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Create stylish and colorful hair accessories for your daughter at a fraction of the cost of store-bought styles. Decorate inexpensive, plain hair elastics with silk, paper or plastic flowers that...

Professional silk screen operations use machines and specialized materials to produce silk screen apparel, but you don't have to invest in expensive equipment and supplies to create your own silk...

You could purchase ready-made silk rose petals or instead you might consider making your own. Making silk rose petals is not difficult or time-consuming because there is no sewing required. It is...

Accent a Victorian-style wedding with beautiful homemade silk flower kissing balls. These romantic silk flower creations add a touch of elegance to the festivities, and are a quick and easy...

Plants made from silk fabric are a great way to enjoy the convenience of artificial vegetation without the tackiness of commercially-made plastic plants. A homemade silk plant or set of silk...

Silk floral arrangements can bring life to a home or office. Use them as centerpieces at a wedding, retirement party, or just because. If you have trouble remembering to water your live flowers,...

Silk flower swags are bundled arrangements of silk flowers, other artificial plants and/or dried plants including branches, ferns, fruit, pine cones or sticks. They provide a colorful, natural...

Medical walkers help people of all ages get around safely, but they are not the most stylish accessories. Decorating a walker is an easy way to personalize it and make self-conscious patients feel...

Silk flowers add a touch of elegance to any setting, but last longer than regular blooms. Instead of filling a pitcher with water, adding plant food and changing the water every day, you can...

Silk screening is used to print images on T-shirts, tote bags and hats. Flat, porous surfaces can be printed on with your design once you learn how to silk screen. The silk screened items can be...

Silk flowers are a beautiful addition to any gift bag, and they can create a novel embellishment for a birthday, anniversary, Valentine's Day, or wedding gift. By selecting the right kind of...

In the fairy tale "Rumpelstiltskin," a young woman must spin straw into gold. Spinning silk is not that hard, but the results are equally fabulous. Silk fiber is available in many forms, but the...

Japanese Kumihimo, the art of silk braiding, is an art with a long tradition. Silk braiding is something that is used in the creation of ornaments for carts used for festivals, for ceremonies,...

Sunflower bouquets can be used for a unique twist on the traditional wedding bouquet. They are especially popular for summer weddings. Silk sunflower bouquets are more economical and can be made...

Flip-flops can be decorated and personalized in so many different ways. You can turn ordinary flip-flops into a masterpiece with just a few simple supplies. Inexpensive flip-flops that come in a...

Making your own silk tree is a way to add green to a home décor without the need to water or feed a plant. It can also make a handy prop for school productions or theatrical settings. The...

Whether you want the perfect shade of pastel ribbon for your wedding decorations or vividly colored ribbon for crafts, you can easily dye silk ribbon at home in your kitchen with a few basic supplies.

Candle rings are decorative accents for your home that you can easily craft and style according to a particular season, holiday or event. Candle rings can encircle pillar candles without being...

Turn silk flowers and ballpoint pens into eye-catching party favors for a seasonal celebration. Greet guests with a colorful array of floral pens whether you're hosting a baby or bridal shower,...

Artificial flower making provides blooms that last much longer then real flowers and that are usually less expensive. They are used for everything from everyday decorations, to decorating for...

Streamers can add a lovely dimension to any dance routine. They are especially effective in demonstrating synchronization when used by several dancers performing in a group setting. Streamers can...

Colorful silk flowers can do more than fill a vase to become a table centerpiece. Use beautiful blooms that replicate the look of flowers like roses, daisies and lilies to create an assortment of...

Silk flower centerpieces add charm and grace to wedding tables. Save time and stress by making them months in advance. Save money by replacing real exotic flowers with less expensive silk ones....

Silk screening is the process of applying ink to fabric by pushing it through a mesh screen; it originated in ancient China and was passed along to Western Europe in the 1700s. The mesh screen is...

