Hobbies Articles

Hobbies | By Scott Miscall @ Monday, 28th April 2008 @ 9:19 AM

Maybe she likes a good romance novel. Or she might swoon over chocolates. She'll love a great wine. She will appreciate those fine bath products. Whatever her tastes or interests, there's a great gift basket waiting. Create your own private home spa with the fine products in a gift basket filled with bath oils, soaps and scents. Indulge in that long hot soak while using any of many fine ointments, then enjoy a soothing moisturizer at the end. A bath product gift basket is the pe... more...

Hobbies | By Josephine Gauttier @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 12:52 PM

When it comes to the world of cake decorating, your bread and butter is the icing. Icing is king in the world of cake decorating. You simply can't decorate a cake without icing, can you? Here is a brief overview of the many different kinds of cake icing. These are the most common kinds of cake icing, although there are certainly many more. Cake icing can be as simple as an easy to make glaze, or it can be complicated as an elaborate fondant. Whatever it is that you are working with, here ar... more...

Hobbies | By Daniel Millions @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 2:10 AM

After you get done taking pictures with your digital camera the next step is deciding what you want to do with all of your pictures. You probably will want to transfer them to your computer hard drive first and go from there. Depending on the type of camera you have, you will either remove the video card and place it in the reader, or you will plug your camera directly into your computer's Firewire or USB port. Many digital cameras come with software to help you manage your pictures.... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Thursday, 24th April 2008 @ 9:58 PM

Lettering is an important skill which draftsmen must learn to master. Lettering on plans and shop drawings must always be done freehand. Never use a ruling pen for small lettering. There are special kinds of pens from a number of speciality pen companies. These pens may be purchased at any art store and are obtainable in various thicknesses. Your choice will depend upon the thickness of the lettering which you require. Hand lettering - particularly the kind that the draftsman and engineer... more...

Hobbies | By Ryan Even @ Wednesday, 23rd April 2008 @ 11:22 PM

Animation is an art form that is loved by many. However, it is not an art form that many could enjoy creating. There is a need for not only artistic talent, but complex audio and video equipment, and fairly large teams of creators. Even with those elements in place, creating traditional quality animation was still lengthy and hard work. Just think, every second of screen time required 25 to 30 separate drawings. These days, computers have made the animated playing field much more even. No... more...

Hobbies | By Joshua Watson @ Saturday, 19th April 2008 @ 10:11 PM

Fortunately creating a website doesn't require a lot of knowledge, free time or money for that matter. Nowadays having a site won't cost more than a few dollars per month and that really depends on the hosting provider you choose. More affordable hosting plans can start at only $4 month whilst other more complex solutions could literally reach the hundreds of dollars. Beginners won't have to worry about this given that in most cases a basic hosting package offers all the necessary... more...

Hobbies | By Chris Marshall @ Wednesday, 16th April 2008 @ 9:05 AM

It may seem especially difficult when learning how to work numbers puzzles in the beginning but as players become more accustomed to the puzzles they learn a few Sudoku tips and tricks to make solving the puzzles faster and quicker. After all, many people turn to puzzles and brain teasers as a way of relaxing and it is not very calming when exasperation takes over. Learning a few Sudoku tips and tricks can remove a lot of the frustration and make solving these puzzles more fun. When a per... more...

Hobbies | By Matt Seweryniak @ Wednesday, 16th April 2008 @ 6:44 AM

When buying antiques online make sure you know what you are looking for. Learn the terminology and styles of antiques before you look so that you can search for exactly what you want. Antiques are at least eight years old and are something that does not fit in the present. What gives an antique its value is not really how old it is, but how rare it is. If an item looks like a million years old but no one wants it then it is not an antique, it is just garbage. Antiques have value, they are... more...

Hobbies | By William Doggett @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 10:45 PM

There are just as many knives available as there is a knife sharpening system to go with each one. Some people recommend putting your kitchen knives in the dishwasher because of the high temperatures, other say don't put them in the dishwasher because of the high temperatures and the chance of them being knocked around. Which answer is right? What ever you feel comfortable with is the right answer. Some people just clean their kitchen knives with hot, soapy water; however, you must ... more...

