If you do not have the budget and you want to make your own stunt dummy, you do not have to worry, for making one of your own is very easy with spending less than twenty dollars. The result is guaranteed to satisfy all your cliff jumping, fighting and car crashing needs.
The first step is to buy an old manikin in a clothing store; some of them actually just give them away. You need just the manikin’s torso in making your own stunt dummy. If they gave out the entire manikin, a little amputation would not be much trouble. Next, visit a costume shop for wigs and Styrofoam head. Clerks may find it strange due to the rare request if you ask them to buy one of the heads. Again, some of them gave this item free.
Next, you have to stuff the limbs; remember not to make the arms and legs over stuffed that they cannot move. You can ask some upholstery shops for they scrap foam they are about to throw away. Do not hesitate to ask them for it; because it is you who is giving the favor.
Tape the head securely on the neck, if you need you stunt dummy to look more realistic, you can put mask on the face but normally a regular hat can do the job. Apply tape to connect the legs and the shoes and fill latex gloves with air and tape it to the sleeves, you can add cloth gloves if you want a different color for the hands. Now, stuff the pant legs and sleeves with the foam you gathered.
Finally, give your dummy the wardrobe of your choice, securely tape it to the torso, and keep them in place. Now you have a life-like dummy strong enough to be thrown from high windows. Remember to bring a tape to reattach shoes and heads. They are more like to fall off from several stunts.
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How can I make a scripture scrapbook ?
Scripture scrapbook or faith-booking is adding scripture in a scrapbook. It is not like creating a scrapbook, but making an album as well, so you will need general supplies and knowledge to complete this project. To make a scripture scrapbook, you will need a seven by seven album, scrapbooking supplies, pen, bible, lined paper and pictures.
The first step in making a scripture scrapbook is planning the album. A seven by seven album is highly recommended for you can attach four by six photos in it along with your verses. Then, you should consider how your album to go like an ABC verse or a picture with a verse. The album’s style is up to you.
After you figure out the kind of album you want, you can start choosing the pictures for your scripture scrapbook. It is best to have the picture first before the verses so you can easily match it. This method is also time-consuming for you are able to put the correct verses on the right picture. After you get all the pictures, you need to mark them with numbers on the back.
You can now start matching your pictures with verses you like to use. Then, get your lined paper and write the number of your pictures along with the verse you attach on it. Just write the book for now and not the whole verse. This may take some time to complete for there are many verses in the bible to choose from.
After organizing the pictures along with verses that goes with them, you can put the album together. Like in a regular scrapbook, scrap your album’s pages, set it up with your desired background, photo and the verse. Now, write the verses word for word. You can have your verses handwritten, printed from a computer or write it just somewhere in your album page.
If you are finished with your project and want to switch or change pictures, make a plan first and you will find it easy. Scrapbook is how you want your page to look like and scripture scrapbooking is just the same. Once you placed all your pictures and verses, you can enjoy your scrapbook from with scripture.
The first step in making a scripture scrapbook is planning the album. A seven by seven album is highly recommended for you can attach four by six photos in it along with your verses. Then, you should consider how your album to go like an ABC verse or a picture with a verse. The album’s style is up to you.
After you figure out the kind of album you want, you can start choosing the pictures for your scripture scrapbook. It is best to have the picture first before the verses so you can easily match it. This method is also time-consuming for you are able to put the correct verses on the right picture. After you get all the pictures, you need to mark them with numbers on the back.
You can now start matching your pictures with verses you like to use. Then, get your lined paper and write the number of your pictures along with the verse you attach on it. Just write the book for now and not the whole verse. This may take some time to complete for there are many verses in the bible to choose from.
After organizing the pictures along with verses that goes with them, you can put the album together. Like in a regular scrapbook, scrap your album’s pages, set it up with your desired background, photo and the verse. Now, write the verses word for word. You can have your verses handwritten, printed from a computer or write it just somewhere in your album page.
If you are finished with your project and want to switch or change pictures, make a plan first and you will find it easy. Scrapbook is how you want your page to look like and scripture scrapbooking is just the same. Once you placed all your pictures and verses, you can enjoy your scrapbook from with scripture.
How can I make a memorabilia clock ?
If you want a functional home décor and make you remember good memories, why not create your own memorabilia clock? You can tell time while going back the good stuff he you experience with someone or somewhere. Everything you want on the face of your clock is up to you, like photos, theme and memorabilia.
To make your own memorabilia clock, you will need a plain clock, pen, card stock, papers with pattern, memorabilia, photos, adhesives, decoration of your choice and scissors. You can use and old clock that still works or you can buy one that you can pull out together to get in its face.
First, remove the clock part. Make sure to remember how to put it back together, or you can take notes of it. You can purchase clocks that you can easily alter in scrapbooking stores or crafts shops. Use the clock’s glass cover as your outline’s size. Make a cut out from a card stock with the same size as the clock’s cover. Stick memorabilia, layers of papers with the desired patterns and photos as you create scrapbooks but with a round shape. You can just use photos that you want and anything that can remind you of something fun. Make sure that you attach all your stuff in the clock evenly to avoid hindrance on the hands of the clock.
You will definitely have fun doing this project. Play with photos to make it more fun and meaningful. You can position pictures on the clock’s numbers, make photo collage with picture layers or just a single enlarged picture to cover the whole face. Place some decorations on the outer side of the clock as well.
Once you are satisfied and finished with your clock’s face, punch a hole in the middle of your layout for the clock part. Lay your work on the clock’ face and put it back together, make sure that everything is working properly before you close the clock back.
To make your own memorabilia clock, you will need a plain clock, pen, card stock, papers with pattern, memorabilia, photos, adhesives, decoration of your choice and scissors. You can use and old clock that still works or you can buy one that you can pull out together to get in its face.
First, remove the clock part. Make sure to remember how to put it back together, or you can take notes of it. You can purchase clocks that you can easily alter in scrapbooking stores or crafts shops. Use the clock’s glass cover as your outline’s size. Make a cut out from a card stock with the same size as the clock’s cover. Stick memorabilia, layers of papers with the desired patterns and photos as you create scrapbooks but with a round shape. You can just use photos that you want and anything that can remind you of something fun. Make sure that you attach all your stuff in the clock evenly to avoid hindrance on the hands of the clock.
