In this tutorial, we learn how to make a miniature table. Materials you will need are: a wood slat, 4 popsicle sticks cut in half, paint, paintbrush, and glue. Heat up your hot glue gun and then grab your popsicle sticks. Glue one stick to the side of every corner of the slat. After this, you should have two on each side of all four corners of the wooden slat. After you're finished placing them on, let the glue cool and then harden. To finish, you can paint this and decorate it and use it ins...
In this tutorial, we learn how to heat emboss a stamped image for a handmade card. First, use the stamp to grab ink and then lay it down on a piece of card stock. After this, cover it in ink and start to add heat to it. You will see the image start to change color when you do this. It will turn to a metallic sort of color when you add the heat to it. Once you have added heat to the entire thing, you will be finished with the embossed stamp effect! Do this for any type of stamp you want and ha...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make an easy hair bow. First, grab some thick ribbon in any color or material that you want to have. Use more ribbon if you want a larger one and less if you want a smaller one. Measure it out or use your eye to measure. After this, heat seal the ends so they don't fray by passing them through a lighter quickly. Now, fold the ribbon in half length wise, then place a crease there. After this, use a hot glue gun to fold down the two sides of the ribbon with a k...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make their own lip gloss. The materials required are: a lip gloss container, butter knife, chap stick, shimmer dust or pigmented powder, candy powder, bowl and microwave. Begin by cutting the cap stick tube into pieces and place it into a bowl. Heat it in the microwave 45-60 seconds. Stir the melted mixture and add some shimmer dust. Stir the mixture and add a drop of candy flavoring. Stir once again and add the lip gloss into a container. Finish b...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make molded paper. The materials required are toilet paper and stamps. Begin by wetting the toilet paper under some water and lay it down. Use about 10 layers of 2 ply toilet paper. Now press the stamp onto the wet toilet paper and then press down on the stamp with a towel or cloth. Remove the stamp and heat dry the toilet paper. Now let the toilet paper dry fully overnight or half of the day. This video will benefit those viewers who are intereste...
Try Betty's tasty steak dish with horseradish brown gravy. This looks absolutely amazing. Play special attention to her description of the cuts and the ingredients.
The hosts, Robin Burke and David Musial, show how to install weather stripping to keep the heat in your home and the cold out. David demonstrates how to remove old, worn weather stripping. He shows the new weather stripping and makes a cut, demonstrating what to do if a new piece of stripping doesn't fit your door. Robin then shows us how to install weather stripping on windows, demonstrating how easy it is to attach the material. Using these techniques, you can further insulate your home fro...
We have all experienced a screwed up heart, and in this episode of "Look Learn & Create" we learn to turn that experience into some cute art!
Coarsely crush peppercorns in mortar with pestle. Season steaks with salt. Sprinkle peppercorns over both sides of steaks, pressing to adhere. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Got a craving for banana cream pie? Make it yourself at home! Banana cream pie is a timeless classic. Here's how to make the perfect balance of bananas and pudding at home.
Mmm... fettuccine alfredo. If you're a fan of cream sauces, one bite of this cheesy, decadent dish and you'll be hooked for life. Serve with a salad and tell yourself it's healthy! Enjoy!
Learn how to use the Tim Holtz' Distress Crackle Resist technique with this tutorial that gives step by step instructions on applying this method to a Manila tag. Materials you will need include distress crackle paint, distress ink (for this project, in "Vintage Photo", "Fire Brick" and "Black Soot"), Inkssentials' ink blending tool, foam, nonstick craft sheet, Inkssentials' Mini Mister filled with water, heated craft tool, paper towel, stamp, and a Manila tag. After done, use this tag in a s...
Learn how to solder. Whether you like to tinker with electronics or do your own plumbing repairs, soldering metal is an essential skill. Plus, it's kinda fun.
Many of your cars engines critical components are driven by belts. Belts operate in tough conditions, such as high heat, high speed, and are under considerable tension. Since rubber is an unpredictable material, even under ideal conditions, belt failure is one of the most common causes of auto breakdowns on the road. Vehicle belts are easy to check, like serpentine, drive, and multi rib belts, and to replace them at home is relatively easy and inexpensive. This is the best way to take care of...
This is a cool science experiment to show what a great heat conductor water is. You'll need some balloons, a candle and some water. Check it out and be amazed! Common sense tells you that it's impossible to boil water in a paper bag, but this classic parlor trick was a favorite of the Victorian magician. The real difficultly in performing this effect is making it look harder than it is! As you might imagine, the secret lies in yet another amazing property of water - it's ability to conduct he...
Make your own armor with a weathered look out of Sintra (or expanded PVC foam). You'll need a heat gun, a padded cushion, paper towels, rub'n'buff in silver leaf, a knife, a marking pencil, water and a can of spray primer. Trace your piece onto the Sintra, then use the heat gun to shape it. Useful for costumes, Halloween or larps.
The XBox 360 has mammoth cooling problems, and people have devised all manner of products and mods that address that. This video will show you how to install one of those products: heat sinks that will cool your motherboard directly. This will keep you XBox a lot cooler without making a lot of noise like a 12 volt fan mod.
Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how to play Tommy Johnson's "Canned Heat Blues" on the guitar.
Ever wonder how to get that perfectly cooked duck breast? Now you can get that restaurant style duck breast with a cripsy skin on the outside while still keeping the inside moist and pink. You start by making a grid like pattern on the fat using a sharp knife. Doing this will help give it that the crispy skin. Next you season both sides with some salt to taste. After this the duck breast goes into the heated pan. When heating that pan have the temperature set to medium-heat. No oil or fat of ...
