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Rubber ducks are bath toys shaped like ducks. They normally have a flat base which allows them to float and are made from rubber; or more often a plastic vinyl material. When squeezed, they can allow water in. It is important to keep the rubber duck clean, to avoid bacteria building up and then being released into the bath water.
You can make a jewelry pendant that looks exactly the way you want from scratch. Use a malleable material such as polymer clay, which you can mold into anything you want. Polymer clay is also convenient because it comes in many different colors and can be baked in a conventional oven. The materials you need to make a personalized necklace pendant are found where jewelry and craft supplies are sold.
Make a joined heart pendant that you can wear on a necklace, or give as a gift to someone else to express your love. Use polymer clay in the color that you want to form two joined hearts, which symbolize two people in love. Some brands of polymer clay have tiny mica flakes in them that make them look metallic, so you can even make one that looks as if it is made from the same kind of metal as a necklace chain. A conventional oven is all that is needed to harden polymer clay.
Placing an image on a domino is not difficult. There are two main ways to create an image on a domino. You can use permanent ink pads and stamps to create the design, or you can paint on the design freehanded using ceramic paints. Using either one of these methods will create beautiful painted dominoes that you can use as a customized domino set, decorations or even as jewelry.
New or recently polished brass items give off a warm, bright reflective glow. Antique brass items are much darker, with a deep-toned patina, and often show aged scratches and slight imperfections. The antique aesthetic adds a sense of character and may be used to match other antiques decorating a room. Adding the appearance of age and tarnish to your brass items requires only a small number of household items and a few hours of your time.
Crafters love Papertrey Ink stamp products for their unique characteristics and designs. Whole images are dissected into individual detailed stamp sets to allow the user to layer the stamp images to create a one-of-a-kind inked image -- making it possible to add different colors to each individual part of the image. These storage and usage tips may help you create the perfect stamping image for your project on the first try.
Face pins can be fashioned from polymer clay, which can be hardened in a traditional oven. Polymer clay is available in a large variety of shades at craft stores. Making face pins would be a good birthday-party craft for creative children over the age of 8.
Dominos are more than just a game, they can also add a playful touch to craft and jewelry projects. Because they are to be hung when used in this way, it is necessary to drill holes in them in order to pass string through. Most dominos bought in stores are made of plastic and can be drilled fairly easily. The technique varies depending on whether you are drilling into the flat face or into the edge.
Brass is an inexpensive, sturdy alternative to gold and used for several different products, from lamps to jewelry boxes. Overtime, the color of the brass will darken by a process called oxidation. Oxidation naturally over a period of several years as the surface of the brass comes in contact with air. The effects of oxidation are mimicked in a much quicker fashion with the use of readily available chemicals.
A crucifix, or cross with an image of Christ, can be made out of polymer clay to serve as a necklace pendant. Polymer clay can be found in a large assortment of colors at craft stores and will make a sturdy crucifix. Use metallic-colored clay to blend with a metallic chain for the necklace. A piece of leather cord or length of ribbon can also be used to hang the crucifix pendant.
Rubber stamps are common tools for crafters in creating cards and scrapbook pages. Although useful in these craft projects, there are many other ways that rubber stamps can be used. They're not just for paper and can be used on shrink plastic, clay and fabric.
Polymer clay is available in a wide variety of colors, including metallic tones that can be used to create attractive faux gold or silver pendants. Mixing two contrasting colors of clay to create a marbleized effect will enhance the faux metallic effect. Creating these pendants would be a great jewelry-making craft project for a sleepover birthday party or summer camp session. The finished pendants can be strung from fine metal chains, cording or thin satin ribbon.
After a few uses rubber stamps can become clogged with ink, causing the edges of the stamped image to appear fuzzy. To maintain rubber stamps so you always get a clean, sharp image from the stamp, get into the habit of cleaning ink off the stamps after each use. Not only will this keep stamps clean, it will also prevent an accidental contamination of one colored stamp pad with another like if you press a stamp with blue ink on it into a yellow stamp pad. Stamp cleaning pads are simple to use and handy to keep beside your work…
Achievement medals can be crafted to signify any specific accomplishment with polymer clay. A special award for excellence in the classroom, on the sports field or at home can be made to order with a technique that uses wooden stamps. All supplies for these attractive medals can be found at the craft store. Crafting a selection of medals for distribution can be completed in just a few hours.
Aside from greens, golfers scrutinize few things more than their golf clubs. Although they frequently clean and shine the shafts and heads of their clubs, golfers often neglect the grips. This can lead to poor control of the club, which can have a negative impact on a golfer's overall game. Taking the time to clean your leather golf grips carefully will enhance the life of your grips and can help you play the best game possible.
You can make a cross pendant of any size from polymer clay that can be strung from a length of satin ribbon. The pendant can also be embellished with crystal beads for an elegant and artistic piece of original jewelry. Making this pendant would be a great Sunday school or vacation Bible school craft activity for older children that will combine creativity with a spiritual message. The cross pendant would also make a thoughtful handmade gift.
Having a good grip on your gun is necessary when firing. Dangerous circumstances could ensue if the gun were to slip from your hands. It is important to always keep your gun's rubber grip free of any residue, as this too could impede your shooting ability. Removing any dirt or residue from your weapon's rubber grip requires just a few items, and can be done in a matter of minutes.
Rubber stamps and stamp pads are used for all kinds of purposes, from business to craft. Stamp or ink pads require proper care to stay clean and work properly. It is particularly important to clean your rubber stamp pads if you have pressed stamps with different colored inks onto the pad. Regular maintenance helps keep your rubber stamp pads in prime condition.
