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How To: Play "Orange Crush" by R.E.M. on acoustic guitar

To learn to play REM’s “Orange Crush” on the guitar you’ll want to learn the song in two parts. In this video you’ll learn the intro and then the chorus. All you need to know are some basic chords and with a natural strumming pattern you’ll be playing the song in no time. It helps to sing along. You’ll get some hints and tips to get an even better sound.

How To: Make a fish hook from a bush

The video is about making a fish hook for the winter bushcraft national winter tutorial. The first step is to take a small stick and cut it so as to make it thin. Then an angle is cut at one end of the piece. The angle cut can be according to the maker's wish. Then cut out the part for catching. This small piece of stick is the hook. Take a piece of tree brush and wrap it around the hook. Wind it through the top and then the bottom of the hook until the hook is completely wrapped.

How To: Draw flames

Dirt Design Graphics will show your how to draw a firey hotrod flames. Flames are like a series of water drops. There are many different types of flames you can draw. You can see the difference in the more angular tribal flames which you get by adding a kind of hook at the end. You can do some long seaweed like flame, intertwining flames, double flames, and realistic fire flames all by changing up that same basic pattern. There easy and will make anything look like it’s going really fast so f...

How To: Make hollandaise sauce with an immersion blender

This video demonstrates a recipe for Hollandaise sauce, which is an egg based sauce similar to mayonnaise except that it's warm and made with butter. First he melts the butter in a sauce pan and lets it boil. He breaks some eggs into a tall glass and adds some vinegar. He pours the hot butter into the glass and uses a Bamix immersion blender to mix the ingredients, whipping it up until the mixture is thick and creamy in the glass. He then cooks a piece of salmon to go with the Hollandaise sau...

How To: Paint Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars

This artist shows how to quick paint/draw Obi-Wan Kenobi utilizing his mouse and pc. He starts out with a rough sketch of his character, making a black outline of his figure. He then goes back over his initial sketch with blue lines, cleaning up the lines, making them smoother. Once the blue lines are completed, the first black line sketch is erased and the blue lines smoothed out even more! Piece by piece, color is applied to each part of the character. It is placed roughly at first but smoo...

How To: Do the varial heelflip on a skateboard

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do a varial heel-flip on a skateboard. This trick is basically a front-side 180 shove-it with a heel flip. Start with your board backwards so that it will land frontwards at the end of the trick. Put the back foot on the edge of the tail and the front foot with the toes hanging out near the bolts of the board. Pop the board down at an angle and flick the front foot outwards. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy skateboarding and would li...

How To: Use glue-in bails and caps

This video shows the method to use glue-in bails and caps and Morano glass bead to make a simple Christmas tree ornament. Apply adhesive to the post on the glue-in cap. Apply enough adhesive so that the cap makes good contact with the Morano bead and does not ooze out from the sides. Insert the cap into the Morano glass bead and put it upright until adhesive sets on the bead. Put adhesive to the post on the bail. Put it into the bead and leave the adhesive to set. Put the ribbon through the b...

How To: Make a ribbon tree ornament

Jen Spencer teaches how to save money by making a Ribbon Tree at home. You can create this by using some of your ribbon scraps. Cut them into two inch strips, you'll need scissors, a hot glue gun, and a green floral tree. They come in a variety of sizes and also white. Fold the strip in half making a loop. Add a dab of glue on the end and close it. Jen warns be careful with the glue gun. Do that with all the ribbon strips. Place a little glue on the tree and glue the strips on. On top you can...

How To: Automatically play embedded YouTube clips

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to automatically play You Tube videos on My Space. Begin by going on the You Tube website and search for a video that you want. Then copy the embed code and paste it in a notepad document. There will be two URLs in the embed code in quotations. Type in "&autoplay=1" at the end of both URLs inside the quotations and then copy the embed code. Log into your My Space account and click on Edit Profile. Paste the embed code into the About Me section and cli...

How To: Blanch & Shock Vegetables

Chef Stephen Gibbs shows you a good cooking technique: blanching and shocking vegetables. Blanching is letting vegetables in hot, boiling water for a short period of time. Shocking is putting hot vegetables in ice cold water. These methods are used together in order to precook certain vegetables or even take the skin off.

