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Revealed 5 Simple Ways To Make Money Woodworking

Kamis, 19 Mei 2016

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If you have a flair for making things using wood, then you can really make a career in WOODWORKING . Wood is a wonderful thing to work with, and if you can use it to create things that people want then you’ve got a great chance of building a good business.Here,I would be discussing 5 cool ways you can make money woodworking and they are as follows.
Focus On A NicheThe key to getting started is to find out what you are good at. It is important for you to find your own unique selling point to differentiate yourself from the competition. You can begin by doing what you feel capable and comfortable with.
Determine Your CustomersIt is important for you to determine who your customers will be. You might decide only to make items for a certain age group or for a certain use. If you are into school furniture then you know your customer base would be made up mainly of school owners.
Have An Online PresenceThe importance of having an online presence is often underestimated. You should create a website and upload samples or photographs of previous work done for people to see as this would assure them that you are capable. It is also a smart way of getting additional customers as people can find out about your business by doing a search online and would be redirected to your site or they can be referred by satisfied customers to your website.
Advertise! Advertise!! Advertise!!!If you create a product or have a specialty and no one knows about it then how do you expect to make money from it? You can advertise by placing adverts in the local media like T.V, Newspapers and Magazines related to your niche or you can advertise using online means like Media Buys or on Social Networking sites. This will get your art, crafts or furniture to a larger audience. You can also create brochures or fliers which you can give away at supermarkets, grocery stores, restaurants, bus-stands e.t.c
Attend Local Craft Fairs And Trade ShowsAs a serious woodworker looking to increase your portfolio, you should endeavour to attend trade shows, craft fairs, and other events related to your product. Craft fairs all over the country are often populated by people who put their woodworking skills to good use, and it is an opportunity to attract more customers by giving away leaflets, business cards or pamphlets and also to showcase your products.
You really can make a lot of money by carving out a new career in woodworking as the possibilities are endless and your skill level doesn’t matter.
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The Top 20 Ways to Repair Restore Wood

Kamis, 21 April 2016

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Problems with wood.
 I know you all have had them. 
For all of us that love to find an old discarded dresser and turn it into something beautiful, or for all of us that just want to revive a favorite piece of furniture,
 there will always be, problems with wood. 
Maybe its peeling veneer or maybe a table leg that your pet decided looked like a bone. Whatever it is, just as you begin your restyling project, suddenly you wonder....
CAN I fix this?
HOW do I fix this?
WHERE can I get some answers?!
Well, I know where you can find answers to ALL your wood problems and even better...
ALL of your home repair and design questions.
At 
Hometalk.
(click above to see all the tips on Hometalk)
If you have a home or just love DIY and design,
you must stop by Hometalk and sign up for a free account.
 Believe me, it is as much fun as Pinterest. Well...actually more! Like Pinterest, you get to post your favorite DIY projects, repair ideas and inspirational photos to boards you customize,
but... it is more of a community.
At Hometalk, you can comment and ask questions about other peoples projects you like, you can post your own favorite projects or just ask the community for help with a problem.
How great is it to have an expert carpenter or a really creative blogger
 to ask directly for advice?
Really great.
So, back to those wood problems.
 Well, I was lucky enough to be asked to curate a board (above!) for Hometalk about
 "How to Repair and Restore Wood" and I was so thrilled!
 I had so much fun delving into Hometalk and clipping to all my boards. For the Repair and Restore Wood board, I focused on compiling all the best advice on Hometalk to solve all those seriously annoying wood problems you may encounter.
Like how to fix those legs your dog chewed:
From Porta Verde Studio.
Or, revive that favorite old wood with just a stain from vinegar, tea and steel wool.... yum!
From Country Design Style.
Learn all these great ideas and more
at
Hometalk.
Have fun clipping!
Debbie
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Three Ways to Protect Preserve and Store Your Precious Chalk Paint

