Want to stay warm while out in the cold without looking like a frump? This video is for you! Stylist Jackie O Dee shows you multiple ways to tie a scarf to keep looking stylish during the cold winter months. Some styles work well under outerwear while others can be pinned and worn indoors with your regular outfit. The great thing is that many of these techniques can be transferred to lighter spring scarves as well as this instruction can be used all year long.
Parisians often wear beautiful scarves. They look chic, and keep you warm. The first way to wear it is the European loop. Double the scarf in half and loop then loose end though the loops. Second, you can loop the scarf around your neck then loop the end though the wrap. Third idea is to wrap the scarf around the neck twice then pull the loose end through the loop. This creates a very warm bundle around the neck. With a large square scarf you can fold it into a triangle and tie it around the ...
The pony tail is the quintessential up do. In this video, Jeanne San Diego shows her viewers how to make a messy pony tail. After taking your hair in a normal pony tail and tying it up, you then scrunch up your hair and tie a second hair band, creating a messy bun. Then, using a rat tail comb, you should use the end of it and place it under your hair, creating more volume. This technique is perfect for people who would like to have a classy yet simple up do.
Watch this video to learn how to make a sexy toga for women! First, take a sheet and wrap it around from back to front, twisting it in the middle of your chest. (Wear a strapless bra.) Pin it there with safety pins. Take the bottom ends, tie them once in front and pin the tails to the sides. Take a rope and tie it tight under your breasts in a bow. Now you are ready for an epic toga party!
Brianna of First Date Boutique gives us several different ways to tie a summer scarf. This light and airy accessory can add an extra touch to any outfit, and Brianna runs down each style, and then, using herself as the model, shows us exactly how it's done. First up, we have a wide and loose style, where the scarf covers almost your entire front, looking almost like a poncho. Second, a style similar to how you wear a winter scarf, with the two distinct ends coming out and across your chest. T...
A bloody knuckle knot is the result of a row of half hitches fused with a blood knot--this video teaches you how to tie one. Make two loops with your rope then loop them over your thumb. Take the tail of the rope and keep making loops and adding them to the others on your thumb, to produce a row of loops. When you have five loops, slide them off your thumb, take the end of the rope and pass it through the loops. Pull out the slack but do not tighten, then take the other tail and pass it throu...
The padlock knot is designed to look like a padlock, but without the actual function of one. In order to tie this knot take your rope or string and fold it in half. After you have done that make a loop with both sides of the rope making sure you leave a loop at the top. Put the two loops together the one in the front turning clockwise and the one in the back counter-clockwise. Make sure to leave a hole in the center for the rope to pass through. Now wind each piece of rope through the hole in...
Have you ever wanted to make your own personal coloring book? With the Epson Artisan all-in-one printer, a project like this is a snap. Make some coloring books based on your digital pictures. Have your kids color in their memories of the last trip to Disneyland, or the silly photo of themselves goofing off in the bathtub. These personalized coloring books make great gifts for everyone!
Learn the tricks to running a three-legged race – without ending up flat on your face! Step 1
Ok, shutterbug, you need to keep your camera from shaking, but there’s no tripod in sight. Relax--you can still get the perfect shot. Here a couple easy tricks to help you get a steady shot without a tripod.
Need to know how to tie a Bowline with a few ways of securing it? This way shows you how to secure it with a seizing so that it won't accidentally come undone. Included is a little variation of the bowline with a built-in seizing. If you don't have electrical tape to secure the bowline feed the bitter end back through the hole. It also makes it so you don't have a tail line dangling if you're towing something.
Rachael Ray whips up a quick treat-on-a-stick that all ages will love. Follow along as Rachael shows you how to make peanut butter banana sticks. This cooking how-to video is part of 30 Minute Meals show hosted by Rachael Ray. Would you believe you can make impressive and delectable meals at home in less time than it takes to get takeout? Let Rachael Ray show you how easy it can be. From comfort food to sophisticated fare for entertaining, Rachael promises that her dazzling dishes will never ...
This instructional drum video shows you how to make a Guinean bolong bata drum. The Bolong Bata comes originally from Guinea. The base is made of two half calabashes. One half is covered with goat hide, tied with rope to the bottom of the other calabash. The hole in the upper half is made for acoustic purposes. And if you like the music, you may put some money in it. The Bolong has three or four strings, made of rope, tied to a wooden stick on one side and a wooden keg on the other. The strin...
When fishing you want to have a strong knot attaching your hook to your line. Learn how to tie a polymer knot from a fisherman in this video tutorial. Take action: put line through the jig, keep slack in the line loop, and run the jig through the loop. Ron, the instructor in this how-to video from Live Strong, is a professional bass fisher and has qualified for the Bass Master Classic and has won two B.A.S.S. Western Divisionals. He has also recorded multiple top ten finishes on F.L.W. tourna...
The Twisted Dropper Loop is a variation of the dropper loop. As the dropper loop the twisted dropper loop forms a loop which is off to the side of the line. In the this variation the line is twisted before the loop is created. This stiffens the line and make it stand nicely off to the side. The twisted dropper loop can be used anytime a loop is needed in the middle of your leader. Follow along with this fishing HowTo video to learn how to tie a twisted dropper loop for fishing.
The Dropper loop is a classic loop knot which is often used on multi-hook fishing lines and bait rigs. The dropper loop is also often used by fly fishermen to attach an extra fly to the leader. The dropper loop can be created in the middle of a the fishing line and forms a loop which is off to the side of the line. Follow along with this outdoor recreation how to video to learn how to tie a dropper loop.
