Art & Home Accessories

Are you looking for some tips on how to find Finding Nemo-themed vinyl floor mats? Are your children asking for Finding Nemo-themed floor mats? Not sure what to do or where to find what you are...

Sandwich glass is named after mold processed glassware made in Sandwich, Mass. It is defined by its flower, scroll, and historical-theme patterns. Patterns have slight variances and come in many...

Sandblasting wood for crafts and signs requires the right materials and a solid skill set. You need to understand grain and how it is affected by high-powered blasting. Proper planning can prevent...

There are many different brand names, manufacturing dates, patterns and legends under the "Blue Willow china" umbrella. Identifying any particular type of Blue Willow china, whether antique or...

Alternative home designs and construction methods represent a portion of the future of the construction industry. Using shipping containers for residential structures is one of the alternative...

The metal frame for this skylight has been sitting around for a few years. We finally decided that the design of a new star heralding the birth of Christ would be a good subject for the piece.

Are you looking for something different to totally change the look of a room or your patio? Want the look of a fountain without all the maintenance? Or perhaps you want some sort of lighting for...

Ever wonder how glass gets that interesting spiderweb-like effect? By dunking an extremely hot piece of glass into a container of water, crackles form on the surface and create what is known as...

In "The Three Little Pigs" adventure, the straw house blows down first. Yet in the southwest, ancient adobe structures made from mixing clay and straw with animal manure still mark the dwelling...

Concrete planter boxes will give your deck or patio a rustic look. Concrete mix is fairly inexpensive, and can also be tinted and stamped for added visual interest. These instructions will guide...

Every child dreams of having a secret movable wall panel. Creating a secret opening in a wall can add excitement and fun to your home. Secret wall panels can also add a measure of security for...

Carousel horses are a visual link to a bygone era where carousels twirled and music played in the main park of every sleepy little town in America. Few carousels remain today, but those that do...

Looking for a unique and unusual lamp that will stand out and light up a small area? Or are you just looking for an unusual night light for a mood setting? Whatever your reason, get ready to egg...

A calla lily is a large white decorative flower that is the pride and joy of many a florist, photographer or painter. Georgia O'Keeffe rendered the graceful, white flower just about as well as...

Tanning your own hides and fur skins is a demanding process that includes skinning the animal and removing extraneous material from the hide. One method is salt and alum tannage.

Many of us have tried to think of different ways to bring our family together. Here is a way to produce a timeless piece that can be handed down from generation to generation.

There's something about brass that will heat up the coldest of hearts. Whether it be a tray or vase, or something larger like a fireplace fender or a pair of andirons, something brass emits a...

Tapestry restoration requires a great deal of skill to complete properly, especially if the tapestry is old or valuable. The following article will provide some tips to give you an idea of what's...

If you want to custom-frame a picture, you will need a piece of glass that is the perfect size for your photo or painting. You can custom-cut a piece of glass for a picture frame by following...

Painted apples in a house look great, but until you try to paint one you'll never realize how challenging it is. An apple looks great when you pick it at the store with that nice smooth glossy...