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Fresh Raspberry Ginger Scones Recipe
An easy, delicious recipe for homemade scones bursting with fresh raspberries and bits of crystallized ginger. Also includes a recipe for homemade clotted cream to serve with the scones.
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Chocolate-Covered Strawberries With an Elegant Drizzle Decoration
This recipe for fresh strawberries dipped in, and then drizzled with, melted chocolate makes a light, refreshing, and decadent dessert that's also low in calories. These berries are easy and quick to prepare and also...
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How to Chill, Uncork, and Pour Champagne Like a Wine Expert
Learn how to choose the best champagne glass, chill your bubbly properly, open the sparkling wine safely and confidently, and pour this classic beverage with minimal foaming for maximum effervescence.
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Tea Sandwiches AKA Finger Sandwiches: Delicious Recipes for Special Occasions
Use these recipes for traditional and more contemporary sandwich flavor combinations to give an afternoon tea or special occasion luncheon a delicious flair.
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How to Make Vintage-Style Jewelry
A collection of vintage-inspired jewelry making techniques including collage or assemblage jewelry, working with brass filigree, cagework or tapestry beading, memory wire bracelets, and patina.
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A Review Patrik Kusek's Craftsy Online Class "Silver Metal Clay: Adding Stones & Dimension"
A review by Margaret Schindel of Patrik Kusek's online Craftsy class, "Silver Metal Clay: Adding Stones & Dimension." This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate level silver metal clay users.
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Peach BBQ-Style Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes sandwich recipe with sweet peaches, peach nectar, ketchup, molasses and peach jam plus smoky BBQ flavors from ketchup, mustard, vinegar, chili powder, smoked paprika and liquid smoke.
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Vegan Banana Walnut Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream With Coconut Milk
A luscious vegan, dairy-free ice cream recipe bursting with the flavor of ripe bananas, maple-syrup glazed walnuts, and dark chocolate. Unsweetened coconut milk and coconut cream make it super creamy.
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"Dirt Candy" Sweet, Slow Roasted Vegetables
My roasted vegetables recipe intensifies the flavors and caramelizes the natural sugars in the veggies with long, slow roasting. "Dirt Candy" refers to the natural sweetness this method brings out.
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Healthy, Gluten-Free, Paleo Banana Almond Bread Recipe
A healthy, gluten-free banana almond bread recipe that uses almond meal and coconut flour and can be enjoyed on a Caveman or Paleo Diet . The secret to keeping it moist is to make it three days ahead.
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Healthier Candied Pecans or Walnuts Recipe
A healthier recipe for candied walnuts or pecans, toasted with unrefined coconut sugar and coconut oil. Delicious flavor, crunch, protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids for salads or snacks.
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Make a Pretty Beaded Eyeglass Holder That Converts to a Necklace!
Learn how to make a beautiful beaded eyeglass leash that also can be worn as a necklace. This jewelry tutorial has detailed step-by-step instructions with close-up photos to ensure successful results.
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Elegant and Romantic Beaded Heart Earrings: a Step-By-Step Tutorial
Learn to make earrings featuring heart-shaped beads with this easy, step-by-step tutorial. This romantic jewelry would make a beautiful handmade gift for Valentine's Day or an anniversary or birthday.
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The Best Ways to Organize and Store Beads and Jewelry Supplies
Storing beads and jewelry findings is a challenge for everyone who makes beaded jewelry. Here are a variety of recommended bead storage solutions and cases for storing jewelry findings successfully.
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Lovers of Bangles, Baubles and Beads and Jewelry Making Unite!
Learn to make jewelry and share your love of jewelry making with independent designer and teacher Margaret Schindel. Read and share step-by-step project tutorials, tips and techniques.
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Healthy Vegan Triple-Coconut Lime Blueberry Muffins With Streusel Topping
A delicious, vegan blueberry muffin recipe bursting with coconut, fresh lime, and juicy blueberries. These healthy muffins use mostly unprocessed and use mostly unrefined ingredients.
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The Best Italian Ribbon Cookies Recipe
This recipe for irresistible Italian ribbon cookies, also known as Venetians, rainbow cookies, or Neapolitan slices, uses tinted almond cake layers joined with raspberry jam and topped with chocolate.
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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Rugelach Cookies
My grandmother's authentic Old World recipe for rugelach cookies. Cream cheese dough filled with jam, raisins, nuts and brown sugar are perfect for holiday baking or for any time of year.
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How to Make Silver Charms from Metal Clay for Personalized Handcrafted Jewelry Gifts
A detailed review of Sue Heaser's book, "How to Make Silver Charms From Metal Clay". Learn easy techniques to make silver charms in nearly any style or theme you want to wear or give as unique gifts.
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"This Is Spinal Tap" Is The Funniest Movie Ever Made
A review of "This Is Spinal Tap", a mockumentary / rockumentary starring Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer that follows an over-the-hill heavy metal rock band on tour.
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AcousticSheep SleepPhones - The Safe Solution to Sleep Problems and Insomnia
A review of AcousticSheep SleepPhones, soft, comfortable fleece headband sleep headphones for listening to music, audiobooks, etc. while sleeping or lying down to help sleep problems and insomnia.
