Pottery expert David Rago identified the vase as “a seriously, seriously good piece of Overbeck.” He went on to share that the vase was made by Overbeck Pottery of Indiana, a company comprised of four sisters. They marked their pieces OBK, as found on the bottom of this example. Rago estimated that the vase would sell for $50,000 to $100,000 at auction, should the owner decide to sell. This document, referenced as a Holt Broadside, was published in Manhattan by John Holt on July 9, 1776....

Oils + Lye (With Some Water) = Soap + Glycerin What many people call glycerin soap is actually transparent soap. It is real soap too…it just goes through a hot process where sugar and alcohol are added as “solvents” to keep the soap crystals from becoming opaque. Without this crystallization, the soap remains clear. You could take any of your soap recipes and adjust the process to make them transparent. (Naturally, some recipes will work better than others, but that’s basically the case....

Ribbon Yarn What we often call ribbon yarn today, came onto the scene in the early 2000s. Ribbon yarn can be made out of various materials, from cotton and rayon to nylon, though it all looks and feels like craft ribbon. It’s generally flat, just like a ribbon and relatively lightweight until it’s knit up. Ribbon yarn is often sold in relatively small quantities of around 100 yards per ball. It can be found in solids and variegated colors from numerous manufacturers....

Note that this is a free crochet-along, with new patterns revealed periodically. However, if you can’t wait, you can purchase the entire tapestry crochet blanket pattern on Ravelry. This blanket is a perfect example for practicing that. Plus the rows of tapestry crochet are interspersed with rows of regular single crochet to give you a meditative break while you learn this niche of the craft. Striped heart baby afghan square free crochet pattern 2 shamrock crochet patterns that use the technique: a slouch hat and a cell phone cozy The mochila clutch crochet pattern in our roundup of 8 creative crochet bags Set of tapestry crochet coasters in our roundup of 15 crochet coaster patterns 6 free crochet charts that can be used for tapestry crochet as well as other niches such as filet crochet

Your Own Home It may seem obvious but you have a lot of craft supplies in your home that you probably wouldn’t consider as crafting materials at first glance. Scour your recycling box, kids’ rooms, office, and kitchen to find unique items that you can use in your projects. Here are some items that you can upcycle to use in your new craft projects. These work especially well for kids crafting projects....

You could also adapt the sizing on this pattern to turn it into a crochet necklace or even a crochet cowl. It is basically a simple row repeat. This would allow you to make a few different items, including matching sets of accessories while getting the hang of row after a simple row of star stitch. Have fun with it! Even if you know the stitch, this is a great pattern for practicing it....

Crochet scarves, blankets, and some shawls are all simple rectangle shapes. They don’t require you to know advanced beginner crochet skills like increasing and decreasing. Even if you’re an advanced crocheter, starter patterns are perfect for relaxation and instant gratification when it comes to crafting. Crochet Washcloth from Mama in a Stitch Crochet Washcloth Set from Cream of the Crop Crochet Crochet Hand Towel Pattern from The Spruce Crochet Coffee Cozy from Jessica James Crochet Scrubbies from The Spruce Crochet Tablet Cozy, $5....

SEE ALSO: What is “Do Not Track”? Google tracks your search history, your online behavior and a lot of your activities on internet. Google not only uses this information to fine-tune its ad serving algorithms but it may be pushed by the governments in disclosing users’ web tracks. While searching, if hiding your tracks is an important concern for you, we suggest the following alternative search engines. StartPage is one of the many search engines that actually do a Google search on your behalf....

The Little Free Library project has been sweeping the nation for years now, encouraging anyone and everyone to put up a Little Free Library in their community. At a Little Free Library, anyone can take a book and leave a book so they can get something new to read and share books that they love with their neighbors. Building a Little Free Library a fairly easy woodworking project that’s light on the wallet and doesn’t take a lot of time....

Do not let things pile up. If you store craft supplies in closed boxes or drawers, label them so you don’t forget what you put inside. It is much faster to check the outside of marked storage boxes, rather than pulling boxes down from a shelf, opening them, and looking inside.

Mitten Gift Card Holder from Highland Hickory Designs Ribbon Christmas Tree Free Crochet Ornament from Poppy and Bliss Thread Crochet Christmas Ornament Cozy from Smiles and Tattoos Crochet Christmas Ornament Cover from Oombawka Design Crochet Tea Cup Crochet Christmas Ornament from Just Jen Knits and Stitches Mouse Xmas Ornament from Corina Cook via Ravelry Angel Christmas Ornament from Viktoria Gogolak via Ravelry Candy Cane Christmas Ornament from Doni Speigle via Ravelry

If your website has a large chunk of repeat users (returning users) –then they become used to with seeing ads on your webpage in certain position and style. Soon their brain begins to shut out the ad spaces and they will not even look at the ads! Visitors’ mind becomes aware of the position where it will find the content and, ignoring ads, eyes automatically reach the content as the visitor lands on your web page....

How is this done? We’ve got the secret. Making the Prediction Select a card for the prediction. For this example, let’s use the 10 of clubs. Write the name of this card on a piece of paper. Next, fold the paper and place it into the envelope. Close the envelope and seal it. Now, call in your spectator and bring out your envelope and deck of cards. Explain to your audience that you have a prediction written on a piece of paper in the envelope....

Today I got another set of some really nice (mostly one liners) quotes. I have selected these best quotes from a vast collection available on hundreds of websites. I hope you’ll also love these. Feel free to tweet them, use them on WhatsApp, Facebook or any other social media channels. UPDATE (16 December 2016): A set of clever one liner quotes for your Facebook bio is also available now. Enjoy these clever one liners and share them with your friends....

Finding the best place to sell jewelry online can feel daunting, especially with so many options available. We’ve researched and evaluated some of the top places to sell your jewelry online to help you get the most for your pieces. Here are our top picks for the best places to sell jewelry online. Pros & Cons Overview Worthy is an online luxury marketplace that helps users quickly and easily sell their jewelry online....

Rules for board games do not change very often, though some players like to bend the rules or come up with new ones. Let’s explore some favorite board games as well as a few card games and re-learn the rules while picking up a few strategy tips along the way. If you’re looking to up your game, be sure to brush up on some of the best strategies that will trick your opponent every time....

Although the names of the circulating coinages and their relative values to each other are listed, there aren’t current currency conversion rates for these countries because they are constantly changing. This gallery is a partnership with Don’s World Coin Gallery. Don has provided nearly all of the images in this gallery from coins in his own world coins collection. If you are looking for world coin values for collectible coins, rather than just learning about the money systems around the world, there is absolutely nothing else on the internet that compares with Don’s World Coin Gallery....

There are as many ways to collect coins as there are coin collectors. Some people like to collect coins by type. In other words, one coin from each of the groups listed below. Other people like to collect coins by date and mint mark for a particular type of coin. Some people focus on commemorative coins while other people focus on error coins. Below are listed the different denominations and types of coins that have been produced since the inception of the United States Mint in 1792....

The easiest way to determine if acrylic paint has gone bad is to smell it. Expired acrylic paint will tend to have a sour, aged smell that could be the result of excess moisture where the paint was stored. The shelf life of acrylic paint is anywhere from 2 to 5 years if the tube has been opened and upwards of 10+ years if the container is sealed. What to Do With Old Paint Some people decide to use old acrylic paint....

But while making an Instagram account, it is not easy to immediately think of a unique username. So, here we are! We are giving you a list of cool Instagram usernames which can be used both by boys and girls. Selection of a good username plays an important role in creating a buzz about you on Instagram. A username should be catchy and cool — so that your followers know you not only by your face but also by your username....