How To: Use Sketchup to design comic book backdrops
In this tutorial, learn how to create background images for your comic books using the computer program, Sketchup. Hand drawing is a thing of the past, and computer designing has taken over.
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How To: Do a professional hand stand in gymnastics
Handstands are hard to do and require significant upper body strength. If you would like to learn how to exercise your upper body and wrists so that your handstands will last longer, look better and be safer.
How To: Origami a fun origami moving cube
It's true that much of traditional origami is static - lillies, dogs, and cranes that sit still and look pretty, at the most capable of lifting a wing or tail up in pathetic movement.
How To: Put up a plaster ceiling
Doing some DIY-style renovations on your home? How about that ceiling? Need to retouch or put up a plaster ceiling? In this Storyteller video, learn about the nuts n bolts of putting up a plast ceiling and how to go about accomplishing this with your own two hands!
How To: Remove a DeWALT miter saw armature bearing
Removing a miter saw armature bearing on a DeWalt miter saw armature can be a bit tricky if because even if you have a bearing puller, you probably won't have enough space to get it in the armature to be able to get it out. You will get a great tip on how you can use a vise to hold down the armature so you can use both hands to work on getting that bearing out.
How To: Perform the "Jumping Jack" Card Trick
In this tutorial, learn how to perform a classic card trick. With the right slight of hand and a little practice, you will be able to impress your audience with this fun trick. In this clip, you will see how to make a Jack card mysteriously take the place of another face card.
How To: Transform a Bill with a Crazy Magic Money Trick
In this tutorial, learn how to perform a fantastic magic trick where two money bills seemingly make an amazing transformation, right under the nose of your audience!
How To: Perform the Let's Do Lunch card magic trick
Performing close-up card trick magic in a business environment can be one of the most lucrative envrionements in which to do so. This trick, called Let's Do Lunch, is perfect for just such a setting as it integrates the business cards that your audience are sure to have in abundance. It requires no set-up and only minimal sleight of hand, but produces a great effect. This tutorial video will have ou performing it in no time.
How To: Make easy goop
Do your kids love to get messy? What kid doesn't? In this video, learn how to make "goop", a fun way to keep your kids' hands and senses entertained. To make this goop, you will need: Cornstarch, water, and food coloring.
How To: Update inventory records by formula in Microsoft Excel
Love Microsoft Excel? This clip contains a tip that just might induce you to. With this free video tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 348th installment of his "YouTubers Love Excel" or YTLE series of free video MS Excel lessons, you'll learn how to build a formula that will take invoice information for inventory quantity sold and update inventory records to show correct amount on hand (in stock).
How To: Draw a great white shark in MS Paint
Draw a scary, detailed great white shark on MS Paint that will have all your admirers conjuring up images of Jaws in their heads. With a little bit of patience and a steady hand, you can draw a shark just like the one in this video. This video will show you how to draw a great white shark in MS Paint.
How To: Draw Walt Disney's Goofy
Goofy is a classic, old Disney character. Who could forget that loveable oaf of a dog from childhood? In this video, learn how to draw everyone's favorite pooch by hand, using pencil. This is a very detailed drawing, so feel free to pause the video if you need a moment to catch up.
How To: Use a power washer to clean your deck
Interested in renting a power washer to clean gunk from your deck or even have one on hand but want be sure you don't inadvertently damage your home? If so, this DIYer's guide is for you: with it, you'll learn how to use a power washer safely and effectively when cleaning a deck.
How To: Use an external or hand-held light meter
Not all cameras come with a flash, and not all cameras have the flash you need. That's where external light and flash meters come in handy for dark or low light shooting situations. In this video tutorial, learn how to usa an external flash like the pros.
How To: Use the voice activated Blackberry application
Mark from Minneapolis Best Buy Mobile Team walks you through the excellent Vlingo BlackBerry application, which allows you to better manage your favorite searching and networking sites from your mobile phone. Mark explains how Vlingo will get you navigating Twitter, Google, Yahoo, and Facebook with your BlackBerry faster and more efficiently than ever before. Stop fiddling around with your thumbs and free your hands for other things by effectively controlling your email, web searching, networ...
Apply special effects makeup: exposed knuckle injury
Whether you're an aspiring makeup artist or someone looking to gross out your friends on Halloween, learn how to apply a bloody injury to your hand. With makeup and product, achieve a fake exposed-knuckle injury to gross out even the strongest of stomachs! Most of the products used in this tutorial were purchased from Back Stage Shop.
How To: Do the "two corks" bar trick
A very nice and simple explanation of how to make those corks change hands. Don't get locked up, do it right. Try out this "two corks" bar trick to win money, beer, or just to impress friends.
How To: Do the doubling coins trick
This is a magic trick in which you turn one small coin into two larger coins. First you need to place the two larger coins horizontally between your index finger and your thumb. Then you need to place the smaller coin vertically against your index finger and thumb as to conceal the two larger coins. Then when you make a motion with your hand you can slide the smaller coin down and have two larger coins.
How To: Crochet a left handed eight-point snowflake
Choose a cheap leaflet, get a size H hook and a ball of worsted weight yarn.
How To: Use Easy Set Up & Set Up Wizard on your LG enV3
Learn how to quickly set up your brand new LG env3 with its Easy Set Up and Set Up Wizard features. Did you just get your hands on the new LG env3? Don't waste any time reading the manual - this video will walk you through the phone's Easy Set Up and Set Up Wizard to get you up and running in no time!
