In this tutorial, we learn how to paint a cabbage rose using the one stroke technique. Start out by mixing together white and red with your paint brush. After this, add yellow to the tip of the brush and paint it onto the paper using your hand to move the brush gently up and down. Do this in a circle to make several petals into one single flower. Then, paint on petals around the inside petals to create a larger flower. Add in additional color to the center of the flower to make it pop out mor...
In this tutorial, we learn how to crochet a left handed large size beanie cap for a man. For the first round, you will work 10 single crochets through the loop, not joining. Then the cap will be worked into a spiral or round shape. Next, you will work in two single crochets in each single crochet. Then, you will do 20 single crochets total. For round three, you will work one single crochet for 20 more total. For round four, you will do the same for fourty more single crochets. For round five ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a tree in moonlight with Bruce Blitz. Start out by using a gray piece of paper. Then, draw arrows on the page towards the top that will act as your mountain peaks. Draw in additional lines to show that the mountains are towards the top. Shade in the tops of them and then draw a river with water at the bottom of the page. After this, draw in trees at the bottom of the mountain and a moon in the upper right hand corner. Use white chalk to create the effect...
The pressure underwater is undeniably strong. If you were to fill a balloon with water and take it underwater, it would not burst but would stay the same size because liquids are not compressed. The pressure is the same, inside and outside of the balloon. If you were to fill that same balloon with air instead, the lower it dives into water, the more it shrinks, until it eventually can't take the pressure anymore and bursts.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a monkey with Stampin' Up punches. First, you will need to punch out all the appropriate punches that you need to make this. Once you have them, start to assemble by starting with the head. Place the eyes and the mouth on the appropriate spots, then use a black pen to add in further details on the face. As you continue, make sure to glue the different pieces together until you reach the bottom. Once you are done, add any additional details with the black...
This tutorial shows you how to use the deco tool available to users of Adobe Flash CS5. The deco tool can create both static and animated images, and this tutorial demonstrates how you can use the deco tool to quickly create a skyline picture in Adobe Flash.
In this video, we learn how to crochet a left hand radiant butterfly. First, attach the slipknot to the crochet hook and chain four. Next, work four chain four loops. Slip stitch through the center of the chain four, then chain four again. Continue to do this until you finish one side of the butterfly wing. Next, continue on to create the next butterfly wing by chaining seven, then cut off the additional string after you knot it off. Now, use a pipe cleaner to shape it into the shape of the b...
In this tutorial, we learn how to set up work resources in MS Project 2007. First, go into your chart and click on the resource sheet from the file menu. Now, you will be able to change the different sections that show up on this sheet. Go through the different columns to change the information and type in additional information, the more you insert the better. When you click on the tabs, you will have more options where you can enter in notes and make custom fields. Go through the entire she...
In this video, we learn how to crochet a left handed dainty angel. Use a size H 5mm crochet hook. Add a slipknot to the crochet hook, then chain three, join, and chain one. After this, work 6 single crochet through the center of the chain three. Next, join two single crochet for each stitch around for a total of 12.Now do 12 more single crochets and work an additional round with the single crochet. Continue this process until you finish, then create the dress by doing the same type of crochet...
In this tutorial, we learn how to knit a scarf pattern. To do this, you will first start by casting on the first 20 rows. After this, you will knit for 2 rows, then you will do a k1 knit followed by a k1 at the end. Repeat this until your scarf is the desired length. Bind the knit off at the end and cut off any additional string that is left over. When finished, you will have a beautiful scarf that will keep you warm and was made by you! If you aren't familiar with knitting, you will have to ...
Yanik Chauvin teaches us how to safely pack photo equipment for travel in this tutorial. First, remember to have good insurance on all your equipment, just in case something does break. To pack your things, use a backpack that is specifically made for cameras. Also, arrange for the lens not to be attached to the body of the camera while traveling. If you have to have it attached, make sure there is something under your lens to protect it from any additional shock. If you don't have a backpack...
