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Give Your Furniture a Personal Touch

Author: Jimmy Cox Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/04/2008

It is interesting to plan an odd piece of furniture for some special location or to serve some particular purpose, and, in the case of built-in units, it is nearly always necessary to plan or lay out the parts or units for the best effect. The aim should be to secure results that combine good...

Flower Arrangements: The Right Materials Make All The Difference

Author: Jimmy Cox Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/04/2008

There are only a few essential tools for your new hobby of flower arranging. Tools Sharp knife - Preferably a pocket knife for safety purposes. It should be kept sharpened at all times. Flower shears - Choose a pair which you can use with the least effort. Not too heavy, not too light. ...

Achieve the Perfect Fit Every Time

Author: Jimmy Cox Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/04/2008

Aside from the originality of the design and its artistic merit, successful costume designing depends on perfect fit. Perfect Fit Depends On Accurate Measures. In transferring the size and shape of the three dimensions of the human figure to the flat planes of the pattern and thence to the...

All About Radio Controlled Model Aircraft

Author: Jimmy Cox Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/04/2008

One of the most fascinating aspects of model airplane construction and operation is radio control. The ability to maneuver your craft at will and literally put yourself in the "driver's seat" has caused the radio controlled phase or models to become one of the fastest growing hobby-sports in...

A Precious Model Ship Revealed

Author: Jimmy Cox Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/04/2008

The principal object of this article is to reveal and provide leads and contacts to sources of information for those modelers who are interested in research work. The model below was dug up out of the dust of time. No plans or pictures of it existed and no one knew what it looked like. This...

Tips for the Advanced Skiier

Author: Jimmy Cox Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/04/2008

Here are a couple of the more interesting turns and techniques available to the advanced skier. Tempo turn The very name suggests the purpose of this turn. At great speed - or, if you like, at accelerated tempo - you can turn to left and to right as you ski downhill. This is the turn which...

Homemade Jewelry: Your Personal Touch

Author: Jimmy Cox Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/04/2008

Interesting jewelery can be made from ceramics, and the instructions below will get you started on a lapel pin. A special clay, a fine-textured white clay with a high flint content which intensifies the glaze colors is best for the purpose of jewelery making. Either gray or terra cotta pottery...

FAQs About Portrait Painting Answered

Author: Jimmy Cox Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/04/2008

Here are some frequently asked questions about painting, in particular painting of portraits. Q: Can I preserve the unmixed colors on my palette so they can be used later? A: Yes. Lift them from the palette with your palette knife and line them around the edge of a saucer or shallow pan;...

Take Your Photography Expertise To The Internet And Rake In The Big Bucks

Author: Sen Ze Subscribe to users feed

Published: 08/04/2008

Photography is a hobby that is loved by many, but very few people actually turn to it as a full-time career, as it is often considered to be a hard field in which to become successful. But much like any other path you take in life, if you're willing to work hard to make it work and you're willing...

Mixing It Up: Food And Drinks That Go Well With Cigars

Author: Ann Knapp Subscribe to users feed

Published: 08/04/2008

Premium cigars are many peoples' idea of the ultimate inexpensive luxury item. So with more and more Americans putting more thought into their meals - as the proliferation of magazines such as Food and Wine, Cook's Illustrated and Food, as well as the new popularity of cooking shows and books...