The art of glass blowing is one that has been used for centuries. Whether you plan to pursue this craft professionally or simply for a hobby, the rewards that come with being able to manipulate glass into different shapes, sizes, and textures are tenfold. Here are a few things to consider when learning more about glass blowing. When you break it down, the process of glass blowing is really very simple. Essentially, filtered sand, potash, soda ash, and limestone are melted together to form a mass of molten glass. Then the artist dips a steel blowing rod into the glass and gathers... 

Woodworking can either be an enjoyable past time, a lucrative profession, or even both. Nothing beats the excitement and the sense of accomplishment when you create something such as furniture or a decorative object. For woodworking, you will need tools. Now, one must remember that these tools are sharp. Motor tools for woodworking are quite powerful and can cause serious or even fatal injuries. Whether they are hand tools or power tools, these tools should be handled with care. These safety tips will considerably lessen the chances of you injuring yourself. First, before cutting... 

The mere thought of knitting would probably conjure of those homey images of granny sitting on her favorite chair and whiling time away busily stitching up those cute baby booties or bonnets for her favorite grandson. While this is a more likely image, the art of knitting is far from being outdated trend despite the emergence of a host of entirely modern sewing methods. In fact, knitted clothes and even accessories can be readily seen worn by almost everybody, even those glitzy Hollywood celebrities as well as top designer labels who never fail to incorporate knitted items in... 

If you have given up on knitting with multiple colors and is pretty much stuck on only single ones, then here’s good news for you – you can pull off a knitting project that may look complicated with many colors whilst only using one yarn at a time! A huge number of knitters experience a fear of carrying two yarns at once, they find it a bit complicated. But if you’re up to a challenge and is quite adventurous, then you might find fulfillment with mosaic knitting. Mosaic knitting is quite easy. It uses a slip-stitch technique to produce multiple colored fabrics... 

Lace knitting may just be what is considered as the pinnacle of knitting because of its sophistication over other techniques and ways practiced. It is characterized by holes that are determinably arranged into patterns in regard to its aesthetic value. Lace knitting is often done by knitters who well have a couple of months or years practice and an extended exposure to the craft. With all of these concepts, you may be conscious that it really is not the easiest thing to do but it is of course worth a try. Although the process of lace knitting may be complicated and the time... 

Not all soaps can moisturize the skin. Indeed, many commercial bath soaps dry out the skin. If you are looking for a good moisturizing soap or you want to make your own moisturizing soap at home, here is a list of oils that give bath and beauty soaps excellent moisturizing properties: Almond oil or Sweet Almond oil: This is great for making handmade moisturizing soap because it is rich in vitamins as well as minerals that make skin soft and supple. It is excellent for dry and irritated skin. Apricot Kernel oil: This oil makes a delicate, moisturizing soap that is perfect for... 

A lot of people have admittedly fallen in love with the art of quilting, mainly because it has the unrivaled perfect blend of aesthetic value and functionality. Quilting was first discovered in the 17th century, but until now it continues to transcend beyond time and the fickle dictates of fashion trends. Agreeably so that it still continues to thrive with many quilting enthusiasts and aficionados who all can wait to get their hands on a premium quality quilt. Among the popular techniques of classic quilting method is the traditional Welsh quilting, which is highlighted by... 

These days, many health and beauty-conscious Americans are making their own bath soaps. The most famous type of bath soap that they make is milk soap because of its soothing effect to the skin. In making your own milk soap, you can use other liquids other than water for your lye solution. The most popular alternative to water is goat’s milk. Goat’s milk can make a rich and creamy soap that moisturizes the skin. Others use coconut milk for the milk soap because it also produces a rich lather while some soap makers use cow’s milk or buttermilk. All of these... 

A look at even the simplest knitting piece would probably present a rather daunting task to any beginner since it seems to appear to be intricately made. However, once you find time to get down to the basics of this particular craft, you will probably be amazed at how simple and uncomplicated it actually is. While knitting may seem to be an ancient craft, you will be quite surprised to discover that there are about 24 million people all over the world who got hooked on this as a hobby of sorts. What is quite intriguing to note is the fact that a portion of this statistics includes... 

Woodworking is a labor intensive but interesting hobby and profession. As the name implies, the activity involves measuring, cutting, modifying and altering pieces of wood to be made into furniture and other things. Many professional woodworkers have a variety of complex tools. However, for the neophyte or average woodworker, only a few basic woodworking tools are needed. The first important basic woodworking tool is a workbench. Commercially available workbenches are nice because they have tool trays under the work area. You can keep some of your smaller tools in these trays...