| Fine Arts and Crafts Festival Returning to Roberson! Painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelry makers and original artists alike will highlight the return of a two-day fine arts and crafts festival to Roberson Museum and Science Center this fall. pressconnects.com |
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream at Maker Faire Detroit One of the most popular spots at Maker Faire Detroit was the Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream booth. Deliciousness + Science = OM NOM NOMHomemade ice cream is instantly created, in a variety of custom flavors, by adding liquid nitrogen to the recipe at negative 320 degrees Farenheit. The nitrogen boils off and goes out the window, leaving behind the other ingredients frozen into a smooth, creamy dairy dessert. It is truly a spectacle to behold!Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Events | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Book Review + Giveaway: The Art of Metal Clay Jewelry artist and author Sherri Haab does it again with her revised and expanded edition of The Art of Metal Clay that also comes with an instructional DVD. This edition expands upon her 2004 bestseller with up to date info on new bronze and copper clays, information on firing with stones, new techniques on etching metal clay, and more. The book is perfect for a beginner as Haab goes over all the metal clay materials and techniques in the beginning of the book and her step-by-step instructions come with lots of close-up photos. You feel like you are working on the project with her! Learn how to make your own earrings, bracelets, necklaces, charms, broaches, buttons and more with this fantastic book.Book Giveaway Time!Three lucky CRAFT readers will win a copy of Bags in Bloom. Just tell us why you would like this book in the comments. All comments will be closed by 5pm PST on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. The lucky winners will be chosen randomly and announced later on the site. Good luck!Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Books and Magazines | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Woman crafts memories of bombed out Seven Kings home A former Redbridge resident recalls the day her childhood home was bombed in World War Two. ilfordrecorder.co.uk |
Eleni's Halloween Cupcakes Known for their "art cookies" and handcrafted pastry designing, Eleni's bakery in New York City's Chelsea Market has some unique Halloween cupcakes for the season. I spotted these last week and tried to think of a way to bring one home with me.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Food | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |