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The Benefits of Having a Hobby


4 Things All Beginner Candlemakers Should Know

Candle-making is a fun, rewarding hobby with a practical result—but it's not always quite as easy as it might seem at first glance. If you've tried out your first premade kit and you're ready to learn more, read on: these are the four things you'll most need to know at the beginning of your candle-crafting journey. Temperature is everything. When you're making candles—particularly when you're just starting out—it's important to measure everything. Check the temperature of the room you're working in, of the containers you're pouring into, and of the wax as it melts. Read More 

Affordable Wick Holders for a Candle Making Project

Candle making can be an exciting craft, especially if you have all the right supplies. The most common supplies include candle jars, wax, wicks, dye and fragrance oils for scented candles. However, certain supplies might not seem important until the last moment. For example, you will have a rough time if you do not have a way to hold wicks upright as you pour hot wax. Notably, a wick holder is an essential tool that prevents a wick from buckling under the weight of wax. Read More 

Four Maintenance Tips When Using Airbrushes For Art

Art is a relaxing pastime where you can lose yourself creatively while blocking out the stresses of the day. As a newbie to the art scene, you might have always wanted to give airbrushing a try, but you have no experience in this world of picture generation. It is important you know the safety and maintenance tips for airbrushes so that they are used safely and effectively. Here are four important facts you need to know about painting with airbrushes. Read More 

Keep Your Kids Safe with these 4 Easy Baby Toy Safety Tips

Toys seem like the most harmless little ways to bring joy and a bit of education to the little ones until you think about the possibility of the kids stuffing the parts in their mouths. The reality is that some infant fatalities are a result of choking on toys or toy parts. Besides choking, there are many other injuries which can result from poor handling of kids' toys. Here are a few ways that you can keep your child safe as they play with their toys. Read More 

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The Benefits of Having a Hobby

Many people believe that having a hobby is just a nice thing to do. However, taking part in crafts and hobbies can bring a range of other benefits. My name is Richard and I have decided to start writing this blog so I could encourage others to get involved with crafts and hobbies. Before I started taking part in the different hobbies which I now enjoy, I was pretty unhappy and lonely. However, as well as giving me something to do, my hobbies have allowed me to meet new people and to broaden my skills. I hope you enjoy reading this blog.

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4 Things All Beginner Candlemakers Should Know
14 July 2022

Candle-making is a fun, rewarding hobby with a pra

Affordable Wick Holders for a Candle Making Project
20 April 2021

Candle making can be an exciting craft, especially

Four Maintenance Tips When Using Airbrushes For Art
8 January 2019

Art is a relaxing pastime where you can lose yours

Keep Your Kids Safe with these 4 Easy Baby Toy Safety Tips
2 October 2018

Toys seem like the most harmless little ways to br