How To: Make chinese coleslaw
Add a twist to the traditional coleslaw recipe, watch this video and learn how to make Chinese coleslaw.
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How To: Play first position blues on a harmonica
This is a four part series of four lessons on traditional and new approaches to first position blues playing an A harp in the key of A.
How To: Emboss with metal charms when scrapbooking
Come learn how to create an embossed cardstock to match your patterned paper like many of the new ones on the market today. All you need is a piece of cardstock, a metal charm and a popsicle stick.
How To: Origami the "Blütenkreisel" pinwheel flower
This video demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Blütenkreisel" that Carmen Sprung designed. Carmen kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you. Note that you have to start with an octagon, rather than a square piece of paper.
How To: Set up a habitat for a baby Green Iguana
Possibly the most popular reptile pet in the world, the Green Iguana is beautiful and interesting lizard. Senior Herpetologist Ron Dupont passionately conducts a four-part tutorial on the lizard's habitat, lighting, diet and health. Ron, with the aid of his daughter Hillary, begins the tutorial on creating an iguana habitat, covering topics like enclosure choice, substrate concerns, background decoration, plants, and wood piece.
How To: Turn a drawing into graffiti in Illustrator
This tutorial shows you how to take a regular drawing or sketch and turn it into a piece of graffiti art using Illustrator. You will need to have a good understanding of Illustrator to follow this.
How To: Begin playing chess
Learn the basics of the game, the chess board and piece positioning. These are the very basics you'll need to know to play chess.
How To: Knit the rib stitch
The rib stitch, or ribbing, is often used on the edges of pieces where you need a snug fit, because it's stretchy and doesn't curl. Best of all, since you've already learned the knit stitch and purl stitch, you're practically already done.
How To: Dress a baby
Dressing a baby is a piece of cake—that is, after you’ve mastered a few tricks for maneuvering her head and limbs through those tiny neck and arm and leg holes.
How To: Play Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arm on the banjo
Learn this traditional bluegrass song on the banjo. Avram Siegel shows you how to play Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arm.
How To: Put on a sari
Learn how to put on the traditional Indian dress - a sari.
How To: Talk about office equipment and stationary in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you the names of some common pieces of stationary and office equipment in Mandarin Chinese and how to talk about them.
How To: Remove labels cleanly
Learn how to remove label without leaving any residue or adhesive, or tearing your label into pieces.
How To: Draw Wile E Coyote from Looney Toons by Chuck Jones
This is a piece from Charlie Rose in 1994. He interviews Looney Tunes animator Chuck Jones on his technique for drawing the character of his creation, Wile E Coyote. Learn how to draw Looney Toons characters from the man himself.
How To: Make glass beads with a torch and mold
This video demonstrates the process of glass bead-making with artist Gail Kop. You'll need a torch, a mold and glass pieces.
How To: Make khubani ka meetha (apricot dessert)
This traditional dessert from India is always served cold. Made with dried apricots, sugar and cornflour, khubani ka meetha is a great way to finish off any meal.
How To: Make aloo matar sabji (peas and potatoes)
Aloo Matar Sabji is a traditional Indian dish made with potatoes, peas, coriander, and tumeric. Let the flavors of India explore your palate and try making this dish tonight.
How To: Make Swiss cheese fondue
Do you want to serve a sophisticated spread next time you entertain guests? Then try Romandy's classic fondue recipe that blends appetizing Swiss cheeses. You will need emmenthal and gruyere cheeses, dry white wine, kirsch or cherry brandy, garlic clove, flour, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, nutmeg, bread or vegetables you plan to dip. This can be made in a traditional fondue pot or on the
How To: Make traditional German pork ribs and saurerkraut
Both the Germans and the Pennsylvania Dutch eat this dish on New Year's Day believing that it brings good luck. Ingredients needed are sauerkraut, onions, red-skin potatoes, bacon, McIntosh apples, garlic, paprika, pepper and pork ribs, country style or the cut of your choice.
How To: Play Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms on the banjo
Watch banjo expert Geoff Hohwald teach you how to play the banjo arrangement "Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms." This is a good lesson for beginners as it has easy measures. This video breaks the arrangement into pieces for accelerated learning
How To: Make a paper airplane quickly
You can learn how to quickly make a paper airplane. You fold one piece of paper in half, unfold it, and then fold two triangles on the inside. The airplane should be able to fly if you follow all the instructions.
How To: Perform Maori poi dancing
A young Maori woman named Migoto (the name is Japanese takes the time to teach Nick (and you) some traditional Maori poi dancing.
How To: Do napkin decoupage
Corinne Bradd shows Kristy Clark how to create stunning pieces for home decoration with the clever technique of napkin decoupage.
