Silver is the form of metallic element that has been widely used for minting coins since ancient times. It is the oldest element used for coinage. Among the earliest known people accounted for using silver as legal tender and for minting coins are the Greeks. However, the first recorded account of using silver are the Lydians, a group of people in Asia Minor which is now Turkey. The Lydians first introduced silver coins as early 660 BC. The rarity, luster and other good qualities of silver are the factors of its being a precious metal. People value its use for coinage even... 

Trolls, generally, are ugly mythical creatures thought to live under bridges. Well, perhaps most of us have seen troll dolls and the common thing we can say about them is “they look ugly”. Contrastingly, troll beads impress charming designs, which may often make us forget that they are named “troll beads”. But what’s in the name? Troll beads make beautiful jewelry items. Each bead tells its own history that is inspired greatly for one by mythology since trolls are actually fairies believed to possess magical powers that help fulfill your wishes.... 

Coin collecting isn’t just a plain hobby. It involves careful studying and planning. Successful coin collectors just didn’t have sheer luck in getting rare coins. You have to know all the basics about coins – which coins are good and how to identify authentic rarity of coins. To make it big in collecting coins, you have got to learn the real secrets of the trade. Firstly, a rare coin collector needs to look for coins that have supply inadequacies, those with real historical significance. Learn from rare coin experts. These group of people are only a hand few,... 

If you will trace the history of quilting, you will probably be astounded to learn that the craft actually existed as early as 17th century. We can safely assume that a lot of people probably recognized the usefulness of quilted materials when it comes to warding off intense winter and act as a cushion for soldier’s armors. Nowadays, quilts are mainly used to adorn and keep the bed warm and basically a great interior accent to hang in walls. If you are planning to learn the basics of quilting and make use of it as a constructive hobby of sorts, then you must first be able... 

Do you know of a person who is a reflection of living out loud the innate talent from the time of conception? When you talk about the craft of embroidery designs, Jenny Haskins keeps on ringing a bell. She is an artist that has employed on disparate mediums, from glazing the porcelain to painting the canvas. If you stand in front of her for quite a long period, you will most likely end up seeing yourself on a sketch. Antique Cutwork Lace is among Jenny Haskins embroidery designs that have been created in a digital format. The approach was intended for people to be able to apply... 

Organic cleansing products are now crowding the pharmaceutical market because customers need these for their skin to glow naturally. If you worry about the harms and dangers of chemicals composing the many pharmaceutical products available today, you should resort to organic, homemade products. Like beauty soaps, as one of the most used beauty products especially by meticulous women, a lot of consumers are now into organic and homemade bars. They have also become particular as to how the natural plant or animal components naturally give beauty. Glycerin soaps are just few of... 

Beading is currently becoming one of the fastest growing forms of art. People of all ages and sexes are now considering it and many have turned it into passion and even into a tool for a very profitable business. Although a popular pastime, beading is not an easy venture. In the first place, you need to think about a particular design in order to develop a piece. Aside from that, beads now come in a number of forms. They vary in terms of color, sizes, shapes, and styles. They also differ according to the amount attached to each and every bead. With this, it’s no wonder... 

When you have decided to buy a knitting machine, your decision has just begun. Unlike sewing machines, knitting machines maybe one of the most complicated gizmos ever built. It comes with wires, springs, buttons, and hooks may be enough to contact the outer space. It is sometimes referred to as a knitting loom or a knitting frame. A knitting machine is made for the purpose of hastening the naturally time consuming process of knitting. It is categorized into two kinds – motor assisted or hand powered which both have predetermined bed of hooked needles. Patterns and stitches... 

The lowly fabric flannel could scarcely be considered to have any potential in creating great sewing pieces. However, in the world of quilting, flannel along with wool felt is among the highly preferable material to use when making some intricate quilting designs. This is mainly because the fabric is considerably more pliant and supple in comparison to other fabric materials available in the market today. Aside from this quilting flannel conjures some warm and homey thoughts of curling in bed with your very own flannel quilt. The fabric’s quiet simplicity apparently draws... 

If you have just discovered the wonderful art of knitting, then you are probably overwhelmed with the foreign looking tools that are considered a staple in this craft. One of the most important materials that are commonly used today is the knitting loom, or otherwise known as knitting boards or Amish looms. This gadget recently came into popularity by Knifty Knitter process, and is considered to be the descendant of the traditional frame looms. A knitting loom features some grooved pegs that are evenly spaced right along its central frame. The pegs are used to wrap the yarn...