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How to Make a Tutu With a Ribbon Top
When shopping for the perfect dress-up gift for a little girl, consider creating a tutu. While these skirts are available for purchase, they are often found at pricey boutiques. Cut the cost in half and create it yourself with only two materials -- ribbon and tulle. The process is as simple as tyin
How to Make a Braided Bead & Wire Cuff Bracelet
You can make bracelets with braided wire and beads. The simplest braid to start with is a three-lead braid. Choose a fairly soft wire. Copper is inexpensive and readily available; you can buy plain copper wire from electronics stores, or find copper wire with coatings in different colors such as Col
Yarn Doll Crafts
Yarn dolls, a traditional homemade doll of looped and tied yarn, offer possibilities as toys and decorative items. Make a family of dolls for play, or a dozen small ones for ornaments. The dolls can provide educational and decorative opportunities, in addition to play. The easy-to-make dolls can tak
How to Make Grosgrain Ribbon Curls
Ribbon that is used in some crafts and gift wrapping can be curled almost instantly with the quick swish of a scissor blade. But for higher quality fabric ribbons, like grosgrain ribbon, curling requires a little extra work. In order to achieve a crisp, tight curl that holds permanently, you will ne
Unusual Tie-Dye Instructions
The craft of tie-dyeing has been practiced around the world in various forms for centuries. In the modern U.S., just a few styles and color combinations have become standard, but there are many possibilities beyond the commonly seen rainbow spirals, hearts and guitars.
Craft Ideas Using Baby Food Jars
Baby food jars can be used in crafting.home made food image by Vita Vanaga from Fotolia.comCrafting with baby food jars presents many possibilities, from homemade snow globes to small votive candles. You can let your imagination loose and decorate cleaned out baby food jars with most any...
How to Trim Fabric Cord
Fabric cord refers to a thick form of string usually made of satin, silk, crepe or other materials, created by weaving or twisting the fabric tightly and evenly. Fabric cord has numerous uses from craft projects to edging on clothes, furniture and window treatments to the lining of decorative boxes.
How to Make Iroquois Moccasins
The Iroquois were a proud and noble people that lived in the northeast section of the United States. Fiercely warlike with their enemies, they were an educated and democratic nation that worked together with their four sister tribes. Together, they made up the Five Nations, and this alliance flouris
How to Make Catamaran Paper Boats
Origami is an ancient art that originated in China in the first century, and spread to Japan in the sixth century. At first, due to the expensiveness of paper, it was an art that was practiced only by the rich. As paper became more available to all, then the practice of origami spread still further
How to Drill a Hole with a Wood Lathe
Using your wood lathe as a drill can produce consistent results when done correctly. You may want to use your lathe to drill a hole if your are making a pen from a kit, if you are turning a bowl, or creating another project that requires a hole directly in the center of your work.
Making Parade Puppet Dragons
Dragon puppets are popularly featured at Chinese New Year parades, as the dragon is an iconic creature in Chinese culture. While many western cultures regard the dragon as a symbol of aggression, the Chinese revere the dragon for its supernatural powers, fertility and goodness. To celebrate the Chin
Sewing a Beanie Hat
The fall and winter months encourage us to pull out our coats, scarves and sweaters. Ears and heads face an onslaught of winter winds and snows. Soft cloth beanie hats offer the perfect solution for those who enjoy a brisk walk or bike ride during the cooler months. These garments can be made with s
Characteristics of Wool Fiber
Wool fiber is unusually resilient, flame-resistant and absorbent.macro striped wool image by green308 from Fotolia.comThe history of wool production dates back thousands of years to the Stone Age, and production statistics attest to the continuing popularity of wool. As of 2009, there...
How to Anchor a French Knot
Needlepoint, embroidery and cross stitch all share some common traits, among them the French knot. Completing the French knot can frustrate some stitchers because, if they do not complete the stitch correctly, the embroidery floss slips through the fabric, leaving them without a completed knot on to
Kinds of Currents
Currents exist, seen and unseen, all around you. There are several different kinds of currents. Some are as small as a puddle flowing down a storm drain, others large enough to span an entire ocean. Some power your everyday devices. Some power the Earth itself. Understanding the different types of
Video: How to Fix Dried Watercolors
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Hi, my name is Abbeth.I'm an artist living in Portland, Maine. You can check out my work at abbeth.com. I'm going to show you, today, how to fix dried water colors. So I have here this sphere that I created earlier and I realized that I would like to add some highlight...
How to Refinish Teak Swim Steps
Teak is a type of wood that does not rot when exposed to the elements. Because of that fact, it is used on many boats for the rails, treads, doors, stairs and swim decks. It can be cleaned and brightened after years of torture to look like new again. Marinas normally have someone that will restore y
How to Make Hat Head Bands
Hat head bands are a cute accessory to a dance or Halloween costume. You can find them already made at an hair accessory or costume store, but it is more fun to make your own hat head band and to incorporate your personal style into your creation. You can make a hat head band with a few items found
How to Make a Parabolic Nose Cone
The best shape for the nose of a water rocket is a parabolic cone. This may surprise you because most aerodynamically designed rocket noses are shaped as conical cones. This is because at hypersonic speeds, a conical nose is the most efficient design. However, at subsonic speeds, a parabolic cone is
How to Apply Cold Enamel
Cold enamel looks and feels like traditional enamel, except it doesn't need a kiln for baking. You can put a cold enamel finish on most types of material including cardboard, wood, metal and plaster, according to the website Home Crafts. This provides crafters an easier way to give projects an ename