Clear stamps are an alternative to traditional rubber stamps. They are created from flexible materials such as light-sensitive photopolymers, silicone and other similar elements, rather than produced in a mold the way rubber stamps are. This means clear stamps are more sensitive and usually require gentler cleaning techniques, as they may not be able to take as much abuse as rubber stamps can. Luckily, clear stamps are relatively easy to wash, and can be cleaned using a few simple items found at home.
Restoring an old pedal car comes with plenty of challenges. Most pedal cars were handled roughly by generations of kids and often left out in the weather to rust or rot. Other "kiddie cars" were modified by kids or parents. Unlike other antiques, however, pedal cars increase in value once restored. Restorers try to keep as many original parts as possible to boost this worth. Investment potential aside, the restoration of a pedal car has unique rewards, especially when you plan to share your toy with a child.
W. R. Case & Sons of Bradford, Pennsylvania began making Case knives about 1905. Case filled an order for 81,000 knives for the United States Navy just before World War I and provided a custom survival knife for the astronauts on Gemini and Apollo space missions. This company has also filled the pockets of American boys and men for over a century. Case knives are collectibles; a collector's club was formed in 1981. You can learn to date Case knives by marks once you know where to look.
One of the household's most useful, diverse tools rests under the computer mouse. There are so many quick, easy uses for mouse pads that these spongy wonders should never end up in the trash. A dirty mouse pad cleans up in a snap with some soapy water, a brush, and a sunny spot to dry out, but if that pad has seen better days, give it a new purpose in any room of the house.
Acrylic stamps, unlike rubber stamps, are made of clear plastic and fit into larger clear blocks before use. The blocks make it easier to handle the interchangeable stamps, which people use for scrapbooking and other crafting projects. These stamps require a different type of care from rubber stamps. You can clean a rubber stamp with mild soap, but acrylic stamps need a few special cleansers, which can get rid of both water-resistant and water-based stamp inks without damaging the acrylic.
A brass cash register is a unique, valuable piece of any antique collection. Prized by collectors across the world, these original pieces of history can be worth thousands of dollars. Brass cash registers require regular care to ensure they maintain their beauty and value. Polishing a brass cash register is a relatively simple task requiring minimal effort and everyday household items.
Stamp collecting is a hobby enjoyed by both young and old. During much of U.S. history, the Post Office Department, Postal Service, Department of the Interior and the IRS have all issued stamps of one type or another. Some are valid for mailing, others are issued for various special purposes. So how do you identify which stamps are used to pay for first class postage? It's actually quite simple. For this example, let's assume you are a novice collector who has purchased a large mixed lot of U.S. stamps. Here's how to determine just what you've acquired and which stamps…
Curing a buffalo skull is the process of removing the meat from the skull and then bleaching it. People regard buffalo skulls as a symbol of the Great Plains. To American Indians, these skulls depicted the great power of the bison. Nowadays people enjoy decorating their homes with the skulls. Cleaning and bleaching a buffalo skull is not a difficult process, but it does take some time to do it correctly.
If you are an avid collector and user of rubber stamps, and you notice that your stamps have become sticky with ink buildup, there are a few inexpensive ways to clean your rubber stamps. Before cleaning, however, it is important that you understand the difference between a "dirty" and "stained" rubber stamp.
Many people avidly collect and use rubber stamps as part of their scrapbooking hobby. This hobby depends on maintaining rubber stamps in good condition. This is not possible if the stamp is not clean. Rubber stamps can be damaged by water, chemicals and general wear over time, which affects their quality and value. Cleaning the stamp is easy if it is done soon after use. Cleaning one particular threat to a rubber stamp, glue, can also be done easily if certain steps are followed.
You love golf. Anytime, any course, any weather. You live and breathe golf. The only thing you don't live for is dirty golf clubs and grips. Your golf club grips see not only oils from your hands but also airborne dust and dirt particles. Cleaning and rejuvenating your golf club grips is not hard. With a squirt of some dishwashing soap and a brush, your golf club grips will be clean and you will be playing your best game in no time.
Wool, or fleece, is used in spinning and knitting. When wool is removed from the sheep, it must be cleaned before use. Washing your own wool can be greasy, intense work but it opens up a range of choices, like buying large wool swatches at trade shows, which is cheaper. You can also dye the wool to match your personal preferences.
Rubber stamps are commonly used with ink for scrapbook and card making projects. They are also used with paint and polymer clay. No matter how you use your rubber stamps, keeping them clean is necessary to preserve them and keep them producing top quality images.
Creating your own jewelry is a very popular craft. Relax with a few basic supplies to make one-of-a-kind heirlooms or funky bohemian pieces to coordinate with your wardrobe and personal style. Learn how to create a pendant and set your jewelry apart from the crowd by using a domino for a base. The instructions for creating this pendant necklace are quick and simple enough to complete in an evening and beautiful enough to use as gifts for friends and family.
Cleaning rubber stamps is a preparatory activity for their next use and can also prolong their life, keeping them from cracking or breaking from dried paint or ink. Crafters who take the time to clean their stamps will also take the time to store them correctly. Rubber stamps can be stained and still be clean. Over time, the use of the stamp may cause the surface to become stained but it will still stamp a crisp image as long as the surface is kept clean. There are multiple ways to clean a rubber stamp.
Getting ink off of your stamps quickly and easily is necessary in order to keep your ink book colors in tact and prevents the transfer of colors to other colors. Learn more in this free video series.
