Paperweights

Paperweights are functional forms of art and may be displayed within a home, office, gallery or retail space. Regardless of the setting, displays should demonstrate the functionality and appearance of…

Textiles are often preserved in shadow boxes or acid free paper boxes. Both options are fine for storing medium or large pieces, especially if you want to use them again. Another way to preserve a…

The reality of bare-knuckle punching serves as a bittersweet thought among most fighting enthusiasts. Although it might sound fun -- as many bare-knuckle fighters made names for themselves over a…

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Round glass paper-weights are easy to liven-up with different craft forms. Some of these are extremely simple to make and specialist craft paints and glues designed specifically for use on glass and…

There has always been a fascination with creatures possessing more than four legs. Insects, reptiles, spiders and various other creatures often find themselves forever frozen in a resin paperweight…

While paperweights can be made out of plethora of different materials, the most common material is glass. This glass can be enhanced by adding sulfide to it. Adding sulfide to glass means adding a…

Paperweights can be a pretty addition to a home or make up a beautiful display in a shop window or shelf. The art of display involves allowing each individual paperweight to stand out and attract…

Glass paperweights are a work of art. They were first made from 1845 to 1860 in Europe and America. Their popularity dipped but came back strong in the 1950s. Glass paperweights are as simple as a…

More valued for their decorative value than their practical function, paperweights are a home craft ideally suited to those who like to create personalized keepsakes. Whether your preferred medium is…

Decorative paperweights can be gifts for anyone with a desk, and giving a homemade paperweight is even more personal, since it showcases your creativity and thoughtfulness. For someone who studies…

Paperweights are a fun craft project for adults and for children. Creating custom paperweights is an excellent and easy classroom activity for teachers and students. Create seasonal or holiday…

You can make unique personalized paperweights with liquid acrylic casting material. Pour the liquid, which has a consistency similar to corn syrup, into a mold. Then, before it dries, add coins,…

"Everybody collects something," reports Mark B. McKinley, professor of psychology in Elyria, Ohio, in the National Psychologist, an independent news source for psychology practitioners. Most of us…

Does your desk need a unique touch? Are you sick of the paperweight you've had for years? Now is the time to create your own paperweight. Although most paperweights are made of glass, or coated with…

Paperweights are useful tools, particularly for offices or rooms with windows or fans. They can also be used when doing work outdoors. Paperweights can be made out of anything heavy enough to hold…

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Paperweights are a simple craft to enjoy with your kids, and they make appropriate gifts for anyone who works in an office. Add a photograph of your family to a good-size rock or brick. Embellish it…

Mom, Dad, grandparents, aunts and uncles will love this personalized gift from their favorite kid.