Abstract: A disclosed blade sharpening assembly includes at least one track and a shuttle including a hold portion and a guide portion configured to hold a blade edge against the sharpening surface and a support portion configured to align the guide portion relative to the sharpening surface and guide movement of the shuttle.

Abstract: A loom assembly includes a base including a storage area and a track, a first part disposed on one side of the base and a slider mounted to the track and spaced apart from the first part. The slider is movable along the track to set a distance between the first part. Each of the slider and the first part include features for holding multiple threads in place for the creation of beaded bracelets. The slider part further includes a top assembly including fingers that are disposed within slots to hold thread or string in place when forming a beaded or threaded item. The fingers are biased against an inner surface of a corresponding slot such that a thread placed within the slot is held between a finger and the wall of the slot.

Abstract: A Brunnian link is a link formed from a closed loop doubled over itself to capture another closed loop to form a chain. One or more beads may be assembled to a linked item formed with Brunnian links. The beads include tapered sides to provide a curved interface that corresponds with the shape of a completed linked item.

Abstract: A kit and components for creating an elastic band model includes a form including at least one band retaining member. Elastic bands of different colors are assembled to the form using the band retaining member to hold the a plurality of linked elastic bands in place. The elastic bands fill out the form to create the shape and look of the model. The forms are part of a kit that includes the forms applicable to each unique model along with other components unique to that models shape and appearance.

Abstract: A Brunnian link is a link formed from a closed loop doubled over itself to capture another closed loop to form a chain. The example kit provides for the successful creation of unique wearable articles using Brunnian link assembly techniques and includes several pin bars that are supported in a desired special orientation by at least one base. The desired special orientation is dependent on the desired linked configuration of the completed article. The pins may be assembled in various combination and orientations to provide endless variation of completed link orientations.

Abstract: A kit and components for creating an elastic band model includes a form including at least one band retaining member. Elastic bands of different colors are assembled to the form using the band retaining member to hold the a plurality of linked elastic bands in place. The elastic bands fill out the form to create the shape and look of the model. The forms are part of a kit that includes the forms applicable to each unique model along with other components unique to that models shape and appearance.

Abstract: A Brunnian link is a link formed from a closed loop doubled over itself to capture another closed loop to form a chain. One or more beads may be assembled to a linked item formed with Brunnian links. The beads include tapered sides to provide a curved interface that corresponds with the shape of a completed linked item.

Abstract: A Brunnian link is a link formed from a closed loop doubled over itself to capture another closed loop to form a chain. The example kit provides for the successful creation of unique wearable articles using Brunnian link assembly techniques and includes several pin bars that are supported in a desired special orientation by at least one base. The desired special orientation is dependent on the desired linked configuration of the completed article. The pins may be assembled in various combination and orientations to provide endless variation of completed link orientations.

Abstract: A Brunnian link is a link formed from a closed loop doubled over itself to capture another closed loop to form a chain. The example kit provides for the successful creation of unique wearable articles using Brunnian link assembly techniques and includes several pin bars that are supported in a desired special orientation by at least one base. The desired special orientation is dependent on the desired linked configuration of the completed article. The pins may be assembled in various combination and orientations to provide endless variation of completed link orientations.

Abstract: A Brunnian link is a link formed from a closed loop doubled over itself to capture another closed loop to form a chain. Elastic bands can be utilized to form such links in a desired manner. The example loom provides a device for holding elastic bands in place to enable the creation of a Brunnian linked article.

Abstract: A disclosed blade sharpening assembly includes at least one track and a shuttle including a hold portion and a guide portion configured to hold a blade edge against the sharpening surface and a support portion configured to align the guide portion relative to the sharpening surface and guide movement of the shuttle.

Abstract: A disclosed blade sharpening assembly includes at least one track and a shuttle including a hold portion and a guide portion configured to hold a blade edge against the sharpening surface and a support portion configured to align the guide portion relative to the sharpening surface and guide movement of the shuttle.