You will definitely have fun doing this project. Play with photos to make it more fun and meaningful. You can position pictures on the clock’s numbers, make photo collage with picture layers or just a single enlarged picture to cover the whole face. Place some decorations on the outer side of the clock as well.
Once you are satisfied and finished with your clock’s face, punch a hole in the middle of your layout for the clock part. Lay your work on the clock’ face and put it back together, make sure that everything is working properly before you close the clock back.
How can I knit without pain ?
Knitting is a great hobby that allows you to produce great items without spending too much money. However, if you knit for a long period, especially if you’re working on large projects, your hands, fingers, arms, back and shoulders would start to hurt. Fortunately, you can prevent these pains from happening if you follow these useful tips:
1) Use circular needles for large projects – If you’re working on an adult-sized sweater or any project that needs over 150 stitches using size 8 needles, it is recommended that you use circular needles to reduce the tension on your shoulders and back, allowing distribution of weight evenly.
2) Do your stretching – It may be funny to think that you have to do stretching, even if knitting should be a relaxing task. However, stretching your fingers before you start knitting can really help relieve pain. Stretch them as wide as possible and grip your hand into a fist. Repeat twice or if necessary. Depending on the project at hand, do this every half an hour or as much as possible. If you’re working on a large project, you can stretch your fingers after every row.
3) Watch your posture – Many people slouch down while knitting assuming they are relaxed in such a position. However, slouching could add tension to your shoulders and back, particularly if you don’t maintain good posture for a long period.
4) Take breaks – After an hour or two of working, get up and walk around. Perform simple stretching exercises for your back. This would keep your back from straining back when you’ve finished a day of knitting. If you’re watching TV while knitting, you can use commercial breaks as your own break time.
5) Mind your nails – Short and filed nails keep them from cutting into your palm when knitting. Some people even bruise their hands if they keep nails too long. If you prefer to keep your nails long, you can just adjust how you hold the needles.
These tips can prevent body aches and pains after several hours of knitting. As long as you keep these in mind while working on a project, you’ll never have to suffer from knitting the hours away.
1) Use circular needles for large projects – If you’re working on an adult-sized sweater or any project that needs over 150 stitches using size 8 needles, it is recommended that you use circular needles to reduce the tension on your shoulders and back, allowing distribution of weight evenly.
2) Do your stretching – It may be funny to think that you have to do stretching, even if knitting should be a relaxing task. However, stretching your fingers before you start knitting can really help relieve pain. Stretch them as wide as possible and grip your hand into a fist. Repeat twice or if necessary. Depending on the project at hand, do this every half an hour or as much as possible. If you’re working on a large project, you can stretch your fingers after every row.
3) Watch your posture – Many people slouch down while knitting assuming they are relaxed in such a position. However, slouching could add tension to your shoulders and back, particularly if you don’t maintain good posture for a long period.
4) Take breaks – After an hour or two of working, get up and walk around. Perform simple stretching exercises for your back. This would keep your back from straining back when you’ve finished a day of knitting. If you’re watching TV while knitting, you can use commercial breaks as your own break time.
5) Mind your nails – Short and filed nails keep them from cutting into your palm when knitting. Some people even bruise their hands if they keep nails too long. If you prefer to keep your nails long, you can just adjust how you hold the needles.
These tips can prevent body aches and pains after several hours of knitting. As long as you keep these in mind while working on a project, you’ll never have to suffer from knitting the hours away.
How can I fix leather cracks ?
Leather is flesh that has no capabilities of healing but you can strengthen it. If a leather cracks, you can smooth it to look vintage and it will still be functional however, the cracks remain. Fixing leather crack is very easy. The materials you need are shoe dauber, leather restoration cream, mink oil, smooth, large spoon, glycerin saddle soap and a dryer sheet or silk.
Start by brushing off unwanted particles and dirt on the leather with a shoe brush. Wash it with glycerin saddle soap with a shoe dauber on your hands. You can find a glycerin saddle soap in a tack shop. You do not have to soak it through, but if you are working on old shoes or belt, you have to work on the saddle soap to make the leather flexible. You can stuff newspaper inside if you are fixing a leather shoe to make the job easier.
After the saddle soap, let the leather thoroughly dry naturally. You will find it dry but creamy and the flexibility of it will remain. Daub the cracked part of the leather with mink oil paste and you will see that the cracks lessen its depth. Lay the leather on a flat surface if you are working on a belt makes sure that the stuffed newspaper is tight for shoes.
Treat the leather with desired conditioner once you are finished with the cracks. If you are working on upholstery, use a conditioner that contains moisturizers. Do not treat leather with shoe polish, use shoe cream to make the cracks blend on the entire item and no longer be visible.
If you are working with a thoroughly cracked item, dryer sheet or silk cut it an inch larger than the crack on all sides and apply leather glue on the item. Ease the cut out onto the item with a spatula while the glue is still wet. Push the crack until both end meets and let it dry before you apply mink oil.
Start by brushing off unwanted particles and dirt on the leather with a shoe brush. Wash it with glycerin saddle soap with a shoe dauber on your hands. You can find a glycerin saddle soap in a tack shop. You do not have to soak it through, but if you are working on old shoes or belt, you have to work on the saddle soap to make the leather flexible. You can stuff newspaper inside if you are fixing a leather shoe to make the job easier.
After the saddle soap, let the leather thoroughly dry naturally. You will find it dry but creamy and the flexibility of it will remain. Daub the cracked part of the leather with mink oil paste and you will see that the cracks lessen its depth. Lay the leather on a flat surface if you are working on a belt makes sure that the stuffed newspaper is tight for shoes.
Treat the leather with desired conditioner once you are finished with the cracks. If you are working on upholstery, use a conditioner that contains moisturizers. Do not treat leather with shoe polish, use shoe cream to make the cracks blend on the entire item and no longer be visible.
If you are working with a thoroughly cracked item, dryer sheet or silk cut it an inch larger than the crack on all sides and apply leather glue on the item. Ease the cut out onto the item with a spatula while the glue is still wet. Push the crack until both end meets and let it dry before you apply mink oil.
How can I make a birdfeeder ?
