Wire Armature ArtWireman. Clipping path included for easy isolation. image by Undy from Fotolia.comArmatures are skeletal structures inside crafts made with clay, concrete, plaster or paper that give the project its strength and shape. Armatures are often made with wire, but wood, straw,...

"Barnwood" originally referred to wood salvaged from old barns. Interior designers loved it so much that as the number of old barns declined some people began to make their own barnwood. There is no single right way to "create" old barnwood but the stuff usually has old nail holes, has been eroded

German cockroaches are the most prevalent cockroaches in the United States. They live in places where food, water and shelter are abundant. Unfortunately, your home has all of these conditions and is an ideal place for cockroaches to inhabit. German cockroaches can reproduce extremely fast and cause

Choosing the right gift for a child is difficult specifically if you do not have any children of your own. I happen to be one of those men and women and I typically just end up getting the child a gift card so their parents can buy something for them. While that is an easy and simple method to get o

Making mobiles from discarded CDs is a great craft project for both children and adults. These mobiles are simple to put together and pleasant to look at when finished. Follow the steps in this article to learn to make a discarded-CD mobile of your own.

Paper rolls come in a variety of sizes and are generally made of cardboard materials of varying thicknesses. Paper rolls without paper on them can be cut through with a hand-saw, but paper rolls that are wrapped in paper are much harder to cut through. Paper-covered paper rolls would require an elec

Making your own votive candles can be a fun and rewarding hobby. The technique is easy enough for a beginner to learn, but yields rewarding results for a crafter of any skill level. The result is a votive candle you can use to brighten your own home or give away as a homemade gift.

Tole painting is a decorative painting technique used to embellish home decor and furniture. It is also referred to as folk art painting, country or rustic painting. There are many tips you can follow to add different effects to your design and provide a long lasting finish. Adding the base coat pro

Robert Sabuda is a The New York Times best-selling creator of children's books. The artist began creating pop-up art at a young age and developed the talent into illustrating and authoring books. Sabuda maintains a Web site with instructions and projects for making your own pop-up books and cards. O

A bump key is designed to open pin-tumbler locks without requiring the specific key made for the lock. Bump keys have even valleys filed down low on the key. They are used in combination with a mallet or hammer. To use a bump key, insert it most of the way into a pin-tumbler lock and hit it with a m

Reformatting a memory card is a one-step process that prepares the card to be used in your digital camera to take additional pictures. After reformatting the card you can no longer see the digital pictures that were saved to it; however, the files are still on the card and will remain on the card un

A poem is a particular type of writing in which words are used as a medium for the creation of art. Poetry writers use language to express complex emotions or to evoke a particular response from their readers. They use many formats, choosing either a formal structure or informal "free" verse, employ

Some people like to add a personal touch when making their own cards. It's easy to create your own stamp with a few simple supplies bought from a craft store. If the design of your stamp is personalized and you want everyone to know who made it, include your signature on the stamp. This decision sho

A travel tote is a type of bag or light piece of luggage that is designed to easily hold things and be worn over the shoulder. Travel totes may have zippers that close at the top for plane or long-distance travel, or have no zipper at all for in-town shopping and trips to the gym. Many luggage and f

A Gunter's chain is used for surveying, and is 66 feet long with 100 connected links. Each link of the chain is joined with a ring to make a total length of 7.92 inches. Making your own Gunter's chain means you must fabricate each link and connecting ring by using metal wire. A jig or form is requir

The polished sheen of a beautifully crafted piece of pottery attracts those who appreciate craftsmanship -- as well as buyers. But getting that perfect glaze requires a patient process of trial and error that can often take significant time to master. Whether you are starting from scratch or using p

Tim Burton's "Alice is Wonderland" was one of the highest grossing films of 2010. It was released in March along with a game of the same name. In the game, the player must guide Alice through Underland. Throughout the adventure, she changes her size to overcome obstacles, using a potion to shrink an

Magazines go to a lot of trouble to make the pages they publish eye-catching and colorful. When you've finished reading a magazine, it seems like a waste to just toss it. You may have an entire stack of magazines and nothing to do with them. Put them to good use by using them as materials in crafts

Spinning a pen is an amusing way to pass the time while sitting in class or waiting in an office. Many of us have admired fellow students or colleagues who can spin a pen between their fingers with ease and learning to do so yourself can make you feel like a pro. The trick takes a little effort and

Few things are as disappointing as finding a favorite garment's zipper caught. In many occasions, an off-track zipper can render an article of clothing unwearable. With a little patience and diligence, you can correct most of these off-track zippers, thus restoring the clothing piece.