Crafters Catalogs Newsletter
Volume1 Issue2 Page2
May 1999
Craft Newsgroups  
Craft Communities

In our First Edition we discussed the valuable
resource of newsgroups for Crafters. Those listed were...

rec.crafts.marketplace - wherepeople who have craft related businesses post their wares.
rec.crafts.misc - From sellers to people looking to buy,
questions and instructions on how to make crafts.
alt.crafts.professional - For the serious Crafter or Artisan. No advertisements are allowed. Information on the craft business.

There are many more newsgroups that cover a wide variety
of craft and art topics.

alt.crafts.plastic-canvas - Using plastic and canvas for craft projects.
rec.crafts.dollhouses - Everything about dollhouses.
rec.crafts.jewelry - Jewels and jewelry for amateur and professional.
rec.crafts.knots - Tips, techniques and more about knotcraft.
rec.crafts.polymer-clay - The world of polymers, for the active hobbyist.
rec.crafts.rubberstamps - Rubberstamps, papers,  inks and
more for the hobby.
alt.art - Sharing of fine art sites and related information.
alt.art.scene - Fine art queries, discussions, artists and
galleries links.
alt.artcom - Arts and communication forum.
alt.arts - Fine arts sites multi-national
rec.arts.fine - Discussions of art techniques and artists
rec.arts.misc - Eclectic mix of different art forms and topics
alt.crafts.print-artist - Small discussion group on various
craft print mediums.
rec.crafts.beads - How to make and use beads.
rec.crafts.glass - Stained glass, working with glass, etc.
rec.crafts.textiles.marketplace - Small discussion among
textile craftspersons.
rec.crafts.textiles.misc - General discussion group for wide ranging information on crafts.
rec.crafts.textiles.needlework - Group discussion for any needlework done by hand.
rec.crafts.textiles.quilting - Quilters forum for all the
exchange of quilting information.
rec.crafts.textiles.sewing - Forum for the exchange and
discussion of sewing information.
rec.crafts.textiles.yarn - Forum for the discussion of
projects related to the use of yarn.
alt.beadworld - Everything about beads and beadwork.
rec.crafts.beads - Bead techniques and supplies.
rec.woodworking - woodworkers discuss techniques

So find a newsgroup that fits your needs and join up!


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Dejanews has many arts and crafts 'communities' available. These special interest groups are started by individuals that want to meet others with like interests. Unlike newsgroups where anyone can post their comments, a community is a group of people who have joined up as members and post to each other. Past messages can usually be viewed by anyone who has joined Dejanews.

A New Doll In Town Center - "Discuss dolls with collectors everywhere!"
candlemaking
-  "candle making techniques and information"
Ceramic Glaze
- "Discussion for everyone who loves ceramic"
Counted Cross Stitching
- "For those who love the craft of xstitching"
Crafts Marketing
- How to sell your crafts on the Internet
"CraftTown"
- "All about creating and discussing crafts!"
Crafts You Can Do
- "Crafts for all ages"
Fine Cabinetry & Millwork
- "Cabinetmaking and Millwork design and build"
Jonna's Artrek
- "Community of artists and art resources"
Photography Help
-  "How to take a better picture"
Photography
- "...for people who love photography or want to know more about it. All types of photography are welcome but specially the modeling photography type." 
Quilts: for Pleasure & Profit
- "This location is open for ideas, tips & FAQ's You might be an experienced quilter or a beginner ...however, all are welcome to interact within this site."
Scrapbooking
- "How to preserve family memories and photos"
Sculpture and Dollmaking Forum
- "Learning through Sharing"
Textile Arts
- "For those interested in textile and fiber art"
Washington State Photography
- "...to provide photographers in Washington state a place to share ideas,
watercolor artists
- "Watercolor artists forum"
woodworking pics
- "This is a site that lets woodworkers trade plans and post pictures of their finished products"
Woodturning for all
- "...to share each others
ideas,designs, expertise, talents, jigs and willingness to help others advance"


Don't see one that covers your interests?
Why not make it?
It's easy and FREE!

 

Coming in a future issue...
Craft Chatrooms!
Find fellow Crafters, Artisans and craft lovers
on the Internet to chat with.

Family Point is a great way to keep the family together! Start a private chat page with family members, being far apart doesn't mean you can't keep in touch easily! Share pictures and the latest family news! FREE!

Family Point

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