August 25, 2011-NSW Australia- Handmade paper has slowly but potentially taken over the market over plastics and different synthetic products. The main reason behind the huge popularity of this kind of paper is the eco-friendly nature of the products made of it. The product range covers a wide area varying from everyday use materials to different gifting items. The attractive look and durability is challenging synthetic and other products available in the market.

There are different kinds of handmade papers available in the market such as silk paper, batik paper, banana paper, marble paper, flower petals paper, embossed paper, metallic paper, and leather finish paper. Silk paper is a very popular choice for making corporate and gift items. The shining effect of the paper gives a bright and elegant look to the product. It is mainly made by laying silk fibers on a tray; the tray is covered by a net. Then the strips of silk of required length are pulled out. Now for getting the best effect, the strips should be wet so that they can easily accept adhesive. After this, the paper is turn aside quite a few times.

Silk paper works excellently as a unique medium for designing with silk. It is the most lustrous of all natural fibers. The softness and beauty of silk is available in this paper. Wide range of paper stationery products are made from this kind of papers. The papers are available in the market in different sizes, colors and thickness. However, to make the papers more attractive, more textures are often added to it.

The most popular paper stationery products available in the market are corporate diaries, note books, note pads, pain holders, paper folders, envelope etc. On the other hand, silk papers are very common in the field of gift items also. Jewelry boxes carry bags, cosmetics boxes, wallet, designer wedding and invitation cards, lamp shades etc. The papers can be recycled and they are available in various colors ranging from crimson red to turquoise blue, fuchsia green, bright pink.

Model train aficionado Johan Bentley introduces www.modelrailroadingforbeginners.com, a new model railroading website designed for hobbyists of all skill levels. This site contains a wide selection of resource information and invites beginner and advanced model railroaders to join an online insider’s club offering special benefits and mentoring opportunities.

Model Railroading for Beginners serves as a centralized place for train enthusiasts to stay informed on the latest trends in model railroading through in-depth and relevant videos, e-books and magazines. It also provides a vast collection of reference materials, equipment and memorabilia to help model railroaders develop their displays.

Model railroaders who join the insider’s club can link to current news stories, product reviews, featured videos, interviews and community forums. Advanced hobbyists can also mentor beginners who may need guidance on their projects, such as choosing equipment, designing a layout or constructing scenery. With the purchase of e-book guides, members receive the first month free with a subsequent nominal monthly fee.

“Model railroading is the world’s greatest hobby because of the community,” says Bentley. He adds that the networking opportunity in the insider’s club unites model railroaders all over the world and provides a “fine selection of handpicked resources and products” for any model train display.

Like so many, Johan became fascinated with trains when he was a toddler. “My mom took my brother and me on Stone Mountain’s Scenic Railroad. In those days they still operated a steam locomotive. I loved that old fashioned smokestack!” Blushing, Johan added, “And I was devastated when I learned my engineer dad didn’t operate trains.”

www.modelrailroadingforbeginners.com

Model Railroading for Beginners

(May 21, 2010) Are you interested in ship model making? Are you curious about how to build a clipper ship model, or do you want to know more about creating a galleon model. Maybe you are interested in learning how to go about constructing the hull or decorating a ship model. Whatever the case may be you can find out free details on the Ship Model Building website online! The Ship Model Building website online offers you free advice about making small parts, how to create a model racing yacht, and how to go about mounting a ship model too. You get hints on rigging and sails, ship model building tools, ship model novelties, trick methods, short cuts and more on the Ship Model Building website online.

The Ship Model Building website online supplies you with an easy to use glossary on ship model parts and building. There is an illustrated guide offered on ship model making and you no longer have to be confused about the steps you need to take to make an awesome model ship! This site is great for the beginning ship model builder looking to craft model ships like the professionals. The Ship Model Building website online is equally excellent for adept ship model builders seeking tips on making the task of building attractive ships easier.

