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Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making Should a jewelry designer be required to reveal if stones are real or synthetic?: 2 of 27
As a jewelry designer, I must say, yes. Jewelry has become a full time job for me, and just like writing, I must do my homework and research the products I am using. Someone on the "No" side said it is impossible to know for certain that a stone you are using is genuine, unless you bought it directly from a query, but that i... More..
Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making Tips for selling handmade jewelry on Ebay: 1 of 8
Ebay, websites, blogs, and other places: How to make your product POP! As a jewelry designer, I have tried ebay, even had an ebay store, but have since closed it. Closing was not due to a lack of sales, but more the lack of time to invest in ebay upkeep and the rising fees cutting into profits. That is one of the unfortunate... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Craft recipes: Homemade slime: 2 of 10
My children love playing with homemade slime. It is so simple, but make sure you have a vinyl table cloth down or it can get messy. Recipe: A box of cornstarch separated in several different bowls. Water Food coloring, Red, Blue and Yellow. I would like to emphasize that this is very messy. Have your children wear old clothi... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts How to make friendship bracelets: 1 of 5
I loved making friendship bracelets in Girl Scout camp and have loved teaching my daughter how to make them. It is very simple to learn, and you can have fun right along side your children too! There are a few different variation on the designs of friendship bracelets. You can use either heavy duty wool yarn, thick cotton ya... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Product reviews: Washable finger paints: 1 of 5
Crayola now makes Color Wonder Finger paints! These have no color to them until they come in contact with the special color wonder paper. These will not only save your furniture they will save your children's laundry as well. Color wonder is spill proof and will not stain anything including skin. Color wonder is at the top o... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Tips for pricing your handmade crafts: 5 of 15
There are several ways to calculate how to price your hand made craft items. As a jewelry designer, I have had to deal with this issue when selling both retail and wholesale, as I do both. 1. Your cost for materials. With something like jewelry I purchase my materials at wholesale prices, however I when I calculate my cost I... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Easy tie-dye crafts for kids: 2 of 4
Last week my daughter had a sleepover birthday party. She requested to have tie-dyed tee shirts and hats as her party gift item for her friends, instead of the cheesy little gift bags she frequently gets at her friend's parties. I agreed that this would be a great thing to do for fun and something they could take home. What ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts How to make a simple birdhouse out of craft sticks: 1 of 2
You will need: At least 1000 craft sticks, the larger the house the more sticks you will need. Poster paper. Pencil. Ruler Heavy duty scissors or X-acto knife. Hot Glue Gun Acrylic paint and paint brush. Thick hemp string. Start with your Poster Paper. Make a template for your bird house using the pencil and ruler. Cut templ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making How to make a simple loop link in wire: 1 of 2
To make a jump ring out of crafting wire you will need the following tools: Two pairs of flat-nosed jewelry pliers, without ridges. One Pair of wire cutters (smallest size) One metal nail file Wire in 20 gauge or 18 gauge A mandrel, this can be a knitting needle, a screwdriver, or a wooden dowel. Before you get started, you ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts How to use the color wheel with children: 1 of 2
When you have children you know how endless questions go. Finally after answers what seemed like one hundred questions on what color is made by mixing two colors together I decided to just show them instead of trying to explain the color wheel to them. What you will need: Tempera paint in Red, Blue, and Yellow A Pencil A Rul... More..