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How To: Embroider a handmade potholder

In-the-Embroidery Hoop pot holders use a thermal lining and ironing board fabric to protect your hand from the heat. And, when you are not using the embroidered pot holders to handle warm dishes, they lay flat to become a hot pad or trivet! Watch this instructional embroidery video and obtain the skills needed to make your own beautifully embroidered potholder!

How To: Do a backaround pen spinning magic trick

Want to improve your pen spinning? Check out this instructional magic trick video that will show you how to perform a backaround trick. This tutorial is great for pen spinning aficionados and anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skills of magic tricks. Practice the motion for these tricks and you'll be pen spinning like a pro!

How To: Perform color change magic tricks

Watch this instructional magic trick tutorial video to learn how to perform this simple color change trick. Fool your spectator into believing your card magically changes colors. A great trick to practice for beginners and those looking to polish their magic skills.

How To: Decorate and band mugs

Watch this ceramics tutorial video to learn how to decorate your mugs and other pottery by using the technique of banding. The detailed instructions in this how-to video will be helpful to potters of any skill level. Decorating your mugs using banding will be easy once you've watched this instructional video.

How To: Look Chic

This tutorial video will teach you how to keep your clothes looking great over time. Keeping your clothes chic long after they're new is a special skill.

How To: Plait a section of hair

This video tutorial will show you easy and simple steps on how to plait or braid your hair. Plaiting hair is the basic skill required when applying many hair extensions. Once you've mastered the plait, then you can braid, cornrow and etc..

How To: Crochet a circle in slow motion

Improve you crocheting skills by creating fun shapes. This how to video is a tutorial that will show you how to crochet a circle. Our host was kind enough to slow down the video, just in case you were having a hard time following. Crochet a small or large circle, it all depends on what you need it for.

How To: Do a double crochet decrease and increase

Improve you crocheting skills by learning decorative stitches. This how to video is a tutorial that will show you how to do double crochet decreases and increases. These stitches are commonly abbreviated as DC DEC or INC, double crochet decrease or increase. Crochet several rows of these stitches to create larger yarn projects.

How To: Make chocolate curls for garnishing

Okay, so knowing how to make chocolate curls isn't exactly a necessary culinary skill, but when it comes to dessert making, how much of that dessert is there more for show than for taste? We're thinking it's 50/50. Plus, if you're a chocolate lover then chocolate curls may just be the perfect addition to your creme brulee or chocolate ganache cake.

How To: Make a 3 part mold and use paste laminating systems

Check out this video to learn how to use the paste laminating system and three part mold-making techniques. This is an advanced process that is not for beginners. This process is for working on medium to large projects, this is a labor-saving process for those who need a large, strong tool in the least amount of time possible. This video also demonstrates three-part mold construction. This process can be used in automotive, mechanical, fine art and film special effects uses.