or two prized possession.

Topps Baseball Cards Are Big Business

If you're one of those unfortunate people that had a mom who threw all of your older Topps baseball cards in the garbage many years ago because they were lying around on your floor - I can feel your pain. Unfortunately for most kids back in the 1950s and 60s found little more use for Topps base

How to Start Your Own Handmade Online Store

Online shopping is now a trending activity for many Americans. They are able to make purchases right at the comfort of their own home. In the entire World Wide Web, many online stores have emerged catering to different products thus if you are planning to create a handmade online store for your busi

How To Make Money With A Hobby

The internet allows more people than ever to profit from their hobbies. Learn how to take the correct approach to monetizing your own interests.

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Alcohol Inks and Four Ways to Use Them

Want some ideas for how to use alcohol inks? You can add a whole new dimension to your paper-crafting with them. Ink things you may have thought were impossible to colour before!

How to Make Handmade Cowboy Boots With Matching Cowboy Hat For Your Baby

If you and your family are going to a western-theme party, you all want to dress up according to the event. There are many cowboy outfits on the store for adults and grown-up kids but seldom for newborn babies. If you do not want your baby to be left out, make a handmade cowboy boots and cowboy hat