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How to Distill Violet

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Distilling violets will create essential oils, which are a wonderful (and organic) alternative to synthetic fragrance oils. Use distilled violet in homemade soaps, bath salts, potpourri and candles. You can even dab on a little bit of distilled ... more »

How to distill your hooch

By beanofdoom

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Okay, so now you've got your hooch but you're looking for something a bit stronger. There are so many steps to getting that yellowish 35 proof stuff you've got there to this crystal clear 190 proof stuff I'm sipping on over here that this guide ... more »

How to Distress Copper

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Distressed copper looks vastly different from brand new copper, and many people prefer its unique look for use in home furnishings and other decorative applications. But naturally distressed copper can be expensive and hard to come by, and you’ll ... more »

How to do a cartwheel

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i will show you step by step in fine detail how to do a cartwheel.. more »

How to Do a Figure 8 in Diabolo Juggling

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When you have mastered the basic diabolo tricks, you are ready to learn more advanced tricks. The figure 8 trick is a combination of the over-the-arm maneuver and the over-the-opposite arm maneuver. When repeated in tandem, the diabolo moves in a ... more »

How to Do a High Flash Trick in Juggling

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The high flash is a flamboyant juggling trick that you can do with any number of objects. Although skilled jugglers can perform a flash with four, five and even more balls, it's easiest to learn if you're only juggling three. Here's how to ... more »

How to Do a Pop Sound Using the Mouth

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The mouth provides endless entertainment for babies and kids as they learn to roll their tongues, make faces and even whistle. But these funny facial tricks aren't just for kids. Using your finger to make a "pop" sound with your mouth is a funny ... more »

How to Do a Pop Sound Using Your Cheeks

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For whatever reason, some people find it amusing and worthwhile to learn to make various wacky or obnoxious noises. Among the most famous is the "finger in the mouth to make a cork-type sound" noise. It is quite easy to make a popping sound using ... more »

How to Do a Spirit Guide Communication with a Pendulum

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Many people want to communicate with their spirit guides, or angels or other loving spirits that surround them. It can be done with dreams or automatic writing; but both take practice. You can also use a pendulum, either one that you make or buy. ... more »

How to Do a Three Knife Juggle

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Juggling knives is similar to juggling clubs. The primary difference is in the weight of the knives. Because juggling knives are heavier, you may have to give the knives a little extra spin. You should be a competent club juggler before ... more »

How to Do Alla Prima Painting

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Alla prima is a painting technique that literally means "at first." It describes a piece of art that the artist does in one sitting. Alla prima artists start by making a rough drawing with only a few tones of paint. Later, details and more ... more »

How to do Arc Welding in Wet Locations

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An electrically charged arc welding electrode is live and can cause bodily harm or death if you receive a shock from it. Since water is an excellent conductor of electricity, you should take every precaution possible when welding in a wet ... more »

How to Do Around the Corner With a Yo-Yo

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The Around the Corner is a neat y-yo trick that you must practice to achieve perfection. If you can easily throw a Gravity Pull or a Sleeper, you should be able to perform the Around the Corner... more »

How to Do Card Handling

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Card handling comes in handy when you're playing a game like poker or bridge. It is also a part of a large number of tricks that magicians perform with a deck of cards. Whether you're an amateur magician or you just want to astound your friends, ... more »

How to Do Card Tricks Convincingly

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Magic card tricks are a fun way to entertain your friends and family, and can provide a great rainy-day activity. Learning how to do card tricks is easy, but you must be able to do them convincingly, so practice a few principles when showing off ... more »

How to Do Contact Juggling

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Contact juggling, also known as dynamic manipulation, is a form of juggling that involves keeping a ball in constant contact with your body while manipulating it with different body parts. It sounds more complicated than it really is, but without ... more »

How to Do Diabolo Juggling

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Diabolo juggling uses a diabolo, string and two sticks. The diabolo originated in China over 5000 years ago and continues to amuse people all over the world. The diabolo is the second oldest juggling prop known to man, and everyone – men, women ... more »

How to Do Guard Duty

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The General Orders of the Guard states, "I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved. I will obey my special orders and perform all of my duties in a military manner. I will report violations ... more »

How to Do Handclap Routines

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Handclap games are thought to have originated from the African American tradition. The games involve two or more kids clapping in time while reciting songs or rhymes. Hand clapping games are a good way for kids socialize and be physically active... more »

How to Do Rock the Baby With a Yo-Yo

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Rock the Baby is a great yo-yo trick for a beginner to learn. If you can throw a Gravity Pull and a Sleeper, you can do this yo-yo maneuver. Follow these steps to Rock the Baby... more »

How to Do Surveillance

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Surveillance, or the art of watching closely is truly an art. While there are certain things you can be taught about surveillance, in order to really perfect it you must practice it. Remember these steps and practice so that you can become a ... more »

How to Do The Best Magic Tricks

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If you are a newbie magician and you want to improve your magic tricks, follow these tips and you are guaranteed to perform magic tricks that will amaze your audience... more »

How to Do the Brain Twister Yo-Yo Trick

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The Brain Twister yo-yo trick is on the easier side of the moderate-level tricks, but, like any trick that involves more than simply letting the yo-yo go up and down, looks very impressive to those who don't know how to do it. With a minimal ... more »

How to Do the Break Away with a Yo-Yo

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The Break Away Yo-Yo trick is a fairly basic move, although it takes practice and concentration to perfect. Follow these steps to perform the Break Away Yo-Yo trick... more »

How to Do the Cup and Saucer String Figure

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String figures have been around for centuries; possibly even as early as between A.D. 320 and 400. The string figure finger tricks that many kids learn from their grandparents date back to the late 1800s. One of the simpler tricks is the cup and ... more »

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