Treasure Hunts On Land

In the old days, when bankers were often corrupt, or farmers and businessmen simply preferred to keep track of their own money, valuable items were often stored for safekeeping in some pretty strange places. The most popular stories you may hear often involve a crazy old rich coot burying his treasure under a certain landmark, such as a special rock or a specific tree. How much truth lies in the story is hard to determine, unless you actually find the treasure!

Tie Dying With The Masses - How To Group Tie Dye In The Classroom-Summer Camp-Or For Parties!

Do you want to create an incredible experience that kids will remember? Try tie dying! In this article I explain how to tie dye with a group of people to create a long lasting and wearable momento of the day.

Woodturning Tips - Woodturning Tool Selection For Beginners

You've spent weeks mulling over which woodturning lathe to purchase and now you're ready to select your woodturning tools. As you open your favorite tool catalog, your head starts to spin. There are pages and pages of different sizes, shapes and styles of tools available. Which alloy should I choose - M2, M4, ASP 2030, ASP 2060, cryogenically treated? Would it be better to buy a set of tools, or buy individual tools to make my own starter set? In this article you will learn how to choose the right woodturning tools to get you started, with specific size recommendations for each type of tool.

Canadian Coin Prices

There is one type of coins that have garnered interest among coin collectors. Those are Canadian coins. Although finding Canadian coin prices may require more research than you think.

And The Bead Goes On

Knitting and beading can make for a great marriage as long as a few rules of engagement are followed.

Potpourri Gifts: A Special Gifting Concept

Potpourri gifts are a novel and pretty unique concept. Nowadays these have become very popular. The gifts convey a meaning and create an impression on many an occasion like Christmas, birthdays, weddings and anniversaries. Potpourri gifts come accompanied with refresher oil, candles, sugared fruits and scented flowers. As per preference of the purchaser, the potpourri can be especially gift boxed and gift bagged. These make wonderful gifts and can easily become the centre of all attraction.

Mastering the Art of Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning can be a huge undertaking. Here are some tips on how to spring clean a home.

How to Start a Knife Collection

Knife collections turn into family heirlooms that can be passed down through the generations.

What Types Of Accessories Are Available For A Woodworking Table Saw

There are a number of different woodworking accessories for table saws that are worth considering. This is especially true if you are looking to take up woodworking as a hobby or something a little more serious.

Weaving Baskets - Some Natural Dyes

There is a fascination about colouring one's own material that only one who has proved it can understand. As an artist mixes his colours, one dye after another is tried until at last a fortunate blending gives the desired shade. Solid extracts of vegetable dyes are sold which simplify the process; or, if one lives in the country, hedgerow dyes are plentiful for those who have eyes to see and patience to use them. If one does much dyeing, rubber gloves are almost a necessity, and a brass preserving kettle will be found useful. If small quantities of material are dyed at a time half- worn basins or saucepans of medium size will do. Wash the rattan and raffia, especially the latter, in soap or soda and water and rinse thoroughly before dyeing. One of the secrets of even colouring is to boil the dye slowly, leaving the material in it for hours. In this way full deep colours will be obtained even on rattan.

Oil Finishes - Buffing Tips For Woodturnings

Buffing your finish after it has fully cured is one of the most important things you can do to improve the visual and tactile quality of your woodturnings. This critical last step in the finishing process can dramatically improve the look, feel and perception of your project. In this article you will learn how to set up a simple lathe mounted buffing station and how to properly buff cured oil finishes on your woodturnings.

Cashing in on Your Spare-Time Interests

Can your hobby make you money? Do you have a hobby that will enable you to work at home?

Wooden Boxes That Wow

Who can resist little wooden boxes? They're perfect for hiding away those special trinkets. So go ahead, treat yourself to the wooden box of your choice, and here are a few fun, crafty ideas for making your wooden box look just fabulous.

Cross Stitch Materials and Preparation

Find out how to prepare your fabric fro cross stitch and what materials are best to use.