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70Handmade Polymer Clay Jewellery: No Silver or Gold in Sight
When l tell friends and family about my jewellery they assume l use beads, baubles or some other precious metal. They are surprised when l show them my work that there is not a bead in sight. l use Polymer clay: a bright, fun medium that comes in a...
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73When to Use Compost
It give me a really great feeling when ever I go to my compost bin to take a satisfying load of dark, crumbly compost that smells so sweet. Then to dig it in to my soil and see my raised bed raise up a tiny bit more, filled with nature’s own...
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78Organic vs Non-Organic Soil
There are many differences between organic and non-organic soils. Mulch, compost, and manure are organic and will transform a nutrient deficient soil into a rich organic environment for plants. Perlite, vermiculite, expanded clay aggregate, and rockwool are non-organic. They are heavily used in hydroponics and as soil amendments for potted plants.
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68Ancient Irrigation-Clay Pots
Many thousands of years ago, clay pots were used as a water saving irrigation system and can still be used today. This method of irrigation works well in micro farms and gardens, as well as containers. This type of irrigation is very low up-front...
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77Crocheted Necklace for Polymer Clay Wave Pendant
Recently I had to come up with a gift for some friends that were installed as officers in my local woman's club. The theme being birds, got me to thinking that a nice wave pendant made out of polymer clay, with an applique of a different bird...
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74Making Faces-Forensic Sculpting Using Science and Art
This is a story of a artist that could see a live person in a skull,waiting to be discovered again. Forensic artists working with the FBI.
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74Bring out your Individuality before there remains none
We are all clay at the end of the day moulded by our environment but remember; clay moulds best whilst still wet therefore be the individual you are. Lest fear dries you off.
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68The Operation of a 6-Place Laboratory Centrifuge
Many name brand centrifuges are used in laboratories, some are 6 place or 8 place for blood tubes. The centrifuge uses centrifugal force, a spinning motion that exerts pushes outward, to separate liquids into their component parts. A whole blood...
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73Polymer clay basics
Polymer clay is plastic based modelling material, whose versatility makes it ever popular with all types of Crafters and Artists. Polymer stays malleable until cured, it is easy to work with having no 'time limit' on its flexibility. Curing is done...
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