A hand is NOT the easiest thing to draw, so don't be disappointed if you need a little help mastering hand drawings. They're almost as bad as feet! Watch this tutorial to learn how to draw Uncle Sam's pointing hand. Make sure to pause the video after each step and look at the screen every few seconds while you are drawing.
A full guide to making the perfect ninja star. I've seen loads of videos of how to make Ninja Stars, and I don't have a clue what they mean. So I decided to make this how to video on paper ninja stars (aka shurikens) and it's easier to understand and follow, especially for young children. Pause the video at any time, if you think the timing is too fast, Enjoy! ;)
Remember summer camp? Remember the smell of the log cabins? The feel of the treated wood? Well, you can create something for your home that's perfect for a nostalgic summer camp aesthetic. Meg Allen Cole (recently of Threadbanger) was inspired to make this mid-century modern wall hanging piece made from a small wooden log (or branch) when she was at a relaxing, wooded vacation spot in Maine. And she shows you how to make one, too!
What could be better then macaroni and cheese as a finger food? Liven up any party with these delicious bites of baked mac and cheese.
One of the most popular and basic origami geometric shapes is the "water bomb," which is a simple inflated cube. With a few extra folds and only a minor shift in approach, a more complex geometric shape can be achieved.
Taco Bell's in the news for umpteenth time, and today the controversy is over their infamous beef taco meat. Gizmodo leaked a picture of Taco Bell's "Taco Meat Filling" and surprise, surprise— it's missing a lot of the "meat" that it claims in its advertisements. Taco Meat Filling Ingredients
This article is a guide for making Chainmail Armor from start (simple wire) to finish (a finished chainmail shirt). We will be using the European 4 in 1 weave, as this is the most common weave. This is the weave that you usually see in movies. There are several sections to this guide: Materials, Making the Rings, Weaving the Rings, and Making the shirt.
Who doesn't want to resemble Taylor Swift? But a lot of times her looks are reserved for the red carpet, and who goes out looking like that every night? In this video, you'll be shown how to create a wearable Taylor Swift makeup look, perfect for casual dates, and hanging out. Just follow xsparkage's directions and you'll be sitting pretty in no time at all!
We never thought that yummy chocolate cupcakes could get any better...until we saw this recipe. Combining the godlike perfection of chocolate cupcakes with oodles of chocolate icing, pilled on until tipping point, these high-hat chocolate cupcakes are outrageously overdone treats that have us drooling in our seats.
Darci Larocque, Blackberry Expert, explains a quick way to hide sent messages from your inbox folder with a few simple clicks, leaving clutter and needless distractions behind. This easy-to-understand tutorial is fully complete from start to save with visible screen shots and clear concise directions. There is even a simple two-button solution to see your sent messages again as needed. With a few easy steps, your inbox clutter can be a thing of the past.
Simple Syrup is used in many drinks as a sweetner and is incredibly easy to make. Ingredients: 1 glass sugar
Master mixologist Chris McMillian offers up a tutorial on mixing a Cosmopolitan. The Cosmo is a contemporary classic--it is a drink built on the New Orleans Sour family. Instead of using sugar to sweeten, the Cosmo uses orange flavored liquor.
Scary Dave, leatherworking master craftsmen, shows how to make this painted and etched leather cuff bracelet. Follow along with these step by step directions and learn how to craft a beautiful leather bracelet with a feather pattern.
Celebrated and award-winning children's illustrator, Jan Brett, shows how to sketch an African elephant in this video tutorial. Learn how to draw an elephant by following Jan's simple instructions that go from making easy shapes to the finished product. Discover the wonders Jan unearthed in Africa, and find out how to bring that wonder home through the art of drawing. Kids will also like learning how to draw from these clear and simple directions.
An up close demonstration of how to knit a
Watch this video to learn how to say basic expressions in Chinese, including "thank you" and "hello." Includes directions for vocal inflections.
This is a little tutorial about walking while hooping. She emphasizes going front/back, front/back or side/side, side/side a lot. Soon you will find yourself at a place where you are pushing and pulling in all directions and in varying degrees. These ideas just give you a taste of some of the possibilities.
Learn wilderness survival priorities. This is part two of a series on survival shelters and skills by Ron Hood. Find your directions, search for a south facing slope to make your camp. You can also learn how to tell time with your fist.
OK, you're fed up with Farville, you're mad at Mafia Wars and you're done with Facebook gaming in general. Now, you want to remove them from you system once and for all. This video will tell you what you need to do to delete the games and remove them from your profile. Follow the directions which are clearly laid out to take those games off your system and feel like you can breath free again without the constant pestering that Facebook is famous for.
Google Maps is much improved in Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). And even better on the Nexus S. This smartphone can do many things, but the best feature is still Google Maps, which will appear shortly on all Android devices when Gingerbread is officially released.
