In this video, we learn how to balance a chemical equation. First, take a look at both sides of the equation and figure out how many atoms there are for both. Once you write this out, you will have an idea of how unbalanced it is. Now that you've done this, you need to think about how you can make the equation equal. Look at the first line and then see how many you have to add to one side to make both equal to each other. Then, go to the second line and do the same. When finished, you will ha...
In this video, we learn how to reconstruct a t-shirt into an off the shoulder top. First, take a large shirt of your choice color and cut along the line on the shoulder, leaving a 1/4" seam allowance. Next, roll the hem and sew with a sewing machine. Next, cut a strap 4" wide and fold in half, then sew along the edge. After this, use a safety pin to pin one side to the shirt and then to the other side of the shirt. After these are secure, draw marks along the neck line of the shirt. Cut out t...
In this video, we learn how to create a Disney inspired Christmas card using Cricut. First, you will need to grab a green card stock and the background, then us ea cream colored card stock to place over the top of this so the green just looks like a background. After this, line this with a small black line all the way around. Then, cut out a gift and stick it onto a holiday piece of paper. Wrap a piece of ribbon around this, then add in a holiday sentiment on the side of the paper. Once finis...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a space age Mars inspired makeup look. To start, apply red pigment on the inner corner of the eye up to the eyebrow. After this, blend this over to the crease of the eye on the outer edge. Create a long line on the outer edge of the eye. Next, apply a darker red color on the crease of the eye and continue to blend all around the eye. Next, use a light red color to brush on the eyelid, then apply black eyeliner on the top and bottom of the eye . Use fal...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create a cartoon effect from video in Sony Movie Studio. Begin by importing the video clip(s) into the time line. Then click on the Video Effects tab and select New Blue Cartoon R. This is a plug in that needs to be downloaded. Users are able to select various different cartoon styles from the Preset drop-down menu. Users are also able to configure the lines and paint of the cartoon effect. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy create and...
Merrill offers up some of this best tips for making your works of art more realistic. There's three very important strategies for improving your the lifelike quality of your drawings and paintings, and in this video, he demonstrates them for you.
In this video, we learn how to draw a full body Donald Duck. First, start by drawing circles for the eyes and body. The body circle should be larger and more round than the head. After this, start drawing lines to connect these two circles and make the neck and body with a t-shirt on. After this, draw the tail on him and then start to draw the beak. Next, add in legs to the body and then add in the eyes. Use a darker pencil to outline the body, then make lines for the hair on the head and on ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw an anime ninja cat. Start off by drawing a circle at the top of the page, followed by two cat eyes, one going into the left side of the face. Next, draw a cat ear on the side of the face on both sides, then remove the head line from one ear. Next, draw in a small circular body with a round bottom. Next to this, draw the arm and legs to the ninja cat. Make pants and shoes on the cat, as well as a belt. To finish this drawing, erase any lines that can be r...
This video describes the process of split and cutting concrete blocks. For splitting concrete blocks, a hammer as well as a chisel are required. For cutting concrete blocks, you can either use a skill saw with a masonry blade or a masonry saw. Next, proper safety guidelines and equipment are discussed. For splitting masonry blocks, two types of blocks that are manufactured with splitting notches are shown. To split these blocks, they must be scored with the chisel along the entire length of t...
In this video, we learn how to decorate cupcakes into sports balls. To do this, start with pre-made cupcakes, any flavor you like. Let the cupcakes cool, then add a layer of vanilla frosting to each of them. If you want baseballs you will use black red and blue icing to pipe 2 arches on both sides of the cupcakes, then curve the lines like a baseball. Make stitching lines to make it more realistic. Not make soccer balls use black icing to make the pentagon shape of the soccer balls. To make b...
This video shows the method to solve a pair of linear equations by plotting their graph. Look for points of intersection of the two graphs which is the solution. Let us solve 5x-y=6 and 2x+y=8. Writing the equations of lines in slope intercept form, we get y=5x-6 and y=-2x+8. Now we plot the two lines. For the slope 5 or 5/1, we go up 5 units and left 1 units from the point of intersection on the y axis. For -2 or -2/1, we go down 2 units and left 1 units from the point of intersection on the...
In this video from kandeejohnson we learn how to cut a sports jersey or sweats into trendy summer tops. On a football jersey, she cut the shoulders off, right above the seam. And where there was too much fabric, she folded it and pinned it so it wouldn't hang too low. With a sweatshirt on, look in the mirror and see where you want to cut it. Make snips which will be your mark so you know where to cut. Make a rough cut of it while you are still wearing it. Now take it off and straighten all th...
In this how-to video, you will learn how to make the Lewis structure for Ammonia. The formula for Ammonia is NH3. Now, write down H, N, and H in a horizontal line. Place an H under the N. Place two dots in between the spaces found in the H's and the N. Also place two dots above the N. Since the valance electrons are balanced, draw a line between the two dots connecting the H to the N. Leave the two dots above the N alone. This video shows just how easy it is to create a Lewis structure for Am...
