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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Using your dogs hair
- Dog hair (called chiengora)can be spun into yarn, much like sheeps's wool, alpaca, or any other animal fiber. The process is the same. Dust and oils can be washed out of the spun hair, so there is no "doggie odor." Amazingly, the spun yarn is warmer than wool, easy to care for, and has an angora-like fluffy texture. Until recent times, most dog owners didn't realize the beauty of the colors and te...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to make quilted silver beads
- After making the leaf bead, I was impressed with the detail made possible by the metal clay. Therefore, I decided to use the same technique but create a different look. When I finished making these beads, I thought they looked as though they had been "quilted." Before firing, each bead weighed about 5.43 grams. After firing, they are about 3.8 grams each. The size and weight of your beads may depe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creating a family tradition-jigsaw puzzles
- Do you find it difficult to spend time together as a family?There are so many pressures and activities that can take away from the sense of family which was more commonly experienced 50 years ago. Parents often both work, and their commute can be tiring and long. For children there is school and homework, TV, video games, and the computer to juggle with. This does not include outside the ho...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Essentials of genealogy - getting started with your familytree
- Since genealogy is my hobby, my profession, and my passion, many people ask me how to get started. What are the essentials to doing a family search? Here are some tips that should help you discover your family under the best possible conditions. Get organized: I started working on my family tree almost 30 years ago by writing down names on a brown paper bag. Now there are 20,000 peo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Genealogy in switzerland - a longenecker family search
- I recently visited Langnau, Bern, Switzerland and spent two days immersed in all things Langenegger. My wife and I arrived at the Langnau rail station on June 25, 2004, exhausted from a long flight from San Francisco. As we left the train station we were immediately struck by the unique character of this area.Outside the train station are the remnants of a cobblestone street, now patched by...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Candle maintenance
- Many people don't know that you can actually improve the quality of the flame you get from your candles. Some people think that if a flame is too large or you are getting excess soot that it is the makers fault. Well sometimes this is true, but often a little tender loving care can sort out many candle problems.An overly large flame is not only an unsightly thing to look at but it is also a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to make a pinata
- MATERIALSA Large Round or Oval BalloonNewspaper, torn into 1 inch by 6-8" inch stripsWhite computer paper or paper towels, torn into stripsFlour and water mixture for paper mache pasteSaltVegetable oilPaintTissue paperCrepe paperString or yarn for hangingINSTRUCTIONSPrepare:Prepare your ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Preparing for a leather craft project
- Once you've decided on your leather craft project, you'll need the right tools and room to do the work. Being prepared ahead of time will make your task more enjoyable and give you a sense of satisfation when you're done. If you're like most of us you'll probably be working on more leather craft projects over time, so creating a designated area is probably a good idea.What to Cut On:...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The surprising popularity of cigar smoking
- The practice of cigar smoking has been on the rise in the U.S. since the early 90's. In part due to a reputation as a glamorous alternative to cigarette smoking, the increase can also be tied to its popularity among celebrities, as well as to the social nature of its practice. But whatever the reason, it is clear that cigars are big business in the U.S. with higher sales of premium brands each and...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Working with leather
- This can be as simple & basic Or advanced & professional.There are many books, booklets, pamphlets, reprints, even articles describing how to assemble a simple article cut from a basic design which is purchased as a kit from a supplier. There are even sets of instructions available on the internet.This is fine for the person who just wants to enjoy making some simple article for them...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Scrapbooking those memories!
- You will find scrapbook supplies for photos and pictures in a craft store or online. Scrapbooks are used to combine photos and pictures to make a picture story album. Today with the advent of computers and image editing software it has become easier than ever to make your scrapbook.Free scrapbook clip art is available online and will give you a head start in working on your book. The intern...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - More than a memory- a legacy
- Everyone has that box of pictures either in a close or in a garage. Even worse yet in a magnetic album. Years go by and unless there is a date notation from the picture process, the dates and places fade into the recess of time.Maybe we have inherited an album of faded photographs of people we either don't know or have any connection to. And we keep it because we feel not right just geeting...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How i spent my summer vacation
- The song says it all, "Hot Fun in the Summertime." Our summer was certainly full of fun: outdoor barbeques, neighborhood cookouts, making ice cream, 4th of July parades, a trip to grandpa's house, sleeping late, moving my oldest daughter into her first apartment? It never seems like the season is long enough to do everything we want to do.Now that the summer is almost over, how do we p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Starting your own scrapbook club
- Before I discovered the world of scrapbooking, I was inexplicably drawn to my local office supply store. I loved to stand in an aisle surrounded by the different colors of copy paper. And the pens!At the time, I thought this was really strange. (So did my family). And then I discovered that there are a lot of people who share this fascination. I realized that there is an entire industry tha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Kona cotton: the quilters & embroiderers dream fabric
- What, Exactly, Is Kona Cotton? Kona(R) cotton is a premium, 100% cotton broadcloth from Robert Kaufman Fabrics in Los Angeles. The company introduced the fabric in the 1980's in response to the then rapidly emerging quilting industry, an interest that continues unabated today. It is a soft, light fabric, often called the 'Quilter's Cotton', that is also ideal for fine apparel such as ch...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Marking tools and laser marking machines for marking on metals
