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How to Identify Brass Metal
Brass is a highly durable metal that is commonly found in antiques and artifacts. Many collectors search for brass items as they can be rather valuable. Unfortunately, many metals resemble brass, which can make it difficult to identify a brass item. However, various methods can determine whether you
Reproductive System of a Pigeon
Pigeons are some of the most visible birds on earth. They are often seen wandering cities with their stubby necks reaching out for food. Some pigeons, like the feral rock pigeon, weigh only a pound or two. Other pigeons, such as the crowned pigeons in New Guinea, can reach almost 10 pounds. Both mal
Handmade Soft Sculpture Dolls
Soft sculpture is a sewing technique that originated in Germany in the early 1800s. This unique style of stitching creates the appearance of smoothly molded fabric. Soft sculpture baby dolls have chubby cheeks and button noses. The stretchy material used hides stitching for a flawless look. Xavier R
Positive Things About Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuels are a collection of solid, liquid and gaseous chemical substances which were formed years ago from decaying organic matter. Fossil fuels contain high levels of carbon and are easily combusted with a high degree of heat generation. The three most common fossil fuels are coal, petroleum (
How to Measure Pressure With a Manometer
A manometer consists of a U-shaped tube that connects two regions of different pressure. (See Reference 1.) Fluid inside the U-shaped tube rises to a different height on one side depending on the pressure difference. The difference in pressure, in pascals, is related to the vertical height differenc
How to Make Custom Coins
Roman emperors used to mint coins featuring their own likenesses as a marketing and public relations strategy. Why not follow this example and mint your own coins? You can distribute them to your friends, family members, coworkers and neighbors. You don't need a mint or any special equipment in your
Description of Static Electricity
Rub a balloon in your hair and stick it to the wall, or rub your feet on a carpet to build up an electrical charge to give someone a shock. Static electricity is what makes these things happen. To better understand what static electricity is and how it works, you need to understand the basics of ato
How to Make Things out of Old Computers
For the creative recycler, the sky's the limit when finding uses for your old computer. You can create a custom homemade cat bed out of an old monitor, and transform the old computer tower into a fish tank. Both projects will require some basic tool usage know-how and experience. To avoid shock-rela
What Happens After a Butterfly Lays the Eggs?
Colorful butterflies are one of the sure signs of summer, and they play a crucial role in pollinating flowers. Their ecological relationship with flowers is two-way. Butterflies lay their eggs on plants, and their offspring use plants for food. Like all insects, butterflies have a four-stage life cy
Louisiana Hunter Safety Education
Hunter education classes cover a wide variety of topics. According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, 18,000 residents complete hunter education classes every year. This course satisfies not only Louisiana requirements for hunting, but for any other state that requires hunter edu
Leather Bracelet Craft
Leather crafting is a practical and satisfying hobby suitable for everyone from children to highly-skilled artisans. You can stamp, emboss, dye, lace and embellish leather with almost anything in your craft box. You can craft leather bracelets using a wide variety of techniques that enable you to do
How to Make Boxes From Wallpaper
If you have some leftover wallpaper you're not sure what to do with, don't just throw it away. You can put it to good use by making your own colorful gift boxes. Using paper folding techniques, you can use wallpaper just like regular paper to fold boxes. Glue two pieces of wallpaper together to make
Silver Casting Techniques
Silver is a precious metal used in applications ranging from photo processing and coins to eating utensils and dishes. One of the more ubiquitous uses of silver is in jewelry. As a relatively malleable material, silver products can be made in a number of ways including casting. Casting...
How do I Make Small, Powerful Electromagnets That Repulse Each Other?
Electromagnets are man-made devices that can act just like natural magnets. They are even more useful because electromagnets can be made to grow stronger or even turn off and on. They are easy to make, requiring only a few simple parts and, just like natural magnets, can both attract and repel each
How to Convert DXF to EDI
DXF is a file format created when using a computer-aided drawing (CAD) program. The purpose of the file format is to allow interoperability between a 3D- and a 2D-drawn image on a computer. To convert a DXF file into the EDI file format, use a file-conversion program created for CAD program files. T
Craft Projects Regarding the OT Tabernacle
Building the Tabernacle of God was one of the first major tasks the Israelites were asked to do after they left Egypt. God wanted to dwell with his people and it was also the resting place for the Ten Commandments, so whenever they stopped to camp, the Tabernacle was set up. The Tabernacle of the Ol
How to Make a Calder Mobile
Alexander Calder was an American artist who invented the mobile, a hanging sculpture that moves with the flow of air. His mobiles are made of wire, with abstract shapes in bright colors. They are built on the principal of balance, with each tier of shapes balancing on another. To make a Calder mobil
What Planet Has Olympus Mons, the Largest Mountain in the Solar System?
Olympus Mons is the largest known mountain in the solar system, being orders of magnitude larger than Mount Everest, the highest mountain on earth. It is so large that if you were to stand at the bottom of it, you wouldn't be able to see the top -- it covers so much space that it would resemble a sh
Sculpting Clay & Tools
With the right tools and clay, you can sculpt a masterpiece.Contours in Clay image by John Sfondilias from Fotolia.comUse professional sculpting clay and tools to create unique artworks for sale, as a hobby or for personalized gifts. Clay modeling offers freedom of expression, made...
How Do Cells Make Lipids?
Along with carbohydrates and proteins, lipids are one of the most integral carbon compounds to life. They provide energy storage, cellular structure, and hormones. The production of lipids is a long and complex process, one that happens primarily in the liver.