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Since I was a kid, the stars and planets have fascinated me. I imagine that holds true for many kids. Like many other kids, I am sure, I looked through toy telescopes and was less than impressed. Even when I went to a real observatory I was not that impressed as we got a quick … Read more

You do not have to sacrifice features or capabilities to get the best sewing machine under $200 today, there are plenty of great models to choose from. Of course, which one is right for you depends on which features are the most important to you as they vary by model and manufacturer. Below is a … Read more

If you are just getting into making your own cheese at home, picking the best cheese making kit to start with can be difficult as there are a lot of them on the market. Fortunately making your own cheese at home is very easy and there are some fantastic kits on the market so let’s … Read more

All of the best beer brewing kits out there have one thing in common; they allow you to craft something in your own kitchen that you can enjoy with your friends afterward. Think of it, how many other hobbies out there allow you to share your creation with your friends who will actually enjoy it? … Read more

Choosing the best soap making kits to recommend requires a few ground rules; it must contain everything the typical person is going to need to make the soap, and it must end with a quality finished product that you can actually use. Making soap just to say you made it is not enough, it has … Read more

When sitting down to write an article on the best candle making kits out there it dawned on me, there are no full beeswax kits. I long ago started using beeswax either in addition to soy or completely replacing it. Sure, beeswax is considerably more expensive but it also lasts a lot longer, needs less … Read more

Before we get into the best sketching paper we should discuss one subject and that is the difference between sketching paper and drawing paper. Many people use them interchangeably and if you were going to do that, I would go with drawing paper. The reason is that sketching paper is made more for unfinished works, … Read more

If you are a beginner and want the best acrylic paint set you can get to start out with, you have to think of what you really need to get going. I suppose that technically you need paint. You could use your finger and paint on your walls. Personally, I don’t want to use my … Read more

Watercolors are unique in that there are two different main levels of watercolor paints; those for play, and those for artists. Finding the best watercolor paint set for beginners largely depends on which of those two you are. For the people who want to play or test out the waters so to speak, with watercolors, … Read more