Wildlife comes out to play in springtime; birds will be looking for food to feed their young ones in the nest. Let us help them by providing them a place to get their food. A little effort is all we need for materials needed is already available at your own home. The things we need is a gallon milk jug, one small dowel, small funnel, glue, scissors and any items that you can use as decoration like markers, stickers, leaves, flowers or glitter glue.
You can start by washing the milk jug thoroughly and let it completely dry. Cut holes on both side of the jug, you can use the jug’s texture as a guide to cut your holes. Now, make a smaller hole under the first hole that you just cut. The small holes are for the wooden dowel where the birds can seat while eating at the feeder. Insert your wooden dowel on the small holes all the way to the other side of the jug.
Decorate the jug with materials available, you can ask for some help from your kids in decorating the feeder. If you used glue, let it dry first, start pouring the bird food inside the jug with a funnel, and seal it if you are done. Remember to supervise you kid while they decorate the bird feeder, especially when they handle scissors and other tools and materials that can harm them.
Finally, choose the best location for your bird feeder. Make sure it is not too low for birds might get scared with others at their level. Place it high enough for you to reach if ever a refill is needed. You can place it in your back porch so you can watch the birds visiting your feeder.
You can start by washing the milk jug thoroughly and let it completely dry. Cut holes on both side of the jug, you can use the jug’s texture as a guide to cut your holes. Now, make a smaller hole under the first hole that you just cut. The small holes are for the wooden dowel where the birds can seat while eating at the feeder. Insert your wooden dowel on the small holes all the way to the other side of the jug.
Decorate the jug with materials available, you can ask for some help from your kids in decorating the feeder. If you used glue, let it dry first, start pouring the bird food inside the jug with a funnel, and seal it if you are done. Remember to supervise you kid while they decorate the bird feeder, especially when they handle scissors and other tools and materials that can harm them.
Finally, choose the best location for your bird feeder. Make sure it is not too low for birds might get scared with others at their level. Place it high enough for you to reach if ever a refill is needed. You can place it in your back porch so you can watch the birds visiting your feeder.
How can I choose a needlepoint project ?
One type of the needlework done on an open-fabric, canvas or grid-like fabric is needlepoint. The stitches in needlepoint are diagonally across or parallel to the thread of the canvas. In starting a needlepoint project, you will need scissors, yarns, needlepoint kit, needlepoint canvases, masking tape, embroidery floss, embroidery hoops, embroidery frames tapestry needles, ruler, dressmaker shears and needlepoint patterns.
If you have no experience regarding needlepoint, it will be useful to search for some information of needlepoint projects and ideas in a bookstore, internet, libraries or craft stores. Then, choose a project that you desire, like wall hanging, pillows or eyeglass casing.
You should get the project that goes with complete instructions and list of materials needed or you can even get a kit complete with manual and needed materials to complete a certain project. You should also consider your skills in the project that you pick. If it is your first time, you can select a project that requires one basic stitch and you can get a more challenging project as you gain experience.
Considering the time to complete a certain project is also vital. There are projects that take months to finish like rugs and wall hangings. Ask yourself first if you are likely to be frustrated with a task that needs patience. Start by picking a project for beginners and make a decision if the craft that you want to excel on is needlecraft.
Choosing a needlepoint project will be easy. You can get patterns with the suggested skill level. You can create your own needlepoint design as soon as you grow more experience with needlepoint patterns and kits.
If you have no experience regarding needlepoint, it will be useful to search for some information of needlepoint projects and ideas in a bookstore, internet, libraries or craft stores. Then, choose a project that you desire, like wall hanging, pillows or eyeglass casing.
You should get the project that goes with complete instructions and list of materials needed or you can even get a kit complete with manual and needed materials to complete a certain project. You should also consider your skills in the project that you pick. If it is your first time, you can select a project that requires one basic stitch and you can get a more challenging project as you gain experience.
Considering the time to complete a certain project is also vital. There are projects that take months to finish like rugs and wall hangings. Ask yourself first if you are likely to be frustrated with a task that needs patience. Start by picking a project for beginners and make a decision if the craft that you want to excel on is needlecraft.
Choosing a needlepoint project will be easy. You can get patterns with the suggested skill level. You can create your own needlepoint design as soon as you grow more experience with needlepoint patterns and kits.
How can I carve a marionette ?
Carving marionettes is a task that needs the right kind of wood, combined with your free time and a lot of patience. It is a very entertaining project with an entertaining result. In carving marionettes, you will need wood, soft stuffing and muslin, hammer, paper Mache, dowels, sand paper, copper wire, adhesive tape and screw eyes.
You can start by choosing the right kind of wood for the project. Soft white pine wood is normally use because it holds the cut and can be shaped easily. For the head of the marionette, you can use paper Mache, you will find it hard to carve head from wood so you can just mold it out. Then, shape the hip pieces and shoulders, hips can be at any depth and width but the shoulders should be extended just under the armpits. Remember to make a slope on the shoulder with a hallow section to fit the head.
Take measurements for the legs and cut the dowel, narrow them at the bottom where you will position the feet. Use hinges for the knees and thighs after you cut the dowels in length. Again, mold some paper Mache for feet and add some wooden heels on the bottom. Cut some more dowels for the lower arms and use stuffed muslin attached to both ends of the lower arms and the body. The hands will also be paper Mache mold.
Finally, string the marionettes by connecting a copper wire on the arms head and legs with screw eyes, and connect it on the back and shoulders to make it move. Do not worry about the head; it will be supported once the wires are attached.
You can start by choosing the right kind of wood for the project. Soft white pine wood is normally use because it holds the cut and can be shaped easily. For the head of the marionette, you can use paper Mache, you will find it hard to carve head from wood so you can just mold it out. Then, shape the hip pieces and shoulders, hips can be at any depth and width but the shoulders should be extended just under the armpits. Remember to make a slope on the shoulder with a hallow section to fit the head.
Take measurements for the legs and cut the dowel, narrow them at the bottom where you will position the feet. Use hinges for the knees and thighs after you cut the dowels in length. Again, mold some paper Mache for feet and add some wooden heels on the bottom. Cut some more dowels for the lower arms and use stuffed muslin attached to both ends of the lower arms and the body. The hands will also be paper Mache mold.
Finally, string the marionettes by connecting a copper wire on the arms head and legs with screw eyes, and connect it on the back and shoulders to make it move. Do not worry about the head; it will be supported once the wires are attached.
