Michael Weisner shows aspiring artists how to draw a snowman's face on a piece of paper using any writing utensil. In order to save time, Michael has drawn a rough outline sketch in pencil to give an idea of what the finished product should look like. However, it is not necessary to do this and by following the directions, one should be able to sufficiently draw a the snowman. First, begin by drawing a circle for the head and then two large circles for the coal eyes, adding detail to show tha...
In order to make furniture out of old cardboard boxes, you will need cardboard boxes, rods, nuts, and washers.
In this Fine Art video tutorial you will learn how to embellish a sweater by adding a bejeweled collar. This will be a great Christmas gift idea. Take a short sleeve sweater and cut out its neckline on a piece of paper. Take a piece of woolen cloth of matching color, pin the paper cut out to it and cut off the woolen piece. Place the woolen cut out on the neck of the sweater and arrange some jewels on it. Then with a hard glue gun apply hard glue to the back of each jewel and stick it. You ca...
In this next woodworking tutorial, you'll be finding out how to make fancy raised panels for cabinets or anything else. You'll be combining two pieces of wood to create a walnut and maple sandwich. It's a little tricky to do, but n the end will result in beautiful pieces of wood. So good luck and enjoy!
Over time, jewelry drawers can become cluttered and messy, making it difficult to get things out piece by piece. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to organize your jewelry drawer making life easier for you throughout the day. So check it out, good luck and enjoy!
The iPad is the latest must have piece of tech out there. Although this is the first generation of iPads, many people still want to get their hands on the slim, piece of Apple product. So in this tutorial, if you already own or plan on buying one, you'll find out how to read PDF files on your iPad. So good luck and enjoy!
Trimmers, or as some people call them weed-whackers, need one important piece for it to work properly: the trimming line, of course. This helps cut off pieces of unwanted grass or weeds with just one single swipe and is easy to replace. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to replace trimmer line in three different devices easily. So sit back, pay attention, and good luck!
Trafficmaster vinyl flooring is one of the most exciting types of flooring to hit the market in recent years. It is made of vinyl, but can look like hardwood, tile, or other types of flooring while still maintaining its durability and easy of install. This short video features a man installing just such a floor in his home office, demonstrating how easy it is to put the pieces of Allure flooring together.
Any prolific potter will know that fitting all of you creations into your electric kiln can be like putting a jigsaw puzzle together, except the pieces are pieces of your heart. This handy video from Simon Leach offers advice on techniques for and a demonstration of packing your kiln properly to avoid damaging any of your precious pots while still firing them successfully.
You can create such beautiful, creative pieces of work using Photoshop the only way to do so is by using your imagination. With it, you can use various tips and tricks to create pieces that would make most people go, "wow." This is one of those tutorials. In this video, you'll find out how to create a cool color twirl effect using this excellent piece of software. It's easy to do and once mastered can be used to make all sorts of designs. Enjoy!
Photoshop is all about being creative. The more you know, the better you become at mixing certain tricks and techniques to make amazing pieces of digital photography. But there are so many it can take a good chunk of your time to fully understand the power that Photoshop holds. In this tutorial, find out how to easily combine photos and text using this awesome piece of software. Enjoy!
The great thing about paper, is the way it can move and be manipulated to create awesome looking shapes and designs. Origami can take a simple piece of paper and with a few folds here and there, and then you get a beautiful piece of art. This tutorial focuses on how to fold an origami rose from scratch. Enjoy!
Bottle caps can be used for so many different reasons. They can be used as cheap weapons, fake money in card games, and even decorations for arts and craft pieces. This tutorial will focus on the arts and crafts aspect and will show you how to alter a bottle cap for a scrapbook project. It's simple, easy, and fun to do. Enjoy!
This is a video tutorial describing how to modify a nerf nite finder toy rifle. The first step is to take the nerf nite finder toy rifle out of the box and unscrew all of the screws on the gun. Then unscrew the light in the gun and then unscrew the back wiring and pry the metal out of the back. Next pull out the plunger tube assembly by unscrewing the two screws. Next add a pvc pipe to the connector piece from the gun, connect it to a piece of brass. Then add springs to your gun, and add a pi...
In this Hobbies & Toys video tutorial you will learn how to modify a Nerf Big Bad Bow to shoot farther. Open up the front part of the shell by removing the screws. Make sure the spring on the launch piece stays together and pull out the barrel. Then dismantle the white restrictor piece and drill a hole in the center for more airflow as shown in the video. Now cut off the orange barrel as close to the wall as possible with a pipe cutter and sand it off. Take an extra piece of CPPC pipe and ram...
