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This tutorial demonstrates finishing off using a fixed frame or upright bead loom without a shedding device. The process is slightly different if you use an upright loom with a shedding device. Loom Beadwork: A loom A warp Weft threads or cords A beading needle Embroidery scissors Beads Beadwork Using Selvage Method: E6000 glue or your choice of epoxy or UV coating resin Two ribbon clamp ends, whose lengths match the width of your beadwork Nylon jaw pliers Jump rings and a clasp of your choice....

Since the hand inscribed marks varied greatly from piece to piece and decade to decade, signatures can easily be faked. There are indeed unscrupulous sellers who have taken unsigned antique glass in similar styles to those Tiffany made and marked them with a fake signature. Studying the colors and styles of genuine Tiffany glass, along with examining authentic Tiffany marks, are excellent ways to learn to recognize authentic pieces. The more you study the nuances, the easier it will become....

Trim: Trimming away excess bulk is always a great way to help the fabric lay smoothly. Grading the seam will disrupt a sharp under layer edge. Sew across the corner: The layers of the seam allowance need to fit into the inside of the corner. The smaller the corner the less room there is for the seam allowance. Rather than pivoting at the corner, sew across the corner for a couple of stitches....

Threading your beading needle doesn’t have to be difficult, though. Try a few of these tips and experiment with different types of needles and thread to find out what works best for you. Choose the Correct Needle and Thread Before getting started, make sure you choose the correct thread size for your needle and beads. Don’t try to thread a 20 lb test weight of gel spun thread, which is very thick, through a size 13 beading needle, which is the smallest size needle....

Why We Love This Knit Ballet Wrap Pattern This adorable toddler ballet wrap is rather easy to knit, though even knitters with intermediate skills will find it a bit of a challenge. Simply follow the pattern and work it step-by-step. It will begin to make sense as you knit. This knitting pattern uses a few basic stitches to create an eyelet and the cardigan is knit in five pieces: back, two front panels, and two sleeves....

Even so, certain Victorian pieces by makers like John Henry Belter and Mitchell & Rammelsberg still command very good prices. Most of the furniture that you find at estate sales are usually not made by these high-end manufacturers. The pieces shown in this guide are the more run-of-the-mill Victorian pieces you will encounter. Use this guide to help you identify your furniture as Victorian in styling, and see what similar pieces have sold for at auction....

To learn more about Weller Pottery, also visit: Weller Pottery Company Profile Weller Pottery Price Guide Weller’s Louwelsa Line Below is a sampling of genuine Weller Pottery marks including dating information where available. This mark can be found on a wide variety of pottery items and various lines produced by Weller during the years when the company was concentrating on fine hand-decorated art pottery. Those hand made pieces are the most valued among ardent pottery enthusiasts....

What Does Sk Mean in Crochet? The crochet abbreviation sk stands for “skip” or “skipping a stitch.” Typically, in crochet, you work your next stitch into the next available space. However, if a crochet pattern asks you to “sk” then you aren’t going to do that. Instead, you will work the instructions up to the point where the skip is commanded. Then you will skip that stitch. You might even skip multiple stitches if the pattern calls for it....

Many different types of ethnic embroidery styles use a tambour hook. These include Central Asian embroidery known as Suzani embroidery, to other parts of Asia and Europe. Using a Tambour Hook Tambour embroidery is worked on embroidery fabric stretched tightly in a frame. This is then attached to a lap or floor stand to allow the embroiderer to use both hands. The fabric should have a large enough weave for the hooked needle to pass through without catching as it comes back to the front....

History Given that the word sgraffito is derived from the Italian word graffiare meaning ‘to scratch,’ the technique did indeed begin in Italy and dates back to around the 15th or 16th century. Sgraffito played an important part in Rome during the Renaissance period and was frequently used by the famous artist Caravaggio and his partner Maturino da Firenze. Both of the artists were contemporaries of Raphael, one of the painting masters alongside Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, and part of his workshop....