How can I build a barbie house ?
There are many Barbie houses in the market, but most of them are too small for all the accessories and furniture and a bigger Barbie house is too expensive. Building your own Barbie house will be the answer to all of these. The great thing about making your own Barbie house is that you can apply desired decoration and as big as you need.
Building a Barbie house is very easy with the right tools and materials. First, prepare cardboard, bookcases, brushes, paints, glues, saws or knife, carpets and wallpaper. Then, figure out how big you want your Barbie house to be and how many rooms and floors you need.
You can use plastic bookcase with the number of floors you desire, remove the shelf and place it beside your Barbie house to make an adjoining floor. Pull together the bookcase according to the direction. Install the carpet in the floor, cut the carpet to size and glue it. Next, make side and back walls from thin wood or cardboard. You can use the same materials to make interior walls.
Install wallpaper on all walls. You can use scrap wallpapers or you can use any colored paper of your desire. After you finish the wallpaper installation, you can start cutting holes for doors and windows. Install wall from cut cardboard to the bookcase with a glue and screw wood walls to the bookcase. Wedge in the wood or cardboard for the interior walls.
Remember to check the shelves of your bookcase’s height for the Barbie to stand up and you have enough room for the accessories. Also consider the size of the doors; it should be big enough, appropriate for your Barbie’s height.
Building a Barbie house is very easy with the right tools and materials. First, prepare cardboard, bookcases, brushes, paints, glues, saws or knife, carpets and wallpaper. Then, figure out how big you want your Barbie house to be and how many rooms and floors you need.
You can use plastic bookcase with the number of floors you desire, remove the shelf and place it beside your Barbie house to make an adjoining floor. Pull together the bookcase according to the direction. Install the carpet in the floor, cut the carpet to size and glue it. Next, make side and back walls from thin wood or cardboard. You can use the same materials to make interior walls.
Install wallpaper on all walls. You can use scrap wallpapers or you can use any colored paper of your desire. After you finish the wallpaper installation, you can start cutting holes for doors and windows. Install wall from cut cardboard to the bookcase with a glue and screw wood walls to the bookcase. Wedge in the wood or cardboard for the interior walls.
Remember to check the shelves of your bookcase’s height for the Barbie to stand up and you have enough room for the accessories. Also consider the size of the doors; it should be big enough, appropriate for your Barbie’s height.
What are the techniques in polymer clay ?
Polymer clay is a craft material used in making figurines, vases, miniature models, jewelries and beads. Polymer clays comes in different pastel colors, translucent and bold colors, which look like glass when harden. With simple techniques, you can make almost endless projects from polymer clays.
To start with your polymer clay project, you need to prepare wax paper, rolling pin or any glass cylinder, glass metal or wood object, sharp knife or a toothpick for cutting the clay and of course, polymer clay in different colors. You can get polymer clay in any craft shop near your location. Polymer clay comes in a variety of brands; you can read the instructions if you are having a hard time what polymer clay to choose.
Have your working space ready, it should have a flat surface. Lay out a wax paper to make your workspace easy to clean, especially if your working space is on a table or a desk. Then, position your tools where you can easily grab them even without looking at it. There are tools specifically made to cut and roll polymer clays but you can definitely improvise. You can use a glass bottle with a flat texture to roll your clay and a sharp knife or a toothpick to cut.
You can mix polymer clay together if you want a different color for your design. Connect to polymer clays, cut both surface, and securely press it together. If they fall off while baking, you can use a glue to attach them together. If you are working on a large project, you can conserve clay by making an aluminum foil base to be covered by a thin layer of polymer clay instead of creating solid clay.
The baking normally takes about fifteen minutes under three hundred degrees depending on the thickness of your project. You can read the baking instructions that go with your polymer clay to be sure. Remember to allow the baked polymer clay to cool completely before handling.
To start with your polymer clay project, you need to prepare wax paper, rolling pin or any glass cylinder, glass metal or wood object, sharp knife or a toothpick for cutting the clay and of course, polymer clay in different colors. You can get polymer clay in any craft shop near your location. Polymer clay comes in a variety of brands; you can read the instructions if you are having a hard time what polymer clay to choose.
Have your working space ready, it should have a flat surface. Lay out a wax paper to make your workspace easy to clean, especially if your working space is on a table or a desk. Then, position your tools where you can easily grab them even without looking at it. There are tools specifically made to cut and roll polymer clays but you can definitely improvise. You can use a glass bottle with a flat texture to roll your clay and a sharp knife or a toothpick to cut.
You can mix polymer clay together if you want a different color for your design. Connect to polymer clays, cut both surface, and securely press it together. If they fall off while baking, you can use a glue to attach them together. If you are working on a large project, you can conserve clay by making an aluminum foil base to be covered by a thin layer of polymer clay instead of creating solid clay.
The baking normally takes about fifteen minutes under three hundred degrees depending on the thickness of your project. You can read the baking instructions that go with your polymer clay to be sure. Remember to allow the baked polymer clay to cool completely before handling.
How can I make my own 3d space picture ?
Most parents want all the help they can get in assisting kids who run around the needs in making a 3D space model for their school project. It is very easy to create a 3D space model; all you need are some tips and the right materials, such as newspapers, glue, small paper sack, clear coat varnish or fixatives, tape, square or heavy cardboards, paint and cardboard tubes.
Lay the newspapers out onto your workspace to keep your floor protected. Place the heavy cardboard on the center of the newspapers. Attach crumpled newspapers, cardboard tubes and inflated paper sacks in your heavy cardboard using a tape or glue. Make sure to plan the positions of your materials before you permanently attach them to your heavy cardboard. Then use a small amount of tape to see how you want your shapes and objects appear on your background.
Allow the glue to dry before you continue to work on your project. Depending on the kind of glue you used, it may take a whole day for your model to dry completely. You can now paint your cardboard and make it come alive. Paint the heavy cardboard black or dark blue to shape up the planets you would attached to your background.
Paint your shapes attached on your background to make it more alive and visible. Remember to be on a well-ventilated area when you are painting, especially when using spray paints. After you let the paint dry, apply a coat of varnish or any fixative to protect your work. Remember to use craft glue to affix your space junk instead of super glue. If you want you 3D space model to function as a mobile, you can attach your planets through strings. Encourage your kids to give suggestions and inputs while making the project to make them feel involved.
