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How To: Origami a pair of boots
Perhaps the only video tutorial on how to fold a pair of origami boots, this video offers some tips on folding a fairly high end pair of paper boots. All you need is a single piece of origami paper and a pair of scissors. You may want to use a pen to shape the final product. When you're finished, the origami boots should stand elegantly side by side.
How To: Origami polygons
Watch this simple instructional video and learn how to turn a paper square into several other polygons. These basic origami projects also serve as edifying practice in simple geometry. You can fold an equilateral triangle, a regular hexagon, and a regular octagon from square origami paper.
How To: Origami a rose leaf
Follow the examples shown in this instructional video to learn how to fold an origami rose leaf. The origami rose leaf can decorate a previously completed paper rose, but also deserves some attention of its own. The step by step visuals are helpful on some of the tiny folds required for the origami flower leaf.
How To: Origami a hydrangea for cards and stationery
Watch this instructional video and make an origami hydrangea. It's many tiny pieces can be glued to a flat surface to decorate cards and letters. The video includes verbal instructions in Japanese, although the visual guide is quite clear. You will need a piece of colored origami paper for the flower blossoms and a green piece of origami paper for the folded leaf.
How To: Origami a Milky Way ornament of papercraft
Watch this instructional video to learn how to make an origami paper Milky Way ornament. With one piece of origami paper and a pair of scissors, one can form a beautiful ornament that is sometimes used for Tanabata, the Japanese festival of stars. This and other paper ornaments can be combined to create larger decorative pieces.
How To: Origami a snail spiral of papercraft
With some origami paper, scissors and glue, one can make simple and elegant paper snail spirals. They can be used as decorations for events such Tanabata, the Japanese star festival. This instructional video allows you to make paper spirals that, combined with other origami shapes, can also become larger decorative pieces.
How To: Fold a six pointed star from rectangular paper
This origami tutorial will show you how to fold a six pointed star out of a regular piece of 8 1/2" X 11" paper. There are verbal instructions in Japanese for those who will find it useful, but the step by step visuals are quite clear. To fold an origami six pointed star, one only needs a single piece of rectangular paper and a little patience.
How To: Origami a paper rhombicuboctahedron
Invented by Tom Hull in 2007, here's how to fold a Rhombicuboctahedron, an innovation on the cuboctahedron, out of origami paper. 24 smaller paper units can lock together in a pattern, which if carried through properly, will form a complex geometric shape out of folded paper.
How To: Origami a balloon fish
Take on an unusual challenge and learn to make an origami balloon fish. Follow this clear example to fold some bulging white eyes of a yellow puffer fish. This step by step process will allow you to create charmingly realistic balloon fish out of paper.
How To: Origami a flowery container
Follow this simple yet clear example to make your own origami flower shaped box. The step by step process will allow you to complete some of the more difficult folds that go into creating this tulip shaped container. Unlike other origami containers, this tulip cup is neither boxy nor overly complex.
How To: Origami a little rabbit lantern
Follow this example to make a cute origami rabbit lantern. With this simple and clear step by step process, you can easily complete a few of the more difficult folds required to create your own small origami rabbit lantern.
How To: Origami a Chinese rice dumpling
Review these simple steps to learn how to make an origami rice dumpling. You can use green paper as shown to make it look quite realistic. This simple but clear display of paper folding can teach you how to make seemingly edible objects with origami.
How To: Make a piñata in the shape of a car
Piñatas add great fun to any party. However sometimes it is hard to find the pinata shape you want. This how to video is a demonstration of how to make a car shaped piñata. Watch and learn how easy it is to make a piñata from scratch. Create it in the shape of a car, or get creative and make your own shape.
How To: Top stitch with a double needle on a sewing machine
Use the Martelli Stitch in the Ditch Binding Foot for top stitching and with a double needle to get a professional finish to your quilting and sewing projects. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to top stitch with a double need on a sewing machine.
How To: Mig weld using the push technique
This MIG Welding Video shows the demonstration of a push welding technique that is use when mig welding. When mig welding you can either push or pull the welding torch. The push technique is the most common. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to weld using the push technique.
How To: Mig weld using the pull technique
This MIG Welding video, shows the Mig Welding Pull Technique. You can either push your mig welding gun or pull your mig welding gun during the welding process. Watch this video welding tutorial and learn how to Mig weld using the pull technique.
How To: MIG weld two pieces of sheet metal together
This Mig Welding Video Demo shows how simple and easy it is to use a MIG welding machine. Mig Welding Machines are use throughout the world. They are the suited for many welding applications. This video demonstration demonstrates Mig welding by welding two pieces of sheet metal together. Watch this video welding tutorial and learn how to fuse two pieces of sheet metal together with a Mig welder.
How To: Flatten a crimp tube while making jewelry
Watch this video jewelry making tutorial and learn how to flatten a crimp tube while making jewelry. Crimp beads when clamped, other beads from sliding around past a marked section,as well as secure closures on earrings, necklaces, or any other kind of jewelry.
How To: Origami a fun balloon fish
Watch this video origami tutorial and learn how to fold a balloon fish. Start of with a single square of paper and follow along with these step by step directions to end up with a fish balloon. This traditional Japanese art is as fun as it is beautiful.
How To: Form a loop for jewelry making
Learn to form a loop for making jewelry from this video tutorial. You will need a head pin or wire and pliers. Watch this video jewelry-making tutorial and see how easy it is to make a simple loop.
