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How To: Make a wind turbine using a ceiling fan

Scott Brown teaches us how to make a wind turbine using a ceiling fan in this video. First, place steel banding around the middle of the ceiling fan base. Now, cross all the combinations of the wires and keep them close together so you don't confuse them. Hook these up to DC terminals so you get around 50 volts on both of them. Hook them parallel so you keep the voltage down to around 50 volts together. Then place the wires into a connector that has a pipe connected to the bottom. This will c...

How To: Improve your spins in dance

Component 1. Frame And Posture. The benefits of dance shoes never outweigh the benefits of proper spin technique. Your body should be straight lower abs and stomach should be tight. Your arms are in proper position. If you lift your hand it should be in 90 degree angle.

How To: Wear your scarf

In this tutorial, we learn how to wear your scarf. First, wrap the scarf around your neck and then take one side of the scarf. After this, you can tie it as tight as you can, then loosen it and the sides will go up. Style this however you like it that will work with your outfit. When you have a simple shirt, the scarf will add a cute detail to your outfit. Play around with the scarf until you have it just right! You don't have to wear it just for winter, it can be a spring or summer addition ...

How To: Use a curling iron to curl your hair

In this video, we learn how to use a curling iron to curl your hair. First, blow dry your hair with a large round bristle brush to give it a lot of volume. Then, section your hair off into pieces and heat up your curling iron on medium. Then, put the iron into each section at the bottom and wrap it around into the root of the hair. Leave it in the hair for several seconds until the hair is hot, then release the hair from the iron. Let it out of the barrel slowly and the curl will stay togethe...

How To: Style loose curls and hair waves with a curling iron

This video explains how to create loose curls and hair waves using only a curling iron. The first step is to treat your hair with some heat treatment spray so the curling iron cannot burn the hair being curled. The next step is to hold all of your hair up above your head and remove hair until your bundles are only an inch thick. After you make your hair into around seven one inch strands you can start to use the curling iron to straighten the hair. The last step is to roll your hair around th...

How To: Tie a dress scarf

In this tutorial, we learn how to tie a dress scarf. You can use this in a number of ways to add some fun to your outfit. Start off with a black turtleneck and grab a long and skinny scarf. Find the middle of the scarf, wrap it around the back of the neck and then twist it. From here, tie at the bottom and give it even ends! With a scoop-neck top, you will take the scarf from the middle and wrap it around the neck. After this, pull it through in a half bow on one side and pair with a long jac...

How To: Apply a Mardi Gras devious mask with makeup

In this video, we learn how to apply a Mardi Gras devious mask with makeup. First, use a sharp black eyeliner pen to draw the mask around your eyes. It should be above your eyebrows and on your cheeks around your nose. After this, color it in with different shades of blue, leaving the center clear. After this, you will apply black eyeliner to the top and bottom of the eyes. Draw out the line on the outer edge to create a cat eye effect. From here, apply false eyelashes on the top of the eye a...

How To: Perform a simple mind trick with cups

This is a video tutorial in the Pranks and Cons category where you are going to learn how to perform a simple mind trick with cups. For this you will need three cups or any similar articles under which another object can be hidden. You then ask one of your spectators to hide an object under one of the cups while your back is turned towards the cups. Then you turn around and point out the cup under which the object is hidden. The trick is to put an indiscernible mark on one of the cups that on...

How To: Clean dust & dirt from your desktop computer

In this tutorial, we learn how to clean dust & dirt from your desktop computer. First, take the front panel off of the tower and then clean the area around the fan off as well. Use a vacuum cleaner to suck the dirt out but make sure not to touch the surface on the system. On the inside you can use cotton swabs and wash cloths that are slightly damp. You can also use a small straw and remove the dirt and dust from the fan and the areas around it. When finished, your computer should be running ...

