When vacationing in resort towns, especially the ones with street venders, it is common to see artists painting the beautiful pictures they hope to sell. Typically these are various sceneries, whether it is the sunset, ocean, beach or mountains. They are the perfect souvenir to remember the wonderful vacation that you had in this area because most are Continue reading
Everyone has a form of inner craftiness within themselves, and with the internet easily available wherever we go, it is now easier than ever to bring out. People are able to come up with new ideas to share, methods to make different goals easier to accomplish and overall the process of do-it-yourself is becoming more and more exciting. While some Continue reading
When the topic of metal etched jewelry comes up, is it only my mind that travels to the gates of Mordor? There were three for the elves, seven for the dwarfs, nine for the men and then the one that could rule them all. The most famous of all the rings was the One Continue reading
I would not consider myself a photographer by any means. While I like to take numerous pictures from time to time, the results are no amazing. They remain good enough for me, but I definitely will not be winning any awards for them. My mom took a class on photography in college and still loves telling stories about her hours developing the photos Continue reading
Etching acid, or metal etching is one method that is continuously rising in its popularity. However, this is definitely not a method for everyone to experiment with. While it does look amazing, and many artists and designing industries use it to create unique and precise metal pieces, it is not the easiest method when it comes to control. Using various dangerous acids, those Continue reading
I am still amazed at how much jewelry can be worth. Browsing through a Tiffany’s or Rolex catalog I realize these are things I will most likely never be able to afford, or even if I could by chance, definitely cannot justify until I am much, much older. Given that the right item could have easily paid off a good chunk of my college career… Are the necklaces and watches beautiful? Yes, they are gorgeous. But as a recent college graduate, definitely not Continue reading
Over spring break I was able to walk past numerous artists painting pictures of the lovely scenery that is Mexico. Artists painting landscapes is a regular occurrence in many tourist towns. They can be seen on street corners, in small and large villages and squares, or in shops painting pictures that are able to immediately bring to life and the wonderful adventures that were had while visiting a new destination. Photos and pictures are the Continue reading
Health concerns seem to be finding us everywhere lately. People have gotten so used to doing things that could be harmful; we now have to make an adjustment to convert to a healthy lifestyle. Some examples are people finding out just how bad McDonald’s food is for you, the risks of tanning and potential problems with hormones and foods fed to the animals we eat. Many are switching to soy candles which do not give off the carcinogens Continue reading
Recycling is becoming very popular these days. As the world is becoming increasingly aware of the devastation we tend to have on our planet, people are coming forward and finding new ways to “Go Green” in the hopes that we can keep Earth alive, at least a little longer. One method many are coming to appreciate is the old, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure approach. Finding ways to reuse old products and materials is one way to not only save from throwing away items that are still useful, but it also allows people to Continue reading
If you like branching out and finding new ways to manufacture products, a method that is continuously growing in several industries is chemical machining. This method of metal forming is gaining increasing popularity because of its ability to create precision products that are useful in virtually every industries. This useful process is able to eliminate many costs that come along with hard tooling, improves the design flexibility, and can shorten Continue reading