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  • "Knot With My Thread" - Stringing Choices For Beading & Jewelry Making.  By : House of Gems
    There are many issues about the choice of stringing material for beading. Here is an interesting article on the different stringing materials and their usage.
  • Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques  By : Ralph Serpe
    Oil paint is an amazing versatile medium. It can be applied in a thick buttery fashion or thinned down to a watery consistency. This versatility opens the door to a number of different painting techniques.
  • Leather Bookbinding  By : Jake
    Custom leather book binding can be a lucrative hobby. Find out how to get started right now!
  • Oil Painting Supplies - Guide For Beginners  By : Ralph Serpe
    When I first began painting some 10 years ago, I remember my first trip to my local art supply store. I recall my feeling of utter confusion as I perused the aisles. This particular art store had every tube of paint, brush, medium and canvas known to man, far too many choices for a confused beginner. After several moments, a sales person came by and began to assist me in finding the supplies I needed. To make a long story short, I left the store 30 minutes later with a box full of supplies, half of which I had absolutely no idea what to do with. I wish I knew then what I know now. I could have saved myself a lot of money.
  • Yugioh Trading Card Game Etiquette: Rules For Respectful Play  By : Dave Anderson
    The Yugioh trading card game has grown in popularity, with avid players in countries across the world. Dedicated players everywhere are familiar with the specific and elaborate set of rules of etiquette that govern an official round of battle. The official guide to the Yugioh trading card game urges players to proceed with much decorum. Here is a brief guide to exercising maximum Yugioh etiquette.

    Start with a Respectful Greeting

    The official Yugioh rule book asks pla...
  • The Water Birds of East Africa  By : apoint
    We look at the Water Birds of East Africa. Birding is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the world.
    And Africa is the world's treasure house for birding. Though on safari you may be after the bigger
    grounded wildlife, you will get more value if you also look out for the birds
  • Leather Craft Classes  By : Jake
    Further education is always a good thing. Find out where local leather craft classes are taking place right now.
  • How To Build Your Own RC Car  By : Matt Garrett
    Ever turn a corner and find one of those nifty little remote control cars speeding down the middle of the road? They go pretty fast and they make that neat bees-on-steroids buzzing sound. You know, you can buy one of those ready to go, but in order to get the most enjoy you really have to learn how to build your own RC car before hitting the road with it. Half the fun of the whole RC car subculture comes from knowing that you built it yourself.

    Knowing how to build your o...
  • History of Candle Making  By : Coffee Man
    History on Candle Making from 3000 BC to Present. Contains information from Egyptians to Europians.
  • Leather Craft Details  By : Jake
    Working with leather can be fun and profitable. Find out what tools are needed and where to find good information about leather crafts.
  • Buying Your First Model Train  By : Jason A. Martin
    Selecting the right model train can be a difficult task for the newcomer to the model-railroading hobby. There are so many trains out there, each in a different size. In this article, I am going to discuss a couple important things to know before buying your first model train. I know firsthand how that very first trip to the model train store can feel. After reading this article, you will have a better understanding of what to look for.

    Space and Scale

    Before you even t...
  • Best Gift Ideas For Her And Him This Holiday Season  By : James Brown
    Holiday shopping can be crazy—there are too many crowds, too many cars on snowy or rainy highways, and too much shopping stress where there should be holiday fun. Remember when gift giving WAS fun? It can be again, with a little help from online coupons. Online coupons are your ticket to easy shopping and FUN gift giving this year. A single mouse click on a coupon could be your ticket to great giving.

    One of the big worries at holiday time is what to buy that special someo...
  • Model Train Scales  By : Jason A. Martin
    When you get into model railroading, you quickly learn about model train scales. Every model train that is produced has a scale letter associated with it, such as: HO, O and so forth. The scale let’s you know how true to life it is and more importantly, the physical size of the train itself. The scale refers to the size in comparison with the real thing. For example, 1:220 means the real version of the model train is 220 times larger. If you are a newcomer to model trains, th...
  • Creating Rubber Stamps: Not All Methods Created Equal (Part 1 of 3)  By : Gwendolyn A. Lee
    Want to know about creating rubber stamps? Learn more about the rubber-stamp-making process in part one of this three-part series!
  • Essential Embroidery Supplies  By : George Royal
    Before taking up embroidery as an occupation or a hobby, you need to know the different types of important embroidery supplies and accessories that are available. Also keep in mind that each type can be further divided into specific subtypes based on function and utility. Choose the right tools depending on your need, and type of work.

    The Hoop:

    An embroidery hoop is a circular tool usually made of wooden material that is used to hold the fabric steady, providing suppor...
  • History Of Embroidery  By : Donna Somerkin
    Embroidery is an age old art form that has decorated clothing, bedding, and household goods for hundreds of years. Using colored threads to create patterns has dated back to the time of ancient Egypt, when women sewed metallic threads into clothing for decoration. The trend caught on with Babylonians, Phoenicians, and Hebrews, who all began incorporating embroidered pieces into their clothing.

    The oldest embroidered piece in existence is the world famous Bayeux Tapestry, d...
  • Most Popular Embroidery Patterns  By :
    Embroidery is a popular hobby enjoyed by men and women all over the world. This historic needlecraft has changed a great deal over its lifetime and has been given a high tech boost through the popular embroidery machines that can whip up a lovely design with a push of a button. When it comes to the most popular embroidery patterns, however, it does not matter if you intend to grab a needle and colorful floss or download a pattern on your whiz bang embroidery machine. The top ...
  • What Should I Look For In A Metal Detector?  By : Simon Oliver
    If you are planning to buy a metal detector, you should check out the features of each before buying one. Metal detecting is a fun hobby but having the wrong equipment can cost you time and money.

