Detailed crafting demands a certain level of visual acuity because the eyes must process detailed information on a continual basis. While the light that most florescent and incandescent bulbs emit is discolored, imbalanced and dull, the specially designed bulbs that are used in this new magnifier lamp emanate a much cleaner, more natural light. There is none of the discoloration found in standard lighting, which allows artists of all varieties to match their colors more accurately.

The low-glare feature of these lamps is particularly beneficial to the crafty sort, because low glare means greater contrast and an improved ability to make out the details. Words pop off the page, stitches become clearer, the tiny holes on those glass beads are more visible, and any flaws that may otherwise have been missed stand out and beg for attention. In other words, low-glare lighting means a more efficient and comfortable work environment, no matter what one’s particular hobby may be.

While the specially designed bulb provides many of the benefits found in the magnifier lamp, it is the unique physical structure of the lamp itself that makes it a worthwhile choice for any crafting studio. A good magnifier lamp will be able to rotate a full 360° and orbit around the flat base so one can easily focus the light precisely where it is needed.

The variety of positions that the lamp achieves will be particularly useful when combined with a 3x optical grade magnifier that is built into the lamp head. This may be the most useful physical feature of all–the magnifier conveniently flips out of the lamp head for use whenever one needs to see something in closer detail. This could be a vital feature for hobbyists with vision issues or for those who engage in highly detailed or fine-scale work. A good magnifier lamp could be worth its weight in gold to a professional jewelry maker, for instance.

The flexibility of the physical design and the ease of use make a good magnifier lamp a sound addition to anyone’s crafting space. Add to those perks the inherent benefits and added comforts of the lo- glare, low-heat, high-definition natural lighting provided by the bulb, and it becomes clear that while standard lamps may work, they won’t work quite well enough.

The first step is to pick out some crafts for the kids to make. You’ll find tons of ideas on the Internet and even right here in our kids project section. You can also find ideas at http://www.britishlisting.com/arts-and-crafts.html. When picking out projects for your craft party, be sure to keep the kids ages in mind. Some crafts will be more appropriate for younger kids and others for older. For example, building a birdhouse may be a great idea for 14 year olds but not at all appropriate for 5 year olds. Be sure to keep all projects “kid safe” for the age group at your party. Also think about whether you’ll have boys or girls at your party. Girls may not enjoy the same craft projects as boys and vice versa.

One last thing to think about before deciding on a selection of projects is what supplies you’ll need. Chances are, you wont have everything you’ll need on hand, so you’ll need to pick some supplies up at the store. You want to pick out several projects that use the same supplies. Like making clay jewelry, clay figures, or anything else out of clay. That way if none of the kids want to make a project, you won’t be stuck with a lot of left over supplies at the end of the party. Once you know what supplies you’ll need, make a trip t your local craft or hobby store,

On the day of the party, before your guests arrive, get out your craft supplies and set up stations for each project. Also put some written instructions for each project at the stations. Once all your kids have arrived and you’ve let them have some time to socialize, start the crafting. Tell them about the types of craft projects you have for them and let each kid decide what they want to work on. Be sure you have enough adult supervision to keep an eye on the kids and help out when needed.

When all the kids are finished with their projects, set up a mini craft show so they can show off their work. The back yard would be a great place. A great idea would be for all the parents to get there a little early to pick the kids up. That way they can enjoy the craft show and spend a little time getting to know all the other parents. The best part about throwing a craft party is that all the kids get to take something home that they made themselves. Something they can have to remind them of the great time they had at your party.