Interested in pen spinning? Want to pick up a few moves? Pen spinning is the skilled movement of a writing instrument or pen with one's hands. It is used as a source of self entertainment (often for students), but there is a great deal of pen spinning culture (competitions, websites, etc.). Watch this pen spinning tutorial video and learn how to perform the "Continuous Middle Backaround 1.5" move.
Learn which mushrooms are edible and which are poisonous with this tutorial. Mushrooms are abloom in this search for wild mushrooms. Stay safe when camping or just when you are picking food off the ground with this plant identification video.
this miniature catapult really works and can be used as a toy or in a diorama. You'll need the following materials: Matchstick 1/8" stock: 4 pieces 1-1/2 inches (36mm)long - 5 pieces 5/8" (15mm) long - 4 cross brace pieces 1/2" (10mm)long (45 degree cuts) 1 piece at 9/16" rounded (for the winch) - 1 piece at 2" shaped for the swing arm - 3/8" doweling for wheels, white glue, sequin pins, needle and thread. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to build a matchstick catapult.
Learn how to play a blues based intro to 11th position on harmonica with this tutorial. Pick up your C harmonica and play along in a minor cross harp position (2nd). We're playing in Gm but the music will switch to Bbmaj7. Watch this how to video and you will be able to play a blues based intro to 11th position on harmonica.
This is an easy, up close, demonstration of yet another way to unravel your knitting when you make a mistake. By Judy Graham, Knitter to the Stars, who's knits have appeared in movies, TV, and concerts for over 30 years and who has been hand knitting for over 50 years. Watch this video knitting tutorial and pick up another simple way to unravel yarn to fix a knitting mistake.
Lime, tomato juice, tobasco sauce, salt and pepper, sake and vodka combine to make a classic brunch-time cocktail. Take a tour of the Oyster Bar in Nelson, New Zealand, and pick up a great drink recipe from their resident bartender. Watch this video beverage-making tutorial and learn how to mix a Bloody Moana, variation of the Bloody Mary cocktail.
Home improvement expert Danny Lipford helps you figure out a way to get the perfect hole depth when drilling. Watch this video tutorial to see how to make an easy drill bit depth gauge.
When it comes to dressing up, don't take the shirt for granted. This tutorial fashion video will teach you to dress to kill by picking the right shirt.
LX.com's Shira Lazar visits Grace Restaurant to receive expert tips on tasting, serving, and picking out the perfect wine for your wine party. Wine tasting can be an elegant gathering, or a fun party with friends. Wines should be selected with the food serving in mind. Learn how to host a wine tasting party by watching this video tutorial.
Learn how to play The Calling's big hit, "Wherever You Will Go" on acoustic guitar. This song had some pretty easy chords, a bit of thumb over action and some tricky right hand picking. Follow the steps in this tutorial to play acoustic guitar like Aaron Kamin from the Calling.
Watch this photography video tutorial to learn how to put date and time on your photos only when you want it. Date and time stamping on your Canon A550 will be easy once you've mastered the tips in this helpful how-to video.
This spoon and fork on a tooth pick on a glass bar trick is a definite hit. Watch this video to learn how to perform this trick.
This video is designed to give lots of clear and helpful information about the cable cast on method. It produces a nice, even cast on edge which is excellent for picking up stitches for decorative borders.
There are a lot of garden hoses out there, but not all hoses are created equal. This how to video shows you how to choose the right garden hose for you.
Are you going to start a home project but not quite sure what kind of wood to buy? This how to video talks about different kinds of lumber, and teaches you how to pick the right wood for your home project.
Many have tried to prove (or disprove) that tennis ball lock picking really works, but it still seems up for debate. Mythbusters have supposedly debunked this technique (watch the video). Someone over at the Auto Blog also has tested this car lock method with failed results (watch the video).
This video shows you how to use a sand rake to maintain your aquarium. Pick up fish poop and get rid of algae with a sand rake.
Learn how to pick your rotation or rotate an object around another object in 3D Studio Max.
Learn how to pick your shades and organize your MAC eyeshadow palette.
J.P. Laramy demonstrates a great card trick. You have an entire set of cards and you put the last card upside down. You get somebody to pick a card, you flip the cards upside down, put that person's card back, and then flip the cards over again.
This tutorial shows you how to add health pick-ups to levels in your game in Unreal Tournament 3 Editor.
This Photoshop tutorial goes over how to "Pick-up" Color. Using the Info Palette. Sampling up to 4 colors. Measuring distances and angles with the Protractor option.
Take care of your horse with tips from this video. Yeah, you'll have to clean her "undersides" and pick her hooves. Your horse will be happy though!
A lot of captive birds pluck. Here are a few ideas that may help you help your bird pluck.
Luci Lock shows you how to make a simple and quick meal - raw Mediterranean soup with basil, garden-picked tomatoes and avocado. Delicious!
This is a two part video tutorial explaining what Sony Vegas is, and how to use it! If you've just picked up this piece of software and have been wondering how to use it, hopefully this video will give you a hands on look at the program as well as a guide in exploring its various features.
This video describes how to do a different rhythm to the standard split stroke for the banjo uke. Some people pick this up naturally, other need it to be pointed out-like the demonstrator, for example!
David Strom shows you how to pick from aong Google Groups, Mailman hosted by EMWD.com, and iContact and how to get started with your own mailing list
Door hardware is considered the handshake of the home because it is one of the first things that greet a visitor to your home, and to make sure you get the best type of door hardware for your home Meghan Carter visits Baldwin Hardware to learn about how to pick out the perfect door hardware.
How to make a Two Sided Tension wrench or aut tension wrench for lockpicking.
This video shows you how to install a Thule Insta-Gater truck bed bike carrier in the bed of a pick up truck.
The oblique muscles targeted by this bend-and-twist exercise will help you pick up everything from envious stares to spare change on the sidewalk.
In this episode of Halo 3 Tricks we show you how to get unlimited money in Forge.
Putting a rabbit down so it won't be frightened is exactly the opposite of picking the rabbit up.
Lost a key or combination to the lock? Learn how to pick open a lock using a padlock shim.
Play the smokin' guitar riffs like rock gods Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, and Steve Vai by developing your chops and practicing advanced picking exercises.
Learn how to pick up ground balls with your stick in lacrosse.
Ward Eight is a classic bourbon sour with a hint of grenadine. Garnish with an orange and cherry flag by skewering both fruits on a cocktail pick. You will need bourbon, grenadine, sour mix, orange slice, and a maraschino cherry for decoration.
A wonderful Italian cold drink to pick you up in the afternoon.
It's hard to eat healthy sometimes when dining out, but it's even HARDER to pick a healthy dessert. In this video, Bethenny Frankel gives some great tips for satisfying your sweet tooth when out.
