Taking Care Of Your Antiques
Have you just started collecting antiques or have you been given some beautiful heirlooms and haven't a clue how to care of them?
Antiques can be a wonderful reminder of our family, history
What Paint Type Should I Use?
Before you start you will need to find out the ins and outs of different paints. I will tell you about oil (solvent based) paint and latex (water based).
Shiny paint doesn’t mean oil base pa
Sapphire : A Gemstone Of Wisdom And Purity
All corundum (aluminium oxides) that is not red is called sapphire. The word sapphire comes from the Greek ‘sappheiros’ meaning blue. However, sapphire does not occur only in blue color. Sapphires
Super Glue Vs Miracle Glue
For the last half century or so the conventional wisdom for gluing something together when you really needed it glued now was to go out and buy a small tube of superglue.
Super glue or Krazy
Oil Paintings
Paintings tend to be the most beautiful creation of man, which has the power to exert a pull on the spectator. Oil paintings are beautiful art forms, and these antique elements continue to mark the
Color Wheel Kindergarten Part 1
Many of you may dread having to come up with a fun theme for a kid's room let alone redecorate it with just the right colors. Here's some helpful color wheel tips that will take the angst out of de
History Of Crochet
Little is known of crochet’s early history. It seems likely that the earliest crochet was made using fingers, rather than the hooks used today. There are theories that crochet could have existed as
Intarsia History
Many woodworkers have looked into the subject but sadly we really know very little about the history of the fascinating art of intarsia - and really nothing before the 13th or 14th century.
Evaluating Antique Engagement Rings
Antique engagement rings or a vintage engagement ring is a very popular choice for many people. While some people go with the traditional solitaire, more and more people are looking for new or uniq
Night Photography: Photographing The Moon In The Landscape
Photographers have been trying to utilize the light of the moon in their landscape photography ever since the photographic process was invented. It was not until World War II, however, that technol
Introduction To Northwest Coast Native American Art
I had lived in Vancouver very briefly as a child and it was during that time when I was first exposed to the art of the Northwest Coast Native American Indians. It was the towering colorful totem p
I Grew Up On A Clarinet
For the most part, I loved my childhood. I loved growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters. I always had a playmate and there was never a dull moment. We had great family time and my mothe
Beware The Holy Grails Of Pottery
You’ve read the books and studied the pictures. You belong to collector groups and attend conventions and shows. You are a seasoned veteran of online shopping. A long-time collector of mid-century
Interested In Address Stamp Collecting?
Do you ever notice the picture on the address stamp? It is astounding to see just how many different kinds of address stamp pictures are seen on envelopes throughout the world. From f
Give The Gift Of Language For The Holidays
For a unique holiday gift, try giving someone an introductory language course. There are lots of products that are inexpensive, educational and fun without being too 'academic.' You can find books,
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