Americana Crafts

wood crafts? are there many people who craft wooden decorations ? like wall plaques or clocks, etc.

What are some essential power tools to have when doing small and large wood crafts? In the near future I want to start making wood crafts and sell them at craft shows just as a side job. It's something I've always been interested in and I want to get an idea on how much it would cost me to get it started by making a list of power tools & machinery I would need. I already have an idea of what I might need but maybe more experienced people can name something I haven't thought of.

What's the right kind of paint to use for wood crafts? This wood craft will be for outdoors - a welcome sign. I have a wood welcome sign that I have placed outside in my front yard, but the paint is starting to fade. What is the right kind of paint to use on wood crafts that is waterproof?

what website has a selling wood crafts? help me to find a place where i could check different wood crafts design and also that i could buy if i found the perfect gifts for my friend.

Does anyone know anyone who buys wood crafts? I have recently started a business selling handcrafted wood crafts. These include, clocks, silhouettes, crosses, birdhouses, bird feeders, plaques, shelves, step stools, and other misc. items. Does anyone know anyone who buys them?

What type of paint should I use for Birch wood crafts? I am trying to paint letters that have been cut from birch plywood. The home improvement store recommended spray paint (and no priming). The paint is simply sliding off the edges, but I need it to adhere. I assume that I do in fact need to prime it. Do I use oil or water based for the regular paint? Spray paint or with a brush? Please help!

Hope someone can help with getting the right tools for wood crafts? I'm not sure what I need, band saw, miter saw, jig saw or what?? There are so many different power tools to choose from, I have become overwhelmed when I go to look at them. I also need to find a good supplier for all the accessories.

What would be a good way for a wood crafts person to get the word out that he makes 18 "wooden doll beds? ? My friend wants to sell his handmade doll beds but doesn't know where to begin selling them other than going to craft shows. What can I tell him? I said he can advertise them in a publication but what ones I have no idea. Any suggestions how someone like that can get the word out?

How glue pvc pipe to wood for arts and crafts project? Hi, I'm doing an arts and crafts project for scouts and it calls for pvc pipe(1/2 inch) and a wood circle(1/2 inch diameter) for a neckerchief slide. The wood has to be painted then glued to the pvc. Any idea what kind of glue I should use? I'm new at this and thanks in advance for reading!

Do people like old barn wood for crafts and things? We are getting ready to tear down our nearly hundred year old barn because it is getting dangerous to be around. Someone told me that some people are willing to buy old barn wood.

Any other wood crafts that would sell on ebay? I'm thinking of wood flutes and wood canes any others. thanks

have photo CD of wood crafts that I make wood like to know how to put them on my computer soI can print them.? I make windmills,lighthouses,all kinds of yard and garden decrations,Im having trouble puting them in my computer. Is there a program I might half to get, Ive ask and get no answer.

does anyone know where i can find ladybug crafts or wood ladybugs to paint? im trying to get my daughters nursery ready for her and the crib set is ladybug. i cant find anything.

Do I need a license to sell homemade wood crafts out of my garage ?

Where in Canada can I buy 1/4" thick wood for crafts? I live in the East Coast where there are all kinds of trees but no one seems to know where I can get wood for crafts.

What is a person called who makes decorative crafts out of wood? Aslo, what can you call the "decorative crafts out of wood"?

What are the differences between Mission-style WOOD furniture and Arts&Crafts-style WOOD furniture??

Crafts out of wood Copyright Question? I have recently started to created some small crafts out of wood and several people have requested different college logos or professional team logos to be cut out of wood. Is this in violation of copyright laws? If so, how can I make this possible?

Where to find woodcrafts in kathmandu? Previously i have ask it Handicrafts instead of wood crafts.?

how to remove crafts paint from wood furniture without taking off the finish? my daughter painted her mirror and the frame that is attached to her dresser and i need to get this removed

I want to learn crafts especially craft of wood, metal and clay. What are the best places to learn?

