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Judy is a long time clay worker. She had her own shop in NM, for over 10 years, where she designed, made molds and mass produced ceramic pieces for the wholesale market. After closing her business in 2000, she went to work writing instructions to include even the very inexperienced novice with no work space. Her instructions are simplistic and yet cover every detail.

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When and How You Can Use Molds
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] There are hundreds of ways to duplicate an object using molds. There is such a variety of media and the proper mold materials, one could go on forever about the subject.

The Concept of Mold Making
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Sometimes, all it takes is the right frame of mind. Having the right concept, is half the battle. What is a mold? A mold is the negative of your positive. If your fist is the final image and form, then your other hand wrapped around your fist would be the negative or mold.

Are You Thinking About Going Into Trucking?
[Business:Career-Advice] Have you wondered if you would be any good at driving the big rigs? Contemplating going to one of those trucking schools? Here's an article to help you make up your mind.

For Truckers - Driving With Your Gears and Not Your Brakes
[Automotive:Trucks] This is for the new truck drivers who were never taught the basics in the truck driving school. It's a foundational lesson that could save their lives.

A Woman's Role in the World
[Womens-Interests] So ladies, when you feel neglected or taken for granted, let me assure you that without you, the world turns cold and harsh. They don't tell you this. They may not even realize what this world would be without you. Your very presence, doting on the home, doing ordinary every day chores, is a huge gift to those around you.

Why Do My Fingernails Sliver at the Edges?
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Taking care of the foundation of your fingernails is the basic trick to pretty nails. The biggest mistake most folks make, is in removing too much of the cuticle. That cuticle is there for a purpose and constantly trying to get rid of it, weakens your fingernail.

How to Deal With a Troubled Teenager
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Be wise in what you say. Don't wish, later, that you could take it back. If you have to, ask for time to think it over. Explain to him, you don't want to fly off the handle so to just give you some time. Harsh reactions are hard to take back and damaging to the relationship.

What is a Crafter? What is Art?
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Most any craft that is also eye appealing due to applied art, is both craft and art. There is the modern day argument about what is art and what is craft. Art has nothing to do with life necessities. It does not produce utilitarian products. Art is appealing to the eye and can be applied to just about anything, including a craft.

Restoring Ancient Wooden Statues
[Reference-and-Education] Should you ever run into the need to restore one of the 500 year old statues, you will need to first do some destruction. Most of these old statues are blocks of wood, glued together with old horse hoof glue.

Dreams - What Are They? What Do They Mean?
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] There are several types of dreams. Understanding what type of dream you've had, is half the battle.

How to Respond to Your Wife When She Says, "Nothing"
[Relationships:Communication] What does it mean? In truth, it means I wish I could talk to you but I already know you don't care. Or worse, you care more about your own selfish feelings than you do about me.

Does This Dress Make Me Look Fat?
[Relationships:Communication] Never! I mean, NEVER say what you think. Let me share with you, the proper way to answer. It works. I promise.

To Help Solve Family Problems - Have a Round Table Discussion
[Home-and-Family] Ever hear of a 'Round Table' discussion? I've used this technique for years and with a lot of success. It's not always the final answer but it helps to clear the air.

My Wife is Cold in Bed!
[Relationships:Marriage] My father used to say something that was so profound and so true. "There is no such thing as a cold woman, only clumsy men." That, of course, was a man's way of saying it. Now I'll try to explain it.

What is a Mold? What is a Master Block?
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Have you ever used cookie cutters with special little designs imprinted? You press the cutter down onto the dough and it leaves an exact opposite of the design you see in the cutter itself.

Simple Tricks in Poured Ceramics
[Arts-and-Entertainment] If you've been dabbling in poured ceramics for any time at all, it's time to learn some new tricks.Despite what you've been told, you don't have to wait until the greenware is dry before cleaning it. In fact, it's much cleaner work if you clean it while it's still wet.

Yes, You Can Stack Your Greenware in the Kiln
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Most definitely! There are, however, some things you need to be careful of. If you plan to glaze the pieces, it's best not to overload the kiln, too much.

How I Know Jesus is Real
[News-and-Society:Religion] People are always asking for proof. While there is no possible, tangible proof (ie-look at this), there is plenty of proof in every day life. This is a personal story of how I know, for myself, that He lives and is real.

Before Restoring - What is It?
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] One of the first questions, one has to answer, when faced with the project of replacement or restoration, is 'What is it?' Is it ceramic? Is it some sort of plaster or cement?