The History Of Crafts
By Merritt
Ever wonder how macramé began? Interested in hearing more about beads? Get ready for each episode to go in-depth on the items found around your craft store.
The History Of CraftsNov 27, 2019
15: S1 Winter Season End
14: The History of Greeting Cards
Learn about Vinegar #Valentines, #Chromolithography & Egyptian New Years Sentiments on the History of Greeting #Cards.
Resources:
https://www.greetingcard.org/a-valentines-day-history-lesson/
https://www.greetingcard.org/industry-resources/history/
http://www.historybyzim.com/2013/02/oldest-valentine/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lupercalia
http://www.victoriana.com/valentine-writers/
http://victoriantreasury.com/howland.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_Howland
https://www.americanantiquarian.org/sentimentcards.htm
https://www.americanantiquarian.org/Inventories/General%20Valentine%20Collection%20538111.pdf
http://www.americanantiquarian.org/valentinesephemera/victorian-valentines
https://carteblanchecards.com/the-history-of-greeting-cards/
http://jimgodfrey.com/louis-prang-father-of-the-christmas-card/
13:The History of the Glue Gun
This week we chat about the hot #glue gun & catch up with what the host has been up to with hers.
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RESOURCES:
http://www.props.eric-hart.com/tools/who-invented-the-hot-glue-gun/
https://www.gluegunsdirect.com/service-and-advice/history-development-glue-gun/
https://www.hotmelt.com/blogs/blog/the-evolution-of-the-glue-gun
https://books.google.com/books?id=WiYDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA154&hl=en#v=onepage&q&f=false
12: Work Break!
11:The History of Buttons
Join Merritt for another week of tidbits of history! This week we learn all about Buttons!! Learn about a war started by the humble button!
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Resources:
https://www.buttonworks.com/buttonhistory.html
https://www.harappa.com/category/slide-subject/button-seals
,http://www.buttoncountry.com/
http://www.buttoncountry.com/button-patents.html
http://www.buttoncountry.com/3rd-ave-buttons-pictures.html
http://pearlykingsandqueens.com/history/
https://www.mattmuseum.org/collections/waterbury-button-museum/
https://www.spectator.co.uk/2014/11/steve-jobss-button-phobia-has-shaped-the-modern-world/#
https://imageevent.com/beckersemporium/myfavoritebutton
https://gregology.net/reference/koumpounophobia/
https://blog.samuel-windsor.co.uk/mens-button-guide-infographic
https://hobbylark.com/collecting/Vintage-Button-Guide-Ways-to-Indentify-Antique-Buttons
10: The History of the Iron
Join us for tidbits about the Iron!
Find the 2020 Craftolution Page on https://thecreativeearth.com/naptime-crafter-resources
Be sure to follow me on Instagram & Pinterest for more information and crafty tidbits!
https://www.instagram.com/thecreativeearth/
https://www.pinterest.com/thecreativeearthDIY/the-history-of-crafts/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ncuNk2o9N1YyDVd4e9czw
RESOURCES:
https://www.thoughtco.com/who-invented-the-iron-1991675
Bellis, Mary. "Who Invented the Iron?" ThoughtCo, Aug. 22, 2019, thoughtco.com/who-invented-the-iron-1991675.
http://www.oldandinteresting.com/fluting-goffering-irons.aspx
https://prezi.com/xq0ly77llx5v/history-of-the-clothes-iron/
http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Clothes-Iron.html
https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Tilley_Lamp_Co
http://enticz.blogspot.com/2011/06/box-irons-or-charcoal-irons.html
http://www.oldandinteresting.com/box-mangles.aspx
https://museumofromanianrecords.com/pressing-iron-collection/
http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Clothes-Iron.html
http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Clothes-Iron.html#ixzz6B3M9TZn6
09: The History of Felt
Hey Learner!
Join Merritt in exploring how Felt came to be! From Wool garments found in Burial Mounds to new techniques being created recently - you want to hear all about it!