In this video, we learn how to use high voltages using the Wimhurst machine. First, you must have a spinning wheel, double ended brushes, collecting combs, leyden jars, adjustable electrodes, and small metal plates. Once you connect all these together, you will notice the brushes on either side are perpendicular to each other and the wheel spin in opposite directions. Spin the wheel and then listen to the sound it makes. The plate will then charge with different electrons and create positive ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to repair and seal an asphalt driveway with Lowe's. First, make sure you wear appropriate clothing and have taken all the safety precautions before starting. Now, brush off all the dirt from the driveway, then clean it and scrub off any oil spots from the asphalt. After this, patch any cracks that are in the asphalt with crack filler. Allow this to cure according to the directions, now get ready to seal the driveway. Grab your asphalt sealer and brush it over th...
You're probably under the (false) impression that building wads of Hulkish muscle also requires wads of cash, because most muscle builders have complete gyms filled to the brim with weights and tabatas.
The Canon EOS 7D digital SLR is the first Canon EOS camera that can trigger off-camera Speedlites with the cameras build in flash. The integrated Speedlite transmitter is fully compatible with the Wireless E-TTL Flash System. See exactly how all this works and how to use your flash functions.
You want the best quality photos you can get, and the Canon EOS 7D digital SLR camera makes perfecting your pictures easy. There is a range of technologies to enhance image quality. This video shows you the many options you can use.
In this tutorial, we learn how to replace a bathroom faucet. Tools you will need are: faucet, adjustable wrenches, bucket, towel, safety sponges, pliers, and plumber's putty. First, turn off the water supply and turn off the faucet to remove any excess water. Next, use a wrench to remove the nuts that are holding the faucet in place. Next, apply putty onto the pre-cut sink holes and insert your new sink. On the other side, secure the new faucet and nuts with a wrench. Now you can turn on your...
This is a great method to use squash as an alternative to pasta. Take spaghetti squash and slice it in half. Scoop out the inside and discard. You now season the two sides with butter and want ever other seasonings you like. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a baking dish place the squash upside down and add an inch off water in the bottom. Bake the squash for one hour. It will now be soft and the middle is easily scooped away from the skin. Just add some spaghetti sauce and Parmesan cheese...
Even if your Photoshop knowledge is lacking, you can still learn how to make a 3D image into a 2D one. This video is on the long side, but it is also very informative and makes it so anybody can understand the lesson within. As you watch, not only will you see the steps needed from beginning to end, but you will also hear the directions in clear and easy instruction. You will learn to make a 3D butterfly and 3D fire. Great for beginners and advanced learners, too.
This fascinating video shows in great detail how to fold beautiful craft paper into the shape of a fish using origami folding techniques. The instructions are very well illustrated. There is a distracting musical accompaniment, but it is quite easy to follow the directions even if you have trouble hearing the oral instructions. Origami fish made from this video can be used for many decorative purposes. Use colorful craft paper and your origami fish can be very eye-catching as is the demonstra...
The viewer of this video will be instructed in the manner in which to prepare Filipino grilled squid. This video demonstrates to the user the method in step by step easy to follow directions. The author prepares this dish in front of you so you will be able to see the way this wonderful dish is prepared. All the steps are fully explained and easy to follow. The viewer will be preparing this dish with ease in their own home after simply watching this short video.
Customizing your user account online for Ford's new SYNC system is a cinch. Simply go to the website and customize news and sports, vehicle health reports, and your personal favorites. You can even start out by adding your favorite destinations for turn-by-turn directions later. Learn how to customize your Ford SYNC online user account.
Etsy is the place to get all your handmade needs and wants met. Etsy encourages personal connections between sellers and consumers. On Etsy you can connect with the handmade and crafty communities, and learn more about the process of making handmade goods like soaps, candles, invitations and more.
The margarita is the most popular cocktail in the world and this video teaches you how to make a great one! This cocktail is perfect for cooling down in the summer and is super easy to make!
The Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail which every bartender should know how to mix! Repudiated to have been first made in Kentucky.
Master mixologist Chris McMillian walks us through the history and preparation of the French 75. The French 75 is a classic Sunday brunch drink which was created in New Orleans. This is a unique cocktail that uses gin and champagne as a base!
Mixologist Chris McMillian walks us through the preparation of the Lemon Drop. The Lemon Drop is a classic cocktail which is both sweet and sour and is sure to go down smooth. Originally it was a chilled shot of vodka with a sugar saturated lemon but it has evolved into the delicious drink which it now is.
Mixologist Chris McMillian walks us through the history and creation of the Singapore Sling in this instructional video. The drink originated in a hotel in Singapore--the drink used to be a Collins with a splash of cherry herring. This recipe is the original recipe from Raffles Hotel, where the drink was first made.
Check out this step-by-step video tutorial on how to take the back off and take apart the new iPhone 3G (2nd generation). The directions here also include how to replace the LCD, touchscreen, battery, and motherboard in Apple's iPhone 3G. It also includes any information that might be needed to hack the internal workings of the iPhone.
It seems that cupcakes are the designer foodstuff of choice these days. They're really not all that different from cakes (they're made from the same dough, after all), but their miniature size makes them individually portioned for convenience and also a great base for adorable decor.
In this tutorial, Betty shows you how to make her sister's famous lasagna. This meaty, cheesy pasta is very filling and the perfect dish to make for large gatherings or family dinners. Follow along and make this easy recipe that is full of flavor. Delicious!
