Arts and Crafts Articles

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Sal Farzin @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 8:56 PM

Movie gift baskets are the easy favorite when it comes to themed gift baskets. These gifts can be given to almost all people, as everyone loves watching movies every now and then. The things to fill the basket with are also very easy to find and doesn't cost much. Spending time making movie gift baskets is not only worth it but can be a lot of fun as well. You can personalize these gift baskets all you want so it would perfectly match the occasion. The best times to give movie gift baskets ... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Sal Farzin @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 8:38 PM

Personalized movie theme gift baskets are the perfect gifts for movie fanatics and enthusiasts. So if you have a friend who loves to watch movies, you now know what the best present to give to him or her. If you want to start making movie gift boxes right now, just follow the simple instructions below and you'll effectively make the most special gift to give this season. Here are the things that you need: 1. Special Gift Basket (preferably made of wicker, rattan, wire, or chr... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By April Kerr @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 12:33 PM

The sportswear, jumpers, sweat shirts and t-shirts you wear are all machine knitted. It is far easier to knit various article with the help of a machine than using the conventional way of doing it with the hands and knitting needles. Now there are two different styles of machine knitting. One is called the "Weft knitting" method that is more similar to the hand knitting process. The most important disadvantage of this method is that once a loop or thread is misplaced, there is no alterna... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By April Kerr @ Saturday, 28th June 2008 @ 5:35 AM

Candle making is the art of making various types of candles that come in interesting shapes, sizes and colours. There are different techniques to make scented candles, gel candles and floating candles. Candle making is no more just a hobby. Candles are widely popular worldwide as show-pieces and alternative source of lights. So if you are planning to turn your hobby of candle making into a business then be rest assured about the scopes to prosper. There are different types of wax that is used in... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Corbin Newlyn @ Saturday, 28th June 2008 @ 1:20 AM

Sewing is an excellent hobby to start, because somebody who has the skill to sew can not only create small repairs on their clothing, but can also create a large number of useful things even with just a little practice. Whether you're attempting dress making or simply replacing a lost button, the same type of basic skills are utilized. With just a small amount of free time, anybody can create and plan some excellent sewing projects that help to make your surroundings just a bit more ... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By April Kerr @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 5:31 PM

Weaving is basically the method of manufacturing rugs, blankets and other pieces of clothes using the looms. The general technique of weaving is to cross two set of weaving materials like threads. There are various materials that the weavers use to make clothes like wool, cotton, silk, synthetic fibres etc. in fact the art of weaving is in practice from historical times. The ancient people used to weave different useful items using the natural ingredients like thin wood strips, long grasses, str... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By JT Miller @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 4:37 AM

Summer is here and the heat is on for bead jewelry artists to make their beaded jewelry appealing and fun and right in line with the rest of this summer's hottest fashions! Whether you're making bead jewelry to sell at a craft show or buying some jewelry for vacation at the beach, here are some of the things you'll find in bead jewelry: Big and Bright: Shiny metal is fading but big showy colorful glass beads, faux gems and even real gemstones are still in for the summer. ... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By JT Miller @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 2:53 AM

Part of the amazing charm about bead jewelry is just how easy it can be for someone to sit down and learn the basic skills of jewelry making in a matter of a few hours. As any bead jeweler will tell you, creating jewelry is one of those skills that only takes a few minutes to learn, but a lifetime to master! While it's fun to sit around with some friends at a bead shop and all work on jewelry together there is a grim reality: if you're all making jewelry to sell then there'... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Warren Wong @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 12:17 PM

No one really knows when or where paper filigree actually started. However, it is believed that it did develop very soon after paper was invented. Since precious metals were used to create ornate ironworks and latticework, the art of rolling paper was intended to replicate the same designs in a simpler and smaller fashion. Because paper does not age very well and can be destroyed when it gets wet, there are not very many surviving examples of filigree designs from paper. The belief that t... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Warren Wong @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 12:10 PM

Paper quilling is the art of rolling strips of paper and forming designs from the coils. It does take time to create a quilled design because the strips are so narrow, ranging from 1/8 inch to one inch and only about three or four inches long. However, it is not hard to learn how to quill and anyone of any age can do it - even children. This is not a new craft. It has been practiced since the invention of paper in an attempt to replicate the intricate designs made from gold and silver. Q... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Warren Wong @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 12:08 PM

