1943 Copper Penny Spotting A Fake

Copper Plated 1943 Fakes At one time genuine 1943 Steel pennies were copper plated and sold as novelty items at coin shows and flea markets. Many of these coins were then spent and ended up in circulation alongside genuine Lincoln cents. Over time, people would find these copperplated steel pennies and think that they found a rare mint error. When they took these coins to a coin dealer, the coin dealer would hold a magnet over the penny, and the steel underneath the copper plating would attract the penny to the magnet....

January 3, 2023 · 3 min · 463 words · Eva Jackson

30 Great Tiny Planters You Can Make Yourself

This idea is from the two bloggers at The Sorry Girls. This glass coffee pot hack is from A Charming Project and features small Tillandsia plants, some green moss, decorative aquarium stones, and a decoration or two. This idea comes from the Always Rooney website, from Courtney Weston. You’ll find this idea and more crochet cuteness at Tournicote à Cloche-Pied. The talented DIYer behind the Rancho Reubidoux website created this rusty redo....

January 3, 2023 · 1 min · 138 words · Alan Davila

35 Free Cross Stitch Patterns For All Levels

The free cross-stitch patterns available here can work for everyone, no matter whether you’re new to stitching or if you’ve been doing cross stitch for years. There are five basic stitches in cross stitch, but the most common stitch is the basic cross stitch. A beginner pattern would only use this stitch, while more advanced patterns would use the other stitches in addition to the cross stitch. Also, the size and number of thread colors used increases the difficulty of the pattern....

January 3, 2023 · 10 min · 2045 words · Karrie Alexander

A Guide To The Different Crochet Skill Levels

All of the free crochet patterns offered on The Spruce Crafts tell what you should know before you begin. Plus, you can find lots of tutorials for stitches and special methods so you feel confident and ready to crochet! Patterns follow the Craft Yarn Council’s guidelines for crochet skill levels, with some overlap between them. We have patterns categorized by skill levels, plus many of the patterns list when there is overlap....

January 3, 2023 · 3 min · 636 words · Clifford Copper

A Quick Guide To Basic Pottery Tools

While not every tool is absolutely necessary, this selection will make working with clay much easier and elevate the final look. With that in mind, here are the supplies needed for a basic toolkit that every new potter should obtain when starting out with clay. These tools are useful in cutting large lumps of clay and also in removing thrown ware from the potter’s wheel. When throwing off the mound, fishing line or other very flexible cut-off lines work best....

January 3, 2023 · 2 min · 232 words · Mardell Wilson

Advanced Crochet Patterns Stitches And Techniques

1902 Crocheted Bead Chatelaine (Purse)1914, 1917 Single Tassels (7 patterns)1914, 1951 Edgings with Crocheted Rings1915 Crochet Edging on Fabric Circle1915 Finger-Purse Coin Purse1915 Venetian Collar, Lace Edging1915 Venetian Grapes and Leaves Appliques1917 Filet Doily with Cluster Edging1917 Fleur-de-lis Handbag & Shells Shoulder Bag1917 Fringe1917 Knot Stitch Flower Sachet1917 - 1940s Hats (7 patterns)1919 Filet Crochet Edging1920 Birds Filet Crochet Sweater1920 Butterfly Filet Crochet Yoke1920s Filet Crochet Rose Yoke1920s Flower/Clover Edging1920 Knot Stitch Edgings1920s Knot Stitch Yoke1920s Man’s Ski Hat with Chin Strap1920s Tam (Hat) with Rose1921 Rose Filet Crochet Fringed Sweater1923 Tasseled Edging1940s Handbags1940s Three-tassel Curtain Pull1949 Double Ruffled Doily (Swirl Center)...

January 3, 2023 · 2 min · 274 words · Larry Rodgers

All About Crocheting With Wire

Wire comes packaged in many different ways. Sometimes you find it packaged on spools, as pictured here. Sometimes you can find value packs comprised of much smaller spools of wire. Sometimes you find packages of wire where the wire is simply coiled; it isn’t on a spool at all. All have their advantages and disadvantages. So far, a crafter’s favorite is the larger spools pictured at left. There’s enough wire on the spool to make most projects you would want to make, and it’s easy to unwind wire as needed....

January 3, 2023 · 4 min · 724 words · Donna Marley

All About Pink Depression Glass

Patterns Depression glass comes in an array of collectible patterns including Tea Room, Princess, Royal Lace, Mayfair, and American Sweetheart. However, these sought-after patterns are difficult to find in pairs or as a set. Even certain individual pieces, like the Sierra-Adam butter dish, are next to impossible to find at a fair price. So, modern collectors follow the contemporary philosophy of mixing patterns and pairing rare pieces with other, more affordable options....

