Category: Hobbies & Toys

A bridge rectifier is a device used to transform alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). Additionally, a bridge rectifier is used in model railroads to provide the correct direct current to run the motors and other accessories. Placed in the decoder, the bridge rectifier has many functions. Let's describe the functions of a […]

Arts and crafts together create a potential force that enables artists to give material form to their innate refined qualities. It is through the arts and crafts that the aesthetic sense, creative power and artistic quality of an artist is manifested. Arts and crafts also have a great cultural and historical significance. Under the […]

Reborns, high quality life like baby dolls, have exploded in popularity since their creation in the early 1990's. More than baby dolls that you grow up with, these dolls are so life like they are often mistaken for real babies, even up close. Collectors from all walks of life, around the world, have begun […]

As individuals reach 50 years and older they enter what most consider the final years of their career before retirement. During this critical time people focus so much on the money part of retirement, they forget the most important part of it. What to do with all that free time? What will the retirement […]

Restoration of collectible dolls is cost and should only be performed by an expert. To prevent the need for restoration of your doll collection the following preservation guidelines should be adhered to: o Never display collectible dolls outside of doll cabinets if you are not prepared to dust them regularly If you, like me, […]

Crochet is a very multipurpose needlecraft used to create many kinds of items like: sweaters, scarves, vests, shawls, hats, mittens, blankets and every kind of garment that your mind can imagine! The technique is favored by many people who love needlecraft essentially because crochet stitches allow us also to make beautiful and useful home […]

The number one question I get asked when I tell someone I'm a writer is, "Where do you find all of your ideas?" This has never been a problem for me. In fact, I have the opposite problem. I have so many ideas swirling around in my head that it is hard to focus […]

Of course, that stamp was not the kind of stamp you lick and stick on an envelope. This was a one-cent stamp, circa 1856, from British Guiana – one of the rarest stamps in the world. It is these rare stamps that millions of people collect and then sell to other stamp collectors for […]

If you've always wanted to know how to make your gift baskets, this article will give you some tips to get started. Gift baskets are such a wonderful gift and can be given for any occasion. Creating personalized themed gift baskets is a great gift to give that someone special. Gift Baskets are easy […]

Flying remote control helicopters isn’t just an outdoor hobby. In fact many RC helos work better indoors than out, no matter the time of year, or what’s happening with the weather outside. Helicopter flying is a different playtime event all together. You need plenty of practice, and time to develop a feel for making […]