    When buying a metal detector consider the price. If the metal detector offers the best features of a then expect it to be expensive. If having fewer features is all right with you, go for a less expensive one. Metal detectors can run from as low as $50 to higher than $400.

    S...
  • Choosing The Right Metal Detector  By : Simon Oliver
    If this is your first metal detector purchase, consider getting some professional and expert advice to make sure that you have making the right choice. Metal detectors usually come with a complete control box containing the controls, circuitry, batteries, microprocessor, and the speaker. Metal detectors also include a search shaft that connects it to the coil and the control box. A search coil senses the metal and the stabilizer is responsible for keeping the unit steady when...
  • Places To Go Hunting For Treasure And Metal Detecting  By : Simon Oliver
    Metal detecting, be it relic or treasure hunting, is appealing whether as a work or a hobby. There are several ideal places where we can go detecting to enjoy using our metal detector. It might be on a beach, near a gold prospecting site, or in an area that has many old relics and artifacts in it. But first, we need to pay attention to the rules and regulations of where we would like to go metal detecting.

    Primarily, we have to start hunting in our own backyard, our neighb...
  • Tips For Using Metal Detectors On The Beach  By : Simon Oliver
    Metal detectors are often used in treasure hunting and in finding relics. It is a handy apparatus especially for hunters and adventurers. There are many models and forms of metal detectors and they all differ in features, quality, and reliability. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

    Many people do not know what type of metal detector they should purchase. White Spectrum XLT can be found in local and national dealers all over the world and has endured and surpass...
  • Free Scrapbooking Ideas – How to become a scrapbooking expert without spending a dime!  By : Caroline Smith
    For free scrapbooking ideas the Internet is a great place to look. There are some excellent sites full of creative tips and suggestions to help you make your own unique scrapbooks. If you’re looking for an original way to organize your favorite photos, arranging them in special scrapbook albums could be the solution. Scrapping is a very popular hobby, and offers a wonderful way to preserve your treasured memories for posterity.
  • The 7 Scrapbooking Supplies Essential For The Serious Scrapbooker  By : Caroline Smith
    Buying scrapbooking supplies has never been simpler, with the huge variety of products available online these days. From albums and paper to all kinds of embellishments, the internet can be a fantastic place to buy your scrapbook supplies.
  • Choosing Your First Remote Control Truck  By : Alan Chestnutt
    If you are thinking of buying your first remote control truck, here are some things you need to keep in mind. I would advise you pick yourself up an RTR (ready to run) kit to begin with. These RTR RC trucks often come fully assembled, or require only minimal assembly like gluing the tires to the wheels.
  • Scrapbooking Tips  By : Kael
    Today, creating photo albums has become an art form known as scrapbooking. These scrapbooks are more than just photos on a page. They are family histories, meant to be handed down from generation to generation. Journaling is important for several reasons
  • What You Need to Know to Make a Scrapbook  By : Kael
    The first thing you need to know about making a scrapbook is that it isn’t a complicated process at all. Scrapbooking isn’t just for the ‘crafty’ person among us either. In fact, you don’t need to have any ‘crafting’ skills at all, in order to create a scrapbook of memories that will last for generations to come.
  • Bird Watching Tips  By : John Marcus -
    Bird watching is a fantastic hobby suitable for individuals of all ages. In addition to enjoying the great outdoors and gaining an appreciation for nature, bird watching is a hobby that can be shared with friends and family. Many bird watchers find themselves healthier due to their time outside scanning the skies for that ultra-rare bird. If you are interested in beginning bird watching as a hobby, consider the following tips to get your started and on the right track.

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  • Are Your Sports Memorabilia Faux Or..  By : J Shipper
    There is a huge interest in sports memorabilia, and sports-related items include signed commemorative photos, baseballs, footballs, basketballs, pucks and jerseys. A Google search of companies hawking these items comes up with almost 5 million businesses!


    Some of the items on offer cost thousands of dollars.

    Where there are so many eager and gullible customers, fraud is sure to appear. A San Diego federal judge who recently sentenced several sports autograph forgers to prison said, "Life, liberty and the pursuit of the national pastime, has been undone".
  • The Characters Of Yugioh  By : Dave Anderson -
    The wildly popular Yugioh franchise has spawned a number of popular characters that are familiar to fans worldwide. If you’re new to the world of Yugioh, here is a run-down of the most popular Yugioh characters.

    The main character in the Yugioh series is Yugi Moto. On the outside, Yugi Moto appears to be a shy and reserved student at Domino High School, but he leads a secret life of danger and excitement. He is a dedicated student of the Duel Monsters game, and a loyal fri...
  • Coin Collecting  By : Max Plata -
    One of the most popular hobbies today is coin collecting. Coin collecting is a fun pastime that can be enjoyed by anyone.

    The premise of coin collecting lies in the idea that certain coins are more valuable than others. Amateur collectors often save a coin if they notice it has a date that reaches back several decades.

    Many adults and children enjoy coin collecting. For the majority of these people their collections are limited to old coins or coins from other countri...

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