Slip Decoration Techniques In Pottery

Slip trailing is one of the most widely known and used methods of decorating with slip. Slip trailing delivers a stream of slip to damp or leather-hard clay through some type of dispenser. This dispenser can be a large-bore syringe such as a baster or a bottle with a nozzle such as is used for condiments or glue. In either case, the dispenser’s opening must be wide enough so that it won’t easily clog – the slip used consists of fairly fine particles....

December 25, 2022 · 4 min · 840 words · Charles Luster

Sock Knitting Terms And Parts

Sock Cuff The very top of the sock is called the sock cuff. In order to help the sock cling to a leg, the cuff is usually worked in some kind of ribbed stitch. Cuffs are pretty common, but they are optional and not all sock patterns call for a separate stitch for the top of the sock. In lieu of a cuff, some decorative sock patterns call for a stitch or ribbing that’s used all the way down to the heel....

December 25, 2022 · 4 min · 650 words · Geraldine Popp

Space Fungus

Unwelcome Visitors Spread as in Horror Movie The potential danger of microbes in space was made clear during a recent mission of the Russian space program, Mir. According to space.com, a film kept growing across the window, reducing visibility. After returning to Earth, officials were disturbed to discover a host of bacteria and fungi covering the porthole. Even worse, the organisms had corroded the window even though it was made of quartz glass inserted in a titanium frame encased in enamel—previously thought able to withstand almost anything....

December 25, 2022 · 2 min · 354 words · Norma Kelleher

Stars Stars Stars

Fact Monster/Information Please® Database, © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

December 25, 2022 · 1 min · 12 words · Dennis Garcia

Sun Moon Stars November 2002

December 25, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Josie Otani

Thanksgiving History

December 25, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Evelyn Anderson

The 7 Best Embroidery Machines Of 2023 By The Spruce Crafts

“Time-saving is the greatest benefit of embroidery machines,” Nina Owens, a representative for Michaels, tells The Spruce Crafts. “Plus, they make it easier to do repetitive and repeat designs, which is great for small business owners.” But even if embroidery is more of a hobby than a side-hustle, Owens notes that using an embroidery machine tends to result in more precise results than doing it by hand. That’s because a machine lets you create and transfer designs or add monograms and decorative stitching to all kinds of fabric....

December 25, 2022 · 4 min · 649 words · Ida Bishop

The 8 Best Sewing Kits Of 2022

That’s where sewing kits come in handy: In them, you’ll find all the necessities for basic sewing projects like scissors, buttons, needles, and thread. Of course, the perfect sewing kit for you largely depends on where you intend to use or store the kit (at home versus on the road), and how much you’re willing to spend. Here, the best sewing kits for every budget and need. This sewing kit is perfect for anyone to have on hand and has enough extra storage space for additional supplies that you might want to add down the road....

December 25, 2022 · 3 min · 534 words · Larry Etienne

The Information Please Editorial Cartoon Gallery

December 25, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Rafael Hixon

The Right And Wrong Sides Of Your Knitting Projects

Your pattern may begin with something like this: Row 1 (and all wrong side rows): Purl.​​​ What does this mean and how do you know which side of your project is the wrong side? It’s actually quite easy and, as with all knitting patterns, you simply need to break it down piece by piece. As you gain more experience, recognizing the right and wrong sides becomes second nature. The Right Side vs....

December 25, 2022 · 3 min · 523 words · Raymond Lowell

Time Tangled Island Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) lived and worked during the Renaissance period. He was born near Vinci, a hill village in Tuscany, Italy. The Renaissance period began in Italy in the 14th century and spread to the rest of Europe. The period, which ended in the 17th century, marked a transition from ancient to modern times and many advances in art, architecture, and scholarship. Leonardo da Vinci was best known as an artist, but he also studied metallurgy, anatomy, mathematics, architecture, and botany, designed bridges, and worked on engineering projects....

December 25, 2022 · 2 min · 234 words · Lori Groth

Tips For Buying And Using A Wood Lathe

But you’ll have to have a good lathe. What constitutes a good lathe? Begin With the Base A good lathe must have a good foundation, and this begins with the bed of the lathe. Whether you choose to invest in a full-size lathe, a mini-lathe for turning pens and other very small items, or a midi-lathe somewhere in between, your lathe must have a solid bed, which is the main horizontal beam across the base of the lathe....

December 25, 2022 · 4 min · 810 words · Sandra Langan

Tips For Making Jewelry With Different Styles Of Chains

Chain Styles Chains come in different types and styles and the name of the type or style depends on the number and shape of the links used to make the chain pattern. They have names such as rolo (made of thick, round links) and figaro (made of one long and three short links). It is important to become familiar with the different types of chains as you consider which will best suit your design....

December 25, 2022 · 2 min · 300 words · Ryan Taylor

Tips For Modeling With Styrene Plastic

First-time modelers are often scared away from scratch-building. If you aren’t used to working with plastic, the idea of creating a model freehand, without the benefit of a kit can be intimidating. But styrene is actually very easy to use. After a little practice, you may find you can construct a model building from scratch almost as quickly as you can when using a kit. Tools and Materials Needed Scratch-building doesn’t really require a lot of fancy tools, although there are many gadgets out there that can make the job easier....

December 25, 2022 · 3 min · 524 words · Calvin Bossey

Toby Bochan Product Reviewer For The Spruce Crafts

December 25, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Mike Hill

Top 10 Selling Streamed Artists 2012

December 25, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Andrew Soto

Top 10 Ways To Increase Adsense Ctr

You can not, and you should not try to, increase CTR beyond a certain point. Why? Well, I will write about it later in this article. Most professional bloggers get a CTR between 1% and 3%. If you’re getting a CTR above 2%, you should be happy. But if it is lower than 2%, you should consider ways to increase your AdSense CTR rate. I am going to tell you a few methods with which you can increase CTR....

December 25, 2022 · 6 min · 1271 words · James Ogden

Troll Doll History And Collecting Information

Sizes Troll dolls come in a range of sizes. You can find very tiny trolls at only 2 or 3 inches tall, up to very large trolls at 18 inches or so. Any troll at 12 inches or so is considered very large, with trolls over that considered gigantic. Large vintage trolls are generally much rarer than small vintage trolls. Companies That Produced Trolls The company Dam Things was started by Thomas Dam, a Danish man who invented the original trolls....

December 25, 2022 · 3 min · 477 words · James Corwin

U S Constitution Page 2

December 25, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Walter Prouty

Upload Files And Revisions In Facebook Groups

The beauty of this feature is that you can upload revision of an already uploaded file (the older version of the file will also be available for the group members to see!) In a Facebook group, on top of the place where you write your post, you’ll find a link Upload File. Click that and you see the following box where you can select the file you want to upload from your computer....

December 25, 2022 · 2 min · 292 words · Larry Brummer