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How to Make Soap From Bamboo Charcoal
Bamboo charcoal detoxifies by absorbing toxins from the environment around it. When used to detoxify water it also releases minerals such as calcium, sodium and magnesium. If bamboo charcoal is added to soap, its detoxifying properties cleanse the skin by absorbing impurities. Bamboo charcoal soap i
How to Find Embroidery Fabric
The type of embroidery fabric you want may determine your ease in finding it. For example, if you are looking for Aida cloth---the most common fabric for embroidery according to the Simply Blackwork website---you will likely find it with little difficulty at most craft, sewing and discount departmen
Subtractive Color Theory
The colors of nature are seen in a reflection of the sun's light. Trees, apples and flowers transfer to the eye the light that their surfaces do not retain. An artist's approach to painting is to reproduce with paint the absorption and reflection process seen in nature. Subtractive color theory is t
How to Make Seashell Night-Lights
A night-light can help you avoid a nasty crash into the wall in the middle of a dark night, but most add nothing to the décor of a room. A seashell shade will soften the glare of your night-light, add a little island magic to the room and bring back happy memories of your beach vacation. Th
Lattice Paper Crafts
Lattice paper is a type of paper that is designed to look like lace or lattice. It often has open areas that have been cut or punched out and a design molded into the paper creating raised areas. Lattice paper is often pre-cut into shapes such as circles or hearts to resemble doilies. The unique
How to Make Parachute Men as a Children's Craft
When the battle heats up, a backyard brawl with action figures calls for a change in strategy. Launch an air assault with paratroopers by crafting your own parachute out of items you have at home. Parachute toys are easy to make and offer children an unforgettable lesson about the physics of drag
Paper Marbling Directions
Make unique, one-of-a-kind paper pieces for scrapbooking, card making or stationery by learning how to marble. This especially comes in handy when you are making a gift and you want it to match the person's favorite colors. Don't limit your ideas to simple crafts, consider framing marbled paper as a
How to Crochet a Yarn Angel With Eyes
If you are looking to make unique ornaments for your Christmas tree, make crocheted yarn angels in different colors to match your Christmas decor. Crochet angels also make quick stocking stuffing gifts and can be used as place holders for your Christmas dinner table. Vary the crochet hook size to ma
Tips on Making Bandanas
Making your own bandanas allows you to have unique prints.Bandanas image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.comPeople use bandanas for all sorts of things. They wear them as an accessory on their clothing, tie them on bags or cover their head with them. People also put them on cats and dogs....
Directions on Designing Irish Knit Sweaters
Creamy white sweaters, knit in soft wool and covered with cables, bobbles and intertwined stitches are the hallmarks of an Irish knit sweater. These sweaters were first knit on the Aran Islands, just off the coast of Ireland. Today, these classic patterns are challenging to modern knitters. There ar
How to Make a Slinky Bead Bracelet
There are many different types of slinky bead bracelets you can make at home. One popular choice is the Dutch Spiral, which allows you to make a slinky bead bracelet in a single evening once you get the hang of the stitch technique. Purchase some affordable supplies at your local craft store and tak
How to Build an A-Frame Support for Cucumbers
Providing support for your cucumber plants not only gets your cucumbers off the ground, but also decreases the chance of disease through better air circulation and makes flowers more visible for pollinators. A basic A-frame support for cucumbers allows you to grow cucumbers on both sides of the fram
How to Make a Paper Color Wash
Using a paper color wash for crafting purposes is a unique way to age or colorize crafting paper. An interesting paper color wash is created from Asian tea staining techniques. According to Eastern Tea, "There are no historical records as to which came first, Japanese or Chinese tea staining. Howeve
How to Mix Acrylic with Resin
Mix epoxy resin with acrylic paints to make colored pendants and beads for jewelry. Epoxy resin is a two-part resin that includes an epoxy and a chemical hardener. Once the hardener and epoxy are mixed, droplets of acrylic paint are slowly added to the mixture to color it. Mix your favorite colors o
How to Make a Fabric Awning
A fabric awning shades you from the bright sun on hot summer days. If made of waterproof fabric, it also keeps you dry in the rain. The awning usually attaches to the side of your house, over a patio or doorway. If you don't feel comfortable attaching the awning to you house, you can make one that i
How to Make Homemade Scene Hair Bows
“Scene” is an overall modern style for young men and women, who are typically referred to as “scenesters.” Scene girls dramatically layer their hair--sometimes with extra long hair extensions--and tease the top, shorter layers to create mega volume. One popular hair accessory
Definition of a Sewing Notion
When you look on the back of a commercially printed sewing pattern, you will see a list of notions needed to make the garment successfully. Any object used to complete a sewing project is a sewing notion. Sewing notions range from the everyday, such as needles and pins, to more specialized items suc
DIY Boat Rack
That little canoe or rowboat my not have a motor, but you want to protect it for years to come. One way to do this is by elevating your watercraft when it's not in use to allow complete drying, and make it difficult for anything to build a home underneath it. Basic boat racks require very little tim
How to Make Your Own Auto Lumbar Pillow
Cars and stiff chairs cause many of us to slouch throughout the day, creating back pain and discomfort. Supporting the lower back with a soft, yet firm pillow gently encourages better back posture by aligning the spine and offering support to the sensitive lower back. A simple, snake-like pillow can