Troy Corbin
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November 28, 2025
Breaking strength, working load limit, and how to choose webbing that’s actually safe for your project!
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October 14, 2025
New name, same company you trust. Country Brook Design is becoming Country Brook Craft Supply... with the same products, service, and warranties.
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September 14, 2025
Get professional photo results using everyday items you're likely to have on hand for props and backdrops. Our do-it-yourself advice from a professional photographer about lighting, staging and editing will help your craft products sell themselves!
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August 08, 2025
From burrs in the Swiss Alps to NASA missions, this guide explains how hook-and-loop fasteners were invented, how the two-part system works, and where it excels today—from apparel and medical devices to aerospace—plus care tips, standards, and buying considerations.
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July 30, 2025
With so many types of webbing on the market—each with different strengths, textures, and durability—choosing the right one can be a challenge. Whether you're crafting dog collars, outfitting outdoor gear, sewing medical straps, or launching a new product line, the webbing material you select will directly impact the function, longevity, and visual appeal of your project.
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January 07, 2025
Country Brook Design is monitoring a winter weather storm that is forcast to form over our area on January 10th 2025.
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April 22, 2024
In the rapidly evolving world of digital printing, dye sublimation emerges as a standout method for producing high-quality, vibrant prints on a variety of materials. For small startup businesses looking to delve into the lucrative realm of customized products, understanding and mastering dye sublimation can be a game changer. This easy, step-by-step guide will introduce you to the basics of dye sublimation and discuss the necessary equipment, materials, and strategies to effectively utilize this technology to elevate your business.
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November 18, 2014
If you're ready to begin selling your handmade crafts online, Etsy's marketplace is one of the most exciting websites to start. It's the perfect venue for selling your crafts without leaving home; but you must be dedicated to doing it right. You worked hard to master your art and craft skills, It will take that same level of dedication to learn how to sell on Etsy and develop your own personal success story.
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October 31, 2014
When you decide that it's time to market your crafts, you can't make a single sale until you set a price. If you price your crafts too high, you might lose customers. If you price them too low, you won't make a profit. There is no one-size-fits-all pricing strategy, so you must choose the method that works best for you.
Your pricing structure should take into account the costs you will incur from the time you begin to create your craft until you hand it over to your customer. If the skills, techniques, and uniqueness of your craft elevate it to the category of fine crafts or art, that lofty designation should also be considered.
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October 27, 2014
If you've avoided social media, you're missing out on the latest trend in marketing your crafts online. Google search algorithms favor social media shared links because they reflect what real people want. Lots of crafters are already posting their work to Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Pinterest, Google+, Craftgawker, and Instagram. You should be a part of that dynamic.
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