Finding the Craft or Hobby Which Is Right For You

Five Ways Needlework Framing Preserves Your Stitching

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If you’re framing a piece of needlework, you’re probably not doing it for casual display. You’ve put your time and effort into making something beautiful — something you want to keep and enjoy for years to come. To make sure that happens, here are five specific ways that needlework framing helps preserve your stitching. 1. Needlework Framing Protects Stitch Sizes If you stitch on Aida cloth, needlework display framing is a great option, as the glass keeps the holes from being accidentally enlarged.…

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Two tips to follow if you want to sell your homemade pottery

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If you make pottery and you think that there is a demographic of people who might like to buy your creations, you might find the tips here useful. Consider including some small gifts with each purchase When you sell a piece of pottery, you should consider providing the purchaser with some small gifts that can be used with the handcrafted object. For example, if you make clay oil diffusers, you could include a vial of scented diffuser oil with each one that a customer purchases, along with a tealight.…

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How To Make Vegan-Friendly Candles At Home

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If you’re interested in making candles but want to ensure your new hobby is vegan-friendly, you’ll need to understand the differences between the two main types of wax used to make candles. Paraffin wax is the predominant wax used to make candles, but while paraffin itself is suitable for vegans, paraffin candles require the addition of stearic acid to harden the wax, and this is derived from animal fat. Soy wax is derived from oil extracted from soybeans.…

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