How To: Install foam sealant insulation
Need to install some foam sealant insulation? In this tutorial, Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com shows you how to install foam sealant installation between window and door jams. Traditionally most contractors would stuff batting insulation into jams by hand, a process that takes a lot of time. Here, we learn a better way.
How To: Make a cheap Dutch Roll camera effect
Maybe you've never heard of the Dutch Roll camera effect, but you've seen it in movies whenever a character is delirious and the camera starts spinning crazily end over need. In this tutorial you'll learn how to set up a cheap version of the effect with a plain old hand drill. Now you can give your audiences vertigo just like the pros do!
How To: Bind off like a lace stitch when knitting
See how to bind off like a lace stitch when knitting, with this easy, up close demonstration by Judy Graham, Knitter to the Stars. Judy's knits have appeared in movies, television, and concerts for over thirty years. She herself has been hand-knitting for over fifty. Watch as she teaches you how to bind off like a lace stitch when stitching. Binding off is easy.
How To: Make knitted bias tape when stitching
See how to make knitted bias tape when stitching, with this easy, up close demonstration by Judy Graham, Knitter to the Stars. Judy's knits have appeared in movies, television, and concerts for over thirty years. She herself has been hand-knitting for over fifty. Watch as she teaches you how to knit bias tape video tutorial.
How To: Practice the center forward water polo body position
This is the classic water polo body position. You are in a seated chair position, sculling your hands while eggbeater with both legs. This is the position optimal for moving to and from the ball. This is also called the center forward position in water polo.
How To: Shoot the backhand shot in water polo
How to do a proper backhand shot. This is important in scoring when close to the goal. Pick the ball up on top, cup with forearm and hand. If you don't cup it's easy to steal the ball. Rotate your shoulder to give you optimal power. Step out to the ball to rotate and increase your shot's power.
How To: Building and setting an arapuca live bird trap
Need to catch a bird? Only have sticks? This is an intricate method of trapping birds using stick weaving arrangements. This trap is common in Brazil and can be made quickly without tools and only using material on hand. It will result in the live capture of a bird.
How To: Liquid dance for beginners
Learn how to dance liquid - for beginners. This starts with some easy tricks like using a sock to keep your hands together.
How To: Knit a simple fair isle stitch on circular needles
See how to stitch a simple fair isle on circular needles when knitting, with this easy, up close demonstration by Judy Graham, Knitter to the Stars. Judy's knits have appeared in movies, television, and concerts for over thirty years. She herself has been hand-knitting for over fifty. Watch as she teaches you how to knit a simple fair isle on circular needles when stitching.
How To: Perform the "stair step" flourish card trick
If you know how to do a few card tricks, maybe it's time you learn a bit more. Work on your XCM (extreme card manipulation), watch this video tutorial to learn how to perform the "stair step" flourish card trick. To perform this stair step combo you'll need to be quick with your sleight of hand. Remember, to be a magician, you need to practice.
How To: Do the "snap vanish" card trick
Learn how to do the "snap vanish" card trick. This magic card trick will make a card disappear just by snapping your fingers. It's a pretty simple trick for anyone, if you're a fast enough magician. The snap vanish works with a coin and a little sleight of hand.
How To: Do an Elmsley count card trick
Learn to do an Elmsley count card trick. With this video tutorial, you'll better your skills as a magician, and learn the proper techniques and presentation involved when performing an Elmsley count magic card trick. This is a great addition to your sleight of hand repertoire. Made by Richard Scorpio.
How To: Windmill in break dance
This is a video guide on how to do windmills in break dance. He's doing a counter-clockwise version. This is very difficult and involves balancing on your hand while twirling around. You must support your whole body weight with one arm. It is good to practice this breakdancing move on carpet so you don't smash your face up.
How To: Do a mock rib stitch when knitting
See how to do a mock rib stitch when knitting, with this easy, up close demonstration by Judy Graham, Knitter to the Stars. Judy's knits have appeared in movies, television, and concerts for over thirty years. She herself has been hand-knitting for over fifty. Watch as she teaches you how to knit a mock rib stitch when stitching.
How To: Repair a cracked or broken circuit board
Step by step guide to repairing circuit boards Yes, I know, my hands are shaky.
How To: Learn flips, kip ups, handsprings & roll kips
Learn how to do the kip up, no handed kip up, front handspring and roll kip. This is a montage of different parkour and gymnastics tricks.
How To: Seal a tire bead with starter fluid fire
Sealing the bead on a tire with starting fluid so it can be inflated. This is a great Redneck trick to fixing old tires that are separated from their hubs. Spray the starter fluid into the space between the tire and the bead. Light with match or lighter. Have a fire extinguisher on hand in case something unintentionally ignites.
How To: Practice lineout throws in rugby
Practice lineout throws for rugby from the Ford Academy in Australia. Throwing the rugby ball with two hands overhead. It is important to focus on targeting, speed and your teammates. A lineout throw is made when the ball goes out of bounds and you need to reenter it into play.
How To: Painlessly lower your cell phone bill
When it comes to your cell phone, do you feel like you’re paying more and more for less and less? Get the upper hand with these tips. You will need:
How To: Add a new ball of yarn when knitting
See how to add a new ball of yarn when knitting, with this easy, up close demonstration by Judy Graham, Knitter to the Stars. Judy's knits have appeared in movies, television, and concerts for over thirty years. She herself has been hand-knitting for over fifty. Watch as she teaches you how to add a new ball of yarn when stitching.