Lay the newspapers out onto your workspace to keep your floor protected. Place the heavy cardboard on the center of the newspapers. Attach crumpled newspapers, cardboard tubes and inflated paper sacks in your heavy cardboard using a tape or glue. Make sure to plan the positions of your materials before you permanently attach them to your heavy cardboard. Then use a small amount of tape to see how you want your shapes and objects appear on your background.
Allow the glue to dry before you continue to work on your project. Depending on the kind of glue you used, it may take a whole day for your model to dry completely. You can now paint your cardboard and make it come alive. Paint the heavy cardboard black or dark blue to shape up the planets you would attached to your background.
Paint your shapes attached on your background to make it more alive and visible. Remember to be on a well-ventilated area when you are painting, especially when using spray paints. After you let the paint dry, apply a coat of varnish or any fixative to protect your work. Remember to use craft glue to affix your space junk instead of super glue. If you want you 3D space model to function as a mobile, you can attach your planets through strings. Encourage your kids to give suggestions and inputs while making the project to make them feel involved.
What is Tie-Dye ?
Tie-dye is a method for dying natural fabrics that creates colorful and interesting patterns. The method includes folding, pleating or crumpling the fabric into different patterns then tying it with string. Soaking the fabric in vats of dye and the tied part will get uneven distribution of color creating different kind of patterns after wrung out and rinsed.
It is very important to get natural fabric in making a tie-dye, for synthetic materials do not accept dye. Cotton is the best fabric in making a tie-dye. You can also do tie-dye in silk scarves, blouses, bed sheets, pants and skirts.
Most people use three colors in their tie-dye, but you can also use multiple colors to your heart’s desire. If you will be using several colors, make sure to pick colors that will complement with each other to make the color blending get interesting result. Vats should be prepared in plastic tubs or bucket ahead of time before doing the tie-dye and prepare a pot for heating your dye mixture.
The first step in doing tie-dye includes soaking the fabric in soda ash, make sure to wear protective glove throughout the tie-dye process. Use half cup of soda ash per gallon of water, soak the fabric in the solution for five to ten minutes, occasionally turning the fabric. Remove the excess water after you wrung out the fabric; make sure to keep the fabric wet. The techniques in folding the fabric determine the result pattern in tie-dye. There are books regarding the instruction for folding that beginners can use.
With the material tied, you can start soaking into hot vat with the lightest color first. Leave the fabric for ten minutes before thoroughly rinsing it with warm water after moving it to another vat with different color. Depending on the desired pattern and color result, the longer you soak the fabric the deeper the color. The temperature of the vat also affects in color absorption. You can also partially dip the fabric if desired.
After the tie-dye process, rinse the tied fabric with warm water until the water runs clear. Finally, untie the fabric and wash it with mild detergent and cold water. For regular care, wash separately with cold water.
It is very important to get natural fabric in making a tie-dye, for synthetic materials do not accept dye. Cotton is the best fabric in making a tie-dye. You can also do tie-dye in silk scarves, blouses, bed sheets, pants and skirts.
Most people use three colors in their tie-dye, but you can also use multiple colors to your heart’s desire. If you will be using several colors, make sure to pick colors that will complement with each other to make the color blending get interesting result. Vats should be prepared in plastic tubs or bucket ahead of time before doing the tie-dye and prepare a pot for heating your dye mixture.
The first step in doing tie-dye includes soaking the fabric in soda ash, make sure to wear protective glove throughout the tie-dye process. Use half cup of soda ash per gallon of water, soak the fabric in the solution for five to ten minutes, occasionally turning the fabric. Remove the excess water after you wrung out the fabric; make sure to keep the fabric wet. The techniques in folding the fabric determine the result pattern in tie-dye. There are books regarding the instruction for folding that beginners can use.
With the material tied, you can start soaking into hot vat with the lightest color first. Leave the fabric for ten minutes before thoroughly rinsing it with warm water after moving it to another vat with different color. Depending on the desired pattern and color result, the longer you soak the fabric the deeper the color. The temperature of the vat also affects in color absorption. You can also partially dip the fabric if desired.
After the tie-dye process, rinse the tied fabric with warm water until the water runs clear. Finally, untie the fabric and wash it with mild detergent and cold water. For regular care, wash separately with cold water.
What is knitting ?
Knitting is a type of fiber art that involves looping and interlocking yarn with the use of a specially designed needle. Since the 15th century, Europeans have been knitting, when Spain and Italy started doing knitting, it quickly spreads worldwide. It is very easy to do modern knitted fabric with traditional needle or a knitting machine.
Knitting is very convenient for it does not require extensive tools. Crochet is most probably the simpler textile art in which yarn are knotted with the use of crochet hook. Knitting is very easy to teach due to its simplicity and affordability. In knitting a basic garment, a pair of knitting needle and selection of yarn are the only things needed.
Knotting needles comes in different varieties, nowadays, common knitting needles are made of metals and woods but before, knitting needles are made of bones. Straight knitting needles have one flat end and one pointed end and has an ornamental device or a bulb to keep it from sliding as the knitting process goes. Another type of needle used to make hats or turning the sock heels is the double-ended needle, which has two sharp ends that allows the knitting on both sides. The last type of needle for knitting is the circular knitting needle, which is attached to each other; most find it to be the most convenient needle to use.
Yarns also goes in wide variety, from novelty yarns to plain weight wool. Yarn can come from wide range of animals and plants fibers like wool, cotton, silk and bamboo. Yarn can be smooth, dyed, fuzzy or plain. You can use very fine yarns in knitting delicate shawls and socks while chunky, thick yarns can be used for gloves, creative hats and scarves.
Knitting is done by looping the yarn in a series of stitches. Knit and purl are the two basic stitches that can be manipulated to create cabling, rippling, open lace and other varieties of looks. Most people find knitting very enjoyable and relaxing. If you want to learn how to knit, you can find friendly knitters circle who can teach you the basics and guide you as you work on your project.
Knitting is very convenient for it does not require extensive tools. Crochet is most probably the simpler textile art in which yarn are knotted with the use of crochet hook. Knitting is very easy to teach due to its simplicity and affordability. In knitting a basic garment, a pair of knitting needle and selection of yarn are the only things needed.
