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Power tools make construction work and do-it-yourself projects easier. With efficiency and less manpower involved than hand tools, power tools, whether saws, hammers, or drills, get the job done quicker and, in many cases, more accurately. But the downside is injuries. In fact, 400,000 emergency visits per year are the result of using power tools. While many of these aren’t fatal, they can be, and the best way to avoid being injured is to practice basic safety. While many specialty tools like nailers are now available to amateur and do-it-yourself workers, construction-site safety, with professional-style safety gear, should be used.

The main fault when using power tools is not reading the instructions. If you haven’t read the operating and safety instructions before using any tool, more injuries may result. Before you start any project with a tool, make sure you know how to use it fully. Additionally, be cognizant when using tools. Whether a handheld or table saw, a drill, or hammer, any tool requires your full attention to not only do the work accurately but also to keep yourself from being injured.

Basic safety should be practiced when using any type of power tool. Aside from being fully familiar with the tool, a user should wear safety goggles or glasses for full eye protection. In such cases, the tool itself might not cause an injury but flying bits will. Either a drill bit or particles from drywall or concrete could go flying through the air while using a tool and into your eye. Similarly, many tools, particularly larger saws like a circular or compound miter function, should be clamped down to a work bench. Don’t support the saw with a “free” hand, as both hands are needed to use such larger tools. Additionally, many tools have a safety function. When you’re an amateur working with power tools, make sure the safety function is in place at all times. Otherwise, a simple leaning or too much pressure on a tool could turn it on and put a nail or other bit through your skin.

Power tools require more safety precautions than hand tools. But, when a tool is machine powered, all of the same safety precautions you would take with a larger machine should be applied to a smaller one, be it a tile saw, a nailer, or dual-function hammer drill.

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As other reviewers mentioned, these onesies run very small, and Gerber calibration information is not accurate. My son is 13 months and just beginning to exceed its 12 months size clothes: it is thin but tall for his age (about 24 pounds, 31 inches). Knowing Gerber small series, I bought the onesies size 24-months, which would have been too big. But Gerber's 24-month body about the same size as my 12-Carter Body months. The material is much thinner than the pursuit of Carter, too,I do not since I am trying to add a layer of warmth in winter.
I already had bought Gerber solid color (blue, yellow, green) 5-pack onesies size 12 months. They became tight on my son so I ordered these in size 18 months. They are virtually the same dimensions. I wonder if the Plain White run smaller than those of color? It covers every night in his PJ's so I like the product, I just wish the calibration have been safer! Gerber: Onesies One Piece UnderwearPARENT Gerber’s Onesies® are the Original One Piece Underwear! These ever popular layette items are a must have for every baby!
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What do you think of when you hear “Haitian art“?

Depending on your level of familiarity with Haitian art, you may think of folk art paintings on canvas. Or you may think of nothing at all.

If you haven’t heard of Haitian metal drum art, you’re in for a delight. Metal drums, the 55-gallon ones used for transporting oil or other products, are transformed into fanciful designs ranging from trees and flowers, birds and animals, to people, angels, and Biblical scenes.

Although some pieces are made from new oil drums, usually they are recycled ones purchased near the port in the capital city of Port-au-Prince and brought to the neighboring town of Croix-des-Bouquets by handcart or on top of a “tap-tap” (taxi). Croix-des-Bouquets is the center of the Haitian metalwork movement, and many metal drum artists have their workshops there.

Metal drum art in Haiti began in the early 1950s with blacksmith Georges Liautaud. In his humble shop, Liautaud had been making and repairing tools and creating simple metal crosses for the graves in the Croix-des-Bouquets cemetery.

American teacher DeWitt Peters, who opened Le Centre d’Art in Port-au-Prince in 1944, encouraged Liautaud to expand into the creation of decorative metal sculptures. A few talented men apprenticed under him, and the tradition has continued; a metal drum artist will apprentice others, who will branch out and go into business themselves. Peters provided exhibition as well as instruction space.

To create these works of art, the artist first removes the top and bottom of the drum and places them inside the cylinder along with dried banana or sugar cane leaves. He sets the leaves on fire to burn away any paint or other residue from the drum. After the metal has cooled, the artist cuts the cylindrical drum from top to bottom, then pounds it into a flattened rectangle of approximately three by six feet.

The artist draws the design onto the metal sheet with chalk, then cuts it out with a mallet and chisel. Using these and other simple tools, he pounds the various decorative patterns into the metal, including areas that are concave and convex; he creates intricate patterns by hammering in bumps of different heights. Some pieces have three-dimensional designs. Some are very colorful, while others remain metallic in appearance.

The detail on these works of art must be seen and touched to be appreciated.

The artist signs the finished design and coats it with a protective varnish. Many art lovers prefer the art to be aged with rust, then sealed afterward. In either case, the pieces can be displayed indoors or out.

