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How to Tie Hemp Knots

Although as of late 2010 it is illegal to farm industrial hemp crops, it is legal to import, sell and use industrial hemp in a variety of ways, including the use of hemp in creating clothing, twine, beauty and food products, and even building supplies. Hemp twine's coarse texture is ideal for creati

Kettler El Toro Boys Bike

Discovering the joys and adventures of the outdoors is fun and safe with the Pulse by Kettler¿ El Toro training bicycle. This dynamic bike is sure to spark fond first bike memories that may be appreci

How to Make Tie Dye Clothing

A fun craft and a good activity to do with children is to make tie-dye clothing. Tie-dying is simple, easy and allows you to alter the look of any piece of clothing, whether a shirt, skirt, pants, socks, underwear or any other fabric. Typically a rainbow spiral pattern is a great way to start learni

How to Make a Mesh Scrubbie

Steel wool and commercial pot scrubbers can damage the finish of some cookware. Calphalon, which manufactures many varieties of non-stick and enamel-coated cookware and bakeware, recommends a non-abrasive sponge to clean its products. Crocheted mesh scrubbies made from nylon tulle and cotton yarn ar

About Photo Memory Quilts

Photo memory quilts are wonderful ways to pass on your family history to your children and their children, and generations to come. Because traditional quilts have been used to pass history from generations to generations, the photo memory quilt is a more updated and even more personally visual way

How to Make a Candy Wreath With Snickers

Wreaths are beautiful decorative rings of flowers, leaves, twigs and other materials. Making wreaths is a fun project to do with the kids, especially when there's candy involved. Create your own inexpensive and edible wreath made from Snickers bars or any of your other favorite wrapped candies.

How to Paint Dwarves

If you have a creative side and enjoy painting, one of your hobbies may be building and painting small dwarf figurines. Dwarf figurines are typically sold at hobby shops and come in several scales and styles. Some dwarves are modeled after characters in movies such as The Lord of the Rings and other

How to Change Your Character's Apparel in "Diamond & Pearl"

"Pokemon: Diamond Version" and "Pokemon: Pearl Version" were both released for Nintendo DS in April 2007 to rave reviews. The ability to change outfits in the games requires following a few steps and meeting a few requirements. But once you know the method involved, you'll be able to change the outf

How to Make a Quilt Using Scrap Strips

If you love to quilt and are looking for a new way to create a beautiful blanket, consider sewing a quilt made from strips of fabric. This pattern can use up any scrap material you have on hand without looking like a cheap project. The strips of fabric will make a striped pattern that gives the blan

How to Clean Plastisol

Plastisol inks are the standard ink used in the screen printing process. These inks do not dry unless they are heated, which make them ideal for a printing operation where the inks are used throughout the day. If you are screen printing and you want to clean your screens so you can switch colors, yo

Internet Marketing Has Come A Long Way

Public Relations in India have come along a long way. Typically a public relations agency's role has changed over the years. From traditional news tracking and news pitching, today public rel

Spirograph Crafts

If you like complex geometric patterns, experiment with a Spirograph.Futuristic abstract geometric cold background image by Olga Sapegina from Fotolia.comSpirograph is an enduringly popular toy set that allows anyone to easily draw complex, intricate geometric shapes using sets of cogs...

How to Make an Indian Costume T-Shirt

An Indian costume, whether for Halloween or a Thanksgiving play, need not be a difficult or expensive project. Native American clothing is made from a simple pattern relying on beautiful bead and leather work to make it distinctive. A T-shirt is ideal as a base for an Indian costume since it has the

How to Make a Blanket for a Girl's Crib

Have you ever seen what looks to be the perfect baby blanket in a store window display? It would go perfectly with the décor you have in your baby's room and you decide you just have to have it. However, creating your own baby blanket may be a better decision -- not just to personalize the it

How to Tell Tube Amps & Solid State Amps Apart

Modern amplifiers come in two different styles, tube and solid state. The tube amplifiers have tubes installed much like the tubes in a television set that make them much louder than a solid state amplifier. The solid state amplifier does not have tubes, but also does not need to have them in order

How to Make Leaf Tracings on Paper

The shape of the leaf and all its veins almost magically appear on the white paper as you make the rubbed tracings. Children or adults can make the leaf tracings very easily. You can try these with any leaf you like as long as it sturdy enough to rub and has a texture that will come through the pape

How to Display Coasters on a Wall

Coasters are traditionally used as a way to protect furniture from sweating drink glasses. These useful accessories sometimes have ornate displays on the surface, whether it’s a mosaic tile work or elaborate painting. Instead of keeping your old coasters hidden away, display them on the wall w

How to Cast With Silicone Caulk

Making molds with silicone caulk is a cost-effective way to create durable and accurate castings. Silicone's natural tendency to form into and around contours makes it a natural choice for mold-making. Platinum-cure silicone, commonly used in medical and other critical applications, results in a rep

How to Make a Welted Slipcover

A slipcover can transform a tired old piece of furniture, protect the upholstery on a new piece or allow you to change the furniture covers with the seasons. Welted slipcovers have cording that trims the edges of cushions, chair arms or the seam around the top back of a chair or sofa. Welting adds a