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11 of the Best Scary Halloween Dessert Recipes
Halloween party dessert recipes include fun and frightening roach-infested popcorn, gory cake ball brains, chocolate cookie dough rats, zombie and spider cupcakes, cute werewolf snack cakes, and more.
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Lisa Barth's "Designing From the Stone": The Best Book on Bezel Setting Gemstones in Metal Clay
A detailed review of Lisa Barth's deservedly popular book in which she teaches her techniques for designing exquisite fine silver metal clay bezel settings inspired by the gemstones themselves.
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Book Review: "Sassy Feet: Paint, Embellish and LOVE Your Shoes (and Bags)!"
Reading the book "Sassy Feet: Paint, Embellish and LOVE Your Shoes (and Bags)!" by designers Margot Silk Forrest and Destiny Carter is the closest thing to attending one of their popular workshops.
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Vegan Cashew Cream Recipes From Renowned Chef Tal Ronnen
Delicious, vegan recipes for dairy-free, soy-free, heart-healthy alternatives to heavy cream, whipped cream and other dairy products, made with soaked raw cashews and water.
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The Best Chunky Gazpacho Soup Recipe
This recipe for chunky gazpacho soup gets its bright flavors from fresh tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, cucumbers, and sweet onions with the ideal seasonings including fresh cilantro and/or basil.
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Healthy Vegetable Soup Recipe With Cannellini Beans and Chicken Sausage
A delicious and nutritious recipe for fresh vegetable soup with cannellini beans, including variations to make it vegetarian or vegan.
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10 Chocolate Dessert Recipes to Delight Your Sweet Tooth
10 luscious dessert recipes including Gordon Ramsay's lava cake, Maida Heatter's Queen Mother's Cake, pain au chocolat, dark chocolate fondue with honey and cognac, truffle brownies and more.
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Polymer Clay Fantasy Flower Brooch/Pin, Earrings or Ring Tutorial
A step-by-step tutorial for making colorful polymer clay fantasy flower jewelry. Wear these bright spring or summer blooms all year long or give them as inexpensive handmade gifts for women or girls.
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How to Serve an Elegant Afternoon Tea
Learn British afternoon tea customs, traditions and history plus party planning tips including setting the mood, invitations, menu and recipe suggestions and beautiful tablescapes.
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10 Terrific Travel Gifts for Road Warriors
A guide to the top 10 travel gifts to help business travelers be more productive, comfortable, relaxed and refreshed during work trips, at prices to suit every wallet.
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Recipe from the Owner of the Famous Wicked Whoopies Bakery
A delicious recipe for pumpkin whoopie pies from Amy Bouchard, owner of Wicked Whoopies. These pumpkin dessert treats are perfect for fall and winter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa and Christmas.
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How to Choose the Best Whoopie Pie Baking Pans (Plus Bonus Recipes)
In this article, I demonstrate why actual whoopie pie baking pans are way better thank using cookie sheets. Includes recipes for making delicious chocolate, chocolate mint, and pumpkin whoopies.
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Stop-Motion Clay Animation
Claymation and stop-motion animation with Plasticine clay models. Iconic clay animation characters Gumby, Wallace and Gromit, Coraline, Pirates: Band of Misfits and Will Vinton's California Raisins.
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Make Gemstone-Like Polymer Clay Mokume Gane Cabochons for Jewelry
A polymer clay mokume gane tutorial with step-by-step instructions for making a mokume veneer sheet that can be used to cover polymer clay beads or other forms and how to create mokume gane cabochons.
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A Glass-Lover's Guide to Lampwork Beads, Collectible Art Glass and Installations
Learn about making lampworked glass beads, glass blowing and other hot glass techniques and explore the extraordinary work of master glass artists Kristina Logan, Dale Chihuly and Josh Simpson.
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Award-Winning Articles by Margaret Schindel
The stories behind Margaret Schindel's award-winning articles on jewelry making, metal clay, polymer clay, lampwork beads and glass art, crafts, cooking, recipes, travel and gift guides.
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10 Savvy Travel Tips to Make Your Next Beach Vacation Perfect
Here are my top ten travel tips to make your beach vacation fun, relaxing, safe, and enjoyable.
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How to Embellish and Paint Leather Shoes
Learn how to custom paint leather shoes, boots or sandals successfully with acrylic paint and then how to trim and embellish them with rhinestones, faux gems, sequins and other fashion accents
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Margaret Schindel's Articles on Metal Clay Techniques, Recipes, Jewelry and Crafts Projects, Product Reviews and More
Learn more about writer Margaret Schindel and her informative articles and tutorials on metal clay, polymer clay, jewelry making, crafts, cooking, baking, travel, gift guides, holidays and more.
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Metal Clay and Jewelry Making Articles and Tutorials by Margaret Schindel
Metal clay articles and step-by-step polymer clay and beaded jewelry tutorials by designer Margaret Schindel. Learn jewelry making techniques easily with detailed instructions and close-up photos.
