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Do you live in a high crime area? Maybe your an avid outdoors man, who shares his/her space with hunters. Maybe you just like interesting "Arts and Crafts" projects. In this article, I...
If you've been driving for several years, chances are that you've driven a car with a chipped windshield. Although this isn't the most dangerous thing you can do, a chipped windshield can obscure...
A longboard says as much about a person as the clothes they wear. I’ve seen boards anywhere from 36-18 inches long in every shape imaginable. Some boards are colorful; some are simply left the...
Custom airscoops and vents are available in the after-market scene, but getting one to match you needs is usually difficult, not to mention expensive. With some scrap wood, fiberglass, hand tools...
So you would like to duplicate body parts and panels for your custom car, but either want something or little different or don't have very much money? Follow along!
You can turn your memories into beautiful jewelry. You can upcycle gorgeous invitations, brochures, old posters or damaged dresses into wearable art. This tutorial will show you how to take your...
It's not hard to make jewelry out of resin, and it is very cost effective as well. You just have to know how to do it and what you need. Here are some ideas to help get you started.
A how-to video for using epoxy resin, silver-plated rings and pewter pendant trays to create jewelry from reproductions of your artwork. See John's finished rings, pendants and artist's...
Determining if you need a windshield replacement will help when dealing with your insurance company or repair facility. In many cases the windshield damage can be repaired. However, it is...
This is a basic step by step procedure for fabricating a custom fiberglass seat pan for a passenger seat mod for a Kawasaki police motorcycle
In this tutorial you will learn how to make your own tiles for any room inside or outside your home. You can even use them for coasters. This can be a big conversational piece in your home as well...
You will learn how to build a fiberglass overhead console
If you want to save money on a new board or you're looking for a challenging project, you can make your own surfboard. In order to complete this project, you'll need a pretty large supply of power...
Poison ivy and poison oak can leave many people skin very irritable. Living out on the farm we came into contact allot with poison ivy. What I have learned through my grandma is that poison ivy...
The potted tree you choose for outdoor décor will need a large container with drainage, that’s a given. But there are other considerations in selecting a container for a tree.
Water softeners need to be regenerated by soaking the resin beads of the water softener in salt to make water softening more effective. Water softening involves replacing the calcium and magnesium...
A great way to save some money is to do your nails at home. This is a really easy way that doesn't involve mixing the powder which is a lot harder to get the hang of then the method that I am...
I have done a lot of things in my life from being a bail enforcement agent to a bull rider! Riding bulls was by far the most dangerous and challenging of all! It is a sport unlike any other in the...
Choosing between types and brands of print paper can be confusing, but it's an integral part of the printing process.
The waves may be soft and fluffy, but between you and the ocean is a beach full of rocks. Drop your board on something hard, and you're likely to damage the fiberglass coating. If you don't...
Fiberglass repair is an art that can be tackled by anyone willing to employ a little patience and concentration on the project. Whether dealing with a shower, tub or boat, repairing fiberglass...
Aliphatic resin is an adhesive that comes in the brand names of Duro Professional, Elmer's Carpenter's Glue and Franklin Titebond Glue. Aliphatic resin is known as yellow glue and is typically...
Water softeners are used to remove calcium and magnesium. These systems generally work with salt or potassium to clear the water of these impurities. Once you have the system installed, you must...
Patching a hole in your boat can degrade your boating experience and damage your boat and the items inside of it. Follow these steps to fix the hole before it costs you money.
Orgone Generators create immense amounts of life-energy which can be used for therapeutic purposes. It takes technical skill and time to build a strong Orgone Generator, but the process is always...
If you surf more than a few times a year, you know dings are par for the course. Rather than taking your surfboard in for minor repairs, you can learn how to mend fiberglass and core dings if...
Dental veneers can be a considerable investment, especially if you take into account that many dental insurance plans consider them purely cosmetic and do not offer coverage. If you are a good...
Although you can purchase wax for encaustic wax painting, many artists prefer to make their own. When making your own wax, you can control the specific shades, as well as the amounts of those...
Repairing a bullseye break in a windshield is an easy application and will save you money and time versus having it done by a professional. Loose rocks in the road, driving behind dump trucks, and...
The singing saw can be played with any type of bow: violin bows, viola cello bows, etc. Learn more about musical saw bows and how to use resin to prepare a bow for playing a musical saw in this...
Resin is a multipurpose polymer product, used in a variety of ways--from jewelry making to engineering, repairs and reinforcing epoxy resin glue.
Working with fiberglass might seem like a daunting chore better left to the professionals, but with a little patience and skill it can be conquered. Fiberglass is used in many situations:...
You may not even remember the last time you cleaned your bong, which is a sure sign that it probably needs to be cleaned. Before you scrub it in and out with soap and water, though, there is a...
Car window repairs and replacements can get expensive. There are ways to fix minor car window cracks without hiring a professional. You must have the basic understanding and steps in order to...
Fiberglass resin is a popular product for many projects, but most of those involve automobiles. The product is used on car stereos, speakers and the exterior of the car. Though it's fairly easy to...
Creating a custom center console for your car can change the cockpit feel to something much more luxurious and custom. While this process can be difficult, the final product will set your interior...
Although there is a resurgence in the use of plastic resin in modern jewelry, plastic has been a fixture in art jewelry since the late 1800s when it began to make an appearance as a substitute for...
Polyester resin, a popular material used in both molding and casting, is often used to create dolls and other figures. Unlike laminating resin, casting resin dries with a smooth, hard surface...
Decorating with Plantation Shutters will add elegance, beauty and style to your home. The Plantation shutters can be fully closed to darken a room or opened to let in any degree of light. They...
This article will show you in depth how to make a custom fiberglass hardtop.
Rust or iron stains and resin "bleed" deposits on outdoor decks must be removed before staining and sealing (or resealing) the wood. This stain remover can be mixed at home and used...
Summer is finally here! Unfortunately, not everything about summer is festive including catching poison ivy. This hearty plant grows throughout most of North America and is capable of causing...
Adding photographs to jewelry can create pieces with personality and flair. Multiple methods can produce a striking photographic necklace. One can use Shrinky Dinks, Epoxy Resin or pre-made charms...
This is Part 2 of a 3 Part Series on building a skateboard. In this part, we apply fiberglass to the bottom of the deck, and a thin cotton fabric to the top of the deck. The fabric shows through...
Making custom kick panels for your car is not as complicated as you think
Bottles caps often have interesting designs and bright colors. You can take these discarded items destined for the trash heap and recycle them to become unique cuff links. This tutorial will...
Ugly bubbles sometimes form when you pour resin to cast jewelry while jewelry making. This tutorial will explain how to remove bubbles so they are not embedded in your epoxy resin cast art jewelry.
Models are no longer simply cars, airplanes and ships. The hobby of collecting moved into a new universe with the growing popularity of science fiction and fantasy.
After you make your contact print, the next step in printing a black-and-white photograph is to develop the print.
Dangerous rapids and whitewater aren't the only obstacles for a canoe. Many canoes get damaged on their way to the water, usually by falling off a car top. Small holes and leaky seams can easily...