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How To: Create a chain of folded Starburst candy wrappers
If you've seen the movie "28 Days" starring Sandra Bullock and Viggo Mortensen, then you probably remember the Starburst necklace, right?
How To: Make a basic wire loop for jewelry making
Do you want to learn how to make the perfect loops for your wire projects? Join Lisa Niven Kelly from Beaducation, and learn the basics on making basic loops! Lisa goes over what tools to use, and how to make even consistent loops. Learn how to make basic wire loops for your jewelry making.
How To: Origami a dollar bill dog
In this great dollar bill origami tutorial from Orikane, you learn how to make a fantastic dollar bill origami dog inspired by Tien Nguyen.
How To: Decorate a hair clip
This how-to video shows how easy it is to decorate a hair clip, even a cat can do it! All you'll need is some clear nail polish, decorative nail jewels, and a pair of tweezers of a adhesive stick. Add some embellishment to transform a plain clip into a fancy hair ornament. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to decorate a hair clip.
How To: Make an ornamental kanzashi hairpin out of a chopstick
A kanzashi, as shown in this how-to video, is an ornamental hair pin used in Chinese and Japanese hair styles. While they're more of a traditional piece, they're still commonly worn by brides and as part of a kimono costume (for geishas). This video tutorial shows a method of making this beautiful piece yourself out of any chopstick. You will need a chopstick, 10cm of wire, a charm, a big bead, two split rings, 3cm of chain, a 5mm x 2cm scrap of cloth, a pair of nippers, a pair of pliers, a k...
How To: Remove binding from art books for scanning images
Here is a short video tutorial which demonstrates how to debind books using a hair dryer. You may need to take books apart for detailed scanning projects. However, this is a destructive process which will destroy your book. The hair dryer method is a fairly failsafe method of removing binding from books.
How To: Crochet arms or legs for amigurumi stuffed toys
If you can single crochet stitch, you're most of the way there to amigurumi. Amigurumi is a Japanese style of crochet of making tubes and spheres to create stuffed animals. Watch this video crocheting tutorial and learn how to crochet arms and legs for amigurumi stuffed toys.
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: Weaving in the ends on a granny square
This crochet how-to video will show you how to weave in all those loose ends on your granny square. Weaving in the ends gives your crochet pieces a much neater look. Watch and follow along to learn how to do this basic crocheting technique.
How To: Origami a tetrahedron with one piece of paper
Check out this how-to video if you want to origami a tetrahedron with a rectangular shaped paper. Maybe you are an expert at origami or maybe you don't know the first thing about origami; either way, check out this fun, origami instructional video for mastering a tetrahedron with a rectangular shaped paper.
How To: Use a pocket knitter
This video tutorial teaches how to cast off, knit stitch, pearl stitch, and end off on a pocket knitter. Those who want to learn how to use a pocket knitter instead of traditional knitting needles will learn how to do the same basic knitting stitches with the pocket knitter. Use a pocket knitter.
How To: Origami a crocodile
Learn how to make an origami crocodile. This is not an easy project, so it would be better for intermediate or advanced folders to make the origami crocodile.
How To: Origami a magic ball
Check out these instructions for making the origami magic ball which makes the collapse of the origami magic ball way easier!!!
How To: Make a mother's day card with doilies
A cute card for mother's Day! Puts those old doilies to use.
How To: Origami a maple leaf
This video series demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Maple Leaf". Jassu" Kyu-seok Oh designed. Jassu kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
How To: Make a candle, if you happen to be in prison
Stuck in the slammer? Here's a way to shine a little light. Learn from the once incarcerated Angelo how you can use your apple sauce trash to get crafty.
News: Life-Sized Origami Elephant Folded from One Giant Sheet of Paper
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper, which has been around since the 1600s. The word origami comes from the two Japanese words ori, meaning "folding," and kami, meaning "paper."
How To: Make a Paper Plane That Flies Far | Spirit
In this tutorial, I'm gonna show you how to make a very cool paper airplane designed by Kevin Saunders. He calls this model "Spirit".
How To: Angel Wings & Macrame Shell Bracelet Tutorial
In this tutorial I will show you how to make a Macrame shell bracelet with pearls, it also has a very stunning look, kind of reminds me of Angel wings. Perfect for wedding, party and daily wear accessory.
