How to Make a Visual Aid

6/29/2019 6:08:00 PM 5

If you're giving a presentation to a group, it can be very worthwhile to make a visual aid. Visual aids help listeners stay engaged in your topic, and they can also be very helpful to viewers with a more visual learning style, who may be able to process and retain more information from your talk if

Science Group Activities

6/29/2019 7:46:00 PM 5

Science class is more enjoyable when you provide exciting hands-on activities.brightly colored science test tubes image by Steve Johnson from Fotolia.comHands-on science projects and activities can bring a science class to life by making it more exciting and accessible to the children....

DIY Coffee Table With a Mosaic Accent

6/29/2019 7:48:00 PM 6

The living room accessories must stand out in order to be noticed among couches and lamps. With a few pieces of broken glass or ceramic, you can make a boring coffee table scream for attention by creating a mosaic design along the edges of a homemade coffee table. Such an interesting piece of furnit

What Affects Soap Bubble Formation?

6/29/2019 7:58:00 PM 5

Soap bubbles dazzle the eye and attract people of all ages. The glistening reflections on their surfaces betray subtle changes in light. Although these fleeting objects display a mystery on their surfaces, the rules that form them are actually pretty simple and well understood. Made in...

Video: Decorating With Colored Sand & Candles

6/29/2019 8:06:00 PM 4

Video Transcript Hi, I'm Angharad Jones with the Urban Craft Center in Santa Monica, California. And I'm here to show you how to decorate with sand and candles. So to create a candle centerpiece with some sand you are going to start with a nice sized pillar. And a vase that or a candle...

How to Make Your Own Countertops With Pebbles

6/29/2019 8:26:00 PM 6

A pebble countertop is an organic design. Customize your own pebble countertop with a resin finish for a durable and beautiful counter that can withstand the elements next to a pool or the constant glass sweating of a home bar. You can make the countertop of pebbles only or mix pebbles with other ma

Dremel Project Ideas

6/30/2019 8:30:00 AM 4

Wood carving goes well with Dremel toolstree trunk carving image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.comDremel tools tackle household projects that require precise work or getting into tight spaces. The Dremel's small rotating head takes a wide variety of tools, from sanding disks to cutting...

How to Crochet a Raspberry Stitch

6/30/2019 8:30:00 AM 4

The raspberry stitch is a vintage crochet stitch that can give a unique textured appearance to any project. If you need a way to liven up your next scarf or afghan, you may wish to try the raspberry stitch. Items made using the raspberry crochet stitch do look somewhat like they are covered in rows

How to Make Homemade Doll Clothes

6/30/2019 9:11:00 AM 7

Making homemade doll clothes is an affordable way to outfit your child's dolls again and again. Use old fabric you no longer use or scour swatch bins at your local fabric store for leftover materials sold in bulk at a low price. With just a few simple steps, you can create clothes for dolls of all s

Christian Crafts for Honoring Your Parents

6/30/2019 9:35:00 AM 8

According to the 5th commandment in the Holy Bible, children are required to "Honor your father and your mother." This command can be found in Exodus 20:1 through 17. Sunday school teachers may have a whole lesson dedicated to honoring parents. This lesson may end with a craft that the students can

Differences Between Flatworms & Roundworms

6/30/2019 10:08:00 AM 4

While both flatworms and roundworms are soft-skinned invertebrates, their biology differs greatly enough to put them into to distinct categories. Flatworms belong to the phylum Platyhelminthes, while roundworms belong to Nematoda.

How to Fix Stitches That Have Slipped Off a Knitting Needle

6/30/2019 11:35:00 AM 4

One of the most common problems first-time knitters experience is a slipped stitch. Until you get the feel for the yarn, the needles and the tension of the yarn, it is easy for stitches to come off the needle before or after you have knitted them. Dropped stitches happen when a stitch falls off your

How to Start a Rock Collection

6/30/2019 11:53:00 AM 12

Rock collecting can be a great way to see the world! There are three types of rocks--igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. Each has distinct traits so you can choose whether to focus on one or more types when you start your own collection.

How to Install a Clutch Cover

6/30/2019 12:01:00 PM 8

Your snowmobile's clutch cover is designed to protect the rider in the event of a belt break. The drive belt connects the primary and secondary pulleys. These pulleys open and close axially so that the belt can ride up and down their surfaces. As it moves up and down, it adjusts the diameter of the

Braided Friendship Bracelets With Two Colors

6/30/2019 12:14:00 PM 7

There are many different variations on the theme of friendship bracelets. One way to keep it simple and classic is to limit your colors to two and to braid instead of knotting. You don't have to limit yourself to bracelets -- this technique also works for necklaces, anklets, belly chains and any i

Kids' Projects With Shrinky Dinks

6/30/2019 12:15:00 PM 5

Originally an invention and staple product of the 1970s, Shrinky Dinks are experiencing a resurgence in popularity decades later. This oven-baked, shrinking and thickening plastic product is ideal for a wide variety of children's craft projects. Teach children how to transform their drawing talents

How to Bind a Spektrum DX6i

6/30/2019 7:51:00 PM 6

The Spektrum DX6i is a radio transmitter used for remote controlled vehicles that communicates with a receiver, such as the Spektrum AR series, to give specific control of your remote vehicle. In order for this communication to occur, the Spektrum DX6i transmitter needs to "bind" with the receiver,

How to Make a Flower-Shaped Fabric Yo-Yo Without a Template

6/30/2019 7:51:00 PM 6

Yo-yo flowers can be used to create a yo-yo quilt or to embellish clothing and hair accessories. Make a dozen or more yo-yo flowers out of fabric scraps, and you will have a stash of versatile flowers on hand for craft projects. The plastic yo-yo templates available at craft stores assist in the yo-

Fabric Glue Uses

6/30/2019 8:00:00 PM 6

Fabric glue provides many creative options for craft, sewing and fashion design projects. This glue comes in spray cans, bottles and tubes to adjust and suit various application methods. The glue goes on wet and dries clear, but it tends to stiffen fabric. Joining items to fabric using...

How to Create Your Own Koozies

6/30/2019 8:35:00 PM 5

Koozies provide a method for reducing condensation on soda cans, provide minor insulation for beverages to keep them cold or warm, and also provide personalization for large parties so that guests can keep up with their drinks. Many places sell or give away koozies with a company logo or basic color