Resources:
https://anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1525/aa.1930.32.1.02a00020
http://feltcrafts.com/history.html
http://www.turkishculture.org/textile-arts/felt-107.htm
http://www.historyofclothing.com/textile-history/felt-and-feltmaking-history/
https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Felt
http://www.fairfieldassociation.org/learningzone/files/floraschools/historyoffelt.pdf
08: The History of Resin
Join Merritt of The Creative Earth as she talks about #Resin, 2020 Craftolutions & news! Get ready to learn about natural and synthetic Resins used in boating, skateboarding, incense & much more!
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Be sure to follow me on Instagram & Pinterest for more information and crafty tidbits!
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https://www.pinterest.com/thecreativeearthDIY/the-history-of-crafts/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ncuNk2o9N1YyDVd4e9czw
RESOURCES:
https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/ethnobotany/resins.shtml
http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/III._The_History_of_Synthetic_Resin_Varnishes
http://www.fossilmuseum.net/Tree_of_Life/FossilAmber.htm
https://www.britannica.com/science/resin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resin#
https://www.instagram.com/liquid_annasweet/
https://www.instagram.com/annupton.art/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastic_(plant_resin)
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/paleoplanet69529/how-to-make-cutler-s-resin-t55490.html
https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-plastics-1992322
https://www.marvalindustries.com/types-of-synthetic-resins.html
07:Christmas Week
06:The History of Ornaments
Ever wonder who strung the first boughs of holly? Well I forgot to look that up but I will tell you tons of other tidbits about #Christmas #Ornaments including why I'll never look at #Tinsel the same way.
Find Images for todays episode at the History of Crafts Pinterest Board.
You can also see the latest DIY videos from the Host, here.
As always- find everything in one spot if you bookmark https://thecreativeearth.com/
Thanks for listening, Learners, don't forget to spread the word!
Show Resources:
Resources:
https://www.theholidayspot.com/christmas/history/xmas_tree.htm
https://www.theholidayspot.com/christmas/christmas_ornaments.htm
https://mymerrychristmas.com/history-christmas-ornaments/
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/germany/articles/a-brief-history-of-the-christmas-ornament-3/
https://christmashq.com/decorations/ornaments/
https://www.ornamentshop.com/history_story/part2.asp
https://www.argophilia.com/news/ukrainian-christmas-tree/216905/
https://www.historytoday.com/archive/history-matters/first-christmas-tree
05: The History of Macramé
In this weeks #Macramé episode we welcome our FIRST GUEST CRAFTER! Farrel Hansen of #Macrameoww & Curator of the 73 Degree Flea is visiting to talk about the art of tying #knots!
Find Images for todays episode at the History of Crafts Pinterest Board.
You can also see the latest DIY videos from the Host, here.
As always- find everything in one spot if you bookmark https://thecreativeearth.com/
Thanks for listening, Learners, don't forget to spread the word!
Resources for this Episode (were all online this week, you're welcome!):
https://cdnmedia.handweaving.net/DigitalArchive/articles/scr_macr.pdf
https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/books/archive_033.pdf
https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/other/cum_lac1.pdf
https://cdnmedia.handweaving.net/DigitalArchive/articles/wow_macr.pdf
https://www.sutori.com/story/the-amazing-history-of-macrame--3WpiLuPZoHz9WDNqgS43igi7
https://www.liendoanaulac.org/space/references/training/Ashley_Book_Knots.pdf
04: The History of Paper Maché
In this weeks podcast, we discuss Paper Mache and it's origins. Merritt discusses the 3 styles used along with some different artists using paper mache pulp to sculpt some incredible things.
Find more about the Pictures she speaks about and more through https://thecreativeearth.com/
Episode Resources:
https://www.si.edu/mci/downloads/RELACT/papier_mache.pdf
https://www.mexican-folk-art-guide.com/saulo-moreno.html#.XeeBV1dKhPZ
https://arnoldgrummer.com/products/paper-casting/papercasting.html
http://www.papiermache.co.uk/articles/history-of-papier-mache-dolls/
03: The History of Beads
02: The History of Embroidery
01: The History of Stained Glass
Travel through time on my very first podcast about the History of all things creative! This episode is about the history of stained glass. Join me in learning interesting tidbits about this time honored art.
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