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Behind The Scenes: Master Metalworker At Work

Yotsukawa Seisakusho is an amazing maker of fine bronzeware from Takaoka, a birthplace of the Takaoka bronzeware--the town that has over four centuries of Monozukuri (casting) heritage. Today in Takaoka, the elite artisans work independently for different brands, including Kisendo, a company that designs and produces flower vases, incense burners, ornaments and tea kettles to…

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Japanese Carpentry: Constructing Buildings Without Nails Or Screws

By Max Lu Many of Japan's ancient Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines were built without nails or screws by highly skilled carpenters known as miyadaiku. (Image: via Dreamstime.com © Beibaoke1) Is it possible to set up residential buildings and other structures without using metal fasteners like nails and screws? For the majority of people, the idea would seem improbable and…

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Behind the Craft Scenes: Casting An Angel in Manhattan

Sergio Baez is a jeweler in New York City and a president of Taba , which helps jewelry entrepreneurs launch their businesses. When a customer asked him to sponsor a human rights award for a spiritual practice persecuted in China, he found it an interesting technical challenge—and one of the most worthwhile contributions he's made…

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DIY phone case

The Prettiest Phone Case: FREE Scrap-Busting DIY You can DIY a pretty phone case in as little as 1-1.5 hours. It would probably take you about the same time to find one online. An extra bonus - this is a great scrap-busting project that will work for any phone model. There are two ways to…

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Summer Rose Afghan — FREE Crochet Pattern and Video Tutorial

I this two part crochet tutorial you will learn how to crochet the simple panels using Tunisian simple stitch, and how to cross-stitch the design onto the panel so it does not show on the back of your work. In other words the wrong side of your summer rose afghan will look beautiful as well. If…

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Scrap Busting DIY: Reusable Makeup Remover Pads and Washing Bag

This scrap busting DIY is perfect for beginner and/or someone who doesn't have a whole lot of time to spend on sewing. You can make a set of Reusable Makeup Remover Pads plus a washing bag with a zipper for them under an hour if you use a sewing machine. It will take a bit…

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FREE Vintage Sewing Pattern: Summer Skirt

This easy-to-make skirt pattern comes from Quick & Easy Summer Wardrobe Patterns 1948, Woman & Beauty, Self Draft, published in July 1948. I made three alterations to the pattern: used elastic band instead of making fabric belt, so I don't have to use zipper shortened the length of the skirt from 36…

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Rose: FREE Antique Bead Work Pattern

Vintage and antique rose motifs are so in vogue right now. Rose patterns are seen everywhere: on bags, jeans, button down shirts. Below is a FREE rose motif pattern for bead work and could also be worked as fillet crochet or cross stitch pattern. The below excerpt is from Needlework Economies, A book of Making and…

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Scrap Basting DIY: The Best Fitting Headband

All of us crafters inevitably accumulate fabric scrap stash. This simple DIY project is here to put your stash to use, create beautiful accessory that you can give a lot of wear. This hairband will have a perfect fit every time. It takes less than an hour to make one and sewing machine is optional. The…

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Beautiful DIY: Simple Shirt into Elegant Top

This is the simplest wearable DIY you can make in couple of hours that looks like a designer item of clothing. You can use any piece of sheer fabric with embroidery of you liking, or some sheer materials with no embroidery at all. To upcycle your button down shirt, you'll need a piece of fabric, scissors,…

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Craft

Behind The Scenes: Master Metalworker At Work

Japanese Carpentry: Constructing Buildings Without Nails Or Screws

Behind the Craft Scenes: Casting An Angel in Manhattan

DIY phone case

Summer Rose Afghan — FREE Crochet Pattern and Video Tutorial

Scrap Busting DIY: Reusable Makeup Remover Pads and Washing Bag

FREE Vintage Sewing Pattern: Summer Skirt

Rose: FREE Antique Bead Work Pattern

Scrap Basting DIY: The Best Fitting Headband

Beautiful DIY: Simple Shirt into Elegant Top

Allure Beauty Box August 2017 Honest Review

Footwear Refashion

Tarrytown: An Easy Commute From NYC Weekend Getaway

Allure Beauty Box August 2017 Honest Review

Footwear Refashion

Tarrytown: An Easy Commute From NYC Weekend Getaway

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