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How to Wire Bee Frames
The wire in bee frames support the honeycomb that the bees build. The frames are vertical rectangles made from wood that fit into the supers of the hive. Each super is a box that holds the frames. The hive can be one super tall or have several supers stacked. It depends on the size of the bee colony
How to Cut a Shirt to Hang Off the Shoulder
Knit fabric stretches, especially when it is cut. The trick to turning a crew-neck T-shirt into an off-the-shoulder over shirt is to cut as little as possible. Cut the neck out of a short-sleeved shirt and wear it over a neon-colored tank top so that just one strap shows. Or use a long T-shirt to ma
Cold Soap Recipes for Beautiful, Professional Soap
At times, all of us wish that our lives were not so hectic. We check our phone messages... digital, landline and work. We answer a constant stream of e-mails from work, from home, from Facebook. ...
How to Attach a Keychain to Pony Bead Animals
Key chains with pony bead animals attached are not easily misplaced; you can readily find these large characters even in the most cavernous purse. Pony beads are large, plastic beads that are favorites in many children's craft projects. In order to attach a key chain to pony bead animals, you'll nee
Instructions for a Beaded Tea Pot Charm
Charm bracelets provide the wearer with the opportunity to keep small meaningful charms on them at all times. These charms, which can come in all shapes and sizes, are attached to a bracelet made with chain links. A small teapot can represent the adoration of tea by the wearer, a symbolic moment, or
How to Make Fabric Covered Tennis Shoes
One way to change the appearance of a pair of tennis shoes is to add fabric to the exterior of the shoe. You can use any kind of fabric for this craft. If desired, several different fabrics applied to the same shoe can individualize the sneaker. Flexible canvas shoes are the easiest to cover with fa
How to Reduce With Embroidery Software
Having the option to reduce or descale an embroidery design's size is beneficial, especially if your embroidery machine's hoop capabilities are smaller than the design. Knowing how to reduce a design can increase the embroidery machine's usability, and allow you to place smaller versions of the desi
How to Turn Old Soap Pieces Into New Soap Bars
There is no need to throw away those old, dried-out or unwieldy slivers of soap. You can save them and consolidate them into a brand new bar. Re-purposing soap not only saves money but can give an old favorite a new lease on life. All you need are a few, simple, household items and enough soap slive
How Do I Create Knitting Pattern Computer Software?
Developing software for a small business will allow the company to add specific features. Knitwear designers and manufacturers benefit from knitwear pattern software before production by inserting different pattern and knit weaves into garments. The patterns are created on a knitting grid, and built
How to Make Crown Pinatas
Make a crown-shaped pinata for a princess or royalty-themed celebration and fill it with your choice of candies, toys and other little goodies. This inexpensive party decoration can be customized to any size you would like to accommodate the size of the party group. Decorate the crown with any color
Finger Painting Activities for Kids
Finger painting allows kids to explore different textures and sensations with their hands while creating art. It requires less coordination than painting with a paintbrush. Kids have more freedom to create their artwork while feeling the paint squish between their fingers. There are many different w
Safety Pin Bead Projects
SWAPS, or Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere, are token gifts exchanged between Scouts and various other youth groups as a sign of friendship and belonging. The meetings where SWAPS are exchanged are known by many names including camps, conferences, swap meets and jamborees. Wh
How to Make Vinyl Graphics
Vinyl graphics are everywhere. Seen on vehicles, signs, machinery, banners, vending machines and store displays, this relatively new process has dominated an industry once run by painting and screen printing. The vinyl cutter is similar to a modified computer pen plotter, outfitted with a swivel kni
Crafts for Halloween Treat Bags
Halloween is a holiday enjoyed by many people. Children and adults alike look forward to selecting the perfect costume and attending parties or trick-or-treating. Hosting a party allows you to celebrate this holiday whether you choose to have one with kids, adults or a mix of both. To give your gues
Ideas for a First Tattoo for a Man
Every tattoo should have a certain level of meaning and significance to the person wearing them, but none so much as the first tattoo. Your first tattoo should be so deeply rooted and significant that it can be represented as the only tattoo on your body for the rest of your life, or set the theme f
Heat Waves & Effects
Periods of high temperature are often called heat waves. A region of high atmospheric pressure moves into the area and causes the air from the upper atmosphere to be drawn down and compressed near the Earth's surface. The compressed air near the surface heats up and makes it difficult for other, coo
Flowers & Centerpieces: Video Series
How you will make a centerpiece will depend on a number of things, including both your preferences and the occasion at hand. Get tips on making your own centerpieces and learn about some basic flower information with help from a floral design industry professional in this free video series.
Do-It-Yourself: Refinish Kitchen Cabinet
A brand new finish can transform aging wood kitchen cabinets into something beautiful. Unfortunately, inadequate preparation and/or inappropriate application technique can lead to damage and an unattractive, uneven finish. Because many kitchen cabinets are made of dense hardwood, they won't accept o
Webelos Whittling Projects
Webelos is the highest level of achievement in Cub Scouts. A scout who has completed the requirements for the shavings and chips award, and the requirements for the whittling chip, earns a card that gives him the right to carry his pocket knife at Scout functions, provided it is not held in a weapon
How to Crochet an Elf Beanie
Why make an ordinary hat when you can make one that's extraordinarily cute instead? Crochet an elf beanie with an extra long top and take your baby's wardrobe from dull to delightful in no time flat. Make one for the holidays or for all winter long to keep your baby extra cozy and warm. You will nee