Archive for February, 2008

29
Feb

Siliguri Crafts Beauty

Posted By admin in Woodworking

Whenever you choose to visit Darjeeling, do make it a point to have a stopover at Siliguri. This bustling city in close proximity to the Himalayas is a scenic toy train ride away from Darjeeling. The city serves as the base for tourists going for hill stations of east India, such as Darjeeling, Kalimpong or Gangtok. Siliguri has a number of tourist attractions, but it is famous among the tourists for its shopping options. Many tourists conclude their Darjeeling tour with a shopping expedition in Siliguri.

North Bengal is very much famous for its exotic handicrafts, and as Siliguri is the business hub of the north Bengal region, its markets are flooded with these creations. At the same time, handicrafts of Nepal and Bhutan are also found here at affordable prices. The array of handicrafts which crowd the markets of Siliguri include carpets, woolen garments, cane and bamboo crafts and furniture, wood crafted decorative products, pottery, handloom products, ornaments, embroidery works and jute products. Some handicrafts from Sikkim, foremost among which is the woolen carpets with fascinating motifs; motifs which are very much germane to the Sikkemese culture, can also be found in the busy markets of Siliguri. Or have a Choktse, the famous foldable table of Sikkim, to enhance your shopping experience.

Besides frequenting the shops at Hill Cart Road and Sevoke Road or the Hong Kong market, also visit the road side stalls of this quaint city to have the best of bargain and buys.

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28
Feb

Brahmaputra Beach Festival: Celebrating a River of Joy

Posted By admin in Egg Art

The sunny brand new year in Assam colours the minds of its people with the spirit of festivity. Assam celebrates the Brahamputra Beach Festival in the month of January, on the ravine beaches of the mighty Brahmaputra river. Assam Boat Racing and Rowing Association, Guwahati, organises this festival, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Government of Assam. This festival coincides with the harvest festival of Assam, which is known as Magh Bihu.
During the Brahmaputra Beach Festival, the ravine beaches around Brahmaputra take the shape of fairs, attracting tourists from both within the state and outside. From egg breaking and cock fighting, to kite flying competitions and solo dancing, the beach festivals cover a wide ambit of traditional sports and entertainments. At the same time, for the more adventurous, various water sports are also being organized on the Brahmaputra. The water sports options in this festival include canoeing, water rafting and wind surfing among others. Sit and draw competitions for the children are being held on the beaches, and exhibitions of traditional crafts of the state are also part of these beach fairs. Succinctly, this is one festival where some fun for everyone is there, irrespective of age and mindset. The festival manages to amply reflect the rich traditions and culture of the state.

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28
Feb

Throwing off the Hump (teapot part 3 (trimming))

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trimming the body of the teapot and the lid. music by David Bowie perfomed by Seu Jorge

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28
Feb

Downloadable Scrollsaw Pattern E-book

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Preview of the New Scrollsaw Mini-Clock and Christmas Ornaments Pattern e-Book available on eBay from the StoXXchange.

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or

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This PDF downloadable e-Book contains 26 unique, top quality scroll saw patterns that are easily resizable to suit your needs.

These are great patterns to cut as a hobby, for gifts, or to make money at a craft fair…

Get it today on Ebay (Just search for “scrollsaw patterns” and you are sure to find it!) or you can visit bobbystocks.com and I can send it directly to you for $6.99 PayPal.

Thanks, and check eBay often for new pattern books from the StoXXchange!

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28
Feb

Making Candles 101 Soy, Sand, Pillar and more!

Posted By admin in Candlemaking

DEMO Mabel White shows you everything you need to know about making Soy Container Candles as well as Pillar, Sand, Large Soy Outdoor and other popular types of candles such as Pillar Chunks with Paraffin, and using molds. As well as the easiest no melt candles there is to make. Mabel White Home Living. http://www.mabelwhite.com

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28
Feb

How To-make your own earrings: part 1

Posted By admin in Beading

Make pink swarvoski crystal earrings with these simple instructions!!
you’ll need:
2 pink rounded beads
pliers
1 wire cutting tool
2 small pink swarvoski crystals
2 pre-cut wires with an end
ear pieces

these can ALL be found at any local arts & crafts store such as Michael’s or AC Moore
Thank you! stay tuned for even more instructions!!

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28
Feb

Quilt

Posted By admin in Quilting

MY QUILT!

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28
Feb

SIMON LEACH - my tools -1

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www.simonleachceramics.com
We run workshops ! join us !

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28
Feb

Dolphins in the Sea Melt & Pour Soap Making

Posted By admin in Soapmaking

Step by step instructions for making Dolphin in the Sea melt & pour soap. A FREE instructional from www.GoPlanetEarth.com. GoPlanetEarth is one of the largest suppliers of soap making supplies on the Net.

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28
Feb

Large Wheel thrown Stoneware Vase

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This is a large Vase thrown on the wheel, pottery getting ready for the woodfire and soda firing.

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