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You can make a snake out of any kind of clay, but try air-drying clay or polymer clay to make reptilian creations that last. Air-drying clay can be painted, and polymer clay comes in a large range of vibrant colors.

If you're looking for an adorable party favor for a baby shower, these baby booties are a perfect fit. Made of tissue paper and a small paper cup, they can be assembled in just a few minutes. Create an assortment in various colors or match it to your shower's color scheme.

Carving clay animals requires understanding some basic techniques of working with clay. One of these techniques is creating a fur texture. A fur texture will give your animal a look and feel that is more realistic than if your animal has no texture at all.

Just like most protective topcoats, such as polyurethane or varnish, a topcoat of lacquer will prevent stain from absorbing into a wood surface. If you try to apply stain to a lacquered surface, the stain will simply bead up and drip off.

Purple coral pea (Hardenbergia violacea) is a decorative, flowering plant that grows as a sprawling shrub or climbing vine. It is native to the coastal regions of eastern Australia, but is also cultivated in the United States and Europe.

Velux is a brand name for roof windows or skylights. Velux make blackout blinds to fit their windows, which are a practical choice for bedrooms as they block light.

Moles are frustrating pests for many homeowners. These insectivores tunnel through dirt to find insects to eat, which causes dirt mounds to appear all over the yard. While moles are annoying pests, they do not damage homes or tunnel through walls.

Nonstick pans make frying eggs and pancakes a breeze, but the material does have one significant drawback: The nonstick coating on such pans is fragile -- easily scratched by utensils like metal spatulas. If your pan has been so damaged, there's no need to throw it away.

Children in traditional school settings easily spread head lice to each other. According to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, you should focus your energy on thoroughly removing the lice and eggs from your child's hair to prevent re-infestation.

Freshly painted rooms in a new home may look pleasant, but the fumes can harm your health. The chemicals in paint evaporate and remain in the air as the paint dries. The fumes can irritate your lungs and eyes and even cause dizziness.