How To: Wear scarves for the winter months

In this tutorial, we learn how to wear scarves for the winter months. For a thinner scarf, you can wrap it around your neck all the way, so it's just a round neck holder. In the summer, you can use this same scarf with a button up and make a bow with it in the middle of the chest! For a larger scarf, you can bunch it up in the middle and then let it drape over your chest, falling to the back. Then, wrap around the sides or leave it how it is. Either way you decide to wear your scarf, do what ...

How To: Prepare a raised bed garden for planting

In this video, we learn how to prepare a raised bed garden for planting. First, clear some of the debris that was left from last year. Then, take a pitchfork and loosen the soil all around the bed. Bring the soil from the bottom up to the top to make it stay loose throughout the bed. Then, start shoveling the soil around the bed and then add in some manure to the bed and mix together with the shovel. Worms in the compost will give you a lot of nutrients and help break down the manure. When fi...

How To: Sharpen your chisel inexpensively

In this tutorial, we learn how to sharpen your chisel inexpensively. This is an art you have to learn if you are going to have to learn to work with tools. To start, you will first need to lay down a piece of paper down on a block of wood. After this, lay a piece of grit down on top of the and grab your chisel. Spray the grit with some water and then use the bevel on the chisel to move it around. Use your body to move the chisel, not just your hands. Continue to do this around the sides until...

How To: Make an Easter pop-up card

In this video, we learn how to make an Easter pop-up card. First, draw a duck with a little baby duck on a 4x6 piece of paper. From here, fold it in half so you can see the image on the outside. After this, use scissors to cut the middle, where the little baby chick is at. Cut the top and bottom around it, but avoid cutting the sides. From here, bend that piece left and right. Then, open up the card and bend it into the middle. From here, take a piece of paper with eggs cut out of it and bend...

How To: Do a clipped bun on your American Girl doll

In this video from stephenswodadancer we learn how to do a clipped bun on an American Girl doll. Start with your doll's hair in a pony tail. Right at about the crown of her head works. Take the piece of hair from the top and curl it and fold it under. Clip the part that you curled to her head. You can go all the way around until you get to the bottom and keep clipping. Repeat this process all around her head until it is to your liking. This will need lots of clips so make sure you have them!

How To: Create a "purple smoke" fashion makeup look

In this video, we learn how to create a "purple smoke" fashion makeup look. start out by applying foundation to the face, then apply purple liner around the lips and fill them in half way to the middle. Then, smear the color into the middle and apply purple shadow over the lips. From here, apply black eyeliner to the tops of the eye, then apply black shadow underneath the brown on the crease of the eye, then rub on a silver shadow around the entire lid. Use liquid liner to draw on lashes on t...

How To: Draw a glass bottle

In this tutorial we learn how to draw a glass bottle. To start the bottle, you will draw the outline of the bottle starting with the cap to the base. After this, start to shade in the top and around the sides of the bottle. Small lines will create the effect of the bottle seeming to be transparent. After this, start to shade in around the sides of the bottle and on the bottom. Draw the inside lines and the other side as well so you can see that it is clear. Then, use the eraser to smear the c...

How To: Graph a circle

In this tutorial, we learn how to graph a circle. When given an equation to graph the circle, you will first need to find the vertex of the circle. Once you find this, you can use those coordinates to mark the vertex on the graph. Follow the negatives and positives to go up, down, left, and right on the graph. Next, you will need to find the 'r' value of the equation. After this, you will use this to continue to graph the rest of the points around the vertex. When finished, draw the outline o...

How To: Oil paint desserts with Hall Groat

In this tutorial, we learn how to oil paint desserts with Hall Groat. You can take a brush to create different textures on the painting. When painting bread, this can show the fluffy texture of it, which looks amazing! In this video, Hal is painting a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Use your brush to press down and drag the paint around, looking at the subject to see how it looks. When working on a doughnut, you will move the paintbrush around the top to create small sprinkles. Also add in ...