How To: Use a jump ring for jewelry making
Learn to work with jump rings from this video tutorial. First, grip one side of the jump ring with a chain nose plier. Make sure the opening faces the top in the middle position. Watch the video to learn more.
How To: Use a knit edge foot on a sewing machine
Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to use a knit edge foot on a sewing machine. A knit-edge foot is great for sewing sweater knits and imitation fur. Select an overlock stitch pattern appropriate for the fabric, right the sides together, place under the special knit edge foot and stitch. Use a knit edge foot on a sewing machine.
How To: Use a piping foot on a sewing machine
Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to use a piping foot on a sewing machine. A piping foot is used to stitch piping into the fabric of a seam. Use a piping foot on a sewing machine.
How To: Use a rolled hem foot on a sewing machine
Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to use a rolled hem foot on a sewing machine. A rolled hem makes a small, lightweight hem appropriate for thin fabrics and delicate projects. Use a rolled hem foot on a sewing machine.
How To: Use a sew on button foot on a sewing machine
Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to use a sew on button foot on a sewing machine. Mark where the button will be placed. Insert button between the black metal piece and the presser foot. Make sure that the two holes are positioned in the cut-out of the presser foot. Position the fabric and lower the presser foot. Select the button sew-on or zigzag stitch. If using the zigzag stitch, lower the feed dogs. Select the width to match the button holes. Manually turn the handwheel to ma...
How To: Weave in ends into a double or treble crochet
This video shows you how to weave in your ends on a project when you really don't have stitches to weave into. Instead of weaving it onto the edge, in case of continuation, it can be woven back into the crocheted stitches. Watch this video crocheting tutorial and learn how to weave in a hidden end to a double or triple crochet.
How To: Use a circular embroidery guide on a sewing machine
To use a circular embroidery guide on a sewing machine, loosen screw at back of the presser foot ankle just enough to insert a circular embroidery guide from left. The radius of the circle is determined by placement of the guide in the holder. Secure the guide with a screw. Place the stabilizer under fabric. Mark the center point on fabric with marking pen. Align the center of the fabric with the rubber point of the circular embroidery guide. Put a flat tack under the fabric and up through th...
How To: Arc weld
This video welding tutorial shows two arc or stick welding machines and explains how to connect the leads and hook it up ready for welding. Those interested in welding for metalwork will learn the proper machinery and equipment needed for welding and how to use the equipment correctly. Watch this instructional video and start welding.
How To: Tack and lay a weld bead while mig welding
This video welding tutorial shows the basic operation of the MIG welding process. Here the demonstrated goes about mig welding by tacking first then laying a weld bead. Watch this instructional video and learn how to tack and lay a weld bead while mig welding.
How To: Strike an arc with a welding electrode
In order to properly strike an arc with a welding electrode, the idea is to make contact between the metal of the arc being welded and the electrode that is doing the welding. While practice is the best way to learn how to weld, some tips can give a solid beginning. Watch this video welding tutorial and learn how to strike an arc with a welding electrode.
How To: Pleat a swag curtain
Swag curtains add great decorative touches to a bear window or room. Watch this sewing how-to video to learn how to pleat your swag curtain so that it hangs on your window beautifully. Once you learn how easy it is to pleat swag curtains you will be creating window treatments for every room in your house.
How To: Cast on stitches using the figure 8 method
Figure 8 method of casting on creates a seamless cast on. Watch this knitting how to video to learn how easy it is to cast on stitches in knitting using the figure 8 method. Once you have mastered this style of casting on you can move on to your favorite knitting project.
How To: Decrease two open squares with the crochet filet
Improve your crocheting skills by learning new stitches. This instructional crochet how-to video demonstrates how to decrease two open square. Watch and learn the filet crochet method to decrease two open square.
How To: Increase two open squares at the end of a crochet row
Improve your crocheting skills by learning new stitches. This crochet how-to video demonstrates how to increase two open square at the end of a row. Watch and learn the filet crochet method to increase two open square.
How To: Increase one open square at the end of a crochet row
Improve your crocheting skills by learning new stitches. This instructional how-to video demonstrates how to increase 1 open square at the end of a row. Watch and learn the filet crochet method to increase one open square.
How To: Increase 2 open squares at the start of a crochet row
Improve your crocheting skills by learning new stitches. This instructional how-to video demonstrates how to increase one open square at the beginning of a row. Watch and learn the filet crochet method to increase one open square.
How To: Make a laptop case from pants & plastic with Gianny L
You just bought a laptop, but how to do you protect it? Buy a laptop case! No wait... make your own laptop case out of household items. Watch this how-to video from Gianny L and learn how to make a simple laptop or notebook case out of old pants or jeans and a piece of plastic.
How To: Do the long tail cast on method in knitting
As you know casting on is very important in knitting. It is the foundation row into which you knit to create the rest of you project. This knitting how-to video demonstrates how to do long tail cast on in knitting.
How To: Thread a sewing machine
Using a sewing machine entails knowing how to thread it properly. This sewing how-to video demonstrates how to insert thread into a sewing machine. Follow the users instruction to properly insert the thread into your sewing machine.
How To: Practice sewing on paper on a sewing machine
Learning how to use a sewing machine is easiest when you practice on paper. This sewing how-to video demonstrates how to use a sewing machine by practicing first on a piece of paper. It is best to draw out some lines on paper as a guide to help you learn how to keep your stitches in line.