Archive for the ‘Crafts’ Category

How to Make an Animation

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

An animation is a series of frames which, when played together, give the appearance that the objects or people contained within the frames is moving. These frames can be made of paper, such as with a flip book, but frames also can be made of film, or frames may consist of a series of digital images....

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How to Make Shoes

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

The art form of those who make shoes, or cobblers and shoemakers, is an impressive and difficult task. While the attention to detail is crucial, this is a rewarding skill that with a little practice, nearly anyone can master. This article will follow the subsequent pattern to detail how to make shoe...

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How to Make Arrowheads

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Learn the Ancient Art of Flint Knapping For students of Native American culture and history, making traditional flint arrowheads and spearheads is a fun, fascinating hobby. What follows is a step-by-step guide for making your first arrowhead. 1. Picking a Rock The first step in making an arrowhead i...

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How to Make Slime

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Creating homemade slime is a great activity to do with children. It can be a lifesaver on a rainy day when the kids are restless, a memorable activity at a child’s party, or a featured part of a creepy Halloween event. But perhaps most importantly, how to make slime can also be used to introdu...

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How to Make Flubber

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Flubber is one of the most intriguing of substances, which is what makes learning how to make flubber so much fun. It is a silicon polymer that when handled gently exhibits a gooey disposition, allowing it to run and creep over hands, onto tables, and puddle on the floor like a liquid. This behavior...

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How to Make Homemade Silly Putty

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

If you’re looking for some good old fashioned fun, making homemade Silly Putty has to be one of the easiest ways to make fun happen fast, easily and very affordable. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make it and have it available for any time play. Start out by putting on some old cl...

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How to Write Calligraphy

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Learn how to write calligraphy, to improve your pen stroke or to master a skill that few others know. Your penmanship improves with your mastery of calligraphic arts, while you’ll be able to pen special messages to friends. Of course, some readers might be wondering what calligraphy even is. W...

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How to Make 3D Glasses

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

“Certainly every film I’m planning to do will be in 3-D.” –James Cameron 3D movies are better than 2D movies. And you can watch television with 3D glasses and improve your tv-watching experience too. 3D glasses work because the differently colored lenses enhance our depth per...

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How to Make Salt Dough

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

How to Make Salt Dough Many crafts involve modeling clay or other air hardening clays and are great for children. But with recent concerns over toy safety and lead content, not all parents want to use commercial modeling clays. Many adults are looking for a less expensive, more natural, air drying c...

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How to Make Lip Gloss

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

“Guys would sleep with a bicycle if it had the right color lip gloss on.” –Tori Amos How to Make Lip Gloss Making lip gloss with simple household materials is entertaining and easy. And by creating lip gloss from scratch, you can control the ingredients, avoiding preservatives, art...

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