The Ship Model Building website online will instruct you about the necessary tools you require and it supplies you with hints on dealing with the various, intricate parts of model ships. You can quickly learn how to make a clipper ship model: one that looks like it is straight out of the nineteenth century! Learn how to make your ship have the flowing curves and trim rigging of real clippers. Explore how the top edges of the bulwarks should look or learn about the appearance of the poop deck. Visit the Ship Model Building website online to learn about crafting a galleon model too!

The Ship Model Building website online has free information on constructing the hull of your model ship and you can learn about methods for holding a rough hull as it is being shaped. Learn how to create the effect of copper sheathing below the water line of your model, and get great hints about decorating a ship model as well. Find out how to go about putting on the finishing touches on your model ship, learn about making your own parts, learn how to handle small parts, and find out about the types of finishes that will make your model complete. From building your model ship from scratch to buying the right tools, from apply an cool finish to your ship to neat methods of mounting, the Ship Model Building website online has all the details you need to get started.

“I always wanted to do a neat hobby with my youngest son. After visiting the Ship Model Building website I talked with him about maybe building model ships. So far he loves it and so do I; we spend more time together now!”
- C. Williams

Have you ever wanted to build a ship in a bottle? Do you wonder how people get the ship inside the bottle or how they make it look so mysterious by capping off the bottle? Just how does the ship get inside the glass? For cool tips on building model ships to information on parts and supplies, from step by step advice, to facts about model ship building, you can find it all on the Ship Model Building website online. Visit the Ship Model Building website online for more details at:

http://www.shipmodelbuilding.com.

CONTACT:
Ship Model Building
[email protected]

http://www.shipmodelbuilding.com

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Oakley at Sheinman

We wrap science in art, and our sunglass designs are as original as the athletes and cultural icons who inspired them. We’re taking that to the limits of imagination by letting artists from around the globe create unique design treatments for some of our most sought-after frame styles. A select few of these rarities are now designated as Collector’s Editions, and a limited number will be produced each quarter.

Inspired by music, art, fashion and sports, these Oakley originals will be made available to collectors who want to own a piece of history. As Artist Series Editions, every sunglass comes with a matching box and MICROCLEAR™ bag.

Available now at Sheinman Opticians, Northampton.

Sheinman Opticians was established in 1915 by A E Turville, one of the founders of modern optometry and under the guidance of J S Sheinman since 1964, we have become one of Europe’s largest and most respected optometric practices.

To take a closer look at our range of  Oakley Jawbone designer sunglasses, please visit our website at http://www.sheinman.com. We offer online shopping facilities and great discounts on big name brands.

Vista, CA ( Prfriend ) October 14, 2009 – Sandcarving Equipment experts from Rayzist Photomask will be conducting Hands On demonstrations and training on the most advanced Sandcarving Equipment available on the market at the Awards & Engraving Show in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Sandcarding Equipment demonstrations will begin October 22nd, 2009 and run through the end of the show on October 24th. Rayzist is the world’s leading manufacturer of photoresist films and sandcarving equipment.

The Sandcarving Equipment being demonstrated will include Rayzist’s 2034VX and 1924 Sandcarving Systems. Demonstration will also be conducted on: How to Make a Photoresist Mask using the LetraLite Kit and Magic Dark.

Location:
NBM’s Awards & Engraving Show
Booth 601
Charlotte Convention Ctr
501 S College St
Charlotte, NC 28202

http://www.rayzist.com

Exhibit Hall Hours:
Friday, October 22nd, 10am to 5pm
Saturday, October 23rd, 10am to 5pm
Sunday, October 24th, 10 am to 4 pm

The Awards & Engraving Show in Charlotte is open to anyone from across the county including North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee.

If you are not able to attend the Awards & Engraving Show you can get more information about the Sandcarving Equipment Contact Us at 800-729-9478.

What is Sandcarving
The sandcarving process is relatively straightforward. First, a photomask is applied to the surface that’s being carved. Then, an abrasive, sand-like material (such as aluminum oxide) is propelled onto that surface. The abrasive carves the surface only in the open areas of the stencil, while the areas covered by the photomask remain smooth and spotless. As a result, the impression made in the glass, crystal or stone cleanly follows the pattern of the photomask.

