Arts and Crafts Articles

Christmas In Hawaii
By: deborah sawyer - Oct 7, 2008
Tells about the history of Christmas in Hawaii and how it is different from most places. Gives ideas for gift giving including Hawaiian Santas.
Use of Color in Graphic Design
By: Christopher Noble - Oct 6, 2008
What Is Color In 1666, English scientist Sir Isaac Newton discovered that when pure white light is passed through a prism, it separates into all of...
Furniture Designers Like Kaare Klint Makes Perfect Furniture Design
By: Jakob Momme - Oct 6, 2008
Of all the furniture designers that emerged from Denmark during the 20th century, Kaare Klint was the only one that was born the century before...
Borge Mogensen - Furniture Designers
By: Jessica Whittaker - Oct 6, 2008
Born in Denmark in 1914, Borge Mogensen became qualified as a cabinetmaker at the age of 20 He, like many of the other furniture designers from...
Crazy Fun Crafts
By: Lily Morgan - Oct 5, 2008
Crafts can get a little bit boring when you always do the same thing over and over again Kids and adults both get bored easy when not being...
Different Types of Dolls
By: Lily Morgan - Oct 5, 2008
Most doll collectors are aware of the many different types of dolls that can be collected However, a newcomer to doll collecting may find that it...
Digital Photography Tips to Save Your Sanity
By: Pat Lyne - Oct 5, 2008
When you're out taking pictures, and a problem crops up, it isn't always easy to solve it There's a better way of doing things however
Collecting Asian Art
By: Isadore Chait - Oct 4, 2008
Getting Started I give beginning collectors the following formula for roughly determining the value of an art object: Value = Materials + Age +...
Wood Carving: How to Choose the Right Tools
By: Len Q. - Oct 4, 2008
If you're going to be a wood carver and not just a whittler, you'll need to select a number of tools There's just no way around it
Wood Carving: How To Make A Gouge Honing Board
By: Len Q. - Oct 4, 2008
Once a gouge has been correctly sharpened, it doesn't take much afterwards to bring the edge back to absolute sharpness This refers to the natural...
Dragon Tattoos - Styles and Meaning
By: Danny K - Oct 4, 2008
Without a doubt, dragon tattoo patterns are some of the most popular styles out there Don't take our word for it-just go to any local beach and...
Wood Carving: So You Want to Be a Wood Carver
By: Len Q. - Oct 1, 2008
Wood carving is a special craft It requires extreme patience that could flourish with a fine imagination
Whittling: So You Want to Whittle Wood
By: Len Q. - Oct 1, 2008
Whittling has been around for many hundreds of years All the way back to the days of cavemen
Whittling: Whittling Vs. Wood Carving
By: Len Q. - Oct 1, 2008
Whittling is the removal of pare shavings or the cutting of small bits from a piece of wood using a knife or similar wedge-edged tool It is the...
Armband Tattoo Designs: The Latest Tattoo Designs
By: Joshua Safee - Sep 30, 2008
Browsing the Internet for good armband design Well, I must say that indeed you are doing the right thing to find the latest tattoo designs
Adhesive Vinyl Project Ideas
By: Dawn Hall - Sep 30, 2008
Have you ever thought of all the uses for adhesive vinyl? Sure, it's great for patching up holes in your card table and swimming pool inflatables....
Looking For Tattoo Galleries Where You Can Print Tattoos You Want
By: Adam Woodham - Sep 29, 2008
Looking for tattoo galleries where you can print tattoos is quite simple The difficult part is getting to the sites that have "quality" ones for...
Finding a Quality Tattoo For Women Can Be Difficult
By: Adam Woodham - Sep 29, 2008
Looking around the web for a quality tattoo for women can be a difficult and draining task I know so many females who are spending days and weeks...
Bronze Sculptures of the Ancient Times
By: Sagiv Shats - Sep 29, 2008
The artworks of sculpture reach as far back as the times of the ancient Prehistoric Period This clay model was completely covered in wax and then clay
The History of Enamel Inlay Silver
By: Sagiv Shats - Sep 29, 2008
Although, working with silver had long been a part of the Russian artist culture, the perfections of enamel and enamel inlay later came to hit...