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Weaving is a relaxing hobby; the repetitive process can be meditative. Creating fabric at the end of the process is satisfying. Often people weave a specific item such as a blanket or scarf....

Grass fabric has been made around the world for many years. There are many different types of weaving to use, but plain weave is the simplest way to weave grass into fabric. First you must collect...

There are several ways to make pewter medallions. Lost wax casting allows you to make molds of existing medallions or create your own one-of-a-kind designs. Pewter heats at a lower temperature...

Becaused yard art is often made from found objects, welding yard art sometimes requires joining more than one type of steel or metal. When you weld structural steel or repair an item, you are...

Most metal food service cans are a combination of tin and steel. Beverage cans are usually made of aluminum. Both can be recycled into decorative floral arrangments with a little careful bending,...

Awlgrip paints are popular for their versatile utility. However, they can be significantly difficult to use and require specific materials and procedures for successful application. To achieve the...

The art of flintknapping, crafting blades out of stones, dates back thousands of years and has been practiced by cultures around the world. The key to producing a quality obsidian knife is the...

Both beginning and professional knife makers can use saw blades to make quality knives. Although some professional knife makers disparage the use of saw blades and other recycled materials as...

Neck knives are convenient defense weapons for women. Well-made neck knives can be drawn one-handed. While they will not stop a determined attacker, they can provide a window for escape and the...

According to Twentieth Century Fires, during the Victorian era, "...fireplace Mantel-shelves became wider to accommodate clocks, candles and ornaments." One of those luxurious ornaments was the...

Making a realistic looking polymer clay doll is hard, and it takes many hours of practice to get it right. It will be easier if you watch videos made by a pro, but it isn't necessary. Many people...

"Rain Forest Green" is a relative term, because the exact shade of green that is created will vary with each attempt and also from person to person. However, it is fair to say that the phrase...

Fans of The Lord of the Rings, the popular books and movies, have a chance to recreate J.R.R. Tolkien's world by making jewelry, clothes and weapons modeled on those described in the books and...

It is very common to personalize a hunting knife by replacing the handle with a deer antler. It is a way to keep a piece of your trophy buck with you at all times, a constant reminder that...

Glycerin is a natural by-product of the soap-making process. In order to make glycerin, you must make traditional soap. Another term for this traditional soap is lye soap. These directions are...

The West African gourd harp, or ngoni, is thought to be the predecessor to the American banjo. There are three different ngonis played in Mali, West Africa: the donso ngoni, or six-stringed...

When making custom-ordered shirts, it's important to be able to serve buyers who want to keep their prices down. However, it's not necessary to sacrifice quality and variety in design; if you...

This is a very challenging costume to make, but is well worth the effort. It is a lot of fun, and is a great way to promote teamwork and creativity with your kids. I got both of my older kids...

Persian rugs have been hand-manufactured in Iran (once Persia) for more than 3,000 years. They come in many different weaves, colors, designs and fabrics. Today they are highly valued in the...

Do you like to make duct tape wallets in your spare time? Do you have a hat made out of duct tape? Well then, it's time to put your skills to use. If you're skilled enough to design a prom dress...

Soap is made by reacting lye, such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, with fats or oils. Sodium hydroxide will produce a solid soap that will tend to dry out as it ages, while potassium...

The technique of creating life-like newborn dolls has been a growing phenomenon for some time now. Although there are numerous methods concluding in a variety of results, this article will outline...

Making a living through one's artwork is a common dream among artists and artisans, including craft makers. If you long to abandon the world of nine-to-five and make your beloved hobby into a...

At the end of the popular movie "The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King," Arwen is seen wearing a beautiful silver butterfly headdress. The headdress features complex silver filigree,...

Satin fabric is tightly woven, with a very flat and smooth surface. The weaving method produces a lustrous finish. The face of the cloth is covered with the warp yarn, and no filling lines are...