Anyone who has the right sandcarving equipment can easily produce intricate, three-dimensional designs on glass, crystal, marble, stone and other surfaces. The finished product can be kept for personal enjoyment, or sold for a profit.

Rayzist is the world’s leading manufacturer of photoresist films and sandcarving equipment. Our position within the industry affords us the advantage of scale, but it is our approach to serving you, our customer, that sets us apart.

At Rayzist, our success has always been fueled by relationships. No matter where you are in the process of establishing yourself in the sandcarving industry, we strive to be your trusted partner going forward.

We do offer the industry’s most complete product line, which includes everything from sandcarving systems to films and supplies to engraveable blanks. But we also offer our guidance and support as you build your business and improve upon your sandcarving expertise. In short, we are genuinely committed to your success.

Contact:
Company Name: Rayzist Photomask
955 Park Center Drive
Vista, CA 92081
Toll Free: 800-729-9478
Fax: 760-727-2986

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The World Watch Report 2009 (WWR) includes Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Blancpain, Breguet, Breitling, Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Ebel, Franck Muller, Girard-Perregaux, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, Montblanc, Omega, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Rado, Raymond Weil, Rolex, Tag Heuer, Vacheron Constantin, and Zenith.

The World Watch Report (WWR) market study published by IC-Agency, a company specialized in luxury digital marketing, released its 2009 report ( http://www.WorldWatchReport.com/2009 ) which deciphers queries entered into search engines throughout the Internet from millions of prospects for 25 luxury watch brands (compared to 12 previously).

“This year’s enhancement of the report includes expanding to 25 luxury watch brands, Chinese and Japanese demand analysis as well as adding the social media impact, as it has been designed to answer today’s watch brand managers needs.” Florent Bondoux, project manager for the World Watch Report.

The report covers 7 major export markets: China and Japan (for the first time), as well as the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, France and Germany. Below are the main trends revealed by the 2009 World Watch Report:

Internet demand for counterfeit goods is growing by 6% in the United States, whereas it is shrinking across Europe. China is overtaking Japan and presents a high growth potential. It has an online customer base with high brand awareness, but less awareness of the models. Social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube are becoming crucial meeting places for luxury watch brands.

WWR on global demand distribution for luxury watches:

Europe represents the major market share (44.2%), with the UK leading (14.6%), followed by Germany (12.1%), Italy (9.6%) and France (7.7%). The United States is still by far the most important market (42.8%). Asia is still weak, with 13.2% market share, but China (7.4%) overtakes Japan (5.8%), whereas the level of Internet use there is only 22%, compared to 74% in Japan. The Chinese are mainly interested in brands (77%), and are less interested in models (less than 10%, whereas that figure is usually around 18%), confirming the awakening interest in Swiss watch culture and the importance of product marketing.

WWR on the most demanded models:

Omega holds the two top places in the top 20 models ranking, with Seamaster (7.8%), and Speedmaster (4.7%), overtaking Rolex’s Daytona, which at 4.3% drops from 2nd place to third. TAG Heuer’s Link (10th place), Rolex’s Date (16th place) and Omega’s Planet Ocean (20th place) enter the ranking for the first time.

WWR on the luxury watches ambassadors:

Omega the highest ranked brand (17%) uses the Michael Phelps effect: an American swimmer who beat the Gold Medal record in a single Olympics (8 medals), in the Beijing Olympic Games. Six of TAG Heuer’s ambassadors are ranked in the top 20. At the top of the line is golfer Tiger Woods, who garners 15% of searches, followed by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan (7%), Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton (4%), actor Leonardo DiCaprio (3%), tennis star Maria Sharapova (3%) and deceased actor and racing driver Steve McQueen (2%).

WWR on counterfeiting:

The main market for counterfeit goods is still the United States, representing over 66% of global demand (constant range of +6%). Will the financial crisis push the Americans towards counterfeit timepieces? However, this figure remains marginal (6%) compared to the total number of searches for authentic products (94%). Eighty percent of demand for counterfeit products is for Rolex only. The remaining 20% is divided up between the other 24 brands analyzed. Japan is the only country in which there are more searches for counterfeit goods on Omega (15%) than Rolex (11%).

