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Added by Vinchen on February 8, 2010 at 11:35am — No Comments

I saw shining eyes when the first time my friend looked at an orange T-shirt with words 'URBAN VELO' written on it. I painted those words with a drawing replicated from a picture taken from the internet. My friend asked me to do that. Seeing his gladness made me happy.

We are happy if someone is satisfied with our work. This feeling is invaluable. This experience makes us more enthusiastic to try more difficult and complicated designs.

Although replicating artwork is not my ma… Continue

Added by Sri Maryanti on February 8, 2010 at 12:38am — 2 Comments

Week Thirty Three of My Weekly Creative Challenge

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Added by Allison B. on February 7, 2010 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

Coooool doll site!!!!!

I just found a doll site where artisans make handmade dolls. Wow, it makes me want to start making dolls. But do I really need another craft to do......hmmmmmmm. LOL Oh I love so many of the dolls on this site!!!! Check it out if you need any inspiration in doll making. Whoo hooo. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Clothclaydolls.ning.com Continue

Added by Corbin on February 5, 2010 at 11:34pm — 1 Comment

Your comments and questions

Thank you all VERY VERY much for your lovely comments. Because many people have asked me the same questions I decided to post this mini blog with the answers rather than to write the same things over and over. But 1st of all I have to say that everything I have know I have learned from the internet therefore I hink that the best way to teach you is to give you the links that helped me. So, the most often repeated question - what material I use for my works. It is cold porcelain. All the flowers… Continue

Added by Natalia Kravchenko on February 2, 2010 at 2:33pm — 1 Comment

Computer Generated Art

I was wondering what the group thought of computer generated art, & whether they thought it was an acceptable art form, or considered it cheating. For years one of my hobbies has been 3d computer animating & modelling. I love producing alien lanscapes & wonder what you made of these computer images I geenrated.

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Added by Mike Spencer on February 2, 2010 at 5:57am — 3 Comments

International Giclee Print Service

NEW EXCITING SERVICE JUST ADDED FOR ARTISTS I own Spencer Print, a UK based Print Agency, & one of the many services I provide is a first class International Giclee Print service, with clients as far away as Canada & Jamaica. I am also providing a unique complimentary service, ca… Continue

Added by Mike Spencer on February 2, 2010 at 5:34am — No Comments

Putty work

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Added by Nitha Mathish on February 1, 2010 at 12:18pm — 1 Comment

The Successful Art to Pleasing Everyone

If there is a successful art to pleasing everyone, then it needs boxing up and selling! If you are aiming to please everyone, then I'm sorry to have to tell you the obvious. You just can't please everyone all of the time and if it were possible to please ever… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on February 1, 2010 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

Week Thirty two of My Weekly Creative Challenge

Week Thirty Two is a week of "Completed Thoughts! I have enjoyed this week a lot. I predominately design necklaces and pendants. That has been my main focus in my metal work. I started working on bracelets after working at my current job as a sales associate at a bead shop. They have many classes th… Continue

Added by Allison B. on January 31, 2010 at 11:40pm — 1 Comment

Make Your Own Fiber Kiln for Pottery by Simon Leach Ceramics

Make Your Own Kiln for Pottery by Simon Leach Ceramics Several Art Hobby Craft Members have expressed an interest in having their own gas or electric kiln for ceramic pottery and paperclay making. Buying a commercial kiln can be restrictive on cost, therefore, this alternat… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on January 29, 2010 at 4:19pm — No Comments

6 Steps to Creating Seaweed and Driftwood Craft Arrangements : Part Two by Shaquayla

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Continued from Part One of 6 Steps to creating seaweed and driftwood arrangements. Tutorial Added by Art Hobby Craft Member: Shaquayla Mackie… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on January 29, 2010 at 12:29am — 1 Comment

6 Steps to Creating Seaweed and Driftwood Craft Arrangements : Tutorial by Shaquayla

6 Steps to Creating Seaweed and Driftwood Craft Arrangements: Part ONE

Tutorial Added by Art Hobby Craft Member: Shaquayla Mackie Shaquayla shows you how to transform found items like seaweed, driftwood and other natural materials into beautiful craft items. In this tutorial she covers 6 Steps to Creating Seaweed and Driftwood Craft Arrangements.

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Added by Diane Stafford on January 29, 2010 at 12:00am — 1 Comment

Traditional Arts and Crafts : Turning Cabbage Stems into Walking Sticks

photo: Jersey Cabbage Walking Sticks Traditional Arts and Crafts : Turning Cabbage Stems into Walking Sticks (bbc video) is… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on January 25, 2010 at 9:56am — No Comments

Week Thirty One of My Weekly Creative Challenge

New Year, New Decade, New Possibilities!! Welcome Week Thirty One and Welcome Back!!! Well I'm BACK and I sooooooo excited about the opportunity to create new works of wearable art for all to enjoy! This new year is full of new possibilities and new things to learn and I can't wait so start creating… Continue

Added by Allison B. on January 24, 2010 at 11:19pm — 1 Comment

THE ELEPHANT QUILT MAKES IT INTO THE EXHIBITION AT HITCHIN MUSEUM

I am so thrilled and delighted to say that my Elephant Quilt has been accepted and is now being shown at Hitchin Museum, Hertfordshire, until the exhibition ends in March 2010! Hitchin Museum will be running demo workshops and 'chats' with artists most weekends, so please, if anyone is in/around Bedford, do pop in and view some fabulous and diverse work from a selection of very talented artists! Continue

Added by Katy Dynes on January 22, 2010 at 2:30pm — 2 Comments

Paperclay Ceramic Birds Nest Experiment

This paperclay ceramic birds nest experiment piece was made using an old birds nest that was kindly abandoned in my garden shed.

By experimenting with different paperclay mixes using white stoneware and terracotta in plastic and liquid forms, I

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Added by Diane Stafford on January 22, 2010 at 6:15am — 2 Comments

Cold Porcelain Carnations-help !

Saw CP carnations and it was love at first sight. How to make them ? I can make CP roses as I make wax roses anyway. Idea. Why not make wax carnations too !! So I am busy surfing the web for the procedure . My CP roses are OK but the leaves need work and also new color. Friends have given a fabulous response to my query about making shiny roses. Yes the natural look is good too. But a topcoat of varnish would act as water-proofing if I make other things later. Continue

Added by Anita Kumar on January 20, 2010 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Cold Porcelain Story Continued

Hello friends , I am back with my nearly dried roses but now they are not shiny as before. Does CP lose its sheen after drying or have I failed to get the right proportion ? The work has to painted with varnish I believe . Suggestions please ! Continue

Added by Anita Kumar on January 20, 2010 at 5:09am — 11 Comments

Anitas Cold Porcelain story

Today I did what my dear friend Veena had suggested , tried out Rubinas recipe . Must say it was a success ! My red roses are drying upside down , as advised by some and have come out well ! Will post pix when the roses are ready !! Thanks Daine and Veena for the guidance . Continue

Added by Anita Kumar on January 18, 2010 at 12:10pm — 9 Comments