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Decorating a glass candle holder is something you can do with some scarving with metallic threads, among other elements. Decorate a glass candle holder with help from a crafts expert in this free video clip.
Mesh soap socks can be made using small soap samples and a few other basic items. Make mesh soap socks with help from an experienced crafts expert in this free video clip.
Cleaning and reusing a candle holder is a lot more straightforward than you probably think. Clean and reuse a candle holder with help from the owner of an antique store in this free video clip.
A painted jar candle holder gift is a great packaging for a couple of different types of items. Find out what you can put in a painted jar candle holder gift with help from a longtime and distinguished crafts expert in this free video clip.
Bamboo candle holder crafts are a whole lot easier to make than you might think. Find out more about bamboo candle holder crafts with help from a longtime and distinguished crafts expert in this free video clip.
Tin can candle holder crafts can be made quickly and easily right in your very own home. Make tin can candle holder crafts with help from a longtime and distinguished crafts expert in this free video clip.
Safety pin candle holders are a really fun way to spend a couple of hours. Find out about crafts projects for making safety pin candle holders with help from a longtime crafts expert in this free video clip.
Tealight candle holder crafts projects don't have to be the most difficult projects that you try to create in a particular week. Learn about easy tealight candle holder craft projects with help from a longtime crafts expert in this free video clip.
You can paint glass votive candle holders in a wide variety of different ways depending on your preferences. Paint glass votive candle holders with help from an experienced crafts expert in this free video clip.
Crafts that involve votive candles don't have to be as difficult as a lot of people make them. Learn about quick and easy crafts with votive candles with help from a distinguished crafts expert in this free video clip.
Pancake batter has a tendency to stick to molds if you're not extra careful. Find out how to get pancake batter to stop sticking to molds with help from a food host and private chef in Los Angeles in this free video clip.
Many different crafts projects use simple household items like jars and candles as primary tools. Get tips on various crafts projects that you can complete that use jars and candles with help from an experienced crafts professional in this free video clip.
Making your own do it yourself clay nose eyeglass holder is a really fun project that will also come in handy in a practical way. Make a do it yourself clay nose eyeglass holder with help from a ceramic artist and instructor in this free video clip.
Making homemade pottery doesn't have to cost a proverbial arm and a leg. Learn about making homemade pottery cheap with help from a ceramic artist and instructor in this free video clip.
Just because you're working with crayons doesn't mean your project won't turn out to be a masterpiece. Make a masterpiece with crayons with help from a graphic designer and illustrator in this free video clip.
Many aquarium enthusiasts prefer the most natural types of equipment for their tanks. An algae scrubber, also called an algae turf scrubber, is a way to use a natural material to remove organic waste from the aquarium that can cause water quality problems. An algae scrubber uses the same type of filtration that the ocean uses to remove waste products. Beneficial algae eliminates the bad algae that grows on surfaces, as well as organic chemicals that build up in the tank. You can build your own natural filtration system with a few readily available materials.
Making natural coffee creamers is a great, healthy way to add a little flavor to your coffee. Find out how to make natural coffee creamers with help from a coffee consultant in this free video clip.
Sayings and other types of phrases make the perfect decorations for glass candle holders. Find out how to decorate glass candle holders with sayings with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
If a hole has developed in the middle of your homemade candle you still have a few options to consider. Fix a hole in the middle of homemade candles with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
Just because a jar candle has been improperly burned doesn't mean you have to throw it out. Fix an improperly burned jar candle with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
You might want to think twice before throwing that empty juice bottle into the garbage. Make a homemade candle mold with a plastic juice bottle with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
Whether or not decoupage glue can be used on a votive candle depends on a few specific things. Learn if decoupage glue can be used on a votive candle with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
Getting smooth tops on homemade candles is sometimes easier said than done. Find out the perfect way to get smooth tops on homemade candles with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
Votive candles are designed to be used in a very specific way. Find out how to use votive candles with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
Homemade candle effects really let you put your own personal stamp on the candles you create. Learn about homemade candle effects with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
When making a homemade candle, one thing you're going to have to decide on is what it smells like. Get candle scent ideas with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
You can make candles with a wide variety of different colors and scents depending on your own personal preferences. Learn about candle colors and scents with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
Homemade wickless candles are a lot easier to make than you might think. Find out how to make homemade wickless candles with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
When making votive candles you need to make sure you're using the proper size candle wick. Find out about the proper size candle wick for votive candles with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
Making decorated hand sanitizer soap bottles is a great way to let your imagination run wild and have fun. Learn about making decorated hand sanitizer soap bottles with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
Swirled Popsicle soaps make a great, fun addition to any home. Learn how to make swirled Popsicle soaps with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
Homemade natural glycerin soap needs to be made in a very specific way for the best possible results. Learn to make handmade natural glycerine soap with help from a craft expert in this free video clip.
Baking soda is a natural deodorizer. When deciding what kind of air freshener to use in your home, consider baking soda as a natural alternative to aerosol sprays. The chemical-laden sprays can aggravate allergies and contribute to indoor air pollution. Baking soda is safe, natural and non-toxic. It is a cost-effective product that people often keep on hand for baking purposes. Baking soda has a neutral smell, but it can be scented to your liking, using essential oils, if you prefer a scented air freshener.
Science has given us so many wonderful gifts: electricity, plastics and modern medicine. So perhaps it's no surprise that science also affords us the ability to eliminate odors through clever and unexpected methods. Common household items such as vinegar and gelatin are just lurking in our pantries waiting for their secret powers to be unleashed and combat the foul smells that permeate after pungent fish dinners and smoky evenings at the cigar bar. Science has a lot to teach us about ourselves and how we can smell better through science projects.
