Shatoma

Shatoma last signed in Aug 18 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Jan 30, 2009.

About Me:

I am retired, but definitely actively busy writing articles, teaching crafts, and helping my daughter run her business.

I was an administrator in the corporate world for many years, and after I retired I did craft shows and started teaching some of my crafts.

I make pine needle baskets and carve gourds.Â I sell them at shows, in galleries across the US, and have won ribbons for them.

I am currently working on a children's book, which I hope to be able to publish.Â I just started writing articles on some of my hobbies and interests.

I have done just about every kind of craft, and taught ceramics, porcelain doll making, Native American crafts, basket making, gourd craft, beading, leather work, and the list goes on.Â I also enjoy rockhounding and fossil hunting and have even done a little amateur archaeology.

How to Teach Crafts in Hard Economic Times

Published March 31, 2009 /

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Figure out if you are good at your craft? If you feel confident, then you should think about offering craft classes. People still want something to do, and if they are careful they can craft an item, it will be something they made themselves, and maybe give or sell it

How to Coil a Native American Style Basket

by Shatoma | in Hobbies & Crafts > Crafts

Native American Style Coiled Baskets are beautiful and have very intricate designs. Making them are a challenge, but with persistance and patience you can make one too.
How to Tell The Difference Between a Woven and Coiled Basket

by Shatoma | in Hobbies & Crafts > Crafts

Most people think a basket is only woven, but there are coiled baskets and it is made quite differently. I am going to try and tell you the difference between them.
How to Find Fossils in North Texas near Dallas/Ft. Worth

by Shatoma | in Hobbies & Crafts > General

Collecting fossils in any part of Texas is relatively easy, and only costs the gas you need to get to different places. It's a great hobby for adult and children alike.
Where to find a Geode

by Shatoma | in Hobbies & Crafts > General

Geodes are a rock that holds a mystery of what might be inside. You can find them in the US, and Iowa/Missouri is a good place to look.
Where to Find a Geode in Missouri/Iowa

by Shatoma | in Hobbies & Crafts > General

Geodes are a rock that holds a mystery of what might be inside. You can find them in the US, and Iowa/Missouri is a good place to look.
Finding Diamonds in Arkansas

by Shatoma | in Hobbies & Crafts > General

Did you know that there are Diamonds to be found in the state of Arkansas? Only place in the US that diamonds are found and they are in a State Park. They are found and some of them are big.
Finding Artifacts In Texas

by Shatoma | in Hobbies & Crafts > General

Digging for Artifacts like Arrowheads is exciting but challenging and there are rules and you need to be careful where you go.
How to Add Paper Clay to a Gourd to Look Like Pottery

by Shatoma | in Hobbies & Crafts > Crafts

The fun of making gourds gets even more interesting when you add paper clay (clay that air dries) to it to sculpt onto the gourd
How to Get Help For Medical Transport

by Shatoma | in Health & Nutrition > General

You have cancer or you need to go to a doctor in another state or far away from your home for treatment. Find out how to get free help from organizations that offer pilots with their own planes to transport you.