This how to video cooking tutorial shows you how to make a heart healthy cumin crusted fish recipe using canola oil. Watch and learn how easy it is to prepare this meal, it is a fantastic way to incorporate seafood into your family's diet.
Polyglot Alexander Arguelles presents a series of videos to provide introductory overviews of the languages of the world. Working diachronically through various language families in turn, he demonstrates how to identify each language, translates a text sample to show how it works, and discusses its genetic affiliation and cultural context. While Icelandic belongs in the same language family as English, it has a couple letters than look completely foreign to an English speaker. Watch this vide...
Polyglot Alexander Arguelles presents a series of videos to provide introductory overviews of the languages of the world. Working diachronically through various language families in turn, he demonstrates how to identify each language, translates a text sample to show how it works, and discusses its genetic affiliation and cultural context. While Frisian is spoken in parts of the Netherlands and Germany, and is in the same language family as both, it has it's own distinct characteristics. Watc...
It Really Sounds Like a Chicken! Have fun with your friends and family when you build this little device that sounds just like a chicken. This is also a great example of how sounding boards work. The cup makes the vibrations louder while the wet paper towel provides friction to create the sound.
Tie a clove hitch knot again, again, and again.
Give your sarong a polished look by hiding the knot.
You've been tying your shoes for years but did you know you could be tying them the wrong way. This guide is going to show you how to make a reef knot in your shoes instead of a granny knot. To figure out whether or not you need shoe lace training look at the knot you make, if it sits evenly on foot with the bows going left and right then you've got a reef knot. If your laces go north and south and point towards your toes then you need to watch the guide. Step 1, is to make a starter knot, wh...
Tenderfoot is the first rank earned as a Boy Scout. The requirements of becoming a Tenderfoot provide basic skills to begin preparing the scout for higher adventure outings. Earning badges and receiving recognition can be very satisfying to boys. However, keep in mind that the badge is only a representation of a valuable set of skills that a scout has learned and demonstrated. The skills, wisdom, and experience gained through the activities of the scouting program are of much more value than ...
As a Boy Scout, when the First Class rank is attained, a scout has learned all the basic camping and outdoors skills of a scout. He can fend for himself in the wild, lead others on a hike or campout, set up a camp site, plan and properly prepare meals, and provide first aid for most situations he may encounter. A First Class scout is prepared.
On Friday, at IFA 2018 in Berlin, Samsung invited attendees into the residence of Family Guy's Griffin family to learn all about its "smart home" products via augmented reality.
Last month, Google introduced the Family Link app. This app, much needed in a world where the average age of kids first getting a smartphone is just over 10 years old, allows parents to set some limits on their children's phone usage. However, the app premiered with one caveat: Both the parent and the child had to have an Android phone. Now, Google has updated the app so it works on iOS devices.
New statements from Apple make it clear that they do not believe a hacker, or group of hackers, breached any of their systems. This comes after a recent report from Motherboard that a hacker gang called the "Turkish Crime Family" is threatening to remotely wipe up to 559 million iPhones by April 7.
Upgrading from velcro-only shoes to laced-up sneakers is an important step in life. Days are spent practicing the perfect bow-tying method, and people even argue as adults over tying with the bunny ear method versus the loop-and-wrap trick.
Curious to know what she's thinking? These tips will help you figure out if your girlfriend wants to get married.
Take a break from the city and treat your friends and family to some good old-fashioned fun. You Will Need
John Campbell, from azbushman, demonstrates how to make a quick bow and arrow in the wilderness by collecting natural materials and constructing them with cord. He starts by finding seep willow (also called coyote willow) that grows in clumps near rivers. He cuts ten willow sticks and ranges their lengths from about five feet down to about one foot, each a couple of inches shorter than the next.
In order to begin, you will need the following: Three hair tiesBobby pinsHair spray or spray gelRat tail combHair net
Rag rugs were commonly made in households up to the middle of the 20th century by using odd scraps of fabric on a background of old sacking. Begin making rag rug with two ribbons tied in a knot. Attach a rug tool to the left strand. You can use a traditional latch hook, needle punch, or substitute tool. For the first row, repeat a simple process of tying knots. Don't tie them too tight, as you must thread the latch hook through each knot again to link the strings of knots. This video provides...
Xteeener wants to show you how to make the cool easy Updo Bun. Materials required:
Avril Lavigne has come a long way since her bratty "Sk8er Boy" days. The striped skull ties, baggy jeans, and skater shoes are now no more, instead replaced by lustrous, shiny strands, thick black eyeliner that's tough but feminine, and loads of shiny pink lip gloss.
Got a friend or family member who's truly unique and quirky? Then tell them they're "one in a million" by crafting this simple - and pun-laden - "One in a Million" greeting card.
Wondering how to show your family the 26,000 photos of recent trip to Mauritius? Well, it's easy with Apple's iPhoto 11, and this step-by-step tutorial. Select the photos you want, choose your delay time, add music and it's showtime! You won't have the overheating projector lights and the click-clack of the slide carousel, but you WILL have a much happier audience.
Here are some simple and fun tricks you can do at home with candles to astound and impress your friends and family. Create an extinguisher using baking soda and vinegar, use smoke to relight a candle and create a vacuum using a candle.
You're in the wild, without rope or string and you need something to tie down your tent. What do you do? Well, if you have that ever handy roll of duct tape you're in luck. This survival tip shows how to turn a piece of duct tape into a handy length of cord to use however you please.
