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Consumer Durable Goods Industry Highly durable goods such as refrigerators, cars, or mobile phones usually continue to be useful for three or more years of use, and hence durable goods are typically characterized by long periods between successive purchases. These durable goods are referred to as Consumer Durables and examples of consumer durable goods include cars, household goods (home appliances, consumer electronics, furniture, etc.), sports equipment, and toys. As the second purchase for durable goods lags time difference, generally they are sold on a higher margin. The Consumer Durables industry consists of durable goods and appliances for domestic use such as televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines. Instruments such as cellphones and kitchen appliances like microwave ovens are also included in this category. The sector has been witnessing significant growth in recent years, helped by several drivers such as the emerging retail boom, real estate and...

Sectors of Chemical Industry Sales of the chemical business can be divided into following broad categories/sectors: Basics or Commodity Chemicals - Approximately 35 to 37 percent of the dollar output Life Sciences- Approximately 30 percent of the dollar output Specialty Chemicals - Approximately 20 to 25 percent of the dollar output Consumer Products- Approximately 10 percent of the dollar output Basic Classification of Chemical Industry Sectors: Fundamentally, the chemicals industry can be divided into two sectors; commodity/basic chemicals and specialty chemicals. Commodity chemicals are manufactured by many different companies however the end product is generally the same with very little variations. Specialty chemicals are typically made to suit the needs of a specific customer, and are generally only available from a few suppliers. These chemicals are often protected by patents. Basic/Commodity Chemicals:  They are also called basic chemicals, are typical...

Types of Paper for Art: Definitive Guide   James M. Rai    Resource The best thing about crafting with paper is that getting the main raw material, paper, is very easy. That’s dues to the ready availability of paper and its inexpensive nature. Again, beyond the basic copy paper,  there are many more varieties of paper , and that introduces our topic today. If you’re looking  to go into paper crafting , it’s very essential that you learn the available types of paper because to have great results with paper crafting, you need to use the right paper. Now, to help you with that, we’ve composed a list of the main art paper types, and we’ve done our best to give you a good description of where each type is used. 13 DIFFERENT TYPE OF PAPER FOR ART SCRAPBOOK PAPER Also known as Patterned Paper, this is the kind of paper that is printed with patterns on one side, and sometimes, it has embossing or glitter. It’s commonly found ...

LEATHERWORKING June 18, 2018 Please rate this page Learn about 3 types of leatherworking crafts, from dyeing, painting and stamping to carving and boiled leather making. LEATHER CARVING Leather carving is the art of creating a three-dimensional design upon the surface of leather material. This is achieved by cutting or stamping the leather by using tools like swivel knives, stamp sets and rawhide mallet.   LEATHER CRAFTING (INCLUDING DYEING, PAINTING, AND STAMPING) Leather crafting is when one takes leather material and transforms it into a work of art. Different methods are used to create the designs like stamping, dyeing and painting it. To stamp the leather, striking tools and dampening of the leather are required. Leather dyeing is done by applying pigments that seep into the pores of the material. Painting leather differs from dyeing it because the paint stays on the surface. BOILED LEATHER MAKING Boiled leather making is the process a thick piece of leather in...

CERAMICS AND GLASS CRAFTS June 18, 2018 Please rate this page Learn about 18 different types of ceramic and glass crafts. From porcelain and pottery, to more unique crafts such as azulejo, you’re sure to discover something new! AZULEJO An Azulejo is the name of a painted, terracotta tile that is covered in an opaque glaze. The earliest Azulejo tiles date back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the arabic word “az-zulayj,” which means “polished stone.” Spain and Portugal are most popular for their use of them. CAMEO GLASS Cameo glass is known to be one of the most lavish forms of glass art. These beautiful designs are created by carving through layers of different colored glass. These grandeur, art form was first found in ancient Rome dating back 30 BC. EARTHENWARE    Earthenware is a form of pottery made of clay that is fired below 1200°C and can be found glazed and unglazed. Sometimes the clay is mixed with othe...

MIXED MEDIA CRAFTS June 18, 2018 4.1 (81.54%) 39 votes Discover 5 types of mixed media crafts from batik to scrapbooking and everything in between. BEADWORK A decorative artwork created by attaching beads is called  beadwork . The beads of choice are stringed together with a needle and wire, thread, or other stringy, sturdy material of choice. Since beads can be found in an array of shapes and colors, there is much room for creativity when beadworking. BASKET WEAVING (ALSO CALLED BASKETRY, BASKET MAKING, OR BASKETMAKING) Basket weaving is the art of forming an object by weaving or sewing materials into a two or three dimensional the object like mats and containers. The materials often interwoven include twigs, strips of wood, and rushes. BATIK Batik is an ancient technique of dyeing material with the combination of wax to achieve designs that are partially painted. This is achieved because of the wax preventing certain areas of the material to be dy...