Knotting needles comes in different varieties, nowadays, common knitting needles are made of metals and woods but before, knitting needles are made of bones. Straight knitting needles have one flat end and one pointed end and has an ornamental device or a bulb to keep it from sliding as the knitting process goes. Another type of needle used to make hats or turning the sock heels is the double-ended needle, which has two sharp ends that allows the knitting on both sides. The last type of needle for knitting is the circular knitting needle, which is attached to each other; most find it to be the most convenient needle to use.
Yarns also goes in wide variety, from novelty yarns to plain weight wool. Yarn can come from wide range of animals and plants fibers like wool, cotton, silk and bamboo. Yarn can be smooth, dyed, fuzzy or plain. You can use very fine yarns in knitting delicate shawls and socks while chunky, thick yarns can be used for gloves, creative hats and scarves.
Knitting is done by looping the yarn in a series of stitches. Knit and purl are the two basic stitches that can be manipulated to create cabling, rippling, open lace and other varieties of looks. Most people find knitting very enjoyable and relaxing. If you want to learn how to knit, you can find friendly knitters circle who can teach you the basics and guide you as you work on your project.
What is die cutting ?
Die cutting is widely used procedure that involves manufacturing a thousands of the same shape from different materials like plastic, metal, fabric or wood. These shapes, which are also called blanks, are usually finished and then decorated before placing them on sale. Many manufacturers worldwide use this process and sometimes create different die cut shapes that would be assembled together in producing a finished product.
Die cutting uses a sharp and uniquely shaped blade, which is bent into a shape desired by the manufacturer and mounted on a stable backing, resulting in a device known as a “die”. To use it, the materials are placed on a flat surface and the die is pressed onto it for cutting. Some die could cut into a single piece of material, while others are designed to slice up multiple layers to create several blanks.
The die itself is created meticulously because it should cut a desired material efficiently with little or no waste. While most factories that use die cutting in manufacturing items try to avoid excess materials as possible, this cannot be prevented completely; therefore, they recycle the leftovers created from die cutting. These leftovers are usually reused, melted down or reworked into various components.
The greatest example of a die is a cookie cutter, which is designed to cut out infinite numbers of blanks (or in this case, cookies). Each cookie or blank would have the same size and shape, so these cutters are best for those planning to sell their cookies since they can produce uniform cookies without having to manually cut each cookie by hand. Other examples of die cut items include plastics, keys and certain paper products, which can be snapped together.
Die cutting can only produce flat objects, so other dimensional items require different processing techniques. However, dies could be as small as a cookie cutter or as large as machines used in cutting airplane parts.
Die cutting uses a sharp and uniquely shaped blade, which is bent into a shape desired by the manufacturer and mounted on a stable backing, resulting in a device known as a “die”. To use it, the materials are placed on a flat surface and the die is pressed onto it for cutting. Some die could cut into a single piece of material, while others are designed to slice up multiple layers to create several blanks.
The die itself is created meticulously because it should cut a desired material efficiently with little or no waste. While most factories that use die cutting in manufacturing items try to avoid excess materials as possible, this cannot be prevented completely; therefore, they recycle the leftovers created from die cutting. These leftovers are usually reused, melted down or reworked into various components.
The greatest example of a die is a cookie cutter, which is designed to cut out infinite numbers of blanks (or in this case, cookies). Each cookie or blank would have the same size and shape, so these cutters are best for those planning to sell their cookies since they can produce uniform cookies without having to manually cut each cookie by hand. Other examples of die cut items include plastics, keys and certain paper products, which can be snapped together.
Die cutting can only produce flat objects, so other dimensional items require different processing techniques. However, dies could be as small as a cookie cutter or as large as machines used in cutting airplane parts.
What is decoupage ?
Decoupage is a craft that involves household object decoration, usually, papier-mâché boxes or wooden furniture with images cut out of paper. Decoupage started in the 18th century in replication of the unique and beautiful hand-painted polished item imported expensively from Asia. This explains the early decoupage design with Asian art and themes.
It is very simple to decoupage an object and creates a very stylish result. Decoupage is a craze among the gentility in its early years; young women were required to create watercolor paintings so they are encouraged to make cutouts on to household good.
Suppliers of craft materials painted art on paper specially designed for decoupage or you can get interesting art in old gift-wraps, storybooks or greeting cards. One potential source of art is the magazine, but if the paper used is thin, there is a possibility that the print on the other side will be visible if damped in glue or varnish.
If you want your finished product painted or finish with varnish, make sure to clean and dry it first before applying the varnish or paint. Most often, the goal in decoupage is to present the effect of unique hand-painted art, so the images that you will be using must be precisely cut on its background. You can use very sharp and very short knife in cutting pictures, make sure to turn the paper you are cutting instead of your hands for better cutting control.
After finishing the art cut, place the material on the object to be ornamented to get the best position. If the desired position is achieved, apply a thin layer of special-purpose decoupage varnish or craft glue on the back on the art and smooth it down onto the surface. After the layer is dry, you can apply layers of varnish repeatedly. You can use decoupage varnish or a regular wood varnish.
It is very simple to decoupage an object and creates a very stylish result. Decoupage is a craze among the gentility in its early years; young women were required to create watercolor paintings so they are encouraged to make cutouts on to household good.
Suppliers of craft materials painted art on paper specially designed for decoupage or you can get interesting art in old gift-wraps, storybooks or greeting cards. One potential source of art is the magazine, but if the paper used is thin, there is a possibility that the print on the other side will be visible if damped in glue or varnish.
If you want your finished product painted or finish with varnish, make sure to clean and dry it first before applying the varnish or paint. Most often, the goal in decoupage is to present the effect of unique hand-painted art, so the images that you will be using must be precisely cut on its background. You can use very sharp and very short knife in cutting pictures, make sure to turn the paper you are cutting instead of your hands for better cutting control.
After finishing the art cut, place the material on the object to be ornamented to get the best position. If the desired position is achieved, apply a thin layer of special-purpose decoupage varnish or craft glue on the back on the art and smooth it down onto the surface. After the layer is dry, you can apply layers of varnish repeatedly. You can use decoupage varnish or a regular wood varnish.
