For graphic artists all sorts of projects come into play at some point or another in the time that you're working, and if you're in need of a marble texture but not sure how to create it, check out this quick video. You will learn how to set up and then break down a picture into a great looking marble texture!
Knit blankets are comfortable and scream home and security, but they are expensive and making them is an arduous task. If you want to get started on a major knitting project, watch this video, and learn in general terms how to knit a blanket.
Despite their reputation, Crayola crayons can still be a useful medium for an artist to use. They come in a wide variety of highly saturated colors, which makes them ideal for when you want brightly colored projects. This tutorial demonstrates how to use Crayola crayons to draw a Halloween jack o lantern.
Want to build a fire extinguisher using things you can find around the house? Science shows you how to properly apply technology to kitchen safety! Your main supplies for this project are a mayonnaise jar, some vinegar and baking soda.
How to set up a Bee Hive" presented by The FruitGuys Farm Steward Program.Your purchase of organic fruit delivery supports projects helping small family farms nationwide.
Calling all origami masters! Add one more impressive project to your resume with help from this video! Learn how to fold an impressive paper crane using the power of origami!
In this video we are given a brief history followed by an extremely detailed procedure on the art of tie dying. We are shown each step, everything from drawing your own designs to applying small amounts of alcohol to your artwork. After everything has been soaked in water a final tie shirt has been created. A project perfect for the kids considering it has a safe and easy to understand procedure that would finish with a beautiful piece of art in merely minutes.
Shopsmith Academy brings to you a simple method of increasing the throat of your band saw, which will allow you to saw thicker stock. Get the most out of your band saw. Watch this video for useful tips for your woodworking project. Search Shopsmith Academy on WonderHowTo for more woodworking videos.
Watch this instructional knitting video to complete and open cast on with a knitting machine. Push your needles back into forward position and knit across one row. You will want to use clips and claw weights to keep your knit work straight. If you knit with a knitting machine, this is an essential trick for getting started with larger projects.
Watch this instructional knitting video to hang a rag hem on your knitting machine. Add weights to the inside of the knitted hem to keep your knit work straight. You will need a single pronged tool or a three pronged tool. If you knit with a knitting machine, this is an essential trick for getting started with larger projects.
Watch this instructional knitting video to hang a knitted hem. Add weights the inside of a hem to keep your knitted piece straight. If you knit with a knitting machine, this is an essential trick for getting started with larger projects.
This software tutorial shows you how to convert your Windows Movie Maker projects using conversion software so that they will play on a Mac computer or operating sytem.
If you're the sort of person who regularly engages in DIY projects around your home, one imagines you'll need to take a shower every now and again. In this tutorial, Danny Lipford will guide you through the process installing a ceramic soap dish in a shower stall.
Watch this instructional quilting video to sew a narrow binding on your quilt. The "Zip Bind Tool" and the "Stitch in the Ditch Binding Foot" help with sewing narrow bindings. It important to know how to use the zip bind tool properly before beginning this quilting project.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to fold an easy origami bookcase. You need one large piece of origami paper to complete this project. The visual guidelines are accompanied by written instructions. You can use this origami bookcase to store to store origami books.
Cross Stitching isn't for impatient people. Watch this instructional crochet video to master the cross stitch. The cross stitch creates a satisfying three dimensional look and a warmer sweater or blanket. This crochet process also takes much longer than standard crocheting, so give yourself some time to finish this project.
Use the Martelli Stitch in the Ditch Binding Foot for top stitching and with a double needle to get a professional finish to your quilting and sewing projects. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to top stitch with a double need on a sewing machine.
Figure 8 method of casting on creates a seamless cast on. Watch this knitting how to video to learn how easy it is to cast on stitches in knitting using the figure 8 method. Once you have mastered this style of casting on you can move on to your favorite knitting project.
This video scrapbooking tutorial shows how to make a little album out of designer paper. Follow along to get the pattern, or just watch and get inspired to freestyle your own scrapbooking project. The normal tools apply: paper, ruler, scissors, and a little creativity.
Woodworking tools become dull over time. Tools can be sharpened at home to prolong the life of the tool and to get better results from woodworking projects. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to sharpen woodworking tools easily at home.
Learn to crochet with these how-to videos. Once you have crocheted one row you can two, or three rows. Crochet a towel, a blanket, or anything longer. Watch and learn how to finish crocheting a first line and move on to the second one.
Add more flare to your crochet projects by changing yarn color midsection. This crochet how-to video demonstrates how to change colors mid line. This crocheting technique is particularly useful because no jagged lines can be seen once you change colors midline.
This origami how-to video demonstrates how to fold an origami rose to embellish a scrapbook, greeting card or other paper craft projects. Folding your own origami roses is super easy and a great way to use left over scrapbooking materials. Watch this how to video and learn to origami small flowers.
Add even more personal touches to your crocheted items. This how to video is a tutorial on how to embroider crochet projects using the lazy daisy stitch. You can embroider just about anything with the daisy stitch. Watch and learn.
Here is an instructional video on a little kite history and step-by-step instructions on how to build a sled kite from a kit. For this project you'll need a pre-cut sled sail, two one-inch dowels, two 2-foot long dowels, bridle string, and six labels.
This video shows how to cast onto a knitting needle to begin a knitting project. Learn how to start knitting in just a few seconds.
This video tutorial shows how to dry emboss with a crop-a-dile embossing machine. Embossing is one way of giving a unique and personalized touch to scrapbooking craft projects.
In this video, Bob Schmidt shows you a simple project that may be useful for locking switches that have timers, sensors, computer plugs or other appliances that you may want left on.
If your little ones love playing with their food, then this holiday project will keep them busy for hours. Learn how to construct and decorate a gingerbread house with graham crackers.
Tim Carter shows you how to use oxygenated bleach to make quick work of brick cleaning projects and other patio cleaning jobs, such as cleaning flagstone, concrete or brick pavers. This provides excellent video instructions.
This project shows you how to make a great working volcano using posterboard rather than paper-mache or plaster. It's easier, faster, and perfect for younger children. The volcano takes a half hour and is ready to be decorated, painted, and then erupted!
Keep your projects organized and find what you need quickly by color coding nodes in Houdini.
Learn how to make this very unique project - an invisible shelf to hold CD's.
Watch this video to learn how to make this simple & cute project - a Vietnamese dragon.
Check out this video to learn how to cut curved lines in glass to use in stained glass, mosiacs, or tiffany lamp projects. This video will show you how to score the glass using a hand glass cutter.
This video segment will give you an overview of our three mold making products. The information will help you determine which product is right for your project.
How do you spend your time between projects? It can be a great time to tune up equipment, wax the cast iron tables, touch up the chisels, and do some general cleanup. Learn the best methods to clean and maintain all your tools and machinery. Nothing is more inspiring than a nice clean workshop!
Here is a fun project to do for yourself or with kids! This video will take you on a step by step journey to sculpt toy men from clay.
This week were hangin' out with the creative folks over at ReadyMade Magazine.Where we're gettin' the scoop inside their latest Re-Fashion issue, and taking on one of their super rad D.I.Y projects.
Kyran Dale shows how wxPython provides an easy way to bind user-generated events, such as choosing a menu option, to methods provided to handle them. The procedure shown is typical of all wxPython event handling so with little effort can be extended to far more complicated projects.