Used oil drums made into beautiful works of art. Who’d have thought?

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Collecting art has traditionally been a pastime of the rich, but the advent of new technology and growing personal wealth have democratized art collecting. Buying art is easier than ever, but it must begin with some soul searching to find the art that you enjoy. If you start collecting art that you don’t like, you won’t maintain your passion and will quickly give up the hobby. Building a collection should come from an excitement for art that will continue to build as your collection grows. The four first steps to building an art collection is to visit museums, art galleries, classes and books.

Art Museums

Many museums have free days at least once per month and offer a broad range of styles and artists. Walk the galleries and find what type of art you like the most. Take your time to read the labels and get up close to the paintings and sculptures. If you come across a docent tour, join along. They’re free too and the docents have been trained to provide more information on many works in the museum so feel free to ask questions. By the end of the tour you should have a good understanding of some of the best works in the museum and how they fit into art history. And if the museum offers an audio tour, it is worth the fee to rent one for your trip. The recordings provide even more depth on some important pieces in the museum and offer flexibility for you to wander the collections at your own pace.

 

Galleries

Most art galleries work with living artists who are just beginning to build their career. Unless the artist is established and has gained a large following you won’t find them in a museum so make sure that you also check out local art galleries. The best time to visit is during their openings when gallery owners invite collectors and the public to see their new show. Artists are almost always at these events as are several other collectors and art enthusiasts. The galleries will be alive with conversation prompted by wine and music. It’s also a good time to talk to other collectors and share your thoughts on the art or even introduce yourself to the artist and ask questions about their work. They should be happy to answer. If you would like a quieter setting, feel free to stop by the gallery during the day. The owner and their staff would be happy to answer any questions you have about the artist or the work.

 

Art Appreciation Classes

If you find yourself drawn into a certain movement art appreciation and art history classes are excellent forums to learn more about that movement. Look at you local community college or university for continuing education courses that offer a survey of specific styles. You will learn about the top artists behind each movement and will be more knowledgeable about their work. You will also learn about other artists who worked in similar times and styles - a good way to continue expanding your understanding of art.

 

Books and Online

Also make sure to visit bookstores and search online once you find an artist or movement that you like. Several art history surveys have been written that will paint a broad picture of any style you can imagine. Beyond the survey books, you can find volumes on individual styles and artists to deepen your knowledge of the arts. Having background on the history and context of an artist or group of artists will give you a better appreciation of their work. But what if there are no books on the artist? What if they are just beginning their career? Then search for that artist’s or their gallery’s website. You’ll get all the most current information including their biography, list of their past and current shows, images of their art and you should also be able to sign up for email alerts when they have a new show or news to share. If you really want to build an art collection, email alerts will keep you updated on your favorite artist.

 

As you learn about art and get a feeling for what you like, you’ll start feeling the urge to buy a piece or two. The learning doesn’t stop there. If you’ve found something that truly sparks your passion you will keep collecting art for years to come.

David J Ward is a writer for ArtPhile.com contributing content on collecting art and managing collections. For more of his work visit his article list.

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The women’s liberation movement was making significant progress in the early 1900s. The 1920’s and 1930’s saw many countries grant women the right to vote - including the USA, England, South Africa, Italy, Spain, Brazil, The Philippines, amongst many others. During WWI, women across the globe went to work to fill the employment void created when men went off to war. Many continued to work after the war and began to demand equal pay for equal work.

This new sense of freedom and liberation created huge changes in the lives of women everywhere. Attitudes were shifting and the progressive, modern women of the 1920s started rebelling against tradition. They no longer wanted to be associated with the prudish, Victorian values and did everything possible to radically distance themselves from the traditional, feminine image.

Women started wearing their hair and skirts short, got their drivers licences, started smoking, drinking, kissing and petting (oh my!) in public, wore heavy makeup and danced the Charleston at the hottest jazz clubs of the day. These young women came to be known as Flappers, “in reference to a young bird flapping its wings while learning to fly” (Wikipedia.com). An just like a bird flapped its wings to fly the coop, the women of the 1920s also flapped their wings, symbolically speaking, to escape convention and oppressive tradition.

Characteristics of Flapper Fashion:

• Masculine forms - bustless, hipless, boyish shapes
• Streamlined
• Short hemlines (mid calf to just a smidgeon above the knee)
• Tubular silhouette
• The Cloche (domed or bell-shaped) hat
• The classic, beaded, fringed ‘Charleston’ dress
• Geometric, angular shapes and designs
• Rolled down stockings

The next Art Deco fashion “it” girl was The Silver Screen Goddess. Her fashions oozed glamour and represent the theme of “Luxury” in the Art Deco fashion movement. Click here to read more… Art Deco Fashion