How To: Form a star pendant
Create a card with a difference, using sparkly seed beads and silver plated wire. Corinne Bradd demonstrates how to form a stunning star pendant that can be displayed inside an aperture, or worn on a strand of organza ribbon as a piece of fashion jewellery.
How To: Work with background music in iMovie '08
The background track feature in iMovie '08 makes it a no-brainer to add background music to your movie and it will even crossfade multiple songs or pieces automatically. This feature is similar to working with audio clips, but works more specifically as background audio.
How To: Dance the Grand March
This video is a demonstration of how to walk/dance the Grand March (also known as The March, Polonaise, Grand Promenade, and Opening March). This march is the formal and traditional way to begin a formal ball.
How To: Make baked macaroni and cheese with ham
Food historians credit the ancient Greeks and Romans for coming up with the idea of combining macaroni with cheese. And even though it is possible to find ancient recipes for making pasta we don't really have a record for Macaroni and Cheese until 1769. Are you a lover of macaroni and cheese? Try combining traditional baked macaroni and cheese with ham to experience American comfort food at its best.
How To: Make pineapple salsa
This fruity salsa blends the sweet taste of pineapples with spicy vegetables. Enjoy it with corn chips or over chicken or fish. You will need cilantro, garlic gloves, white onion, red pepper, jalapeno pepper, juice of a lemon, salt and pepper, for an execellent twist on a traditional Mexican sauce.
How To: Origami an impossible shape out of paper
You can learn how to create an impossible shape out of paper. All you need is a piece of paper and scissors. First, you cut along the 2/3 lines of the paper. Then you flip one half of the paper over, and you have created an impossible shape.
How To: Tie a sheetbend rope knot
This may be an alternative to the traditional sheetbend knot, but it works. Try it out-- it's best used to connect two ends of rope together for a strong hold.
How To: Carve a miniature antique Singer sewing machine
Bob Seguin demonstrates how to carve and assemble a mini sewing machine out of basswood. The video walks your through preparing the wood, carving it, painting, and putting the pieces together.
How To: Pick a paint color
Choosing a paint color is a creative and fun way to begin any home decorating project. The right color can easily brighten up a dark room, or create the illusion of more space in smaller areas. For this project, you will need; foam brush,a handful of 6-inch by 4-inch pieces of white cardboard, various paint swatches and a small jar or two of paint samples, which can be picked up at your local home improvement store.
How To: Prepare fish and chips
Fried cod and potatoes complement each other perfectly in this hearty dish. Serve with malt vinegar or tartar sauce. You will need russet potatoes, cod, oil, beer, flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, a large pot or wok for frying, a theromoeter, and a slotted spoon. You can serve the fish and chips with malt vinegar, which is traditional, or with tartar sauce.
How To: Make delicious baked rice pudding
A delicious dessert enjoyed across the globe, rice pudding is a satisfying way to end any meal. Try this traditional rice pudding recipe baked with a sweet meringue topping. You will need long grain rice, milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, and raisins or dried fruit, if desired.
How To: Origami a bear cub
This clip shows you how to make a bear cub. If origami animals are your passion, you can make a bear cub using 2 pieces of paper after watching this video.
How To: Make an original paper origami swan
This clip shows how to make a swan using a single piece of paper. It is broken into separately titled sections with brief written instructions. The video that follows performs those instructions shows the folds and the results of the intermediate steps.
How To: Make a mortise cut into wood
Tim Carter demonstrates two common ways to accomplish a mortise cut into a piece of wood. Limited tools and techniques make for an easy job to accomplish.
How To: Origami a cootie catcher fortune teller
This origami piece is a classic. Scissors, paper, a pen, and a pair of folding hands is all you need. Decorate your cootie and write fortunes to be revealed on the inside. Be sure to give each fortune a color, so people playing can choose one, then give ambigious fortunes to keep people playing again and again.
How To: Do a Baroque bourée from "La Savoye" dance
The Library of Congress video archives brings this Baroque dance lesson demonstration. Follow along with the performers as they show off their traditional moves, dancing a bourée from "La Savoye" dance. It might take a bit of dance practice, but grab your partner, put on some music, and follow the steps. Watch this video traditional dance tutorial and learn how to do a Baroque bourée from "La Savoye" dance.
How To: Dance a Baroque pas de bourée, coupé glissé,& ouverte
The Library of Congress video archives brings this Baroque dance lesson demonstration. Follow along with the performers as they show off their traditional moves, dancing pas de bourée, coupé glissé, and coupé ouvert dances. It might take a bit of dance practice, but grab your partner, put on some music, and follow the steps. Watch this video traditional dance tutorial and learn how to do Baroque pas de bourée, coupé glissé, and coupé ouverte dances.