Christians, would olive wood be more special then hickory or walnut for wood crafts? Since, the Bible is centered in the Mediterranian and the Middle East, would olive wood be more special then domestic ones? I have wood crafts I have made of hickory, walnut, maple, etc. but Jesus never knew anything about them because they are American woods, because our country wasn't even known until many centuries after the Bible was completed. That is why I'm interested in olive wood from Israel. I recently bought a piece of olive wood, but later found out it was African olive wood, but the part of that continent it came from isn't mentioned in the Bible either. EDIT: Even though the African species is different from the Mediterranian specis?

Looking for a website that tells you how to make crafts out of wood.? I am looking to find a website that might give me examples of crafts to make from wood. I looking for ideas how to make snowman. santa, turkeys, pumpkins what ever. What supplies I need and what kids of paint to use that they can sit out side. If anyone has ideas for me great. Thanks

materials for wood crafts with acrylic? I'm getting confused with the materials that I need to use when painting wood crafts, basically is it ok to use the acrylic primer and sealant/topcoat that is typically used in houses? I noticed they are more expensive. let's say I'm painting my closet, i sand it first then apply my primer. Do i use gesso or just the primer from ordinary hardware stores? I paint my closet using acrylic paint from the hardware stores, then paint the design using a stencil using acrylic paint that are sold in tubes (the one that artists use). After drying, I apply a topcoat/sealant - again do I use the one sold in art shops or the one that are used in houses? Any input would be extremely helpful. I'm so confused! Yes I plan to put details on my closet. Oooh i thought gesso was for wood also. What topcoat do I use? I'm thinking I have to coat the entire closet and not just the design right? Coz the texture will be different? So just use household topcoat?

What kind of wood do you make craft projects with? I would like to know the type of wood craft suppliers use for their unfinished bird houses and other such projects. It is very light in color and in weight. Thanks.

What crafts are good for someone who cant get out of the house? I have a gradually increasing problem with anxiety and panic attacks which causes me to stay in the house a lot. (The medication doesn't make it easy either, ironically.) I've tried painting, including wood crafts, and knitting. What are some ideas for crafts and fun things to do while I'm trapped in my house?

I am interested in importing Nepalese hand made crafts and sell it here how do i start? My family back in Nepal manufacture the hand made crafts such as silver and silver plated ear rings, bracelets, metal statues, metal boxes and have contact with the many manufactures of different types of hand made goods such as wood craft, paper craft, metal craft, stone craft, paintings etc. I could import it if I could find some distributors or if I know where and how do I sell it. I also like to know what are the legal processes in Australia to import and sell.

I want to get into a buisness with makig small crafts from wood. How do I get started?

Crafts I need to find unfinished wood lighthouses to paint around 6 to 9 inches tall and where I can buy them? Please just advise me a good craft website thanks

My mom is starting a company making signs and crafts out of wood and needs a creative name any ideas?

Would like to start my own wood crafting business; can you make good $$$ in this type of business? There are not many wood craft stores in my area.

What type of wood do you associate with Biblical times ? I have some interest in wood crafts.

Does Roberts crafts store sell plain wood plaques? i need a wood plaque that i can paint on and stencil onto. speaking of which, does anyone know if they sell stencil letters too? big ones that i can write a quote on the plaque with?? thanks bunches!!!

What do you call the wood craft that is made by inlaying carved wood pieces like a jigsaw puzzle picture? Thereis a name for a craft where you inlay wood pieces into a frame to create a picture with different kinds of wood.they are cut with a scroll saw or carved by hand and resemble a jigsaw puzzle. I need to Know what it is called. Thanks.

Where in the UK can you buy wood for carving/turning/furniture making/crafts etc.? I'm looking hopefully for specific names/contact details of places that sell such wood. Or if not, at least suggestions of where I could find that information. I need wood that hasn't had much done to it and is still in a fairly raw state (bark still on etc.). Thank you! I think timber merchants tend to sell wood that is in uniform neat sheets with all lumps and bark etc. taken off? I want something much rawer than that.

