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Model Airplane Finds Missing Man - Bruce Bird
There are a multitude of reasons in this day and age why people, both men and women, go missing. And just as many reasons why they should be found, and quickly. Recently, there was a startling example of how model airplanes, coupled with modern digital cameras, are benefiting society by making it... Submitted 5 years 252 days ago.

RC Jet Information for Beginner Pilots - mcottier
RC jets are by far the most exciting and exhilarating of any remote control airplane that a person can fly. Radio controlled jets come in many different sizes, engine types and shapes. The most amazing thing about these toy jets are that they can reach speeds of up to 100 miles per hour! Of... Submitted 5 years 254 days ago.

Acrylic Painting Lesson - Mistakes To Avoid In Your Acrylic Paintings - Ralph Serpe
When you are just starting out with acrylic painting, you will most certainly make your share of mistakes. This is the natural process of painting and we all learn and grow from our mistakes. This article introduces some of the more common mistakes beginner acrylic painters make. Mistake #1 to... Submitted 5 years 269 days ago.

Introduction to Pencil Drawing Supplies and Techniques - Ralph Serpe
Drawing is a wonderful art form in itself, but it is also an excellent exercise for other forms of art, like painting for instance. Learning how to draw will truly open your mind to your surroundings enabling you to really see what is before you. Choosing your drawing supplies There are a... Submitted 5 years 295 days ago.

Instructions for Making Crock Pot Handmade Soap - Judy Cox
Making soap in a crock pot is an easy way to use the "hot process" method. These instructions outline my steps for making crock pot soap and assume you are familiar with the soapmaking process. Start with a good recipe. I prefer recipes that have a higher amount of liquid oil to solids. One... Submitted 5 years 296 days ago.

Easy Water Color Painting With Nine Tools - Nancy Wigal
Nancy E. Wigal Water color painting is challenging and tends to frustrate many beginners. This article will highlight some of the essential tools to help you overcome that challenge. Soft sponge: Keep plenty of small, soft sponges to erase water color painting mistakes. The removal process... Submitted 6 years 18 days ago.

Scrapbook Ideas for Your Baby Album - Part 2 - Lisa Fleming
This is the second part of a two part article about scrapbook page ideas for your baby album. You may also want to read “Scrapbook Ideas for Your Baby Album – Part 1.” Baby’s First Bath As soon as the "belly button" falls off, it's time for the first real bath. In addition to taking... Submitted 6 years 29 days ago.

Scrapbook Ideas for Your Baby Album - Part 1 - Lisa Fleming
A scrapbook album of your baby’s first year is one of the most special albums you’ll ever complete. There are so many magical memories, beginning with the pregnancy itself and continuing right through your baby’s first birthday. Below are a number of scrapbook page ideas to help you capture... Submitted 6 years 29 days ago.

Polymer Clay: A brief history - texxnorman
Polymer clay is a manmade material that remains pliable for long periods, but when baked (or "cured") in your home oven, or a toaster oven, at a fairly low temperature the stuff will harden. You can sculpt it, carve it, stamp it, texture it, sand it, buff it, paint it, and build with it to create... Submitted 6 years 49 days ago.

Basic Guitar Lessons and Learning Techniques - The Seven Best Sources - Jamie Jones
You're a beginner, you want basic guitar lessons to start you off, but you're confused by all the choices: which would be the best guitar learning technique? Guitar lessons are like anything else: there are two ways of learning , and they're not the hard way or the easy way, nor are they my way... Submitted 6 years 58 days ago.

Guitar Chords: How To Solo Over Chords With The Minor Pentatonic Scale - John Bilderbeck
Soloing over guitar chords is easy when you know how to use the minor pentatonic scale. Add spice and power to your solo's with these simple but highly effective techniques. The humble minor pentatonic scale is what most guitar players start with when learning to solo. Trouble is, they don't... Submitted 6 years 59 days ago.

Oil Painting Supplies - Guide For Beginners - Ralph Serpe
When I first began painting some 10 years ago, I remember my first trip to my local art supply store. I recall my feeling of utter confusion as I perused the aisles. This particular art store had every tube of paint, brush, medium and canvas known to man, far too many choices for a confused... Submitted 6 years 64 days ago.

Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques - Ralph Serpe
Oil paint is an amazing versatile medium. It can be applied in a thick buttery fashion or thinned down to a watery consistency. This versatility opens the door to a number of different painting techniques. My personal preference is to begin my oil paintings by first sketching out the... Submitted 6 years 69 days ago.

Tips for beginners in wood carving - JasonB
Wood Carving is, for many people, an interesting combination of hobby and art. Just like with pottery making or other types of similar art, a wood carver is deeply involved in the creation process. The finished wood carvings are much more than a pretty piece of ornament –... Submitted 6 years 95 days ago.

Scrapbooking Your Christmas Memories - Lisa Fleming
Christmas memories are some of our fondest, most heartwarming ones. So of course we want to preserve them in our scrapbook albums. However, when the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us, we may forget to take particular photos or save certain memorabilia. To help you... Submitted 6 years 96 days ago.

Outdoor Design with Old Ladders - Chuck Greene
So you want to liven up the outside of your home, but don’t have a fortune to spend? A ladder may be just what you need to spruce things up. Below, check out some ideas for using old wooden ladders to spruce up and enliven the outside of any home. Potted Bookshelf Take an old rustic ladder and... Submitted 6 years 104 days ago.

Landscape Painting Tips For Oil Painters - Ralph Serpe
There is something quite magical about painting outdoors. I feel comfortably secluded with nature having an almost spiritual connection when I paint a landscape. Landscape painting is a passion of mine. I would like to share some tips and techniques that I have become accustomed to using over... Submitted 6 years 104 days ago.

How to Use Your Arts and Crafts as Currency to Buy What You Need© - - Arlene Wright-Correll
Long before there was cash, barter was civilization’s main currency. Aztec Culture was the follower of the tradition inherited by the Mayas, who a long time before, used chocolate as currency and food Barter is often regarded as an old-fashioned means of exchange that was superseded... Submitted 6 years 108 days ago.

Oil Painting Lessons - Tips on Color mixing and theory - Ralph Serpe
When I first began painting some 10 years ago, I recall how intimidating it all seemed. With all of the various colors, mediums, brushes and other tools available, it was enough to make my head spin. While learning about the various brushes and mediums was a bit confusing, the biggest... Submitted 6 years 108 days ago.

Oil Painting Tips For Beginners - Ralph Serpe
Start your oil paintings with an acrylic underpainting - When you start an oil painting using oils, it can take some time for that initial layer to dry. Starting your painting with an acrylic underpainting however is a wonderful time saver as acrylic paint dries quickly and oil paint can be... Submitted 6 years 108 days ago.

Pumpkin Sculptures – They Are Not Your Ordinary Pumpkin - goregt
Kids love cool pumpkins and I bet you do too. Carving pumpkins is a very entertaining hobby that the entire family can enjoy. Pumpkin carving is a fun self-fulfilling hobby that with the right skill will allow you to impress your family, friends and neighbors. When I first started carving... Submitted 6 years 119 days ago.

The History of Coats of Arms - - Tony Luck
The date and manner of the origin of coats of arms, often called family crests, has been a matter of much speculation. There is no evidence of coats of arms being present at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, nor were family crests apparent by the beginning of the twelfth century. However, in the... Submitted 6 years 128 days ago.

Beginner’s Acrylic Painting - Paper Painting Surfaces – What You Need to Know - Catherine Calder
Have you ever gone in to buy some paper for painting and been overwhelmed by the choice? You would think it would be a simple thing to buy a sheet of paper, wouldn't you? Well, it can be if you know what the different choices mean and how it can affect your finished painting. Manufacturers have... Submitted 6 years 145 days ago.

A Coat of Arms – An Easy Way to Design and Make It - Catherine Calder
Designing and making your own Coat of Arms is an interesting and enjoyable project. The Coat of Arms could be for your family or as a present. It will make a distinctive and original gift. You can choose whether it will be funny or more traditional. A Coat of Arms can be an unusual leaving... Submitted 6 years 145 days ago.

Fixing Wooden Chairs - Lee Bowman
Fixing Wooden Chairs IF you have some old chairs that have broken or missing rungs or posts. Don’t throw away the chairs, repair them. If you know what the wood is in the chair such as Oak, Maple or Pine, buy some 2” x 2” lengths in the same kind of wood to be turned on a lathe. Cut... Submitted 6 years 151 days ago.