Candle MakingCandle making was developed independently in many places throughout history.[1]
A close-up image of a candle showing the wick and the various parts of the flame The earliest known candles were made from whale fat by the Chinese, during the Qin Dynasty (221–206 BC).[2] In India, wax from boiling cinnamonwas used for temple candles.[2] In parts of Europe, the Middle-East and Africa, where lamp oil made from olives was readily available, candle making remained unknown until the early middle-ages. Candles were primarily made from tallow and beeswax until about 1850, but subsequently have been made from spermaceti, purified animal fats (stearin) and paraffin wax. |
Trousseau & Baby Showers PackagingTrousseau packing is the specialized packaging for wedding gifts given to the bride and her to-be family including her husband. These gifts are ceremoniously given away a few days before marriage. The tradition in India is to give away articles that the new couple would need as part of their life together.
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OrigamiOrigami (折り紙?, from ori meaning "folding", and kami meaning "paper" (kami changes to gami due to rendaku) is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, which started in the 17th century AD at the latest and was popularized outside of Japan in the mid-1900s. It has since then evolved into a modern art form. The goal of this art is to transform a flat sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques, and as such the use of cuts or glue are not considered to be origami. Paper cutting and gluing is usually considered kirigami.
The number of basic origami folds is small, but they can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. The best known origami model is probably the Japanese paper crane. In general, these designs begin with a square sheet of paper whose sides may be different colors or prints. Traditional Japanese origami, which has been practiced since the Edo era (1603–1867), has often been less strict about these conventions, sometimes cutting the paper or using nonsquare shapes to start with. |
Paper QuillingQuilling or paper filigree is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. The paper is wound around a quill to create a basic coil shape. The paper is then glued at the tip and these shaped coils are arranged to form flowers, leaves, and various ornamental patterns similar to ironwork.
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Chocolate BouquetsThe Chocoate Bouquet offers a creative gift idea that separates itself from traditional flower bouquets. Not only are Chocolate Bouquets unique and beautiful but they are also delicious.It will never, fade, wilt, or die and are great for those individuals who suffer from allergies. Chocolate Bouquets are decorated and arranged with fun, colorful accessories to be used for any occasion.
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Scrapbooking & Greeting CardsScrapbooking is a method for preserving personal and family history in the form of a scrapbook. Typical memorabilia include photographs, printed media, and artwork. Scrapbook albums are often decorated and frequently contain extensive journaling.
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Flower MakingArtificial flowers are imitations of natural flowering plants, used for commercial or residential decoration.
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