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Dark Chocolate Fondue With Honey and Cognac
A quick, easy recipe for a luscious dark-chocolate fondue enhanced with honey and cognac brandy that's perfect for Valentine's Day or a romantic, sophisticated dessert any day of the year.
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10 Tips for an Indulgent, Spa-Like Bubble Bath Experience for Valentine's Day (or Any Day!)
Create a luxurious spa-like candlelight bubble bath experience to relax, unwind, indulge yourself and perhaps set a romantic mood for your partner. Follow these 10 steps to a perfect soak in the tub.
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How to Make Metal Clay Oil Paste
How to make silver, bronze or copper clay oil paste using plant-based essential oil or Sherri Haab Pastemaker and how to use it for strong joins in metal clay. Includes full lavender paste recipe.
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How to Rehydrate or Reconstitute Dry Metal Clay
Learn the best way to rehydrate / reconstitute partly dry or fully dried metal clay with water to bring it back to a moist, pliable consistency.
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The Pros and Cons of Metal Clay Drying Options
Metal clay must be dry before firing to avoid steam that causes bubbles in the metal. Learn how to dry metal clay using foam, Teflon, a hotplate / cup warmer, dehydrator, hair dryer and other methods.
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The Best Metal Clay Storage Options and Containers
Tips for keeping metal clay moist during work sessions and for shot-term and long-term storage.
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The Best Sources for Vintage Beads, Findings, and Jewelry Components
Recommended sources for where to purchase the best vintage beads and jewelry supplies, by a designer who has shopped for and used them in one-of-a-kind pieces for nearly 30 years.
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Joni Mitchell Is a Woman of Heart and Mind
A retrospective of Joni Mitchell's career and a tribute to this remarkable artist's music, poetry, art and activism with insights into the personal relationships that informed her songs and singing.
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BRONZclay Tools and Supplies for Making Bronze Jewelry
Learn about the tools and supplies needed to fire BRONZclay metal clay successfully and what to look for when deciding which ones to get. Most also are needed to fire other bronze clay formulas.
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BRONZclay Bronze Metal Clay Jewelry Techniques
A comprehensive guide to working with Metal Adventures' original BRONZclay brand bronze metal clay. Includes techniques and tips for working with this clay, firing schedules, troubleshooting and more.
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Bronze Clay for Jewelry Making and Sculpture
An introduction to bronze clay, differences in firing schedules and methods compared to silver metal clay, and an overview of major bronze metal clay brands, formulas and jewelry making techniques.
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Metal Clay Types, Techniques and Helpful Resources
A collection of resources and information about metal clay brands, types and techniques with recommended books and video demos on flexible clay, bezel wire, molds, patinas, setting gemstones and more.
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Metal Clay Product Reviews
Unbiased reviews of metal clay related products including the Ultra-Lite Beehive Kiln and custom name/logo stamps by Metal Clay Artist Magazine's senior editor and technical editor Margaret Schindel.
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Metal Clay Weaving Tutorial
Learn how to weave flexible metal clay sheet or paper to make woven metal jewelry. This illustrated step-by-step weaving tutorial demonstrates a simple method with helpful illustrations.
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How to Texture Metal Clay
Learn how to texture metal clay with carving, tear-away textures, photopolymer plates, household items, leaves, food, purchased and homemade mats, molds and tools in this comprehensive guide.
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The Ultimate Guide to Setting Gemstones in Metal Clay
A comprehensive guide on gemstone setting techniques in metal clay before and after firing. Learn which stones are safe to fire in place and how to set them in fresh, dried or fired metal clay.
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Metal Clay Silver and Gold Brands and Formulas
Learn about gold and silver metal clay formulas from Art Clay and PMC brands plus Aura 22 and AGS (Accent Gold for Silver and the key characteristics and best uses of each formula from those brands.
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Forms of Metal Clay: Lump, Powder, Slip, Syringe, and Paper Type Clay
An overview of the five forms of commercial metal clay products - lump clay, metal clay powder, slip or paste, syringe, and metal clay paper - and the characteristics and uses of each form.
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Metal Clay Materials, Tools, Supplies and Equipment
A detailed list of basic, nice-to-have and specialty materials, tools, supplies and equipment for working with metal clay. Learn how to build a metal clay toolkit or see what's missing from your kit.
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Metal Clay Techniques Overview
Metal clay techniques articles by internationally recognized expert and Senior Editor and Technical Editor of Metal Clay Artist Magazine and Cre8tiveFire.com. Textures, setting gemstones and more.
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Precious Metal Clay (PMC) and Art Clay Silver and Gold
An introduction to silver and gold precious metal clay and a guide to recommended metal clay artists, teachers, organizations and projects suitable for metal clay beginners. Education and inspiration.
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I'm a writer, editor, digital marketing strategist, blogger, jewelry designer, avid cooking, baking and crafting enthusiast, recipe developer and jewelry and crafts tutorial writer. When I’m not writing, editing, marketing, crafting, designing or consulting you’ll find me creating healthy recipes, reading Terry Pratchett, watching Hayao Miyazaki movies, PBS, Food Network and HGTV, and cuddling other people's dogs.