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Arts & Crafts

Whether you are making origami, paper airplanes, jewelry or sewing a quilt, arts and crafts is a great way to express your creativity.

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Origami flower and cube made from pink and green paper.
Feb 5, 2024

Origami, by its nature, injects a bit of magic into its incredibly tangled, convoluted folds and motifs that turn a flat sheet of paper into a living, breathing creature/work of art. Learn how to repl ...

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Jan 19, 2024

Grave rubbing is more than just an art. It's a record of the past, one that so many people would just rather forget. And graves are the one way to reconnect with that world. Discover the ancient art o ...

"How to Cast on with Work in Progress When Knitting" cover image
Jan 19, 2024

Ever wonder how to cast on with work in progress when knitting? Well, wonder no more with this knitting demonstration video! There are several ways to accomplish this, but I'm going to show you the on ...

"How to Create a Flat Panel on Knitting Loom" cover image
Jan 18, 2024

Learn how to create a flat panel on a circular knitting loom. The flat panel demonstrated shows the use of a garter stitch to prevent the curling that occurs when knitting a stockinette panel. To lear ...

Close-up of a gold bracelet featuring a stamp on the clasp.
Jan 10, 2024

You never know what you might stumble across on your next visit to a flea market or thrift store. Real gold is very soft, so biting down on the piece is a time-honored test for real gold. You can also ...

Colorful decorative beads arranged in a random pattern.
Jan 10, 2024

Have you ever been curious about how glass beads are made? Or are you interested in getting started in the glass bead business? In this video, see how one bead maker creates beautiful glass beads. ...

Hands using pliers to work on a jewelry piece.
Jan 10, 2024

One important part of jewelery making involves properly attaching clasps. This how-to video jewelry making tutorial demonstrates the proper way to attach them. Begin by threading the crimp bead and th ...

Sapphire gemstone with facet cutting instructions.
Jan 10, 2024

if you are looking for a hobby that will pay for itself over time, consider faceting stones. Precious gems like sapphires and rubies are a sound investment that will never lose value, and you can prod ...

Origami representation of an MP-40 weapon.
Jan 10, 2024

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to fold and assemble an MP40 gun out of paper. Using just paper, scissors and tape, you can make a toy replica gun with working parts. (Of course, it will lack the f ...

How to Make Soap Presents: Colorful soap gift boxes.
Jan 10, 2024

Learn to make soap logs, ribbon-shaped, and other embeds for candles. ...