Crafts

School of Stitched Textiles School of Stitched Textiles- Textile school offering creative crafts qualifications in embroidery, patchwork and quilting in the Liverpool area, UK. Crafter's Community Crafter's Community- Craft tutorials, projects, patterns, and resources. CraftForum.co.uk CraftForum.co.uk- UK forum covering general craft topics. CraftBoard CraftBoard- A general discussion forum for crafters working with all types of materials. Includes instructions, tips, information about materials, questions and answers. Craftster.org Craftster.org- Forum covering a range of crafts including clothing, crochet, interior decorating, jewelry, knitting, paper crafts, silk screening and quilting. Interpeting Ceramics Interpeting Ceramics- Contains current academic research and commentary on ceramics. The Chalre Collection of Asian Ceramic Art The Chalre Collection of Asian Ceramic Art- Chinese and Asian tradeware ceramics (porcelain, stoneware and earthenware). With ceramic history and types. Also has an online store. Viva Evie Viva Evie- Hand-made, all natural bath and body products including salts, soap, oils, salves and balms, and related accessories. Also offers aromatherapy consultations and worksho… The Ceramic Collection and Archive The Ceramic Collection and Archive- Details and history of studio pottery, slipware and contemporary ceramics collection. Includes Craft Potters Association archive and conference… Notebook - Ceramics Notebook - Ceramics- Provides a listing of texts and resources related to clay ceramics. Fired Up Studios Fired Up Studios- Provide space and equipment for clay artists and potters of all levels. Includes information about memberships and classes. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ceramike Ceramike- A Studio Pottery reference site containing pot galleries, pottery, museum and exhibition photographs, help with identifying pots and a discussion area for collectors and… Pottery Night Pottery Night- Features online galleries of functional stoneware and porcelain by three potters. Live web cam with chat on Wednesdays. Terra Incognito Terra Incognito- Offers classes for adults, teens and kids, studio space, and on-line gallery of represented ceramists. Campbell Light Campbell Light- Information on waxes, molds, and tips on candle making. CajunCandles.com: How To Make Candles CajunCandles.com: How To Make Candles- Getting started tips as well as detailed step-by-step instructions for making votives and container candles. GelCandlemaking.com GelCandlemaking.com- Information about making gel candles and safely burning them. Let's Make Candles Let's Make Candles- Project instructions, frequently asked questions, and general information. Soy Wax Candles Soy Wax Candles- The benefits of using soy, and instructions for making different types of candles with soy from start to finish. Candle Making Techniques Candle Making Techniques- Illustrated candle making instructions, step by step projects, message boards, and free classifieds. Homemade Candle Instructions Homemade Candle Instructions- Instructions for making gel, parifin, natural, painted, and creative wire techniques used in home made candles. The Melting Pot The Melting Pot- Information about the different candle making processes. The Candle Cauldron The Candle Cauldron- Devoted to candle making and affiliated crafts. Includes message boards, chat rooms, and resource locator. About.com - Candle and Soap Making About.com - Candle and Soap Making- Information on how to make homemade soap, laundry detergent, bath salts and candles, including how to use essential oils and other ingredients. Jubeadilation Jubeadilation- Jewellery making workshop located in Queensland, the Glasshouse region. Learn how to wire wrap beads or make a lariat style necklace via kits or classes. Beadnik's Beadnik's- Beaded bottles, barrettes, bracelets, earrings, odds and ends, necklaces, ornaments. Includes instructions for various objects including beaded ornament covers and free… Mexconnect Mexconnect- Information on the Huichol people and how their life style and use of symbols is used in their art forms. Their art uses seed beads in a mosiac style. Art Bead Scene Art Bead Scene- Discusses beading and new techniques. Every Monday there is a featured "Designer of the Week". There are also jewelry making articles, trend updates and other link… Beading-Software.com Beading-Software.com- Software that will organise your beading business. Inventory management, pricing, tax calculations. Beading Project Beading Project- Beading tutorials, projects and patterns. Bead Craft Ideas Bead Craft Ideas- Focused on bead craft for the beginner, some of the tips mentioned on this site may be of value to a veteran of the hobby, especially the page dedicated to turni… Beading Beading- Online bead arts and craft store for buyers & hobbyist. Tutorials available. Troll Beads Troll Beads- Tips, hints on troll beads and how to use them in be your various beading projects. They can be used by the beginner beader as well as experienced one. Bead Pattern Central Bead Pattern Central- Offers a series of paid bead patterns for instant download. They also provide some free beaded jewellery tutorials and bead tips and techniques. Bead pattern… Bead Around The Bush Bead Around The Bush- Offers tips, tricks, and techniques with links to instructions for making netting as a beaded Christmas Bauble. Rosemary's Bead Flower Garden Rosemary's Bead Flower Garden- Custom French bead flower designs offered as paid pdf download. There are also instructional videotapes available. Jan Mancey Jan Mancey- A Canadian designer of fine art beadwork and jewellery. Includes philosophy, awards, and work examples. Jo Wood Bead Artist Jo Wood Bead Artist- Bead embroidery and fiber artist. Gallery of artwork, artist biography and resume, interesting links, schedule of classes and workshops. Ava's Beading Galore Ava's Beading Galore- Beadwork gallery of her finished beadwork, including a gallery of her seed bead jewelry collection books. She also offers individual patterns, kits and basic… Eni Oken's Jewelry Eni Oken's Jewelry- Gallery and techniques for ornamental wire beading. Instructions include photos and are printer-friendly. The Beadworkers Guild The Beadworkers Guild- Crafters guild. Information on membership, results of challenge projects. Kimberly Chapman's Beading Kimberly Chapman's Beading- Beading information, including instructions, free patterns, and gallery. Bead on the Beach Bead on the Beach- Viewable in either Japanese or English, with gallery of beaded work, free patterns, free instructions, and links. AyeSoar Creations AyeSoar Creations- Photo gallery, instruction links, free patterns. Beltana's Beads Beltana's Beads- Instructions for tubular peyote, cheyenne brick stitch and loomwork. Free patterns also available. Textilles Illuminated Textilles Illuminated- An online study of beadwork throughout the Middle Ages, Medieval style. Gallery of beadwork, photo tutorials, class notes, bulletin board. Beaded Beads Beaded Beads- Several Japanese beaders share their seed bead jewelry galleries. Suzanne Cooper Suzanne Cooper- Bead Artist Suzanne Cooper's has E-Books & Patterns Automatic downloads, Free Bead Patterns and recommendations for Bead Pattern Books. The Pine Needle Group The Pine Needle Group- A gathering place to further the ancient art of coiling that contains samples of modern coiled work as well as links for places to learn coiling. English Basketry Willows English Basketry Willows- History, techniques, identification guide and products.