- Marking tools are used for marking metals and non-metal surfaces. Mark can be a company logo designed with alphabets, numeric pattern or any graphical shape. It distinguishes one company from others. Marking also keeps you ahead of your competitors. Customers usually recognize companies with their logo or mark. Marking is the quick and easy way of identification among other products.Marking...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why do you need to have your tools blade sharpen after work
- If you like to do wood carving or making sculpture as your hobby, you surely need tools to make your creation. If you just starting this hobby, knowing your tools and how to treat your carving tools probably the best way to make everything easier for you, thus make efficient time when doing your work.Let's start by knowing more about these carving tools. The easiest part is the handle which...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Be your own way, but still use the safe tools
- It is so often that people are not aware with the tools they use when doing their home improvement. Sometimes they use wrong tools just because they want something quick to be done. Well, you must change that attitude. You have to understand that by using the correct tool it can avoid you from hurting and damaging the project you are trying to repair. Well, it sure does. Don't think you know every...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Leather work tips
- For leather work, consider the basics: an awl and spare point, a retractable X-acto knife and spare blades, a retractable knife with a break-off blade and a rotary punch. In addition, you'll need needles, a lump of beeswax and some waxed linen thread.As well, a pair of pliers to pull the needle through the leather is a must, and scissors you can use for cutting the leather. Then there are e...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why you should race rc cars, and not just bash
- For those of you who have been racing your RC cars for years, and have a friend or two who you have been trying to get out to the RC tracks, this article is for you. Feel free to forward it to them.For those of you who are fanatical bashers, and have avoided racing your rc cars at the local track, hear me out, because I have 5 great reasons you should take a run at it.1) Hanging out ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Blown glass: they do still make it like they used to
- Blown art glass is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing hobbies in North America... and it is about time. Glassblowing has been around since 27 BC in Syria, though the first evidence of manmade glass products occurs in Mesopotamia in the late 3rd century BC. But the advancement of actual "blowing" glass using a tube transformed the materials usefulness. The new technique quickly spread thro...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Gold jewelry hallmarking secrets revealed
- We should be familiar with the BASIC hallmarks mentioned on the website. It might pay you to read them again, just to bring you up to speed and ensure you have grasped the principles. If you have not yet had the chance to read them please go to the website listed below.Let's quickly remind ourselves where we should be regarding Hallmarks.The first three marks mentioned before were:...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Jewelry insurance - hints and tips so you dont get ripped off
- As crime and drug use increases, the risks involved in having Antique and Estate Jewelry just lying around your home seem to treble. It becomes a nightmare and you find you are just not sure what to do.Here are some timely pieces of advice, but by no means comprehensive. If you have special circumstances, it may pay you to go one step further and get some professional advice.BALANCE ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Jewelry and the art of selling
- Two of the most frequently asked questions we get at the Online Jewelry Appraisal Center is:"How do I sell an item of Antique or Estate Jewelry?" or... "How much should I ask for it?"Very often people receive an item as a 'Hand Down' or 'Bequest' after someone has passed away. It may or may not be worth something, or the person 'Just doesn't like it'....So what to do?# ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Security advice for gold jewelry, diamonds, and gemstones
- For you to enjoy your treasures, they need to be somewhere close and accessible, but NOT in the Bedside Jewelry Box.Although we DO advise a Jewelry Box on the Dresser and easily seen, BUT ONE CONTAINING SEVERAL PIECES OF JUNK JEWELRY. It is a well documented fact that Burglars nearly ALWAYS check the Bedroom First knowing that people hide things there.In general terms we have discove...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to invest in antique, vintage, or modern jewelry
- As Antique Jewelry is 'Really' based on the 'Collectability' and Style of an item, it is hard for clients to appreciate the 'Craft' involved in Handmade work, as they only see the Gold value or Diamond Value fluctuate over the years.If Gold goes up or the older something gets, the value increases, right?No. Not always. It depends...Antiques and Collectables are a 'subjective' ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to clean your jewelry at home or work
- It looks like a million dollars but after a couple of months it doesn't have the same 'Sparkle' or look it once had (a bit like me really).So what are we to do?The first thing is to make sure it is SAFE to be cleaned!Naturally, delicate items should be best left to a professional Jeweler to clean. BUT Opals, Pearls and Emeralds are very susceptible to damage in a Jewelers Ultr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are your airbrush products selling? if so, here are 3 ways to further skyrocket sales!
- One of the biggest challenges faced by airbrush artists are proof of what you say is true! The potential customer is going to find it hard to believe you. Whether it is, if you can do the work, whether they think you are charging them too much, or it is simply that you are artistic, potential customers are going to find it hard to trust you.Ask satisfied customers to leave a Testimonial...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Airbrushing does not have to be all disappointment, heartache, and bloody hard work!
- A smart, but irritating man once told me that Airbrushing did not have to be all blood, sweat and tears. If only I had someone guiding me back in those hard, frustrating and sick in the stomach days of airbrushing, I wouldn't have wasted all that time and money!So here you are. You are new to airbrushing. You are excited. You are pumped up. You want to know everything you can about airbrush...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ideas for making gift baskets
- Do you want to give gifts to your friends or family for birthdays, Christmas or some other holiday, but you just don't know what to get them?Just take a decorative basket and you can create a gift basket filled with great items that either your friends or family will love.The items basically you will need to create a gift basket will include:**A decorative basket;**Shri...
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