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- 2009-09-09 01:30:31 - Bologna mineral show 2010
- As well as in the past years, even for the 2010 edition, the Bologna Mineral Show will host very interesting thematic shows, particularly suggestive for the discussed arguments, the things that are showed and the attention used to present them to the public. In particular, the central show of the Bologna Mineral Show 2010 will be dedicated to the minerals of the Carraras marble, one of the most kn...
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- 2009-03-02 06:14:00 - A brief history of pool tables
- The first pool table (also known as billiardsӔ) of which we have record is a table sold to King Louis XI of France in 1470. It was a game with rules similar to croquet, except that the game was played on a table. The name probably comes from the balls that were used (billesӔ in French) and the stick or club that was used to hit the ball (billartӔ in French). At first, the ball...
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- 2008-10-20 00:00:39 - Brick stain
- What is brick staining, exactly? Brick staining is an entirely cosmetic decision. Its usually employed for a variety of aesthetic reasons. Either to match mismatched bricks to be the same color, or just to color bricks to your own personal style. It can be considered as an alternative to brick painting, which, oftentimes, can look tacky or ugly. How many times have you seen latex ...
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- 2008-01-20 08:32:34 - Create your own mouse pads using your pouch laminator
- Almost every office supply store sells mouse pads. You can find them with pictures of tropical locations, magical characters and even the logo of your favorite sports team on them. Mouse pads are almost everywhere because every computer should have one. They help keep your mouse from getting gummed up and ensure that the mouse works properly and doesn?t slip. With this being said, wouldn?t it be n...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A brief history of japanese daruma dolls
- Daruma dolls are representations of the historical Indian priest Bodhidharma, a sage who traveled throughout Japan and China in the 5th or 6th century AD. Bodhidharma is credited with establishing Chan Buddhism in China and Zen Buddhism in Japan. Legend has it that Bodhidharma achieved enlightenment, or satori, following seven years of meditation either in a cave or as he was facing the wall of a ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - History of kokeshi wooden dolls from japan
- Little is known of the early history of Kokeshi Japanese Wooden Dolls. One school of thought believes that Kokeshi dolls have their origins in the practice of spiritualist religion. Wooden dolls were thought to contain the spiritual essence of the dead and were often made for honorary remembrance.The modern history of Japanese Kokeshi dolls began in the latter part of the Edo Era (1603-1867...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Antiques - the modern day treasure hunt
- In today's world, everything that's old can be described as antiques and generally speaking that's quite true. A product is considered to be an antique if it is over a hundred years old or is rare enough to have some value. In other words, these are old items that are in limited supply.An antique is something collectible. It may be a piece of antique furniture that you want to collect to en...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Molding leather armor
- In order to mould leather armor, soak it in water until it becomes pliable and soft. Then place it in the mould until it dries and hardens.Cuir BouilliThe application of heat will make the leather harder. If you were making a cover for a shield, for example, or other pieces of leather amour, the leather would be dipped quickly in boiling water before being moulded. This is cal...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sewing ? a wonderful pastime
- To think that in the beginning the only sewing patterns used were to measure from ankle to dirt and chop off the animal skin so that it would not drag on the ground. Now you can get sewing patterns for everything from a simple square sewn together to create a throw pillow to an elaborate wedding dress. You can find sewing patterns by the thousands at any fabric or specialty store, and find special...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Green thumb not required
- Ah, the sweet smell of fresh flowers, herbs and fruit. But what if you don't have room for a flower garden or a fruit tree? What about if you always over or under water your herb garden? What happens when your house just doesn't get a lot of sun? And what about when you try and try but you just don't have that coveted green thumb? Sigh. And even if you could grow that prize winning dahlia, what ha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Genealogy - why you should get involved in your family history
- A few years ago I read a statistic that said that genealogy was the second largest hobby in the United States ? second only to gardening. It was no surprise to me as I have been finding and documenting my family tree for almost 30 years. Over that time a lot of people have asked me, "Why genealogy? What do you get out of it?" There are a lot of reasons to find out about your family and I...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Aromatherapy candles - how to select the right scent
- Feel sad, tired, or a little bit stressed? Something as simple as an aromatherapy candle could help you relax and feel happier. But not all scented candles have this effect. Let's find out how to select an aromatherapy candle that can lift your mood.When you burn an aromatherapy candle, it releases small quantities of essential oils. The chemicals penetrate your body and effect your ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to make gel candles - 11 easy steps
- Do you love burning beautiful, scented candles? And do you know that you can easily make them yourself? It is exciting and not at all difficult. Here are 12 easy steps to creating unique candles that you can burn at home, give as gifts, or even sell.Materials for gel candle makingYou will need: gel zinc wicks (cotton wicks can't be used for gel candles becaus...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Production and pricing of craft show items
- This is where you can really make or break your craft show career. Being able to produce quality crafts as efficiently and affordably as possible is the key to making a tidy profit from craft shows.How Production EvolvesHow you handle production of your craft show items will evolve over time. Initially you may produce all your craft items alone. This will likely be the most cost effe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How could your hobby be the key to financial success?
