Value shapes can be a struggle for an artist to learn, but it's worth the effort. With the right shading and definition, your drawings can really come alive. In this multi-part series, the artist walks you through value shapes for your portraits.
This magic trick is for the kids! It's a simple magic trick (or illusion) that will have your kids wondering if you really do have magical powers! Watch to see how to make one coin turn into two coins with just a pen. You'll need a razor blade to hack into the pen, to hide the coin, but it's worth it.
Sure, you can stick a lumpy little packet into the microwave and punch a few buttons. But once you learn to pop your own corn on the stove, you'll never want the fake-tasting kind again. It might seem like an overly old-timey way to make popcorn, but the results are worth it. You will need 3 tbsp. oil, a large pot with a lid, 1/3-1/2 cup popcorn kernels, salt, butter, and a bowl, as well as any spices or seasonings to taste. Watch this video snack-making tutorial and learn how to cook up stov...
It just got a whole lot easier to decide whether or not saving $50 on Amazon's new ad- and bloatware-subsidized smartphones is worth the headache of having to see an advertisement on the lock screen every time you wake the device.
A pen is mightier than the sword, but a picture is worth a thousand words. That's why I tend to use more emoji and GIFs than actual text in messages. They visualize my emotions like words could never do, and now more so than ever thanks to apps like iMoji, which lets you create custom emoji icons from photos. But what about custom GIFs? For that, there's Camoji.
Part of the reason bacon tastes so good is because of its high fat content, but that also means that it shrinks significantly when you cook it. How much it shrinks depends on how fatty it is and what method you use to cook it. Bacon cooked on the stovetop shrinks quite a bit more than bacon that's baked in the oven. DIY blog Franalan tested a Pinterest tip that claimed rinsing bacon under cold water before cooking it could reduce the shrinkage by up to 50 percent. Yes, we just wrote about how...
Who can eat Oreos without a glass of cold milk? They're called "milk's favorite cookie" for a reason, after all. People tend to feel strongly one way or the other on whether or not to dunk cookies in general, but most dunkers and non-dunkers alike can agree that milk is a must with Oreos.
If you bought the new iPhone 5, you've probably been less than thrilled with the lack of cases and accessories that you can use it with. Docks are no exception—users were disappointed to learn that Apple has no plans to even make one for the newest addition to the Apple family.
In this video, we learn how to deal with rejection from your father. Don't let your father change who you are and change how you think about yourself. Know that people in your family are going to have problems, it can't be perfect. The mental warfare isn't worth it, grab the bull by the horns. Try to write him a letter from the heart and really let him know what you are thinking. If that doesn't work, make a video where you are talking right to him and tell him how you are feeling. After this...
Need an outrageous and beautiful look for Halloween or attending one of Ke$ha's concerts soon? Then you'll definitely need to amp up your makeup game with lots of color and a Claire's store worth of glitter.
With this video, we learn how to eat a diet to help get you closer to six pack abs. At the end of the day, calorie counting is a pain and not worth it. You can spend hours using charts trying to find the calories in each little thing that you buy. For a diet to lose fat, you need to eat whole foods. You will need nutrient dense food instead of foods that have sugar and fat instead of them. If you are eating whole foods, then you will not need to count the calories because you can't go wrong w...
A natural, messy, and carefree hair look ironically involves a bit of hairstyling. But judging by how beautifully bohemian this low ponytail hairstyle is, it's definitely worth it.
In this video, we learn how to make an Oscar award out of balloons. First, you will need to grab some gold colored balloons and have a slight idea on how to make balloon animals since this is an intermediate practice. To make this Oscar award, you will need a total of 260 balloons. Start out by making the base of the balloon and then work your way into baking the middle and the top. As you go, you will need to twist many of the balloon into each other and learn the techniques for blowing thes...
Generally, we hate putting in extra effort to prepare a food (waiting four hours for a stew to finally marinate and for all the beef to soak in the garlic, onions, and spices we tossed in? Boring). But we're willing to make that extra effort when it comes to shrimp because we love our shrimp recipes.
In this video, we learn how to do a free reverse cell phone look up for call records. This will work for some cell phones, but not all of them. First, go to the website Your Spying Eyes. This is a great search tool where you can look through records of cell phones to find out who someone is and more information about them. There is a small fee you will have to pay to get this information, but it's worth it. You can also look up phone numbers on Google, by simply searching for the phone number...
Not that we have anything against painting on an aubergine nail polish for a night out on the town, but why not get a little inventive next time you do your nails by creating unique designs? Become a nail Picasso by checking out this nail tutorial for creating nautical-inspired nails featuring ocean waves, jumping fish, and pretty rhinestone air bubbles.
Think the crane is the end all be all of origami birds? Think again. While folding cranes is an excellent way to build finger dexterity for future projects, if you are already at an intermediate level in origami folding then it's time to start challenging yourself!
We know how hard it is to buy a present for a woman during the holidays. 99% of the time she's not going to wear what you buy her, and giving her a practical gift like a blender or a new microwave - despite your best intentions - is just cause for a good talkin' to. So how do you indulge that special woman in your life this Christmas without getting slapped?
If you haven't invested in them already, kettlebells are worth their weight in gold if you're trying to build massive muscle fast to bulk up and become stronger. They're usually used in ballistic exercises that incoporate cardio, strength training, and flexibility training to achieve an all-in-on workout.
When it comes to building six pack abs, there's no better way to summarize the process than to say no pain, no gain. Sexiness requires work, guys and gals, but we promise the pain will be well worth it!
It's time to get back onto the saddle and get ready for some achievements! With the latest DLC for Red Dead Redemption, Legends and Killers, gamers not only have some new characters to play as, a new awesome weapon, and some other cool content, but they have some new achievements to collect.