How To: Make a toy drum

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a toy drum. You will need: felt, recycled tin can, 1 red lace, 4 soda caps, 2 popsicle sticks, glue, and scissors. Cit, cut the felt into a circle and glue it around the tin can. After this, take red felt and cut it into strips, then glue on the side of the tin can so it's striped. When finished, apply glue to the top of the can and then cover with additional pieces of felt. Tie a ribbon around the top and the bottom of the felt on the fan. To make the s...

How To: Fix your American Girl Doll's loose limbs

In this tutorial, we learn how to fix your American Girl Doll's loose limbs. If your doll doesn't stand up very well because her limbs are loose, you can re-string her. First, take the knots off from around the head and then pull the head off. After this, take out all of the stuffing from the doll. From here, you will find the inner limbs with the elastic pieces on them. Take a rubber band and tie it around between the gold piece and the white piece. Do this for all the limbs, then stuff the ...

How To: Draw Neji Shippuuden from Naruto

In this video we learn how to draw Neji Shippuuden. First, draw the outline for the head, use lines in the middle of the face to figure out where to place the facial features. After this, use a pencil to draw on the hair around the face and then draw on the headband. From here, add on the details to the hair and then start to add in shading around the face to make it look more realistic. After this, draw in the shoulders on the side and then draw in the rest of the details of the face. Finish...

How To: Draw Sonic the Hedgehog in Photoshop

In this video, we learn how to draw Sonic the Hedgehog in Photoshop. First, draw a circle on the page and then draw the eyes onto him. After this, draw on his ears and then his hair around his head. After this, draw in the rest of his body and his feet. From here, use a darker paint brush to create the final outline of the character. Draw in the lines around Sonic to make him appear more realistic. Then, color him a dark blue color with red on his shoes. When finished, save this drawing and y...

How To: Prevent mice from living in your house

In this tutorial, we learn how to prevent mice from living in your house. To start, you will need to inspect around your home and see if there are any holes that mice can get in and out of. Also, look for signs of their waste laying around. Get on the roof and make sure it's secure, with no holes in it where mice can get into your attic. If there are small holes, cover them up using small pieces of wire that they cannot push their way through. After you do this, your home will be safe from mi...

How To: Make a standard blanket from crocheting

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a standard blanket from crocheting. First, you will start your crochet by positioning the material into your hand. Then, you will need to tuck in between your ring and middle finger and around the others. The fingers will control the tension in the string. Now, start the first stitch by rotating the string around the finger. Then, grab the back one and pull it over the front. Use your finger to pus up and then you have your first stitch. put it on your h...

How To: Plant a container herb garden

In this video, we learn how to plant a container herb garden. First, lay down a layer of fertilizer to your pot and then rip off the container from around the plant. Then, place the plant inside of the pot and throw some of the fertilizer around the top of the base of the plant. From here, you will place in the rest of the herbs to the pot until it all fits in well. Then, make sure you water this according to which of the herbs that you are growing. Enjoy watching your herbs grow and enjoy fr...

How To: Decorate a designer Christmas tree easily

In this tutorial, we learn how to decorate a designer Christmas tree easily. You don't have to go out to the store and buy a bunch of expensive props for your tree, you can decorate it easily with things around your house! You can make the tree as simple or extravagant as you want! You can pick pinecones from outside and stick those in the tree so they are all around. Then, you can place only red bulbs in the tree next to the pinecones. Decorate this with some white lights and you've got a go...

How To: Draw Ino from Naruto

In this video, we learn how to draw Ino from Naruto. Start off by drawing a circle for the head, then drawing lines in the middle to create reference for where the facial features will go. After this, draw in the hair on the top of the head along with the eyes, eyebrows, and creases of the eye. Then, draw the jaw line around the face and erase the lines you used for reference. After this, add in additional lines and hair to make it look more realistic. Use shading around the face to show ligh...

How To: Draw a detailed skull

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a skull. First, draw the outline for the skull. Remember not to draw the hair on the head, because skulls do not have these! After this, you will draw on the cracks to the top of the head and shade around them. From here, draw in black on the inside of the eye sockets. Then, draw the lines around the eye sockets. From here, draw the area for the nose and then the teeth. Next, you will draw in the jaw line and add in additional shading and lines to finish...

