http://www.handmadenews.org/department/index.php?did=9 News of the Handmade World, or just the crafts in it - Published by Artfire.com en-us Sun, 10 May 2009 10:25:50 MDT Sun, 10 May 2009 10:25:50 MDT http://handmadenews.org/rss/craft_techniques/ ArtFire RSS Generator editor@handmadenews.org (Art Daily, ArtFire) http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4755 In today’s environmentally conscious society, artists are looking for new ways to reuse, reduce and recycle. Not to mention that crafting can sometimes get pricey and reusing scraps can save a bundle! 1. Make Your Own Frit. You can mak... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:32:30 MST http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4755 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4739 This beautiful fused-glass plate was created using Bullseye tested, compatible glass (90 COE). Fusible glass comes in a wide variety of colors. With a little thought and creativity, these colors can be used to create an intricate piece of fired art. ... Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:11:47 MST http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4739 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4733 We are back again this week with more of our ongoing series about Bead Types. This week we are going to take a quick look at ceramic beads. The use of clay in the creation of beads goes back quite a long way, especially in China, which excelled in... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:32:24 MST http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4733 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4732 Hello friends,   I often do demonstrations at soap making conferences.  One of the most popular classes is for making my gemstone soap rocks.  Today's blog post is drawn from the handout n... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:17:38 MST http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4732 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4697 This week we continue are series on different bead types with a look at pearls. This would seem like a simple area to look at, but it is actually quite involved. There are two basic types of pearls, Natural and Cultured. Natural pearls are not cre... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:48:55 MST http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4697 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4716 Jeanne and I have been doing fused glass for years! WE didn't take any classes, didn't go to school, we read a few books (sort of anyway) but to be honest, our knowledge of fusing glass has come thru trial and error. Experime... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:20:22 MST http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4716 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4711 I've dwindled away many an hour working clay that had issues, such as stickiness or excessive softness, with no clue that I could change the consistency.  I have found two things that really help...  The first,... Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:48:44 MST http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4711 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4673 This week we will continue our exploration of bead types by having a quick look at gemstones. There is no way we could cover all the possibilities when it comes to gemstones, as there are just too many, and they come in many different shapes and size... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:57:43 MST http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4673 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4685 Welcome to the Shiimering Glass Blog! We've been having fun fusing some new pieces lately and have had a lot of success with a new style we call Fused Glass Ribbon Vases. I won't try to claim to be the first to ever do this techn... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:27:33 MST http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4685 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4682 This week's tip is a fun project idea that the whole family can enjoy. The best part about this project is that you probably have everything you need for it already in your household, so it will provide hours of entertainment that costs yo... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:03:40 MST http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4682 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4450 Walking into a glass store for a glass artist is like walking into a candy store for a sugar junkie. It's magical. But it can also be overwhelming. With so many colors, styles and textures to choose from, how does one pick the perfect piec... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:51:57 MST http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4450 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4678  Nature’s Stained Glass Incorporating Agate Slices Into Your Next Project If you’re looking for a beautiful way to incorporate nature into your next project, consider using agate slices. No gemstone is more... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:50:56 MST http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4678 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4650 Over the last few weeks we have been looking at various . This week I will look at some of the metals used to make beads. Sterling Silver – Sterling Silver is an alloy of Silver and usually copper. Pure Silver is to soft to be used. ... Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:26:33 MST http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4650 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4628 I have often gone into quilt shops or browsed through catalogs and come across a "block of the month" or "fabric of the month" type of offer.  I have always wondered if these are good d... Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:52:48 MST http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4628 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4652 Get crafty with toothpicks! That probably sounds funny but I'm serious, toothpicks really can be your best friend whether your a skilled artist or a novice home crafter just having fun. They can be used in place of a paintbrush for fine de... Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:03:23 MST http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4652