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All Fiber Arts All Fiber Arts- Informational site for weaving, spinning and other fiber arts. Articles, forum. Alexandria Textiles Alexandria Textiles- Resource center for the fiber arts community specializing in spinning, weaving and dyeing. The Fabric Museum The Fabric Museum- Virtual museum presenting exhibits on fabric art, design and history. FiberLink FiberLink- Information and resources for knitters, spinsters, weavers, and other fiber artists. Textile Center of Minnesota Textile Center of Minnesota- A coalition of the textile community, dedicated to promoting and preserving textile excellence. St. Paul. Interweave Press Interweave Press- Producer of weaving and other fiber arts publications. Includes book descriptions, magazine contents, subscription information and special event registration. WWW Collection of Favorite String Figures WWW Collection of Favorite String Figures- Instructions using string figure notation and prose descriptions, along with diagrams and some video clips. Features twelve beginner-lev… Yahoo! Groups Stringfigures Yahoo! Groups Stringfigures- Registered members of this group are interested in describing and illustrating string figures for publication on the web at WWW Collection of Favorite… Me Human, You Alien Me Human, You Alien- How to talk to an extraterrestrial, using a handful of coins, a loop of string, a flashlight, and two magnets. This is an excerpt from a book entitled "The Ha… String Figures and Shamanism String Figures and Shamanism- An essay by Lois Stokes, with speculations on the role of string figures in Hawaiian culture. Strings On Your Fingers Strings On Your Fingers- Michael P. Garofalo does presentations on string figures art, and performances of string figures, catches, and tricks in Northern California and Southern … The Mathematics and Origin of String Figures The Mathematics and Origin of String Figures- Trivial knot theory, history, and a few new designs by the author, Martin Probert. String Figures String Figures- Brian Cox, the Incredible Stringman, tells a story called "Going Fishing" illustrated with string figures. Photos and text of his performance. International String Figure Association International String Figure Association- The ISFA works to gather, preserve, and distribute string figure knowledge for future generations to enjoy this ancient pastime. They have… North Country's Soap Making Recipes and Information North Country's Soap Making Recipes and Information- A large collection of soap making recipes, hints, articles, and tutorials. Includes a free lye calculator. Liquid Soapmaking Liquid Soapmaking- Instructions for making liquid soap. Makesoap.biz Makesoap.biz- Offers soapmaking courses and holidays in the UK and France, as well as business courses for the natural cosmetics industry. Blue Aspen Originals Blue Aspen Originals- Instructions for cold process soap making, rebatching, swirling, and recipes. Homemade Bath Products Homemade Bath Products- Recipes, information and discussions about handmade soaps and bath and beauty products. Nizzy's Whipped Soap Nizzy's Whipped Soap- Instructional guide on how to make whipped soap bars. Includes recipes, gallery, tips, and pioneer diary. Soap Making Resource Soap Making Resource- Detailed step by step guide for soap making at home. Information about tools, ingredients, skin care and tutorials. Soap Making Essentials Soap Making Essentials- Learn how to make various types of soap with step by step instructions. Information about ingredients, equipment, decorative ideas, recipes and resources. Soap Making Forum Soap Making Forum- A message board forum about homemade soaps, candles, lotions and bath products. Includes an information center with how to instructions and a resources page. Soap Queen Soap Queen- Discusses soaps, toiletries, recipes, and experiments around making your own goods. About.com Soap Making About.com Soap Making- Features information about learning to make soap. Sabrina's Soapmaker's Resources Sabrina's Soapmaker's Resources- Resources and recipes for soap makers. Colonial Soap Making Colonial Soap Making- This site offers brief history of soap from the first soaps through the colonial period with links to the Soap Factory's online catalog. Olympic Views Olympic Views- Beneficial for those new to soaping. Recipes, information, and links compiled by Kathy Miller. Soap Making Business Soap Making Business- Resources for those who want to start or grow a handcrafted bath and body care business. Audrey's Soap Site Audrey's Soap Site- Instruction and recipes for making soap at home. Also includes instruction and recipes for making your own cosmetics. Teach Soap Teach Soap- Basic instructions for melt and pour, and cold process soap. Includes a glossary of soap making terms. Soap Center Soap Center- Soapmaking recipes, instructions, tips, and supplier links. Pine Meadows Soapmaking Recipes Pine Meadows Soapmaking Recipes- Recipe listing includes soap, lotion, bath fizzies, lip balms, bath salts, body scrubs. Also includes scent blending suggestions. Cole Brothers Soap Cole Brothers Soap- Guide on making and marketing decorative soap. Comes with 250 recipes and complete step by step instructions. Soap Teacher Soap Teacher- Soap making instructions. Soapnuts Faq Library Soapnuts Faq Library- Learn how to make soap, lotions, natural body products. Recipes, facts, help and chat room. Cranberry Lane Soap Instructions Cranberry Lane Soap Instructions- Step by step soap and soapmaking instructions. Cold process method in detail. The Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild, Inc. The Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild, Inc.- Professional trade organization for makers of handcrafted soap and bodycare products; resources, networking, annual conference, and newsle… WebRing: I Luv 2 Scrap WebRing: I Luv 2 Scrap- Ring of linked websites about scrapbooking. Katie the Scrapbook Lady Katie the Scrapbook Lady- Scrapbooking weblog along with some personal posts. Creative Paper Crafts Creative Paper Crafts- Tips, articles, layouts, techniques, and information on multiple types of paper crafts. ScrapbookPortal.com ScrapbookPortal.com- Directory of scrapbooking, projects, archival and technical preservation, retailers and events around the country. Scrapbook.com Scrapbook.com- Comprehensive site that offers scrapbook ideas, bulletin boards, learning and information centers, and supplies. Scrapbook Memories Scrapbook Memories- Television program for scrapbookers. Projects, gallery, host biographies, sponsors, discussion area, and scrapbooking personality tests. Scrapbook Basics from Better Homes and Gardens Scrapbook Basics from Better Homes and Gardens- Guide to starting a scrapbook, including scrapbooking terminology. The Scrap Album The Scrap Album- Victorian greeting cards, valentines and scrapbooks. This site is a tribute to the albums kept by Victorian children. Handmade Greeting Cards Handmade Greeting Cards- Lessons on card making from basic to advanced techniques. Offers many free templates, detailed instructions and samples. Art-e-zine Art-e-zine- Features artists' creativity in stamping, collage, textiles, assemblage, polymerclay and many other areas. Offers links, tutorials and free vintage images to use in ar… Metro Active - Stamp and Deliver Metro Active - Stamp and Deliver- Rubber stamping article by Kelly Luker. Coxes.com: Rubber Art Stamping Coxes.com: Rubber Art Stamping- Includes information, including convention and swap lists, techniques, tips for newbies, stamping humor, and images of stamped artwork.