- Virtually everyone has the knowledge they need to make a fortune. Everyone has an interest, hobby or has knowledge about a particular subject. It could be anything, and I really mean anything! From gardening to model planes, childcare, from dog training to sports, everyone has knowledge that someone else wants. The problem is that most people have no idea how much their knowledge is worth because ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 slam-dunk crafts for little kids -- and bigger kids too!
- Crafting with young children really isn't about creating something in particular. Most young children don't have the foresight to see what a project is going to be.For young children it's more important that they have the opportunity to play and experiment with art. Kids need to use as many of their senses as possible to get the most out of crafting. This allow them to try new sensory exper...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mixed media collage - make the pieces of your life sing!
- According to the dictionary, collage art is an artistic composition made of various materials (as paper, cloth or wood) glued on a surface. The word comes from the French word "coller," meaning to glue or to paste.It really is that simple! You use any materials or found objects that you like and glue them down to create a piece of art. You can call it by other names: montage, assemblage, or...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The proper use of comic book supplies will help you maintain a top-notch collection
- 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 w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The wonderful art of bonsai
- The potential for enjoyment of Bonsai trees is enormous. These are the dwarf-sized trees that have been developed in the Asian countries of China and Japan for many hundreds of years. Most people have to go out to a forest to experience the marvelous plants that we call trees.But in the hands of a master Bonsai creator, the beautiful trees can be reduced in size to the point where they can ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tooling leather
- Use vegetable-tanned, light-colored top-grained leather for tooling leather. If you're not sure what you have, test the leather's ability to take a pattern by wetting a corner and making lines with different objects like the edge of a coin.When working with a large piece of tooling leather, tape or glue something to the back to prevent the leather from stretching when you are working on it....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Capturing the craft show market
- Finding the right product to sell at a craft show is extremely important in finding success on the craft show circuit. You may already have an excellent craft product or line of products you are creating or even selling, or you may be looking for a craft to produce in order to enter the business. In either case, market research is going to help you find a craft show product that you can produce at...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Beautify your stamped cards with creative coloring
- Stamping is one of the most versatile crafts around because there are so many different options that you can use to enhance even the most basic stamp. When you look at some colored stamped images, you may be overwhelmed by how beautiful they are. Some look like works of art that have been meticulously painted by tiny little brushes. For a beginner, or even intermediate stamper, they make look over...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is an un-circulated coin?
- You may have heard the terms proof coin and un-circulated coin, but what's the difference between these two? To understand the difference between a proof and un-circulated coin, let's first answer the question, "What is an un-circulated coin?"Un-circulated means a coin has not had any wear, such as the wear a coin might experience when it is used in commerce. Handling a coin, as well as imp...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Organize that stash!
- Do you control your stash or does it control you? I have become the master of my stash. When my husband found out that his sock drawer had become yet another place for cross stitch supplies, it was either get it under control or end up in divorce court. Being a stay at home mom of four, I quickly realized that being a single mom would seriously hamper my stash purchasing power and set off to becom...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - World skills & learning about old world skills
- There was once a time when almost everyone acquired, or knew how to do a practical skill of some kind, they were special skills, which most people used throughout life. They just became second nature.The proliferation of pioneer style reality T.V. shows have featured sophisticated modern people transported back into the early 1900s, and boy, do they struggle to cope.It points out how...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Rubber stamping: from maya indians to scrapbooking
- Who would have thought that your scrapbooking and card making had a connection to the Maya Indians? Rubber Stamping is certainly one of the fastest growing hobbies today, and for good reason. With its inexpensive materials and creative versatility, rubber stamping provides millions with hours of fun and creativity. How did it all start?? Spanish explorers were the first to talk about a "sti...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Genealogy / family history
- One huge advantage of knowing about family history is that sometimes it can help you to trace and pinpoint occurrences of illness.My father and two of my brothers had all died of heart attacks at a fairly young age. My dad and my eldest brother were in their forties, and my younger brother was just thirty two years old.In tracing back my paternal side of the family, I discovered that...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Christmas gifts kids can make
- Christmas is a time of giving and receiving. Even kids would want to get into the picture. Giving gifts to their friends and loved ones. Now what gifts can kids give that do not look tacky? I mean, kids generally do not have much income. It kind of breaks a mom's heart to see a kid break his or her piggy bank just to buy a gift for someone who might not really appreciate it. A be...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pe-design embroidery digitizing software: getting started
- This article is in response to the emails I receive from my website asking for my thoughts on PE-Design. If you are considering purchasing embridery digitizing programs, I hope this information will help your research.What is PE-Design?PE-Design is an embroidery digitizing software system available from Brother dealers and though the 'PE' stands for Personal Embroidery, don't ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tracing your family history
- Let me say straight away that tracing your family ancestry is a great hobby but very addictive, so unless you want to get well and truly hooked, don't start.When I travel around the country to Family History Fairs, I am amazed at the number of people who say quite cheerfully, "family history is so easy, I did mine in half an hour on the internet." If they are happy with that, then good luck...
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