Arts and Crafts Articles

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Victor Epand @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 9:54 PM

The Egyptians created pottery beginning from primordial times. Even before the construction of pyramids, they were engaged in the making of pottery. The study of pottery sheds tremendous light on the pre dynastic era of ancient Egypt. Ancient Egyptians used pottery in the same manner we use plastic containers today. The studies of pottery material, expertise, and types have been a great supply of information for archaeologists to date sites in the absence of other sources of data. Early Egyptolo... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Victor Epand @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 9:47 PM

In making porcelain, ceramic material is treated and heated and clay is included in the form of kaolinite. The temperature is between 200C to 1400C. The porcelain material is blazed at high temperature, so it is very tough, translucent, and high in strength. It is white polished cowry and its name is derived from the old Italian word porcella. Porcelain has the properties of low permeability and flexibility, high strength, solidity, glassiness, permanence, whiteness, fineness, significance, frag... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Victor Epand @ Sunday, 3rd February 2008 @ 10:41 PM

Pottery has offered many services to the human race from primordial times. It is amongst the oldest craft and plays an important role in the day to day life of many people. For archaeologists, pottery can be the gauge of a country's development. Pottery is a very unique art of making artifacts from clay. The pottery industries today are not very large scale, but are working efficiently under small scale industrial groups .The artists in the small scale industries of pottery are gener... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Stephen Dolan @ Saturday, 2nd February 2008 @ 9:30 PM

Are you looking for a great way to spend quality time celebrating with family and friends? Then creating arts & crafts for holidays and special occasions may be exactly what you are looking for. When you make arts and crafts with friends and family, you will not just have the beautiful objects to keep with you, but the memories made while creating these arts & crafts. Every year when you pull out these homemade treasures, you'll be reminded of those wonderful memories. Of course, yo... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 1st February 2008 @ 3:10 PM

Pottery is a very old art of making wonderful objects with clay. Today pottery making has come up as a growing interest among people of all ages. In order to build an overview for keen lovers of pottery, we will shed some light over the techniques used in pottery making. With the growing interest and popularity of this craft, there are several classes organized by professional potters all over the world. In a pottery class you come to learn a step wise methodology for making wonderful po... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 9:45 PM

Iranian pottery, often known as Gombroon, has a protracted history beginning from early Iranian civilization. When agriculture first began there, the natives made utensils of clay for their daily requirements. The first potteries of Iran were very simple and were either black or red in color. Gradually they started decorating these earthen wares with skillfully crafted, lively geometric designs. Designing pottery started in Iran about 4000 years BC and during the same era the pottery rota... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 9:40 PM

The Koreans have used potteries from 7000 to 8000 years ago. Since ancient times they used to make pottery by firing clay at a heat of 1300 degree Celsius. They produced unique, original and beautiful pottery. They traded extensively with China and adopted manufacturing skills of Celadon. Korean pottery is healthy and alive due to its good natural disposition. The Korean potters believed in nature and sought to be a part of it. So they lived in deep recesses of mountains to give a natural... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 9:38 PM

Earthen ware most commonly implies a ceramic substance having a diversity of usage including pottery, tableware and numerous decorative objects like bowls, jars, vases, wind chimes, china ware, pitchers, etc. These were not only used in ancient time in different parts of the world, but also are used as contemporary modern dinner ware and pottery as well. Though red clay is the most commonly accessible and regularly used, white as well as buff colored clay earthen ware is also becoming trendy and... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 9:37 PM

The word Ceramics is derived from the Greek word Keramos which means potter's earth or clay. Therefore, ceramics may be considered to be material made from naturally occurring clay or earth. Scientifically, ceramics are compounds of metallic and non-metallic elements. There are also manufactured ceramic materials such as diamond, SiC and Si3N4 and so on. In modern applications, a broader definition applies to the term ceramic, that is everything that is not a metal or organic material. Cera... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Rohit Chopra @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 8:31 PM

Perhaps you find the rhythmic clicking of knitting needles very fascinating or the practical utility of knitting appealing, whatever the case may be you may have a desire to learn knitting. If you are attracted to this craft that weaves magic out of yarn, you are not the only one to have fallen prey to its charm. In the yesteryears you would find most women with knitting bags in their hands as they chatted with neighbours or sat watching their favourite television programs. Though the cr... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Vicki Churchill @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 7:52 PM

