To learn something about crafts and craftsmen is to learn about the history of the race. Each craft is a natural resource of many years of practical experiments and knowledge by men and women whose very lives were shaped and improved in value by the work of their hands. More than wars, more even than literature or the events arranged of kings and great men, the crafts reflect our past. They also demonstrate, with beauty and precision, how generations of creativity went into developing and to free hundreds of regional variations that are only now combined, losing their identities.Many of the crafts appear to be distinctively British-Irish, Welsh, English, Scottish- because they are the ones I am in the best position to describe. But it should be known that most of these same crafts were carried with emigrants from the Old World into the New, from Ireland to Australia, from Germany to Pennsylvania, from Africa to Brazil. And while they may have survived longer in one place than another, thatching, for example, may still going on in Devon but be extinct in Massachusetts. It is fair to say that the crafts were once common very widely indeed, in places where machinery has...more
What is it about Rajasthan which highly fascinates tourists and makes Rajasthan tourism unparalleled and unique? Its monuments, rich cultural heritage and how can anyone forget, its creative arts and crafts! From handmade dresses, accessories, hand painted furniture or marble painting done by experienced and skilled artisans, every...more
Everyone loves the beautiful scent and aura that comes from burning candles. Gel candles are some of the most lovely but they can be expensive to buy. If cost is an issue, which for many of us it is, you could make your own gel candles. If you think that making your own gel candles sounds complicated, then you're wrong, it is very easy. Here...more
If you are a creative person and you love to make new things, then you should try candle making classes. Candle making can be simple but if you want to get truly creative, it can become a challenge. You never know how a project will turn out when you are first experimenting. Some candles can be very difficult to get the right color, scent or shape that you're looking for.If you have experimented at home and looked online at some ideas, then taking a class could be the next step. Learning a trade from someone who is experienced is always beneficial.There are a variety of step by step instructions and guides online to help you create just about any candle that you want. Sometimes even if you follow the instructions, there could be something you are missing. Just like when you cook, it's sometimes easier to create a dish just right, once you watch someone do it first. Just reading instructions and then trying to follow them, can be very frustrating.There are candle making classes that can help you develop the skills and techniques that you may need to create the type of masterpieces that you are looking for. With gel candles it can be very hard to get the correct scent that...more
A is for Atlas Model Railroad Company, the New Jersey based manufacturer of N, HO, and O scale trains, track, and accessories.B is for Bachman, the Philadelphia based manufacturer of N, HO, and On30 scale trains, track, and accessories including the...more
I visited Costa Rica and did a lot of horseback riding there. Costa Rica has the boniest, most pathetic looking horses I have ever seen. I actually felt sorry for them trying to carry me and my family. Glue factories come to my mind when I look at...more
Model horse toys provide entertainment value in more ways than one. The whole family can have fun participating in a variety of creative activities centered around Breyer horses. Here is a list of seven different things you and your family can...more
One of the first things every collector of Breyer horses must decide is what size model horse to collect. There are a variety of sizes available from several different manufacturers. Here is a list of the different sizes and scales with information...more
If you are considering buying a model train set, one of the first choices you have to make is what brand to get. Since model train brands have been known to come and go, it is a good idea to select a popular brand that is more likely to be around for...more
If you are considering buying a model train set, one of the first choices you have to make is what size to get. This article identifies the most popular scales and translates each scale into inches. Based on an analysis of Google searches, the most...more