Car odors accumulate inside the cabin as a result of spills, cigarette smoke, animals, food particles and other contaminants. Freshening the air inside the car involves a number of tasks that eliminate the root causes of displeasing odors. The best scenario involves cleaning all areas of the car that hold or introduce such odors rather than only masking them with air fresheners or deodorant sprays.
The wax myrtle is a large evergreen shrub or tree that can grow to 30 feet tall. It features waxy leaves, and the females produce berries. A highly tolerant plant, the wax myrtle thrives in most environmental conditions. Its foliage is naturally dense, but if you provide optimal conditions, you can ensure the tree grows as thickly as possible. Pruning scraggly limbs creates denser growth on the bottom and allowing the natural shoots to remain results in a thicket style of growth.
Making decorated jars can be a fun, easy and inexpensive craft project for all ages. Make a candle holder, pencil jar, treasure jar or personalized vase -- the possibilities are limited only by your imagination and available materials. Use shaped stickers, paint, permanent markers or adhesive-backed shelf paper to create one-of-a-kind decorator jars to enhance your rooms' decor or to make a special Mother's Day or birthday gift.
A hand-hewn mantel lends an aura of authenticity to a rural or rustic property. It can be mounted into the facade of a stone fireplace or attached to a wall over a woodstove. In an age of mass production, a hand-hewn mantel is a rare item and a conversation piece, particularly if you made it yourself. Take your time when creating a hand-hewn mantel. The amount of time, effort and skill required to achieve good results with traditional hand tools can be substantial.
Participate in traditional Native American ceremonies by crafting your own dance stick. Tribes, such as the Cheyenne, perform ceremonial dances, including the Eagle and the Buffalo, to honor the animals and to practice their religion. Dancers wear headdresses, moccasins and costumes while using dance sticks. Dance sticks are rhythm instruments and are also used as traditional medicine sticks. Historically, they were made from natural items, such as branches and antlers. Fabricate your own dance stick with feathers and a locally found branch.
Div tags organize content on a Web page and divide the HTML page into sections, typically to simplify formatting. Each Div on the page fits together to form a complete Web page. Users may have one div each for the header, sidebar, content and footer. There is no limit to the number of sections allowed on a site. If you need one div to "stick" to the bottom of another div, utilize both absolute and relative positioning in your coding.
Candle lanterns hold one or more candles securely inside a glass globe designed to enhance the natural beauty of candlelight. Although typically not as bright as propane lanterns or battery-operated lanterns, the light is softer, creating a comforting glow. These versatile lanterns are both practical and decorative and operate without the noise associated with propane lanterns.
Many homeowners are faced with covering their outdated wood panelings. While paneling was all the rage during the 1960s and 1970s, it doesn't fit with many homes' modern décors. Instead of taking the time to tear down the paneling, replace damaged areas before hanging drywall over it and covering the wall with fresh coats of paint.
Hand blowers were primarily used by blacksmiths using a forge to create horseshoes, nails, tools or any other metal device that required heat to manufacture. This type of forge is still in use today for specialty projects or to recreate the past. Modern forges use electric-powered blowers to increase heat, but they are frowned on by purists because they are hard to control. Hand blowers are still preferred for more control when operating a forge. Old metal squirrel cage fans work well because they can take the heat and can be placed within a few inches of the forge.
Candle-making lets you make personalized gifts for friends and family. When you make your own candles, you can choose the color, fragrance, size and shape. Make your homemade candles even more special by putting pictures on the side. Whether you choose a vintage winter scene for Christmas, a beach scene for a summer-themed party, or a portrait of the bride and groom for wedding centerpieces, your candles can be personalized with the picture of your choice.
Soy-based resin is a nontoxic alternative to conventional candle materials. A candle can be made from the soy resin that will illuminate as well as any commercially made candle. The candle can be made safely in your kitchen using supplies acquired from a home-and-garden shop as well as with tools found in most kitchens. No special protective clothing is needed.
A lineman's hand set is a special phone used by phone company personnel to check the status of telephone lines. They've also made several cameo appearances in spy movies as a low tech way to listen in on telephone conversations clandestinely. In addition to being called a lineman's hand set it is often referred to as a test set, a butt set or a beige box.
Careful preparation and safety precautions are essential when making your own photo emulsions. This emulsion compound can be placed on glass plates or on film but is not suitable for clothing or plastic. Emulsion compounds are the catalysts which, when exposed, reproduce your film on a larger scale. According to the Maco Photo Products, emulsion exposure on glass is similar to exposure on standard photographic paper. Hand making photo emulsion coating should be conducted in a clean, safe environment with a red safe light.
As a mother, you often need to carry items with you to keep your children occupied while you wait, such as at a restaurant, doctor's office or in the car. Many children enjoy coloring, but carrying crayons can get messy if they aren't contained properly. To give you a place to keep crayons, as well as something to color on for your children, a tri-fold crayon wallet serves the purpose well. The wallet closes securely and safely stores the crayons so they don't mark up anything else in your purse or diaper bag.
Air stones are often used in aquariums to disperse a regular stream of air bubbles through small holes and into the water. This process oxygenates aquariums, which is important for the health of fish. While you can purchase air stones in pet supply stores, you can also make them yourself using household items or materials found in a local hardware store. Air stones also can be used along with protein skimmers. The bubbles attract waste and trap particles in a skimmer, which can then be removed from the aquarium.
Decorate a cake with royal icing candle holders for an inexpensive embellishments that shows off your cake decorating skill. The royal icing decorations are made to resemble real fluted candle holders and can be made in any color you like, to coordinate with your color scheme. Make simple, sleek royal icing candle holders and fill them with fondant or gum paste candles, or be creative and embellish the candle holders with edible gemstones or luster dust.
