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Altered Die Cut: A Thanksgiving Art Tutorial
Solder Technique Studio Tutorial and Giveaway!
Giuseppina “Josie” Cirincione shares a basic soldering technique and details about how to win a copy of her book “Solder Technique Studio” or an original piece of her art! 
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Create Burnished Metal: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
Make Tissue, Fringed and Cone Paper Flowers!
Flowers are one of those embellishments that stands the test of time. Here author Ronda Palazzari shares some of her favorite flower tutorials—perfect for adding the finishing touches to any of your pieces. 
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Modeling Film Flower: A Tutorial
Tutorial: Making Things Rusty and Blackened
A beautifully rusted item or one darkened with age can add an air of mystery to almost any mixed media piece. But sometimes you can’t find just the right item in just the right condition. When new just won’t do, you can follow these simple instructions from author (Dusty Diablos) and artist Michael deMeng. 
All Dolled Up
Wire wrapping and soldering are the techniques you’ll use to create an amazing doll all decked out in fantasy materials—collage items that are beautiful and meaningful. Through detailed step-by-step photos excerpted from her book Pretty Little Things, Sally Jean Alexander will take you from wire cutting and shaping to soldering to embellishing. And like your dreams, the
possibilities are endless! 





