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Tell us here... My main art, hobby, craft is ....: Hi, I started ArtHobby.co.uk to spread the 'word' about paper clay. Although paper clay has been around for many years, it is still not as widely known about as it deserves to be.

Due to the many questions about other hobbies and crafts that I have received from members, it became clear that there are many people looking for somewhere to learn new crafts and share their own knowledge.

You can do that here. So please don't be shy, get stuck in, write about your arts and crafts, hobbies etc in the artists blogs section and post photos or videos to help others discover something new.

We also have a range of books on sale in the craft shop area - View Craft Books etc, and lots more for you to find throughout the site.

If you need any help or have a question, please message me.

enjoy, Diane

I joined Art hobby to:: learn a new craft, connect with other crafters & artists, share techniques and advice, all of the above

I would also like to learn how to :: (none above) just to chat with others

Which Country or Town are you located?: Chester UK

Tell Us More (we'd like to get to know you better). About Me and My Art, Hobby, Craft:: I am located in Chester UK.

I love art, hobbies and crafts. Although I have sold well and still exhibit/sell locally, it is the creative process and experimentation with a variety of mediums that inspires me to be creative.

Here is some of my cheshire artist abstract work - (early online gallery beginnings)

Here I mutter on about anything, everything and all sorts as a mum with kids

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Diane Stafford commented on Natalia Kravchenko's blog post 'SoS! Please help, Im struggling with my cold porcelain.. :('

Hi Natalia, I experienced the same things with my first couple of tries with cold porcelain. All I did was to seal it in an air tight container and use it the next day. It was more workable rather than soft and floppy :-) We'll have to call in the...

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Paper Clay

Discuss Paper Clay, how to make it, use it, your experiments and show your creations

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Diane Stafford added a discussion to the group Cold Porcelain

Dina Needs Help

Member Dina added a blog article which was really a cry for help with her cold porcelain cracking etc... If anyone is free to help her, please do give her a message here. http://arthobbycrafts.ning.com/profile/dinaokba Diane

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Diane Stafford commented on Murtuza Charania's blog post 'French Flower Beading...'

Hi Joyce, thanks for that, hope its ok, I've got the links here from your flickr site in case anyone else wants to look :-) Beaded Flowers by Joyce and Beaded Bonsai Trees Very beautiful - thanks for sharing

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Diane Stafford commented on Eric's blog post 'Etch glass that I have done'

I'll let everyone know when the issue is fixed, but I'm in the hands of the tech guys!! Let's hope they are quick :-) thanks Eric

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Glass Etching Pattern Tutorial by Eric

Further to Eric's article blog here: Glass Etching Eric is planning on preparing his glass etching pattern tutorial for members wanting to know more about it. If you have a particular pattern that you want Eric to demonstrate, please let him kno...

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Glass Etching Pattern Tutorial by Eric

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Diane Stafford commented on Eric's blog post 'Etch glass that I have done'

oops sorry folks - Eric's link is the right one to see all the glass etching patterns

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At 2:07am on November 17, 2009, Meire Bari said…: Tks Diane,
You ask me how i seal my CP. I use Krylon (Matte Finish).
Take Care,
Meire.

At 3:49pm on November 16, 2009, dina okba said…: thanks diane you are so kind i will contact her
thanks

At 7:11am on November 16, 2009, dina okba said…: hi diane this is dina a new member i like your work so much and i did your cold porcelain pva glue recip its soft but i cant sick things in my work (handa.arms or other diferant parts needed) it comes out when dry and lots of crackes apers when drying than the whol thing is broken so said dont know wher is the problem and how to fix it do i have to put my work when finsh in the oven?if yes for how long?please if you can help me yhanks
ps.excuse my english spelling.

At 3:36am on November 14, 2009, Meire Bari said…: In fact one of my twin sons has asked me to do the Mario. Then the other asked me Luigi.
And now I'm doing the Banjo kazooie for my eldest son.
My three kids keep me very busy.
Thanks again.
Hugs,
Meire.

At 10:48pm on November 13, 2009, Meire Bari said…: Thank you Diane. It was not easy .... but with much patience and concentration I could ....!
Have a great weekend.
Meire.

At 2:25am on November 11, 2009, Allison B. said…: Again, this is why I love blogging to you all! Diane, you have been so instrumental in my growth as an artist over these past 9 months. Your feedback and encouragement has help me stay true this challenge and I thank you ! I now have to start planning what next year's blog will be about. If you have any requests or suggestions I open to all ideas! Take care!

Allison B. : )

At 8:19pm on November 9, 2009, Katy B. said…: Thanks Di.
It has been quite a work in progress and it has been fun, thanks to others who have been there with me to make it happen.
:-)
Katy

At 3:14pm on November 4, 2009, Allison B. said…: Thank you for the well wishes on the show. I always get a little tense about upcoming shows. I tried to make sure to have new pieces for the show. I will be taking photos of the new pieces so that I can feature them in my blog. I thank you again and will let everyone know how it goes.
Take care!!! : )

At 9:06pm on October 26, 2009, Deb Steady said…: Thank you immeasurably for sending the information today regarding "how to make molds". There will be a bit of fine tuning here in the U.S.A. for products, but it will be easy. I look forward to reading it thoroughly and making my "buy" list.
Thank you also for your support and lifting words encouraging me to sell. Sure, maybe there is a bit of, well, shyness (maybe) which keeps me from taking it to the next level. I'll be hoping to continue to learn. Yes, this an exciting vanguard for me. You are like a fairy godmother for me... and here I was, unsuspecting. Could it be any more of a lovely surprise? I think not.
thank you thank you thank you