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A bead stopper coil is a little coil with two loops on the end. Use a bead stopper coil with help from an experienced crafts expert in this free video clip.
Beaded shoes don't have to cost you upwards of $200 in your favorite store. Learn about do it yourself beaded shoes with help from a fashion professional in this free video clip.
Using beads to make an outdoor hanging decor is best done with heavy gauge wire and some needle nose pliers. Use beads to make outdoor hanging decor with help from a crafts expert in this free video clip.
Attaching large beads on a fringe shawl is going to require you to have a pair of pliers, among other tools. Attach large beads on a fringe shawl with help from an experienced crafts expert in this free video clip.
Beading grape earrings is something you can do with a little bit of wire chain and the right technique. Bead grape earrings with help from a crafts expert in this free video clip.
When decorating glass bottles with wires and beads, you're always going to want to keep a few basic things in mind. Decorate glass bottles with wires and beads with help from a longtime crafts expert with years of experience in this free video clip.
Making your own teardrop bead earring is something you can do quickly and easily right at home. Make your own teardrop bead earring with help from a longtime crafts expert with years of experience in this free video clip.
Making a bracelet with crochet thread will require thread, beads and a few other key tools. Make a bracelet with crochet thread and beads with help from a longtime and experienced crochet expert in this free video clip.
Watercolors are the perfect tool to use when creating great looking bookmarks. Find out how to make bookmarks with old watercolor with help from a graduate of the Maine College of Art in this free video clip.
Making a high key portrait in Photoshop will require the use of a few different tools and filters. Make a high key portrait in Photoshop with help from a well-versed app developer in this free video clip.
Flying micro helicopters is a popular hobby among airplane and helicopter enthusiasts. Two models offered by MIA-Micro Flight, the mSR and the mCX, can be swapped out for one another when it comes to certain parts, such as the landing gear. Converting the mSR to land with mCX landing gear is simply a matter of retrofitting the gear from the former to the latter. Although fairly simple, some modification of the mSR is necessary.
Bracelets can accessorize any outfit. Flexible bracelets slip on quickly for those busy mornings when you're running behind schedule but still want to look great. Make flexible beaded bracelets that combine just the right colors to match a special outfit. Or, make one for a friend as a thoughtful but inexpensive gift. With a huge selection of beads available, coming up with beads you like best will likely be the most time-consuming part of your project.
Leaving your hair down while you dance in a class or professional setting can be distracting and may even obstruct your view or concentration. Many dance companies require each dancer to put her hair up, often in a bun, so everyone looks uniform and to prevent problems from free-flowing long hair. However, dancers don't simply put their hair up; they often use hair accessories that match their costumes to dress up their hair. Instead of buying these hair accessories, make your own so they match your costume.
Rings constructed with beads and rocks accent your wardrobe with a natural, rustic style. Buy rock and bead rings from a mineral shop or specialty jewelry store, or create your own stone ring using a few basic tools and materials purchased from any hardware or craft supply store. Making your own rings allows you to hand-pick the beads and rocks to create a customized look. Decorative bead and rock rings also make thoughtful handmade gifts for your family members and friends.
You can use a PHP page to create a bookmarking system for your website. PHP and MySQL work together to create dynamic content for your readers. A bookmarking system includes adding the current page to the MySQL table and retrieving the user's bookmark when he returns to the Web page. The system helps your users save files, pages and settings.
A braid chain is a charming craft you can pin into your hair, use as a streamer, or use as a holiday decoration. Braid yarn together to make the braided chain, using any colors you like, then add some flair by curling the chain. You can do this for one single curled braid or several.
Key fobs are key chains that have some form of personal identifying information on them. This information can be anything from nicknames to the names of pets and children. Key fobs can also be made from any type of materials. Key fobs made from sterling silver chains and beads make stylish personalized gifts. Moreover, unlike cloth key fobs, chain key fobs require no sewing and just a few items, with most beading supply stores carrying everything your need.
A cross made with beads and wire can be an attractive pendant for a necklace or can be hung on your wall as a decoration. A beaded cross can be made in any size you desire using a few simple jewelry making tools, as well as your favorite color or colors of beads. Margot Potter, author of "Bead And Wire Jewelry Exposed," suggests choosing colors that make a bold statement and that allow you to create a bead and wire project that shows off your personality and individual style. Keep it for yourself or give it as special gift that…
A man cave provides a space to get away from the rest of the world. Any room large enough to hold a few furnishings can be converted into a man cave -- this includes a tool shed. How fancy you make it depends on your personal tastes and also on whether or not the shed has electricity. Even if the shed is not supplied with power, you can nevertheless transform it into a quiet space away from the worries of the world.
