Garden of Imagination shows you how to make a miniature polymer clay tomato cane to slice and place on top of a doll house hamburger. First, a thin layer of brown clay is rolled flat through a pasta maker and cut into the shape of a cane or long rectangle (with excess clay discarded) and the canes rolled tightly lengthwise. It is rolled by pressure of the fingers to a very small diameter, then cut into one or two inch lengths, and put aside. Next, red clay is mixed with translucent clay to ma...
In this video we're shown how to make a miniature hollow pumpkin. First start with Sculpey clay, the color you want to use is sweet potato pie. Roll some out flat and wrap it around a large glass marble, cutting off the excess clay. Next cut a small opening at the bottom so you can remove the marble later. Start sculpting the outside of the clay into a smooth spherical shape, using the marble as a guide. Next, take a toothpick or other similar utensil and poke a small whole in top of your pum...
This is a Computers & Programming video tutorial where you will learn how to set up your developer computer for Silverlight applications. First you need to install some tools on your developer computer. The premier developer tool from Microsoft is Visual Studio. If you don’t have a license, install Visual Web Developer Express which is free. It is installed via the web platform installer. Then you need to install the Silverlight toolkit. Go to Silverlight codeplex and you will find a complete...
Have you downloaded a file with the extension .ISO and are you unsure what to do with it? Follow the step-by-step instructions in this video to learn how to deal with this file-type.
Learn how to draw a flower in MS Paint in this video tutorial from Shannon. In the first step, you will need to draw a circle with the shape tool. To create the petals, you will need to draw additional circles surrounding the first circle. Use the paint brush tool in green to create the stem and leaves, which you will draw free-hand. Using the bucket tool, fill in the leaves and the petals of the flower. Shannon also shows in this video how to draw a bird next to the flower with the paint bru...
In this video, Betty, from Betty's Kitchen, demonstrates how to cook her steak fajitas. The ingredients for this recipe are: 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steak, cut into strips; 1 onion, cut in lengthwise wedges; 1 green bell pepper, cut lengthwise, 1 red bell pepper, also cut lengthwise; 2 Tbsp lime juice; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves of minced garlic; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup minced cilantro; 1 package fajita seasoning, (any brand); 2 Tbsp extra virgin ...
This video shows the way to work with 3D in After Effects. The video basically teaches three things. Firstly, it teaches the way to change the anchor point of the image. This is done by pressing the PAN Behind Tool icon. This changes the anchor point to the desired location. Secondly, the method to change the view is taught. This is done by clicking on the camera tools and selecting the XY Camera Tool or Z Camera Tool. This changes the view of the given image. Thirdly, the video teaches to ha...
Ian Knauer, a food editor at Gourmet and Test Kitchen demonstrate how to trim artichokes. First, remove the inedible leaves towards the base of the artichoke by peeling them off or snapping them off. Once the leaves are peeled off you'll see pale green and yellow leaves. Next, trim up the stem by taking a paring knife and cutting off the bottom. Peel off the stem around the fibrous core. Then, cut off the green pieces by the base of the artichoke. Curve your knife when you make the cut to sav...
This video gives you an idea to make roasted butternut squash soup. The lady in this video takes you through the method of preparing this healthy and delicious food. she asks you to take a butternut squash melon and peel the skin off, then cut off the two ends. She instructs to cut the part of the melon which contains the seeds and then you should cut that part into two halves and remove the seeds off using a spoon. The chop the whole fruit into small cubes. Then she asks you to cut three big...
To make a paper gift box is one of the simplest projects that you can create on your own. In order to do this you need some materials: a Square of Paper, a Pencil, a Ruler & a Folding Bone. Take any size square of paper and draw two lines diagonally from corner to corner. This will form a large X, marking the center of the square. In turn, fold each corner into the center of the square. Firmly crease the fold. Fold the first corner to the line of the first fold made on the opposite side. Repe...
A guy shows you how to cook a delicious smoked bologna. You will need: wax bologna, knife, chopping board, a core, barbecue sauce, mustard, a teaspoon of paprika, a tablespoon of seasoning salt, a teaspoon of pepper, a teaspoon of garlic powder, fresh lettuce, sliced onions, tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, oregano, olive oil, vinegar, asparagus wrapped in bacon. Remove the wax from bologna meat using your knife. Make diagonal cuts around the sides of the bologna with about 1/4-inch depth. Ma...
This video demonstrates how to draw eyelashes using Adobe Photoshop and a graphics tablet. You need three tools to draw eyelashes: Soft Round Brush, Smudge Tool, and Eraser. Create a new layer. On the upper eyelid, draw each eyelash with Soft Round Brush (color: black, width 17px, opacity 100%). Use Smudge Tool (width 45 and straight 25%) on the eyelashes to straighten them. Use Eraser (width 65 and opacity 100%) if necessary. Create a new layer and use the same tools for the bottom of the ey...
Do you have an old pair of jeans hanging around? Maybe they don't fit anymore, or perhaps they are out of style? With a few stitches, you can turn that ugly old pair of pants into a stylish corset top.
A tutorial on how to make a paper slingshot gun that shoots. Things you'll need: Bond Paper, Elastic, Scissor and Duct tape. Roll the bond paper half-wise. Secure with duct tape. Get another bond paper and fold it in half. Cut. Roll the cut bond papers length-wise and secure with duct tape. Form a "V" shape using the rolled cut bond papers. Attach to the first rolled bond paper to make a "Y" form. Secure with tape. Attach a rubber band on both ends. secure with tape. Follow these steps and Yo...
