Archive for the 'Crafts' Category

Cheap Charms: The Look, Materials and Prices

January 21, 2009

Over the last years, charms have become dominant elements of the jewel market in a variety of combination, designs and collections, serving as a launching factor for many brand names. Although much less discussed, cheap charms are the items regularly brought by average jewel customers. Cheap charms are definitely an important part of one collection or another since they have to be available for the common person to afford and buy. Read more…

Pumpkin Face Patterns: Tips and Techniques

January 4, 2009

Pumpkins that are chosen for carving purposes need to be firm to the touch and have no soft areas that are seen or felt. Always check under the bottom of any pumpkin to make sure that the area does not have discoloration present. Having a stem can add character and charm to the pumpkin face patterns you make, but it this is not a “must have” feature. If your selection has a long stem do not carry your pumpkin by holding the stem in your fist, it is very easy to break the stem or drop the pumpkin by doing this. Read more…