Food is a necessity, sure, but every now and then it's so satisfying to eat something because it is fun and delicious. While eating a whole tub of homemade ice cream might satisfy your need for gluttony, there's a way to take it even further—make your dinnerware edible.
Watch this instructional lampworking video to use a holey marver for making strings of glass beads using a lampwork torch and an electric mandel spinner. A marver is a tool used in glassblowing. It generally is made of a polished steel surface and is used to shape molten glass. A warm piece of glass is rolled on the marver, for two reasons: controlling temperature and adjusting shape. Because the glass comes in direct contact with the steel, it must be kept very clean. A holey is usually rubb...
While making a large-scale glass mosaic project, it might be necessary to follow a pattern, cutting out the individual pieces of the desired finished project. This video glass-work tutorial demonstrates the process of cutting out a piece of stained glass for a mosaic picture. Watch this instructional video and learn how to cut pieces of
Tips for the beginner borosilicate glass artist. This video demonstrates cold and hot seals, pulling curves, and more.
Learn about glass molds with Corning Museum of Glass experts. One can form and decorate glass by blowing into a mold.
Expand your crocheting repertoire by learning how to crochet a crinkle stitch, which does indeed replicate fabric crinkles. With very hole-y yet tightly woven vertical lines of yarn intersection with horizontal ones, this type of stitch creates excellent warm fabric for scarves and cold weather gear.
The Matrix had all sorts of stunning visual effects that have become standards in film since its release in 1999. This video will teach you how to create just one of them, the film's iconic titles, using the Adobe Premiere Pro editing suite.
See all the steps required to make this nifty photo album, which can be used as a picture greeting card or a simple scrapbook for yourself. Despite its complicated look, it's really not that hard to make. This stunning star album card can be made up as cards including many messages, pics, stamps, etc., or they can be made up as miniature scrapbook albums — especially great for kids after a special day out. It's good for a series of "happy" photos to cheat someone who needs "get well" messages.
Theo explains how to make martinis that you’ll like. He starts with vodka, preferring Grey Goose or Smirnoff. He explains that basic vermouth is fine in a martini; expensive vermouths don’t do much for the flavor. He uses a standard martini glass for serving and suggests chilling them in the freezer, and the stainless steel part of a Boston shaker and strainer for mixing the drink. He suggests having olives on hand for a dirty martini, and picks to hold the olive garnish. He starts by fil...
Repairs Universe demonstrates how to replace the battery on an Apple 3G iPhone. First, remove the SIM card and remove the two screws from the bottom of the phone. Next, use a safe pry tool and run it along the phone between the bevel and the glass to pop out the screen. Then, slowly lift the glass. It will still be connected to the phone body with three ribbon cables. Popup the connectors on the cables one and two. Pop out the three connector from its jaw connector. Remove the digitizer glass...
Josh Copp and Madeline Donahue show us how to build a light table from pine wood and plywood utilizing two fluorescent light fixtures as the light source inside the box. The frame of the box is fashioned out of two 1X8 planks cut into four pieces so that two sides are 30 inches and two sides are 22 3/8 inches. The base of the box is made of plywood or OSB and is 30X22 3/8. Once the pieces are cut and assembled using a pocket hole jig and wood screws, the inside of the box is painted with whit...
This tutorial demonstrates how to make simple yet beautiful paper roses using only a few materials. The image displayed at the end of this video is just one example of how realistic a paper rose can look. In order to do this, you will need at least one sheet of plain or colored paper, tacky glue, wire and a pair of scissors. Initially, you must first cut your paper in to the shape of your pedals, then crumple them up. Crumpling your pedals not only makes them more flexible, but can also add a...
Black Widow Mask In this video, the talented Angie teaches us to apply a Black Widow Mask for Halloween using make-up products that most women will already have in their collection. She uses detailed explanations and shows us exactly what she is doing and why, such as explaining that she's applying black eyeliner to camouflage the false eyelashes she will later be applying. Her application is easy to follow and results in a stunning finishing effect. By following her advice, you too can have ...
Everyone should enjoy great memories from vacations for years to follow. Taking beautiful photographs is a wonderful way to document extraordinary experiences, other counties, different cultures, stunning landscapes, jaw-dropping architecture and more. Tap into your passion for photography on your next holiday vacation and capture a moment in time with help from this four-part photography tutorial on how to enhance your holiday photos. In this three-part video tutorial, take your photos from ...
Lifestyle expert Hal Owen teaches us the correct way to set a table place setting. 1. Place the "charger" plate in the middle of the place setting. This is the plate on which you will place all of the other plates. 2. Place your "dinner plate" in the middle of the "charger". 3. Place your "soup plate" in the middle of the "dinner plate". 4. Place your fork on the left of the plate and your dinner knife and spoon on the right, with the soup spoon on the outside. 5. Place your dessert fork and ...
NikonDifferent of Nikon shows you how to shoot zoo/ wild life photography (particularly with a Nikon d40 as an example with a zoom lens with Vibration Reduction), given the fact that animal enclosures are usually set up to give the animals space. You'll want to limit your visit to two or three types of animals (good photographs require time or patience). Animals playing/ fighting make good pictures, but you need to set a fast shutter speed (if you have low light, crank up your ISO). Try to an...
