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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 know. Or why not pop over to his glass etching threa… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on November 20, 2009 at 12:37am — No Comments

Wedding Cake Topper Decorations with Cold Porcelain by Katy Buck

Congratulations to: AHC Member Katy Buck Cold Porcelain expert Katy Buck has released her latest e-book. Her co… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on November 8, 2009 at 6:00pm — 7 Comments

Creative Artists and Copyright

Every artist has, or will, at some time during their creative career fall prey to having their work copied or even stolen. I recall an artist finding her design being printed on tee-shirts in, I think it was New York if I remember correctly, and it was just by chance that her frie… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on October 24, 2009 at 7:33pm — No Comments

Featured Art Hobby Craft Member : Paula M

Featured Artist : Paula M, from Leeds, UK Paula has not been a member of art hobby crafts for very long, yet she delights us with her excellent drawings and painting. She almost sculpts the human form with her pencil and paints, capturing the muscle tension and movement and the mood in her subjects. View Paula's slideshow of her work:

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Added by Diane Stafford on October 24, 2009 at 7:30pm — 3 Comments

1000 People Wanted Free Art and They Got It

I didn't hear about this until it was too late, otherwise I'd have taken a trip down to London! The Barbican Centre, held the Free Art Fair where over 50 pieces of artwork were exhibited, but with a difference;

On the last day of the show, the visiting public were be able to take away one piece of art of their choice for free.

Over 50 acclaimed artists give away their works for free in the last ever Free Art Fair "A serious alternative to the commercial art f… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on October 22, 2009 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments

Creative Membership Sites for Crafts People

Creative Membership Sites for Crafts People I know a few AHC and other people who have thought about creating a membership site for crafts people, with a view to earning regular income or as many term, passive income. When I say 'passive' it doesn't mean that there isn't a lot of work involved in using a membership site path as your business model. This model works well in a tightly focused niche, where your members are going to be very interested in learning more about that specific crafts t… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on October 5, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Successful Candle Making at Home in Time for Christmas

What on earth am I doing thinking about successful candle making at home in time for Christmas! CHRISTMAS! If you can't beat them join them? You may not know this, no, not candle making, but Christmas 2009 started in August in the North of UK in a small Town near Rochdale called Milnrow, where I happen to have been born incidentally. The Town's residents even made it onto the National news for being the first place in the UK to start off the Christmas festivities, well, h… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on September 5, 2009 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Drawing Perspective and The Art of Illusion

Drawing in perspective can be a tricky challenge for beginners, and experienced artists when drawing even something familiar from a new or an unusual perspective. This video although based on presenting the art of illusion demonstrates how despite the perspective of the table being different, the size of the table top, when drawing, is the same.

A little more about perspective: In this video you can see how perspective is achieved. This drawing is for creating a room… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on September 3, 2009 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Walter Ralston Oil Painting | Composition Dutch Style

Walter Ralston, deceased, was related to our slightly famous relative John Ralston. For more information about John Ralston read the earlier article here Manchester Artist John Ralston This video shows you the Walter Ralston painting I mention in the John Ralston article.

The video is a little wobbly, yet I'm sure you can get a s… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on August 3, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

The Art and Craft of Recycling to Create Something New

Do you recycle other resources in order to create your "new" art and craft items? I'm asking because my friend Karen over at Pledging for Change is running an 'ethical business' competition which has kindly been donated by one of her members (Creatively Minded Design) - you can see the details here = Pl… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on July 20, 2009 at 4:00pm — 5 Comments

Ron Gutman Arts and Crafts Slideshow

Ron Gutman, featured member. Arts and crafts slideshow inspirations. I'm seriously considering moving country (again), as I'd really like Ron as a handy neighbor, art inspiration and 'art teacher'. I'd be one of those pesky type neighbors who drop by all the time... wanting to learn more .... I mean, who couldn't be inspired to take up a new art or craft when you see his work. Such talent and skill Ron, air dry clay flowers - gorgeous works :-)

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Added by Diane Stafford on June 18, 2009 at 1:27am — 5 Comments

Daisy Clay - AHC Member Releases New Air Dry Clay

Art Hobby Craft Member Tarapat and partner of ThaiFlowerArt.com release a new air dry clay called "Daisy Clay". As well as the Daisy Clay itself, Thai flower Art have a great range of How to ebooks, which aren't really ebooks as you might know them - they… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on June 11, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Making a Statement in Blood for Art

Great art video by a young artist Phil Hansen actually paints in his own blood, painted into plaster bandages to create one of his art works. Chest painting.... erm, well, I guess not in public for me (bet you're relieved ) :) Love the last piece, on a circular, spinning canvas. This creates his self portrait, but with the words of ordinary people. Words that changed their lives. How powerful art can be! Enjoy Di Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on June 10, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

The Art of SEO - 7 Deadly SEO Mistakes and How to Avoid Them!

As an AHC member, you should already understand the importance of the internet for reaching more people with the presence of your art and craft works. If you have your own website or blog, you should know a little, if not more advanced, SEO and how it can help you promote your work online. These… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on May 25, 2009 at 3:58pm — No Comments

Arts & Craft Challenge

Allison has posted her Arts & Craft Challenge for Week Seven and for some strange reason, yet again, our 'easy to use' membership site is not allowing the feature blog post function, so please click through above link to view Allisons latest challenge jewelry item. Oh what fun technology is.... lol :-) cheers Diane Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on April 28, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Easter Feature Book ~ The Rat Trap

Easter Feature Book "The Rat Trap"

A family collaboration took the story idea for a Childrens book, combined the written work with the artistic illustrations of Art Hobby Craft member Katy Buck to create "The Rat Trap". A mini adventure, delightfully written with beautifully illust

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Added by Diane Stafford on March 26, 2009 at 12:00am — 2 Comments

Jewelry Business Building Secrets

**Brand New for 2009** Jewelry Business Building Secrets offers an interesting collection of resources, tips and guidance : How to position yourself and your je… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on March 5, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

The Art and Craft of eCommerce

The Art and Craft of eCommerce : Survey

If you could spare a couple of minutes of your time to complete this short survey it would really be appreciated as it's your experience and opinions that will make this a great resource. Read the full… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on February 10, 2009 at 3:00am — No Comments

Handcrafted Writers Wanted for Valentines Day?

Valentines Day is fast approaching and as Richard of Richard Ink points out "It seems to be that one little Holiday that just sneaks up on you -- and then -- BAM! It's here." If you have had… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on February 7, 2009 at 7:55pm — No Comments

Advertising & Marketing Your Art Craft and Handmade Jewelry : Rules & Regulations

Advertising and Marketing Your Art Craft and handmade Jewelry on the Internet: Rules of the Road "The Internet connects advertisers and marke… Continue

Added by Diane Stafford on January 30, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments