Friday, January 22, 2010

Some Of The Most Popular Hobbies Are Crafts.

By Pedro Toledo

Making candles has become a large industry today. This is because through the years, candles have always been an indispensable piece in every home and are a staple in every special occasion representing triumphs, joys and sorrows. People who are do this regularly either do it for a hobby or for commercial and business purposes.

Having said that, it's important for anyone getting into this hobby to understand that there are different types of metal detectors. Some are capable of working underwater to a capacity of about 8 inches or so. Still, others can distinguish between the types of metal objects that have been detected.

Regardless of which model you choose, they are all battery-operated, making them extremely portable and flexible. Their main parts include a control box, a shaft, and a search coil. Additionally, you can use a headset, rather than using the regular speakers.

There is no more need to visit several stores to complete the things that are needed in the making of the candles. With it, one also saves a lot of money because supplies that come in bulk are a lot cheaper than when buying it by piece. Big discounts and cuts in the prices are always offered to regular buyers.

Curtain Valance- This is probably the commonest Valance that is usually available in ready-made curtains. It is sewn exactly like a curtain only it is short enough to be a Valance. Check out any good Curtain sewing instructions found on the internet.

Sleeve Valance - This is an attractive way to eliminate the horizontal lines created by the top and bottom hems of the traditional Curtain Valance style. Determine the drop (height) of the finished Valance and add two inches. Turn and sew in the two side double hems which are usually one inch. A double hem is made by folding the fabric over twice and stitching at the fold. Then fold over top to bottom with right sides together and stitch the raw edges together creating a long sleeve. Then turn the sleeve inside out to end up with the right side out. Rotate the sleeve dropping the seam to the back where it will not show behind the rod. Iron the sleeve flat in this position. You then stitch one or two inches down from the top to form what will be a ruffle above the rod. The second stitching will be 1 inches down from the first stitching in order to form a rod pocket. If you do not wish to have a ruffle you simply come down 1 inches from the top fold to create the rod pocket. Install the finished Sleeve Valance on your rod . Good luck with your project.

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