PAPER CRAFTS June 18, 2018 Please rate this page Learn about 14 types of paper crafts ranging from decoupage to the ancient art of origami. PAPER MARBLING Photo source:  Wikipedia Paper marbling is a type of design where patterns are created on the surface of paper that resemble marble stone. This is accomplished by using water that makes the colors used float and swirl. It is then transferred to the paper.   ORIGAMI (PAPER FOLDING) Origami is an ancient Asian art form that involves paper folding. The folding of the square-shaped paper ultimately creates a shape or figure of choice. The most common type of origami found is in the form of animals.   PAPERMAKING Papermaking is the process of creating matted sheet with the goal of making paper or cardboard. It is documented that paper making was invented in China as far back as 105 A.D. Originally papermaking was done by hand but now-a-days it is created by machinery.   CAST PAPER Cast paper is a t...

METAL CRAFTS June 18, 2018 Please rate this page Learn about 17 different types of Metal crafts including blacksmithing, enamelling and clocksmithing. METALWORKING (METALSMITH) The craft of metalworking involves shaping, cutting and joining metal material to form an object. The oldest evidence of an object created by using this technique is a copper pendant that was found in northern Iraq. The pendant dates back to 8,700 BCE.   ENAMELLING The process of enamelling involves fusing a glassy substance to metal in order to provide protection and/or decoration. This is accomplished by introducing high temperatures to the surface. It is important to use clean metal as the goal is to provide a smooth coating.   BLACKSMITHING Blacksmithing is the act of shaping iron or steel to create an object like gates, sculptures, and weapons. The iron or steel is introduced to high temperatures in order to make it soft and therefore easier to shape.   FARRIER A farrier...

STONE CRAFTS June 18, 2018 Please rate this page Learn about 5 types of stone crafts including letter carving, mosaics, inlay work and stonemasonry. MOSAICS AND INLAYING The technique of inlaying is the act of incorporating pieces of ivory, wood or stone into a solid surface that forms a mosaic-like design.  The inlayed materials are usually pigmented to create a contrasting effect with the surface.   STONE CARVING The process of shaping stone is the called stone carving. Many beautiful, carved stone structures can be found amongst all cultures but one of the oldest carved stone structures known to man is the Venus of Berekhat Ram, which is over 800,000 years old.   STONEMASONRY Stonemasonry is an ancient process of preparing, shaping and building with stone. There’s a variety of tools that can be used for stone masonry but the most common tools used include chisels, mallets and straightedges.   FLINTKNAPPING Flintknapping is the craft of chi...

NEEDLEWORK June 18, 2018 Please rate this page Learn about 10 different types of needlework crafts from quilting and patchwork, to less common types of needlework such as crewel embroidery. APPLIQUE The term “applique” derives from the Latin word “applico” when means “I apply”. Applique is a type of sewing technique where one takes one material and sews it on top of another material with the goal of creating some type of pattern or design. This can be accomplished by hand or machine.   CREWEL EMBROIDERY Crewel embroidery (also known as crewel work) is a type of decorative art that involves the embroidery of a material by using crewel which is a type of two-ply wool yarn. Traditionally, this technique is done on linen twill.   CROCHET Crochet is a patterned fabric created by looping material with a hooked needle. The most popular material used to crochet is yarn. The interlocking of the loops is done by using a crochet hook. A...

LEARN ABOUT TYPES OF CRAFTS, GET CRAFTS COUPONS & MORE FIBER AND TEXTILE CRAFTS June 18, 2018 Please rate this page Learn about 16 different types of fiber and textile crafts including embroidery, quilting, knitting, crochet and many more. QUILTING AND QUILT ART Quilting and quilt art is the technique of using two layers of fabric, usually with a soft material placed in between the layers and then stitched together. Some quilts are hung as art and some are used for more practical reasons like keeping warm.   LACE-MAKING Lace making is the art of creating lace, which is a dainty fabric that is usually made up of thread and yarn. It is unknown as to the origins of lace making, but the 16th century was the start of an increase of the appeal of lace and thus production grew.   EMBROIDERY Embroidery is the process of creating designs upon a material like woven fabric, paper, leather and more by using a needle. This can be done by hand or by machine. Sometim...