In this tutorial, learn how to dye your hair blonde if it is naturally dark brown. Dark brown hair is typically the hardest to lighten, and if done wrong you will wind up with orange hair and that is not a good look.
An electromagnet is a fun, cool science experiment that you can easily make at home. In this tutorial, learn how to make a powerful electromagnet with only three pieces! And the best part is, you probably already have these items in your house or garage! So, why not gather some supplies and try making an electromagnet? You will definitely impress your class and friends.
There's nothing like playing outside, especially as a kid. The grass beneath your feet, the blue sky in the air, and the endless amount of possiblity that lies in such a wide open space. This tutorial takes advantage of that space and shows you how to make a simple bottle rocket. Many of the supplies needed are easil found in your home and are usually cheap and inexpensive. So sit back and enjoy! Oh, and please be careful!
In order to make Shooting Stars for Cakes made from Fondant Icing, you will need the following ingredients and supplies: fondant cookie cutters, wire cutters, gumpaste, a pastry brush, icing spatula, glue (or gumpaste with water), a paint brush, a fondant rolling pin, powdered sugar, floral wire, and a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
This is a video tutorial describing how to construct a mini loofah for your dollhouse. The first step is to gather your supplies. You will need a needle, scissors, thread, and tulle. The tulle and the thread should be the same color. Next your tulle should be cut to be 1.5 feet long. Then bunch up the tulle so that it is small and compact just like a loofah. Next you should thread your needle. Next sew the tulle so that it stays in the shape that you would like it to be in. Finally cut off al...
In order to make starter years, for home brewing beer, you will need the following ingredients and supplies: water, sanitizer, DME, scissors, refractometer, a magnetic stir bar, aluminum foil, yeast, and a funnel.
This a video tutorial that is showing its audience how to mix liquid glow stick colors in order to make a white light. The first step is to gather your supplies. To complete this scientific experiment you will need to get a few different glow sticks, preferably red, blue, and green. The next step is to turn all of your glow sticks on. The third step is to cut open the glow sticks and add them to separate cups. Next you can mix the green and the blue light together. Then finally add the red li...
In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to make window cards. Supplies needed are trimmer with scoring blade, Fiskars templates, Fiskars ultra shape xpress, glitter, cardstock and embellishments. Take a 81/2 x 6 inch cardstock , score the center at 3‚Äù mark and fold it. Take a colored paper about ¬O‚Äù smaller than the card, cut out a 2.5 heart with the help of the template and glue it on the card. Then open the card and cut out a 1.5 heart from the center of the 2.5 heart. N...
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In this video, the instructor shows us how to remove acrylic nails quickly and easily. First, remove some of the acrylic using a professional nail tool, you can find this online or at a beauty supply store. Next, take a big bowl of warm water and a small bowl of pure acetone. Soak your nail in each of these for a few minutes. After this, you should be able to gently push the acrylic nail off while it is still wet. Once you have removed the acrylic, brush your nail with cuticle oil to help pre...
we are taught how to make a unique bow tie from an ordinary dollar bill in just a few short steps. There are no tools are supplies necessary, just your fingers and a dollar bill. Folding the bottom up, then again in half. Opening the sides it forms a 'tent' like fold on either side. Fold up bottom, fold end down. Fold the corners to the center, turn around and repeat that same motion. Pull out while grasping the middle. Flatten it out and there you have in your hand a bow tie, created in just...
We learn an easy and fun way to make an origami heart out of a dollar bill. No supplies needed. Just the dollar bill and two capable hands. First fold up the bottom of the bill. Then fold it in half. Fold both sides into triangles bringing them to the middle. Turn over in. Fold in inside corners. Then the outside corners, rounding into a heart. Make sure the creases on the sides are well done. Flatten the paper out with palm to make it completely flat. And there in your hands you have a paper...
In this video from richardfallah we learn how to track a scam email. You can tell a scam from an email that looks a bit funny. So if it's an email that looks like it's from Bank of America, you might see a link to click that actually would take you to another site which is an exact clone of the Bank of America website, but it has a different web address. This is NOT Bank of America! They will try to steal all of your information if you type in your personal information. Whois is a great tool ...
Geoboards are fun tools to teach your child the basic concepts of shapes and how they work in math; any kid would love a gigantic one! Firstly, you need to obtain a pegboard (what they hang merchandise on in hardware and similar stores). They usually come in 4x8' sheets, so you may need to ask an employee to cut one into fourths for you. The fourth piece should have 64 holes in 8 rows of 8, which means you need 64 nuts and bolts to make the board. Assembly is a no-brainer; you and your kids s...
