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Flying kites is a centuries-old way to enjoy the outdoors, and flying a kite that you made yourself is even more fun. One of the simplest kite designs, the sled kite, can be made with only a few...

Many people look for simple inexpensive ways to brighten a room. Beaded candle holders are eye-catching decorations which can bring light to any room. You can create a decorative beaded candle...

Learning to play the bass is a wonderful way to build self-confidence, develop new skills, and keep your mind fresh. Music can shape the way you look at the world, and help you cross barriers you...

Need some extra minnows? Have to survive and can't catch any fish for food? Here is a good-to-know trick that comes in handy when you are fishing or just want a small meal.

Lots of people believe that they have to go to a creek or river to catch a crawdad. However, in Oklahoma the crawdads like to make their homes in ditches and other low-lying areas where there is...

Here is how to fix a bow string real quick.

The melody harp is an instrument that can be learned easily. Suitable for young children, it is a great first step in the musical education of any child. Tuning the instrument can be accomplished...

This is my first article so any constructive critism is welcome. This is a article on how to play tabs and understand them.

People of all ages have enjoyed kites for generations. They are simple toys that provide fun, family entertainment. Kites have even been used in scientific experiments, with middle school students...

When you want a strong knot that can easily be untied later, the slip knot is your friend. It's quick and easy but has many uses.

Many magic tricks use shadows to form illusions and fool the audience. This shadow magic trick requires a deck of cards, an invisible string and some Silly Putty. Once you master this trick, the...

When I started teaching myself guitar,I didn't always have a tuner or I didn't want to take the time to use one. Since I always played along with songs on the radio or vinyl records (this was a...

Making gum, cigarettes, phones, or even people float are all common tricks performed by magicians to wow their crowd. Although levitating a human being might be a bit trickier, it is relatively...

Holding fire in a hand is a daunting task. Making fireballs is a safe way to carefully hold fire and decrease the chance of burns. If made correctly, holding fireballs for short periods is...

Guitar straps are one of those things that are never quite perfect. The ones you buy in the store are mass produced, so you can never get one with your own personal flair or style, and...

Finding any octave is easy on a bass guitar. It is a great starting point for any exercise or improvisation. Please read on to learn how to play an Octave on Bass Guitar

Looking for an easy magic trick to impress your friends? All you need is a deck of cards and some magician's string and tape (found at any magic store). Created by magician Bob Hummer, the...

This article explains how to upgrade a basic ventriloquist dummy so you can put your hand in the back and operate it.

Target practice is a pleasant pastime in and of itself, but it also helps improve your aim for hunting. Making the target is super-quick and simple. If you have 10 or so minutes to spare, you can...

A braided bow string is the sturdiest option for a long bow, and a well-constructed string can last for years with proper maintenance. You can make your own braided bow string if you follow these...

Tattoos are permanent marks on your skin, and choosing to get one is a major decision. Do not attempt to give yourself a tattoo with an improvised tattoo machine like this one (sometimes called a...

Making your own tattoo gun is possible, but it's not recommended for use on your own or another person's body. Users are prone to scarring and infections. Instead of using the implement to tattoo...

Guitarists use the term "harmonic" to describe a bell-like sound that is created when plucking a string and lightly pressing at specific locations along a string. Sometimes this effect is referred...

Pull the eraser from a Bic mechanical pencil (the kind where you push down the eraser to push out the lead). Using a razor blade, cut the eraser in half widthwise. Twist a small, narrow screw with...

Kite flying is a popular pastime. An operator on the ground controls the craft's movements by means of long strings. The kite turns to catch the breeze, moving up and down or from side to side....

This is a general way to tune up should you find yourself with out your tuner. It is not an entirely accurate method of tuning but it will work when you have no other alternatives, I have since...

Create the body of the clay piggy bank using any air-drying clay. Roll out the clay into strings that are about the width of your finger. Wrap the first around so the ends are touching to form a...

There is no weapon in the world that demonstrates the versatility of the bow and arrow. They have been used for hunting and fishing, in competition, and for defense. The original bow was a simple...

This article is how to tune your guitar in standard tuning, which is (starting from the top or lowest string) E A D G B E and how to tune a guitar to itself for more accurate tuning.

Everyone loves seeing a vivid kite, bobbing in the air far above. The breezy, sunny season is coming, and one of the most pleasant things to do is to go fly a kite! Today's kites are bright and...

Flying kites has been a past time of kids, and parents alike. Sometimes getting a kite in to the air can be very frustrating so you give up and miss out on the fun!

Kites flying high in the air and dancing on the wind have dazzled children and adults alike for centuries. Animals of all shapes and sizes have been represented in kite form. From dragons to...

The bow is a simple thing to care for, even if it is a compound bow. One of the parts of the bow that needs regular attention is the bowstring. You need to wax it regularly with wax made...

Flying a kite can be an enjoyable experience for someone with a lot of string and a nice, windy day with not a tree in sight. Getting the kite into the air, however, will require some...

Those little wooden mousetraps that snap and kill mice who try to get the cheese or peanut butter can be used to power toy cars. Teachers use mousetrap cars as assignments to teach their students...

This kind of a project is very flexible and you have a whole host of materials that you can use to make it. I used 1/4 inch wooden dowels that I bought at a hardware store. Each dowel cost me 59...

How to fine tune your guitar using harmonics rather than fretted notes. Similar to the traditional 5th fret method it tunes the guitar to itself. A great tool to help get the best sound out of...

Having your children perform science experiments may help them grasp scientific concepts more easily than they would if they were to simply read about them in a text book. One basic scientific...

Chinese dragons are symbols of good luck and fortune in Chinese culture. They feature a segmented body, like a centipede, tiger eyes for strength, a long beard for wisdom and horns for longevity....

A canvas kite does not differ in design from a paper or plastic kite. It's simply made of sturdier materials. Complicated kite designs take greater effort and know-how, but a typical diamond kite...

Have you ever wondered how to play the infamous barre chord on the guitar? It's not as hard as you might have thought and once you know the formation you can play tons of chords!

The blues scale, a slang term for the pentatonic scale, is the basis of most rock guitar solos and riffs. It's not that difficult to place, once a guitarist practices it a few times, and once you...

The major scale is the root of our music system. By altering the tones in this scale pattern, we create the many different musical styles that are popular today. However, before you can start to...

Now entering its fourth decade, Motorhead shows no sign of slowing down, let alone softening its signature sound--one that owes more to traditional rock 'n' roll than the "speed metal" tag that's...

The surgeon knot got its name from, you guessed it, surgeons. This is they knot they use to tie off sutures. But you don’t need to stitch up a wound to make use out of this versatile knot....

It only takes a little money to have a lot of fun. Case in point, if you're sitting around your house on a lazy afternoon, you and your friends make a variety of kites out a few household...

Find the midpoint of the support string and use that as a guide for where to tie the roll of string. Learn how to make a kite in this free crafts video.

Short pieces of string will go through the holes in your kite to tie the sticks to the plastic. Learn how to make a kite in this free crafts video.

Dibbles give support to the sticks and a place to tie the string. Learn how to make a kite in this free crafts video.

Fly a kite like a professional! Learn about kite string winders in this kite flying instructional video.