In this video, you will learn how to draw the Lewis Dot structure for CH3CH2OH, or drinking alcohol. To draw the first type of alcohol, draw H, C, C, O, and H horizontally. Now draw, an H above and below both C. Draw the dot structures in between each letter. Hydrogen has one valance electrons, Carbon has four, and Oxygen has six. Now, connect the Lewis Dot Structures. If you are given C2H6O, write down C, O, and C horizontally. Draw a line between the O and the C's. The Carbons will have thr...
This video showcases the skills of the demonstrator in cutting a pineapple in an artistic manner. He begins by removing transverse sections, one each from top and bottom with a sharp knife. He then cuts off the remaining skin vertically in eight thin sections to keep wastage to a minimum. He marks off oblique lines one above the other all along the periphery. He cuts off very thin and small oblique slices along the marked lines, rotating the pineapple slowly. The resulting shape is now like a...
Learn how to hit a golf ball. Tee off and experience the world's most authentic online golf experience! 1. Place the cursor over the swing meter at the bottom of the screen when you are ready to hit the ball. The mouse icon will change into the swing icon. 2. Click and hold the mouse and push up to the desired strength indicated by the yellow shaded area. 3. Release the mouse button. The yellow shaded area becomes green and moves to the right. 4. Click the mouse when the green line is closest...
This video in the Fitness category will show you how to do squats correctly. This exercise is meant for the legs. The easiest way to do this is to sit down and stand up using a bench. The bench should be about knee height. Technically the line from the ankle to the knee and the line from the hip to the shoulder should be parallel as you go up and down. The legs should be about one and a half feet apart. This is the body weight squat. As you progress, you can do the dumbbell squat. The video ...
Meter, specifically iambic pentameter, can be used to analyze a poem. Iambic pentameter is used in poetry and drama and describes a particular rhythm that words establish in each line. Rhythm is created through the stressing and un-stressing of syllables. Small groups of syllables are called feet. A foot is a group of two or three syllables and will often contain a stressed and an unstressed syllable. Iambic describes the type of foot that is used. Pentameter indicates that a line of poetry h...
To create a winged out eyeshadow look you first take a paint pot as a base. Apply to the eyelids and under the bottom of the last line. Blend with finger after you're done applying with a brush. Next, take a brush and place black eyeshadow above the lash line on the eyelid, while doing this, brush outwards in the corner of the eye to make a cat-eye. Don't place the eyeshadow too high on the eyelid or it will change the shape of the eye. Make sure to place the eyeshadow in the corner creases o...
My how-to on Post and Dowel Fencing. My buddy Sven and I, with the help of landowner Rex, installing a massive post & dowel Fence. You need a level, post hill driller, rock bar, and stakes. There are terminator, corner and line posts that have holes specifically for its position in the fence. It's like Lincoln logs that snap together. Lengths of the post vary, but you want 1/3 of the post underground. This is great for lining your property or farm.
In this article you will learn how to understand written origami instructions, called diagrams. You can follow the video below or read the entire article
In this video from thedarkwanderer we learn how to footnote your references in a paper. For this you need a list of your references used. Place a superscript right after the last word that you want to acknowledge. Then place the note proper at the bottom of the same page. Put the footnote numeral slightly raised followed by the note proper. Make sure that the superscript number corresponds to the number of the footnote. Keep the footnotes flush with the paragraphs of your text. Footnotes comi...
The video begins with a finished fence being shown as an example of what your final product should look like. The first step is to lay out straight lines with string to create the outline of fence parameter. To set the first post you must dig a five inch hole in the ground which the post is placed in. The post will be set along the string line spaced out about four inches evenly along the parameter. the holes must be filled in with rock or cement to set them securely. You must then nail board...
In this tutorial, we learn how to fold a basic paper airplane. First, fold the paper in half and make a crease. Next, unfold it and then line the corners with the middle line you just made on one side of the paper. From here, you will fold the paper down until you reach as long as the crease can go. Next, take the point on the side and fold it an inch over next to the point. Then, repeat this on the other side, touching the other point in the middle. Now, take the tip and fold it over. From h...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a horse step-by-step. First, you will want to draw the face of the horse. You can use intersecting lines in the face so you place the features of the face equally apart. After this, draw the outline for the body of the horse. Once you have this perfected, you can start to add in the hair for the horse. Next, draw in the details of the body and draw the shoes on the bottom of the horses feet. Draw in the tail, then add in shading and other lines to make i...
In this video, we learn how to make zebra and tiger prints with Ranger's alcohol inks. First, you will need some alcohol ink in black, gloss paper, a stamp, and felt. Now, take your felt and cut it into small strips. Make lines like a zebra or tiger would have. Next, push these strips onto the stamp bottom, arranging them to look like a zebra. After these are stuck on securely, trim off any edges and make some pointed. After this, you will squirt the black ink onto the bottom of the stamp on ...
