Condition doesn’t matter to me, I’m just looking for books, (mostly craft books) around 1930′s and earlier. Suggested Reading: Martha Stewart’s Handmade Holiday Crafts: 225 Inspired Projects for Year-Round CelebrationsJoin Martha Stewart for a celebration of handcrafted holidays all year-round! New Year’s – Valentine’s Day – Easter – Mother’s D… Read More >
Here’s an eBay photo of a wooden craft tool that resembles the one I purchased locally over the weekend: http://cgi.ebay.com/2-OLD-WOOD-Yarn-Winders-12-8_W0QQitemZ220544936081QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item335980a891 The person who sold it to me had no idea what it was used for. It’s identical to the longer of the two wooden tools in the photo. Mine has a wonderful patina on the [...]
I have a pre-WWII Japanese Geisha doll that is fixed to her stand. She and her clothing were hand made, and I want to restore her. She is covered in dust, and it’s making the colors look faded on her kimono. I’ve used a makeup brush(bought new just for this project) and a can of [...]
I need craft ideas for 50 antique bobbins that do not require painting over these antiques. All ideas are welcome though. They will not stand up on their own since they are the slim kind with a round end and an angled other end. Suggested Reading: The Encyclopedia of Oil Painting Techniques: A Unique Step-by-Step [...]
A while ago I received an unusual hook-type crafting tool. I’ve been crocheting since I was 8, and knitting for many years as well, but I’ve never seen anything like this. The tool is made of wood, about 18″ long, and has a hook on each end. It’s roughly 1/2″ in diameter. There was an [...]
We are a chinese factory major in producing antique imitation crafts,metal crafts,wooden crafts and so on. Our products including wine racks,CD Racks,antique car,3D picture frame,sled card,bird cage and so on. But how can find buyers for these products? Suggested Reading: First Words Flash Cards (Brighter Child Flash Cards)Brighter Child First Words Flash Cards offer children [...]
I just purchased a triple-plated silver serving set by Pelton Bros. and Co. It includes the tea/coffee pot, creamer, sugar canister, and waste container. They have the lids. It is engraved with an arts and crafts style flower design, with the engraved initials of the original owner. It has busts of women on the handles. [...]
I have a very old “shoebox type” box that is labeled Bucilla embroidery thrift kit “Little Mother & Daughter”. It is stamped kit no. 1673. I cant find anything anywhere that even comes close to it. I’d like to sell it on ebay but have no idea what to list it for. It looks old [...]
J.B. Construction Salisbury, IN supermedia , Additions , Antique Floor Restoration ,…… Suggested Reading: The Star Wars Craft BookGIVE IN TO THE POWER OF THE CRAFTY SIDE Chewbacca Sock Puppets. Ewok Flower Vases. AT-AT Herb Gardens. With The Star Wars Craft Book, fans … Read More >
