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How To: Tie the Clouser minnow in fly fishing

Clouser's approach to fly design begins and ends onstream, with a lot of time spent in between at the workbench. Careful observation of the behaviors, habitats, and physical features of the foods fish eat is essential to developing a fly that looks and acts like the real thing. But the pattern must also pass rigorous standards of durability, ease of casting, and most importantly, consistently catch fish before it can be called a winner.

How To: Tie a two color snake weave

The great thing about weaving, is not only can you make something that is fun to look at, but can be used in certain situations. This next tutorial is going to show you how to tie a two color snake weave. The weave is basically a celtic knot that is perfect to use as bracelets and straps. This weave is different from an original snake weave in that it adds something extra and can't wrap around itself. So check out the tutorial and good luck!

How To: Lace up and tie your shoes to relieve pressure on foot

In this video tutorial, viewers will learn how to lace up and tie your shoes to relieve pressure on the foot. There are two techniques shown in this video. The first technique helps to relieve pressure on the top of the foot. If the top of the foot is under pressure, it can cause your toes to go numb. The second technique is the runner's knot. This technique will tighten the top of the shoe and prevent your heel from slipping. This video will benefit those viewers who have foot problems with ...

How To: Tie a D-loop for archery bowstrings

Are you an archer, or hunter or bowman in need of a D-knot on the bowstring? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to tie a D-loop for archery bowstrings. You might not be doing this for a precision sport like archery, you may just want to get the next big deer out there this hunting season, but this D-loop knot will help you either way.

How To: Truss a chicken

In this tutorial, we learn how to truss a chicken. First, you will tear the head off the chicken and then fold the wings to the back of it. From here, you will tie a string around the chicken so that the legs are tied together. Make sure you have the chicken tied as tight as possible so it's narrow and keeps the juices cooking inside. Bring the string around to the back of the chicken and then tie the final knot in the back. Once finished, you can season your chicken and cut the excess string...

How To: Tie a silk scarf

In this tutorial, we learn how to tie a silk scarf. The first way to do this is to place the scarf on you with the sides facing down, then push both back and let drape on the shoulders. The next way is to let the sides drape down, then tie them together in the center of your body to wear with a large coat. Another way to tie this is to fold it into a rectangle, then wrap it around the neck and place one half into the other, then pull up to the neck. Any of these ways will look great and can g...

How To: Make a simple friendship bracelet

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a simple friendship bracelet. First choose three colors and then cut two strands of each 3 ft long. After this, tape the strings together at the end and tie a knot. After this, start to tie the strings, one underneath each other. Make sure after you do each color, you pull on the string tightly. As soon as you finish wit all the colors of the bracelet, continue to the bottom of the bracelet and tie it at the end. When you are ready to wear it, tie it aro...

How To: Style your hair in a doll-like 'hair bow' style

The Pin-Up Sweet Shoppe teaches how to do this cute hairstyle. Start by parting your hair down the middle and make an angled part from your ear to the back of your head. Tie all of your ponytails tightly. Combing your hair into a smooth, even ponytail, use a hair-tie the color of your hair. Clip your top ponytail to the top of your head. This will keep it out of the way while you make a second ponytail under it. You can also use a hair-tie to match whatever outfit you're wearing. Repeat on th...

How To: Tie an arbor knot for fishing

This video shows us how to tie an arbor knot for fishing. Here a blue rope is taken to explain how it is done but actually the fishing net is used to tie such knots. The rope is taken and is made a loop, and the line is made to pass through the loop to make the first knot which is actually a very basic knot. Then the rope along with the knot is wind around the reel and the line is made to pass through the knot which was previously done. But the line may come out of the knot so for that, anoth...

How To: Make a french spiral bouquet

To make a french spiral bouquet you first start with straight stemmed flowers such as roses. It is very important that you rid the stems of foliage such as leaves as well as removing all the thorns. You can do this by using a gardening glove or washcloth and sliding it down the stem. Once that is completed it is time to begin the bouquet. The first step is to pick a base flower. It is important to use a flower that has a straight stem. From there you begin to add flowers by crossing them with...

How To: Perform an interrupted and a subcuticular suture

If you want to perform an interrupted and a subcuticular suture you should first make a bite through the skin. In order to make a bite through the skin you should put the needle point perpendicular to the surface, turn your wrist and make sure it arrives at an even point from the entry point. Grasp the needle as it comes from the tissue. Make sure you always keep the needle in view. Then ti e the suture with an instrument tie and form the knot on the side of the wound so it does not effect th...

How To: Tie dye the spider design on your t-shirt

This video shows the viewers how to create a wicked spider pattern on a tie dyed shirt. Our instructor starts by demonstrating on a square piece of fabric. Start by folding your shirt in half sleeve to sleeve. Next, choose the placement of your spider design by picking the twist point, either in the center or slightly higher. Then, start twisting your fabric into a tight spiral using either your fingers or rotating around your table. After tightly tying your finished spiral, prepare your dyes...

How To: Tie dye the spider design like a pro

Tie dying a spider design on a t-shirt starts by folding the t-shirt in half vertically. Between one quarter and one half of the way down the shirt grab a piece of the shirt and spin around the table to create a coil of the shirt. Tie a string around the outside of the coil to make sure it stays in a disk. Set a rack on top of some type of basin that can catch liquid to work on the dyeing. Set the t-shirt coil on the clean rack. Take dye that has already been prepared in squirt tubes or syrin...