In this Electronics video you will see how to set up the Pocketwizard with a Nikon SB-800 and SB-900. When you use Pocketwizard as a master to trigger the flash, the remote flashes for a working distance of 1600 feet as against 33 feet. First attach a Pocketwizard unit to the flash by using the Velcro stickers. Plug in the cable supplied with the Pocketwizard in the ‘Flash’ slot. Open the rubber door on SB-800 and plug in the other end of the cord into ‘sync’. Turn it ON. When the connection ...
Ilyce Glink with ExpertRealEstateTips tells us about how often home owners ask her "How much should I pay a contractor before he or she starts the job?". The one who will be answering this question is Line Epstein, Vice President of Baker Construction Group. "You should never pay your contractor in full before the entire job is completed" -he says. "Not that he's going to run off with your money, but you want to keep some incentive to get the job done right. You should give a deposit of 5 to ...
This video demonstrates the easiest and fastest smoke bomb that a person can make. Supplies include aluminum foil, standard ping pong ball, a pen or pencil, and a flame lighter. Wrap the ping pong ball with foil, being extra careful not to tear the aluminum foil. Use the pen to create a funnel shape with the foil. Remove the pen. Now, light the bottom while holding the top. The smoke is toxic, so don't inhale. Make sure the smoke bomb is on a non-flammable surface as it gets very hot. Also, w...
This video shows how to make a tiny sunflower from polymer clay. Start with some yellow clay and roll it out using a pasta machine using the number 1 setting on the pasta machine. Wilton cake decorating supplies makes a flower shaped cutter that is designed to cut pieces of fondant, but works well for polymer clay. Make some of the flower shapes and even out the cut edges. You can texturize the flower petals so they are not left completely smooth. Add a piece of brown clay to the middle of th...
It's important to make your kitchen as much like the kitchen the buyers would want as possible. To do that start by cleaning and organizing everything in the kitchen. Completely empty all the horizontal surfaces in the kitchen. Get rid of all the clutter like keys, receipts, notes, and vitamins. Next you will want to organize everything in the cabinets. Line the cabinets with mats and stack up the plates and dishes nice and neat. Sweep and mop the floor and organize the cleaning supplies unde...
To begin you will need to gather the following supplies: needle-nose pliers, wire cutters, two fish hook wires, two head pin wires, and a few beads of your choosing. First take the head pin and string your beads onto the head pin. Once all of the beads are on the head pin bend the top of the pin at a 90 degree angle, then cut the wire about 3-4 cm from the top of the wire. Next use the needle nose pliers and bend the wire into a circle, place the fish hook wire on top of the head pin wire to ...
Jade Jagger from the Woman magazine's 'Make Your Own' edition is going to be showing us how she made her stylish new bracelet. Although her bracelet might look pricey from afar, she used only some basic office and art supplies to make it, such as ribbon, old keys and safety pins. Jade simply puts a bunch of safety pins in to a fluorescent ribbon and then ties some old charms and keys to the ends of the pins. It is easy and anyone can do it. You can have an impressive looking Jade Jagger inspi...
Ever wish you can have your own custom stickers? Well its not that hard and you can find everything you need at many major supplies stores. This video will show you exactly how to make professional vinyl stickers to stick anywhere!
This is a straightforward and easy to follow guide on how to create your own home bar for any type of home get-together. It gives simple tips on the best wines to buy for your home bar, what drinks are good to have already mixed up for your guests, exactly how much alcohol you should buy for your party, and other additional bar supplies such as ice and mixers.
Mark the Shark demonstrates how to replace fishing line on a reel for deep sea fishing. First make sure to thread the fishing line into the guide ends and that you don't miss any. Put the rod in the rod holder so that you have two free hands to work with the line. Thread the line twice in the spool and make a knot to hold the line in place. Pull the line tight so it's snug against the reel and snip off the loose ends. Turn the crank and make sure that the line feeds into the spool very evenly...
If you have a lot of spare buckets lying around your home, it's time to finally put them to use. Join Danny Lipford from dannylipford.com as he walks us through a useful storage method. Danny will be teaching us how to create a simple rack for storing muddy or dirty shoes, using only spare buckets. In his walk through, you will learn how to cut and shape your buckets, as well as the kind of tools you will need to build your shoe rack. You'll definitely save a lot of money on storage supplies ...
If your replacement faucet is not the right size, pick up a connector and fitting from the hardware store. You will also need wrenches. First turn off the water supply. Then, brace the pipe with a pipe wrench. Use another wrench as a lever and remove the faucet. Take a piece of plumber's tape and wrap the brass connector. Make sure you thread the tape in the same direction that you screw on the connector. Screw the connector on by hand and tighten it with a wrench. Use the other wrench to kee...