How To: Venetian Macrame Bracelet Tutorial
Beaded Macrame Bracelet Tutorial. More info in video:
How To: Tie a Half Hitch Spiral Knot
A step by step video tutorial on how to tie a continuous half hitch spiral knot. You can use this knot to make various types of hemp macramé jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, chokers, and anklets.
How To: Easy ZigZag Square Knot Loops Bracelet
DIY Easy ZigZag Square Knot Loops Bracelet with Button Clasp. This is a good project for children and beginners to learn one of the basic knots frequently used in Macrame.
How To: Braided Square Knot Bracelet Tutorial
This bracelet is very easy to make and fun to wear! To make this bracelet you only need to know how to make a square knot and How to braid with four strands. This is a great bracelet for beginners in macrame.
How To: Make Origami Minion
3D Origami Minion - Easy Tutorial - How to make Instructions
How To: The Blue Lagoon - Bracelet Tutorial
How to make a Macrame Lagoon Bracelet. A good accessory for the beach and for everyday occasions.
How To: Make a Macrame Flower
How to Make a Macrame Flower / Looks like a Poppy, Sakura etc :)
How To: Amazing Heart Bracelet Tutorial
Macrame bracelet tutorial for a lovely and elegant heart-shaped chain. It's a romantic gift and a nice accessory what you can wear every day.
News: Amazing Animated Optical Illusions
This is one more cool illusion by maricv84, one where you slide a transparent sheet with black bars overtop a cryptic image to create an animated effect.
How To: Make a Macrame Ring
How to Make a Macrame Ring with Beads. In this way you can also make a bracelet.. see more in video.
How To: Wavy Chevron Bracelet with Beads - Tutorial
How to Make Wavy Chevron Bracelet with Beads (Video Tutorial).
DIY: Macrame Double Spiral Bracelet
How to make a Macrame Double Spiral Bracelet with Button Clasp and Leather cord. Knots that are used in this tutorial are Double Spiral Knot and Square Knot. This is a great bracelet for beginners!
How To: Make a Rainbow Loom Bracelet with Knitting Spool
How to Make a Rainbow Loom Bracelet with Knitting Spool - Tutorial. Easy to make Rainbow Beginners Bracelet.. More in video..
How To: DIY Easy Wave Bracelet with Satin Cord
How to Make Easy Wave Bracelet with satin cords and beads. Video tutorial for beginners and kids.
How To: Easy Bracelet with Beads and Button Clasp - Tutorial
Nice and easy beaded bracelet with button clasp. Very inexpensive way to make your own bracelet! You only need to know square knot.
News: Two Color Macrame Bracelet with Beads - Tutorial
How to Make a Two color Macrame Bracelet with Beads, Step by step Tutorial. It's not hard to make and looks good, useful for beginners. This is our creation, we thought of it, its a new design, I think no one else has it.
How To: Make a Paper Stealth Fighter
Learn how to make paper origami stealth fighter Instructions. What do you need: square sheet of paper
How To: Tie a Half Hitch Knots - ZIPPER BRACELET
in this Zipper bracelet is used Half Hitch knot or oldest name - Basket Stitch. They can be used as part of plant hangers, or to make belts, bracelets, and other items. This is very easy to make (: can be used as a friendship bracelet and good for beginners :)
How To: Make a Macrame Spiral Earrings
in this video tutorial I demonstrate how to make a macrame spiral earrings, easy to follow, step by step. You can use this spiral for earrings, pendants, decorations or anything else..
How To: Make a Candy Stripe Friendship Bracelet
in this video is shown 9 samples of Diagonal Striped Bracelet and I show another way how to do it. This is the basic friendship bracelet - very quick to make. You need to know how to do Forward Knots and REMEMBER: TIE DOUBLE KNOTS! Forward knot is super easy! You can make this bracelet in your national flag colors. Good luck (:
How To: Make a ZigZag Macrame Bracelet
This is a tutorial how to make an easy ZigZag Macrame bracelet. You can use it as a friendship bracelet. Before you start you should know the basic macrame knots. There are 2 types of knots, the double half hitch and the reverse double half hitch. These knots are very easy to make. Don't worry and let's go make these Zigzagging waves :)