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How can I protect a paper craft (hung on a wall) from water and dust?
added by Aquarius_Girl Oct 4 '14 at 17:04
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How should I decide what among graphite pencil, charcoal pencil, and charcoal sticks be used for shading?
added by Aquarius_Girl Oct 4 '14 at 17:13
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I'm a knitter who's allergic to nickel. Are there any circular knitting needles made without nickel, chrome, or stainless steel?
added by Belisama Oct 6 '14 at 13:48
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How to shape wood without creating a lot of dust, to keep your home clean during work?
added by Nick Udell Oct 5 '14 at 1:17
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I'm new to woodcarving. What is a good type of wood for a beginner to use?
added by DonyorM Oct 6 '14 at 7:07
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How can I prevent charcoal drawings from smudging?
added by starsplusplus Oct 6 '14 at 18:45
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What is the best way to remove the paint spilled over accidentally on an existing painting with least possible damage to the paper or the painting?
added by Aquarius_Girl Oct 4 '14 at 17:04
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On what basis do you decide whether the pencil shading should be done in circular motion or side to side while creating a pencil drawing?
added by Aquarius_Girl Oct 4 '14 at 17:07
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isn't that what being creative is all about? – JonMark Perry Feb 21 '15 at 21:56
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How do I avoid a jog when knitting stripes in the round?
added by Nick Udell Oct 5 '14 at 1:17
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I am a beginner at wood carving. I'm not good at using a sharpening stone, what are some ways I can practice without damaging a knife?
added by DonyorM Oct 6 '14 at 7:07
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Is baking polymer clay hazardous to one's health?
added by L.B. Oct 6 '14 at 18:23
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After filling, how do you sew the last seam on a stuffed/plush animal?
added by starsplusplus Oct 6 '14 at 18:44
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How can I remove glue (that's not set but has gone tacky) from a paintbrush without messing up the bristles?
added by starsplusplus Oct 6 '14 at 18:44
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How do I tell whether a crochet pattern is using US crochet terms or UK crochet terms?
added by starsplusplus Oct 6 '14 at 18:44
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For those unfamiliar with the topic: US and UK use the same word for different stitches. – freiheit Nov 22 '14 at 20:36
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When should I use a round paintbrush over a flat paintbrush?
added by starsplusplus Oct 6 '14 at 18:45
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How can I tell if my sewing machine thread tension is adjusted properly?
added by Zaralynda Oct 6 '14 at 20:23
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My clay is dry and brittle, is there a way to make it usable again?
added by Terri M. Oct 7 '14 at 16:22
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What polymer clay works well for fine detail?
added by Terri M. Oct 7 '14 at 16:26
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What are food safe finishes for wood products, ie. turned bowls.
added by bowlturner Oct 7 '14 at 17:20
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What kind of lathe would I need if I want to turn pens?
added by bowlturner Oct 7 '14 at 17:29
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What is a double ended crochet hook used for?
added by yochannah Oct 7 '14 at 17:55
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In knitting how do you pick up a stitch that was dropped several rows back?
added by beccabadger Oct 9 '14 at 13:54
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How do I prevent frosting when applying varnish on painted miniatures?
added by Lynda Nov 7 '14 at 1:33
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Is there a way to determine the fiber content of a yarn if I've lost the label?
added by BSMP Dec 16 '14 at 2:14
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When mixing paint colours, what is a good technique for ensuring consistent ratios each time a new batch needs to be created?
added by Paul Richter Dec 20 '14 at 16:27
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How do I preserve oil paints on the palette between sessions?
added by John Cavan Jan 20 '15 at 15:55
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When sewing a button-hole onto a stretchy material, how can I get the size right or stop it stretching?
added by Nick Udell Oct 5 '14 at 1:18
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How can I get bulk fabric (such as denim) under my sewing machine's presser foot?
added by Zaralynda Oct 6 '14 at 20:24
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How do I remove ink from drawing paper once dried?
added by Terri M. Oct 7 '14 at 16:34
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why - can you remove it while wet? – JonMark Perry Mar 23 '15 at 13:53
Rather than 'Can I...', I think this should be worded as 'How do I...'. The current wording answer would be a yes/no, rather than an explanation how. – beattyac Apr 21 '15 at 17:46
That's a good suggestion, I edited the question. Thank you! – Terri M. Apr 28 '15 at 19:33
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What is a slubby yarn?
added by yochannah Oct 7 '14 at 17:55
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How can I prevent an air-brush from clogging?
added by Lynda Nov 7 '14 at 1:33
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what are the practical differences between using oil, accrylic or water based paint?
added by Reed Nov 8 '14 at 7:37
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I have a lot of paper waste (from notecards to newspapers to printing paper). How can I make new paper out of it?
added by Ji Ugug Dec 30 '14 at 20:52
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How can I mix my own ink for calligraphy?
added by rath Jan 5 '15 at 10:21
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How do I cut a small circle in paper for a papercut?
added by Keelan Jan 12 '15 at 21:02
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What traditional painting medium will not smudge a dried ink drawing?
added by Terri M. Oct 7 '14 at 16:14
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What is the difference between knitting and crochet?
added by yochannah Oct 7 '14 at 17:55
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What is Solomon's stitch in crochet?
added by yochannah Oct 7 '14 at 17:57
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Does polymer clay emit toxic fumes while baking?
added by L.B. Oct 27 '14 at 14:34
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How can I make my origami models come out less wrinkly?
added by Nick Udell Oct 5 '14 at 1:18
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I don't understand this question. Origami is wrinkled paper. – Earthliŋ Oct 6 '14 at 13:09
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Typically very well-defined creases with flat sides, though. Wrinkly here means where the sides have additional crease marks / signs of wear where there shouldn't be any, – Nick Udell Oct 6 '14 at 15:36
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