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Your Craft Letters Table of Contents

Candles & Candle Holders

Kudzu Candles and Crafts
Uses for Kudzu - The Plant That Ate the South.

Oil Lamp Supplies
The best source of oil lamp supplies on the net.

Tole Painted Candle Holders
Ways to decorate tin can candle holders.

Ceramics

Paulette Gasser
Information on the works of Paulette Gasser, ceramist.

Clay & Glazes

Non-Toxic Glazes
Safe to use polymer glazes.

Flattening Clay Tiles
Tips on how to keep clay tiles flat as they dry.

Polymer Clay Castle
Using plastic sheeting to create castle walls and floors.

Polymer Clay Storage
How to store polymer clay.

Pottery Coffee Mug
How to get started making pottery. Also food safe glazes.

Sculpey Safety
Could Liquid Sculpey set a toaster oven on fire?

Does Yeast Harden Clay?
Does yeast do anything to clay?

Collage

Memory Boxes
Do-it-yourself memory boxes.

Copyrights

A Copyright Question
Greeting Card software publishers prohibit the commercial use of their artwork.

Another Copyright Question
More issues with copyright law.

Art Stamp Copyrights
Are art stamps copyrighted?

Avoiding Software Copyright Problems
Avoiding copyright problems when using software problems.

Greeting Card Software Copyrights
Using greeting card software to produce commercial products.

Repurposed Art
The legality of using others art work in products you intend to sell.

Craft Apprentice

How Can I Become a Craft Apprentice
Ways to find craft apprenticeships.

Craft Supplies

Red Heart Yarn
How to buy Red Heart yarn mill ends.

Crochet

Crochet for Lefties
Teaching lefties how to crochet.

Decoupage

Altered Paint Cans
How to make altered paint cans using decoupage techniques.

Attaching Photos to Metal
How to remove photos from their paper backing and attach them to metal.

Beginning Decoupage
How to decoupage a desk top.

Best Decoupage Products
Replacements for tried and true Mod Podge.

Bubbles in Decoupage Finishes
How to eliminate bubbles when using Mod Podge.

More on Beginning Decoupage
How to decoupage a unique wedding memento.

Decoupage Angled Glass Plates
How to get a perfect fit everytime.

Decoupage a Bookcase
Some tips on how to decoupage a bookcase using kindergartners' artwork.

Decoupage Bubbles
How to get a smooth finish.

Burning Decoupage Candles
Is it safe to burn decoupage candles?

Decoupage on Canvas
Some tips for decoupaging on a canvas backing.

Decoupage Ceramic Tea Kettle
Ways to decorate a ceramic tea kettle, including decoupage.

Decoupage Clay Pots
How to protect decoupage on outdoor clay pots.

Decoupage on China
How to decoupage an old china lamp.

Decoupage Coasters
How to decoupage photos on drink coasters.

Decoupage Comics on Wood
Preventing ink bleed when decoupaging comics.

Decoupage Condensation
Dealing with condensation between layers of a decoupage project.

Decoupage Crackle Finishes
Tips on finishing off a crackle finish project.

Decoupage Defects
Fixing defects in finished decoupage projects.

Decoupage Finishes for Commercial Use
Heavy duty decoupage finishes.

Decoupage on Glass
Creating museum quality plates using decoupage.

Free Art for Decoupage Projects
Where to find free artwork for decoupage.

Gorillas for Decoupage
Where to find art for your decoupage.

How to Prevent Ink Bleeding In Decoupage Projects
Tips on how to prevent ink bleeding in decoupage projects.

Decoupage Ideas
Where to look for inspiration for decoupage projects.

Decoupage over Oil Stain
Products to use to decoupage over oil stained wood.

Decoupage on MDF
Do you have to seal MDF before applying decoupage?

Decoupage Motorcycles
How to decoupage a motorcycle.

Decoupage on Old Furniture
Tips on how to prepare old furniture for decoupage.

Decoupage Pastels
How to prepare pastel drawings for decoupage.

Decoupage Photos
How to add photos to a decoupage project.

Decoupage Picture Frames
Help making decoupage picture frames more durable.

Decoupage Plastic Cups
Are decoupaged plastic cups safe to use?

Decoupage for Profit
Tips on how to create and sell decoupage crafts.

Decoupage Problems
A probable cause of air bubbles in a decoupage project.

Another Decoupage Problem
Tips for dealing with bleeding, air bubbles and lumping in decoupage projects.

Decoupage a Silhouette on Tile
How to choose the right paper to decoupage a silhouette onto tile.

Decoupage Teak Vases
Tips on decoupaging teak vases.

Decoupage Under Glass
Tips on painting glass before applying decoupage.

Decoupage Wall Tiles
How to decoupage wall tiles.

Decoupage a Unique Wedding Memento
How to decoupage a wedding announcement and photo plaque.

Decoupaging Wooden Chairs
How to adhere pictures to your decoupage project.

Durable Decoupage Finishes
Durable finishes for ceramic cups.

Peeling Decoupage Finishes
Dealing with peeling and yellowing finishes.