You will be sure to win over anyone with some decadent homemade chocolate truffles. These are so impressive and rich and the best part is they’re surprisingly easy. Chef Alex will show you a few professional tricks to make this a sensational dessert.
This video will show you have to make a glass bar in Photoshop. Adobe Photoshop is a great program for manipulating photo and adding interesting effects to your pictures. The glass bar is distinctive because of it’s colored shading.
This video tutorial shows you how to install a glass vessel sink or countertop. First you need to make sure that the glass vessel sink or countertop has all of the pieces needed and that none of the pieces are scratched or broken. You then need to place the mouthing ring on the countertop where the sink is going to go. Make sure that the rubber side is facing down. Then carefully set the sink on the mouthing ring. You must then take off the tail piece of the pop up drain. Take off the ridge a...
Doom Box explains how to do a hero setup for Guild Wars called "Discordway", so that you can clear hard mode the easy way.
Butterflies are delicate and beautiful creatures, which is why many people enjoy collecting them post mortem to stash like collectibles under glass. But we personally find that a little creepy.
If you've ever read the "Harry Potter" series before than you know that the phoenix symbolizes rebirth and rejuvenation. They've been positive beacons for ages, so why not see the glass half full by making your own mini phoenix?
Chuck really is a psychopath in every form. Don't let the hippie outside fool you! This man will slice you up with that piece of glass to stop you from stopping him from changing everyone into zombies! In this video you will learn how to defeat Chuck the Role Model in Dead Rising 2 for the Xbox 360.
By now we all know the slogan "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle." And many of us do just that every Sunday, visiting the recyling center to dump our latest fill of glass and plastic bottles.
Before you endeavor to make these stylish sunglasses, you should note that they're intended more for decor and play (think Lady Gaga's memorable smokey cigarette glasses in her music video for "Telephone") than for actual wear.
If you're having a problem making a nice cold glass of iced coffee, you may be doing it all wrong. Obviously, don't try to put hot coffee with ice. That will just make a nasty tasting beverage that you won't enjoy.
The French are very particular about food presentation and preparation to achieve the best flavor, so it only makes sense that they have a specialized way of pouring absinthe into a glass.
Watch this recipe from Common Man Cocktails to make the coolest looking alcoholic drink called a Lava Lamp Cocktail. The ingredients you need for the drinks are spiced rum (they use Captain Morgan's), Malibu Coconut Rum, grenadine, pineapple juice, a shaker and a Collins beverage glass to serve. Follow the easy instructions (and make sure to combine the ingredients in the correct order to create the Lava Lamp affect) and make a drink that is the hit of any party, particularly a 70's theme party!
A kaju burfi is a classic Pakistani dish based on cashew nuts. It is a smooth and delicious dish with just a hint of sweetness and a lot of creamy. This meal is very easy to make and can be enjoyed any time of the year.
There are many clever ways to kill a Big Daddy effectively in Bioshock. This method makes use of trap bolts. The best place to do this is in a corridor that contains no metal or glass surfaces.
HealthTalk.com's Dr. Zimney answers the question: How do I get rid of hiccups? The hiccup is a pretty mysterious thing. The two methods of stopping hiccups are to increase CO2 levels or fiddle with your throat. Hold your breath, drink a glass of cold water, swallow dry sugar or breathe out of a bag. If it lasts for multiple days go to the doctor.
Want a fruit smoothie? While we can't recommend asparagus or cheddar-flavored drinks, we encourage you to experiment, using this road map to the ultimate healthy blended beverage. Remember to be creative -- mix a variety of fruity flavors.
The next best thing to being on a Caribbean beach? The Bahama Mama cocktail, of course! You will need:
Don’t pass up on this festive favorite because of the calories; just mix yourself a lighter version mojito.
Pouring a Guinness is not like pouring any old beer. Learn how to do it like a real Irishman. You will need Guinness Stout and a 20 ounce tulip pint glass. Did you know? According to Guinness brewmaster Fergal Murray, the perfect Guinness pour should take 119.5 seconds.
Why just have a vodka tonic when you can have a vodka melon? You will need: 2 oz vodka
Having a mudslide is like indulging in a rich cup of coffee and a sweet dessert. Watch this video to learn how to mix a mudslide.
This is a short instructional video on how to clean your NES games. The ever famous flashing blue screen and the blow to the game cartridge doesn't always work! Conventiently clean your NES games with Windex or glass cleaner and Q Tips. Swab the game cartridges and the console.
Walter Johnson and the Denver Optic Company are proud to present a short film documenting the eye-making process as "seen" through the perspective of the patient, as well as the ocularist.
Watch and learn with the GOMI crew. This instructional arts and crafts video shows you how to turn your empty cans into cool, beautiful flower bouquets. Recycle cans and make a fun flower design for your bedroom, dorm room or front porch. Place the aluminum flowers in a recycled glass bottle to use as a vase for your beautiful bouquet.