What is basketry ?
Basketry is a craft that involves twining and weaving flexible materials together to make a container known as baskets. You can use a wide variety of materials in basket weaving although, plant materials like rushes, wicker, bamboo, grasses and barks are the most common. Wools and thread can also be used in making a basket. Many cultures practices this craft and most of the beautiful examples of basketry can be found in museums.
No one is actually sure how long basketry have been practiced due to the materials used were subject to rot. Archeologists believe that basketry is at least 10,000 years old or longer. A regular basket is very easy to make and can be used to store wide varieties of things, like grains, caught fish, personal belongings, and can do different tasks depending on the design.
You can use spokes and stakes in making the basket’s framework, depending on the desired design and style. The frame’s element are connected firmly before making the basket, this gives the shape and the basic outline and for the finished product’s support. Most of the time, the framework are made of much larger and stronger material than the materials used for weaving to make the basket capable of bearing load.
After finishing the framework, the craftsperson can start twining or weaving materials around it. Simple weaving is commonly use in making a basic basket, but there are different type of style in designing a basket that can create unique woven patterns as well as using materials with different texture or color. The finished product can be a functional household good or a work of art.
No one is actually sure how long basketry have been practiced due to the materials used were subject to rot. Archeologists believe that basketry is at least 10,000 years old or longer. A regular basket is very easy to make and can be used to store wide varieties of things, like grains, caught fish, personal belongings, and can do different tasks depending on the design.
You can use spokes and stakes in making the basket’s framework, depending on the desired design and style. The frame’s element are connected firmly before making the basket, this gives the shape and the basic outline and for the finished product’s support. Most of the time, the framework are made of much larger and stronger material than the materials used for weaving to make the basket capable of bearing load.
After finishing the framework, the craftsperson can start twining or weaving materials around it. Simple weaving is commonly use in making a basic basket, but there are different type of style in designing a basket that can create unique woven patterns as well as using materials with different texture or color. The finished product can be a functional household good or a work of art.
What is a thimble ?
A thimble is a small, but very useful protective device typically used in sewing to protect one of the sewer’s fingers. Since sewing can damage one’s fingers or thumbs, especially when handling heavy cloth like leather or denim, a thimble can be a sewer’s savior. Thimbles today are made of plastic or metal; it can be bought separately or as part of a sewing kit. These thimbles feature small round indents from the top to the sides, which prevents the needle from being caught by a needle when you’re pushing it hard into the fabric.
Thimbles have been around for many years; historians have traced these devices back to 2000 years and some in Rome during the 1st century. Ancient thimbles are made of bronze without the dents seen today. Since then, the designs of thimbles have varied with materials ranging from wood, leather, metals, porcelain, gem stones, animal bones and many more, but stick to its main goal – to protect the hands from unwanted bruises caused by needles while sewing.
Although thimbles are extremely useful in sewing, the use of thimbles have become ornamentals in the 19th century, wherein people collected thimbles and various designers were inspired to create one-of-a-kind pieces for pure decoration purposes. Many historians believed that this fad of collecting thimbles came about after an 1851 exhibition in London, which featured the first thimble collection ever made.
In the 19th century, the thimbles used for sewing caused a variety of problems. Since most thimbles before were made of silver and needles come in steel, so the needle usually pierced, dented or broke the thimble because it was stronger than silver. As such, designers created thimbles made up of iron with a silver coating. Since them, thimble manufacturers used automatic machines to produce hundreds of thimbles daily.
Thimbles have been around for many years; historians have traced these devices back to 2000 years and some in Rome during the 1st century. Ancient thimbles are made of bronze without the dents seen today. Since then, the designs of thimbles have varied with materials ranging from wood, leather, metals, porcelain, gem stones, animal bones and many more, but stick to its main goal – to protect the hands from unwanted bruises caused by needles while sewing.
Although thimbles are extremely useful in sewing, the use of thimbles have become ornamentals in the 19th century, wherein people collected thimbles and various designers were inspired to create one-of-a-kind pieces for pure decoration purposes. Many historians believed that this fad of collecting thimbles came about after an 1851 exhibition in London, which featured the first thimble collection ever made.
In the 19th century, the thimbles used for sewing caused a variety of problems. Since most thimbles before were made of silver and needles come in steel, so the needle usually pierced, dented or broke the thimble because it was stronger than silver. As such, designers created thimbles made up of iron with a silver coating. Since them, thimble manufacturers used automatic machines to produce hundreds of thimbles daily.
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A dyebath is a container filled with dye used to dye textiles. Dyebaths comes in wide varieties of sizes and shapes, and they can be used in different textiles, from synthetic to some wools. Most crafters prefer to work with dyebaths for it gives them more control in the color of their products and it allows them to customize the color for special requests.
Dyeing textiles have been practiced for thousands of years, using different varieties of pigment materials. Some of the pigments’ sources were incredibly unique, like purple, Romans find it very challenging, that is why only prominent people were allowed to wear them. Dyes can come from different plants and other products, ranging from mushrooms to seashells. Modern dyebaths can take natural dye or synthetics, since many companies create a plethore of synthetic products that are extremely colorfast.
You can use any sort of container as a dyebath, such as metal vats or plastic tubes, depending on the kind of dye you are using. Crafters usually prepare the materials that need to be dyed first before dyebaths. For example, for wools, you can card or comb a wool into hanks and in some cases, spun raw wool is used. Next, preparing the dye, if you are using a commercial dye, you can mix it with water or other substances as directed but natural dyes usually takes time to prepare.
Once the dyebath is ready, you can soak the product into it. Textile materials usually take longer soaking time in the dyebath, depending on the desired color saturation and the kind of textile involve. It is also common to stir textile for even color distribution. Once completed, textile is hung and dry or if desired, run through a fixer bath.
Some people enjoy creating their own dye using natural product they collect, but for beginners, wide varieties of commercial dyes can be purchased. As you become more experienced, you can experiment with different patterns and other tricks in dyeing. dyed product is a great gift and a large market for such product.
Dyeing textiles have been practiced for thousands of years, using different varieties of pigment materials. Some of the pigments’ sources were incredibly unique, like purple, Romans find it very challenging, that is why only prominent people were allowed to wear them. Dyes can come from different plants and other products, ranging from mushrooms to seashells. Modern dyebaths can take natural dye or synthetics, since many companies create a plethore of synthetic products that are extremely colorfast.