How To: Knit with color

In this video, we learn how to knit with color with Brandon Mably. Get inspiration from the world around you to get different colors and make out different patterns. Carry your colors around the item that you are knitting to make a nice pallet that you love. You can use inspiration from the outside, different states, stores, plants, and anything else that you love! Once you find something you want, get started knitting and find a way to knit that works for you. Use the color range that you ar...

How To: Do mini buns on your American Girl doll

In this video, we learn how to do mini buns on your American Girl doll. Firs, you will grab a section from the top half of one side of the head. Then, you will put a rubber band around the hair. From here, you will twist the hair around the make a bun, then secure it with another rubber band. Repeat this on the other side of the head so there are two buns on the top of the head. This will look cute on the front and the back! If you want, you can keep going and make two more so you have four m...

How To: Make a small, easy, functional telescope

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a small, easy, functional telescope. First, glue a lens in place with glue underneath a piece of cardboard with a circle cut in it. Then, cut this into a circle and tape it to a paper towel holder. Then, you can wrap this in some paper mache around the cardboard. Then, wait for this to dry and spray paint it with gold and black paint. When finished, you will have a functional telescope ready to go and use! This is cheap and a fun project to make with chi...

How To: Troubleshoot your washing machine

In this tutorial, we learn how to troubleshoot your washing machine. First, unplug your machine before you do any handy work. Then, check for leaking around the bottom. Look around the door sill to check for wear and tear. Then, pull the machine out and check for a lose connection. If you don't see anything, you will need to call a pro. If you aren't getting water, check to make sure your water lines are connected. If your washing machine is loud, make sure you haven't overloaded it and the d...

How To: Build a catapult out of rubber bands & a wire hanger

In this tutorial, we learn how to build a catapult out of rubber bands & a wire hanger. To do this, you will first need: one wire hanger, plastic spoon, rubber bands, small marshmallows, and measuring tape. Now, hold your hand in the center of the hanger and pull up both sides around it. After this, fold back the front for balance and straighten it up so it's stable. Next, you will take one rubber band and put it around the sides. Then, take the spoon and put it in between the rubber band and...

How To: Open a coconut to drink the milk

In this tutorial, we learn how to open a coconut to drink the milk. To start, you will need to grab a large bowl and place the coconut over it. Then, use a knife to hit it with the blunt side. Hit all around the coconut until you have cut an even edge around the middle of the fruit. You can also use a coconut to beat the knife into the coconut to open it up. From here, you can pour the milk from the coconut into a large bowl. Then you can drink it or use it in a recipe, enjoy!

How To: Dress in a Visual Kei style

In this tutorial, we learn how to dress in a Visual Kei style. Just be creative with this style, there is no exact way to do it! Use old clothes you have laying around the house and wear those in a funky fashion. Use mostly black and use some military jackets to spice things up. Then, pair these with hats that have belts around them and different types of buttons. Wear short skirts but pair them with striped leggings. Make sure your hair is spiked up and frizzy so it fits the style of this an...

How To: Knit Portuguese style

In this tutorial, Andrea Wong teaches us how to knit Portuguese style. This is one of the oldest ways of knitting that started in the Middle East. The holding of the needles are the same but the working yarn should come from the left needle. The yarn should be placed around the neck for your tension or through a pin on the shirt. Next, the yarn should go through the middle finger on the left hand. Then, sit in a comfortable position while you insert the right hand needle under the yarn. Then,...

How To: Draw Sonic the Hedgehog in his soap shoes

In this video, we learn how to draw Sonic the Hedgehog in his soap shoes. First, draw his muzzle and nose. After this, draw in angry teeth in the mouth and then draw in the eyes and the ears. From here, you will draw in the rest of the spiky hair around the head. After this, draw on the arms and legs, as well as the feet and shoes. The shoes should be larger than the entire body and have lots of details on them. When finished, add in shading around Sonic with the side of the pencil to give hi...