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CoinsNowadays, coins can be found anywhere monetary transaction occurs. Coins are a part of our everyday lives and to be without them is unimaginable. The History of Soap Making - Part 3Following the development of the industry for the mass production of soap during the latter half of the 19th Century and moving forward a little to the early part of the 20th Century, the traditional method of soap making continued until the First World War... Custom Fountain PensMost people write differently and many prefer particularly designed fountain pens. Fountain pens to suit an individual’s writing needs are called custom fountain pens. Custom-made fountain pens are wonderful combinations of the creativity of the manufacturer and the individual needs of the user; they are manufactured out of wood, glass, precious metal, hard rubber and celluloid according to a specific design (sometimes ordered). Engraving of names and messages are also a part of the custom fountain pen manufacturing process. Precious metals like gold and diamonds may enrich a custom fountain pen. Cost is not often a deterrent to the user who wants a particular design. The Passion Of Baseball Card CollectingLearn the history of baseball cards and why it's a hobby for both the professional and the amateur Antique Furniture: Styles of Furniture through the AgesBrief look at the various types and styles of antique furniture from the 14th century to the present day. Collecting this antique furniture gives us not only an understanding of how society lived during that time but also the opportunity of owning truly beautiful furniture to embellish and enrich our homes. Baby Quilts - Creating Stripwork QuiltsStripwork quilts provide a quick and simple way of creating fascinating, sturdy and inexpensive quilts while using-up all those left-over bits of material you don't want to throw away! History of KitesThis article gives a brief overview of kite history Playgrounds - How to Make Them Fun, Safe and AffordableWhile creating your own playground will take some planning, it is for certain that your kids will exercise as they are having fun. The good part about this is that the playground does not have to be huge, and therefore expensive. A wide selection of swing and slide sets as well as towers and sandboxes can make for big memories regardless of the playground's actual size. A Yarn of a TaleA heartwarming story for mothers and daughters, of yarn and crafts and the memories they share. Step Up to Memories - A Kids Craft ProjectA great craft project that you can do with your kids to create memories to last a lifetime. Specialty Gift Baskets - Find Out Why They Are The Best Gifts To GiveLooking for a perfect gift? Well look no further because here it is! For those who are too busy to go shopping for gifts, or just can't plain think of anything special to give to their loved ones, there is a solution to your problems. It is called specially gift basket. How to Find Cheap, Unusual, and Beautiful Fabrics for QuiltingDiscover little known secret tactics and tips to finding cheap, unusual, and beautiful fabrics for you quilting projects. Acrylic Painting Lesson - Mistakes To Avoid In Your Acrylic PaintingsWhen you are just starting out with acrylic painting, you will most certainly make your share of mistakes. This is the natural process of painting and we all learn and grow from our mistakes. This article introduces some of the more common mistakes beginner acrylic painters make. Quilts and Quilting - Make a 'Sentimental Quilt'Why not try the traditional approach to quilting, which will keep costs to a minimum by using just a tape measure or ruler, needle and thread and any fabric we have to hand? How To Sew A Shopping Tote BagLooking for a very useful simple sewing project that is fast and easy to sew? Here is how to sew a fabric shopping tote bag. Help the environment by sewing several shopping bags for yourself, or give them as gifts. The kids can use them for toy bags when they go to Granma's house. They are great travel totes, too. MasksMasks have been used in many cultures and civilizations since time immemorial to hide or to protect human faces. These are remarkable objects, created by the imaginative members of traditional civilizations. The tradition of masks dates back to the early 6th century B.C. Fountain Pen RepairLike all implements, fountain pens may need repairs after prolonged or faulty use. But the good part is that almost everything about a fountain pen is repairable. A few basic repairs can be done at home, and some repairs may require an expert’s services. Amateur enthusiasts have spoiled good pens by fiddling with them at their homes. So it’s always advisable to seek out an expert’s help when in doubt. Vintage pens may be in fragile conditions. So it’s strongly recommended that an individual should never set to repair vintage pens on his own. However, some fountain pen users are good at repairing a few minor problems through their experience and information from other users. How To Sew A Lined Tank TopSewing projects like this one can be so much fun and save you so much money. Here are two different sewing methods on how to sew a lined tank top. Location! Location! Location! Best Places to Shop for Pocket WatchesFor the pocket watch lovers out there who are interested in adding to your collection, many places are available to help you out. Partly due to demand, the antique and pocket watch industry has increased over the past few years. Because of this, many have taken interest in buying, selling, and even trading pocket watches. Why Sew? This Is My "I Can" For Sewing - What's Yours?When I sew for myself, "I Can" get......Do you have an "I Can" Keeping and Handling Japanese InroUseful tips on how to look after and handle Japanese inro in order to avoid damaging the lacquer. Candle Making KitsIf you have always wanted to make your own candles but never had the time to research the steps and buy all the supplies you need to get started, there is good news. There are candle-making kits available. There are kits designed for grownups and even kids who want to get creative and make candles. The following are some of the popular kits available in stores today. An Introduction To Gold CoinsIf you are looking for good investments, you might want to consider investing in gold coins. What Makes A Bead?The attraction to beading is not just the seemingly infinite forms of beads available to use but also the fact that just about any object, once perforated, can be included in a beaded piece of art. While a button, for example, is not technically a bead - even though it contains holes to thread, it can theoretically become one, by incorporating it into the design of something like a necklace or a bracelet. Glass, crystal, wood, ceramics, silver, gold and plastic are all used in making different types of beads and the shapes of beads are even more numerous than the styles! Beadweaving Techniques for BeginnersThe good news is, unlike painting, sculpting and ceramics, beading is a relatively inexpensive art to pursue. The bad news – if you can really call it that – is that beading requires just as much effort and dedication to reach a high standard of artistic work. Like a lot of pursuits, it's easy to look at the finished product and think, 'I could do that' but try it and you'll soon discover it's not quite as effortless as it looks! Seed Beads ExplainedIt's hard to believe that for centuries, the production of seed beads has been shrouded in secrecy. Bragging about the techniques would have cost a Venetian bead maker his life a few hundred years ago and, even today, the Japanese closely guard some of the processes involved in seed bead production. How to Make Rubber Stamps: Comparing Methods of ManufactureLearn 3 different ways on how to make rubber stamps. Compare vulcanized, laser engraved and polymer stamp manufacture to start your own rubber stamp making business. Coin, Paper Money, Or Stamp?This article is a brief discussion about the pros and cons of collecting coins, paper money, and stamps. Which is the best to collect as a hobby, or as an investment? Beautiful Ribbons Brighten Up Your Gift Or OccasionWeddings, debuts, birthday parties and other forms of parties are simply not complete without ribbons adorning gifts, placements, decor etc. 10 Easy Steps To Making A Gel CandleLearn how to make gel candles in 10 easy-to-follow steps: Candles were once used primarily as a light source, but now they are commonly used as decorations, scented indulgences and for romance. While many consumers prefer to purchase candles at retail or online outlets, true crafters enjoy making gel candle themselves. To those do-it-yourselfers, making gel candles can be done by following the 10 simple steps outlined below...Records: 601-630 from 907