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*(all above items are available at arts and craft supply stores)The Woodworking Machinery and Supply Expo '91 slated for Oct. 18-20 in Toronto will feature more than 200 exhibitors from all over the world. "Our goal of having over 200 machinery and supply companies participating in WMS is well within reach," said Donna Wood, show manager for The Woodworking Machinery and Supply Expo '91 . "Exhibitors are coming from all parts of the globe including Germany, Italy, England, France, Yugoslavia and the United States."This year, deck the halls with beautiful ball creations in medleys of rich colours and styles. Make your own holiday ornaments to add among your cherished oldies and to treasure for years to come. Decorating the home with impressive ornaments has never been easier to achieve, utilizing only a handful of basic craft supplies. Glass ball ornaments with sophistication from eclectic to elegant designs are painted with brilliant colours and magnificently decorated with copper leafing, rice paper, beads, tassels and ritzed up with glitz.If you live in a small space, decorating with ornaments is a fantastic way to add wonderment to your d�cor without incorporating a huge tree. Smaller glass versions are perfect to jazz up tabletop trees and to create stylist floral arrangements.Decorative wire in 22 to 25 gaugeCost estimate: Less than $10.00 for a dozen.Micro beadsAccording to McClaran, those attending will get their money's worth. "Whether they come here to learn about machinery, the environment, or improving their business ...there is something for everyone."International flavorMachinery and suppliesPHOTO : WOODWORKING, MACHINERY & FURNITURE SUPPLY FAIR TOTAL ATTENDANCEThe Anaheim show is the largest trade show in North America this year and the largest woodworking trade show under one roof on one level in the world, according to the Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) Executive Director Tom McClaran. AWFS is the chief sponsor of the Anaheim show.Mod Podge by PlaidAdding to the variety of machinery and supplies showcased at this year's show, is a large foreign contingent. Nearly 20 countries will be displaying their goods including: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Taiwan.Variations;Special ratesHands-on time: Less than two hours per dozen.Sparkle Glaze by DeltaPHOTO : The fair will draw over 26,000 members of the furniture and cabinet and related industries.Materials & tools:Additionally, a booth manned by the Anaheim Visitors & Convention Bureau can assist you in setting up restaurant reservations. An information and message center booth will also be set up in the convention center. The number for this booth is (714) 490-2404.Preparing the base of the glass ornaments:Having the support of the Canadian Woodworking Machinery Distributor's Assn. (CWMDA), the Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Assn. (CKCA), the Ontario Furniture Manufacturer's Assn. (OFMA) and the Eumabois group of European woodworking associations, WMS will focus on competing in the world market community through training and technology. Peter Feindel, president of CWMDA, said, "In order to be able to grow through the '90s and enter the new century with renewed vigor, we must embrace the new technologies that are being made available to manufacturing and train our people to be able to make use of the innovations. Only then can we truly compete on a world scale and move on to new challenges."Eclectic paper collage; Painted glass balls are garlanded with assorted scraps of colourful and white rice papers. Use paper bits and pieces leftover from other holiday projects. Apply a coat of Mod Podge over the surface of the ball. Randomly apply and layer tiny paper pieces around the ball, leaving some areas exposed in order to see its colour. To secure the paper composition into place, apply a top coat of Mod Podge and let dry. Once dry apply a coat of sparkle glaze to make them glitter and glow.Assorted colourful and white rice papersAlso, the six fair hotels within walking distance of the Convention Center are offering special fair rates to all attendees. To obtain a form to be included in these discounted room rates contact the show office at the number listed below.Basic tools needed; wire cutter, scissors, painter�s tape, a sea sponge and assorted paintbrushes, and metal glue

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Author: Larry Adams