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How to Make Newborn Dolls Out of Clay
The technique of creating life-like newborn dolls has been a growing phenomenon for some time now. Although there are numerous methods concluding in a variety of results, this article will outline the steps necessary to create a realistic version of a newborn baby in the form of display art.
Instructions for Sharpening Knives
Knives will all go dull after a certain period of time. Knowing how to sharpen knives is an important skill so that you can still use them in the kitchen efficiently. Cutting with dull knives makes cooking more difficult and can ruin the knife over time, making them that much more difficult to sharp
Ruger Mark 1 Assembly Instructions
The Ruger MK I was the first iteration of Ruger's line of .22 caliber pistols and was designed to resemble the old German-made Luger of the two world wars. Because of their smaller caliber, which means less stopping power, the Ruger 22/45 pistols are primarily used as target pistols or "plinking" gu
How to Buy Modeling Clay
Modeling clay is wonderful stuff, whether you're a child at play, an art enthusiast, hobbyist or professional artist. The malleable product can be shaped into almost any conceivable object. Modeling clay can be molded by hand, spread with a rolling pin, squished with a pasta maker and imprinted with
How to Prepare Plexi-Glass for Hot Glue
Plexiglass is a plastic sheeting that can serve the same purposes as glass in many craft projects. The material makes excellent shelving, aquariums or display cases. Plexiglass is strong, and can stand up to the heat of a hot glue gun. You do not need to take many steps to prepare the plexiglass for
How to Use a Plug Cutter
Finishing a woodworking project requires the use of wood plug to conceal screws. Wood plugs purchased in stores are expensive and may not match the grain or color of you woodworking project. Cutting wood plug from scrap wood used in the construction of your wood project saves you money and ensures a
Some Characteristics of Protein Precipitation by Salts
At low concentrations, salt can help stabilize proteins in solution and thereby enhance their solubility. At higher concentrations, however, the salt reduces the amount of water available to hydrate the proteins and, past a certain threshold, the proteins will begin to precipitate. Adding salt to re
How to Donate Bear Tag Points
Some states, such as New York, grant bear tags or licenses to every hunter that applies for one. Other states, such as Wisconsin, use a system in which licenses are rewarded on a points basis. In these states, a hunter receives a "preference point" every year that he seeks a bear license but does no
How to Make Eco-Friendly Gifts for Kids
In a society that is often dangerously focused on consumerism, buying eco-friendly gifts can be a great step toward living a greener life. Giving eco-friendly gifts to children is an even greater step because it can help to foster a sense of care and responsibility for the planet early on in life. E
Railroad Lantern Cleaning
In the early days of the locomotive, lanterns were an important means of communication. A lantern could be seen for long distances at night. Because of this, they could carry messages in the days before radio was common. Lanterns were practical because they were small, portable and long lasting. The
Bioluminescent Water Plants
Bioluminescence in water does not actually come from plants. There are no naturally occurring bioluminescent plants. Some biologists have experimented with adding luciferin, the substance in the cells of bioluminescent organisms responsible for light emission, to plants. Primarily a saltwater phe
How to Use a Hand-Held Metal Detector
Different metal detectors use the same basic electrical devices to detect the presence of metal. An oscillator creates radio waves along a coil of wires. The receiver in the metal detector picks up the radio waves and produces a beeping noise. When a metal object passes near the wire coils, a magnet
How to Restore Microscopes
Microscopes are scientific instruments that allow users to place materials under an optical lens and magnify the size of the material from the perspective of a user looking through the eyepiece. As microscopes rely on precise instruments, damage or corrosion of any elements of the microscope may lea
How to Convert Grams Per Cubic Centimeter to Grams Per Cubic Inch
A number expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (gr/cc) measures the density of a solid in metric units. A number expressed in grams per cubic inch (gr/cu in) also measures density, but in mixed metric (grams) and U.S. customary (cubic inch) units. Cubic centimeters and cubic inches are measures of
DIY Wood Groove
Grooves are one way of making strong, tight joints between two pieces of wood. The fastest and easiest way to create a clean, smooth groove, or dado, is with a table saw. The saw is fitted with a multi-piece, stacking blade, known as a dado blade. This allows the groove to be cut in one pass at the
Types of Mining for Gold
People have mined gold for milennia.Gold image by Sergii Mogyla from Fotolia.comThe lure of gold attracts humans like moths to a flame. The California gold rush drew thousands of miners from all around the world. These hardy individuals and the ones who followed them devised ingenious...
How to Make a Police Billy Club
The police-issued baton, also known as the "billy club," is a standard among many law enforcement agencies. The clubs are generally preferred for their host of uses, from disarming and restraining suspects to being used as a visual deterrent. While modern batons are either steel retractable versions
The Stages of Life for a Sloth Bear
Sloth bears are native to India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Bangladesh. These omnivorous bears were originally associated with sloths because of their slow gait and large consumption of insects. The life cycle of sloth bears begins with the birth of defenseless cubs, a juvenile stage spent learnin