Senin, 04 April 2016

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Im an impulsive person. When I think of something, I must do it.
 And then, when I think of something else, I must do that as well.
That leaves me doing a lot of different things and sometimes at the same time.
 So, where am I going with this? Well, I find that my impulsivity affects my painting. When I want to start painting a new piece of furniture, I want to start painting.
 I gather my brushes and other supplies, open my paint can and begin. And this, lack of planning has led to some problems, particularly with chalk paint.
You see, I like to paint directly out of the can. In my flurry to begin my project, pouring paint into another container would slow me down, it would be messy and I am certain it would interrupt my creative process. So, I  paint out of my can, dipping and wiping my brush along the side.
But...this is what I end up with.
The paint that I wipe along the sides ends up drying along the lid. The lid never fits tight after that and eventually, the paint remaining inside thickens. At almost $40 a quart, this is a waste!  So, I figured if I wanted to enjoy the spontaneity of painting out of a can,
 I had to come up with some ways to preserve my chalk paint.
3 Ways To Protect, Preserve and Store
 Your Precious Chalk Paint
1. Create a temporary and reusable lid with an old or new Ziplock twist lid...they fit perfectly!!
Creating a temporary lid gives me a lip to catch the paint on, 
without getting any paint on the actual rim of the can.
Here, I used a hot tool with a blade to cut a circle
 leaving about a half inch rim to catch the paint. 
You can also use scissors if you carefully drill a hole in the center and cut outwards.
 Just eyeball the circle. It does not have to be perfect.
Plop this on your can and as you paint it will catch all your paint. When finished painting, remove it, rinse it and save it to reuse. 
This is how my new can of paint looks after using the zip lock lid. Much better.
2. With my rims clean from the storage lid, my paint can be kept safely in their original cans. However, when my quart of paint starts to run really low, I sometimes like to move what is unused into empty mason jars. They store paint air tight and they look pretty. Mason jars can just do anything with style!
3. Finally, another way you can keep your chalk paint fresh is with Annie Sloan storage lids.
 These look wonderful. They are only $4.95 each and can be purchased at one of my favorite sites, www.thepurplepaintedlady.com.
Now, no more dried out paint:)
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Beautiful Ways to Welcome Autumn

Minggu, 07 Februari 2016

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Every year at this time, Michaels Craft store sends me into a tizzy. Just the other day, I was headed to Michaels to run some errands, only to find Halloween and autumn in full swing. Cackling witches. Dried leaves. It was all there.
 With little thought having been given to the upcoming fall, I left only with my art supplies and a nagging sense that once again, Halloween would be here and I would only be half done gluing rubber snakes to a wreathe. But not this year. In fact, this year, I would see my fall decorating ideas come to fruition, from start to finish. Fall is after all my absolutely most favorite time of year. Beautiful, colorful, fragrant, football filled, Indian summer Fall. So good-bye shorts and humidity and hello boots and jeans...here I come!
Are you ready for fall? Here are some of the most inspiring entryways I found to welcome in Autumn:
Courtesy Pottery Barn
I think this was from their past fall catalogue but it is probably my favorite fall porch.
You just cant go wrong with an abundance of lanterns and crows.
Courtesy Pottery Barn
Lanterns and crows closeup.
Courtesy Pottery Barn
Lanterns, leaves...again, gorgeous simplicity.
Courtesy Pottery Barn
OK..Im a big PB fan, but they really can do no wrong.
Courtesy Good Housekeeping
Great pumpkin topiaries for Halloween night.
Courtesy Martha Stewart
Beautiful monochromatic look.
Courtesy Martha Stewart Living
Classic pumpkin elegance.
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Top 5 Ways To Make Woodworking Easier For Beginners

Jumat, 05 Februari 2016

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Woodworking is not as daunting as it may seem and it is not necessary to spend a fortune on tools. The important thing is to find your own unique selling point to differentiate yourself from the competition. Here are some useful tips to help make woodworking easier for beginners and professionals as well.
RESEARCHResearch the market thoroughly by going online to see what other people are selling and what they are charging for it. To get an idea of how people run their businesses, you can go to local craft fairs and trade shows. If people pay for them, thats a good indicator that there might be a market for them.
GET THE RIGHT TOOLSWoodworking can be done by all with the proper tools and training, acquiring the proper tools allows you to work efficiently. Using a wide variety of materials you can create works of art, elegant or practical furniture and gifts or crafts. Initially you will have to make a considerable investment to purchase the equipment and materials you’ll need but in the long run it will pay for itself.
A Basic Tool Chest will consist of the following:
1. CHISEL
2. CLAMPS
3. COMBINATION SQUARE
4. DRILL BITS
5. ELECTRIC DRILL
6. HAMMER
7. HACKSAW
8. PLIERS
9. SCREWDRIVERS
10. TAPE MEASURE
HAVE A NICHEAs a beginner, it will do you a lot of good if you would limit yourself to what you know best. If you are good in building small items, then become an expert in that, and only that. You shouldnt be making a kitchen cabinet one month, and then desk the next, and then building a deck the next month. Find your niche, and stick with it.
KEEP RECORDSIt is vital for you to keep excellent records. You can keep a file on every piece you ever make. It doesnt necessarily have to be something fancy but just information about each piece, like a material list with prices, and a small sketch of it.
ORGANIZED WORKSPACEYou should try to organize your workspace, whether it is a shop, garage or cleared space in the basement. It should be clean and tidy as possible and safety should be the number one priority. A clean shop is a safe shop and you need to be professional if you really want to make money woodworking.
Here’s a quick run down of the major points.... do your research, get the right tools, become an expert in whatever niche you choose, keep good records, and organize your workspace. Don’t forget to enjoy what you do and make some money.
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