Styles There are two types of dado blades: Stacked dado blade setWobble dado blade The stacked dado set is typically considered the better option for a number of reasons. First of all, a stacked dado set consists of two saw blades and a number of “chippers” that fit between the two blades on the saw’s arbor. The width of the dado is determined by the number of chippers installed between the inner and outer saw blade....

Facebook Scrabble Two official versions of Scrabble are available on Facebook, one for residents of the U.S. and Canada and the other for residents of other countries. A third Scrabble-like game, Lexulous, is also available. (Lexulous was known as Scrabulous until lawsuits were filed against the creators by both Hasbro and Mattel.) Free registration is required to join Facebook. To play without ads, you must pay a fee. An ad loads after every turn if you don’t pay for the ad-free version....

Sometimes WordPress developers face an odd problem of the post excerpt text coming closed inside a P (paragraph) tag. WordPress provides the_excerpt(); function to display excerpt of a post or a page. But when developers use this function, they notice that the output text is automatically being wrapped inside a tag. In most cases this does not create any problem but in some instances where you’re trying to do a specific thing with the excerpt text —this unwanted extra paragraph tag turns out to be a nuisance....

Most bit types are available in both shank sizes, and most router kits come with collets to fit both sizes of a shank. If you can use either size, you probably wonder which is better. The short answer is: All things being equal, 1/2-inch is better. There are some cases where 1/4-inch is the only option and many cases where shank size simply doesn’t matter. Router Bit Shank The shank is the solid, perfectly cylindrical part of a router bit....

Dinosaur Pipe Cleaner Toys from Make and Takes Dinosaur Footprint from Crafty Morning Popsicle Stick Dinosaur from Glued to My Crafts Egg Carton Dinosaurs from Our Kid Things Tissue Paper Dinosaur Craft from Mom Unleashed DIY Cardboard Box Dinosaur from Adventure in a Box Egg Carton and Cupcake Liner Dinosaur Craft from Still Playing School Homemade Dinosaur Eggs from Enchanted Learning Software Dinosaur Egg Bath Bombs from My Joy-Filled Life 

The woodworking plans are available in a variety of sizes so you can choose one best for your space, whether that be in your living room or a smaller room. They come in different heights as well so you can get the best view from your couch or your bed. The plans vary in skill level, some are appropriate for the beginner woodworker and others take a bit more experience....

Have fun making these medals, and get ready to let the games begin! Go for the Gold: Olympic Medal Craft from Parents.com Aluminum Lid Gold Medal from Sturdy For Common Things DIY Sparkly Olympic Medals from​ Homemade Ginger Modeling Clay Olympic Medals from​ I Can Teach My Child Make a Gold Medal from Paging Supermom Edible Oreo Olympic Medals from The Exploring Family Olympic Rings Medal from Honey & Lime DIY Olympic Medals for the Next Generation of Champions from Project Nursery Plastic Lid Olympic Medals from Artful Parent DIY Glittery Olympic Medals from U-Create Crafts Fun & Easy Olympic Medals from CBC Parents Paper Plate Medals from No Time For Flash Cards

No matter your knitting level, you can add lace knitting to your repertoire with these 13 patterns ranging from hats and shawls to sweaters and socks. Este Sweater Pattern, $7, Lete’s Knits Lavanderia Sock Pattern, $6, Tanis Fiber Arts All the Love Sweater Pattern, $7, Joji Knits Op Art Shawl Pattern from Blacker Yarns Tiriltunge Newborn Onesie Pattern, $8, Shja Granita Sweater and Cowl Pattern, $6, Fairmount Fibers Dionne Shawl Pattern, $4, Jeanette Sloan Umaro Blanket Pattern, $8, Brooklyn Tweed Navia Cardigan Pattern, $6, Berroco Lovequist Baby Blanket Pattern, $7, Tanis Knits Blossom Dance Scarf Pattern from Life is Cozy Kaliope Shawl Pattern, $7, Vanessa Smith Designs Blondebeanie Pattern, $6, Knitting for Olive