Before going to the step-by-step instructions on how to make natural soap, it would be good to understand first what makes natural soap natural. Soaps with fragrance oils and colorants made precisely for soap-making are not all-natural soaps because the mentioned ingredients are produced artificially. Traditionally, animal fat is used in soap-making but while this is of course natural, the use of vegetable fat instead of something that came from an animal has become more popular these days. The internet is filled with recipes showing how to make natural soap using vegetable... 

Often times, woodworking requires a person to work on different areas of a project or a large piece of wood. When this happens, woodworkers sometimes wish he has six or eight more hands and arms to hold that project or object in place. To hold things in place while working on some other area of the project, woodworkers employ the use of woodworking clamps. The greatest advantage of using a woodworking clamp is that you get more torque than a human hand. Simply put, a woodworking clamp exerts more force and strength than a mere human grip. Woodworking clamps come in different... 

The start of the millennium has seen a growing interest in the tradition of quilting. Indeed, despite numerous ways to pass the time in today’s digital world the popularity of quilting continues thanks to passionate quilters who make every effort to share their love of the craft to other people. These artists came up with quilting retreats in order to encourage more people to quilt. Quilting retreats as the name suggest provides an opportunity to anyone interested in quilting to learn the craft in a quiet place away from the daily bustles of life. It is a perfect time... 

For beginners who are not sure what their first quilting projects would be, there are many resources where you can get ideas for quilting projects. Browse through quilting books, online sites, catalogs and magazines. All of these feature quilting projects for beginners and experienced quilters alike. Here are a few easy quilting projects to get you started: * Easy Quilt You can make the quilt any size you want. You can start by cutting a cotton fabric into a 6-inch square. Fold this piece over to make a triangle with the wrong side of the fabric out. Then, sew each side but... 

Making glycerin soap at home is enjoyable. It is very easy and simple to make, plus, you can use it as soon as you finish making it. What is more, glycerin soaps make great all-occasion gifts and you can give it to anyone. If you are looking for instructions on how to make glycerin soap, you can find numerous recipes online. But of course before you start making glycerin soap, you would need to get the primary ingredient known as a glycerin soap base. This is easily available in craft stores and companies that sell candle and soap supplies. Glycerin is colorless and opaque.... 

How many times have you thought of knitting a sock but just don’t know where to start? Or probably you’re amongst the many that lacks the courage to begin. When you think about the turning of the heels, do you tremble with fear just like the most? Don’t fuss and fret, help is on the way. A huge number of the population wish they could start knitting socks but are just extremely terrified of its complexity. Yes, it may look hard and confusing at first especially if you are working with multiple needles. The rule of the thumb is just trust, trust in yourself... 

When a piece of wooden furniture is finished, the wood grain and surface makes it look natural and pretty. However, the furniture would even look better if the grain is emphasized. Or, it may look more beautiful if the wood is of a different shade or tint that can only come from aged wood or a kind of wood not present in your area. There is a way to achieve this effect. This method involves the use of wood stains. A wood stain is made up of pigments, solvent and binder. These components are also present in paint. But unlike paint which is made up of equal parts of the three... 

Quilting has played a part in the history of man. The craft was actually discovered way back in the 17th century and were made evident in different countries all over the world, mainly used in soldier’s armor and bed coverings and warm blankets to ward off the intense winter. In the United States, there gave a number of decades where quilting enjoyed unrivaled popularity in many households. In fact a lot people women would hand down their quilts from one generation to another or make some memory blocks to stitch lovingly all the wonderful milestones in their lives. If... 

Vermont-crafted product usually conjures up an image of an old, long-bearded man up on a mountain, carving a dining room table out of maple. Why is that so? Handcrafters in Vermont are known all over the world for their originality and quality of their works. Vermont is a symbol of craftsmanship quality for years. Paul Greenberg of the Boston Globe writes: “A product labeled “Made in Vermont” – whether herb-infused maple syrup, pineapple pepper jam, or chai water buffalo yogurt – is worth to 10 percent more than the same product made elsewhere.”... 

A lathe is basically a tool which spins a material for various operations like drilling, deformation, sanding, knurling and cutting. The most common of materials can be metal, plastic or wood. In explaining the operational premise of a lathe, a potter’s wheel would be the best lathe to mention. A spinning mount point is utilized in “shaping” the material, to whatever shape it should be fashioned to. A wood lathe is a lathe aimed to do operations with pieces of wood. Be it for sanding, or shaping, a wood lathe is a specialized woodworking tool, often used...