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How to Decorate Dried Gourds

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A dried gourd has both an interesting shape and a hard, woody texture when dried, making it a long lasting and durable material to decorate for a craft project. There are a variety of different arts and crafts techniques that work well for decorating a gourd's surface, many of which can be used toge

How to Find Gems & Minerals

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Gem and mineral hunting is a popular hobby across the country. Many rock and mineral clubs have field trips for people who enjoy finding new mineral samples for their collection. You can also hunt for gems and minerals on your own if you know a little about rocks types and the potential minerals in

How to Thread a Euro Pro 7133

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It can be intimidating to thread a sewing machine. In fact, many seamstresses avoid this basic and simple task at all costs. Not understanding how to thread your Euro Pro 7133 sewing machine, however, can interfere with your ability to perfect this hobby. In addition, sewing machines that are the sa

Instructions for Monogramming

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Monograms have tons of uses. They are a huge trend in weddings, frequently appearing on bridal stationary, aisle runners, guestbooks, coasters and wedding favors. Monograms are also frequently used in home decor items such as pillows and linens. Monograms also feature in personal items like bathrobe

Ingredients of Tung Oil

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Pure tung oil, the oil squeezed out of the seeds of the tung tree, has only one ingredient. Tung oil has similar characteristics to linseed oil, providing a durable, hard finish after fully curing. Because it has a slow curing time, many producers sell "tung oil finish" or "tung oil rub," which ofte

How to Make Easter Pinatas

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Add some fun to your Easter celebration with a pinata. Making an Easter egg pinata is a fun craft you can do with your kids or something you can surprise them with Easter day. Making your own Easter egg pinata will save you money and allow you to customize it as you see fit with the kids' names or s

Paper Dolls in the 1930s

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The 1930s are considered the beginning of the Golden Age of Paper Dolls, which ran through the 1950s. Child and adult paper dolls included paper stands to cut out, along with a wardrobe of clothing. The clothing pieces had tabs, which were used for attaching the clothes to the dolls. The dolls were

How to Make a Caged Bead

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Made with wire, a bead cage provides a display for a special bead that doesn't have a hole drilled in it. Bead cages been used for lampwork beads, quartz crystal and other polished or natural stones. Occasionally, the cage itself is embellished with beads. The wire can incorporate any material from

Easy Kids Winter Craft Ideas

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Make winter ornaments with ordinary white craft glue.bottle of glue on black marble image by phizics from Fotolia.comBanish the winter doldrums. Keep your children entertained, by making easy winter crafts. Spend an afternoon showing children how to assemble decorations for the inside and...