Where can I find leatherworking supplies and leather at a storefront on Long Island, preferably Suffolk County? All I've found are hat shops or defunct addresses.
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posted by lettuchi
on May 1, 2013 -
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Could someone suggest an easy holiday craft project (less than 30 minutes) for a 3rd grade class to complete during their holiday party?
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posted by victoriab
on Dec 17, 2012 -
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Is it possible to make a pop-up card without the pixellated look? I have searched Google to no avail.
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posted by luciddream928
on Dec 15, 2012 -
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I need ideas for gifts my son could make for Christmas that don't require any artistic skill at all. He's ten, and has issues with fine motor skills. When he's asked to do artwork, it's not much more than scribbles and stick figures. I need to do cheap gifts this year, so I'm going to have his younger sister make bookmarks for him, and some relatives. To balance that, I'd like him to make gifts for his two grandfathers. The grandfathers don't have any particular hobbies, one is nearly blind and housebound. I don't want to ask him to do artwork, because it will frustrate him to compare to his sister's better skills. Any thoughts?
posted by saffry
on Nov 30, 2012 -
27 answers
I want to buy square pillow forms and make the covers myself. I want the forms to be at least 16" but larger is better. The cushions will be used by heavy people for lower back support or for head support when lying down in the couch. What sort of pillow is NOT going to compress over time to become a sad, flat pancake pillow? Assume a complete lack of knowledge regarding pillow ingredients, brands, types and sources.
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posted by cranberrymonger
on Nov 28, 2012 -
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Hello crafty-folks! It's 2012 & once again I have realized that I have not learned to knit in time to give everyone handmade scarves for the holidays. So what new awesome projects can you suggest for holiday gift-giving?
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posted by Ys
on Nov 7, 2012 -
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Seeking your ideas for free or inexpensive crafts for adults that can be completed within 2-3 hours with very little instruction required. Striving for a fun process and a pleasing end product. No worthless, ugly or junky, please.
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posted by AnOrigamiLife
on Oct 24, 2012 -
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Have you ever manned a booth at a carnival, fair, or expo? I'm running a booth and selling items at a weekend fair that will benefit a volunteer organization. What do I need to know?
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posted by Fairchild
on Oct 5, 2012 -
23 answers
What store would have a rivet-like thing (small!) that I could pick up today or tomorrow to make a more discreet version of this style
bracelet?
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posted by tilde
on Aug 17, 2012 -
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I'd like to get/make a gift for a breast cancer survivor. I am moderately crafty. Gift ideas?
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posted by mooza
on Jul 25, 2012 -
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I'm having the train removed from my wedding dress-- what can I do with the leftover material as a keepsake?
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posted by EmilyClimbs
on Jul 5, 2012 -
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What are some movie quotes that sound like mantras, maxims, or other sayings, and would thereby make good cross stitch samplers?
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posted by Ambrosia Voyeur
on Jun 10, 2012 -
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What would be a romantic keepsake (intended for my wife) that I could craft out of a plastic credit card-shaped hotel door key?
posted by TheManChild2000
on Jun 9, 2012 -
18 answers
Suitable glue to bond glass to ceramics - must dry clear, and be dishwasher proof (or at least waterproof)
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posted by robintw
on Jun 1, 2012 -
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Boyfriend has a solid-colored teal silk necktie he was forced to buy for a wedding. He says he'll never wear it again in it's current state as it is too "prom-y". Anything I can do to either a) make the tie more interesting (ex. a pattern) and thus wearable or b) put it to some other crafty use?
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posted by jorlyfish
on May 20, 2012 -
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You know those miniature dioramas you sometimes find in Chinese restaurants, the ones made out of something like bamboo shavings (?), usually scenes of some trees, a bridge and a small temple or gazebo, set in a little glass box/frame?
My Google-fu is weak - my young son is disappoint (he would love one for his birthday)...
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posted by progosk
on May 18, 2012 -
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What kind of thoughtful yet not-time-expensive gift can I make my sister for her new baby?
