This video demonstrates how to paint a magnolia in ink and water, Chinese style. Make gray ink by mixing water with the black ink. Squeeze the brush with a piece of tissue and dip it in glue water made of peach sap powder mixed with water. When he begins to paint, half the brushstroke is gray and half is clear water. In this way you can use the brush to get darker and lighter shades of gray to make the magnolia flower shape that appears to be shaded. He then uses a stiff brush and black ink t...
Draw23 presents a video demonstrating how to draw a face. The video uses no instructions or advice, it just shows plainly, in fast-motion, how to draw a realistic portrait. First, an outline of the face is made, including lines indicating where the eyes, nose, and mouth will be placed. The next step is drawing the features with minimal shading. Next, heavy shading is added, and finally, some last-minute details to perfect the drawing. By watching this video, you can see the proper technique u...
For full, red holiday lips, follow these simple steps as presented in this video. First, you should make sure that your lips are moisturized with chap stick or moisturizer. The shade of red that you should use depends on your skin tone and you should check various shades in order to find the one what works best on you. Take off some of the chap stick and then carefully apply the lip liner along your lips. Finish by putting the lip stick on and applying lip gloss for added shine. Using this te...
Purple and green go great together, and there is not end to when you can enjoy this look. Watch Princess Pinkcat as she teaches you how to create her purple and green eyeshadow makeup look. All the products used are listed below.
Learn how to do eye shading using an airbrush machine! This skill is for the more advanced airbrushers. Beginners, be sure to check out Koren's other videos on airbrushing basics before you start this process. Those looking to try your hand at this, practice makes perfect!
Here at the nesting labs, we take on all kinds of esthetic experiments. This week we morph a old lamp into a brand new lace lamp shade. Using vintage and recycled materials we create a lovely, new accessory for the home. Then we take a trip on over to the New York nest of the tidiest bachelor. Learn how to revamp a lamp shade with lace by watching this video interior design tutorial.
One of the coolest features on the Samsung Galaxy Tab is the in-built Readers Hub. It's ideal for reading all of the newspaper, books and magazines within the Android tablet. All you need to do is go to the Reader Hub and start reading! Watch and see how easy it is!
Want to fix shaky video after the fact? With After Effects CS5, it's easy. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with CS5's new features, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started stabilizing sub-ideal clips in your own After Effects CS5 projects, watch this free video guide.
With a manual log splitter, splitting logs doesn't have to be such a chore. But a manual log splitter isn't ideal for every job. In this video, Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, will teach youu about the manual log splitter and what sort of jobs you can use it for.
Three simple ingredients make this champagne cocktail ideal for a New Years celebration. All you need is chilled champagne, vodka, a champagne flute, and a strawberry for garnish. This is a simple, delicious, classy New Year's cocktail. Enjoy your Elite Midnight Millionare.
The Centauri Knot works well with a wide range of line diameters and should regain around 90 percent of the lines breaking strength. The centauri knot is also fairly easy to tie and is therefor a popular choice by many anglers. The knot is ideal for small hooks, rings and swivels. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie a centauri not for fishing.
A chip shot is used when the golf ball lies next to the green, and your goal is to get it into the hole in one or two strokes. Learn how to execute a chip shot using the ideal stance, grip, and golf swing.
It's crafts time! Here's a video on how to make your very own Brush Easel. Great idea to give to friends as gifts, or for yourself to organize your brushes. Ideal for makeup artists to have this Prom season for your teenage clients! Be Creative! Enjoy!
Create sexy leopard print eyes. Fresh Face: Start with what I call a fresh face, which is your clean slate for all of your looks. A fresh face is after you have put concealer and foundation all over the face or only where needed, which ever you prefer. Also groom the eyebrows at this point, if needed, to avoid smudging shadow or liner while trying to groom. Apply a generous amount of loose powder to the eye to catch little stray make-up pieces. Shadow base: Apply a shadow base to give a good ...
Lasers really can do everything! Next time you want some popcorn, don't reach for one of those microwaveable bags! You can mod a laser to make it the ideal tool for perfectly popping a delicious, fluffy batch of fresh popcorn.
This tutorial shows you an easy and fun way to make two sided lapbooks. These tools are ideal for things like language lessons, where you can show different vocabulary words on either side of the book. All you need are some manila file folders and bright colors.
Dowel rods really are the last things we'd imagine using in cake decorating, but when it comes to cake pops, or lollipops with cake on top rather than a piece of candy, dowel rods can help expand your oeuvre of shapes.
The dirndl skirt is cut straight and gathered at the waist, and is a traditional style of German or Austrian skirts. Due to the cut and the flare, it's an ideal skirt for Lolita style costumes, and this tutorail shows you how to sew a dirndl without a pattern.
This seam is ideal for use on garments that will be washed often, such as lingerie or children's wear. It also adds a professional, finished look to your final garment. Here's an easy and quick way to sew your own French seam.
This tutorial shows you how to set up a very stylized shot that's ideal for shooting music videos. Choose and set up the right kinds of lighting setups, and then make sure you get just the right camera angle for your project.
