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Macramé Beaded Jewelry - Macramé 101

Posted by Hendrika Van on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, In : Crafts 

The craft of macramé is believed to have originated in the 13th century by Arab weavers; macramé once again became a very popular craft in the 1960s and 1970s. Now it has recently started to make a comeback in macramé beaded jewelry. This form of macramé is called micro-macramé. However, you can also make wall hangings and other useful items with this art form

Macramé is basically tying knots to create a...


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Looking At A Guide To Painting With Acrylic Paint

Posted by Hendrika Van on Friday, April 23, 2010, In : Crafts 

One of the most versatile paints in the world of artists is acrylic paint. A good guide can show you all the techniques and that will really make it possible for you to make the most of your talents, because as we all know, art is not only talent, it is also technique.

There is a good guide available called:  Acrylic Revolution: New Tricks and Techniques for Working with the World’s Most Versatile Medium and...


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Make Your Own Natural Egg Dyes And Go "Green"

Posted by Hendrika Van on Friday, March 5, 2010, In : Crafts 

Easter Kids Crafts are synonymous with Easter Eggs Crafts. Just as Chocolate Easter Eggs, Bunnies and Baskets are part of Easter. People that can work with chocolate and molds already know How To Make Your Own Chocolate Easter Eggs. But, decorating Easter Eggs is just an important and kids love to take part.

Instead of buying pre-made coloring dyes to use in your Easter Eggs crafts, why not learn how to make y...


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Easter Egg Decorating Ideas

Posted by Hendrika Van on Thursday, March 4, 2010, In : Crafts 

Making chocolate Easter eggs is very easy.  If you know how to work with chocolate molds you will know How To Make Your Own Chocolate Easter Eggs. Of course you will in all probability still want to do some Easter egg decorating. Only chocolate Easter eggs can never take the place of your own beautifully decorated Easter eggs. Do not negate the chocolate Easter eggs, though and if you want to know more you can go...


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