It’s called a "muslin" because a muslin material is commonly used to create this first sample of your pattern for tailoring. In this video, Sarah, a Maryland sewing instructor, fashion designer and author, demonstrates marking techniques and explains how to use a muslin to get an exact fit from any pattern. Make sure to click the RealPlayer or Quicktime link to start the video.
This is my best guess at lampworking a borosilicate wine bottle stopper. This is just me winging it, I don't claim to be an expert. If you want to see what the pros do with this floral technique, look up Eugene Rain, Sabina Boehm, John Kobuki and many others.
This is a layered bead with a little swirl added to each end for a ocean wave effect, using COE 104 glass. Learn this great lampworking technique!
A Krav Maga ground fighting technique for a quick release from the guard
A simple method for setting up a slackline with 5 carabiners. This setup should not be used for highlines. Practice this circus trick of balance and skill. You need webbing for this slack lining technique.
Cowboy and yodeler Wylie Gustafson spends some time talking with Spokesman Review and discussing cowboy yodeling techniques.
Learn the correct and safe technique for this speed oriented weight lift - the power snatch. Great for developing power in athletes.
This video shows you how to use Swedish massage techniques to massage your own hands.
Sadie Nardini teaches you a healing and detoxifying yoga breathing technique.
Watch this quick instructional video showing the folding and dying technique to create an oval shape on tie-dye material and clothing.
Watch this video to learn how to make a mold of a hand using Alja-Safe alginate. Great technique for sculptors!
Watch this video to learn how to use Slacker Tactile Mutator to soften or deaden platinum silicone rubber for a more lifelike feel in special effects makeup. This is a great technique for making props for movies or for a Halloween costume.
Watch this visual demonstration for detailed instruction on how to airbrush Psycho Paint brand paint on rubber. This is a great technique to make toys, props, or masks.
Use alginate to make a mold and cast of an arm. Watch this video for a detailed list of needed ingredients and step by step instructions on how to do it yourself. This is a good technique for sculpture or special effects.
Learn how to fuse and slump glass with Corning Museum of Glass experts. Fusing and slumping are two techniques that have been used for centuries, and can be used together or separately.
Peyote is a classic stitch and is widely used. It is a technique originated by Native Americans of the Southwest United States. They used it to adorn objects used in religious ceremonies as well as everyday life. This video demonstrates the basic stitch. Learn how to create a beautiful bracelet with a Swarovski Button closure.
Nunchaku basics and demonstration of basic nunchaku techniques and drills.
Improve your technique and picking speed and prepare yourself for lightning fast solos and complicated melody lines by practicing this killin' 16th note Minor Pentatonic Scale exercise.
Are you a good kisser? Anyone can be, with the right technique. Watch this how to video and learn the basics of kissing your partner with passion. Work on this and you'll soon be able to perform a torrid kiss!
Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Berklee professor Paul Schmeling shows ways to perfect your posture and finger position on the keyboard and play your favorite piano piece with a new level of comfort and ease.
This massage technique of the brachioradialis muscle helps with the biceps and brachialis as well. Here is a short guide on one of the most problamatic aspects of the body - the brachioradialis muscle.
Watch this guide to the adductor muscles. This video provides professional advice on massaging techniques for the abdominal muscles. After some physical exercise, there's nothing better then a relaxing massage.
Watch this video to learn how to give an aromatherapy massage. This aromatherapy massage video will give you expert guidance on the best techniques on giving an aromatherapy massage.
Learn some techniques using Photoshop CS3's Dodge and Burn tools for touching up photos.
Use the lens blur filter in Photoshop to create depth of field in an image, which is a technique used in photography to focus attention on a particular subject
Some techniques for giving a spa-style leg massage from Messagenerd.com.
Learn how to use sticks on the runway to improve acceleration technique at track practices.
Massage Nerd demonstrates techniques for giving a reflexology-style foot massage.
Learn how to develop good trap blocking technique for playing football.
Do you enjoy lobster, but hate having to get the meat out of the shell? This video shows you an easy way to remove the lobster meat, going over techniques such as twisting the tail, and finding tomalley.
EFT is a highly effective way of dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). If you have an event in your life that you need to be at peace with, this video will help you. Tapping (EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique) is a way to take away the emotional component of the memory. If you find the event too painful to visit on your own, please consult a qualified EFT Practitioner.
Tapping (EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique) is a powerful method for helping with depression. It may take perseverance for a complete cure, but you should notice a difference after working through this video once. Many people find a permanent, significant difference.
Tapping (EFT Emotional Freedom Technique) can be used to easily clear the Chakras. This is a very fast, reliable, and easy to learn method for clearing your Chakras. Note carefully how you feel before and after the procedure, it's very powerful. Inspired by Nicola Quinn.
This technique will enrich your life. Learn how to properly attach false eyelashes.
Learn one of the most basic sewing techniques, machine basting.
This shows you how to make origami cats with towel folding techniques.
Are you still cooking pasta in the microwave? Learn the 6 important rules for any pasta recipe with this quick tips and techniques video -- you'll have everything you need for your pasta dish in no time. Enjoy!
Singing and playing together helps open and resonate the sound, place the embouchure, and control the air quantity. It can be used as a warm up or extended technique
This video shows you how to reduce cellulite with this simple massage technique. All natural, easy to learn, home treatment.
Get a glimpse of the techniques used in creating large scale carnival sculptures and satirical floats made of polystyrene.
