April 2009

How is a Wax Sculpture Made?


Sculptures made in any medium have beauty of their own. Wax sculpture is no exception- it is beautiful too! Wax sculpture, in fact, carries more than one meaning with it. As the name suggests, a wax sculpture is a sculpture made in wax- the finished figures in beeswax, the same...

Whats and Hows of Scrapbooking?


Those who love arts and crafts will certainly be interested in scrapbooking. Scrapbooking can be equated to painting. However, paintings restrict you to use a particular media for expressing ideas. Scrapbooking, on the other hand, lets you free to fill up and embellish your scrapbook in whatever way you want...

Blacksmithing: The Basics of Iron Craft


Blacksmithing dates back to the Iron Age. It is an ancient profession along with being a rewarding and useful craft. Iron craft, no doubt, is tough to do as it requires much of physical toil and hard work but to see beautiful iron decoratives or useful items made with own...

DIY- Wooden Furniture Care


We all love to decorate our homes with wooden furniture. Wood furniture is preferred for its beauty, strength and durability. However, if proper care is not taken of these furniture then they lose their sheen and also develop cracks that shorten their life. Here are certain tips for maintaining...

An Introduction to Inuit Sculpture


Sculptures are a delight to eyes and contentment of an artist's soul, not for today or yesterday but for ages. This is evident from the ancient forms of arts, one of which is Inuit art which has now become popular as contemporary sculpture. It represents the artwork of Inuit- the...

Exclusive Ways for Marketing Crafts during Recession


With global recession, consumers have become tightfisted. The first things consumers cut back on in hard times are such items that are not basic to their living and purchase of which can be postponed for some more time. These may include apparels, fashion accessories, handicrafts among others. As such, trade...

Origami Facts a Paper Sculptor Should Know


The term 'Origami' is derived from two Japanese words: ori, which means to fold, and kami, which means paper. Origami is, in fact, the Japanese art of folding paper. It is very simple art that produces magnificent paper sculpture. Origami, now, is not limited to Japan only. It has many...