Fifty cent coins and quarters made before 1964 were made of 90% silver. This is considered jeweller's quality silver so can easily be made into a ring. Kennedy Half Dollars can be found at coin shops or on ebay for four or five dollars a piece. Begin with an anvil which can clamp onto a table. This will allow you to hammer without damaging the table. If you don't have a anvil, you can use any flat surface that is sturdy and made of metal. Next, take a small hammer, position the coin on its ed...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make paper cube. Begin by folding the paper diagonally in half and cut the bottom bottom edge off to make a squared paper. Open the paper up and fold diagonally on the other side. Open it up and pinch in the two upper corners. Align the two corners together and fold the inside to flatten it out. Do the same on the other side. Grab a corner and fold it up to the center. Do the same for the rest of the corners. Grab a flap and fold it to the center a...
This video shows the viewers how to create a wicked spider pattern on a tie dyed shirt. Our instructor starts by demonstrating on a square piece of fabric. Start by folding your shirt in half sleeve to sleeve. Next, choose the placement of your spider design by picking the twist point, either in the center or slightly higher. Then, start twisting your fabric into a tight spiral using either your fingers or rotating around your table. After tightly tying your finished spiral, prepare your dyes...
MacOSG demonstrates how to install memory in a 2009 Mac Pro. When performing this upgrade, be sure to take precautions for static by discharging static electricity before beginning. Shut down, unplug and place the Mac Pro on a static-free surface. To access the memory, you need to open the side access door by lifting the latch located on the rear of the Mac until it locks in the open position. You can then the door forward and then remove from the body. The memory is attached to the processor...
Simple and easy way to fold an origami crane from paper! Use a flat sheet of paper. Fold into a triangle then into another triangle then open it up. push up on the one side so it turns into a square. Push up on the one side. Fold it in the opposite direction. Push it over. you have a square base. Take one of the flaps. Fold it over then unfold the crease. Open it up then with the crease fold it in, push it in. Lay it flat then crease. Open it up then crease it in the center. Fold it over. The...
If you had to answer the following statement, which answer would you choose? Water is:
The V-Cube 6 puzzle is a uniquely designed and constructed skill game. V-Cube 6 is a multi-colored, multiple-layered cube, rotating smoothly on based axes. The player is required to discover a strategy to achieve uniform color sides on her or his V-Cube, but in this process, the Rubik's Cube-like puzzle may break, especially if you're in the process of speedsolving.
Here's a quick tip for Android phone users! You can use the App Launcher (the icon is at the bottom of your phone, near the center) to open up your app screen, listing all your apps. From there, run all your favorite Android apps!
Boxee will let you stream TV networks on the Internet for free, and AppleTV allows for a whole new level of TV functionality, but can sometimes be restrictive. After making a bootable USB stick, you can launch the Apple TV with your stick to load Xbox Media Center and Boxee on your Apple TV.
In this clip, you'll learn how to log into a Blackboard course and upload files, edit and manage files. Whether you're new to Blackboard's popular content management system or CMS or are a seasoned web instructor just looking to better acquaint yourself with the features and functions of versions 9 and 9.1, you're sure to be well served by this free video software lesson.
This is an easy way to upload AVI video from USB or other media using Windows Vista or Windows XP to the Sony PS3 (Playstation 3). It does not require any downloads. All the software you need is already included in Windows Media Center.
In this clip, you will learn everything you need to know about zippers. Check out this tutorial for info on how to sew in zippers to your projects and make them look more polished and be more functional. This video will explain the zipper anatomy, zipper feet and will show you how to sew three different kinds of zipper applications:
In this clip, learn how to harness the Rule of Thirds when shooting video. The Rule of Thirds is a concept that consists of splitting a shot into thirds and keeping your subject out of the center of the shot. This adds a more interesting and realistic aspect to your filmmaking and can also be used for things like drawing and still photography.
In this tutorial, learn how to connect your Xbox 360 to your PC by hacking it all together. This will help you use Windows Media Center on both devices and take advantage of all its features.
Hardware and home improvement expert Ron Hazelton describes his strategies for using invisible shelving brackets. To begin with, he advises that a shelving installation, invisible or not, be installed beginning at the center point, because upon attaching the main support, it will automatically be leveled. Ron suggests that mounting brackets have the same color as the background, so that the brackets depend not only on being hidden for the most part, but that the portions that are present do n...
