The art world is diverse and complex. From the beginning of time, human beings have felt the need to express themselves, their beliefs, and the world around them through artistic endeavors as diverse as the...
Identifying Whizzed Shield Nickels I thought I would use this coin as a teaching tool for some of those who do not know about whizzing. Whizzing is a method of improving the appearance of a coin using...
VINTAGE KNIFE COLLECTING AND SPOTTING REPAIRED OR PROBLEM KNIVES This guide is meant to be a brief outline for the novice collector of vintage pocket knives. I'll try to describe some of the more common...
I am writting this guide because I sometimes get people asking how to use the polymer clay push molds I sell in my shop. I hope this guide will help to answer any questions you may have and even maybe give you...
We've all seen them, the beautifully embellished tin lunch boxes (or lunch pails) that everyone seems to be making and using as albums and organizers. Want to try your hand at making one but not sure where to...
So You've won a Like New Guitar and it just arrived and the joy is overwhelming, you check her over to only notice that a USED mark that's hammer stamped on the back of the headstock and then you notice the...
DIY Clothing - The basics of buying DIY on eBay There's no question that DIY clothing is an awesome way to create a unique and envy-inspiring wardrobe on any budget. Deconstructed, reconstructed, painted,...
It's not a secret that there are literally hundreds of glues on the market today. When you visit your local craft store, there are numerous brands and types for you to choose from. But which one is right for...
Polymer Clay - The Versatile Medium Polymer clay is made of polymer polyvinyl chloride. It does not contain clay minerals; it only shares the name to reflect that both can exhibit plasticity characteristics....
Detecting altered or counterfeit Presidential dollars These coins can be manufactured, caveat emptor by Jack L.Earl With all of the publicity and news stories everyone must know about the new Presidential...
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