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.

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.

Superb Modifications Of The Fundamental Styles Of Bonsai Tree Sculpture

Outside the fundamental styles of bonsai tree sculpture, there are various superb modifications. The artistic personality that every artist brings to the effort allows for an countless diversity of forms.

Stained Glass Suncatchers are Fun!

Ideas for suncatchers made with stained glass and stained glass paint.

Coin Shops - How to Deal With Them

You can buy coins in Auctions, on the internet even other collectors, but the best way to get good quality coins in which to begin your coin collection is with coin shops.

Vintage Doll House Furniture

Vintage doll house furniture is very difficult to find. Most old pieces of doll house furniture have been played with so much that it is very difficult to find any still in one piece. Find out about vintage doll house furniture.

Learn How To Cross Stitch – Fast!

Speak to most people who cross stitch and they will be the first to tell you that they love cross stitching because it is so relaxing. It also gives you a great sense of accomplishment and pride to show off your finished pieces. Best of all – it is so easy to learn.

First Time Dollhouse Builder? Pick Your Dollhouse Paint With Care

Choosing a color scheme for your dollhouse is as enjoyable as building it. The right blend of colors and accents will bring your painted doll house to life and give it a feel of authenticity.

Kid Crafts: Beading for Beginners Part I

Beading is a huge concept. I tried to summarize the basics of beading in a series of articles. In Part I, I write about the accessories that you need for beading. For example, what do you use, wire or nylon fishing line? Later, I'm going to write about the basic beading techniques.

Start A Home Scrapbooking Business

You can build a home based scrapbook business by using the power of the internet to reach other enthusiasts with high-quality content.

How to Create Your Own T-Shirt

It's easy to make your own t-shirt. All you need is a computer, an iron, a piece of paper, and a t-shirt. Learn how.

Rare Coin Appraisers and Coin Collecting

Coin collecting has been a favorite form of collecting for centuries. From the very beginning of time, once coins were used as a means of trading a token for goods, coins have evolved with a certain mystic that continues today. Every person that has ever held a coin has marveled at the detail a coin provides, finding and holding on to those coins that appear different is like finding a buried treasure.

Bio Hazard Issues For The Collector

Keep the little creepy-crawly-hungry things out of your valuable collection.

Copper Sheet Buying Guide

A complete explanation of the terms you need to understand when ordering copper sheet, foil, bar, rod and tubing.