Junk art and trash art are interchangeable terms. This is a sub-genre of found art, where a piece of art is created from pieces that have previously been discarded as trash or junk. There are many national organizations that offer junk art competitions as a way of making the public more aware of the things […]

Recycled art can be described as art that is created with reclaimed materials incorporated into the piece. Found art is classified as any art that is modified or made from undisguised objects that are generally speaking, not normally considered art due to their proper functioning. Recycled art and found art are becoming more and more […]

For centuries, people, especially women, have enjoyed wearing Peruvian Jewelry. While some know about the history behind the jewelry, others do not – they simply wear it because of the beautiful look. Jangly necklaces of colorful beads or sparkling chandelier earrings are the very things that can make an ordinary outfit outstanding. Big or small, […]

Through the ages jewelry has been a significant part of man’s appearance. They used different materials to adorn themselves including metals, fabric, feathers, plants etc. etc. The advancement in mining technology and specialized tools for jewelry construction both serve the purpose of setting the wearer apart from his or her fellows. Combined with modern technology […]

Sometimes we discover that artists will apply their ceramic methods to embellishments for kids greeting cards and this editorial offers all the information required to beginning to paint in watercolour. Equipment Needed: Ceramic Piece, glazed or unglazed (small enough to attach to a kids greeting card) Colours – obtainable in paints or pens, you can […]

At a point in time, perfumes were reserved for the top people in society; those who could afford the expensive products for personal use or gift items. Since that early beginning, perfumes have been used as a means of determining a person’s personality or taste, a practice which is still very much in evidence today. […]

There are many popular woodworking joints. A Woodworking joint\’s strength varies, and some are better than others. Which ones are best for your projects? 1. Butt Joint The Butt Joint joins two pieces of wood by merely butting them together. The butt joint is the simplest to make. It is the weakest joint, and you […]

Such phenomenon as piercing appeared many centuries ago. In old times people tried to decorate their bodies in different ways. One of the methods of decorating was making holes in different parts of body. Then they threaded different adornments into these holes. At that time piercing was made for different purposes: some adornments scared away […]

Each piece of Polish pottery is intricately detailed and special, making it a piece of art that can become decorative and functional pieces for your own home. Various patterns as well as a wide selection of products for dinnerware, serving pieces, and containers are available, allowing you to entice your guests and make your home […]

Good quality printers are increasingly available at affordable prices. One of the benefits of this is that people can print their own photographs at home without needing to spend time and money at professional photo laboratories. However, there are times when home printed photographs turn out to be very disappointing, in terms of their quality. […]