Collecting Asian Art: “Porcelain”By:-Ruca Martin
Porcelain is an integral thread of the fabric of Chinese culture In the 14th century, while Europeans were still eating from low-fired earthenware or wooden dishes, the Chinese had developed the first underglazed porcelain
How to Keep Your Desk For Scrapbooking OrganizedBy:-Ruca Martin
Having a separate desk for scrapbooking is an excellent idea and a good investment when you really love this hobby and indulge in it often Since there are so many small items you use for making scrapbooks, and because you need to keep the pages and paper nice and neat and free of damage, it is a good idea to have a separate area for your supplies
Scrapbooking Business: Become a Scrapbooking ExpertBy:-Ruca Martin
We all want to be passionate about our careers, and turning an enjoyable hobby into a career is one way to accomplish that As a scrapbooker, you may have already considered becoming an independent scrapbooking consultant or opening your own scrapbooking store, but here are a few more ideas to start a scrapbooking business
Christmas In HawaiiBy:-deborah sawyer
Tells about the history of Christmas in Hawaii and how it is different from most places. Gives ideas for gift giving including Hawaiian Santas.
Use of Color in Graphic DesignBy:-Ruca Martin
What Is Color
In 1666, English scientist Sir Isaac Newton discovered that when pure white light is passed through a prism, it separates into all of the visible colors
Borge Mogensen – Furniture DesignersBy:-Ruca Martin
Born in Denmark in 1914, Borge Mogensen became qualified as a cabinetmaker at the age of 20 He, like many of the other furniture designers from Denmark, studied at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts and then at the Furniture School of the Academy of Fine Arts from 1938 to 1942
Crazy Fun CraftsBy:-Ruca Martin
Crafts can get a little bit boring when you always do the same thing over and over again Kids and adults both get bored easy when not being entertained any longer
Different Types of DollsBy:-Ruca Martin
Most doll collectors are aware of the many different types of dolls that can be collected However, a newcomer to doll collecting may find that it appears to be quite overwhelming at first
Collecting Asian ArtBy:-Ruca Martin
Getting Started
I give beginning collectors the following formula for roughly determining the value of an art object:
Value = Materials + Age + Workmanship
What this means and how you apply it could mean the difference between acquiring a collection that is merely pretty and one that has investment potential, or will be a much-appreciated inheritance