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posted by Liesl
on Apr 30, 2012 -
23 answers
What word would I used to describe an attitude of deliberate, patient excellence as in a craft or vocation?
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posted by Kamhead
on Apr 11, 2012 -
14 answers
Do you know about building mobiles? Looking for book recommendations, your favorite mobile makers (or mobiles) and any tips and tricks for finding balance with mobiles.
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posted by amanda
on Apr 3, 2012 -
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I'm making some paperboard coasters, but I'd like to seal them so that they won't pick up coffee rings. What sealant would be best?
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posted by you're a kitty!
on Mar 7, 2012 -
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I have a blog that used to have some readership. I think I got people interested mostly by participating in food blog events (where someone hosts on their blog, names a theme, and then everyone makes something, blogs about it, and gets a link in the event post. There are so many of these that there are even blogs that aggregate all the food blog events). Then I had to move my blog and lost most of my visitors. Also I now post a lot more art/craft content than food. I assumed there would be similar things for my new topics, but I just can't find them. Do you know of any recurring art/craft blog events with open participation, or any websites that catalog such things?
posted by lgyre
on Feb 27, 2012 -
4 answers
Can I teach myself to be a silversmith? More specifically, I want to make nice rings, with drusy and cut stones, and maybe some raw brass pendants. But how do I start?
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posted by ohmansocute
on Feb 7, 2012 -
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My elderly mother needs a project or three to do during the winter. What can you suggest?
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posted by Ookseer
on Jan 10, 2012 -
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a bunch of 4th graders want to raise money by selling crafts they make. I want to know more about this kind of kids business.
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posted by akomom
on Jan 3, 2012 -
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I need ideas! I have two love letters that I would like to display, or archive in an attractive way, and give as a gift to the letter writers.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 20, 2011 -
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I want to buy some craft beads for a friend in the USA (I'm in the UK), but don't know the exact type of beads she uses, or where's best to buy them from, and I don't want to ask her directly as it's a surprise.
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posted by emc
on Dec 17, 2011 -
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Where can I find resources on the web or in print for great art-making and unique crafty ideas for adults?
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posted by Miko
on Nov 3, 2011 -
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Getting back into letter writing. Thinking about using wax seals, looking for some information.
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posted by dbirchum
on Nov 1, 2011 -
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What supplies & book should I get for an adult that wants to get started making their own perfumes? I'm looking to spend around $75 for everything.
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posted by Brent Parker
on Oct 20, 2011 -
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Last winter, our small-town nonprofit arts organization decided it wanted to do something during our long dark winters to bring people together to be creative in its gallery space. Thus was born free weekly
drop-in adult creative time. Problem is, people don't go. How do we change this?
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posted by AnOrigamiLife
on Oct 11, 2011 -
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I'm going to try to make a Kaneda (from Akira) costume for Halloween.
What craft materials do I want to use to make this happen?
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posted by justkevin
on Oct 5, 2011 -
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My boyfriend wants a piñata full of condoms, nips (airline-sized bottles of alcohol), and fireworks for his birthday. How do I make a piñata shaped like a T-Rex holding a can of PBR? Where do I find (plastic!) nips in Chicago? How do I go about obtaining fireworks when they're illegal in Illinois?
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posted by Juliet Banana
on Sep 18, 2011 -
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Where, in America (or Southern Canada), can I attend workshops to learn about British hurdle-making, traditional fence-making, and other coppice crafts? Preferably, in the Midwest, but anywhere East of the Rockies would be considered.
posted by Chrischris
on May 10, 2011 -
1 answer
I'm getting ready to dye Easter eggs with my kids, ages 7, 9, 11 and 14. Do you have any tips for decorating easter eggs? Our repertoire consists of using two colors, crayons, and putting on stickers. My google-fu is failing me.
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posted by craniac
on Apr 23, 2011 -
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Crochet-filter: Can you tell me how to make the edging of an afghan not be bunched up and stupid-looking?
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posted by motsque
on Apr 19, 2011 -
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