Watch this instructional painting video to paint an orchid with India ink and watercolor on Chinese rice paper. This fluid style of painting takes lot of practice and does not allow for mistakes. Every brush stroke counts. Get out some newsprint to practice painting these beautiful orchid flowers.
Watch this instructional painting video to paint a hummingbird with India ink and watercolor on Chinese rice paper. This fluid style of painting takes lot of practice and does not allow for mistakes. Every brush stroke counts. Get out some newsprint to practice painting these beautiful birds.
Watch this instructional painting video to paint roses and wisteria flowers with bees using watercolors on Chinese rice paper. This fluid style of painting takes lot of practice and does not allow for mistakes. Every brush stroke counts. Get out some newsprint paper to practice painting these beautiful flowers and bees.
Watch this instructional painting video to paint blue herons in front of water with India ink on Chinese rice paper. This fluid style of painting takes lot of practice and does not allow for mistakes. Every brush stroke counts. Get out some news print to practice painting these beautiful birds.
While the demonstrator of this makeup how-to video is not herself goth, she designed this makeup look inspired by goth looks she's seen, and customized the application for Asian monolid eyes or eyes with small creases. The overall effect is created with red, black, and purple eyeshadow, some white shimmer just to catch light, and lots of eyeliner and mascara. Watch this video makeup application tutorial and learn how to apply a goth inspired look for Asian monolid eyes with small creases.
The more you move and exercise, the more you put yourself at risk for getting injured. And if you're a runner or athelete who's on your feet a lot, you've probably had a sprained ankle or two. Treat this common and really sucky injury by checking out this video.
If you travel a lot for work and give presentations, you know that, sometimes, you're forced to use another person's computer system. And sometimes your Keynote presentation just doesn't look right. In this video tutorial from Apple, you'll learn how to save a Keynote presentation so you can assure that the look and feel is consistent across platforms.
If you're like me, you save a lot of files to the desktop, and every now and then it needs to be cleaned up. You're probably already familiar with drag-and-drop cleanup. But you can also copy files using copy and paste. For more on organizing files using the Mac OS X finder, watch this video tutorial.
Chicken is such a great ingredient because it is so versatile. This cooking how-to video shows you how to make apricot chicken for dinner. You'll love the way the flavors of the chicken and apricot fruit complement each other so well. Serve with lots of veggies.
In this video gardening tutorial, you'll find step-by-step instructions for cloning any plant from a clipping (or "cutting"). Plant propagation is very simple and can save you a lot of money in the long run. To learn more about the cloning process, watch this cloning how-to. (NB: Do NOT, as the video suggests, put freshly cloned plants in direct sunlight while in a hot house or you will have steamed plants!)
Building a swing arbor is a fun weekend project that can really spruce up the landscape without requiring a lot of out-of-pocket expense. Plus, the project is fairly easy to build, requiring only basic carpentry skills, and can provide years of outdoor enjoyment. The materials for the swing cost about $100, and you can complete the project over the course of two afternoons. For more information, or to get started building your own swing arbor, watch this DIY video tutorial.
Watch this bookmaking tutorial to make a fun tiny sized art journal. You will need five sheets of paper, one sheet of card stock, two pieces illustration board of equal size, and a smaller piece for the binding. You will also need some decorative paper, glue, a needle and thread. These miniature journals are small but can hold a lot of information, depending on how you fill their pages.
Check out this instructional cross country video that shows you how to increase core strength so that you love running more. A lot of people underestimate the importance of a core strength routine. Your core muscle groups consist of your abs, lower back, glutes, and obliques. Improving your core strength does several things to make you a better runner and avoid injury.
Do a series of yoga poses to increase flexibility with this how to video.
Meditation requires a lot of reflecting from within. Effective meditation requires proper posture and alignment. In this motivation and self help how-to video our host gives you tips and tricks for suitable posture that does not produce many aches and pains while you are trying to focus your mind.
Hand-knitting can be so time consumptive. Knitting machines are great for simple projects that don't require a lot of detail. Watch this video knitting tutorial and learn how to set up and use a Singer LK 100 knitting machine.
You can save a lot of money doing your own iPod repairs and updates, but make sure you're doing it right. Make sure to use the right tools and follow the tips listed in this instructional video. Watch this video iPod tutorial and learn how to change the faceplate on a fifth generation iPod Video or classic.
You can save a lot of money doing your own iPod repairs and updates, but make sure you're doing it right. Make sure to use the right tools and follow the tips listed in this instructional video. Opening the iPod the first time can be especially tricky. Watch this video iPod tutorial and learn how to change the battery on a fifth generation iPod Video or Classic.
Tired of your boring old pink and white French manicure? Learn how you can create blue glitter French manicure tips with this tutorial. You will need a base coat and top coat, MAC cosmetics jewel marine glitter, Q-tip or corrector to clean corners and tape. This look takes a steady hand and lots of practice. With this how to video you can create blue glitter French manicure tips.