How do I get a high gloss finish on my wood craft? I've painted a wood doll with artist acrylic paint. To finish it, i applied 2 coats of a semi-gloss polyurethane spray. The result is not glossy enough. What can i do to create a smooth high gloss finish on top of what I've already done?

what kind of paint should I use on wood craft letters? I need to paint some wood letters but I don't know what kind of paint would be better. Also any painting tips would be appreciate it. Thanks

Painting wood crafts? Hi! I'm a beginner on painting on wood. I'd like to paint (using acrylic) floral details on my wooden bread box and I read that I should always use a primer. Unfortunately there are no clear primers in my area (Philippines - art/hardware supplies are really short) so I would like to ask if there's an alternative to the clear primer, or if there's another way to prepare the wood prior to painting it. I really like the wood finish and I really want to keep it if I can. Help pls! Thank you!

i went to an arts and crafts festival this weekend and this guy did amazing paintings on old wood framed? glass windows. but he didnt have a card? is there any cool websties that might have similar art to look at?

What's the best way to design wood craft patterns and sell them? I like to design patterns for decorative wood items like snowmen, halloween things, etc. I would like to try selling the patterns. I have designed them for myself to make, but how do I make them so they can be enlarged and used by others? Thanks in advance! http://www.the-best-homemade-gift-ideas.com The patterns are done in paper so they can be enlarged on a photo copy machine. I am trying to figure out the best way to market them so they can be sold to others. Or is there a website out there that has ideas on how to sell patterns that you make?

what is a good wood craft to sell online? My husband is a woodworker and we're looking to make some extra $$. He's had a lot of success selling handmade "magic" wands, Harry Potter style, on ebay. But we're looking for suggestions on some other things he can make and sell. Any ideas or suggestions?

what are some good wood crafts to make? im BORED!!

Does anyone know of some good websites that offer wood crafting patterns and instructions? I want to make my own rustic and cabin decor, such as log shelves & log mirrors, bath & kitchen items...hope someone can give me some good websites, I can't seem to find what I need!

How do I prepare wood crafts for painting? I bought some little wooden birdhouses (unpainted) that I plan to decorate with acrylic craft paints, for Christmas presents. The only thing is that I'm not sure whether or not I need to prime the birdhouses before I apply the craft paint. Can I just give them a coat of plain white acrylic craft paint, or should I use something else? Suggestions for types of products and brands would be appreciated. I have an A.C. Moore and a Jo-Ann Fabrics near where I live, so that determines brand availability.

How do I make bare wood look old and tavern-like? I bought a bare wood craft box to store some documents in, but I wanna give it a reddish brown pirate chest sorta color and I have no idea where to even begin

Anyone know a good website for wood craft patterns? I'm looking for patterns for lodge and cabin decor, found some good ones at Winfield Collections, but would like a site that offers advise on the proper tools to use along with the patterns.

can i grow Shiitake mushrooms(lentinula edodes) on jack fruit(Artocarpus heterophyllus) wood or sawdust? I leave in a tropical country and the weather is ranging from 32°C - 26°C we have only jack fruit(Artocarpus heterophyllus) woods and most of the are used for furnitures and other wood crafts only so I think it is not allowed for me to get large amount of it. I want to use those jack fruit sawdust which is usually discarded.

Carving a little sculpture from craft wood? For an art project, I want to make a small tree (about 8-10" tall) with branches. Well, at first I considered making it out of paper mache, but I want to keep it when I'm done, and paper mache will get bad after a couple years. So i thought about carving one out of craft wood. What type of wood would be best? Balsa wood - the kind I can get at hobby lobby? If not, where would I go? What should I know before I start?

What are the ways that math is used in carpentry? (wood crafting)? hmm i need to know what are all the ways that carpenters use math in thier work. anyone know what they do? help =]

Does anyone know where to get inexpensive unfinished wood craft frames?

How do you make wood look old ? I have a project that involves me making a treasure chest from the 1800's . I bought the chest from Michael's its just that craft wood shaped in a typical treasure test . How would I make it look dated and old ? Help ?