How To: Put up a camping tarp

Learn how to put up a tarp for shade and protection from the rain in this video. First, find two trees with a nice flat spot in between them. Throw a rope up over a limb at least fifteen feet or so high. Now, tie the rope off to itself or to a smaller limb. Next, secure the rope on the other tree and leave the slack on the ground. Next, put the tarp over the rope evenly and anchor one end with a wire tie, small rope or bungee. Now you hoist the tarp up using one end of the rope and pull it to...

How To: Tie a "Uni-to-Uni" knot for kayak fishing

In this Outdoor Recreation video tutorial you will learn how to tie a "Uni-to-Uni" knot for kayak fishing. When fishing for Tuna, you don’t need a heavy leader. You need a 30 -40 lb test as a leader. Most spools come in 25 yard roll. Take half of the roll and use it as the leader. To tie the leader to the main line, you will need the uni-to-uni knot. Tying the uni-to-uni knot is pretty simple. Lay the main line and the leader parallel to each other going in opposite directions. Loop the mai...

How To: Wear a pashmina fashionably in different ways

This video shows how to wear a Pashmina, also called ladies muffler, in several different style of fashion. First, with a Pashmina, half fold it, then wear it around your neck accordingly, and pass it from the closed end as tie. Then, stretch to close around the neck. Now, for the second way, open it again, wear it from the center, in a way, that it hangs from the back of the neck, give it two folds and stretch it in opposite directions, so that it is tied around the neck, then make a knot fr...

How To: Make swords & hearts out of balloons

This video demonstrates how to make a balloon sword and heart. To make a sword, pump up a balloon as long as possible and tie the end. Twist the balloon at this end making a small ball. Bend the balloon at around 20 cms in length and twist both the ends of the balloon at the same level as the ball creating a loop. This is named the 'elephant bend'. Now insert the long end of the balloon into the loop leaving behind a small part. Your sword is ready.To make a Heart flower. Take a red balloon a...

How To: Tie a Portugese Bowline knot for sailing

The method demonstrated in this how-to video makes the Bowline knot quick and easy to tie. It is useful when you expect a blow and need to take a few turns around your winch to use as an additional hardpoint. In this case I am simulating a mast winch but the process can be used on a horizontally mounted winch as well. The secret is to form the bowline eye by capsizing an overhand knot. With the standing part in your left hand form a turn around the winch from top to bottom then cross the runn...

How To: Tie a Knute hitch

In this video, we learn how to tie a Knute hitch. The purpose for this is to make an easy dummy cord on something with a hold for it. To start, tie a simple overhand knot in one end and then make a bite in the knot. With this bite, insert this into the hole in your item. Once it's through, take the end with the knot and put it through the loop. Then, pull the end of the string until it's tight over the item with the hole. Then you can use this as a handle so you don't lose your item!

How To: Wear a scarf using different methods

In this tutorial, we learn how to wear a scarf different ways. The first way is to wrap a long scarf around your neck and let the ends hang on either side of your breasts. You can make the middle tight, or you can let it hang loosely around you. With a larger scarf, you can tie it around your neck several times, then tie it into a knot in the front. If you have a mall scarf, you can tie it into a bow in front of you and wear it with a thin coat. You can also create a loop by doubling up the s...

How To: Make a bow for any occasion

This Hosting & Entertaining video tutorial will show you how to make a bow for any occasion. LeAnn Dolan, owner of Ecru Modern Stationer, shares her secret of creating a wonderful gift pack topper. For this you will need two pieces of ribbon of same color and of course the gift box. First wrap the gift box with one piece of ribbon around all four sides, tie a knot at the center of the box. Then with the other piece of ribbon, make plenty of loops wrapping them at the center till the whole len...

How To: Fasten a necktie with a clean Windsor knot

Scouring the Internet for instructions on how to tie a men's necktie using a traditional double or "full" Windsor knot? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For detailed instructions, and to get started tying perfectly symmetrical Windsor knots yourself, watch this sartorial guide.

How To: Do a hair bow quickly and easily

This is a very simple and quick way to make a bow with your hair. Jessica suggests that this method will work best if you use a large section of your hair such as the hair at your crown. Get a skinny hair tie and tie a pony tail with your section of hair. Then when your hair tie gets tighter, pull your hair through but stop when you’re near the hair ends. Now you have a small bun to work with. Pull both sides of the bun to separate it into two parts that makes up your bow. Then push the mid...

How To: Tie a halter knot in horseback riding

In this how-to video, you will learn how to tie a rope halter knot. This is useful if you are about to go horse riding. First, bring it through the loop and bring the knot under the neck of the horse. Push the loop up and then make another loop and bring the end back through it. The knot has to go around that loop. Pull it and make it go up and back. It will not slip because it is secured against the loop. This video shows you the easiest way to tie a rope halter knot for your horse.

How To: Tie your karate or martial arts belt perfectly

This video demonstrates how to tie a karate belt in a proper manner. Take the belt and fold it in half. Place the fold in the middle part of your abdomen where you need the knot. Cross the ends of the belt behind your back. The end in your right hand should be on the top and tuck in the end in the left hand underneath till the front. Take the end on the top and tuck beneath the belt, bottom to top on the other side. Pull the ends tightly, the two ends should be of almost equal length. Cross t...