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This comprises of a list of links to resources found to be really informative, authoritative, useful, and/or fun. It also includes any link exchanges we have made, but all of them are vetted for quality and compatibility.

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Art

Danny Gregory
Author of The Creative License
www.dannygregory.com
Highly recommended book. Very interesting site. Aid to become more creative or unblock creativity.

The Artist's Way
Official site of Julia Cameron; author of The Artist's Way.
www.theartistsway.com/
favourite A highly recommended site/book on recovering/discovering your creativity. Forum members highly recommended wrt to X.

Books

Tarcher/Penguin
Books, videos, talks - very good book site. Even spiritual.
www.tarcherbooks.net/
favourite Very good site. Esp the video section which includes talks with the author of The Artist's Way

Clay

Cool Tools
A US based shopping site specializing in pretty cool tools and kits, especially for metal clays.
www.cooltools.us
Also has free learning videos and learning center. Worth a look.

Krafty Lady
Australian shopping site specializing in large selection of art moulds.
www.kraftylady.com.au
favourite A lot of gorgeous stuff incl. crucifix moulds. Worth a look.

Color

colr.org
"Play with color and color schemes"
www.colr.org
favourite EXCELLENT site to get lovely color schemas e.g. from a pic you have.

Home Design Color Wheel Tool
Interactive online color tool for home decoration but can be used for anything else.
homedesigndirectory.com.au
I like it. Easy to use. For any color needs. And great for seeing color changes to a room.

Competitions - Jewelry and Beading

Bead Dreams
High caliber competition run by Bead & Button. Offers multiple categories for entry.
beadandbutton.com

Crafts

Can Do Books
Can Do Books & Patterns is the home of fine leisure books and sewing patterns for creative people. We offer the best range in Australia, at great prices, especially for crafters, gardeners, woodworkers and photographers.
candobooks.com.au

U Handbag
Stock bag handles, purse frames, and hard-to-find metal bits ~ Everything to make hand made handbags.
u-handbag.com
Looks very promising. UK site but will ship internationally.

Crochet & Knitting

Craft Gossip.com
Mainly about crochet, but it does cover a whole lot of other crafts like felting, jewelry making, knitting, needlework, polymer clay, etc.
craftgossip.com
favourite

Felting

Color Streams
Embroidery Supplies for Textile Arts
colourstreams.com.au
Looks like quite a fab store & Aussie! Includes lots of things for felting as well and exotic threads.

Jewelry

Maryniky Designs
A most talented and featured artist in Wearable Art. Unique and 100% Beautiful.
marynikydesigns.com
favourite

Peruzi
Unique Handmade Clay Beads, Pendants, and Jewelry
peruzi.net
favourite Run by Natalie Fletcher, this Australian store offers beautiful clay items that is fast becoming a household brand name.

Other

beso bridal hair combs
Bridal Hair Combs
beso.com
A good selection of different bridal combs.

finishing.com
"The home page of the finishing industry"
finishing.com
A lot of finishing tips and help, including FAQs on antiquing and plating.

Watson Brass
A lot of brass products - especially for architecture and homeware. However some interesting products that could be used in crafts.
watsonbrass.com.au

Tools, Gadgets, Notions

Clover (Japan)
Clover Free Patterns (includes other sections showing Clover products and short explanations)
world.cloverhobby.jp/free/freepattern.html

Clover (USA)
The Clover USA store
www.clover-usa.com
Very useful sites. Check under the "Make It" section for free patterns and how-tos.
favourite Check out especially the Make It > Videos section which has interesting how-tos.

Gloves In A Bottle
"Gloves in a Bottle is a shielding lotion that rapidly absorbs into, and bonds with, the outer layer of skin creating a protective layer while retaining the natural moisture from within. This makes it the perfect dry skin care product.

It does not wash off, but comes off naturally with exfoliated skin cells. Just reapply every four hours for continued protection. "

www.glovesinabottle.com.au/
favouritefavourite It is a lotion and a protector. I think it coats like a glove. Very reasonably priced and a definite must-have item.

Kantan Couture Embroidery
Kantan Couture
www.clover-usa.com
favourite Fascinating! Has videos (.wmv) to show you how the embroidery hook is used.

MisterArt
Faux and Antique finishing - paints and finishes.
www.misterart.com
A large art supplies store (in USA) covering a whole range of supplies including clay.

Wire Work and Chainmaille

Aussie Maille
Online shopping. Australian business specializing in jump rings for chain maille jewelry.
aussiemaille.com
favourite Recommended store. Very reasonably priced. Good quality selection.

CGMaille.com
The home of Phong's Chainmaille Tutorials, precision computer generated, free tutorials for chainmaille weaves and techniques.
cgmaille.com
favourite

Urban Maille
Chainmail supplies store with gallery.
urbanmaille.com
favourite Just beautiful work.

Weaves (tutorials)
A impressive list of tutorials at the M.A.I.L (Maille Artisans International League). Tutorials submitted by volunteers and it is impressive!
www.mailleartisans.org
favourite

Yarn

Ewe-Phoria Yarns
" a wide variety of quality knitting yarns and knitting accessories, including products from Noro, Cascade, Plymouth, Rowan, Philosopher's Wool, BagSmith, and many more, both here online and in our retail store and knit-cafe on Main Street in downtown Pocahontas, Iowa. "
ewephoriayarns.com
Store in USA. Have used before. Reasonable prices and the lady owner gives great service. Recommended. Beautiful yarns and many suitable for felting.
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