Where in Delhi can I buy exotic wood for craft projects? I make miniature furniture and other models as a hobby and am looking for regular supply of small quantities of high quality wood. Anyone have any suggestions?

Does anyone know where I could get environmentally friendly wood for craft purposes, such as tree prunings? I'm looking for tree branches, about one & 1/2 to two inches in diameter to saw into pieces for jewelry pendants that I wish to wood-burn designs on. I found some pine branches in my neighborhood last year, but they had a lot of sap in them and were a bit difficult to saw. Any suggestions? Thanks!

What should my 5 yr old nephew use to color wood? My nieces and nephew are coming over and I'm trying to plan activities. I bought some kid's craft wood for us to decorate. They're thin pieces of wood with designs printed on them in black. I got door hangers, book marks, small picture frames. I also got Crayola washable glitter glue. But, I'm clueless about what I should get to color them with. Paint? Markers? Crayons? And what kind? I'm not sure what would work well on wood. I'm thinking of my 5 yr old nephew in particular because he's the youngest. Whatever I get for him, everyone else will use. Any suggestions?

little paintable wood hammer for crafts? can anyone direct me where i can find some little paintable wooden hammers that are small that you can decorate? they can be just simply cut out of wood or actually like a hammer just much smaller. I'm looking for them to do a craft project and can not find them anywhere. Preferably looking for them online, but I live in the Las Vegas area if anyone knows of any stores. I've searched and can't come up with anything, but maybe i'm just looking in the wrong place. Thanks ahead of time for all your help! :]

How would you call primer (for wood) in spanish? I'm interested in painting some old pieces of wood shelves and some craft wood. But everywhere that I have researched for info on how to paint them suggest that I primer the piece first. I live in dominican republic and have asked in several hardware stores about this item (primer) and they know nothing about it. Could anyone tell me specifically what primer is and is there another name for it or a name in spanish? Thanks to anyone who can help me out.

Where to get wood for wood carving in bay area? I am really interesting in wood carving and I would like to buy some wood and get started. However, I cant seem to find anywhere nearby that sells wood for wood carving. I am looking for somewhere in the bay area of northern california. i would prefer not to have to buy supplies online right now, though i know that is probably a good option.. so, if anyone knows of any wood or craft stores in the area that would be great. thanks so much!

How to remove acrylic craft paint from finished wood? In a long ago abandoned project, I applied acrylic craft paint to a finished wood shelf. I never finished it and now want to remove it to just have the original wood finish. What, if anything, can I use to remove the paint without stripping the original finish?

I seen some wood products at craft show that were very smooth and shiny and you could see into the grain. How? I like to work with wood and create unique personal items. Not very good at finishing.

guides on how to make an eagle wood craft? how to

Sims2 Castaway? how do you get hard wood to make a crafting bench? I want to make a marriage beanie. But it wont let me with a normal crafting bench so do I have to make a bench with hard wood or bamboo? how do I do that? I used both rock things for normal crafting benches at the first island. I also cant push down the big rock at the geyser place at the volcano island cuz i dont have a chisel cuz it wont let me make one! please help?

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How can I achieve consistent lettering for a wood project, freehand, stencils or rub-ons? I want to make a sign with lettering on it. The sign is wood, painted with craft paint and than I want to put black lettering on it. I would like it to look professional and my hand writing isn't the best. How do they do it professionally, like you see in craft shops?

how do i remove hot glue globs off of craft wood? i'm trying to show some craftsmanship by not having the globs of glue exposed. what do i use to clean up the mess of the dried glue?!

Which wood is stronger for craft projects basswood or clear pine? I use wood that is 1/4 inch thick to cut out crosses. I need a wood that is strong and doesn't break easily. I have been using cedar but the price has doubled. Which would be the better choice?

Where is the best place to buy craft wood slats by bulk? various sizes

have a wood top to cookie jar, finish wore off.What kind of paint from crafts store?Primer?Sealant?best brand? I WANT TO PAINT IT WITH COLOR--SORRY FORGOT TO SAY THAT---ACTUALLY SEVERAL COLORS.