January 3, 2023 · 4 min · 776 words · Judy Appleton

Armageddon Tiebreakers Armageddon Games In Chess

The use of the Armageddon tiebreaker is controversial, particular at the World Championship level; luckily, in high-level events, it is often used only as a measure of last resort, and no World Championship match has ever made it to (or near) an Armageddon tiebreak. Armageddon Rules In an Armageddon or “sudden death” tiebreak game, the players first draw lots to determine which color they would like to be. The exact specifications – particularly when it comes to time limits – may vary, but the same general structure is always in place....

January 3, 2023 · 3 min · 514 words · Josie Wyant

Artists And Copyright Painting From Reference Photos

One question typically goes something like this: “If a photograph is in a reference book or field guide, can I legally use it to create a painting?” The answer is not an easy one, and it really depends on how you are using the photo. Is it purely for reference or are you copying it while you paint? Using a Photo as a Reference First of all, keep this in mind: books or websites are copyrighted, and the photos within them are also copyrighted, either by the publisher or the photographer....

January 3, 2023 · 4 min · 805 words · Mattie Perez

Beadwork Projects Guides How Tos

January 3, 2023 · 0 min · 0 words · Lorraine Cryderman

Choosing And Using Router Bits For Woodworking

January 3, 2023 · 0 min · 0 words · Doris Robison

Crocheted Blanket Gets Narrow At The Top

Solutions for Stitches That Get Narrow This is a really common problem for beginners, and even experienced crocheters, to have. In most cases, the solution is really simple (in theory, anyway.) Count your stitches, either as you work, or after you’ve completed each row. Make sure you have exactly the number of stitches you are supposed to have. It sounds to me like you are crocheting fewer stitches per row as you work up....

January 3, 2023 · 2 min · 420 words · Angela Gamez

Cross Stitch Blogs You Should Be Following

January 3, 2023 · 0 min · 0 words · Shanda Pratt

Dana Hinders Origami Expert For The Spruce Crafts

January 3, 2023 · 0 min · 0 words · Thomas Miller

Difference Between Trust And Society In India

SEE ALSO: Can an NRI Become a Trustee? SEE ALSO: Can a government employee become a Trustee? Some people also gets confused about a trust and a foundation. I have written a separate article to answer this question. I hope this table of differences would make several things clear in your mind about differences among Trust and Society. For more specific information you may read more articles as listed below....

January 3, 2023 · 1 min · 123 words · Sophia Rodriguez

Differences And Full Forms Of Gsm And Cdma Mobiles

First let’s begin by knowing the full forms of these acronyms: Full form of CDMA is Code Division Multiple Access Full form of GSM is Global System for Mobile communications, but originally from Groupe Spécial Mobile Full form of SIM is Subscriber Identity Module Although, globally GSM is more used but in the United States of America CDMA is more popular than GSM. Some of the CDMA providers in various countries are: Verizon (USA), Bell Mobility (USA) and MTS Mobility (USA), Reliance (India) and BSNL (India) etc....

January 3, 2023 · 3 min · 500 words · Carrie Moore

Diy Armchair Caddy

You can sew this helpful organizer in an afternoon so you’re ready for your next session of stitching and watching! Armchair Caddy Tools and Supplies Materials Linen or another base fabric: 1/2 yard or a fat quarterPrint: 1 or 2 fat quartersSolid (for backing/lining): 1/2 yardFusible interfacing: 3/4 yardThread Tools Iron Rotary cutter, cutting mat, ruler Pins Sewing machine Scissors Cut and Prepare the Pieces Use a rotary cutter to cut the pieces for your armchair caddy, then fuse interfacing following the manufacturer’s instructions....

January 3, 2023 · 4 min · 653 words · Leonard Kennison

Diy Holiday Shadow Box Tutorial

Gather Your Supplies Here’s what you’ll need to make this project on your own: Shadow box, box, or basketSnow rollMini fake trees in different sizesExtra tissue paperMini sledsMini deerHot glue gunExtra hot glue sticks Some shadow boxes feel a little too extra and many aren’t deep enough to put several little things inside without it looking overcrowded. If you need to, opt for a non-traditional box that fits your scene better....

January 3, 2023 · 3 min · 457 words · Rebecca Pikula

Diy Painted Picture Frame

Follow this tutorial exactly to get the look of our frame, or improvise to create your own unique look! Gather Your Materials This project doesn’t need too many specialty supplies, but one thing you shouldn’t skimp on is painter’s tape. Get a good quality tape that will form a nice seal, so after you paint, you can pull it up and it will leave a nice clean line. Here’s everything you’ll need:...

January 3, 2023 · 3 min · 438 words · Marie Byrd