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
It is difficult to do some of the more complex projects in origami with regular paper. The sharp folds need to hold and not tear when you unfold them. For this to happen you need the right paper and sometimes that can be hard to find. But that is just the beginning, you also want … Read more
When looking for the best origami books for beginners one has to look at a lot of things; ease of projects, type of projects, if the paper is included (a kit), and the number of projects. I have found that if one is not interested in the subject of the art, one will not pursue … Read more
If you are going to seriously repair watches, there are ten must-have tools for serious watch repair. Sure, if you want to replace the battery in your $20 watch you bought from Walmart, you just need a couple of little things you can get cheap. If you want to be able to do that and … Read more
Getting the best screwdriver set for watch repair you can is an absolute necessity and probably your most used watch repair tools. Sure, other tools are important, but no other tool has the capability to permanently destroy your watch faster and more completely than the simple screwdriver. It is also the tool most capable of … Read more
When working on watches you often have a selection of the best loupes and magnifiers for watch repair as the objects you are dealing with are so small. Most watchmakers have two magnifications in particular, 4x and 10x. While there are other magnifications, and many people have others, these are found on just about every … Read more
When looking for the best budget watch winders around you have to not only take into consideration price but how long the winder will last and of course how well it winds your watch. That last part might make you laugh if you have watched a winder working, but trust me, it is not as … Read more
I should start by saying that selecting the best watch repair books for beginners is a very personal and subjective endeavor. One person may hate the approach of a certain author while another may love it. I have tried to remain as neutral as I can in this regard and simply select the books based … Read more