WWR on social media networks as brand advertising on official websites is no longer enough:

Facebook (180 million members): Cartier dominates Facebook with 30,000 fans, followed by TAG Heuer (18,500), Rolex (17,500), Bulgari (14,300) and Breitling (13,600). Are multi-product brands better positioned to grasp the opportunity presented by social media? YouTube (100 million videos viewed monthly): Videos posted by fans are now taking up 38% of brand visibility. Is this an opportunity to support these fans who often have a high power of persuasion?

More about the 2009 World Watch Report:

The market study carried out by IC-Agency is published in partnership with Europa Star ( www.europastar.com ) the most influential watch magazine and is available for purchase at http://www.worldwatchreport.com/2009

“In this time of financial turmoil and significant changes in luxury consumers behavior using Internet, the World Watch Report aims to provide the industry with accurate recommendations.” Florent Bondoux, project manager for the World Watch Report.

About IC-Agency:

Created in 2000, IC-Agency is a leader in luxury digital marketing. Based in Europe (Switzerland) and in North America (Canada), IC-Agency provides its clients with services such as analysis, promotion, optimization and protection for their brands, products and services.

Among IC-Agency’s clients are many independent luxury brands, as well as brands belonging to groups such as Swatch, Richemont, LVMH, and PPR/Gucci. The company was recently awarded the Strategis/HEC Lausanne prize for its excellence in Management. For more information on IC Agency visit: http://www.ic-agency.com

Pacheco,California – Much before we came to use all the other modes of transportation, we learnt to travel by water. However, the earliest ships developed by the human race resembled nothing like today’s ships. They were very basic and they just met the functional requirements of transportation by water. As we can easily imagine they were just logs tied together. We do not really have a complete documented history of the development of wooden ships. The history of wooden ships is compiled by piecing together various bits and pieces of information from across the world. The first known log boats are around 8000 to 9000 years old. However, there are reports of first sailing ships in Egypt dating around 3500 BC. Rome too seems to have played an active part in ship building. Their ships were capable of handling up to 1000 tons. One of the famous antique ships is from Alexandria called Syrakosia of Alexandria.

Since people did not know the latest joinery methods to keep the wooden pieces together the wooden planks were sewn together at least until the Medieval era. During the Medieval era, they learnt to use wooden pegs in wooden ship building. The wooden ship building started enjoying a massive growth since then and we came to build many huge ships and the greatest ships of our history. Eventually we came to build ships such as the classic tall ships including the US Constellation. These ships used plank-on-bulkhead construction, brass fittings, cloth sails and rigging lines. They are categorized under the intermediate and advanced wooden ship models.

Some of the most popular wooden ships known to us are:

The H.M.S. Endeavour – launched in 1765.

The H.M.S. Victory – launched on May 7, 1765

The U.S. Constellation – launched in 1798

The wooden ship building interests have taken a different course in the history. Today we can find hundreds of hobby wooden ship builders who build replica ship miniatures using the model kits. Artesania Latina is one of the top suppliers of all types of wooden ship model kits. These model kits from Artesania Latina are known for their highest quality. These model kits are not meant to be mere toys but to be used by professional hobby wooden ship builders. Using these model kits exact replicas of famous wooden ships can be built. These model ships built will help us rebuild the history of the wooden ship building and their actual time of service in the history.

All the Artesania Latina wooden ship model kits come with a complete set of instructions, full scale rigging diagram as well as ship building tools with some of the models. Among all the other wooden ship model kits, Artesania Latina stands out because of their unbeatable quality and competitive pricing. Every hobbyist’s first preference on wooden ship model kits would be Artesania Latina because it allows them to build professional looking model ships with ease. Those who want to order Artesania Latina model kits can visit Woodenshipsharbor.com and order their favorite models conveniently online at the most competitive rates.

