Archive for the ‘Hobbies and Crafts’ Category

Model Railroads – How to Choose the Right Power Pack

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Many model railroad enthusiasts find that the power packs that come in most model train sets available for purchase in hobby shops are far less than satisfactory. This feeling is very common. Before you decide which power pack you want to buy for your train set, though, it would be in your best interests to do some thinking about just which one will be best for your situation.

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Paper Flowers For Craft Shows

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

How would you like to put some extra cash in your pockets? Why not make paper flowers and sell them at craft shows and flea markets. Creating beautiful paper blossoms and making them into home decorations or other uses may be a perfect way to do just that.

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Wire Wrapped Jewellery

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Wire wrapping is a technique of making jewellery using different guages of wire without the need to solder. When I make wire wrapped jewellery I use only sterling and fine silver or 14 carat gold-filled wire.

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Handmade Pottery – Wedging Clay Into a Cone Shape

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Cone wedging clay is accomplished by using a kneading action. With your right hand on the right side of the clay and your left hand lower and close to the table. Push downward and away from you.

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Presidential Trivia – Free US Presidential Trivia Questions and Answers

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

With all the fuss about the Obama Presidency, it’s time to take a look at some historical trivia. Here are a bunch of presidential trivia questions with the answers that you can use to entertain your friends and family, or use at a party or get together.

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