Dhokra (also spelt Dokra) is non–ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique. This sort of metal casting has been used in India for over 4,000 years and is still used. One of the earliest known lost wax artifacts is the dancing girl of Mohenjo-Daro. The product of dhokra artisans are in great demand in domestic and foreign markets because of primitive simplicity, … Continue reading India : Dhokra
Author: Octojelly Crochet Studio
Plans in the works
So just a quick update of sorts. Starting Monday, I'm restarting the Crafts of the World series. I don't plan on sticking to fiber arts with this series, this time. I'm going to try my best to cover atleast one craft from each country. This will be added to daily. Starting in October, I plan … Continue reading Plans in the works
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Quick Rant-ish
Why is designing a business card so difficult? I have the logo, and all the information I want on it. It should not be this difficult. Sorry, this is one of those moments that most business owners don't like to publicize. The frustrations we have to deal with when we are still in the infant … Continue reading Quick Rant-ish
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Update and Announcement
So if you have seen my social media today, you know that I have been accepted as a vendor to the Chesapeake Jubilee Fall Craft Market on November 5, 2022 in Chesapeake, Virginia. I'm looking forward to it, as it will be my first attempt at an outdoor event. It will also be the largest … Continue reading Update and Announcement
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500 Crochet Stitches
500 Crochet Stitches : The Ultimate Crochet Stitch Bible My copy is from August 2015 printed by the St Martin's Griffin Books. It has been my go to for when I want to try a new stitch or even remembering a stitch that I haven't used in a long time or that often. Anytime I … Continue reading 500 Crochet Stitches
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September plans and updates
Just a quick update. So the shop side of things now has more than just dice bags in it. There will be more added within the next 2 weeks. I just have to get photos taken. On the blog side, I'm doing some research for off the different little series that I currently have on … Continue reading September plans and updates
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Ramblings
So..it's almost midnight, but I figured I'd get a quick update of sorts up. If you've been on the site, looking around in the last 72 hours, you'll have noticed some changes. I updated the layout and color scheme to be a bit more professional looking. My goal for the business is for this to … Continue reading Ramblings
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Update
Where to start. So, there are some changes coming to this site as I integrate my shop with the blog. I have already started with the process, so I apologize now for the mess. This blog was featured on Feedspot's Top 100 Crochet Blogs list, made number 82 on that list. I'm rather proud of … Continue reading Update
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Quick Update
So..the studio is almost set up, just 2 more shelving units to move into the space and a smaller table to get. YouTube recording should start sometime next month, along with a rough Twitch schedule worked out. If you follow me on TikTok or Facebook/Instagram,you'll have noticed an increase in posts. I plan on keeping … Continue reading Quick Update
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FantaSci 2022: Chesapeake Library
So my first FantaSci Con is in the books now. I did a lot better than I thought I was going to. I made some new friends too. I learned a couple of things too, and remembered some things after the fact that I should have remembered from MarsCon. Things I should have remembered: snacks … Continue reading FantaSci 2022: Chesapeake Library
