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How To: Paint clouds in Sumi-e ink

Check out this video to learn how to paint clouds using the traditional Japanese method of Sumi-e ink painting. Clouds are one of the more difficult subjects in Sumi-e to depict because there is no white ink. The white are the areas where you do not paint so shading because very important and painting the clouds becomes more about a sculptural process.

How To: Paint a plum tree in Sumi-e ink

This video is a demonstration of how to paint a traditional Japanese Sumi-e subject in the plum tree. Plum or ume blossoms tells us the spring has come. "Plum blossom, recall me, When it blows in the spring ---" 9th century politician and poet, Michizane Sugawara recites in his famous poem or tanka.

How To: Make green pizza

This pizza is tasty any time of the year, but its green color makes it a fun treat for St. Patrick’s Day. Especially if your family turns up their noses at corned beef and cabbage! Check out this Howcast video tutorial on how to make green pizza.

How To: Turn a Tortilla into a French Crêpe

Making a good crêpe takes practice and commitment. The batter is rich—most recipes incorporate melted butter, whole milk, and several eggs—and the cooking of the crêpe requires good technique. You have to learn to deposit and swirl just the right amount of batter to get the thinnest possible crêpe, and then learn how to loosen the entire circle and flip it over without tearing or snagging.

How To: Create a 3D origami elegant winged swan

Show off your refinement with this crafty how-to. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make an elegant paper swan using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own paper swans, watch this arts-and-crafts guide.

How To: Make a paper airplane in a few easy steps

Make a paper airplane with origami paper. With this guide, you'll learn how to make a paper airplane using origami, the traditional art of Japanese paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own folded-paper planes, watch this free origami lesson.

How To: Fold an origami dragon for fun

Want to add a mythical beast to your paper menagerie? Make an easy, elegant paper dragon toy using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own dragons from folded paper. For more information, and to get started making paper dragons yourself, take a look!

How To: Fold an origami heart out of paper

Want to give a special someone your heart (but maintain vital functioning)? Make a paper heart using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own paper hearts from folded paper. For more information, and to get started making paper hearts yourself, take a look!

How To: Make origami mini stars

Recycle spare paper and earn good luck in the process. With this guide, you'll learn how to fold a lucky paper star using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own lucky stars, watch this free origami lesson.

How To: Make miniature trees for dioramas

Here is a quick and easy tutorial on making miniature trees. Watch this instructional model making video to get started with the traditional method using Woodland Scenics and learn some alternatives using found materials like wire and scouring pads. They look great and are perfect for dioramas, doll houses, and model railroads.

How To: Quilt perfect borders

This video gives tips on how to add a border to a quilt so that it lays flat. The quilt block in the video is standing in for a full size quilt top to make it easier to see. Sewing borders on your quilt is one of the more difficult processes that go into sewing a traditional quilt.

How To: Origami a monkey

After a brief introduction, learn how to fold an origami monkey. You will need one large piece of origami paper. These simple visual guidelines function as a helpful addition to any instruction booklet. When completed, this very cute traditional Japanese origami monkey should stand on it's own.

How To: Origami a lantern or Japanese cup

Watch this instructional origami video to fold an origami lantern or Japanese cup. These visual guidelines will help you through some of the more difficult folds. This origami project is a more abstract traditional Japanese design. It makes a lovely ornament or necklace pendant.

How To: Origami a paper kettle

Review these guidelines to fold a traditional origami kettle. This little origami kettle can't hold water, but it is a very cute construction. When finished folding, you need to blow up the paper kettle and it will stand on it's own as a pretty decoration for any kitchen.

How To: Origami a paper napkin ring

Watch this instructional origami video to fold a traditional Japanese origami napkin ring. You won't need an instruction book to complete this project. These origami napkin rings are functional objects and can be used at dinner parties and other occasions.

How To: Origami a phoenix

The design explains itself; almost all folds are easily determined from other creases. The phoenix is a sacred brid from Greek mythology that is born from ashes. Watch this video origami tutorial and learn how to make a phoenix using the traditional Japanese art of paper folding.

How To: Mix a Beefeater gin and tonic cocktail

Beefeater gin and tonic water make up the classic gin and tonic cocktail. Follow along with bartender Andrea as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this traditional drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the gin and tonic cocktail.

How To: Mix a Zuidam gin and tonic cocktail

Gin and tonic water make up the Zuidam Ahhs cocktail. Follow along with bartender Joe as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this classic drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the traditional gin and tonic cocktail.