What's something me and my boyfriend can craft together out of wood? We want to make something out of wood together and we don't know what. I'm more "skilled" in this area because i've made crates and skateboards (etc.) out of wood but I want something easy and fun to make with him. Any suggestions?

How to paint on wood? I bought these pieces of wood from a craft store and I want to paint them to give as a Christmas gift. 1. What type of paint should I use on wood? 2. People always say acrylic paint is the best, but every time I've tried before the paint won't dry on the wood, why? 3. I there some sort of coating I have to put on the wood before I paint and any coating I put over the paint after I finish? What are they called?

am looking for Unfinished Wood/MDF crafting photo frames? The frames I'm looking for are unfinished and for crafting purposes. They have open space around the photo area for paper crafting or adding embellishments. For example, I found one that measured 12x12 and off to the center, left-hand side of the 12x12 area was a 4x6 (I think) photo area complete with glass to insert a photo. The frame also had a stand. They are either masonite or MDF.

How long would it take to craft a cane from wood? I'm thinking of making my uncle a cane for Christmas...out've wood! Can anyone give me a guesstimate as to how long this would take? It would just be a simple, straight cane.

Crafts Made of Wood?? Ideas or Websites? Does someone know some goods ideas to make out of wood, like not too complicated ideas, but not babyish ideas either...i really want to make something using my band saw but i dont know what to make... maybe does someone know a website that gives a few ideas... thx :D

can anyone help with the name of the resin which is used for crafts..they use it for stain wood and some gloss? they actually mix pigment and use it sometimes they use it on the mural..can anyone help me with the name of the resin

Does it look ok to have brown wood blinds with white window casings? I am currently building a house and love the look of window casings, but I don't want white blinds. The casings will be painted white. I want 3 inch brown wood blinds, but not if it looks funny. The house we are building is based on the arts and crafts style of architecture and has wood exposed beams in the kitchen. Any homedecorator ideas would be great!

Anyone have any staining/painting tips for craft painting on bare wood? That was hard to put into words. I'm learning onestroke painting. I have some bare wood plaques that I'd like to paint on. When I stain them first the paint hardly shows up (it's folk art acrylic paint) and when I leave them bare the paint shows up fine but the overall look is just plain I guess. I am looking to find some tips from other crafters, ideas of stains or other finishing products to use and what steps I'd take to accomplish this! Hope this is worded well enough! Thanks for any help at all!

What school teaches you to craft and construct things out of wood? I want to be involved in building and constructing things like boats ,houses,caskets,cabinets etc anything thats pertaining to wood

Is is called wood craft? There is a group of skills that no one really cares about any more, but that I have always wanted to be good at. I think they may be called wood craft, I am not quite sure. But anyway, they are things like tracking (animals) being silent while walking, being able to find my way when i leave a trail, being able to identify plants... The best comparison that I know of of people with these kinds of skills are Robin Hood and Aragorn. I suppose knowing this is sort of a childhood dream. I know that this sounds somewhat cheezy, but if you will bide with my romantisizm, please let me know what these things are called as a group and how I can attain them. I would really appreciate it. Thank you all.

Is there any type of wood that you should not burn for pyrography craft purposes? I'm thinking of trying to make necklace pendants by slicing tree pruned branches in my local neighborhood, and then woodburning animal designs on them. But I cannot identify all trees. Is there any kind of wood that may be dangerous to burn? Any safety tips are greatly appreciated.

examples of pottery,wood crafting,weaving,jewelry and folk art? please give me atleast 5 examples for each. I'll give you 10points,I swear. Seriously.

What is the strongest wood in order to craft a training bow out of it? 2:Bows are made from tree branches or you carve bows directly from logs? 3:How do you make arrows?(at least 1) 4:Is it illegal to make a training bow?(I'm just using it to shoot at targets not at living beings)

where can i buy used wood baseball bats to be used cut up for crafts?