This tutorial guides you through the process of making a mennorade star with origami. It begins with a square of paper that is folded in half and then folded from the corners to make guides on the paper. The paper is then cut in half to make two rectangles. Each rectangle is then folded and trimmed to form a 'Z' shape. It is necessary to complete these steps for ten more pieces of paper. The next step is to take to of the 'Z' shapes, perhaps of complimentary colours, and link them together so...
This video explains step by step how to create a "Lady Gaga hair bow with your own hair". The only materials needed are three bobby-pins, and your choice of hairspray. Take a section of hair from the side of your head and loop the hair (like a loop of a bow), pin this piece down (where the middle of bow will be). Take another section of hair close to the first loop, loop this second piece a crisscross the second bobby-pin with the first (creating the middle of the bow). Section off a piece of...
In this how-to video, you will learn how to create a drawing of a palm tree setting. First, you will need two pieces of paper, charcoal, and cotton. Use the one piece of paper to add charcoal to your cotton. Next, cover the piece of paper you are using for the drawing with a wash of charcoal. Next, use an eraser to create images of clouds. Next, draw the palm tree with the charcoal on the lower half of the paper. Add as many palm trees as you feel necessary. Finish the drawing by doing the fi...
Cathie and Steve from the DIY Network are here to show you how to make handmade hardware jewelry sure to wow passersby! In this segment, learn how to paper a washer and use it as a necklace pendant to create a unique piece of jewelry for cheap. Customize the washer with paper colors & prints that fit your own personal style... Impress others with your new jewelry piece, do it yourself spirit, and creativity!
In order to make a Cuttlebug Smoosh Card, you will need the following materials: card stock (at least 3 different prints or colors), a ruler, distress tool, double sided tape or glue, distress ink, watermark stamp pad, decorative accessories, and scissors.
This video demonstrates a great way to take rust off of metal piece that are hard to clean by hand. You will need a plastic bucket, a wire hanger, and a battery charger. In the bucket mix one gallon of water and one tablespoon of washing soda. You can make washing soda in the oven by cooking baking soda at 450 degrees for one hour. Take apart all the moving objects off the metal piece you want to clean. Prep the surface by spraying some brake fluid on it and wipe it down. In the bucket hang a...
In this tutorial, Jen Caslin from "The Bead Lounge" demonstrates how to make a "three way" leather wrap. This piece is versatile and can be worn as a bracelet, a headband or a lariat necklace. The process of making this accessory is relatively easy once you get the hang of it and this video should help you master it quickly.
The video is about making a fish hook for the winter bushcraft national winter tutorial. The first step is to take a small stick and cut it so as to make it thin. Then an angle is cut at one end of the piece. The angle cut can be according to the maker's wish. Then cut out the part for catching. This small piece of stick is the hook. Take a piece of tree brush and wrap it around the hook. Wind it through the top and then the bottom of the hook until the hook is completely wrapped.
In this Weapons video tutorial you are going to learn how to make a paper shuriken (or ninja star). Take a square size paper and cut it into half. Then fold each piece in half lengthwise. Fold one end to make a triangle and fold the other end in the opposite direction to make a triangle. Now fold the ends again to make a bigger triangle. Then each sheet will form a ‘Z’ shape. Now place one sheet on top of the other forming a cross. Then fold in the protruding triangles of one over the other p...
In this how-to video, you will learn how to use a clay bar for paint decontamination on your car. To clay, make sure you use a brand new bar. Break the bar into about three pieces and save the other pieces for later. The clay will remove the contaminants from the paint. Flatten the piece before using. Spray the area on the car with clay lube. Now, lay the clay on the surface and use light pressure as you wipe it across the surface. Once you finish the section, remold the clay. Use your nail t...
Take a square piece of paper to begin. Fold in diagonally in half to form a triangle. You then fold both ends up so that it will form a smaller diamond shape. You then repeat what you just did, but folding two of the ends up again to meet the other side. Fold your piece of paper in half again revealing another smaller triangle. Flip the paper over and unfold the smaller pieces that you folded up to meet the ends. Pull these apart and then fold down in the middle. Bend in the 4 pointy corners ...
This video illustrates how to make paper ninja stars. This process includes the following steps.Step 1Take a sheet of printer paper and scissor.Step 2Fold it and cut it into two halves.Step 3:Fold one half of the rectangular piece again into half.Step 4:Fold the right end diagonally.Step 5:Now fold the left end diagonally.Step 6Fold both the ends in half.Step 7Fold the other rectangular piece again into half.Step 8Fold the right end diagonally.Step 9Now fold the left end diagonally.Step 10Fol...