In this clip, learn how to set up the HTC EVO's Hot Spot app. This app is very useful and by using it you can connect up to 8 other devices to your 4G internet via tethering and use your phone as a wireless modem. This app will cost you an additional 29.99 a month but if you are an Internet junkie, it will be worth it. So, follow along and watch this step by step for setting it up.
Meet Photoshop's Magnetic Lasso Tool! The Magnetic Lasso Tool is probably the best out of three Lasso tools for it allows precise and quick freehand selections. hether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a thorough overview of the magnetic lasso tool, watch this graphic designer's guide.
Meet the Adobe Photoshop pen tool! Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete overview of the Photoshop and Illustrator pen tools. For more information, and to get started using the pen tool yourself, watch this graphic designer's guide.
The drawing tools in flash aren't always the most intuitive to newcomers. In this tutorial, Ralf will show you how to use the basic drawing tools in flash. You learn the difference between Merge Shapes and Drawn Objects, which are all shapes of the same look and feel with the exception that one can be more easily manipulated and the other. You'll learn how to use this selection and sub selection tools to select various objects on the flash stage. You also see how to use the oval and rectangle...
Tying it All Together shows how to do double loop knotting in this video tutorial. The tutorial outlines two different types of knots that can be done using two uncommon ways of tying the knots. The double coin know requires you to fold a piece of string in half laying the two sides of the string side by side. With a series of twists, turns, and coils you can create the coin knot. The second type of knot, cross knot, requires double loop knotting to create a squared-looking knot. As an additi...
Windows 7 uses several options to make it easier to change and locate the cursor on the screen. 1) To access these options select “Start” then click on “Control panel“from the menu.
Danny with Top Ten Reviews will show you how to monitor social network activity with the Net Natty program. This will be helpful for monitoring social networking accounts on websites such as Facebook and MySpace. First, open Net Nanny. Go to the dashboard and select Additional Settings under Filtering. With this section, social networking sites that have been used on the computer will be listed. You can check whichever account you want to monitor. Under the dashboard, go to Reports and select...
Each player starts with 15 marbles that are a color distinct from his opponents marbles. Toss a coin to choose a start line, placed 3 meters from the hole. The players then take turns shooting marbles, first from the start lines, then from wherever the marbles land on the field, all the while trying to make their marbles in to the hole. The player to shoot all his marbles in to the hole first wins. In a case where both players have 1 marble left and the final shot is made by the person who to...
In this video, we are given ways to clean up an image, or remove unwanted objects in an image using Adobe Photoshop. The first tool that we are shown is the clone stamp tool. It allows you to clone a certain sample of an image, for you to use to paint over the object in the image you don't want anymore. In the video, the narrator shows us how to seamlessly take a man out of an outdoor setting. The next tool that we are shown is called the patch tool. In the video, the narrator uses the patch ...
Learn how to make a balloon teddy bear using only one hand by following the steps outlined here in this tutorial. You will need one balloon already filled with air. At the end, create a nose. Then, add two bubbles for the back of the head. Twist the five bubbles that will comprise the head of the bear. Once the head has been formed, you will stick the nose in through your ring for the head to create the overall head and face. Pinch twist to create the ears at the top of the head. The body is ...
Rather than throwing out your old furniture, learn how to give your old dresser a modern makeover by following this video tutorial. To begin, pull off all of the old drawers and other pieces that do not work. You will need to sand down the frame of the dresser and then replace all of the problematic parts. You may also need to rebuild the center supports so that your dresser drawers slide in and out easily. Wipe down the dresser with a cloth and then coat it with a latex primer. The primer is...
This video details how to survive a knife threat from behind. When threatened from behind with a knife, do not attempt to move the body first, this will result in the attacker maintaining the capability to thrust the knife into the body. When threatened, place arms out and low in a submissive position, this is to be followed by moving the left arm backward in a sweeping motion to push aside the arm which is holding the knife. Once the arm is moved, turn the body and bring the elbow up into an...
