http://www.artipot.com/dir/recreation-and-sports/hobbies/arts-and-crafts/ Latest Arts and Crafts articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/242950/soap-making-using-the-cold-process.htm A different approach to soap making is using The Cold Process which doesn't require using a heat source to begin saponification. As opposed to the hot process, using the cold process means making the soap from scratch using fats, water, and lye and is considered to be the most basic and purest form of soap. Formulating the soap to hold essential oils for conditioners and... Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:31:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242950/soap-making-using-the-cold-process.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242518/how-to-use-a-gocco-printer-to-create-your-own-totally-unique-wedding-invitations-a-12-step-guide.htm Gocco printers are fantastic little machines for doing screen printing at home. They are really easy to use and take up very little space. Better yet, you need next to no artistic ability to get stunning and impressive results, and you can get a large number of invitations out of a single ink application, making them a fun and very economical alternative for creating your... Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:45:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242518/how-to-use-a-gocco-printer-to-create-your-own-totally-unique-wedding-invitations-a-12-step-guide.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242300/are-you-ready-to-become-a-pro-a-knitting-pro.htm So what are you waiting for? There are so many beautiful patterns you should be able to do if you so choose. Get a few needles, some yarn of different colors and maybe a pattern or two. You are ready to start. Just start off a little slower, you should not worry if your neighbor is much faster than you. Will not be long until you are right alongside. Just takes a little... Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:42:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242300/are-you-ready-to-become-a-pro-a-knitting-pro.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242223/a-beginners-guide-to-starting-a-dollhouse-collection.htm Collecting dollhouses has long graduated as a child's hobby; many adults have now taken to this passion For most, it is an opportunity to express creativity, an outlet for one's inner architect and closet interior designer Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:47:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242223/a-beginners-guide-to-starting-a-dollhouse-collection.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242163/growing-your-collection-how-to-choose-the-right-doll-house-kit.htm It's such a great shame if something that is just beautiful, and obviously took much care and effort, just ends up gathering dust in the basement Good thing for all miniature enthusiasts, their collections have a place to go in case they need a home Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:54:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242163/growing-your-collection-how-to-choose-the-right-doll-house-kit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242074/history-on-fashion-mens-novelty-ties.htm You ever wondered how certain fashion trends originated It is obvious that many things in fashion have a practical reason such as long coats that keep you warm on cold days Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:05:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242074/history-on-fashion-mens-novelty-ties.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242057/candle-lanterns.htm There are many kinds of candle lanterns and they have been around for a long time Post candle lanterns are one kind and they come in various styles such as pilgrim, onion, and navigation Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:40:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242057/candle-lanterns.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242053/making-candles-in-colonial-times-was-essential.htm Candles in Colonial America were a necessity Obviously they didn't have electricity and oil for lamps was costly Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:19:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242053/making-candles-in-colonial-times-was-essential.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242051/witchcraft-wicca-spells-and-magick.htm A Brief overview of Wicca: When witchcraft is practiced as a religion, it is called by the Old English term for witch, Wicca This term is used to counter all the negative stereotypes that society has given witchcraft Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:12:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242051/witchcraft-wicca-spells-and-magick.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241617/types-of-pottery-kilns.htm Purchasing a pottery kiln is no inexpensive undertaking It is the largest investment a potter has to make Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:19:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241617/types-of-pottery-kilns.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241372/how-to-create-your-own-sterling-silver-jewelry.htm It is interesting to note that people from all walks of life are choosing to opt for professions which are close to their heart If we talk of sterling silver jewelry, we would imagine an elegant piece of necklace or a stylish bracelet which is sold through a normal shop and is available for purchase at a fixed price Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:40:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241372/how-to-create-your-own-sterling-silver-jewelry.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239882/finding-your-scrapbooking-style.htm There are many different definitions of a scrapbook, and ideas about what a scrapbook is supposed to be The main thing to remember when thinking about your scrapbook is that there will always be one thing central to a scrapbook- keeping memories Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:20:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239882/finding-your-scrapbooking-style.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239161/the-life-of-fashion-jewelry-fashion-jewelry-for-the-aging.htm Costume jewelry is also referred to as fashion jewelry and is the type of piece you would wear on special occasions or to fun events that happen every now and then Types of fashion jewelry come in many styles, designs, and colors to choose Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:20:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239161/the-life-of-fashion-jewelry-fashion-jewelry-for-the-aging.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239145/how-to-take-care-of-your-sterling-silver-jewelry.htm Sterling silver jewelry is the latest fad to hit the fashion world and is being aped by the rich and poor alike The jewelry is good to look at and comes at an affordable price Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:34:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239145/how-to-take-care-of-your-sterling-silver-jewelry.