If you're going to survive in the wild you're going to need something to eat. This video shows how to build what's called an Asian monitor trap, ideal for catching small animals. With a few tree branches, some cord and bait, you could be dining on squirrel tonight!
This is a quick technique you can use to warm up for your regular yoga workout. Taken from a Siberian yogi, this is an ideal warmup to use if you don't have a whole lot of time for an extensive workout.
These crafts are ideal handmade gifts, especially if there is a belly dancer on your list. You will need a needle, sturdy thread, scissors, small pliers, clear nail polish and craft glue. And, of course, the medallion you want to use!
This jacket requires very little fitting and is easy to make, which makes it an ideal idea as a gift. This tutorial shows you how to take any pattern for a dolman sleeve jacket and turn it into a reversible jacket. Make it out of polar fleece for a lovely winter coat.
The Spear Master's two greatest abilities are camoflauge and close combat, which can make him a deadly opponent on any battlefield. He is ideal for hit and run tactics, and this video shows you the best way to use Spear Master in your Bloodline Champions game.
If you build your puppy an exercise pen, you can leave him alone while you go out and not worry about your house. This tutorial shows you how to build an ideal exercise pen to keep your puppy which they will enjoy.
Always talk to your doctor before staring an exercise regimen, especially when you are pregnant! Rather than getting into better shape, the goal for a pregnancy workout should be maintaining muscle strength. This video lists several good tips for pregnant women to still exercise while expecting.
Getting married soon? You can save a lot of money by buying your own flowers for a wedding bouquet. This also lets you personalize your bouquet the way you want it. This tutorial shows you a few ideal flowers for bridal bouquets and how to assemble them into a beautiful and memorable bouquet.
Camping is loved by some, hated by most, and we're not talking flies and mosquitos. We're talking Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. More specifically, we're talking the Chinatown map. NextGenTactics gives you some tactics on camping in Chinatown. Check out some ideal camping locations that you can use to provide strong defense and opportunities to kill enemy players.
Sure, most people despise campers, but when it comes down to it, everyone camps, no matter what the game. Nobody wants to admit it, that's all… except NextGenTactics! In this video, they show you some ideal camping locations for the Broadcast multiplayer map in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare that you can use to provide strong defense and opportunities to kill enemy players.
This clip demonstrates a Pilates routine ideal for pregnant clientele, one which integrates both the upper and lower body. Whether you're toying with the idea of opening up your own rehabilitative Pilates studio or merely need some help tackling a certain pedagogical or administrative problem, you're certain to be well served by this free video tutorial from the folks at Balanced Body Pilates. For more (and more comprehensive) information, take a look.
Golf is not considered the most nutrition-oriented sport, but maintaining your energy and hydration on the course are crucial to remaining focused and shooting a low score. This video features a nutritionist describing some snack and drinks that are ideal for the golf course, as well as offering tips for when to eat during your 18-hole game.
Want to smooth out shaky footage? With After Effects CS4, it's easy. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with CS4 particular features, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started stabilizing sub-ideal clips in your own After Effects CS4, watch this free video guide.
Installing new pedals on your bike is one of the simplest types of bike maintenance you can perform, but doing it properly is important or they are likely to fall off while you are riding. Not good. This video will help you attached pedals correctly and quickly, avoiding accidents making sure that your feet have an ideal surface to apply their force to.
If you're looking to grab big air without having to deal with the cold or possiblity of injury, maybe playing a video game would be a good idea. Although it's not that ideal, playing video games can get you closer to the action than some of forms of media. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to get the Into the Fire achievement in the snowboarding game Stoked. So check it out and enjoy!
This handy instructional video teaches the budding paper-design-enthusiast how to construct a three-dimensional paper word design. All you need is paper, an Exacto knife, a ruler, and a pen. Now you can make any word you've ever wanted to make stand up do it more quickly and easily than ever before. Ideal for teachers. Christmas lights optional.
This video is a free drawing lesson on how to draw landscape scenery. • Draw a baseline or a horizontal line in the middle of the paper.
First, draw a medium sized circle. Then, draw a triangle on top of the circle, with the top of the circle acting as the bottom of the triangle. Next, draw two half circles on the sides of the triangle. After that, draw two small shaded circles inside the medium sized circle. Then, draw two lines above the shaded circles. Next, draw a line at the top of the triangle. After that, make two short lines with triangles on top of them. Then, draw a square touching the underside of the medium sized c...
This soup is ideal for hungry people who can't cook. Phillips Woodworking shows you how to make a hearty vegetable soup, that's so simple a child coud do it. You just add some frozen vegetables to the crockpot, some storebought beef broth with low sodium and no MSG, and plug in your crockpot. That's it. No mess, no fuss, and a hearty dinner for you.
In this Threadbanger tutorial, designer Desira Pesta shows you the steps to make a collage necklace. Made of scraps of fabric, a collage necklace is a colorful accessory for fashion-conscious folks. It's also cheap and pretty easy to make, ideal for crafters who are still learning.
