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Reading

Reading is one of most absorbing hobbies. It Sharpens ones' comprehension.Build ones' self-assurance and skill in dominating a page of print.Also helps in developing good vocabulary. Reading Techniques: Five techniques which you must master to be a better reader are Reading more, and for longer period of time,(read an entire novel or a complete magazine in single evening). Reading always, and everything, with a calm, sure, confident sense of urgency. Reading with keen awareness of the structure of a piece of writing. Reading flexibly, (adjusting your rate and style of reading to what you read and your purpose in reading it). Reading so that you interpret more of what you see in less time. What to Read?    Learning to read, as you know is a continuous, never ending process. If you do very little additional reading, or if you read only material that offers no challenge to your comprehension, your reading will be of very little use. You should neither read only for e...

Hobbies in childhood days :)

Hobbies in childhood days :) 1. playing computer games 2. watching cartoons 3. taking up different sports 4. playing a musical instrument: piano, guitar 5. looking after a pet: cat, dog, hamster, fish, parrot 6. bird watching 7. horse riding 8. collecting things: stamps, badges, postcards, pens.... 9. lots moreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee  Nice days, need them back :) Missing them :(

Interesting Hobby Ideas

Interesting Hobby Ideas body painting underwater photography rice sculpture exploring extra senatorial capacities, through different methods like hypnosis aerobics in the water animal communication making stunts cooking zany food making robots stars watching taming wild animals exploring volcanoes and underwater caves hobbies related to the religions of the world traveling and exploring exotic countries.

Puppets -- Lovely Art

A puppet is a figure which represents a certain character and is manipulated by a puppeteer. It can be a depiction of a human or a non-human character. Puppets can be very simple in construction or extremely complex. Varieties of puppets: Finger puppet: This is a very simple variation of puppet that fits into a single finger. It has no moving parts and consists of a hollow cylinder shape to cover the finger. Hand or glove puppet: This form of puppet is controlled by one hand that covers the interior of the puppet. The puppeteer controls the mouth and head and the puppet's body hangs over the entire arm. A sock puppet is a classic example of a hand or glove puppet made from a sock which is placed over the hand of the puppeteer. For sock puppets you will need: Socks Glue Scissors Card board Cereal Box Chalk Rod Puppet: A puppet made around a single rod to secure the head of a puppet is known as a rod puppet. It is controlled by the puppeteer by moving the me...

Glass Painting- Wonderful Art Work

Painting on glass is gradually becoming a very interesting hobby among both young and adults. It is a remarkable art form where the combination of the medium and the painting itself leaves one dazzled. The unique aspect of glass painting is the medium which offers the painter the "light" effect which no other medium can do. Glass painting was widely used in medieval Europe when Gothic churches and other institutions made remarkable use of glass paintings. Glass painting in India: Glass painting in India is a relatively new art form. It arrived in Gujarat during the 18th century when the Chinese merchants settled along the coastal regions of Gujarat. People were soon influenced by the art of glass painting and began to internalize by adding Indian ethos and culture. Themes were very Indian like Radha Krishna Leelas and mythological characters. Materials required for glass painting : If you are making glass painting at home then, to begin with you need the ...