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239140/the-fantastic-look-of-vintage-jewelry.htm Tell me where to find that fabulous vintage jewelry Vintage jewelry is all the rage and many people want to know where to find the best vintage jewelry on line Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:06:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239140/the-fantastic-look-of-vintage-jewelry.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238989/jewellery-to-suite-your-personality.htm It is rightly said that jewellery adds color to your complexion and brightens up your dressing outfits and that also reflects your personality status some time Jewellery reflects that that you are and even tells about your style, and complements your make-up also Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:13:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238989/jewellery-to-suite-your-personality.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238876/lighting-techniques-basic-strategies-for-beginners-in-creating-the-perfect-image.htm Lighting is very critical in capturing the best photographs There may either be too little light, too much light or a combination of the two Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:02:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238876/lighting-techniques-basic-strategies-for-beginners-in-creating-the-perfect-image.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238870/organizing-your-photographs-simple-tips-on-sorting-out-old-pictures.htm For as long as you had your first camera, there is no doubt that you have stored mountainous boxes of photographs in your closet This pile may have been from your baby pictures to your wedding photography in Phoenix Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:55:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238870/organizing-your-photographs-simple-tips-on-sorting-out-old-pictures.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238686/photography-how-to-turn-your-hobby-into-a-business.htm Photography is a fantastic expression of creativity and discovery It is a wonderful way of freezing a moment in time Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:26:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238686/photography-how-to-turn-your-hobby-into-a-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238652/voiceover-improving-your-odds.htm Out of all the tough ways of making money these days - let's face it, commercial voiceover work is not one of them You rock up at the studio, have a cappuccino, do the gig and bam, half an hour later, you're cooked Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:01:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238652/voiceover-improving-your-odds.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238561/types-of-leather.htm Throughout history, a material that has proven its durability and functionality time and again is leather Once used, along with wood, to form the base of ancient technologies, it can still be found today in machines, in people's homes, and in their clothing Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:41:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238561/types-of-leather.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238559/piet-hein-furniture-design.htm Piet Hein was a Danish Universalist who is well known for his designs and his Grooks Grooks are small poems that you're lucky to find still in print today, and there are only about 2,000 pages of these interesting snippets of prose in the world Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:26:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238559/piet-hein-furniture-design.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238424/modern-canvas-art.htm Modern art is defined from the 1860's to the 1970's in terms of galleries and art history. In recent years the appeal of modern art in a widespread context has occurred. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:52:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238424/modern-canvas-art.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238207/choosing-the-best-tattoo-design-you-will-not-regret.htm Interested in getting a tattoo but not sure what you want to permanently ink into your skin Your not the only one with that train of thought, it is a big decision to make Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:06:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238207/choosing-the-best-tattoo-design-you-will-not-regret.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/237840/the-craft-of-creative-busy-bands.htm Learning is fun, we know that we can teach our children stuff at the same time they will learn something from it. Let them make their do some craft to make them use their hands and brain. Here are some recipes to engage the muscles on the child tiny fingers and brain. Here are some of the craft we learn from this program. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:33:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/237840/the-craft-of-creative-busy-bands.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/237554/scrapbook-with-your-online-photo-album.htm If you are scrapbooking enthusiast, there's no reason why your online photo album has to prevent you from creating beautiful tangible scrapbooks In fact, it might be a good idea to use some of the resources you find that your online photo site to create paper of scrapbooks Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:05:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/237554/scrapbook-with-your-online-photo-album.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/237542/canvas-printing-as-an-alternative-to-buying-artwork.htm An article on how simple it is to create your own piece of artwork from a family photograph. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:43:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/237542/canvas-printing-as-an-alternative-to-buying-artwork.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/237429/terrific-tattoos.htm The history of tattoos goes way back thousands of years And there was a time when tattoos were associated with criminals and people on the dark side of society Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:20:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/237429/terrific-tattoos.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/237103/winter-2008-and-spring-2009-jewelry-trends.htm Whether you make your own jewelry as a hobby or business then you need to pay attention to what your customers will be looking for over the next six months. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:40:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/237103/winter-2008-and-spring-2009-jewelry-trends.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/236817/why-wrapping-paper-are-still-popular.htm Article provides tips about how to present the gifts. 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