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Demonstrator Caitlin offers a tutorial on how to remove fake nails you purchased from your local drug or beauty supply store and applied yourself, safely. You start with putting an acetone based nail polish remover in a paper cup and where you soak your nail in the cup. You can then use a tooth pick to get under the 'fake nail' to lift a little if needed. After gap between real nail and fake nail is created, soak again in nail polish remover and then use a paper towel to slowly work/wiggle of...
Elementtattootech of Element Tattoo Supply demonstrates how to properly stretch the skin while giving a tattoo. He notes that he isn't wearing gloves, because he is not actually doing a tattoo in the video. One should always wear gloves when tattooing. If tattooing an arm, grip the other side of the arm (but not too hard, or it might bruise) and it will stretch the skin. Or use the web technique, spreading your fingers over the area. Then the skin will be taut.
Crafter Brenda from Brightlings shows viewers how to make a mermaid wave necklace at home. This project will include certain tools and supplies which are further explained in the video. Any variation of colors can be used but the ones shown in the video give the necklace more of a mermaid ocean type look. This necklace is great for pairing up with your favorite bathing suit for a stroll along the beach or just to wear around the house while you daydream about swimming with the fish.
Gary Bunzer the RV Doctor shows how to avoid potential RV problems by cleaning your electrical hookup cord. Before you connect your RV to an electricity supply, make sure to clean and brighten the metal contacts on your shoreline cord. Use fine-grade steel wool to clean all surface corrosion off your cord's prongs. You can also use sandpaper, emery cloth or any other gentle abrasive. After you get the metal prongs clean and shiny, use a dauber or brush to coat the surface of the prongs with a...
James from J&C Home Repair explains how to fix a bathroom faucet. He shows how to turn off the water supply to the faucets and tells you exactly what tools you will need. He demonstrates how to remove the faucet handle and the valve using common household tools, and recommends taking the parts to the hardware store to make sure you get the correct replacement parts. This video shows that repairing a faucet is a simple job that anyone can do. You don't need to call a plumber for this!
Have a passion for crochet or knitting? This video is perfect for you! The free tutorial offers splendid advice and instructions about making a beautiful solid-striped scarf. Sit down and gather your supplies and prepare to make a cleverly constructed scarf while watching this video. Follow the instructions as precise as you can. Within the hour or so, you can loom knit your own scarf and maybe even a few other items using techniques and skills acquired from this video!
Becca from Amazing Paper Grace demonstrates how to make crepe paper flowers. The supplies needed are a roll of crepe paper, scissors, a ruler, and a sewing machine or needle and thread. Measure a yard of crepe paper and trim it narrower if you want a smaller flower. Use the sewing machine to sew a straight stitch along one edge with the longest stitches. Pull the thread to gather the paper so it curves around to form a flower shape. Layer the curves around in a spiral to form the flower. Feed...
This video describes the process of tuning a tattoo machine. The video starts by explaining the different parts of the tattoo gun. The presenter shows the different settings for the contact screw. For doing outlines the contact screw should have a gap the width of a dime. If you are filling a tattoo in with shading, then adjust the gap to the width of a nickel. The presenter then hooks up the tattoo gun to the power supply and adjusts the voltage to eight volts.
You can create handmade love letters and personal paper gifts by using your very own homemade ink. This video goes in depth on how you can make your own ink at home using an ink stick and ink stone. This is the traditional way that the Chinese make their ink to use in Calligraphy and brush painting. The ink stick is made of soot from burning oil. There are different grades of ink sticks according to the Chinese standard so watch for that when you are purchasing these supplies. The ink stone i...
Almost everyone wants to be a little bit taller. By following the simple stretches and exercises outlined in this video we learn that it's possible to gain that inch or two simply through straightening your spine and posture, and through overall muscle health. Listing a dozen mostly yoga related positions, ranging from the Cobra position to the Yawn stretch to the Downhill, along with supplying health diagrams for each and every one, this video shows you how to get the most out of your body's...
Are you looking for an inexpensive way to make home made crafts? Bonnie has a great new tutorial just for you. In this episode of Bonnie's Creative Place, she will be showing you how to make a cute little turtle using Stampin' up paper punches. The video will provide you with Bonnie's easy to learn process and you will be surprised at how just a few household tools and office supplies are needed in order to make your very own high quality crafts. Don't miss out!
Nothing could be simpler or quicker than this no bake cherry cheesecake. After watching and reading this video you will know how to make a delicious cheesecake that sets in the fridge and not in the oven. All ingredients are listed and pictures of the steps are displayed. Before you begin you will know if you have all the necessary ingredients and all the right supplies. Start now and your family could be enjoying a no bake cherry cheesecake for dessert tonight.
Joann from Emerald City Elegance teaches is how to make a creative business card holder in this short paper craft video.
