Brass plating is commonly found on lighting fixtures, furniture, doorknobs and switch plates. It is possible to paint brass-plated objects, but you will need to prepare the surface by removing tarnish and scuffing the surface so the paint will adhere properly.
Metal sheds are generally less expensive than wood sheds and easier to put up. The walls of a metal shed aren't well-suited to the installation of internal shelves, however. Putting a large number of holes in the walls can provide paths for water and encourage corrosion.
Paper-mache body molds are used to capture the human form. Paper-mache can take days to dry thoroughly, so it's impractical to cover your subject with this material. A negative body mold will be constructed of fast-drying plaster gauze, which is commonly used to create a cast for an injured limb.
A louvered panel serves a dual function. It offers excellent privacy to a room or closet but still allows the air to flow easily in and out. The louvers are slats that are set at an angle within the frame of the panel. The pieces of the frame connect with mortise and tenon joints.
A load-bearing ceiling beam can be an eyesore in your room, especially if the exposed beam contrasts with the ceiling. Don’t let the beam dominate your room's decor, enhance it with decorative techniques that hide its true function.
Making jeans tighter around the ankles is one of the easiest alterations you can do at home. You just need a sewing machine, a few supplies and basic sewing skills. It involves marking a new seam line in front of a mirror, pinning, and sewing a new inner leg seam from the knee to ankle.
Origami is the traditional Japanese craft of folding paper in order to make figures. These figures can range from animals to inanimate objects. Some origami folding instructions are very intricate and may be hard for beginners.
Watercolor paper is formulated to preserve work without curling or discoloring, and its texture contributes to the quality of a piece. Machine-made watercolor paper incorporates plant fibers such as cotton, hemp or linen, and it comes in many different colors and textures.
Juniperus horizontalis, creeping juniper, is a shrub that occurs in the northern United States and Canada. It is low growing and evergreen and is often used for groundcover.
The genus Mandevilla includes many lush, showy, flowering tropical plants. Though generally hardy tropicals, the plants can suffer from a variety of pests and problems, such as spider mites, Corynespora Cassiicola fungus and leaf spot. These problems usually occur during warm, summer months.