Finger curls probably don't sound familiar to you, but we can bet you've seen them before. Think Marilyn Monroe's tightly curled hairdo, Gwen Stefani's tight waves in her cameo for "The Aviator," or Rachel McAdams' curls at one of the "Sherlock Holmes" premieres.
If you're a fan of the original Hydro Thunder, that came out for the Playstation and Sega Dreamcast, you'll be happy to hear that it's back! Hydro Thunder Hurricane is a sequel/remake of the original game and is being sold as an Xbox Live Arcade game.
According to a recent survey, many of us work to live rather than live to work. That may explain the lack of satisfaction that most workers report at their jobs. While little job satisfaction can be attributed to a number of causes (horrible boss, bad pay, bad hours, etc.), there is first and foremost the prime mover. Many people are stuck at a job they don't want, sadly.
In this tutorial, we learn how to remove window tint using a steam cleaner. First, take your steam cleaner and plug it in so that it's hot. Now, put it into the crack of the window and spray the steam, while gently pulling the window tint down. If you do this slowly enough, you will not have any glue residue left onto your window. The glue is hard to get off, so it's recommended to go very slowly while you are doing this. Each window will take up to 40 minutes, but it will be worth it. When f...
This next achievement tutorial is going to show you how to get two easy achievements in the hit title, Red Dead Redemption.
This next achievement puts you in the control of a war against man and aliens. The game is Halo Wars and the achievement you'll be going for is Penny Pincher. this achievement is worth 10 gamerscore and is pretty easy to get. All you have to do is get a winning high score with 10 or less squads against the heroic AI. Okay, well it's not that easy, but the video above makes it look easy, so check it out and good luck!
Don't waste money on a bumper cover from Apple to save the reception on your new iPhone. In this clip, learn how to take a simple rubberband and solve all of your dropped call worries! This method is cheap, easy and well worth a shot. Best of all? It seems to work with all models - including iPhone 4, 3G, 3GS and 2G. Check it out!
Hordes of women live and die by their Clarisonic brushes, which they claim speeds up their cell turnover rate and decreases hyperpigmentation as well as old acne scars, creating fresh, youthful skin. But Clarionic newcomers may find this vibrating brush to be a little intimidating.
If you take a quick look around your home, there are many areas that can be changed to help ensure that it's energy efficient. From the fridge in your kitchen to the lights outside, there are numerous possibilities. One area that is filled with possibilities is your basement, more specifically, your home's air ducts. This is an area where you can save 5-10 percent per month on your energy bill. It takes a little bit of time to complete, but is totally worth it in the long haul. So check out t...
BOOMER! As you may know, that saying is uttered a lot in the hit Valve game, Left 4 Dead 2. This achievement tutorial focuses on the DLC, The Passing, and requires that you use two controllers to get this achievement. It can be difficult to get, but is totally worth it in the end. So check out the video above for more information on how to get the Wedding Crasher achievement. Good luck and watch out for those zombies!
Reach new levels of creepiness in your origami hobby by learning how to tuck and fold this origami Jack in the Box. The origami project takes an afternoon to make (the video itself is about an hour long) but the priceless expression on the face of your friend (who happens to have a mortal fear of clowns) will be well worth it.
This tutorial will take the term, getting stones, to a whole new level. In God of War 3, there are a set of challenges that you can complete that range from easy to difficult. They all vary depending on how good you are. In this video, you'll find out how to complete the Get Stoned challenge using some helpful hints and tricks. It's pretty difficult to complete, but totally worth it. So good luck and enjoy!
Gwen Stefani is one of the coolest rockers out there these days and in this tutorial, learn how to copy her makeup look from the "Ex Girlfriend" video. This tiger inspired, dramatic look is perfect for a hot night out on the town.
Locking tuners make guitar playing much easier. Essentially, locking tuners keep you from having to constantly tune and retune your instrument by keeping the chords locked in place.
According to Outer Banks, cleaning coins found on the beach is an easy job. First of all he doesn't clean pennies as he doesn't think its worth the time. First use a rock tumbler. They're not expensive and cost under $100.00. Toss the coins in a tumbler with small rocks or gravel as this helps clean and separate the coins. Use a couple of squirts of dishwashing liquid and water about 3/4 full. Let it tumble about three to four hours. Using a colander rinse your coins once tumbling is complete...
In this video molly1216 explains her method of repairing a hardcover book hinge. She mentions that this method should be used for inexpensive books that are not worth being sent to professionals.
For this you use tenderized steak. She thaws out 2 pounds worth of round steak and she cuts them up into nuggets. She seasons this with meat tenderizer. She adds 1/4 cup peanut oil to a skillet. Into a plastic bag she put 1 cup of flour. She adds the nuggets to the plastic bag with the flour and shakes the plastic bag. Now you can drop the nuggets into the oil and let them sizzle. Cook until the bottom is brown and flip. Also add some ground black pepper while cooking. When cooked, place on a...
There are few greater additions to your guitar playing vocubulary than Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven." This instructional video demonstrates how to play the classic rock song with a few easy steps. Legend has it, that if you play the song perfectly Jimmy Page himself will appear out of thin air and jam with you--not really, but this acoustic guitar lesson is still very much worth your while.
Candid photographs can capture a picture worth a million words... If taken correctly, that is. In this photography tutorial hosted by Click Here Photography, learn how to take candid photography and achieve the best results. Equipment, how to set-up, and additional props are gone over. Learn how to experiment, when to snap, and what lenses are best when trying to capture a stunning candid photograph. Enhance your next candid photo with help from this tutorial.
