Craft Products in US

• Stichin' Stamps are a new line of rubber stamps, specifically designed by needlework artists for Art Needlework.
  No more counting. Simply cross stitch, needlepoint, crewel, satin stitch inside of the stamped image on your choice of aida or fabric.
  Stamp the image with the NEW Mark-B-Gone Ink Stamp Pad. After stitching, dab with water and stamped image will disappear, leaving only your creative work.
  For information on where to buy these products contact Stamp Affair, 1444 W. Nelson Parkway, PO Box 7614, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073, 847-740-0967 or Fax 847-740-0971.

• Paper Tole is catching on big time. Paper tole is a technique that entails selecting, cutting, gluing and molding segments of an illustration. The segments are then put in layers. The result, a vivid three-dimensional effect that leaps off the frame and into your imagination. Immediately evident is the attention to minute detail, which enhances the presentation.

• NEW Friendly Clay " Warmer from AMACO". the warmer gently warms the clay reducing the time needed to soften it by hand and keeps colors soft while working with other colors. AMACO also sells Friendly Clay in 24 colors and three assortments containing 6,8, or 16 colors. For more information contact American Art Clay Co., Inc. 4717 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46222, 317-244-6871.

• Xuron Hard Wire & Cable Cutter, an all purpose cutter designed with flexibility, durability & comfort. Makes clean square cuts on hardened wire, floral wire, copper wire, multi-stranded bead wire, memory wire and silk flower stems. The cushion grip and light touch return spring handle lets you use it for hours on end. For prices or a catalog call 207-283-1401 or Fax 207-283-0694.

• Knitted Deep Pile Fur Fabrics from Monterey, Inc. Styles include basic plush, shag, shearling, seal, long & short teddy bear, animal prints & kurl., 18 styles in over 60 colors. Also offer remnant assortments of luxury & basic pile furs, & four types of stuffing. These fabrics can be used in crafts, stuffed animals, toys costumes & more. Send $5.00 for sample swatches, or call 800-432-9959 for more information.

• Painted Area Rugs- made from canvas, the first linoleum. Using left over house paint as a base coat saves money. House paint is manufactured with polymer sealants that prolongs the wear. You still need to seal the final design with polyurethane. Theme & whimsical rugs, & placemats are hot, in home decorating for wall hangings as well as the original intended use. How about a rung with a turned up corner that makes you want to straighten it out or a rung on a stone floor with a fish pond on it. Decorative painting can be done on almost any fabrication, experiment and see where it leads you.