How To: Draw Frankenstein's monster

`This video illustrate how to draw Frankenstein's monster. Here are the following steps.Step 1: First of all take a sheet of paper and a pencil.Step 2: Now draw a oval circle representing the face of the monster, draw a big circle within the face showing an open mouth.Step 2: Draw small circle within the face representing the eyes.Step 3: Now draw a free hand mid part from the lower face .Now from this mid part extend two hands with waves to represent masculine look.Step 4: Draw two legs from...

How To: Make a pocket wallet out of recycled blue jeans

Digsart demonstrates how to make a wallet from a pair of blue jeans. First, with a pair of scissors he cuts out the back pocket of the jeans. You can paint the pocket with acrylic paint to give it a more sturdy feel. Once they are painted, he dries them out by placing them on plastic bottles. Once the paint is dry, he cuts a slit in the middle of the pocket, creating two sides for change and bills. Then, using a hot glue gun and Velcro, he glues the Velcro patches onto the pocket. Once the Ve...

How To: Style a slipknot (aka tie-knot) on micro braids

In this how-to video, you will learn how to tie a slipknot on micro braids. First, braid the hair to the desired length. It is good to braid it close to the end, unless the hair is permed. Now, hold the braid and fix it so that it can be nice and neat. Take a few strands of hair and tie it around the rest of the hair. Now loop it around the finger holding it and put your thumb inside. Make sure to tie it up. Do the same thing about three or four times. Once this is done, take part of the same...

How To: Make a natural & inexpensive Christmas wreath

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a natural and inexpensive Christmas wreath. The materials required for this wreath are: some greenery, garden wire, pair of pliers, ball of string, scissors and ribbon. Begin by cutting the wire into 120 cm and bend it in half. Now weave the strands together and bring the ends to each other. Hook them and twist it together. Now weave the greenery along the wire. Tie down the greenery with some string to secure it. Finish by trying the ribbon o...

How To: Make a really good paper airplane

This video shows you how to make a very good paper airplane, that will fly in the air for about 10 seconds before it falls. Start by folding your paper in half length-wise, and then at one end fold triangles from the corners into the middle. Then flip your paper over, and fold the same corners in again, so that your paper looks like a taller point. Take the last 3 inches of the point and bend it into the middle of the paper, creating an X out of the folds. Then fold it all in half so that you...

How To: Perform a basic half-double crochet stitch

In this how-to video, you will learn how to perform a half double crochet. First, yarn over and insert the hook under the top two loops, yarn over again, and pull through. Yarn over and pull through all the loops on the hook for three. Now, repeat the process. Yarn over, insert the hook, yarn over, and pull through. Yarn over and pull through all the loops on the hook for three, once more. Once you get to the end of the row, make the last half double crochet stitch. By viewing this video, you...

How To: Remove carpet to install concrete floors

Bob Harris of decorative concrete institute explains how you can remove your tiled or carpeted flooring for a concrete substitute. He suggests when your removing carpeting that it can be very heavy and advises you to hire someone who can lift and carry it out, or rent a dumpster for easy take away. He states that after the carpet is removed you'll need to remove the adhesive from the floor. You can do this by stripping or grinding, and at other times the use of harsh chemicals may be needed. ...

How To: Set embedded YouTube clips to automatically play

YouTube videos can also be embedded in your own website. These YouTube videos by default do not play and one should explicitly click the play button for the videos to stream. However you can change the embedded video settings so that the video starts streaming once your web page loads. This can be very helpful as it starts streaming immediately with out wasting time for the user to click on the play button. Go to the YouTube video that you want to auto play on the YouTube website. Copy the em...

How To: Open and close jump rings

In this tutorial, Artbeads gives us a tip on how to open and close jump rings on a bracelet. First, take a pair of chain nose pliers and hold one side of the jump ring. Then, take a pair of needle nose pliers and pull the other side of the jump ring. Twist the ring by twisting side to side with the pliers to open and then attach your charm. Don't open any other direction, this will cause the jump ring to become weak. Close it by pushing it back in the same side to side manner. Repeat this to ...

How To: Make a bow tie out of a dollar bill

we are taught how to make a unique bow tie from an ordinary dollar bill in just a few short steps. There are no tools are supplies necessary, just your fingers and a dollar bill. Folding the bottom up, then again in half. Opening the sides it forms a 'tent' like fold on either side. Fold up bottom, fold end down. Fold the corners to the center, turn around and repeat that same motion. Pull out while grasping the middle. Flatten it out and there you have in your hand a bow tie, created in just...