Getting in shape doesn't have to mean applying lots of pressure on your body. In this fitness how-to video SELF Magazine demonstrates a low-intensity full body workout. Watch and learn how to do the following exercises: lawn mower, booty lift, Russian set up, single leg squat, swing low, pike walk, supa fly and crouching tiger. Tone your arms, core and legs with these low-intensity moves.
Just having a bubble bath - laugh , how many times do I say your and look at the monitor - hopping pot - a lot. Check out this instructional English language video for a lesson in rhyming using Cockney slang. Rhyming slang is a form of slang in which a word is replaced by another word or term that rhymes with it. Watch this language tutorial and start incorporating some Cockney slang into everyday conversations.
A Northern CA beekeeper introduces the honeybee, shows slides of her small operation, and shares lots of personal beekeeping tips on things like hive placement and discouraging bears. Beekeeping can be a rewarding way to get your own fresh honey and beeswax. Watch this video insect farming tutorial and learn how to care for bees and practice beekeeping.
A small living room doesn't have to feel cramped. There are lots of simple tips to make the most of the space available. Watch this video interior design tutorial and learn how to furnish a small room comfortably.
Tim Derr from the East Coast Trans-communication Organization shows how to properly use dowsing rods during an investigation. Dowsing rods help pick up spirit communication and is a great way to back up other paranormal research. They take a lot of practice and a little bit of technique. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to use dowsing rods while ghost-hunting, communing with spirits or the dead, or any other paranormal investigation.
Your Apple computer keyboard, over time, can accumulate quite a lot of dirt and sticky gunk. It is only natural, then, that you should want to clean it from time to time. In this tutorial, Gary Rosenzweig talks about his success in putting his Mac keyboard in the dishwasher and the risk you take when you try this extreme method. Take a look!
Do you do a lot of printing on your Apple computer? In this tutorial, Molly Stanberry from MacMost.com demonstrates the extended print settings in Mac OSX. Learn to set up custom print options with this how-to.
A lot of people are afraid to trim their dog's nails - fearful that they will cut them too short and they will bleed. This informative video will guide you through the process and help you become more confident when grooming your pet.
There are lots of applications you can use to record audio for your podcast. Why use Audacity? It’s free; it’s exactly the same on a Mac or PC; and it’s completely adequate for
Digital cameras are the best way to take a quality timelapse pictures. While there are a variety of great cameras out there, you don't have to spend a lot of money. Watch this video photography tutorial and learn how to take a timelapse picture with a compact digital camera and how to choose a digital camera to meet your photography needs.
Watch this instructional cello playing video that explores the mechanics of playing the vibrato on the cello. The vibrato is an advanced function on the cello that will take a lot of time to master. This tutorial introduces the basic motions to help develop vibrato and aid beginners with their cello skills.
Melted caramel is wonderful on a lot of desserts and it is even better on apples. Chef Paul talks about how to make candied apples in this how to video. Watch and learn how to dip fresh crunchy apples into a warm bowl of sweet caramel.
Fattoush is a Mediterranean or Middle Eastern that's crispy and has a lot of different vegetables in it. You will need romaine lettuce, orange bell pepper, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, cucumber, red cabbage, radish, tomato, carrot, green onion, red onion, chopped parsely, mint, and samac. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make fattoush salad.
Deboning and cutting chicken at home can save you lot of money. In this how to video Chef Paul further explains deboning a chicken. Watch as he shows you how to specifically remove the bones from a chicken thigh and leg.
Fishcakes can be a little tricky to make. With the right batter fishcakes become much easier to make and a whole lot tastier. Make perfect fishcakes by watching this how to video tutorial.
A lot of Moroccan desserts include French pastries. This how to video demonstrates how to bake a French lemon soufflé. This lemon souffle dessert is light and fluffy making it perfect for eating after any dinner.
Yoga can be challenging, but with a lot of practice and concentration you can learn to master certain moves and poses. This yoga how to video will help you work on you headstand. Watch and learn the proper way to measure the positioning of your body and your arms to move into the headstand.
Yoga can be challenging, but with a lot of practice and concentration you can learn to master certain moves and poses. This beginners level yoga how to video shows you how to work your way into a push back from a standing yoga pose. Start from a forward bend, relax you hands, bend your knees, and walk you feet back.
Yoga can be challenging, but with a lot of practice and concentration you can learn to master certain moves and poses. This beginners yoga how to video shows you how to do exercises that will help you do a lift of for a yoga push back. These yoga exercises will help you transition from a sitting position into a lift off and then into a push pack.
Yoga can be challenging, but with a lot of practice and concentration you can learn to master certain moves and poses. This yoga how to video shows you an exercise that will help you with yoga push backs. This movement will help you work on rolling up your knees into your chest for an easier push back transition.
Yoga can be challenging, but with a lot of practice and concentration you can learn to master certain moves and poses. This yoga how to video shows you how to work on the lift off part of a yoga push back. This movement will help you transition lift off the floor into a push back position and transition into a yoga push up.
