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making felt hats by
Allan Adler
I picked up a copy of "Fabulous Felt Hats", by Chad Alilce Hagen,
for a dollar and have a few questions about it. I don't want to
have to acquire raw wool just to experiment with this stuff and
I don't want to sink money into fancy soaps. Just to get a feel
for the materials, could I just take some...
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metal from cans by
Allan Adler
Lindsay Books (www.lindsaybks.com) sells a book on how to do science
experiments using metal from tin cans (I'm not sure but I think the book
was written after tin cans stopped being made of tin). This includes
cutting up and flattening the metal when necessary. I'm just wondering
whether there are...
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hard underarms on t-shirts by
Allan Bruce
Hi there,
Does anybody have a solution for this? I have a few t-shirts which have
hard bits on the underarm beside the seam. I think it is due to wearing too
much anti-perspirant deodorant. Some of the t-shirts smell a bit too,
noticable when ironing and wearing. Does anyone know how to solve...
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Old french embroidery booklets (XIXe century) by
allyx
Hi,
Do you like embroideries and monograms found in old french booklets
(XIXe century) like SAJOU, OUVRAGES DE DAMES and DMC ?
Please see my website, a lot of monograms and other embroideries :
BRODERIES D'ANTAN :
http://www.broderiesdantan.com
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March 30th 08 06:15 PM
by allyx
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cheap alternative to etching?? by
alpha
hello, does anyone have any good tips on cheap alternatives to the
materials used in etching glass, mirror, etc?...
many thanks in advance.....A
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March 15th 05 05:21 PM
by alpha
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badger spray gun advice needed...please help by
alpha
hello, i'm thinking of buying a "badger abrasive spray gun kit"....if
anyone out there has experience of these kits can anybody tell me how
long the 12oz of alliminium oxide lasts if it is continiusly
sprayed...does it last long enough to etch a design measureing
aproximatly 2 feet square??
many...
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March 15th 05 04:37 PM
by alpha
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Newbee needs advice by
alpha
Hello, i am new to crafts and need advice on a cheap source of mail
orer general craft suplies in the london area. I tried the "hobycraft"
website already and was wondering if their is a cheaper option?
many thanks in advace.....A
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March 5th 05 02:22 PM
by alpha
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question...please help by
alpha
can anybody tell me how stained glass window stickers are made and
where i can buy the equipment..
many thanks in advance....Al
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September 20th 04 06:37 PM
by alpha
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internal lighting supplies???...advice needed by
alpha
helo, can anyone advice of a cheap source of lighting to be used
inside picture frames?....and also perhaps inside wooden
furniture?.....preferably in the uk.....i have no credit card so it
needs to be a source which acepts paypal.
many thanks in advance........A
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March 15th 05 04:44 PM
by alpha
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I need to know what to look for. by
[email protected]
My son thinks I make nice enough graphics that I should try to put
them on mugs and mouse pads for craft fairs, but he nor I know what
or where to look, could someone point me in the right direction?
Just A Lurkin
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April 4th 08 12:10 AM
by Alys
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FA Upholsterer Cutters manual drapery upholstery 1926 by
Alys
The Practical Upholsterer and Cutter out Including Stuffing and
Covering of Common Suites,Plain Suites,Tufted Suites,Pipe back
Suites,Crinoline & Cabriole Suites ,Curtains Valances & Decorative
Hangings.,by R Bitmead ,Undated but prize label dated to 1926,VGC. 112
pages.
Really useful period craft...
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April 2nd 08 11:22 PM
by Alys
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FA Glass Writing signwriting embossing fascia work 1906 by
Alys
Glass Writing ,Embossing and Fascia Work (including the making and
fixing of wooden letters and illuminated signs). by Paul N
Hasluck,slightly worn but a good solid copy. 160 pages.
One of the more unusual books from this series,a craftsmans work
manual for the signwriter,packed with...
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March 21st 08 11:37 PM
by Alys
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FA Saddlery vintage Saddlers book by
Alys
Saddlery by E Hartley Edwards ,ex lib. otherwise a good solid copy .
200 pages.
Really interesting old book on saddlery.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320228552698&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
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March 21st 08 11:27 PM
by Alys
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FA Ticknall Pots & Potters pottery history Derbyshire by
Alys
Ticknall Pots & Potters ,from the Late Fifteenth Century to 1888 by
Jane Spavold & Sue Brown ,in new condition, 192 pages.
Massively comprehensive and scholarly history of the potters of
Ticknall in Derbyshire,well illustrated throughout.Superb book for...
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March 17th 08 10:59 PM
by Alys
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FA Cobblers 1948 Sandal & Slipper making manual by
Alys
Slippers,Sandals & Shoes by Hilda Hinks,1948,good plus condition.
This is quite a scarce book,on the making of period slippers and
sandals as well as sandal type shoes,gym shoes etc.Also contains 6
fold out plans for items mentioned in the...
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March 16th 08 05:47 AM
by Alys
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FA Signwriters craft manual Sign writing vintage by
Alys
The Modern Signwriter,,various contributors,some foxing on first/last
few pages,boards somewhat grubby with staining to back
board,,otherwise a good sound copy. 134 pages.
Lovely old book ,a proper craft manual really (as opposed to a
hobbyists book) with masses of detail on the traditional forms...
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March 16th 08 05:45 AM
by Alys
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FA Carvers & Gilders Picture Frame makers manual 1890 s by
Alys
The Practical Carver & Gilders Guide & Picture Frame makers
Companion,Containing complete instruction in Gilding, Picture &
Looking Glass frames, Re gilding old Work ,Decorative
Gilding ,Silvering Plate Glass, Restoration of old pictures,Cleaning
up engravings ,Mounting and Fitting up Chromos,Mount...
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October 21st 07 09:30 PM
by Alys
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Preservation of Leather Bookbinding by
Alys
The Preservation of Leather Bookbindings by H J Plenderleith,British
Museum. good condition,24 pages.
Really useful little book on the specific bookbinders art of
conserving leather book bindings.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320247107504&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
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May 9th 08 10:14 PM
by Alys
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