Mortise locks can be found in older buildings, and are often rehabilitated due to their quality, antique value and old-fashioned look. The lock’s name comes from the pocket, or the mortise, which is cut into the door to fit the lock. With the advent of modern cylindrical locks, the mortise is now most commonly used on upscale or commercial properties that require frequent rekeying. Mortise locks can be more than 100 years old. Many were fitted with skeleton keys or keys made in simple designs that can easily be replaced with a master key by most locksmiths. Replace the cylinder…
Google's Chrome browser has a purposefully minimal look that makes the most of screen real estate but can leave some users wanting more -- such as easy access to their bookmarks. The Bookmarks toolbar in Google Chrome lists all of your bookmarked webpages as buttons so that you can visit them with a single click. If you do not see the Bookmarks toolbar on the Google Chrome window, you must enable it from the Google Chrome “Wrench” menu.
Google Chrome supports Web apps, installable applications that appear on users’ new tab pages. Some apps contain their own, extension-style code that runs on users’ computers, but some are little more than bookmarks that load a website when clicked. These bookmark-style apps are known as hosted apps. You can make a hosted app for a website by writing a short text file, creating a small icon and packaging them together. You can upload your app to the Chrome Web Store or package it and use it yourself.
A sliding glass door is sometimes referred to as a doorwall. You may want to install a doorwall in a new home or replace an existing sliding glass door. Sliding glass doors are usually installed as patio doors. Installing a doorwall is not a difficult task; however, it does require time and patience.
Beading looms are an easy way to bead bracelets, necklaces and other jewelry. If you are new to beading, use larger size beads that are easier to handle and work with. Czech seed beads are a good option for a beginner because they are round and easy to grasp. When working with a loom, always place it on a sturdy, flat surface to minimize wobbling while you bead.
Making your own jewelry is a great way to save money on accessories and take advantage of being able to customize the design. Simple, easy-to-wear jewelry pieces, such as roll-on bead bracelets, make a colorful addition to any wardrobe, as they can be matched to several outfits and are effortless to put on. Choose different sized beads in a variety of colors and create a pattern to make a one-of-a-kind roll-on bead bracelet.
Tubular keys are short keys with a hollow shaft most often used to open vending machines to retrieve coins and cash. A universal tubular key is one that is cut to fit a set of machines so that there is not a separate key for each machine. This universal key is very useful, but you may find yourself needing more than one. In that case, you will have to make a copy of the key.
Making a chain is not as difficult as you might think. But knowing what you need to make a 35 pitch chain with low drag can be more complicated. The numbers of the chain tell you part of what you must know. The pitch is the length between roller bushings or pins. The 3 in the number tells you the width of the pitch, which in this case is three-eighths. The 5 in the number tells you that this type of chain has no rollers and uses pins instead. This type of chain is used on a chainsaw, because it…
Homemade bracelets can be made from a wide variety of mediums that do not require the use of beads. Children and adults alike have always made friendship bracelets from simple embroidery floss because the weaving process can be mastered with just a few quick attempts. These steps are not hard to grasp so you can create multiple bracelets out of any combination of colors and, best of all, they are inexpensive to make.
Children and adults use Perler beads to make fused-together shapes. Perler bead crafts are simple enough for young children to make. But they require adult supervision, as the beads must be fused with an iron. Use the beads to make a hamburger shape that a child can play with or hang as a decoration. During the holidays, make a food-themed tree by hanging hamburger and other food shapes.
After knitting or crocheting a scarf, finish the fringe with a decorative flair with beads. Enhancing a handmade scarf with beads will give the item a customized look. If you're giving the scarf to a friend or loved one as a gift, choose beads featuring her favorite color for a personalized touch. You can also use beaded embellishments in vibrant colors to match the scarf to a winter coat or outfit.
Tiny, toothed wheels that help propel a chain, sprockets are part of a mechanical cog and lock system that dates back to the 19th century. While sprockets are readily available for purchase online and in specialty stores -- particularly those that cater to specific brands of bikes, motorcycles, film projectors or industrial machinery -- you can also create your own out of steel or aluminum.
Remote controls can be used to unlock a car door or to turn an electronic device on and off. If you want to control multiple house lights, for example, an existing remote can be modified. This is done by using a tilt switch for the address selector inside the remote. This allows you to activate your house lights by the orientation of the remote.
Jewelry making is a creative pastime for people of all ages. Lattice rope is a common material used in creation of jewelry such as necklaces. Adding beads to the lattice rope allows you to create a one-of-a-kind jewelry piece that is tailored to your specific style. In addition, making homemade jewelry is a creative way to help children pass the time on a cold, rainy day. Making a beaded lattice necklace is a simple process suitable for both children and adults.
Wearing patriotic jewelry shows pride in the United States and helps you dress up for patriotic holidays, including the Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Veteran's Day. Although you can buy beaded bracelets that look like the American flag, they are fairly easy to make on your own as well. Use red, white and blue beads and basic jewelry materials to make a bracelet that looks like an American flag. You can either use seed beads to make it to scale or larger pony beads for a craft for smaller hands.
Most room corners are shaped like a square because that is the shape that drywall forms when the edges are pushed flushed against each other. However, homeowners can create round corners at hallways, dividers or around door openings. The rounded curves provide an additional architectural detail to the room. Achieve round corners using inexpensive strips that simply fit over the existing square corners. Installing the strips requires only basic drywalling skills.