This video illustrates the method to Make a nuno felt purse. You need colored paper, a piece of cloth and a pair of scissors to make it. This process is comprised of the following steps -Step 1Cut a oval shaped figure from the sheet of colored paper. Make a crease in the middle and fold the paper.Step 2Cover the paper with the cloth piece. Stitch the end of the piece of cloth and cut the cloth in a proper manner.Step 3Make the oval shaped figure into a rectangular figure. Add some nuno paste ...
The video is about creating a plank hitch making use of string and a couple of logs. The video begins with placing a piece of string in a particular pattern on the ground and then placing wood logs on top of it. The string is tied around the logs using a particular knot. The string is pulled tight around the logs and before tying the knot one piece of string is looped twice around the other piece. After the first knot the same process is repeated for the second knot. The video is extremely us...
In this how-to video, you will learn how to draw Dead Bones Brook from One Piece. First, draw the skull that is the face of the character. This will include the eyes and nose socket. You can move onto the suit and instrument of the character. Next, draw the hair of the character. You should remember that he is wearing a hat on top of his hair. Once this is done, you can fill in the shadings of the character to complete the entire look. This video shows how easy it is to draw Dead Bones Brook ...
In this how-to video, you will learn how to make a wooden bonsai pot. You will need pressure treated wood made of all weather oak. You will also need a strain brush and nails. Assorted plastic bins will also be needed. Drill holes into the bottom of the plastic bin. Next, cut it to size. Cut the pieces of wood to the correct size and then line and tape them up. Next, nail the wooden pieces together. Now, place two pieces of wood on the bottom for legs. This allows air to flow beneath the pot....
First locate the distal fibula and stabilize the distal leg with your non mobilizing hand. If the position of the fibula with anterior and posterior glide provides no pain then you will need to apply a five centimeter piece of tape 2. 5 centimeters anterior to the distal fibula with the distal fibula exposed under the tape's edge. Relocate the distal fibula and hold another piece of tape near the distal fibula, then you will need to wrap the tape circularly around the leg. You will also need ...
In this video and boy and a woman are showing you the steps to create a "God's Eye" or "Evil Eye". The materials that you will need are 2 sticks, yarn of your selected colors, and scissors. First, you take 2 sticks and use the yarn to knot around the middle wrapping diagonally to form a "t" shape. Then you take another piece of yarn, hold the end in the middle, and start wrapping around each stick going over one and under the next. Continue this pattern until you are done or unless you decide...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a LEGO boomerang. LEGO is a line of construction toys manufactured by the LEGO Group. This is a very simple LEGO construction. It only consists of 8 LEGO pieces and 2 optional LEGO pieces. It doesn't matter about the color of the pieces. The video provides a visual demonstration and step-by-step instructions for viewers to easily understand and follow along. The video is descriptive and explains all the instructions. This video will benefit th...
This video explains how to make a polymer clay "rainbow cane," which, amongst other things, can be used to make jewelry or pendants. First, you must run a conditioned piece of each color of clay through a pasta machine. Then, cut each color into a square, and from there cut each square diagonally, creating triangles. Arrange the triangles side by side and attach them together, so that you create a large rectangle of the colors. Run this rectangle through the pasta machine several times, until...
This video shows how to make a mini salad out of clay. The first thing you do is get a very thin large green oval shaped piece of clay. Then add details to make it look like real lettuce. You can put some holes in it and tear it up a but. Then put it in a pan and with a blow dryer heat it up until it hardens up. After you heated it tear it up in very small pieces. Then get small pieces of orange clay and cut it up small to. This will be the carrots. Mix it all together and but some tls which ...
For anyone with jewelry sets consisting of earrings and a necklace, learn how to make this organizer to avoid tangles, broken pieces, or mismatched sets. Go to any Wal-Mart store and purchase a stacking shelf, which has a grid pattern. This will be used for your earrings. You will also need a towel rack (also from Wal-Mart), which will hold all of your necklaces. Bend one of the legs of the stacking shelf, so that you can have the shelf sit vertically without falling over. Because it is a gri...
In this video, Meg will show you how to make your own wreaths. You’ll be creating two scenes on your wreaths : a woodland and an aromatic one. You’ll need 2 cardboard rings (one slightly smaller) cut in wreath forms, green moss, a hot glue gun, a knife, some pretty fabric, and a handful of old corks.
In this video tutorial, learn how to make a cardboard house with leftover cardboard that you may have sitting around from the holidays. You will need cardboard and plastic box rivets.
This six and a half minute long video shows how to fold a square piece of paper into an hollow inflatable box or cube. Even simple origami projects like this one are just about impossible to instruct someone in using words alone, so a video like this one is the perfect way to find out how to do this project. Origami paper would make a nice box or cube, but any piece of paper will do. It is easy to square off a regular piece of typing paper and that works just fine. In just a few minutes you c...
