How to Carve Soap Into Shapes
Making soap - from exquisite stained-glass, marbled, and layered soaps to soothing masseuse bars - is a tempting craft. But if you don't have time to make your own, try this. Buy some soap. Get some nice bars for the eventual finished product, ... [... more]
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How to create a sculpey statue, figurine or maquette
Create your own sculpey statuette! No kiln required. How to create a sculpey statue, figurine or maquette [... more]
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How to Etch Glass with a Dremel Tool
Glass is so delicate but when used with care can be etched with something beautiful and unique. This is a way to make a custom gift that the receiver will treasure for years to come because they will know you crafted it. Start by using each ... [... more]
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How to Start a Wood Carving Collection
Wood carving is a tried and true hobby that attracts all sorts. The finished products of wood carvers attract a fan following of their own. There is something undeniably lovely about the simplicity of wood and much to admire about the skill with ... [... more]
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How to Carve a Pumpkin Easily
Don't you just love it when the fall season hits and decorations start going up for Halloween and Thanksgiving! Vacation plans for the holidays start coming together. Someone somewhere always starts the countdown to Christmas and holiday parties ... [... more]
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How to Carve a Watermelon to Celebrate an Event
Fruit carving is an art that takes many years to perfect. Watermelon is the most popular of all fruits to learn on because it's easy to carve. A carving knife, which has one sharp blade, should be used. They are sold at most arts and crafts ... [... more]
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How to Find Soap for Carving
Choose a nice hard soap. Not brittle, but one that will hold up when carved, and soft enough to carve easily. I would just purchase some inexpensive soap at a clearence center. Then you will have a good supply for a modest price. Remember the ... [... more]
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How to Make Your Own Bamboo Staff
Have you ever thought of making your own customized bamboo staff? All it takes is a little time and some imagination. Find yourself a sturdy piece of bamboo. It can be any length that you want it to be but the perfect staff either comes about a ... [... more]
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How to Carve a Watermelon Swan
Special occasions call for special decorations, not just streamers and balloons. Many people know about carving pumpkins but haven't given much thought to carving watermelons. A watermelon swan is a classic design that makes a perfect centerpiece ... [... more]
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How to Clean a Sharpening Stone
A sharpening stone is essential to a sharp knife. To keep your stone in good shape, it's important to clean it adequately. You should clean your sharpening stone after each use. Make sure to put a towel under your sharpening stone during the ... [... more]
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How to Carve an Artificial Pumpkin
Each Halloween season, crafts stores pull out the carvable soft polyurethane foam pumpkins. The pumpkins look like the real thing, from their shape to their color. The advantage of using artificial pumpkins is that they last for years and can be ... [... more]
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How to Build With Cardboard
The Green movement is everywhere, from construction to grocery shopping. Why not consider using a simple and plentiful material like cardboard for a fun and simple recycling project to construct something useful? You'll probably find some laying ... [... more]
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