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Candles Can Create A Magical Atmosphere - Why Not Make Your Own?

Author: Kenneth Scott Subscribe to users feed

Published: 25/04/2008

There is nothing better than the right atmosphere to create the perfect setting for a romantic rendezvous. People use many accessories to capture the essence of romance and relaxation. The younger generation prefers soft toys and balloons and mature people seem to appreciate flowers and...

Top 5 Tips on Finding the Most Effective Card Ideas

Author: Cathy Kennedy Subscribe to users feed

Published: 24/04/2008

Many businesses have come and gone yet there are equally as many businesses that stay behind and flourish. There could be many factors as to why others fail and some succeed. Aspects such as having sufficient capital, effective advertising, and even just liking what you are selling could spell...

Relax With Aromatherapy Candles

Author: Shaun Parker Subscribe to users feed

Published: 24/04/2008

The humble candle has been around for thousands of years. Interestingly the candle has been developed independently in many different countries over the world and have had a number of different uses in different cultures. Because of the variety of different countries that have developed...

How to Use Armatures for Sculpting OOAK Babies

Author: Jorge Gurza Subscribe to users feed

Published: 17/04/2008

Many sculptress do not use armatures. They have the ability to barely touch the clay and others, like myself, can't work without an armature. I always end up smashing a place that I had already finished and it takes me a long time to smooth it. I did some research and found out that there are...

Church Candles Always Shedding Light WhateverThe Time

Author: Shaun Parker Subscribe to users feed

Published: 17/04/2008

The history and use of church candles goes back many thousands of years and can be traced through many religions across time. One of the first recordings of candles in use lies in the Egyptian history books where it is said the Egyptians frequently used church candles made from beeswax, however...

How to Draw - Some Tips for Young Artists

Author: Jonni Good Subscribe to users feed

Published: 17/04/2008

If you want to learn how to draw, you don't just want know how to do "nice" drawings, and you don't want to learn how to copy somebody else's drawings. You want to create great drawings of your very own, don't you? So what does it take? It actually takes less magic than most people think....

A Guide To Online Candle Gifts

Author: Shaun Parker Subscribe to users feed

Published: 16/04/2008

When searching for the perfect online candle gift the customer should be looking for the widest selection of scented and unscented candles. The most important consideration should be the purpose of the candle purchase. Many people simply like burning candles for the atmosphere they create,...

A Guide To Online Candle Gifts

Author: Shaun Parker Subscribe to users feed

Published: 16/04/2008

When searching for the perfect online candle gift the customer should be looking for the widest selection of scented and unscented candles. The most important consideration should be the purpose of the candle purchase. Many people simply like burning candles for the atmosphere they create,...

Oil Painting Tutorial for Reborning and OOAK Babies

Author: Jorge Gurza Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/04/2008

Oil painting is the process of painting with pigments that are bound with a medium of drying oil - especially in early modern Europe, linseed oil. Often an oil such as linseed was boiled with a resin such as pine resin or even frankincense; these were called 'varnishes' and were prized for...

OOAK Polymer Clay Baby's Hands Tutorial

Author: Jorge Gurza Subscribe to users feed

Published: 15/04/2008

I have made this tutorial to share with you the way I make the hands of my polymer clay OOAK babies. You can follow this tutorial for babies from 4" - 22". If a bigger baby has the hands open and straight fingers, make sure you add a foil armature to the fingers as well so that they don't break,...