If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Sometime in 1826 or 1827, the first known photograph was…
Rotary tools are among the most versatile gizmos you can keep in your workshop or studio. These handheld workhorses can be fitted with a variety of tips to transform surfaces by polishing, sanding
A good pair of pliers is an essential tool for wire work and jewelry projects and an excellent addition to any hobbyist’s or professional’s tool kit. Whether you need a precise tool for…
A good utility knife should be something you want to reach for over and over again. Deploy it for general everyday tasks, like opening cardboard boxes and slicing
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More than a century after their invention, tungsten filaments—the coiled metal wires at the heart of many incandescent light bulbs—continue to be popular. This is despite the growing market for…
A rubbing plate is an art tool that adds texture to drawings in a variety of media. Just lay your paper or fabric over a plate and rub a crayon, marker, or pencil over it to bring out the pattern
Want to decorate a glass surface but prefer a medium that’s a little less messy than window paints? Check out window markers: Always handheld and rarely drippy, they’re a great option for small…
Samarth Kasliwal remembers that his late father, Munnu, considered it a crime to leave the underside of a piece of jewelry blank. Whatever touches the body must be beautiful, he believed, calling
Much of the luminous quality seen in oil paintings by the Old Masters was achieved through a process known as glazing. In this style, one creates a monochromatic underpainting which is then glazed
A loupe is a necessity for almost any photographer who prints his or her own work. The pocket-size device enlarges the smallest details in your negatives and prints and comes in handy whether you are