In this video you can learn how make an easy paper flower. Cut the card stock into strips of paper that are either 1/8 inch, 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch wide. The width doesn't really matter, but all the strips must be the same size. Use scissors to cut slits 3/4 of the way through the paper strip, creating a fringe along the entire edge of the piece of paper. The smaller the distance between cuts, the more realistic and delicate the flower will appear. Insert the end of the paper fringe 1/4 inch th...
In this video tutorial by Tasktutorial ,shows you how to . Select the rectangle tool and set the corner radius to 15px and draw a rectangle. Select gray stroke color and the stoke weight as shown. Select the gradient fill and set the angle to 90 degrees as shown. Resize the rectangle as desired, select the rectangle tool with white fill color, 1px stroke weight and draw the rectangle as show. Select the rectangle tool again with the corner radius of 5px and draw a rectangle as shown. Apply th...
Brenda shows us how to use a jump ring tool as a part of beading techniques. The jump ring tool can be used in place of two pairs of pliers to easily open and close the jump rings. First place the jump ring tool on the index finger of your non-dominant hand. You will notice that there will be more slots and you need to choose the best one that fits the jump ring that you are using. Use a pair of pliers to position the jump ring on the slot on the tool with the opening of the jump ring just ou...
In this tutorial the author shows how to make a simple JavaScript image gallery. In this video the instructor shows how to set up a Lightbox tool. Lightbox is a simple image or photo gallery script which you can use on your website. It is a free tool and it is very easy to setup on your website. This tool has many features like when you click on an image the image enlarges and the rest of the background is darkened focusing your view on the image. Now the author shows the links to the Lightbo...
In this tutorial the author shows how to work with dimensions in the Xara Xtreme tool. This is basically a complex concept. Now open the tool, go to window and open dimensions. Make a square. You can see the details of the square on the tool bar which shows the width height and X,Y dimensions of the image. Here the image is straight forward. Now you can add the borders to the square and see the changes in the dimensions of it. This video shows the different changes that are taken place and al...
Mona from Cup Cakes Creations demonstrates the use of a Cricut Expression machine to make gift bags. She starts with the smaller gift bag found on page 115 of the instruction book. It gives the option of putting holes in the bag. She sets the machine to cut two 5-1/2" bags out of 12x12" paper, and cuts it. With the bag cut out, she explains how the bag is folded and taped with Terrifically Tacky Tape, and decorated with a 2" tag. The tag is attached with a cord, and decorated with a ribbon. T...
Make simple snowflakes from paper. You can tape these snowflakes to a window for a nice winter decoration or paste them onto a piece of folded construction paper for a great winter card.
A tubular skylight is a fast and inexpensive way to bring natural light into your house. The tubular skylight has three parts a dome, reflective tubing, and a diffuser. First locate the ceiling joists in the area that you would like to install the skylight and mark them with tape. Make sure you stay in between the joints. Once you have the spot marked off with tape drill an exploratory hole through the ceiling into the attic. Shine a flash light through the hole up into the attic and onto the...
This video shows you how to draw a cartoon smiley head in Inkscape: Open a new page.
To set yourself up for this trick you must first take a plain deck of cards and slit it anywhere. Then flip the top card on the bottom half from the bottom half of the deck. Memorize the card and put it back into the deck. Keep cutting the deck several more times. Once you are ready, with the deck face down, pick a number between one and ten. Then draw that many cards and then flip your spectator's card.
Taking up fishing anytime soon? The first thing you'll need to learn is how to bait a hook. Different types of bait require different methods of getting them onto the hook. Follow these steps.
If you try to eat a pomegranate fresh off the shelf, it's probably going to be a messy and difficult situation. This video shows you how to extract the seeds from the pomegranate, giving you options on how to eat them.
What's better than a biscuit hot from the oven? Make a batch tonight with this easy recipe. You Will Need
Make a splash at your next masquerade party with this purr-fect black cat costume. You Will Need
This crafty cat scratch pad is a great way to recycle used boxes. You Will Need
Self-injuring with knives or razor blades is a dangerous attempt at coping with problems like anger and anxiety. Learn how to get help and deal with your feelings more constructively.
Why justify the cost of buying a corsage from your local florist? Make an affordable corsage yourself that reflects your personal style.
No matter what your shape is, follow this advice to make sure you strut your stuff with style. You Will Need:
Are you bent out of shape over damage to your clothes caused by wire hangers? Don’t buy new ones – follow these easy steps to modify hangers you already have. Watch this video to learn how to turn a wire hanger into a cloth one.
This video tutorial will show you how use the 3D rotation tool in Flash CS4. The 3D rotation tool in Adobe Flash may be a bit tricky for people that are new to Flash, because if you just draw a square, you're not going to get anything. See exactly how to use the rotation tool.
Learn how to make homemade baby wipes. Make your own baby wipes for a quick and easy money-saver. You Will Need
You don't need to pay filet mignon prices to get melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. You just need to know a few tricks. Learn how to make less expensive cuts of meat tender. No need to spend the big bucks on fancy steak.
Magic Trick: The Cut Rope Have you ever heard of the Masked Magician? With the television series Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed, the so-called Masked Magician (Val Valentino) revealed secret after secret of the magicians repertoire. Valentino creates “the magic” then proceeds to reveal the reality of the illusions before a captivated television audience.
There’s nothing a rabbit likes more than toys they can climb inside, shred, and drag around. With a good pair of scissors, you can make a steady supply of bunny-pleasers that won’t cost you a thing.
Check out this woodworking video from Eagle Lake Woodworking. Learn how to build a table saw crosscut and miter sled by watching this five-part series.
Find out how mouthwash can multitask for you. Use that mouthwash for more than bad breath. Uses include: clean cuts and burns, tone your face, make your own hand sanitizer, banish dandruff, extend flower life, sanitize your toilet, neutralize smelly hands, and prevent underarm odor.