Soap making is a complex and challenging but, ultimately, rewarding. Many soap making ingredients are available at your local grocery store or wholesale from online retailers like Brambleberry....

This is tough at first, but you will get the hang of it. This is a great project perhaps for parents and children to do together. Otherwise, it is a great classroom project for older children. It...

A model village can be made with cardstock buildings made from a commercially printed book or ceramic pieces. Buildings can be constructed by hand from foam core board or wooden craft pieces. You...

Metal sculpture is a challenging form of art where you cut, shape and weld metal like recycled iron and scrap metal into any design you can think of. Even some pieces of junk metal or tin cans can...

One of the oldest forms of textile art, tapestry signified nobility during the Middle Ages and was a popular artist choice in castles and other wealthy homes. To add tapestry to your own castle,...

I used a circular saw to cut the old floor out. The stringers and bulkheads were rotten too, so I fiberglassed in new ones. Every thing was made of outdoor grade 3/4" BC plywood. The new...

Cold forging refers to the process of forging metal into desired shapes and hardness while at room temperature. Cold forging is the opposite of hot forging, which is done when metal is heated to a...

A log cabin diorama is a project that will take many hours of crafting. You can make a cabin scene to depict an historic event, as a reflection of your heritage or to appease the simple desire to...

Hardbound books are books with a hard binding. Hardbound books are much more ideal for manuscript preservation than softbound books because they protect pages from bending, wear and tear better...

Hardback books offer greater protection for manuscripts than paperback books. A hardback book can withstand bending and the elements much longer than a paperback. Consequently, hardback books are...

Making a mosaic flower pot is an easy way to learn a craft that is as simple, or as complex, as you want it to be. A mosaic flower pot made of colorful, broken tiles that make a great accent to...

Building a treehouse is no easy task. Choosing a worthy tree is a difficult job on its own, as the tree itself plays a role in the strength and safety of the treehouse hut. Long hours of strenuous...

Compass designs are exactly what the name implies, designs made with a compass. Only the compass being used is not the common instrument used by sailors and woodsmen to find the four cardinal...

Many manufacturers and science-fiction fans would pay anything to construct a real lightsaber, true to the "Star Wars" genre. Plastic toys and realistic acrylic blades have given the effect of a...

As a fisherman, perhaps you've caught that once in a lifetime trophy specimen that you're having a hard time throwing back. If you want to display it for all to see, you could take it to a...

If you're a fisherman and you've caught that once-in-a-lifetime trophy specimen, you may have a hard time throwing it back. If you want to display it for a long time, you'll have to know the...

Make your child a wooden big rig playhouse with real tires and a steering wheel, simulated diesel exhaust pipes and working double doors that open into the trailer. This two-compartment playhouse...

Rain lamps date back to the late 1950s. But by the early '70s their popularity had faded. Nevertheless, they remain a beautiful example of decorative lamps. Traditionally, rain lamps depicted...

The art of making knives is an ancient craft requiring skill, patience, and experience. This article describes making a knife blade out of an old circular saw, which means you won't have to heat...

Recycling is always in style, so it is no surprise that accessories made with recycled items are popular. There are wallets made of duct tape, makeup bags made from recycled juice boxes and purses...

Foam sculptures can be used in a variety of ways, such as props in school plays to creative advertising purposes. There are unlimited creative possibilities when following the basic steps of how...

Making a knife from an old file is an entry-level blacksmithing project. However, this project requires extensive experience forging and hammering billets, quenching and tempering. This project...

Halloween is the spookiest time of year and people go all out to decorate their houses. One of the most impressive effects is cobwebs, but it is difficult to spread the cotton webs evenly. With a...

Yucca sandals were worn by the Indians of the American Southwest and Mexico. There are several different styles depending on the tribe a person came from. This type of sandal is still made today,...

Watercolor painting is a fine art that can take many years to master. Still, there is no reason why someone who is not a professional can also enjoy the practice immensely. You can paint flowers...