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Wedding Cake Design Through History
The design of the traditional wedding cake has varied greatly over time. Once a sign of fertility, the wedding cake of the Roman Empire was made of wheat or Barley.

The Art of Enamel Inlay in Silver
One of the next most common methods of Russian silver and enamel is the "Cloisonnes" method The "Basse-Taille" process of Russian Silver with enamel is similar to the "Champleve" process on silver or gold

How to Effectively Design Your Business Image
In many industries, image is one of the last things business owner looks at. If business is not booming, they assume there is something wrong with the sales method, as opposed to the image.

The Art of Perfecting the Life
First of all, you have to trust that you are perfect at the core of your original mind, at the centre of your heart. Pull out the energy from the thoughts of your own unworthiness which the personality has acquired through the unconscious identification of memory.

Modern Advances In Tarp Design
Most of the inexpensive modern tarps we see today are made from woven polyethylene; this material is used so widely that many refer to it as polytarp. Some tarps are still made of canvas or vinyl and are used mostly for specialized applications. Formerly, canvas and canvas-type tarps were heavy and bulky. To make them waterproof, they were treated with tar or paint. They also had a tendency to pick up moisture, and as one might expect, they had low to no flexibility in freezing temperatures. They would become even more bulky and cumbersome with age because canvas is a natural fiber material and prone to moisture retention, mildew and decomposition.

John Roberts Company Served as AIGA Design Camp Sponsor
Minnesota-based color management leader presented workshop at top event.

Sleepwear Meets Fine Art: Connecticut-Based Texere Silk Launches Hand Painted Silk Apparel Line
The exquisite line brings a new definition to nightwear by merging the beauty of hand painted art with the luxury of pure silk. The product range fills the high fashion apparel niche in the textile industry, while promoting values of cultural preservation and social responsibility.