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We all at some time or another have suffered with our feet, either they were swollen, cut, damaged, athletes foot, ulcerated, whatever the cause might be, when your feet are sore it seems...
Heredity, diet, hormones, weather and habits such as smoking all play a role in the condition of your skin.
Fine, thin hair can be thickened by implementing a few, simple techniques. This article will transform you from thin to thick hair after applying a few products.
Here are some tips to follow when making a bowl on the pottery wheel, so that you can explore the fun, sometimes challenging and potentially profitable world of pottery making.
Vintage, collectible and antique American pottery can be identified by areas of production and one of the keys to this identification is in the color of clay used. For example, Ohio was an area...
I did a lot of research on how to make a homemade cat liter and found this recipe online. It is about the best recipe out there that I found.
Try making coil pots using a round bowl (mold). Making the pot inside the bowl gives it an instant shape, helps the clay to keep its shape during construction and can aid in a more centered piece.
In our current society it is so easy to let our children become couch potatoes or video zombies. It's no wonder they have a hard time becoming productive members of society. They have no...
Here's how to create low-cost “brand new” gifts for kids by collecting second hand items from thrift stores or flea market wholesalers, and re-arranging them. See Part I under Resources below for...
There are a lot of things I have a difficult time throwing away because I know they have potential uses. Bottle caps are a great example; they are colorful and fun! One of my favorite things...
I just love getting hand made Christmas ornaments from my kids. Every year when I take them out to decorate my kids always remind me of which one they made. Now over the years I have received many...
If you have acquired a nice selection of clay pots over the years you know the importance of keeping them clean and ready for the next use. The price of clay pots has really increased in recent...
Learn how to create a sculpture using the slab building method. Great for young or old - artist or newbie - student or professional! This is also a great sculpting method to teach your students...
This is a great homemade clay recipe that is ideal for children's art projects.
These make adorable keepsakes and is fun for all sorts of arts and craft projects!!! They are simple to make and most ingredients can be found in your own kitchen cupboard! And its as good or even...
Giving yourself a facial at home is a wonderful way to treat yourself, relax, and improve your complexion. Plus, giving yourself a facial at home is so much less expensive than going to a spa,...
Cob is a fantastic natural building material that is way stronger than you think! Uses include outdoor or indoor benches, earthen ovens, outbuildings on your property or even as the walls of your...
Make easy and inexpensive gifts of coasters or hotpads! This is a good project for those with little experience with clay, but a good sense of design and a little patience.
You have already thrown the bowl on the potters wheel. The bowl is dried to a leather hard stage. How do you trim a nice foot for it?
Refer to my basic instructions (see my article here) and then have fun with this project. As a Clay Cutter Caddy it is great for storing your different shaped cutters including Kemper®...
It always happens. You've found a beautiful new plant and go to buy a pot that will show it off only to get hit with sticker shock! Leave the high prices behind and take a look at these cheaper...
Arthritis pain at times can become unbearable, and there are plenty of over the counter medications that claim to help. But do they really help? And if they do are you worried about using...
Getting kids to open up and talk about feelings or something that is bothering them can be difficult. The key is to help them feel comfortable--little distraction won't hurt either. Here's what I...
This is a great arts and crafts project you can do with your children at home. From my simple instructions, you will be creating various clay objects which you can use as paper weights, ornaments...
I will walk you through this process step by step with photos on how to hand coil a clay pot from start to finish.
Who would have thought that the icky fuzz we clean from our dryer trap could be reused? Help your planet by eliminating waste.
Containers for a vegetable garden do not have to be the typical clay pot nor do they have to be planters at all. Learn how to choose low cost containers for you garden needs.
Heavy clay soil is a nightmare for many gardeners and homeowners thanks to its poor drainage and tendency to compact. Improving heavy clay soil is a long-term project, but there are ways to...
If you are interested in playing various types of poker, it is likely that you are interested in how to choose casino poker chips that are right for you. It is essential that you know and...
Animal lovers often want to adopt every critter they see. This isn't always practical, so a good alternative is to make miniature animals. One easy way to make miniature animals is to sculpt...
Planting flowers in clay soil can be difficult. I will explain the steps to make your flowers grow.
Here is a great new way to cook corn on the cob, using a clay cooker. You don't have to boil water, and your corn on the cob will have the unique flavor imparted by the clay cooker.
Growing plants in terracotta pots made from terra cotta clay adds a beautiful touch to your outdoor container garden areas. Growing various plants in individual terracotta pots allows for...
Clay pots and cookware have been used for thousands of years. They are the oldest type of cookware. Clay cookers are still used extensively because of their ability to cook foods evenly and...
Food from clay pots and cookware is wonderful. This is a great way to cook. Before using an unglazed piece of clay cookware, it needs to be properly seasoned. Some refer to this process as curing....
Super easy recipe to make your own cornstarch clay. Cornstarch clay hardens to a nice, smooth surface. Wonderful for children's art projects that would be painted once dry.
Here is our clay pot fountain I made for our front porch. We keep this water feature going year round for the birds and squirrels. The checklist of pots I'm providing here is how I made ours. You...
Fimo clay jewelry is a lot of fun to make yourself—you just need the right supplies! Fimo clay beads come in an assortment of shapes, colors, and sizes and anyone can create a beautiful handmade...
Garden gnomes are little spirits that like to play among the flowers in your garden just before twilight. Small, no taller than about four inches high these gnomes can easily get lost amid the...
Summer heat brings many insects, one of them being the annoying fly. Personally, I absolutely despise flies being anywhere in my house. As soon as I begin to see them, I start making sure they are...
There are tons of different recipes for home made clay out there, but you may have found many of them are poor quality. They leave your clay un-sculpt-able and hard to work with. In this...
Learn how to create a sculpture using the coil building method. This is a great project for teachers to use in their classes.
This isn't the weird-smelling clay you grew up playing with. Polymer clays have become the new media with bold colors, long shelf life, and zillions of applications.
Have you ever wanted one of those flashy costumes they use in moves? The rippled and chiseled muscles? The flowing capes? Maybe even ears? Do you have a taste for theatrics? Possibly a little...
Looking for a simple Easter craft to entertain the kids this Easter holiday? Get out the model clay, markers, and yarn and help them to create Easter egg necklaces! This activity is a creative...
Clay is a wonderful natural skin care product, but it can also help blisters heal. Whether you have a small blister that is just forming, or one that has progressed to the swollen, painful stage,...
They’re all over the garden, and you can’t help but smile when you see them. Ladybugs are just plain cute, and they’re wonderful for spring time crafts. Lately, a lot of my quilting friends have...
Working with polymer clay is fun to do, but learning new techniques, especially with sculpting, can be challenging.
There are several great outdoor items that every scrapbooker should know about, and be able to use to enhance their pages. Not only will these items give your pages a breath of fresh air, but they...
Homemade clay using dryer lint is a great classroom or home project for both children and adults. This craft is inexpensive, wheat-free, and safe for those who are gluten intolerant. A quick trip...
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