In this video, Alton Brown demonstrates how to make a delicious caramel sauce. First heat up sugar, light corn syrup, cream of tartar, and water in a large cooking pan. Then turn the stove on to high heat and be sure to use a silicon spoon. Check the heat of the mixture to ensure you know when to turn the stove down and to add the cream. After the sauce is finished you will see how to store the sauce for a good month worth of enjoyment.
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked white rice
First, find yourself a very large pot with a thick base that will distribute the heat evenly, preferably a stock pot. If the bottom is thin, consider some sort of diffuser. If you don't have one, buy one. They are cheap and you'll be glad you did. They even have them in the grocery store sometimes, for less than $10. Pour in your milk and turn on the heat to medium/high. Bring the milk to a boil over high heat stirring constantly, controlling the foam against boiling over.
Heat the pot and put in the cooking oil. sauté the onion until the layers separate. Add the pork belly and cook until the outer part turns light brown. Put in the fish sauce and mix it with the ingredients. Pour in the water and bring it to a boil. Add the taro and tomatoes, then simmer for 40 minutes or until pork is tender. Put in the sinigang mix and chili. Add the string beans (and other vegetables if there are any) and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes. Put in the spinach, turn off the heat, and...
PowerBook Medic is the ultimate resource for Mac computers and electronics repair. They have helpful tutorials on most Apple products including the MacBook, MacBook Pro, PowerBook, iBook, iPhone, iPod, and more, covering topics from disassemblies, to RAM upgrades, to replacement hard drives.
Want to crimp your hair but you don't want heat? No split ends? No damage to your hair? Katinthehat4883 from YouTube shows you how to create a crimped hair look without using heat. The answer is as simple as braiding your hair.
These are simple instructions on how to construct a PVC didgeridoo. You must work in a well ventilated area as you are dealing with heat and PVC fumes. You need a heat gun, pipe clamp, screwdriver, pipe cutter, dremel, PVC pipe, buffing bit and bucket of water. This is a detailed process of digeridoo making.
Looking for great summer recipes? Then try this decadent and sweet dessert, serve it hot off the grill. Top off the grilled pineapples with vanilla ice cream or a rum sauce.
Join Mark Law as he takes advantage of the last days of summer and packs an eco-friendly picnic using Recycline's Preserve Kitchen Ware. Exclusive to Whole Foods Market, Preserve Kitchen is made from 100% recycled materials and makes the perfect container for Mark's recipe for classic summertime potato salad. Follow along in this cooking how-to video and learn how easy it is to make this classic summertime potato salad.
This is a great, sophisticated hairstyle you can achieve without using any heat (which can often damage your hair). It's an easy and useful secret - just braid your wet hair in the evening, secure in place and then undo it all in the morning!
In this tutorial, we learn how to make pan seared tilapia filet. First, place salt and pepper onto your fish after you have brined it. Now, coat the fish with a small amount of regular flour, then pat it dry. Next, place the fish into a sautŽ pan over medium heat with a small amount of cooking oil. The fish will cook extremely fast, for about 2 minutes on the first side. When you flip to the other side, turn the heat off and let the fish cook without heat. Now, place parsnips and garlic sauce...
Not sure what to use to compliment your steak dinner? Why not try a peppercorn sauce, a surefire way to brighten up a yummy steak. This recipe takes about ten minutes to prepare and requires the following ingredients:
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to fix the XBox 360 "red ring of death" using a heat gun. To begin, users must disassemble their XBox 360 console. Users will be doing this procedure on the motherboard-heat each side for 4 minutes. Then let the motherboard cool down for about 6 hours. Finally, add some thermal paste on the GPU and CPU of the motherboard. Once finished, reassemble the XBox 360 console. This video will benefit those viewers who have an XBox 360 and want to fix the "red...
This is a tutorial segment of how to mount poach an egg. It's simple and easy. All you need for this are a large frying pan, a long spoon, vinegar and an egg. First, turn the stove on and heat the pan to medium heat. Fill the pan half-full of water and add a few drops of vinegar. The vinegar helps keep the egg together in water. Wait for small bubbles on the edge of the pan. Drop in your egg. Cook on low heat for 3–4 minutes. The egg will then pull back together towards the top of the pan. Af...
In this video, Jo Pratt is demonstrating how to make braised wild rice. For this, you need to first heat your pan on medium heat. Then add some butter. Once the butter melts add chopped onions, chopped garlic and chopper bell pepper. Stir them and sauté for some time. Then add the basmati rice and wild rice and put the vegetable or chicken stock in it. Next add salt and ground pepper. Then close the lid and place it in the oven at 170 degrees for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes the rice will be ...
Pour water in a pot and boil. Add salt and whole pepper corn.
Make delicious garlic asparagus with this great video tutorial.
Check out this how to video to learn how to curl your hair without using a heating tong or curling iron.
Having a 1/16-inch unsealed crack around a window is like leaving that window open 3 inches. Decrease your heating bill and your energy use by sealing up air leaks. You will need caulk cartridges, a caulking gun, a putty knife, weather stripping and optional: expanding foam sealant. Tip: Caulking guns with an automatic release create much less mess than simple caulk guns and are well worth the extra few dollars.
This winter, keep heat in and cold out by sealing your windows with plastic. You will need:
Onion water makes invisible ink. The drawing becomes visible when it is heated. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