For more information www.woodenshipsharbor.com

Joseph G. Principato
1010 Temple Drive,
Pacheco,
CA, 94553,
USA,
Phone: (866) 750-7195
Fax: (866) 750-7195
Website: www.woodenshipsharbor.com

This month has seen the launch of Knitting Social Network; a dedicated social network purely for knitters. The website is a coveted community filled with tips, pictures, videos and chat. The website offers you the opportunity to give your personal touch to the world of knitting where the content is entirely dictated by members; from uploading pictures of your latest piece to sharing patterns, chatting about projects, arranging meet ups, and creating your own groups.

Knitting Network (http://www.knitting-network.com) allows members to create their personal profile, and share their work and ideas with fellow knitters from around the world.

“The members have taken to Knitting Network fantastically” says Kate Cummings, Online Editor of Knitting Network. “Over 300 members have joined within a matter of weeks, and we are continuously growing. All our members are very active, and keen to help others with all their questions and problems.”

The next few weeks are exciting for Knitting Network. March will see the first issue of the Knitting Network newsletter, complete with competitions from online retailers who are keen to help endorse the website. There will also be the introduction of a reviewing feature where members can interact by rating and commenting on their latest purchases of yarn, needles, books and magazines.

Knitting Network is associated with Photography Network (http://www.photography-network.net) a dedicated social network for photographers.

For press, marketing or website enquiries:
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Fibre2fashion – leading B2B portal on Textile-Apparel-Fashion industries that offers elite Business and Information services in form of a horde of its service models have now geared up to present the global Handloom & Handicraft sector - a taste of globalization and 24X7 coverage.

Textile production commenced with Handloom, and the passage of time has not lessened the role of the industry completely. The industry continues to be as a partner with the mill sector and the handicraft sector. Spinning, Handloom, Power loom, and Garment are the four pillars of the Textile sector.

Fibre2fashion, which covers an entire chain of the allied industries as well as its sub-sectors in the Textile-Apparel vertical – now houses a very dedicated section on Handloom & Handicraft that plays the most vital role since ages since man started understanding the need for clothing.

Handloom is still the most flexible, decentralized and the least capital and energy requiring livelihood option. Over the time, Handloom & Handicraft has evolved as an independent branch in itself. Expanding Handloom & Handicraft markets indicates that the production of Handloom fabrics is estimated to be 6,188 million sq-mts., almost 16 percent as contribution of Handloom sector in the total textiles market. Five decades back, India was one among the top most textile exporters in the world. Now China has bagged the major chunk of the global textile market. The mark of originality will help our exporters to sell original Handloom & Handicraft products abroad. This will in turn help the traditional weavers all over the country get a better price for their product.

With the launch of Handloom & Handicrafts as an independent section of fibre2fashion, it becomes imperative to locate and publish news and information that can reach from the innovators to the users, on time, through the space devoted for Handloom & Handicrafts. The section would cater information pieces in form of key news, information-rich articles and extensive researched industrial reports.

As an initiative, we have covered up manufacturers of 50 products under 7 categories viz., Bags And Luggage, Garments, Hand made Home Textile, Jewelry and Fashion Accessories, Other Handmade products, Shawls, Textile And Weaving Crafts into our directory of worldwide manufacturers. We plan to include more products later. The suppliers’ details are made live so that buyers can contact them as per their convenience.

At a glance –

News – An online source for global information about latest happenings in the field of Handloom & Handicrafts.

Articles / Case studies / Special Reports – Knowledge base section that covers a wide range of topics ranging from industries to technologies to processes to market analysis.

Association – List of all leading, regional & global association from across the world are covered in this section. Get the required information about them, here.

Trade fairs & Events / Conferences — All leading, regional & global trade fairs, events, conferences and seminars from across the world are covered in this section. Get the required information about them, here.

Art Heritage – This channel has been introduced to give focus to traditional Handloom & Handicraft art, a mileage essentially for those involved, accommodating culture, ethics and traditions and a due privilege by exposing the creativity and artistic gesture made on textiles.

For More Info Please Visit: http://handloom.fibre2fashion.com

Next Milestone –

Business – Shortly we would also introduce business offers for our visitors from the field of Handloom & Handicraft enveloping global buying requirements and selling offers for the listed 50 products. In order to give authentic information to our clients, all the business leads are verified at our end through focused calling to those companies who have posted their requirements and getting the required information from them.