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Gil Zamfirescu sends along this announcement for the excellent Workshop Weekend, happening this weekend in Oakland, CA: Explore 3D modeling, build a mini robot, create your own jewelry, make ricotta cheese, learn to sew by machine, and discover DNA modeling — all in one weekend! Workshop Weekend, the festival of learning offering more than 40 […]
Without risking oversimplifying the matter, I think I can safely say that one of the many appealing aspects of raku pottery is its accessibility, especially in terms of equipment. A raku firing need only achieve 1000°C, which is at the low end of the potter’s temperature scale, and easily achieved in a homemade kiln fueled, for instance, by a propane bottle. The raku kiln pictured here…
Add some glitz to your Fourth of July celebration with this sparkly star headband tutorial from Caroline at Henry Happened! I don’t know about you, but I’d rock this star headband any time of the year! More: How-To: Yarn Wrapped Stars For 4th of July @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Fourth of July Flag Garland @Craftzine.com blog […]
Whip up a cute color block tank dress for the weekend with this simple tutorial from Sweet Verbena! More color block love: How-To: Colorblock Toe Shoes @Craftzine.com blog Nude Color Block Necklace @Craftzine.com blog Color Block Mountain Painting @Craftzine.com blog
Though electrically-powered wheels are of course common, today, many potters still prefer to throw on a human-powered wheel. Whether chosen for aesthetic purposes, out of a sense of traditionalism, or simply for exercise, these human-powered designs usually incorporate a heavy flywheel which is brought up to speed, and kept there, by the operator’s leg muscles. .A step up from the simple “kickwheel” design is the “treadle” wheel, which adds a crank and reciprocating pedal for greater mechanical advantage and smoother operation. And among designs for treadle wheels, the “Leach” type stands out as a popular favorite.
I always appreciate a thorough tutorial and Anna from Noodleheads hasn’t let me down. Check out her instructions to create your own small zippered pouch.
My friend Naomi’s birthday is June 1, and it’s been a tradition in her family that she always receives a bag of cherries. When I’m just eating cherries by themselves, I don’t mind popping the whole thing in my mouth and working the pit out during the chewing process. But if you want to use […]
