Author: Anita Hummel
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All About Hmong Batik Fabrics, What You Need to Know
In North Vietnam, many places in the mountains of North Vietnam make Batik Fabric as they have been producing it for hundreds of years. As you travel to parts of Northern Vietnam where many of the Hmong live, it can be common to see many Hmong girls with their traditional skirts that have batik fabric…
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Faux Animal Skins in Home Decor Design, Product Development
In many fashion runway shows, it’s common to see models strutting down the catwalk flaunting stylish snakeskin bags or a chic pair of snakeskin cowboy boots. Animal skins and prints appear to be an enduring and ever-present trend in the world of Fashion Week. Faux animal skin offers a fantastic aesthetic for creating home decor…
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6 Easy Steps to Use Procreate to Make A Pattern Repeat
The Apple Ipad Procreate program is really a great program for home decor and home furniture design. One of the things we love about the program is how easy it is to take a pattern and make a pattern repeat with it. Procreate is a great tool to use to design home decor and home…
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What is the PVD Stainless Steel Coating Used On Home Decor Products?
A popular coating on stainless steel called PVD is used to manufacture many furniture and other home decor items. This finish is not only beautiful but also enduring. PVD coatings are thin yet highly durable on many different substrates, including stainless steel. A vacuum chamber with very high temperatures is used to apply the PVD…
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Social Conscience Definition, What It Means
We live in a world filled with poverty, injustices, and other social problems. Sometimes when you see a young child who is not in school because they must stay home to take care of a younger sibling, you wonder where the justice is as many children in the world have so much, and yet so…
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The Chinese Lunar New Year, What You Need To Know
Each January or February many manufacturers and offices in Asia take a long break for a festival they call the Lunar New Year. Many foreigners may wonder why this time of year is some important and why they take such a long break. For anyone who is manufacturing in Asia or looking to manufacture products…