Hobbies | By Dan Pimentel @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 9:33 PM

If you are in the market to purchase your own airplane, I have a valuable tip for you. This year, I went about the task of finding a 1964 Piper Cherokee 235 that will serve me well in my business and family flying, But there is one thing that keeps popping up with airplanes built before the Summer of Love: Damage history. As I browse the daily listings on sites like Trade-a-Plane and Controller, the one thing that always generates a second look are those magical three letters...NDH... more...

Hobbies | By Daniel Millions @ Saturday, 12th April 2008 @ 11:58 PM

Humans have always favored the visual media. From cave paintings to monumental sculpture, mankind has sought ways to recreate the images of the world around him and through art, the things of his imagination. Art is however, a subjective form of expression and all such early images, no matter how carefully crafted, were not true representations. This began to change in the nineteenth century as the photographic process began to be developed. Photography is the process whereby a light sens... more...

Hobbies | By Bob Shanty @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 8:20 PM

If you have kids or you know someone else who does, you have probably faced with the daunting task of selecting a toy to buy. It is often difficult to decide what toys are interesting and appropriate for young children. Remote control toys, however, are a tried-and-true choice for kids of all ages and even for adults. This guide will help you choose the right remote control toy for your family and friends. What is the difference between toy-grade and hobby-grade remote control (RC) toys?<... more...

Hobbies | By Ron Sharer @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 7:48 PM

The year was 1967. Slot car racing had officially abandoned scale appearance in favor of speed. This was a natural progression but one that would have long standing consequences. The motor of choice until this time was the Mabuchi 16D, a motor popular for its balance of low weight and power. From the factory, these motors were not competitive. To make a competitive motor the internal armature would have to be altered. The easiest way, was to have some of its windings removed to decrease ... more...

Hobbies | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 5:57 AM

The idea of building scaled models of boats has been around for hundreds of years. One can even today see some of the first few attempts at model boat building at museums and in some churches. The date that goes back to this hobby proves that it has never failed to attract many people through the centuries. In earlier days, the model boats were built simply as a proof of the boat which was planned on being built, and boat makers used to do this. At the time it was the only way a builder could pu... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 12:52 PM

A steeplechase is a horse race over brush obstacles on a prescribed course. The term is sometimes used broadly to mean any kind of race over obstacles of whatever nature - on a course or cross-country. The term "Steeplechase" originated in the 18th century when it was usual for the sporting gentry to race cross-country from a designated point a distance of approximately four miles to "Yon church steeple". Hence, such a race was termed a steeplechase. These point-to-point ... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 6:47 AM

What kind of things can I expect to see underwater? What are the dangers to encounter from marine life? In short, what is this underwater world like? These are some of the questions that have undoubtedly come to your mind as you have thought about diving in "live water" in the very near future. We will answer as many as we are able. First, remember, that a man is an alien creature in the underwater world. He, not the fish and animals he encounters there, is the intruder. Therefore... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 6:30 AM

The principal object of this article is to reveal and provide leads and contacts to sources of information for those modelers who are interested in research work. The model below was dug up out of the dust of time. No plans or pictures of it existed and no one knew what it looked like. This is a national treasure of great historical importance, a precious symbol that appeals to descendants of bygone shipmasters, builders or operators. Scores of others await the research worker's pat... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 5:59 AM

It is interesting to plan an odd piece of furniture for some special location or to serve some particular purpose, and, in the case of built-in units, it is nearly always necessary to plan or lay out the parts or units for the best effect. The aim should be to secure results that combine good workmanship with nice proportion and beauty of line. The essentials of good workmanship are sound construction and first-class finish, to professional standards. Nice proportion demands a careful ba... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 5:45 AM

Hidden in a dusty loft, cupboard or the spare room, one occasionally comes across a genuine old-time ship model, built years ago by craftsmen who had the advantage of knowing and seeing the ships they modeled. Rare indeed is it to find one such model that has not suffered from the devastating hand of time. Yet by their age, their plaintive air of forlorn misery, they awake an irresistible appeal to the craftsman of today, calling for his loving care and longing to regain something of the glory t... more...

Hobbies | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 5:04 AM

One of the most fascinating aspects of model airplane construction and operation is radio control. The ability to maneuver your craft at will and literally put yourself in the "driver's seat" has caused the radio controlled phase or models to become one of the fastest growing hobby-sports in recent years. Radio control projects can range in complexity from elementary single channel affairs which control the rudder and, at times, also the engine; up to vastly complex multi-channel sy... more...