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Glycerol Vs. Mineral Oil
Upon first inspection, glycerol and mineral oil appear to be identical (or at least very similar) compounds: They're both colorless, (mostly) odorless, and have mild lubricating properties that make them feel slippery when rubbed between the thumb and index finger. Chemically, however, they are very
How to Melt a Glass Bottle Flat for Art
You can create intriguing art by melting bottles flat. You can use these flattened vessels as cheese platters or paint or hang them to create original art projects. Using a kiln, you heat the bottle to extremely high temperatures and melt (slump) the glass to get the shape that you want. This proces
How to Wrap a Bird's Body in Taxidermy
A big part of hunting is getting to keep your kills as trophies. Practically any kind of hunted animal can be mounted on your walls or in a trophy room. This holds true for both furry and feathered animals, but for bird trophy collectors, your job as a hunter doesn't end after shooting. You need to
How to Build a Children's Three Dimensional Solar System Project
Making a three-dimensional solar system is a fun and educational project for children of all ages. Just about everyone has had to make one at sometime in their life. Making a solar system diorama is a creative solution for your 3-D solar system project. A diorama is a three dimensional re-creation o
How to Care for Bear Paw Succulents
Succulents such as bear paw (Cotyledon ladismithensis) thrive in dry or drought conditions by storing water in their leaves, stems or roots. Excessive water or pests seeking moisture are threats to growing a vibrant bear paw succulent. Poor soil and inadequate lighting hinder proper growth. Successf
Instruction to Engrave Limestone Rock
Limestone is a soft rock that comes in light colors, such as cream and gray. This type of rock was created from sea sediment over thousands or millions of years. Limestone is one of the softest stones, but it is still sturdy enough to be engraved. It is a simple matter to engrave limestone; however,
How to Use a TOP Hand Cigarette Roller
TOP Tobacco LP makes three kinds of homemade cigarette machines. One is the metal table-top Top-O-Matic, which injects tobacco into a tube. The second is a folding metal device, which uses loose tobacco and papers. The smallest and most portable is the simple hand roller; this is made of two rolling
How to Make a Battery With Household Stuff
Electricity is a popular subject that kids often study in science classes, and children are thrilled when they are able to produce electricity using common items found around the house. A battery is basically metal surrounded by an acid that then causes electricity to be formed as one metal has a po
How do I Convert Inch-Pounds of Torque to Foot-Pounds?
Torque is defined as "a turning or twisting force" by the Free Dictionary. It is computed by multiplying a force about an axis by the length of a moment arm, hence its units consist of a length times a force. Torque is commonly expressed in units of foot-pounds, inch-pounds or inch-ounces in the Eng
How to Cast a Steel Part
Steel is most often cast into the desired part shape using the method of sand casting. Sand molds will stand up to the immense heat of molten steel, and they retain their appropriate shapes until the casting is released from the mold. Although they are single-use molds, sand molds have been reliably
How to Use a Dual Trace Oscilloscope
An oscilloscope is a technician's test instrument that displays electronic signals on a screen. In 2011, most oscilloscopes sold can simultaneously display two to four signals. A dual trace oscilloscope can handle one or two signals at the same time. It has two independent input channels, one per t
How to Make Mittens Out of Felt Material
Using your own hands for your pattern, or those of your family and friends, you can make custom-fitted mittens from felt material. This simple sewing project can be completed very quickly, even for someone new to sewing. The completed felt mittens can be embellished with trims, appliques, buttons an
The Physical Properties of Cesium
Cesium (Cs) is a chemical element and has the atomic number 55. It's highly reactive with water and is one of the few metals that are liquid at or near room temperature.
Building Plywood Shelving
Building homemade wooden shelving is an enjoyable process that allows you to keep your home improvement budget low. Purchased shelves are often expensive due to the specialized cuts and the finishes, but you can get custom-cut shelves with a visually pleasing finish for lower costs. However, familia
How to Convert SI Prefixes
The SI system of measurement, also known as the International System of Units or more commonly as the metric system, is used worldwide for a number of very good reasons. One of these reasons is that it is simple to convert between the prefixes of metric units. Prefixes are standard names that are pl
How to Make Plain Style Moccasins
The word "moccasin" comes from the Narragansett word for "shoe," and in one style or another, these soft leather boots were once the footwear of Native American tribes across the country. The soft-soled moccasins worn in the Plains region were made from a single piece of leather wrapped around the f
Harley Road King Colors
Enjoy the road on a Harley Davidson Road King or Road King Classic.Wilfried Krecichwost/Photodisc/Getty ImagesHarley-Davidsons are heavy, classic cruiser-style motorcycles manufactured in the United States. The Harley-Davidson Motor Company currently manufactures 31 models of motorcycles,...
How to Clean a P99 Gun
Walther Firearms designed the P99 to come apart in two steps. One of the simplest handguns on the market to strip, it is equally easy to clean. With a few basic tools and some gun oil, you can have the pistol taken down, cleaned and reassembled in a matter of minutes. Having only a few moving mechan
Things About Candy Crystals
Candy crystals are made from crystallized table sugar, or sucrose. They are appealing treats to make because production is easy and the finished product not only tastes great, but is also very pleasing to the eye. The sugar molecules combine together to form solid crystals. Rock candy has been popul