How To: Do with finger paint writing with your kids

Shelley Lovett from childcareland demonstrates a fun activity involving finger paint that parents can do with their children. She uses finger paints and a pan to make a virtual canvas that is self contained and easy to clean up. She first recommends that only one color be used. She indicates that by using multiple colors, it may result in a brown ugly color and therefore should be avoided. She then spreads the paint onto a flat pan. After the paint is on the pan, parents and children are able...

How To: Make an earth friendly paper wallet

This video illustrates the method of making a eco-friendly earth wallet at home. You will need a paper sheet , glue and a pair of scissors.This can be done as follows -Step 1Take a sheet of paper and fold it so as to create a envelope. Glue it properly to ensure it is bonded properly.Step 2Repeating the above procedure , make two more such paper envelopes - One with a smaller size while the other one a bit bigger.Step 3Stick these envelopes together. Now , using the scissors cut the ends of t...

How To: Repair damaged hair with proper conditioner care

Macherie has an excellent method for conditioning hair. No matter what texture, deep conditioning is essential for healthy hair. Shampoo with hydrating/detangling shampoo. When drying focus on removing the excess moisture from your hair. Conditioner works best and penetrates hair that's not sopping wet. Using her fingers, she separates her hair, as she doesn't use a comb when its in this fragile state. Use approximately a quarter size amount of conditioner starting from the roots to the end. ...

How To: Measure the right sleeve for a custom male suit

The Bespoke Center shows how to measure the right sleeve for a custom made men's suit. The Center recommends using a tape measure of course to do your measuring. These recommendations are easy and work well for custom made DIY projects. For this project the man will need to wear a shirt. Measure from where the seam on the shoulder meets and to the base of your thumb located at the wrist joint. The tailor also recommends that you do this so that you can decide where you want the sleeve to end....

How To: Cook healthy and savory bok choi

Bok choy is to be properly washed and drained. If the stem is too large it is to be cut off and cooked separate. Cooking Oil is heated in a frying pan within which chopped garlic is placed to fry. The stem is then put in to fry first. The bok choy is added to the stems and is flipped and stirred many times on high heat, with a spatula until softening and cooking begins. Salt is added to this when it is 3/4 cooked to enhance the taste and cooking ends shortly after. Do not add soya sauce as th...

How To: Paint your nails with gold leopard print

The narrator describes how to paint your nails with gold leopard print. Using two coats you can now have gorgeous, glossy nails within a short amount of time. First by making an x shape (like a French tip) then with a second coat going over with gold. Finally by "striping" and "spotting" your nails (like a leopards skin) it finishes off the look. This is a simple process that anyone can follow through with. The end results are fantastic nails resembling leopard pattern. What you need: Gold Sh...

How To: Play drums on a keyboard MIDI controller

Jason Johnson with Revolution Audio shows us some easy steps to creating a basic midi drumbeat using your keyboard. To start, the kick drum is located at C1, this is in a different location depending on the number of keys your keyboard has. The other drums which are included are left and right snares, the tones, high hat closed, open high hat, and the pedal high hat. There are also the cymbals which include the crash, often used at the end of measures and the ride which is employed often in j...

How To: Make a nuno felt purse

This video illustrates the method to Make a nuno felt purse. You need colored paper, a piece of cloth and a pair of scissors to make it. This process is comprised of the following steps -Step 1Cut a oval shaped figure from the sheet of colored paper. Make a crease in the middle and fold the paper.Step 2Cover the paper with the cloth piece. Stitch the end of the piece of cloth and cut the cloth in a proper manner.Step 3Make the oval shaped figure into a rectangular figure. Add some nuno paste ...

How To: Make a crystal cluster ring

In this video the crafts channel demonstrates how to make a crystal cluster ring. Start with a pen about the size of your finger and wrap your thin gauge wire around it completely twice. Give the wire a simple twist. Put your beads on the wire, then bend the wire around into a circle. Next wrap the wire again around the base on the stone setting. Be sure to wrap it tightly. After twisting the wire tightly around the shank of the ring cut the wire. Use a pair of round nose pliers to create a f...

