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How to Wind a Singer Bobbin
A bobbin is a small spool of thread that sits beneath the needle in a sewing machine. The needle thread and the bobbin thread lock together to create the sewing machine stitch. Bobbins must be wound correctly to keep the correct tension on the thread, which makes a smooth stitch. If you've forgotten
Instructions for Making a Neck Pillow
Neck pillows are helpful in bringing relief from headaches and chronic neck pain. They are also a handy travel accessory for long automobile, airplane and bus trips. While several styles are readily available in health, fitness and department stores, it is easy to make one inexpensively. All you nee
List of Lanyard Stitches
You can use lanyard---also known as gimp, boondoggle, scoubidou or plastic craft lace---to create a variety of crafts, such as keychains, zipper pulls and bracelets. Different stitches weave the lanyard together in various patterns, including boxes, circles and corkscrews. Combine...
How to Learn Ikebana
Most households in Japan contain at least one flower arrangement, marked with the simplicity and elegance that is known as Ikebana.The Japanese love of harmony and balance is always apparent in Ikebana, where all types of plant material, including seed pods and withered leaves, are used to create a
How to Make Miniature Molds
Because all the components for miniature molds are small, this is a good scale to practice mold making. The first mold of any mold-making endeavor is called a test or waste mold because it is used to evaluate the details obtained through casting. After refining your clay object to be cast, the maste
How to Make a Bunny Out of Balloons
Making balloon animals is entertaining for young and old people alike. This hobby can be useful as a part-time job--entertaining children at birthday parties, craft fairs or by working restaurants where you go from table to table and make balloon animals for tips. Making a bunny out of balloons is o
Activities for the Story of Peter Cottontail
Thornton W. Burgess co-wrote the television special "Here Comes Peter Cottontail" in 1971. When teaching the story of Peter Cottontail to your classroom, you can prepare a few activities for the children to do. Activities are an exciting way to teach the children more about the story. Persuade the c
How to Cut Shapes out of Paper
1Hold the scissors with the thumb and index fingers in the handles.2Rest the scissors against the index finger.3Place the item paper in between the blades of the scissors.4Feed the paper into the scissors, moving the scissors only up and down, not forward.5Cut around the outside or border...
How to Attach a Mounting Board for Roman Shades
Traditional Roman shades use a mounting board called a batten to attach the Roman shade to the window. This batten can be mounted inside the window casing or above and outside on the window trim. Typically the batten is mounted inside when possible to present the cleanest and most pleasing appearanc
How to Design Your Own Cardboard Pamphlet Holders
Cardboard pamphlet holders are not only ideal for presenting pamphlets and brochures to customers in an accessible manner, but they can also help keep your promotional materials organized. Create your own cardboard pamphlet holders with budget-friendly materials and decorate them to match your compa
How to Bead Jelly Thumb Thimbles
Jelly thumb thimbles are available in a wide range of colors. The thimble itself is made from a silicone substance that makes it fun to play with and an ideal additive to a beaded necklace or bracelet. The process to bead the thimble onto a necklace or bracelet is simple, using a sharp beading needl
Video: Halloween Crafts: Attaching Eyes to Spider
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Alright now we are ready to start adding some features to our spider and you're going to want to select a pair of googley eyes. I've got two here. Again I'm using just a tacky glue or an Elmer's glue, either of those is fine, and you're just going to place a dab of...
How to Make a Slimming Clay Body Wrap
Lose inches and toxins from your body with this easy to make, luxurious body wrap with safe, natural ingredients. Read on to learn more.
How to Bead a Scallop Necklace
Jewelry making uses a variety of mediums, including gemstone and beads. Designing patterns for specific items, such as necklaces, can seem a bit intimidating. Most designers use a beading loom to work out border treatments such as scallops. The loom saves time and allows the designer the opportunity
How to Make a Parrot Mask
Children thrive when they get a chance to express their creativity. Parents and teachers can take advantage of this by helping their child develop a mask that stands out like the bright colors of a parrot. Create a parrot mask for costume parties or any Halloween-themed activities.
What Makes Up Egg Shells?
Egg shells come in many colors and sizes, but they all consist of the same major components. The egg shell's function is to protect the developing bird embryo inside and to provide it with the calcium it needs to grow.
How to Appraise a Picture
You may have heard of someone finding a valuable painting at a thrift store or yard sale. You may have also watched "Antiques Road Show" and watched as someone discovered that the old painting or portrait he was keeping in a dusty corner of the attic was painted by a master or was of someone quite f
How to Make the Glue Strip Sticky Again on Allure Flooring
Allure flooring is a plank-style flooring that is available in a variety of shades and finishes. One of the selling factors of Allure flooring is its "grip strip." This strip is an adhesive area on the underside of each plank. Installing Allure flooring is an easy process compared to many
Projects With Swiss Dots
Swiss dot fabric has developed a strong following because of its flexibility and durability with sewing. The sheer cotton fabric is light, but deceptively strong. Depending on what you want to make, Swiss dots work well in a number of clothing and other sewing projects -- and may just be what you ne