You can use any sort of container as a dyebath, such as metal vats or plastic tubes, depending on the kind of dye you are using. Crafters usually prepare the materials that need to be dyed first before dyebaths. For example, for wools, you can card or comb a wool into hanks and in some cases, spun raw wool is used. Next, preparing the dye, if you are using a commercial dye, you can mix it with water or other substances as directed but natural dyes usually takes time to prepare.
Once the dyebath is ready, you can soak the product into it. Textile materials usually take longer soaking time in the dyebath, depending on the desired color saturation and the kind of textile involve. It is also common to stir textile for even color distribution. Once completed, textile is hung and dry or if desired, run through a fixer bath.
Some people enjoy creating their own dye using natural product they collect, but for beginners, wide varieties of commercial dyes can be purchased. As you become more experienced, you can experiment with different patterns and other tricks in dyeing. dyed product is a great gift and a large market for such product.
What is a blind hem ?
Blind hemming is a kind of stitching to avoid the fabric from unraveling, but cannot be seen on the right side of the fabric. This type of stitching is often use if you don’t want arrow of stitching on the fabric. A great example of blind hemming is skirts, dresses and window curtains that are usually hemmed on the bottom with blind hemming. There are fabric materials that require blind hemming, some lightweight fabrics like voile or organza seems to look better without the rows of stitches along the fabric.
Blind hemming has two types; the one used for stretchy fabric and the other is for regular fabric. The simplest form of blind hemming is the one for regular fabric. This method requires a zigzag stitch and three straight stitches, repeated along hemming. On this method, only the zigzag stitch goes all the way through the front layer of the fabric, the other three straight stitches only goes on the backmost of the fabric. The result shows only the very top of the zigzag stitch.
The other method of blind hemming is used for stretchable fabrics. This method includes three small zigzag followed by a big one repeatedly along hemming. This method allows the fabric to stretch without snapping the thread, the stitches straightens along with the fabric.
Blind hemming is possible, by either hand or machine. Blind hem can be very hard on machine, for the sewer needs to have full control on the sewing machine. There is sewing machine that is capable of hemming only the stretchy fabric while others are designed for all kinds of hemming. Blind hemming in a sewing machine requires a specific foot called the blind hem presser foot. This tool is located underneath the needle, and the one that holds the fabric as you sew.
In hand-sewn blind hemming, ensuring that the needle only gets small amount of fabric on the surface requires precise stitching. Blind hemming by hand is difficult to see if done correctly, even more difficult than a machine sewn blind hem.
Blind hemming has two types; the one used for stretchy fabric and the other is for regular fabric. The simplest form of blind hemming is the one for regular fabric. This method requires a zigzag stitch and three straight stitches, repeated along hemming. On this method, only the zigzag stitch goes all the way through the front layer of the fabric, the other three straight stitches only goes on the backmost of the fabric. The result shows only the very top of the zigzag stitch.
The other method of blind hemming is used for stretchable fabrics. This method includes three small zigzag followed by a big one repeatedly along hemming. This method allows the fabric to stretch without snapping the thread, the stitches straightens along with the fabric.
Blind hemming is possible, by either hand or machine. Blind hem can be very hard on machine, for the sewer needs to have full control on the sewing machine. There is sewing machine that is capable of hemming only the stretchy fabric while others are designed for all kinds of hemming. Blind hemming in a sewing machine requires a specific foot called the blind hem presser foot. This tool is located underneath the needle, and the one that holds the fabric as you sew.
In hand-sewn blind hemming, ensuring that the needle only gets small amount of fabric on the surface requires precise stitching. Blind hemming by hand is difficult to see if done correctly, even more difficult than a machine sewn blind hem.
What is embossing ?
Embossing is used to create an artistic pattern on materials such as wood, metal, leather, fabric or paper. You can raise the pattern depending on how embossed you want it to be. Consumers interact with embossed product on a daily basis, from notarized products to book covers. Embossing have been around for a long time as an artistic technique, with many artifacts from leather belts to metal decorations that show signs of embossing.
There are numerous ways to emboss an object. Some use hand held tools to stamp a pattern in the object. This gives a unique design that cannot be copied. This style of embossing usually used for customized projects. Heat and dry embossing method both used for hand embossing projects. How the finish product will look like depends on the artist.
Another method of embossing is with the use of a roller or a die. A die embosses one material at a time but can be use repeatedly, while rollers are used for embossing continuously like leather manufacturing with a uniform embossment. In both rollers and die, the pattern is carved in the material in reverse, so that the pattern will appear in correct form if the die is pressed against it.
Embossing can also add a great deal of costs in printing. This represents a different run through the press unless an ink will be used in a die. Most often, materials in print use blind emboss which mean that there is no ink used in embossing. It is important to ensure that the die is registered correctly in using blind emboss to mesh the ink pattern that are product first.
Public notaries and officials use hand held embossing stamps for their office document markings. It is very difficult top forge am embossed pattern, this make a marking very distinct. Many specialty supply companies make hand held embossing stamps, and they are very to use. This will also come in handy for personal profession markings like in books.
There are numerous ways to emboss an object. Some use hand held tools to stamp a pattern in the object. This gives a unique design that cannot be copied. This style of embossing usually used for customized projects. Heat and dry embossing method both used for hand embossing projects. How the finish product will look like depends on the artist.
Another method of embossing is with the use of a roller or a die. A die embosses one material at a time but can be use repeatedly, while rollers are used for embossing continuously like leather manufacturing with a uniform embossment. In both rollers and die, the pattern is carved in the material in reverse, so that the pattern will appear in correct form if the die is pressed against it.
Embossing can also add a great deal of costs in printing. This represents a different run through the press unless an ink will be used in a die. Most often, materials in print use blind emboss which mean that there is no ink used in embossing. It is important to ensure that the die is registered correctly in using blind emboss to mesh the ink pattern that are product first.
Public notaries and officials use hand held embossing stamps for their office document markings. It is very difficult top forge am embossed pattern, this make a marking very distinct. Many specialty supply companies make hand held embossing stamps, and they are very to use. This will also come in handy for personal profession markings like in books.
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