The focal points of any scrapbook page layout are the photos that are used. Most people when designing and creating a new scrapbook will search their wedding photo album or their family photo album or through boxes of photos that have been passed down through generations. Quite often when rummaging through old photo albums you will find some photos of people and despite trying to remember, you have no idea who they are. Obviously it is pointless adding these photos to your scrapbook page... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Maya Matthews @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 6:06 AM

There a lot of simple ways to use candles to make Valentine's Day extra special. Try lighting a path to the bed or to the Jacuzzi. Placing candles into the shape of a heart or into the initials of you and your partner's initials are also fantastic ways to add to the romance. Try sensual scented candles such as musk and jasmine to further help set the mood. When lighting candles in your bedroom, be sure to place them in holders or on a non-flammable surface. Matchless candles are... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Vicki Churchill @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 3:55 AM

Having been a craft enthusiast for a number of years I have picked up many tips and tricks in the pursuit of creating beautiful scrapbook page layouts. The first and most important tip is to always use acid-free products when realising your scrapbook ideas. Having Acid in the paper materials you use for your scrapbook page layouts will speed up deterioration of the photos. Therefore always check that any products are clearly labelled 'Acid-free' otherwise they will not be photo ... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Rohit Chopra @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 10:21 AM

Knitting is a hobby that is not only relaxing but also has practical utility.The items that you knit will provide you great satisfaction and will at the same time add to your clothing or household accessories.So, pick up a pair of knitting needles and give your creativity a free run. To help you get started on this hobby you should keep in mind some important knitting tips.The first, of all tips is to start small, purchase the basic supplies and set your mind to learning the fundamental ... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Joe Steven @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 1:48 AM

Gift baskets are given for every possible occasion. Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and other traditional days are a moment to give a basket full of items. Holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving is a good time to give a gift that will make the season more festive. Nowadays, even special corporate events and promotions at work give everyone a reason to buy a gift basket. Gift baskets are an elegant way to send an expression of love to your loved one. Gifts baskets are a great choice ... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Stephen Dolan @ Thursday, 24th January 2008 @ 1:16 PM

What are 'arts & crafts'? Generally, the term 'arts & crafts' refers to handmade products that have been designed individually with the intent of creating a piece of artwork or a decoration. People engage in arts & crafts as artisans and crafters - that is, those who make their living by producing and selling handmade objects - as well as countless hobbyists who do it just for their own enjoyment. Of course, there can also be a hidden benefit if you can make your own gifts ra... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Vicki Churchill @ Thursday, 24th January 2008 @ 9:27 AM

Have you been having a clear out and recently come across some old photos or have just had an event that has left you with a load of pictures that you do not know what to do with? Why not create a scrapbook? A scrapbook is a decorated album that is different to a standard photo album because it contains far more than just pictures alone. A scrapbook contains scrapbook page layouts that are decorated and embellished with memorabilia such as tickets, certificates, souvenirs together with pe... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Vicki Churchill @ Thursday, 24th January 2008 @ 9:23 AM

Many crafters creating their very first scrapbook page layout are not looking to put together masterpieces but simply want to ask the question 'how to embellish photo album pages' or 'can I find computer programs to make photo albums'? Having a unique photo album or scrapbook to store all your treasured memories creates a personalised keepsake that can be cherished for years to come. There are many variables you can incorporate in finding ways to embellish a pho... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Genie Balfour @ Monday, 21st January 2008 @ 7:50 PM

Have you wondered how to start scrapbooking on a budget? We have 10 tips that will get you off the starting blocks fast. I gave a class of Seniors their first scrapbooking lesson a few weeks ago. One of the questions I had to answer is: "What is the basic 'tool-kit' that a beginning scrap booker needs to get started? It seems that so many of the supplies cost a lot; especially if you are starting from scratch. I just have trouble determining what is essential to get ... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Katherine Durkes @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 12:35 PM

Making soy candles is a wonderful, creative hobby; in fact, it is so fun that it has become incredibly popular! There are so many people who make candles that the competition is getting tough, even for gifts. I certainly had gift competition this year - people gave Bluewick, Pacifica, and White Barn as gifts to the same people that were on my candle gift list. Luckily, I had a 'secret weapon,' which I'm going to teach you... Whether you're making soy wax candles for... more...