75 articles on "metal"

Metal Outdoor Furniture - Explained

Metal Outdoor Furniture - Explained by: Debbie Rodgers Mention metal patio furniture and you probably think of the light, fly-away aluminium loungers of your youth or that half-ton cast iron table and chair set on your neighbour's lawn. Bu...

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Dokra Craft - What Are the Steps Involved in Giving Shape to Dokra Craft?

The process in which Dokra craft or Dhokra figurines are made is just fascinating. At first the Dokra craftsman will create a clay core, dry it and add designs, patterns, expressions, decorations and wax channels to that clay replica. Step # 1 The ...

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Importance of VCI Packaging

An upcoming conference on corrosion protection illustrates just how important rust prevention really is. The COROSAVE 2010 International Trade Fair for Corrosion Protection, Preservation and Packaging will be held in the Exhibition Centre Stuttgart, ...

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Oxy Acetylene Welding For Dummies

Oxy-acetylene welding is a popular welding technique used by many fabricators and welders to bond metals together. Although it's a method that requires experience and skill, understanding the science behind oxy-acetylene welding is important for begi...

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Applications and Purposes of Metal Casting

Casting of metal was an ancient method that consists of various purpose and applications. Evolution from the past until these present days have been utilizing metal workings as the process of creating religious, artistic and any other practical items...

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Dokra Craft - Dhokra Art of Bengal Unveiled For You

Dokra craft is tribal in origin - this is perhaps something that we are already extremely familiar with. Dokra craft is supposed to be cast in metal using the lost wax technique or cire perdue as it is popularly known in France. However there is some...

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Dokra Craft - Human Civilization's Oldest Form of Non Ferrous Metal Casting

The ancient art of Dokra is a prominent and distinct metal casting tradition that is practised in the tribal regions of India. The word Dokra comes from the Dhokra Damar tribes who are mainly found in West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand....

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Magnets - Attractive Little Things!

Magnets - Attractive Little Things! by: Nick Grains Magnets can be made by placing a magnetic material such as iron or steel, in a strong magnetic field. Permanent, temporary and electromagnets can be made in this manner. That's the boring...

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Dokra Craft of Bengal - Discover the Folk Culture of Bengal Through Dhokra Metal Craft

Among the myriad Indian handicrafts, so famed and coveted all over the world for their unique beauty and skilled craftsmanship, special mention must be made of Dokra craft or Dhokra metal craft that can be classified under Indian brassware handicraft...

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Metal Outdoor Furniture - Explained

If you're looking to revamp or update your outdoor space, metal outdoor furniture could be an excellent choice for you. Metal outdoor furniture not only adds a stylish touch to your patio, garden, or pool area but also provides durability and resilie...

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