End of Day Treasures

Handmade Pottery - First Steps in The Preparation For Working With Clay
By Betty Grandy
One of the most important steps in working with clay is to prepare it before throwing or hand building. Wedging clay should always be worked on a plaster or canvas surface. It is usually easier if you are standing. I use a [...]

Artisan Handmade Jewelry for the Refined Lady
By Pierre Perissel
When considering spending money on jewelry, not that many women think about artisan handmade jewelry. Most ladies will probably go to the nearest department store first to browse their jewelry collections. On their way out, they might visit one or two jewelry stores to see what they [...]

Artisans and money

Last night husband came across Joseph W. Rollings web site and ordered his book entitled “Artisans and Money”.  Since he is selling the book himself here and does not have an affiliate program, I am not making any money from this article but I do think it is worth bringing to your attention.  [...]

Sculpting the Human Head in Clay
By Adam M. Reeder
There are a few important things to get right when sculpting the human head. These points will give you a good foundation for making your sculpture look realistic. These are tips that many artist fail to do when sculpting the head.
1. Start with an armature - It’s [...]

Which Tools Do You Require For Painting?
By Anna Meenaghan
Materials are important to the artist and like all things in life, it is better to obtain the best that you can possibly afford. Painting is not always an easy craft - so your tools are very important to you.
For example, if you choose mediocre materials the [...]