This is a video tutorial in the Education category where you are going to learn how to draw an isosceles trapezoid. This video demonstrates how to draw an isosceles trapezoid with a long base (B), a short base (b) and a 35 degree angle. First you draw the long base. Now center the short base at the center point of the long base and mark the end points of the short base with dots. Next draw perpendicular dotted lines from the dots extending upwards. Draw 35 degree angles from either end of the...
In this tutorial, we learn how to use the distance formula for two points. The distance formula is D= the square root of (X2-X1) squared, plus (Y2 minus Y1) squared. It may look confusing, but it's just a derivation of a theorem. First, find the two points that you have and graph them. If you want to know the distance between them, you cannot just count squares if it's a diagonal line. If you remember geometry, you can draw a right triangle over the line to figure out the distance. After this...
In this video, we learn how to write the letter K in calligraphy copperplate. Start by running your calligraphy pen on the paper going from a thin line to a thick, making a line curved to the left ending with a dot at the end of a small loop. Next, make a loop to drag out across the top on the right hand side and curve it down to make the K letter. Do the same to make the lower case letter, except making a loop for the top of the letter instead. When finished, let the ink dry and you've got y...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make hand warmers. You can make this out of pockets off of an old sweater. First, grab a piece of copy paper and measure over two inches, then fold it in half. After this, measure down 1.5" and then draw a line where this mark was. After this, cut the piece out and lay the paper on the sweater, then draw a line on the paper for the thumb holed. After you do this, you will cut out the area on the sweater, then sew it around on the sides. When you are done, you...
In this tutorial, we learn how to color with Copic pens. First, grab a picture that you want to color with your pens. After this, start to color in the picture with your different colored pens. After you fill in the colors, use a darker colored pen to add in shading and make the lines darker along the sides. Continue to color in your picture, adding shading where you prefer. Add in different colors and make the lines darker when you want them to look more bold. Make sure to add in highlights ...
In this Home & Garden video tutorial you will learn how to build your own windmill with household materials. Materials needed for the windmill are a template, scissors, straw, some yarn, some pennies, a paper cup, rubber bands, pencil, single hole punch, a skewer and thumb tacks. Take the template, cut it out along the solid lines and punch holes on the corners as shown in the video. Now with a thumbtack and a pencil make a nice hole at the center of the template. Fold the template along the ...
Kathryn Hagen teaches us how to draw female heads in this tutorial. Start with an oval and dissect it horizontally and vertically. Draw in the hairline, as well as the eyes, nose, and mouth. You can measure out where everything should go by using the lines as a reference point. Add details into the eye, then continue on to add more details to the nose, showing the nostrils. Draw more details on the mouth, then define the center of the lip and shape. Draw on the ears, and add a line where the ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a small folding box for Easter. First, cut a shimmery white piece of card stock to 6" x 8 1/4". After this, score the paper at 2 and 3/8". Then score again at 2 and 7/8", flip it over and do again on the other side. After this, cut the four corners with score lines off, then fold the score lines that are left. Now, grab an Easter stamp and stamp the inside of the box underneath the top flap. Place a candy inside of the box, then fold it up and place an E...
In this video, we learn how to create a gold and dark blue eyeshadow look. To start off, apply a primer to the top of the eyelid. Next, apply a gold eyeshadow to the entire eyelid, adding more on the crease of the eye going down to the bottom line. Next, brush a dark blue eyeshadow along the crease of the eye onto the outer edge of the eye. After this, apply a black eyeshadow to the outer edge of the eye and then blend the colors together. Next, draw black eyeshadow onto the bottom of the eye...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw ocean waves. The image drawn in this video has water waves clashing into some rocks on shore. Begin by drawing the outline of the rocks on the right side. The horizon line of the image is about 3/4 above the rocks. Then draw a large wave that passes the horizon line. Now paint the sky in gray and paint the rock in shades of black and gray. Paint the waves and slowly build the colors. Use the pencil tool with transparent color to fill in the wa...
The pop rock group "Silver Chair" may have popularized walking in straight lines, but honestly, if all you did was walk in a straight line you'd end up right back where you started, which would make for one boring life.
Want to know how to perform the bass line from the Police's "Every Breath You Take"? See how to play it with this free video bass lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song's bass line. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, bassists of all skill levels can play along given a little time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing this classic Sting song on your own bass guitar, watch this how-to!
Whether you're interested in learning Microsoft Excel from the bottom up or just looking to pick up a few tips and tricks, you're in the right place. In this tutorial from everyone's favorite digital spreadsheet guru, ExcelIsFun, the 5th installment in his "Highline Excel Class" series of free video Excel lessons, you'll learn how to create seven types of charts — X-Y scatter diagrams, pie charts, column charts, bar charts, stacked bar charts, line charts, and column and line chart combined. ...
In this brief tutorial brought to you by TutVid.com, the host teaches you how to make a swirling rainbow graphic that you can use in many diverse ways. This vector images is made in Illustrator can be used in conjunction with several of the most popular photoshops. He uses several different techinques, like making a circle, cutting it in half, and recycling and rotating the image until you have a full, s-curve line. Superimposing several of these lines upon each other, he creates the finished...