Sprocket chains are found on bikes, trikes and motorcycles, among other machines, and are attached to sprockets attached to wheels to move the vehicle, whether by human power or by means of an engine. The teeth in the driver sprocket fit into openings on the chain, pulling the chain around the driven sprocket's teeth and turning the wheel. In most cases, the driven sprocket is located on the rear wheel or wheels, although there are some vehicles where the location is reversed. To make the chain move faster, you will need a smaller sprocket with fewer teeth.
One of the benefits of making your own jewelry is that you can personalize it to match your unique fashion sense or spell out something that is significant to you. If you need easy gifts for friends, make them personalized beaded bracelets as well, using their interests instead of yours. The final look of the bracelet depends entirely on the type of beads you choose to put on it or the words that you spell out with letter beads.
Armbands, worn on the upper arms, look charming as they add jewelry and elegance to a plain sleeveless top or dress. You can use trim, lace, fabric or beads to make armbands that go with your outfit. Pony beads, available in many colors, can be used to make simple narrow armbands or wider, intricate designed armbands that are suitable for all arm shapes and sizes. By following a few simple steps, you can make an attractive flower armband with pony beads.
Show your love with a seed bead heart made from jewelry wire. A beaded heart can be used as a pendant for a necklace, bracelet or as a special gift on its own. Choose between silver, copper or even gold jewelry wire, depending on your budget and the look you want for your design. Thicker wire, such as 20 gauge, holds it shape better and is well-suited for this project.
Beaded jewelry can provide an attractive addition to an outfit. Craft stores carry many different kinds of beads, including glass, crystal, stone, wood, metal and plastic. Adding a leather cord to the jewelry makes it more durable and adds a rugged flair to delicate beading. Prices vary if you search for these types of bracelets on the Internet or at your local craft bazaar, but you can purchase around $5 worth of supplies and have enough to make two or three leather cord and beaded wrap bracelets.
One of the simplest ways to make a beaded bracelet is by using fishing line. Fishing line for jewelry is the same nylon cord used for catching fish. It is durable and strong, and it is thin enough for most types of beads. Stringing beads onto a single fishing line is the most basic way to form a bracelet. Choose any type of beads you want for your project and consider the colors, textures and any patterns you wish to create with the beads.
You can add style and glamour to your accessory collection by making your own beaded handle handbag. You can choose your own color and fabric pattern and then select beads to match perfectly. Making your own beaded handle handbag is fairly simple and easy to make.
A cluster ring combines crochet with beading skills to make an elegant ring to wear with a wide range of styles. The outcome of the finished product depends on the type of bead used, whether pearl, gold, silver, semi-precious stones, cabochons, plastic or crystal. The band, made from crochet wire, securely holds the stones in place and it is up to you to determine how to cluster them together for your design.
Crochet stitches create a delicate, open weave that looks beautiful in shawls and blankets. These elegant stitches can also be employed to make a unique bookmark, using yarn and some decorative beads, that is perfect for the holiday season. To create this craft you will need to know how to complete a chain and a single crochet stitch. In less than an hour you will have a new way to hold your place in all your reading material.
Scanning an embroidery design allows it to be manipulated on a computer, as well as shared with others and printed out as many times as desired. Electrical interference during the scanning can interfere with the quality of the image, and make it hard to see the different sections of the digitized embroidery file on the screen, such as where the placement of the Start and Stop beads are located. Fix the design by “cleaning up” the digital image so there is no problem in viewing it on the screen or on a printout.
Chain chokers feature hard, durable metal but can be designed to look very feminine and delicate, depending on your taste. Alternately, these chokers can incorporate a more masculine metal element through the use of large, thick chain links or even links with small spikes. Chokers should fit snugly around the neck but not be so tight that they inhibit swallowing or breathing.
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free digital image editing software which imitates the functioning of a more professional application like Photoshop. To make an image of a chain without any other background image, you can extract a chain image from a photograph and recolor it to your liking. Once you extract and customize the chain you can save, print, add it to a website or make it a part of another image.
Dreadlocks make an aesthetic statement, but you can make yours even more eye-catching by adding a homemade bead sleeve. Create your own hair accessories with some inexpensive materials from your local craft store, while exercising your creativity. If you have a friend with dreadlocks, a hand-made bead sleeve makes a memorable personalized gift.
Foam liners keep tools safe from nicks and scratches and help do-it-yourself enthusiasts maintain order in the tool drawer. If your tool drawer doesn't feature foam lining or your current liner has worn out, you can whip up a homemade liner without much difficulty. Before you begin, you'll need to track down closed cell foam – dense, semi-rigid polyurethane foam – from a home improvement center, hardware store or online vendor.
A cascade necklace consists of layered rows of beads that decrease in number as they move down the necklace. Cascade necklaces pair well with v-neck shirts, as the shape of the necklace mimics the neckline. Create a beaded cascade necklace using a link-style necklace chain, round beads and jump rings. The materials are all available in craft stores, though you may want to check online for a wider assortment of beads. The project is appropriate for beginners and work time depends on your skill at bending headpins, as that's the majority of the work involved with the project.
