Miscellaneous

We all cut something. We cut fabric, thread, food products, plants, paper, and lots of other things. For the best results of the task at hand, it helps to use the best tool. Here are several scissors, snippers, and shears, along with when and why to use them.

How acrylic plastic (Plexiglas) can be used to create home or office furniture and decor along with modern works of art.

Starting a hope chest for your children, grandchildren or even yourself is a wonderful and precious gift to treasure.

The characteristics of various types of pigments and colorants and their application in art and industry.

Do you think architectural landmarks are free of copyright? Not so, in some European countries. Here's shocking news of some that are still under copyright! Could you be a "copyright infringer?"

Do you have labels that seem almost impossible to remove? I'll share how I removed price stickers and glued paper from a cardboard box with a few tools and simple steps.

I looked through Amazon to find some of the best bookworm accessories. Here are some fascinating items that would pique every bookworm's interest.

Many cathedrals and churches in Britain have memorial brasses that were set in the stone floors to mark burial places in medieval times. Since Victorian times it has been a popular pastime to make rubbings of these brasses and it can be fun and educational at the same time.

The curious art of taxidermy has fascinated societies for centuries, and this macabre past time has gone through many iterations and interpretations, and continues to divide opinion.

Developing your craft space, no matter what your craft is, has become a topic of popularity. The "She Shed" is one of the most popular new trends in a long time. Should the "She Shed" become your new dream? Or should you develop a craft room out of a space you already have?

If you are looking for a gift that makes a statement (and satisfies a sweet tooth), candy bouquets are sure to hit the spot! Unlike fruit bouquets or floral bouquets, candy bouquets are simple to make and don’t have a quick expiration date. Learn how to whip one together below!

Are you an adult? Do you like to color? Are you also an artist? Want to make your own coloring book? It's not as hard as you might think.

It’s easy to feel drawn to the texture and nuance of a Southwestern landscape. Throughout the day and year, the light hits our exaggerated mountains, plateaus and valleys...

What is it that makes a design work or not work? Could it be that simple?

In this post you are able to view original linocuts created by Peggy Woods as well as descriptions on the documentation sheets accompanying most of the pieces. Learn the process of how linoleum cut art prints (a.k.a. linocuts) are created and printed.

In this article I will show you how to clean plastisol ink from your screen printing screen once you have finished printing.