Quilling is the art of rolling strips of paper around a simple tool to create elaborate designs that you can use as decorative touches for many different reasons. Although quilling is very time consuming because you are working with small items, it is one that is easy to learn. By combining paper quilling techniques, you can glue several designs together to make a large design. The basic technique of quilling involves cutting a strip of paper about 1/8 inch wide and three to four inches ... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Warren Wong @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 12:06 PM

Once you discover the art of paper quilling, you will realize the many different designs that you can create with this simple craft. Rolling small strips of paper around a toothpick can help you create designs for invitations, thank you cards, pages of your scrapbook or even small gifts you give to family and friends. Different flower designs are always popular paper quilling ideas, but you can use several different designs in each flower. You can make one petal at a time and arrange them around... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Warren Wong @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 12:00 PM

Paper quilling is the art of rolling, shaping, gluing and decorating strips of paper. This craft is also called paper filigree or simply quilling. You do need a tool called a quill to create the basic coiled shape to the paper. You then glue the paper at the top and shape the coils to form various designs, such as flowers, leaves and other different decorative designs. This decorative method of using paper dates back to the Renaissance, when nuns used the coiled paper designs to decorate... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Warren Wong @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 11:26 AM

If you want to learn how to paper quill, the best thing you can do is to find a set of instructions and follow them carefully. Depending on the shape you want to make from the coiled paper, the instructions will tell you the size of the strips of paper that you need. Usually bought instructions call for a quill that you buy in a craft store, but you can achieve the same result with a simple toothpick. It is important to use the right kind of paper, such as construction paper or card stock. Ordin... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Benjamin Brook @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 6:53 AM

According to studies, introducing your kids to arts and crafts at an early age is very important. Arts and crafts help your kids' development their motor skills as well as their imagination. No, you do not need to get expensive art and craft supplies for your kids to get them interested in the activity. As a general rule, kids love arts and crafts so even if you only get them some simple arts and craft supplies to work on, they will soon be engrossed in the activity. Although kids l... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Tommy Pereira @ Tuesday, 24th June 2008 @ 10:40 PM

The delightful and relaxing hobby of making paper flower crafts will astonish your friends and new neighbors. Last summer my sister and my brother in law along with their six old year daughter relocated to my town. They stayed with my wife and I until they found a suitable home for themselves. During this time, my niece began displaying a melancholy demeanor and began withdrawing from everything. We realized that she needed to make a few new friends because she was feeling lonely and lik... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Tommy Pereira @ Tuesday, 24th June 2008 @ 10:28 PM

These are brief instructions on how to make fabric flowers but let me start by telling you how it all started. Last December, my co-workers and I went to the mall to buy gifts for our significant others for Christmas. We all ended up buying fashionable pocketbooks from the same store. Personally, I wanted to make my wife's pocketbook stand out from the others in some way and not look like all the others. I pondered over this for a few days afterwards, then I had a marvelous idea. Som... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Victor Epand @ Monday, 23rd June 2008 @ 8:08 PM

Pottery is usually made of clay, which can be molded into a variety of shapes while wet. Once the form has been established, the piece of pottery is placed in a hot kiln, where the high temperature hardens the clay and gives it permanence. In order to give pottery and ceramics a smooth, shiny finish, one of several glazes must be applied. It can also be used to make some kinds of pottery less porous. An underglaze is a type of glaze used to describe the decoration applied to pottery, whil... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Jamie Jefferson @ Sunday, 22nd June 2008 @ 10:48 PM

Girls seem to be naturally attracted to arts and crafts, but boys are sometimes a different matter. If you're running a summer camp, holding a crafts party or just want to get your sons involved in a neat project, you may be scratching your head when it comes to craft ideas. Fortunately, there are several categories of crafts that attract boys of all ages. Nature Crafts Nature crafts are a good choice for boys. This allows them to go out into the wilderness and gather the material... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Warren Wong @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 11:24 PM

If you want to learn how to paper quill, the best thing you can do is to find a set of instructions and follow them carefully. Depending on the shape you want to make from the coiled paper, the instructions will tell you the size of the strips of paper that you need. Usually bought instructions call for a quill that you buy in a craft store, but you can achieve the same result with a simple toothpick. It is important to use the right kind of paper, such as construction paper or card stock. Ordin... more...