Any seasoned veteran of scientific glass blowing knows the importance of having quality tools at his or her disposal. One of the most important tools for any artist in this profession has to be the glass blowing lathe. This device is essential for quickly and efficiently producing test tubes, graduated... 

Whether you pursue glass blowing as a hobby or as a profession, it’s always important to keep your inventory well stocked. Glass blowing kits are perfect for achieving just that. In addition to providing you with everything you need to get started, they also save you a lot more money than if you... 

Woodworking is a long and time honoured traditional craft. For as long as man has been around, we’ve always woprked with tools to render items of both purpose and beauty from raw materials around us. One of the first and most basic materials man has always worked with, alongside stone and metal,... 

Learning the art of glass blowing isn’t as difficult as it seems. While it may seem like an unwieldy, awkward way to mold molten glass, the truth of the matter is that once you learn the basics, it’s a lot easier and faster than it seems. Here are a few ways to learn more about glass blowing... 

The art of appraisal means being able to determine something’s overall value after careful scrutiny and analysis. It is often associated with jewelry and antique dealers, who study rare and valuable items in an effort to determine what buying price those items may garner from collectors. While... 

Are you thinking of taking up a new hobby? If glassblowing sounds like a fascinating endeavor, there are plenty of ways to learn about this amazing craft. Here are a few tips regarding glass blowing how to and how it can benefit you. What is the best way to learn about glass blowing how to? Unfortunately,... 

Woodworking is one of the oldest crafts known to man. Wood has long been a staple material for man’s many arts and crafts, being used to create everything from homes to toys to tools. Carpentry has evolved over the years with the introduction of power tools which allow woodworkers to make things... 

With all the bad news coming out on the media regarding soap ingredients, it’s no surprise that many people are getting interested in soap making to make sure they’re not adding toxins to their body everyday. Despite this negative reputation on many soap ingredients, we all need soap to cleanse... 

Making your own soap is fun and also practical. Soap-making may be intimidating at first but, you will soon get the hang of it as soon as you have made one or two batches of soap. Start out with tested soap recipes and then later on, when you have gained the confidence, you can try creating your very... 

People make soaps for one common reason: because they want to break free from the synthetically prepared soaps we buy from the grocery. This, despite the fact that it takes a certain period of waiting until your handmade soap is ready to use. Another reason is handmade soaps are of better quality as...