Texturized Decoupage
What is the method used to add texture to decoupage pieces?

The Rainbow Bridge
A decoupaged tribute to our departed pets.

Embroidery

Craft Ideas: Embroidery Keepsakes
An embroidery kit that can be dedicated to each child or grandchild.

Craft Film

Film Fun
Looking for liquid plastic films.

Is Fun Film Still Available in the States?
Has Fun Film been banned?

Glue

Glue - A Sticky Question
What glue to use to adhere metal soda cans to wood for a collage.

Slow Drying Glues
Tips on picking slow drying glues.

Gourds

Birdhouse Gourds
How to prepare birdhouse gourds.

Curing Gourds
The best ways to cure gourds.

Gourd Decorating and Finishing
Ways to prepare a gourd for display.

Glass

How to Drill Glass
Drilling holes in glass is tricky and best left to pros.

Vitreous Glass
The meaning and use of vitreous glass.

Greeting Cards, Printing & Computer Crafts

Changing Graphics Formats
One way to switch to a graphics format unsupported by your program.

Craft Ideas: How to Make an Artist Calendar
How to create a calendar using your personal art.

Create Your Own Decals for Golf Balls & for Craft Projects
Use your computer to print custom decals to add to your craftwork.

Finding and Making Specialized Decals
Finding designs and printing decals for model airplanes.

How to Make a Digital Tag
How to create a three dimensional looking tag for your layouts.

Dye Sublimation Inks
Why dye sublimation inks are so expensive and where you can buy them cheaper, at least for now.

Dye Sublimation Printing for Snow Globes
Ideas on using dye sublimation printing for snow globe interiors.

Using Dye Sublimation for Commercial Clothing Manufacture
How clothing manufacturers can decorate their products using dye sublimation.

French Decals
Where to find French motif decals.

Graphics Formats
Graphics formats for animated greeting cards.

Greeting Cards Design Software
How to get started making your own greeting cards.

Can You Use Photoshop to Create Greeting Cards
Is Photoshop the best greeting card software program?

Hand Drawn Cards
Transferring your drawings onto greeting cards.

Help for Greeting Card Novices
Advice for beginning greeting card makers.

Labels for Graphite Fishing Rods
Is there a way to apply labels to graphite rods?

Paper for Hand Embossing Projects
The best papers for hand embossing wedding placecards.

Printers for Invitations
Best printers for computer graphics.

Printing High Quality Greeting Cards
How to get the most out of PrintShop.

Printing Tips for Print Shop
Tips for printing greeting cards using Print Shop.

Using Print Shop to Enhance Original Artwork
How to use Print Shop to manipulate your artwork.

Printing Greeting Cards
More tips on how to get the most out of your greeting card program.

Professional Graphics Programs
Graphics programs for professional users.

Wedding Invitations
Composing elegant wedding invitations in MS Word.

Windows Vista Problems
Is Windows Vista compatible with graphics programs?

Homecoming Mums

Homecoming Mums & Military Ribbons
Patterns for homecoming mums and military ribbons.

Charms for Homecoming Mums
Where to find charms for homecoming mums online.

Lights for Homecoming Mums
Where to find lights for homecoming mums.

Light Up Your Homecoming Mums!
How to string lights in your mum.

Homecoming Mum Ribbon Weaves
Some tips on weaving homecoming mum ribbons.

Homecoming Mums Supplies
Some places to find homecoming mum supplies.

Homecoming Mum Suppliers
The best sources of homecoming mum supplies.

More Homecoming Mum Suppliers
More vendors of homecoming mum supplies.

Weaving Homecoming Mum Ribbons
Ways to weave homecoming mum ribbons.

Sadie Hawkins Mums?
Does anyone know about Sadie Hawkins Mums?

Jewelry

Caring for an Antique Ring
Leave the care of an antique ring to professionals.

Do It Yourself Beading Parties
Easy to do parties for children and adults.

Hosting a Beading Party
Tips on holding a successful beading party.

Vintage Pearl Button Charm Bracelet
Using bails to attach pearls to a charm bracelet.

Cameo Jewelry
How to make cameos.

Cameo Molds
A puzzling question about cameos.

Setting Cameos
The best ways of securing cameos to your jewelry settings.

Kids & Teens

Craft Ideas: Kids Crafts and Handprints
Some ideas for children’s keepsake crafts.

Teen Crafts
Craft ideas for teens.

Landscaping

Landscaping Around an Old Safe
Landscaping tips from The Artful Crafter?

Leather

Designing Shoes
How to get a prototype for self-designed shoes made.

Is Cowhide the Only Leather That Can Be Tooled?
Alternatives to cowhide for tooling.

Shoe Design
Submitting shoe designs to manufacturers.

Shoe Making
How to get started shoe making.

Shoe Making Courses
Where to learn the craft of shoe making.

Mason Jar Lamps

Mason Jar Lamps
How to make your own mason jar lamp.

Mason Jar Lampshades
Where to find mason jar lampshades.

Mason Jar Lamps Questions
Answers to some questions about making mason jar lamps.

Wiring Mason Jar Lamps
How to wire mason jar - or any other type - lamp.

