How To Make Origami

The art of paper folding has been a part of many cultures for a very long time, but it is the story of a little Japanese girl named Sadako that really brought origami into the public's eye. The story of this dying girl and her quest to fold 1000 paper cranes in order to receive her heart's desire, as per the Japanese legend, has been transfigured into many books and movies.

Choosing Arts And Crafts That Are In Demand

Five tips that will help you make income with your arts and crafts: 1. Business foundation 2. Use arts and crafts that are in demand 3. Determine necessity 4. Make your arts and crafts target your demographic 5. Don't follow trends

The Simple History of Dollhouses

The history of dollhouses is one that has led to the delight of children as well as adults. It is believed that the origin of the dollhouse can be dated back over 400 years, although true documentation did not begin until much later in the 1800's.

Beginner Watercolor Painting Tips - Getting Started With Watercolor

Like any new form of art, watercolor painting can be difficult at first. It is only with time and practice that one becomes a better painter. Never become discouraged by your mistakes or lack of progress.

The Island (Or Making A Chair From A Tree Without Electricity Or Machine Tools - Part 2)

This is the second article in a series about the author's quest to build a chair from a tree on his own land without the use of electricity or machine tools. In this article, he sets the scene by describing the Mill building, where both his woodworking workshops - and family home - are situated.

Craft Supplies On A Budget

Don't let your craft hobbies suffer when you are short on money. Here are a few ideas to help you keep crafting when the budget is tight.

Evening Knitwear, an Open-Back Jeweled Halter Top

Need a great top that can been worn in the office with a blazer and in one quick change turn into a exciting evening wear that will have the eyes focused on you when you walk into the room? Here is your answer! And best of all, you can brag that you made this great top.

Photo Album Of Birds

Here's a fun project that can be done by people of all ages. For the young ones, it will introduce them to the local feathered friends. For the teen, it can be a project of great scope and depth. It's all up to the one behind the camera.

Antique Wine Collection

There are many reasons why antique collectors have a fondness for the art. On one end, vintage items are usually artistic and beautiful, so there is an aesthetic appeal to this hobby.

Ham Radio Special Event Stations

Amateur Radio Operators coming into this hobby, contact with these stations will give them a chance to operate on different frequencies, as well as experience operating in different modes on their new radios.

Miniature Painting - Layering Paint

Layering is a basic technique for applying highlights to a model that are both more precise and cleaner looking than your basic drybrushing. Here follows a detailed guide to layering your wargaming miniatures.

Thrifty Craft Supplies Makes The Difference

You don't have to spend a fortune on craft supplies to make stunning works of art. You can find wonderful supplies in common places. For instance, look outside. You can find stones, sand, shells, sticks, dried leaves, and dried flowers. All of these can be used to create beautiful projects. Leaves and the right colors of paint can make creative pictures or stamps to use on your walls.

Making Votive Candles

Votives are arguably one of the easiest kinds of molded candles to make. They add a great deal of charm to just about any setting. The typical votive will burn for approximately 15 hours and will consume just about all of the wax that was used to create it.

Funding Your Quilting Business

Starting a business can be a daunting task, especially when you consider that the average startup costs are anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000. Even at the low end, that's not an insignificant amount of money. The good news is that hardly anybody starts their business out-of-pocket, unless of course they have that kind of disposable income. But for the rest of us, there are several options available.