How To: Make a simple loop using eye pins

Artbeads demonstrates how to make a simple loop using eye pins. Simple loops on head pins or eye pins are great ways to attach charms to your jewelry. To make a simple loop use chain nose pliers to make a 90 degree bend in the pin above the bead. Then, cut the wire so that there is a 3/4 inch tail on the wire. With round nose pliers, create a loop on the end of the wire. Use chain nose pliers to open and close the loop to attach it to a chain or clasp. You can also make a loop by using the ro...

How To: Decorate cupcakes with smooth frosting

Stephannie teaches us how she prepares her "not so famous" mini cupcakes for a nephew's birthday party. After mixing up the yellow cake mix and putting it into a large plastic bag, you cut the end off the bag and squeeze the batter into cupcake cups within a pan. You should then proceed to cook them at 300 degrees F for 15 minutes until they are done. With a bit of humor Stephannie shows us how to mix food coloring into white frosting and a neat icing trick. By placing it in the microwave aft...

How To: Create a striped cane in 5 minutes

Fimo expert Corinne Bradd and Emma Ward with The Crafts Channel and magazine Craft Beautiful demonstrate how to create a striped cane in 5 minutes. To create the stripes, cut out rectangles of black and white clay and stack them in alternating colors. Then, roll out a cane in a nice, bright color so that it matches the length of the stacked clay rectangle. Then, cut the rectangle into slices. Then, press the rectangle stripes onto the bright cane so that it completely wraps the cane. Squeeze ...

How To: Tie a single windsor knot

In this how-to video, you will learn how to tie a single Windsor knot. This will be useful if you need to wear a tie at a formal event. First, place the tie around the back of your neck. Next, cross the bigger side over the smaller side and then pull it up through the loop. Next, bring it underneath the knot and around the front of it. Bring it through up through the loop one more time. Pull the end through the knot. Make sure to adjust the tie so that it is at the desired length. By viewing ...

How To: Get a powerful in-home arm workout

This video explains how to get a powerful in home arm workout. The video begins with a quote by Peter Carvell and shows adds from the company producing the tutorial. The first workout structure shown is bicep curl and triceps kickback combo, these moves are accomplished by using a rubber band hold told and pull using your bicep and triceps as shown in the video. The next move shown is the bicep isometric curl, this move is performed by holding onto a rail and doing a lifting motion with your ...

How To: Style a cork bark oak for the first time

Graham Potter shows how to stylize cork bark oak. The main way to stylize is to avoid the carving of the bark, but to carving the branches. Its recommended to start carving when the branches are young. First you will start removing all the branches you have no use for (e.g.. shortening branches to about 4 to 5 leaves). Graham says while trimming the branches, do not worry about the immediate image of the branches, but of the image of what it will look like in the future when it fully grows. G...

How To: Make a lightsaber effect with Adobe Premiere Elements

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create a light-saber effect using Adobe Premiere Elements. Begin by adding your video into the program. Then go to the effects and select the lightning effect. Configure the effect settings to the settings provided in the video. Now play the video frame by frame until you see the sword in the video. Then go to the start and end points, and drag the points to the sword. Go 1 frame forward each time and click the split button. Then drag the points to...

How To: Jump rope like a professional

Quincy shows how to jump rope like a professional or for competitions. 1. Make sure that the rope is the proper length. The rope should meet your armpits. He teaches that you'll start with the basic jump. 2. To initiate the jump, move the rope in a circular motion, make sure that it passes your head. 3. To do continuous jumps keep moving the rope in circular motions. 4. To do a double ended jump, the rope goes under your body two times and you move the rope faster.He also teaches advanced jum...

How To: Make a double crochet stich

Brianna with The Crochet Side demonstrates how to make a double crochet stitch. Making a double crotchet stitch is an easy to learn technique. To make a double crotchet stitch, take your crochet project and yarn over and stick the needle under the top two loops. Then, yarn over and pull through two again. Repeat the technique by pulling the yarn through the top two loops to effectively utilize the technique. At the end of the row, complete the last stitch, chain two and turn the project to be...

How To: Repair a broken PS3

In this Video Games video tutorial you will learn how to repair a broken PS3. For this you got to put the PS3 into stand by mode. Press down the button located at the top end of the console for 7-10 seconds and listen for 3 beeps. It may not work the 1st time. So, do it again. Then this message is flashed on the TV screen – ‘connect the controller using a USB cable etc’. Once you connect the USB cable the trouble shooter prompt comes up displaying 6 options. If you are not using HDTV this wil...