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How to Make Indian Crafts
Indian crafts have become very popular with children and adults. Native Americans are an important part of American culture. Students learn about American Indians in elementary school. Historically, American Indians have been very talented crafters in all sorts of ways, from weaving to beading and s
How to Make a Foam Cutter
Many designers, artists and hobbyists make elaborate, realistic stage props, Halloween decorations, sculpture art and other displays from foam. The foam is lightweight, paintable and easy to cut with a conventional knife; however, the easiest method of cutting it is with an electrified hot knife. A
Scrapbook Ideas Using Sugar Coating
Add a bit of bling to your scrapbook pages with Sugar Coating.Walter B. McKenzie/Stockbyte/Getty ImagesSugar Coating is a product made by Doodlebug Designs for scrapbooking. According to the Scrapbook Store, Sugar Coating is a custom-colored glitter that comes in mini spice jars, making...
How to Make a Fan Bow With Fabric
Making a fan bow out of fabric is the same as making one out of paper except fabric does not make sharp crease like paper. Use an iron to make the folds stay and create creases that remain visible. Fabric fan bows do not require any sewing. Instead, use fabric glue to hold the fan together. Use fan
How to Make Layered Embroidered Appliques
Layered embroidered appliques turns ordinary items into designer items at a fraction of the designer purchase price. This layered applique process is suitable to a wide array of items like clothing, bags, blankets or holiday items like stockings or tree skirts. Learning how to create these embroide
Creating a Wedding Stationery from Opposite Ideas
There are some successful men and women who still feel and think that there is still something missing in their personal life. Most of the times, this kind of feeling are often experienced by single ...
Buy A Beaded Necklace
Attractive dab accessories are around those adornments things that you might as well think about gathering provided that you are one of the aforementioned who love to spruce up and make a dressy or easy ...
How to Make Chiptune With a GameBoy Pocket
Chiptune is a term used to describe music made with an 8-bit processor. Chiptune is a popular form of electronic music that is commonly found in ring tones. You can create your own chiptune music using Little Sound DJ, Nanoloop, Pocket Music or any other 8-bit music creation program. Chiptune music
How to Get the MCLawl Working in "Minecraft"
"Minecraft" is a video game which lets users shape their own world by using various excavation tools to remove blocks from the map. They can then use some of the minerals which they found in the excavated blocks to purchase or build additional tools. MCLawl is an open-source server which you can ins
How to Make a Spur Gear With a Spirograph
A spirograph drawing is a type of symmetrical line drawing made using a simple machine called a gear. When making a spirograph drawing, one or more gears or rotors are revolved around a stationary gear or ring called a stator. The drawing implement, usually a fine pen, is attached to the rotor and c
Scrapbook Album Crafts
If most of your scrapbook pages have the same themes, create your own scrapbook album for a cohesive look. Think of your album cover as the front of a book: The cover tells you what you will find inside and is another opportunity to create artwork.
How to Dye Merino Wool
Whether you are dyeing handspun or commercially spun store-bought merino wool, you'll want to be as educated on the process as possible to help the process go smoothly and get the best results. Because all wool is a protein fiber, use an acid dye and a vinegar solution as your dye fixative. Prepare
How to Crochet Elastic Infant Headbands
Cute headbands look endearing when worn by infants, particularly when the headband is crocheted with elastic yarn. This clothing accessory, worn around the forehead, can be crocheted with pastel yarn as a loving heirloom gift for an infant. Elastic infant headbands can be made effortlessly, especial
How to Block Angora Yarn
When you wear a sweater, scarf or shawl made from angora yarn, it's easy to imagine the warm, fuzzy bunny who grew the fiber. One angora rabbit can produce enough fiber in a year to knit a women's sweater, about 8 oz. In addition to its characteristic halo, angora yarn is soft, light and warm, makin
How to Build a Kiln for Lost Wax
You can build a simple burnout kiln for lost-wax jewelry casting. A burnout kiln is used to burn the wax out of the hard mold in which it's encased. Jeweler's wax is first formed into the finished shape of a ring, pendant or earrings. Next a heat resistant, dry plaster is mixed with water and poure
How to Make High Waist Bloomers
High-waist bloomers are often seen depicted in old-time movies and photographs. These puffy, lacy cotton undergarments were traditionally worn under dresses as a combination of underwear and slip. While it's difficult to purchase such an item today, you can easily make them yourself for your childre
How to Make Felt Board Figures
Many children learn through active participation in a lesson or craft. Because felt is both affordable and gentle to work with, felt boards are the ideal instructional tool for young children, allowing them to get involved in the production and use of the felt board figures. A wide range of topics a
How to Make a Collage With Pictures Drawn
If you've got piles of your kids' drawings or want to do something with your own doodles, consider making a collage. The term collage actually comes from the French term "to stick" according to the edHelper website, and sticking is exactly what is done when creating a collage. Instead of stuffing dr
Strengthen and Extend Your Cat Tree With a Cubbyhole
How to guide and tips on remodelling your cat tree with a cubbyhole activity centre Our cats love their cat tree, the more we extend it the more they like it. However they are part ...