Make a fabulous balloon sunflower with these simple steps. •Take three different color balloons namely yellow, brown or black and green
Chef, Gary Rhodes stuffs a whole edam cheese, making a lasagna-style dish of sorts, with this Dutch-inspired Caribbean recipe. Edam is a Dutch cheese that is traditionally sold as spheres with pale yellow interior and a coat of red paraffin wax. By drilling out the center, it leaves a great bowl type shape to stuff. Depending on how spicy you like things, be careful how much chile you use within this recipe!
Nothing says “New Orleans” like this thick soup. This recipe makes a Creole-style gumbo, using chicken or shrimp.
Buying a digital camera doesn't mean your old prints, slides, or negatives are obsolete. You can easily convert them with a scanner to bring them into the 21st century. Watch this video to learn how to convert photos to digital.
Clara's Great Depression Holiday Special! Recipe:
This is an instructional video featuring Doug Prime, founder of the Future Engineers Center at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. If you want to make a homemade switch watch this video on using solder to tie the wire. Use sandpaper to clean where you will solder.
These helpful instructions will help you trim back apple trees for optimal fruit growth and easy harvesting. Pruning trees is largely an intuitive process but it's important to direct air and light into the center of the tree for healthy, balanced growth. For step-by-step instructions on pruning your own fruit trees, take a look.
Watch this instructional ceramics video to learn how to throw a wide bowl with Simon Leach. As a preliminary step, one should throw a flat piece of clay onto the pad to assure easy lifting off of the bat. Centering is quite difficult with a larger piece of clay. Leach's visual guide allows one to view the delicate steps required to throw a wide ceramic bowl without letting it collapse.
Bob Fenwick shows us how to add a vent to the existing heating and A/C system of your home.This can be accomplished with a few sheet metal parts from your local home improvement center.
The universal solvent takes center stage as Bert demonstrates how to create realistic looking water droplets and explains how in imaging it is important to study reality in order to re-create it.
The axel kite trick is basically a 360 degree flat turn on the center (axel) of the kite. Watch and learn how to do this core freestyle trick. It's absolutely key to learning advanced tricks. This is a sample from Prism Designs' Freestyle Pilot instructional DVD on dual-line kite tricks.
No need to go on living one more day with a dirty couch. It's a good idea to thuroughly clearn your couch to remove any seen or unseen dirt. Include a good couch cleaning on your next chore wheel and see if you notice the difference.
First of all you need a standard paper of size 8 by 11.5 inches and a scissors. Step1. Take one corner of the paper and then fold it to meet the other side. Now press the diagonal and then crease it.
Before you embark on folding this cool empty-centered origami modular ball, be warned: This is not for the butterfingers or beginner origami students among us. With a multitude of sides and a delicate balance of paper that keeps the ball from collapsing in on itself, this is one origami project that should be attempted carefully.
Spring is coming, and that means you'll want to celebrate by incorporating more flowers into your wardrobe. This tutorial shows you how you can easily make a fun flowered headband, using silk ribbon, a needle and matching thread. Use a bead in the center for some added sparkle!
Wreaths traditionally go smack dab on your front door, but that doesn't mean you can't get a little creative with them. Turn a wreath into a table centerpiece by laying it down, sticking a candle in the center, and adorning the wreath with ornaments and ribbons.
You know those oddly shaped presents that ordinary wrapping paper just can't maneuver around without awkward bulges or rips? Rather than trying to wrap up your chocolate orange in traditional wrap, why not try tissue paper instead?
Let's face it: Rock stars wouldn't be half as cool without their hardware. We're talking those tough studded leather jackets, piercings, and of course rings.
Black Friday is the most active shopping day in America, and many people scour the malls and shopping centers for great ideas. Here is how you can consistently get the best deal for all the people on your gift list.
Lots of people mistakingly think that red wine can only go with steak dishes, and white wine can only go with seafood dishes. But this is not always the case, as you'll see in this video.
The West Coast swing is a dance that derives from the Lindy Hop (which is itself based on the popular Charleston), and it's a fun dance that centers around two partners compressing together and then extending apart.
Taking a letter die set (which you can find at hardware stores), stamp in words and phrases which are important to you onto copper washers. Thenk link the washers together with small loops of jewelry wire, attach a clasp, and you have your own mantra bracelet to help keep you centered!
If you're looking for a way to style your long hair, and you want a classy look, nothing looks classier than an updo. And this hairstyling tutorial will show you the process of creating a quick and elegant updo hairdo which will make you the center of attention. Learn the simple steps to this classy updo now!
In order to make a large hair bow, you will need the following: a headband, fabric, thread, scissors, thread, and a needle.
Real volcanos are no fun, but chocolate ones sure are! Whether you're baking a chocolate cupcake or cake, adding the term "volcano" to the mix means adding a lot of extra gooey chocolate.
