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Halloween is Coming

Pumpkin Earrings

Well Halloween is just around the corner and it’s time to get your last minute Halloween goodies. Check out the Halloween section of the Handmade Artists’ Shop. The Halloween holiday mall section of the HAFshop has some goodies that would add flavor and class to any Halloween Party or outfit. You can also just search [...]

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What Are Polymer Canes? How Are They Made?

Polymer Clay Canes

What are polymer canes? How are they made? By Beverley Start, Polymer Clay Artist October 14 2011 Like tubes of cookie dough with pictures in them that you can slice up into a dozen identical treats, polymer canes also have pictures or patterns running through their entire length, only they’re made from clay. Click here [...]

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Why I Knot Between the Beads

beadbear

Knotting between the beads is important for a variety of reasons. Bead stringing, properly speaking, is a form of rigging. Where a knot is placed, it strengthens the cord three-fold. Consequently, if cord with a tensile strength of 17lbs. The cord is strengthened to 51lbs.10lb-test becomes 30lbs, etc. Thus, it secures the beads. This is [...]

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Passing on a Passion for Crafting to Kids

Today, I’ve been thinking about the next generation of handmade artists and how we can promote creativity in our own home without the confines of structured educational exercises. Here are some of my thoughts on crafting with kids. Finding the ideal kind of project that can be done with children sometimes manages to stump even [...]

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Artists Wanted for New Handmade Co-op In L.A.

new retail store opening in los angeles, looking for artists and crafters!

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Featured Artist I Knit Quilt Sew

I Knit Quilt Sew is such a talented artist who specializes in Handmade baby and art quilts, rag dolls, teddy bears, and baby knits. I especially love all the rag dolls. Like Olivia Olivia just makes me smile! She would be a wonderful friend for a little girl or a cheery gift for someone who [...]

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