Archive for the 'Culture' Category

Modern Art Primer: Cubism and Cuba

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Cuban artistry is an assorted multiethnic coalescence of African, European and North American visual design reflecting the distinct population make-up of the island.

The Importance of Antique Silver

Friday, July 17th, 2009

The importance of antique silver can be realized in many different arenas. From silver spoons to old and perhaps rare coins, there’s silver out there for everyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a few pieces to have on hand or if you would like to start up a whole collection. Finding the right [...]

Learn Soap Making Techniques

Friday, November 21st, 2008

All of us often wonder how the most common commodity used by us everday – soap is manufactured. It was in the 19th century that commercial production of soap began with the discovery of basic chemicals that could be used in bulk to mass produce cakes of soap.
The whole concept of making soap is quite [...]

Make Money, Unleash the Artist Within

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

There are many ways for you to make money from your graphic software ranging from posters to promotional material. It may seem hard and expensive, but it is not. Mentioned below is but a few options to consider if you want to make some extra cash or even make a career out of this.
Artworks & [...]

Discover the Truth about Comic Book Collection; Nerdy Geeks or Shrewd Investors?

Friday, October 24th, 2008

It is unbelievable when one says, yeah, I collect comic
books, what the general public response might be? Oh no, a
slightly off the wall geek. Here is someone who has lost
touch with reality. Or someone that is in his or her own
little world. I think not. Yes, comic book collectors may
sometimes march to the beat of [...]

Making a Child’s Hand Print on a Ceramic Tile

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

This is a fun craft to do with a group of moms and their kids, one child per adult works the best. Each mom will need:
—One soft brush, any size but 1/2″ works the best
—One tiny 1-ounce jar of “One-Stroke Ceramic underglaze”, either Duncan E-Z Stroke or Gare One-Stroke. (Of course they can share these, [...]

Knitting Instructions – Learn the Basics of Knitting and Beyond

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

I wanted to set out some basic knitting instructions as a refresher so here it is. All knitting instructions use basically two stitches, the knit stitch and the purl stitch. Once you know these two knitting essentials you will be able to follow most knitting instructions which are just combinations or variations of [...]

Outdoor Fireplaces Are a Good Idea

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Outdoor Fire Places Give A Different Look To Your Patio

Duct Tape Crafts

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Duct tapes have become an indispensable part of a tool kit. These strong, multi-purpose adhesive tapes are a popular means of fixing broken materials and equipments. However, the use of duct tapes is not limited to emergency patch-up measures. They are now used for creating a range of accessories and decorative items. Today, duct tape [...]

Beautiful Dreamer, Stephen Foster, America’s First Folk Song Writer

Monday, July 28th, 2008

“Beautiful Dreamer” was written by Stephen Foster just before his death in 1864 at age 37. The song became one of his most famous and most popular. However, as with the approximately 200 other songs that Foster wrote during his brief lifetime, he did not receive the recognition or financial reward that he [...]