Obsidian is a naturally occurring form of extrusive igneous rock formed from felsic lava deposits in the vicinity of volcanoes. It is characterized by a glasslike composition that is very hard and very brittle, fracturing off in pieces that are extremely sharp when subjected to external force.
Oni are devils, demons, trolls and other creatures found in Japanese folklore. They're depicted as having hideous, snarling faces with fangs and horns. You can make an oni mask out of papier-mache, using a generic plastic mask as your base.
At parties or in restaurants and bars, it is sometimes necessary to set aside tables that have been booked ahead or are for a specific purpose. While it is possible to purchase "Reserved" signs, it is also very simple to make your own custom designs.
Handsome, versatile and practical, Japanese boxwood and wintergreen boxwood shrubs provide color and eye-catching winter interest. Check out our handy tips to help you tell the difference between the two.
Crock Pots, one brand of slow cookers, are handy appliances that prepare an assortment of meals. But these appliances have a tendency to stain from heat and burning. Some parts of slow cookers are dishwasher-safe, but the heating base is not.
No matter how an ugly couch has come to reside in your living room, you can disguise it with layers of pretty fabric and bold surrounding accents.
Colors from a brightly-colored article of clothing can bleed on other clothes during a wash cycle, an occurrence that can happen, for example, if a red sock gets tossed in with your white clothes, resulting in pink-hued laundry.
Cassias (Cassia and Senna spp.) provide showy, brilliant yellow flowers in nearly any season, depending on the species. Members of the bean family, conspicuous seed pods follow the flowers. Cassias usually need minimal trimming, mostly to keep plants within size.
Damask upholstery brings an air of elegance to any home, so it's important to keep it looking its best. The key to this is appropriate regular cleaning, according to the cleaning code. In the case of damask, this is "S," which means it must be cleaned using solvent-based cleaners.
No DIY Peter Pan costume is complete without a pair of brown or green felt shoes or booties. Fortunately, this style of felt footwear is pretty easy to sew yourself. Start by tracing an existing shoe or slipper to draft a custom paper pattern. After that, just sew a few seams to complete the shoes.