Craft Techniques

Creating Capiz Ornaments in the Philippines
Posted Mar 18th, 2009 in Craft Techniques, Public

Capiz is a shell that is harvested off of the coast of the Philippines.

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Jewelry Making in Mexico
Posted Nov 7th, 2008 in Metal, Craft Techniques

The artisans of Union Progresista Artesanal (UPA) in Mexico make jewelry using silver, brass, or a metal alloy called alpaca, which is a combination of copper, nickel and zinc.

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Raffia Dyeing in Madagascar
Posted Oct 17th, 2008 in Textiles, Craft Techniques, Public

The Raffia palm is a grass-like plant native to Madagascar that is used for weaving and crocheting. To give the rafia its color, it is gathered and soaked in buckets of water.

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Looms from Around the World
Posted Sep 18th, 2008 in Textiles, Craft Techniques
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Share Tips and Ideas with Other Metal Artists
Posted May 23rd, 2008 in Metal, Craft Techniques

This forum is a great way to share ideas on different aspects of working with metal with other artisans!

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Find General Craft Information Here
Posted May 23rd, 2008 in Craft Techniques

The Craft Site Directory lets you search for different crafting category resources such as websites and forums.

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