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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 ...
How to Make Fabric Flowers or Yo-Yos
Fabric yo-yo flowers are a fun craft to do at home and use for various other projects, such as decorating wreaths, tote bags or for other mixed-media art projects. These colorful flowers are made using any type of fabric you like, from solid colors to intricately detailed patterns. The type of fabri
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.
Sources of Sapphires
Deep blue sapphires are highly prized.saphir et diamants image by pgm from Fotolia.comSapphires are famous for their brilliant blues and crystal clarity. However, they come in a range of colors from white to yellow, pink and black. Sapphire sources are concentrated in Asia, with Kashmir...
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
Fancy Ways to Sign Letters
A signature tells a story about the signer, and that story can be fantastic with a few embellishments. A special writing instrument or a vibrant color will add a personal touch. But you can also vary your technique and give a signature extra confidence. Whether signing professional correspondence or
Directions to Crochet a Hat
Crochet is a wonderful way to make warm and fashionable accessories for your winter wardrobe. Crochet a hat using thick and bulky yarn for a project that can be stitched in an evening. This easy-to-crochet hat is worked in the round and is done in the style of a cloche or beanie. Make several as qui
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
How to Design Egg Drop Projects Online
Designing an egg drop project can be a fun and interesting way to learn about many scientific principles, such as gravity, mass and force. The goal of an egg drop competition is to create a mechanism that allows an egg to be dropped from varying heights without breaking. At first glance, it may se
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
Materials Used for Making Plastic Bags
Plastic bags are made from a ubiquitous polymer substance known as polyethylene. This begins as ethylene, commonly extracted from natural gases, then treated to become the polymer, forming long chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms. These chains can vary depending on what type of polyethylene is being
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.
Ideas & Instructions for Things to Make Out of Candy Wrappers
When Gary Duschl made his first gum wrapper link in 1965, he just wanted the longest chain in his ninth grade class. Duschl's 12-mile-long chain earned him a spot in the Ripley's Believe or Not! museum. Your child can transform a basic wrapper chain into a multitude of crafts and handmade gifts. She
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.