Metal Crafts

Metal Crafts
Learn metal craft skills to make custom tin mail boxes.

Misc. Craft Questions

3-D Letters
Ways to make your own 3-D letters.

Covering Boxes
Finding paper big enough to cover boxes.

Craft Idea Book
Use a craft idea book to organize your craft projects.

Craft Ideas for Miniature Wooden Shutters
Some tips on how to incorporate miniature shutters into craft projects.

Custom Made Rubber Stamps
How to get your own designs on a rubber stamp.

Custom Tile Designs
How to transfer your artwork to tiles.

Decorating an Outdoorsy Room
Ideas for giving a room an outdoors theme.

Decorating with Letters
How to align letters properly when using them for home decorations.

Faux Oil Painting Using Mod Podge
How to achieve a textured look using Mod Podge.

Finding Balance
Ways to find balance between your life and your crafting.

Finishing a Toy Box
Safely painting a child's toy box.

Free Gift Websites
Is it worth it to use free gift websites?

Gemstone Floor
Caring for a gemstone floor.

Applying Kleer Kote
Getting a smooth finish when using Kleer Kote.

Lotion Bar Recipe
Recipe for a rich lotion bar.

Makeit | Bakit
Uses for old Makit and Bakit crystals.

New Life for Old Molds
A Liquid Plastic Product to use with old Popeil and other types of molds.

Oil Paint over Mod Podge Collage
Are oil paint and Mod Podge compatible.

Painted Poster
How to make a poster look like an oil painting.

Popsicle Stick Bridges
How can you reinforce a popsicle stick bridge?

Retiree Crafts
Making crafts that appeal to seniors. Hand Decorated Switch Plates
Some ideas and tips on making hand decorated switch plates.

Shape Cutters for Thick Projects
The best option for cutting shapes through multiple layers at once.

Uses for Upholstery Samples
Some ways to use old upholstery sample books.

Craft Ideas for Wood Slats
Uses for left over wood slats.

Working with a Boa
Some ideas for attaching a boa to gloves.

Organize Your Crafts

Craft Room Design
How to put together an great space for crafting.

Paper Crafts

Paper Pricking
Paper pricking tips.

Party Planning

Bridal Shower Ideas
Tips on how to create a unique bridal shower.

Handmade Glass Wedding Favors
How to decorate your own glass wedding favors.

Quilting

A Quilt Pattern Question
An easy to use software program that helps you recreate classic quilt patterns.

Ribbon Crafts

Ribbon Crafts
Things to make with ribbon.

How to Weave Ribbon Fish
Where to find instructions for weaving ribbon fish.

Scrapbooking

Tips on Starting a Scrapbooking Business
Some ideas on how to turn a scrapbooking hobby into a business.

Sewing

Blind Hemming Silk
Tips to get the best results.

Lace Coaster Stabilizers
Ways to stabilize lace coasters.

Large Tablecloths
Adjusting the length of large tablecloths.

How to Dart a Shirt
Sewing tips.

What Do Needle Gauge Numbers Mean?
Interpreting needle gauge.

No Pattern Sewing
How to sew a pair of pants without a pattern.

Sew Perfect Mitered Strips
How to sew perfect mitered strips.

Sewing Machine Adjustments
How to adjust your sewing machine for optimum results.

Sewing Tips: What to Do with Old Thread
The right thread to buy and how to preserve it.

A Thread Problem
How to use knotted thread or yarn.

Sewing Velvet
How to get a perfect finish when sewing velvet.

Best Prices for Lion Brand Trellis Yarn Online
A comparison of the best online prices for Trellis yarn.

Wine Bag Assembly
Tips for easily sewing a wine bag.

Stencils

Wedding Stencils
Where to find stencils suitable for handmade wedding invitations.

ShapeBoss Stencils
How to use stencils with Fiskar's ShapeBoss.

Sundials

Adjusting Sundials
How to make your sundial as accurate as possible.

Wall Covering

Custom Butterfly Wallpaper Border
Using decoupage methods to wallpaper a room.

Custom Wallpaper
Tips on how to make custom wallpaper borders.

Hanging Cloth Strips on Walls
Tips on lining up and applying cloth strips as wall decorations.

Make Your Own Fabric Wallpaper
How to stiffen fabric to use as a wall covering.

Making Wallpaper from Old Books
Recycle damaged books into wallpaper borders.

Patching Holes in Wallpaper
How to reproduce wallpaper to repair a hole.

Selling Custom Wallpaper
Tips on how to make and sell custom wallpapers.

Holiday Crafts

Christmas

Christmas Bookmark Pattern
An easy CreataCard project for a kindergarten class looking to make Christmas gifts for their parents.

Christmas Cotton Angel Instructions
How to make a cotton boll Christmas angel.

Christmas Ornament Making Tips
Tips on making colorful Christmas ornaments.

Christmas Ornament Recipes
Easy home cured clay recipes to use to make Christmas ornaments.

Non-Traditional Christmas Decorations
Using old radiators as Christmas decorations.

Pinecone Wreaths
Where to find instructions for pinecone wreaths.

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