Silk fans are ideal for keeping cool as they are lightweight and, therefore, easy to use. Yet they create a nice breeze as well. According to the University of Wisconsin La Crosse, fans have been...

The silk screen printing technique is used for many applications, both industrially and at home. The essential elements and printing methods are the same whether mechanized for rapid,...

Colored silk or nylon stocking flowers are not only unique, but also easy to make. Almost any natural flower can be created by studying the petal shape and blossom placement on the stem, or you...

Silk flowers, known in the floral industry as permanent botanicals, are now available in an astonishing array of botanically correct blooming and foliage forms. The best of them are manufactured...

The options for a Chinese costume range widely. You can dress from the lowliest farmer to the mightiest lord. Using the right accent pieces and clothes is all you need to make a recognizable...

Flowers brighten up the home and make great gifts. Learn to think outside the vase, and you can come up with some unique silk flower arrangements for every season, as well as some fine gifts for...

Silk screening a t-shirt can be a lot of fun, and a great way to make your own shirts. Follows these instructions to learn how to use a silk screen properly.

You might think that tackling your first silk flower arrangement will be far easier than working with natural flowers. While that's true to a point, effective silk flower arranging has its own...

More versatile than a traditional printing press, silk screening allows you to print on a variety of materials, including ceramics, textiles, clothing, wood, paper or plastic. As a fun, creative...

Small silk roses can make a big impact in the décor of any room or create just the right touch as a fashion accessory. They are easy to craft with and there are as many miniature silk rose...

Painting on silk is a fun way to create beautiful accessories. With some easy to use silk paints and an iron, you can make your own designer scarf. Imagine being able to design your own head scarves?

The art of silk painting and dyeing has been practiced for centuries in such cultures as India and China. It is not as difficult as it looks. The techniques used to paint silk are the same...

The silk screen process is one of the most versatile of printing methods. Silk screen printing can be used on fabric, metals, glass and, of course, paper and cardboard. Large commercial screen...

Spend an hour or less making easy fall crafts--like a sun catcher made with stained glass paint or a wreath made with silk flowers--to decorate your home. You can also frame real pressed leaves...

Flowers make great embellishments for slippers, as any silk or fake flower can be simply hot-glued onto the top of the slipper. Find unique looking silk flowers with tips from an accessory...

Whether you want real-looking flowers or colorful stylized flowers in your hair, you can make your own flower hair accessories with some DIY know-how and the right materials. Use crepe paper and a...

Cut the costs for your wedding by preparing flowers yourself. One easy method is to use silk flowers, which allows you to make them up days, weeks or even months in advance without fear of...

Silk screening, also known as screen printing, is a popular hobby. Though it involves the use of some specialized materials, it is a fairly simple process that can be used to produce a wide...

Silk screening allows you to transfer an image onto fabric or another medium. Silk-screen inks are quite permanent, making this a good option if you want to sell your own T-shirt, tote bag or...

While masquerade balls have become somewhat uncommon in modern times, certain gala events still retain the tradition of the masquerade mask. Masquerade masks can be made in a number of styles,...

Silk flowers make a lasting, beautiful display that can be easily cleaned. But how to display them? Certainly, a vase works. But sometimes, something more original can add a touch of spice to your...

Wreaths aren't just for Christmas, with their pine boughs, cones and red ribbon. Spring is a great time to make a flower wreath to dress up your front door. Flower wreaths can be made with fresh,...

Hunters are proud of the antlers they take from deer and like to display them, but experienced hunters can accumulate more antlers than they know what to do with. Rather than simply mounting them...

Professional offices are decorated to have the appearance of an upscale sitting room in a home. Silk floral arrangements are used to help present a friendly atmosphere. These streamlined, elegant...

A well-designed, handcrafted silk floral arrangement adds a decorative touch to any room in the home or at the office. The first step in creating an original silk design is to have an idea about...

Shadow boxes can help create a beautiful display. They come in several sizes and shapes. Some have domes and others have small treasure compartments. Most of them have a glass front. This is a...