How to Encase Bugs as an Easy Craft

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Preserving insects for scientific purposes requires some skill and specialized equipment to ensure the specimens maintain their scientific value. However, encasing bugs for a simple display or as an activity for amateur nature enthusiasts is easy. The simplest way to encase a bug is to place it in a

Homemade Dobsonian Mount

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If you want to get a homemade telescope ready for use, a Dobsonian mount is the simplest way. A Dobsonian mount consists of a flat platform that holds a rotating box. Semi-circular shapes are cut out of the top of the box to hold the altitude bearings (round telescope attachments that allow the tele

How to Make Waxed Bead Bracelets

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Multiple cultures throughout history contributed to different elements of bracelets. The Greeks introduced bracelets with animal charms, Romans contributed a bangle bracelet, and the Indians created bracelets with colorful beads, glass and metals. (See Reference 1) Waxed beads are any material of be

How to Make a Panpipe

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The panpipe, named so for its association with the Greek god Pan, is a popular folk instrument made up of five or more pipes which progressively increase in length. These instruments are usually made of bamboo or some other wood, metal or plastic. With a little preparation, a panpipe can be made at

Master Professional Furniture Maker Does Mediocre Woodworking - Custom Woodworking

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Now my only remaining problem in developing this pricing structure was what to charge as an hourly rate. I'm sure everybody would love to make over $100 an hour, but if you are not a ...

How to Make a Suede Headband

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Suede headbands are fashion accessories from the 60s that are making a comeback. A ready-made headband can cost $20 or more, but you can make one for far less from materials available at your local crafts store or online.

How to Sew a Neck Roll

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Neck rolls are wonderfully versatile inventions. Use one to relieve pain, help you sleep or encourage relaxation on long plane and car trips. Fill it with aromatics, put it in the microwave for a minute or two to for portable aromatherapy therapy or leave it in the freezer for half an hour to help r

How to Clean Paint Remover From Baseboards

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You've applied chemical paint stripper to your old baseboards, hoping to reveal the beautiful hardwood underneath. Now it's a mess. Removing old paint is a painstaking process that often requires repeated applications of chemical paint remover. Use the right tools, take proper precautions and don't

How to Make Drink Coasters Using Contact Paper

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Drink coasters not only protect the surface of furniture, they also add decoration for parties, entertainment, and everyday use. Contact paper helps protect coasters. Contact paper comes on a roll with an adhesive backing. It has a plastic texture that works well to resist moisture from glasses, and

Tutorial on Sewing With Leather

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Leather is luxurious, durable and versatile. The ability to sew leather will help you with craft projects ranging from fashion and home decor to car repairs or horseback riding. Regardless of whether you want to fix the seams of an existing item, add leather embellishments to a piece of clothing or

How to Remove Gold Encased in Acrylic

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While an acrylic coating can protect gold, it must be removed if you want to free the gold. Acrylic is a polymer most often used to provide a protective coating for materials such as gold. While encased in acrylic, the gold will not incur scratches that might affect numismatic value. An organic solv

How to Make a Traditional Indian Dress

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Indian dresses are beautiful pieces of artwork made from buckskin. Even with the numerous Indian tribes, the overall design of the dress stays the same. The decorative aspects of the dress change in different parts of the United States due to the different Indian tribes and animals found in each are

How to Make a Spike-Like Necklace

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A spike-like necklace is a mini-collar necklace that has a set of 13 focal beads of different sizes that form a fan shape. The focal beads are called spikes, Egyptian fan beads or stick beads. The term mini-collar refers to the size of the fan, which is made with 13 beads. Full collar necklaces are

How to Create Stickers for School

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Making your own stickers to demonstrate school spirit, decorate your school for holidays, or to pass among friends is a quick and inexpensive craft project kids will enjoy. Vinyl contact paper, often used for lining cabinet drawers and shelves to protect them from spills and scuffs, is great for mak

How to Make Your Own Hanging Pans on Shelving

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The two parts of keeping a kitchen organized are storing items near where they will be used and keeping the most used items in the most convenient place, according to the University of Illinois Extension. Hanging pots from a shelf makes good use of otherwise empty wall space. Just make sure the shel

How to Make the Cutest Scarf Ever

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Whether it is a fall day where a scarf can be added to an outfit as a fashionable accessory, or a cold winter day where insulation around the neck is necessary, all it takes is a few household items to make one. There are a variety of scarf styles, and attractiveness is in the eye of the beholder, b

Religious Mosaic Crafts for Children

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The use of mosaics is a great way to allow children of all ages to express their creativity as well as their religious beliefs. "Mosaic" is broad term that includes putting together small pieces of any number of materials with various techniques to create pieces of artwork. By basing the...

How to Make Rustic Signs

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Signs can be an important advertising element for any business. Signs can also welcome visitors to your home. Rustic, old-fashioned signs can be particularly appealing and offer a warm welcome to visitors. Designing and building a rustic sign doesn't have to be difficult, even for someone who isn't

DIY: Light Diffusion Panels

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Light diffusion panels are flat rectangular screens that are placed between a photography subject and a light source. Diffusion panels can be one of the most important tools in a photographer's arsenal because they create soft, even light during photo sessions. Do-it-yourself diffusion panels

How to Close the Ends of Jewelry

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Handmade jewelry expresses a person's artistic style and personality. With nylon-coated wire, known as flex wire, as its typical base, handmade jewelry is a craft anyone can learn using colorful beads and simple designs. But beading is only half the process. Learning how to close the ends of jewelry