In this Outdoor Recreation video tutorial you will learn how to teach a horse to back up under saddle. Teaching a horse to do anything under saddle usually starts on the ground. If your horse knows how to back up on ground then you can do it under saddle. On ground put a little bit of pressure on his nose with your hand and he will backup. Then put a little pressure on the rein and speak and tell him ‘back’ and he will. Then once you get on the saddle, pull the reins slightly and say ‘back’. ...
Pattern brushes in Illustrator can create additional interest and a custom look to shapes in Photoshop. Follow the steps in this tutorial to learn how to create new pattern brushes in Illustrator. In a series of steps creating different shapes aligned in different patterns, the create new brush command can duplicate those patterns as a brush stroke. The end effect allows us to create different designs quickly that can then be used for logos, art projects, and many other things.
A Food Network chef gives the low down on seasoning a cast iron pan. Cast iron pans need to be seasoned before use because it will make your pan stick resistant and last a lifetime. Another plus of seasoning your cast iron pan is that you will not have to use any additional oil when you are cooking. The cast iron is a great heat conductor and the whole pan heats evenly instead of just in spots. To season a cast iron pan you will need to take a neutral oil, vegetable oil works fine, and rub it...
Do you like Pakistani style urad daal? Well, with this video, you can make your own with the following ingredients:
In this video the instructor talks about compound and continuous interest formula calculations. You need to understand the concepts of simple and compound interest. Only then you can understand what the bank is doing to your money which are in your bank account. Simple interest is a method where when returning a borrowed sum to some one you pay additional price for using the money all this time. Compound interest is a similar concept where you pay interest on the original sum borrowed, and al...
Is your PC too slow? Want your PC performance to increase without paying any money? Well, in this video the viewers will be taught how to speed up their PC and internet speed without spending a dime. First of all, the video goes through some of the potential applications that are draining the computers' resources, such as multiple anti-virus. The video teaches how to delete and remove unneeded applications and free up additional RAM. One of the key ideas is to close and disable applications t...
Both your Wii and your PC need to be connected to a router that has an internet connection. If you have a wireless router, the Wii can connect to it without any additional hardware. Instructions are provided with the Wii.
In this video, an English lesson for foreign language speakers teaches viewers expressions using the work "table." There are three different expressions taught through watching, listening and defining.
Want to know how to use the Pyro FX tools in Houdini 10? This masterclass will tell you everything you need to know about using Pyro FX fire and smoke tools in Houdini 10. The discussion covers the addition of exciting new fire and smoke tools. Topics covered include a powerful new fluid up-resing technique, advanced noise and turbulence control, and a highly tweakable custom fire and smoke shader.
Street Fighter IV: Ryu, An old favorite returns, stronger than ever. Street Fighter IV is a 2008 fighting game produced by Capcom. Street Fighter IV is currently released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with a Microsoft Windows version in the works as well.
Street Fighter IV: Quick, cunning, and flashy, Ken Masters brings his A game to the latest Street Fighter.
Street Fighter IV : Rufus may be portly, but his size obviously doesn't slow him down. Street Fighter IV is a 2008 fighting game produced by Capcom. Street Fighter IV is currently released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with a Microsoft Windows version in the works as well.
Are you still watching television with an analog signal? If so, your TV may no longer work after February 17th, 2009. There is one easy fix to this problem though. There are many different kinds of convertor boxes out there, and the government is offering forty dollar coupons that you could use to get these digital-to-analog (DTV) converter boxes.
This Photoshop tutorial shows you how to use the extract tool to extract a background from a monster image. Many techniques show you how to remove the subject, but here you will learn to remove the background. Never fear, the Extract Tool is here! Rediscover the Extract tool all over again. In some situations, it's still the best way to make a mask for detailed hair.
This two part software tutorial shows you how to work with the sandbox terrain tools in SketchUp 6. Take a look at how to create your own terrain in Sketchup using 4 different methods.
Check out this instructional acoustic guitar video that shows you some basic techniques to play percussive guitar. This is a series explaining some of the basics of percussive playing. These are the chords used in this lesson:
In this tutorial, Mike Lively of Northern Kentucky University gets you started in getting the Adobe Air Content Management System up and going.
