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Building A GlobeWe've been working the whole year on planning for the candy windows that the Provo Arts Council sponsors each year at Christmas time. I was in charge of getting a globe for the moon in our display. I thought that would be easy enough, but it wasn't. I finally resorted to building two half round lamp shades and putting them together. Repairing Major DamageWe left to do an install, but even before we got there, we realized that the 5' by 4' panel we were carrying had slipped off the rack on our trailer and had been broken. Moving And Handling GlassWe've all seen those trucks running down the road with their loads of glass sitting in upright racks. It's such a common sight that we may not even ask ourselves why they ship glass standing up? Installing Art Glass In A Pool Table LampWe had a metalworking artist build a framework for a pool table lamp. It was a little tricky but not difficult to install the glass. We don't electrify lamps, because that would require U.L. listings and the costs for custom work would be prohibitive. Ready Made Frames For EveryoneCreate great framed works of art yourself and add character to a room. Whether it is photographs, paintings or a work of art created by your children, images that have a special meaning can add something unique to a room. Just Too Happy For WordsThe other day a client came to pick up a window we built for her. She took one look at it and broke into tears. Yes, it really was that beautiful. Screen Printing Tips: Helpful Info on Silk Screening White Ink and Screen Print TechniqueEver wondered why your screen prints don't look like professionally printed shirts you see in the store? This article covers helpful tips on printing white ink which is one of the hardest ink colors to screen print. Learn valuable techniques that will help your screen printing improve drastically. Sewing A Quick And Easy CamisoleCamisoles are popular basic wardrobe items for all sizes and ages. Wear them alone or under a jacket or shirt. Camisoles can be dressy or casual depending on the fabric. Add some pizazz to your wardrobe by sewing camisoles. No sewing pattern is necessary. Here is how to sew a camisole. CD and DVD Labeling for the HobbyistDo you download your music to CD, or, maybe burn your own DVD. How about labeling your favorite software. Labeling your own personal discs is still as popular as ever, but there are things to consider beforehand. Comparing Automatic Wind Up and Quartz WatchThis article talks about basic history of Automatic (Wind up) and Quartz watch. There is also basic comparison of wind up and quartz watches. Tips For Buying A Sewing Machine OnlineYou can get some great deals on sewing machines when you purchase them online. Companies that sell them don’t have to worry about the overhead of a brick and mortar store and you get the convenience of having the sewing machine shipped to your front door. Benefits of Beeswax - Why Use Beewax for Candle Making?Most cheap, everyday candles are made of paraffin, but more and more people are looking for beeswax candles. Beeswax candles have been used since the Middle Ages by connoisseurs who prefer their superior scent and other benefits - they have always been a little more expensive than other types, but most would agree that they are worth the extra cost. Craft Sale Check Sheet - Items to Pack for a Craft SaleHave you ever gone to a craft sale and forgotten the extension cords or some other essential item? This article will help you prepare a checklist of items to take with you to the next show. Candles - Why People are Making Their OwnCandles are very cheap: you can get hundreds of small candles in a bag for the price of a Happy Meal, and the bigger ones aren’t much more expensive. When it’s so easy to just buy your candles in a shop, why on earth would you want to make candles yourself? Can You Make Scented Candles at Home?Learn some tips and tricks to learn how to make great, strong smelling scented candles in your own home. Candle making can be a fun and rewarding hobby - so much so that many people decide to turn it into their business! If you are a beginner candle maker, or wanting to learn how to improve your candlemaking skills, this may help steer you in the right direction. Finding Deals On Fabric For Your Sewing ProjectsIf you love to sew and work on different projects, you are always on the lookout for a great deal on fabric. And if you are just starting out, you don’t want to spend a lot on fabric in case you make a mistake and have to start over. Here are some of my favorite ways to shop for great deals on fabric. The Art of ScrapbookingScrapbooking is one of the most popular hobbies in America and is done in recognition of special occasions, including anniversaries, graduation, birthdays, weddings, new births and as a memoir of precious moments. A Guide to Silent FlightFeeling down? Petrol prices, mortgage and credit card payments all going up? Get a lift back up in the air. Get an eco-friendly model sailplane.Sailplanes, also called gliders, fly atop rising air. There is no engine noise, only the sound of your heartbeat as you watch your model sailplane become a speck in the sky. How do you get your model sailplane back? How did you get it up there in the first place? What sort of things can you do with.. Secrets of Beginner ScrapbookingScrapbooking has become a popular hobby worldwide. Even my friend’s 65 year old father, Charlie, is into it. Soar Like a Bird With RC Gliders and SailplanesInformation on RC gliders and sailplanes, and how to get started flying them. Not Quite Ready To Tackle Making Soap: Here Are Some Intermediate Steps To Get You StartedIf you haven’t tried making soap yet, maybe you’re looking for a few intermediate steps that can help you along the way. Consider making these wonderfully easy bath oils or bath salts instead. Lighting Your Dolls House Using The Copper Tape Wiring MethodLighting your dolls house can be one of the most rewarding aspects of building and owning a dolls house. The use of working lights, fires and even televisions can really add life to your house and make it a centre piece of the room in which it is housed. Interior Design For Your Dolls House - Choosing The Right PeriodDifferent periods in history reflect very different interior designs. This article looks at the key characteristics of the most popular dolls house periods from 1714 to the early 1900s and will help to ensure your house looks its period best! Create Canvas Art Works from Your Kids Paintings, Drawings! - Under $20Do you have boxes and boxes of your kid’s paintings, drawings, scribbles etc, stored away because you just can’t part with them and don’t know what to do with them? Well here is your solution - Create a canvas wall art collage that’s original, creative, cheap to make, and a fun activity that you and the kids can enjoy together. They also make great Christmas presents from the kids to the Grandparents – A guaranteed winner your kids will be proud of. Creating a Pregnancy ScrapbookRead these ideas on how to capture the nine months of pregnancy in a scrapbook. Candle Making: Hobby or Business?Find out why the art of candlemaking can be rewarding as both a business and a hobby. If you're considering making candles on your own, read my personal experiences to get an idea of what is involved. Creating Your Own Gift BasketsLearn how to make gift baskets that are sure to please the recipient. Tips for Creating a Vacation ScrapbookOften when we take vacations, we spend several months planning. When we get back, we have rolls of film that eventually get developed and then stuffed in a drawer. Learn how to use those photos to create a life long memory. Creating a School Days ScrapbookLearn how to create a scrapbook of your children's school days. Creating A Scrapbook For TeachersCreate one gift from the entire class that a teacher is sure to enjoy for years to come.Records: 331-360 from 907