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Woven Headband Crafts

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A headband is the perfect functional and decorative accessory to keep your hair out of your eyes in a stylish and hip manner. Tap into your inner creativity and fully customize this look by crafting your own woven headband out of a variety of different materials. Make one to top off a perfect outfit

About Japanese Calligraphy

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Japanese calligraphy, called "shodou," is one of the most widely recognized but least understood art forms from East Asia. Over the course of 3,000 years many have dedicated themselves to perfecting the intricate skill of beautiful calligraphy. Western forms of calligraphy produce a uniform style, w

How to Make a Fabric Capelet

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The capelet is a short cape that covers the shoulders. While it can be casual or formal, the fitted version in fine fabric is a perfect accessory to a formal gown. Sleeveless gowns can be uncomfortably cool without a shoulder covering, and a capelet can provide warmth and elegance without the bulk a

How to Weave With Waxed Linen

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Waxed linen is a type of linen thread that has been coated with wax to give the thread weight and strength. The thread is difficult to handle if you do not have experience with it, but using the correct finger and placements, as well as starting slow and building up speed, will make weaving with wax

How to Make Cardboard Beads

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Necklaces, earrings and bracelets are just a few jewelry items that can be made with beads. When designing these accessories, you don't have to buy beads from the store. Instead, create your own beads from cardboard. You probably already have some of this recyclable material around your home. Transf

How to Make an Origami F-14

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Using special paper, called origami, people can create objects of art through bending, creasing and folding. The art of origami began in China during the second century and was later practiced in Japan during the sixth century. Through globalization, people have been using the art of paper folding a

How to Make Toadstools

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Depictions of toadstools, another name for mushrooms, can evoke a whimsical image of a world where fairies roam, using the tiny fungi as seats. Handmade toadstool decorations can also add a touch of nature to an area. There are a number of mediums one can use to create a toadstool craft. Create one

Crafts With Potatoes

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Potatoes aren't just for eating; they can be a resource for kids' crafts projects as well. Use potatoes that are large enough to paint, decorate or to use as a stamp. If the potatoes have been sitting in the pantry for some time, take a few moments to rinse them and remove any protruding roots.

How to Add Bling to a T-Shirt

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Crafts stores have a vast array of embellishments for the purpose of decorating T-shirts and other clothing items. It's easy to add bling to a T-shirt you already own or choose a new shirt from the large selection available in the same crafts store. Either way, the hardest part might be narrowing yo