Clay Pot Crafts: Make a Bell for the Porch (12 Jun 2006) Clay pot crafts are a cute way to make home decorations. In clay pot crafts, clay flower pots can be crafted into a variety of decorative things that appeal to gardeners. Usually, the crafter begins with new pots.
Cleaning & Finishing Metal Castings In The Hobby Workshop (12 Jun 2006) Every metal casting you produce will require some kind of finishing
operation before it becomes a useful, serviceable casting.
Finishing of castings can be a laborious job if carried out entirely by hand, luckily for the home metal craftsman or woman...
Cleaning Silk Bouquets In 3 Simple Steps (12 Jun 2006) A step-by-step guide to cleaning your silk bouquets, and the one thing you must NEVER do whilst cleaning your silk flowers!
Coin Collecting Throughout the Ages (12 Jun 2006) Coin collecting, or numismatics is a hobby as old as time. As a hobby, it has been around for more than 2,500 years. This is surprising since the use of coins has been around for pretty much that same amount of time too. Man has always had a fixation for small, round, shiny things. And throughout the ages, coin collectors have always been on the prowl for the oldest, rarest, most attractive coins around.
Coin Collecting – A Fun Hobby (12 Jun 2006) Over the years, collecting coins has grown from being just a hobby to becoming a full-blown enterprise with numerous Internet sites devoted to coins. Over the next several weeks, I will give you a little background about coin collecting to help those who want to pursue this as a hobby and maybe even make some money in the process.
Collectible Action Figures - Is About Fun Memories And More Money (12 Jun 2006) Superhero action figures first stormed the doors of department stores and toy stores nearly 35 years ago. Constructed of various kinds of plastic and clothed in uniforms, costumes and capes G.I. Joe, Superman, Spiderman, the Lone Ranger and others marched, flew and rode off store shelves and into our lives. After short stops under the Christmas tree or at birthday parties, these action figures found their way into toy boxes and playrooms around the world.
Collectibles: Searching for those Hard-to-Find Diecast Models (12 Jun 2006) For collectors of any kind, there are always those items
that are much sought after, but nearly impossible to find.
If they're lucky enough to finally locate them, the price
is often exorbitant or there are some other restrictions
which inhibit their ability to secure them. With a good
deal of patience and persistence, however, even the rarest
of these collectibles can be found and purchased without as
much difficulty as one might imagine. One simply needs to
know where to look.
Collecting Movie Posters Today (12 Jun 2006) Just like stamp-collecting, collecting movie posters is a fad that won't go away. Here are some tips on how to take proper care of your movie posters and how to file away your collection of movie posters properly.
Comic Book Collecting, I Cant Get Enough! (12 Jun 2006) Have you ever read a comic book before? I imagine just
about everyone, at some time in their life, has read at
least one comic book. But do your interests and enjoyment
level go beyond that?
Comic Book Collecting, Oh What An Enjoyable Past Time It Is! (12 Jun 2006) Have you ever read a comic book before? I imagine just about everyone, at some time in their life, has read at least one comic book. But do your interests and enjoyment level go beyond that? You may have said to yourself, at sometime or another, I would like to start a comic book collection some day. Heck, you may even have several comic books lying around that you have just never organized...
Comic Book History, Fascinating! (12 Jun 2006) The origins of the comic book are somewhat controversial
and perhaps the jury is still out on comic book history...
Comic Book Supplies, Necessities of the Serious Collector (12 Jun 2006) If you want to keep your comic book collection in tiptop shape, comic book supplies will become part of your collecting life. As soon as a magazine is printed there are natural environmental forces going to work to try and destroy the ink and the paper. You have put in a lot of time, effort and enjoyment in acquiring all your comics. You don't want them to turn back to the dust and elements from which they came do you?
Copyright: Five Facts Every Scrapbooker Needs To Know! (12 Jun 2006) Copyright...five facts every scrapbooker needs to know! Copyright laws can be really confusing and complicated for the scrapbooker and the myths and falsehoods about what is okay and what is not only makes matters worse. I'm not a lawyer and I don't even play one on TV, but I've been reading and studying copyright law (especially how it applies to scrapbookers) for many years now.
Craft Crocheting from Your Home (12 Jun 2006) Crocheting is not only a craft but an art. Once you master the basic stitches you will be well on your way to creating masterpieces you will be pride to share with your family and friends. Anyone can learn to crochet as long as they put their mind to it.
Craft Fairs, Bazaars & Flea Markets…Oh, My! (12 Jun 2006) Many names are associated with events such as these. Craft Fairs, Bazaars, Flea Markets and Swap Meets are a few names you can find. Whatever the name…they all mean the same thing. They allow you to meet new and interesting people (hopefully customers), spend quality time with your family and more of course most importantly make some extra cash.
Craft Show Items - Patents and Trademarks (12 Jun 2006) A patent and trademark are a far more in-depth than a simple copyright on your craft show items. Are you protecting your ideas properly?
Craft Show Organizing 101 (12 Jun 2006) This article discusses what you need to bring with you when you host a booth at a craft show. Lots of tips on set up and organizing.
