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How to Replace an Overhead Fixture With a Paper Lantern
When your house is plagued by a lighting fixture that doesn't fit your style or hasn't been replaced since the 1950s, an inexpensive and simple way to update your style is with a paper lantern. Paper lanterns come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, and they can be used in place of your curren
Handy Tips To Get Started In Model Railway Layouts
Tips To Improve Your Model Railway Layouts Projects That doesn't stop them from wanting to learn about Model Railway Layouts, even though most people don't have an ounce of creativity in their bodies. Maybe you're ...
Preschool Valentine Box Crafts
Children enjoy making and delivering valentines.valentine card kid's art image by robert mobley from Fotolia.comPreschoolers enjoy delivering valentines to friends and teachers, typically during a Valentine's Day party at school. Children can store valentines in customized mailboxes...
Things to Make with Shredded Paper
You can make useful or decorative household items from shredded paper.splashing out image by Scott Liddell from Fotolia.comA little bit of creative recycling can go a long way when you find new ways to use shredded paper. You can get crafty with some unusual art projects, or treat your...
Instructions and Guide on How to Crochet Stitch
Crocheting is knitting's simpler cousin, as it uses only one hook instead of two needles. In some ways, crochet is more versatile than knitting, as it is easier to make three dimensional objects with crochet stitches. Crochet is quicker than knitting, as the stitches are generally larger and looser.
How to Make Smelly Jelly Candles
If you've made your own candles before----or even if you haven't----you'll love making jelly candles. They're fun, pretty and appropriate for children to make if properly supervised.
How to Do a Darning Stitch
It's annoying when your favorite socks spring a hole where your toe sticks out or your new slacks separate where the seam didn't get stitched properly. Remedy small sewing problems with a darning stitch. You'll be able to wear your favorite items in no time. Just read the following steps to learn th
How to Make Native American Beaded Fringe
Native American beaded fringe is a stylish feature on many types of clothing, including Native American costume. The fringe is actually made up of the material from the clothing item itself, so the only other materials are the beads themselves. You can create a beaded fringe on your own clothing ite
Directions for Lanyards
Lanyards can be entertaining projects for kids while at home or away at camp. They make nice gifts for adults who can use them as key chains, bracelets or necklaces. Lanyards are usually made with a diamond stitch out of soft string or pieces of leather. They can be any color or variety of colors an
How to Use a Clay Bead Roller
Jewelry making crosses time and cultures, and is even used to mark status or as money. More recently, crafting jewelry at home has been a popular pastime. Combined with making one's own clay beads, beautifully unique jewelry pieces can be created. Using a clay bead roller assists in easily making be
Video: How to Make Christmas Angel Costumes
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My name is Carol Hughes. I've owned Custom Costumes of Rochester for 25 years now. Today, I'm going to demonstrate some basics of costuming to you. How to make a Christmas angel. This is an unusual angel. We use just the coat which is a beautiful white brocade and it's...
Janome 3022 SP Help
Janome is a familiar name to sewing machine users worldwide. Originally known as New Home sewing machines, Janome quickly gathered a reputation for excellent value, ease of use and reliability. The 3022 SP is one of Janome's top-rated models.
How to Tell If Gems Are Real
With gemstone prices on the rise, more collectors and consumers are hesitant when making their purchases for fear of false stones. The first inquiry collectors and consumers investigate is whether gemstones are real. Forgers have created clever replicas and synthetic stones to closely mimic the trai
Some Ideas for Easy Crafts that can enhance a Child's Creativity
Easy crafts for kids are great because they generally succeed in keeping toddlers busy, not burning a hole in one's pocket at the same time. They are very entertaining, yet very productive."/
How to Make Skyscrapers From Milk Cartons
Recycle milk cartons to create a cool cityscape of your own. Making a miniature city can be a creative project for kids and, if you have a few craft supplies, you won't have to spend a dime on materials. Use it as a play setting for action figures and small model cars, or as a model of a city for a
Facts About Recycling Corrugated Cardboard
Decades-old recycling programs exist on a large scale in many neighborhoods. Most people understand of the importance of recycling, but do not know the specifics of how it works and why it is important. Corrugated cardboard is one of the most highly recycled items.
NIST Conductivity Standards
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Its primary role is to set measurement standards and calibration benchmarks for use in science and industry.
Video: Refine Tip of Nose in Wax Sculpture
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Still refining on the shape of the nose a little bit one of the things that I want to do at this point is just make sure that the tip of the nose is refined. And at this point I'm going to use my heated blade and gently scrape away the areas that are unnecessary. Now...
How to Revive Dried Play-Doh
How to Revive Dried Play-Doh. Play-Doh can keep a child,occupied for hours on end. However, as with any toy, the Play-Doh artist may forget to put it away. The result will be a hard, crumbly lump that doesn't look much good for anything. However, it's easy to revive the Doh into playing shape.