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DIY solar oven

I made this solar oven for a school project and here are my results and information on how to build it step by step. A solar oven, unlike a conventional oven, is heated using solar thermal energy. Solar ovens can be used for

“Tropical applique” for a summer crochet T-shirt

Decorations on children's clothing are never superfluous! Such little things attract attention and always please the eyes of others, but most importantly, these bright and positive applications lift the spirits of children. It often happens that such things

Simple power supply with adjustable voltage

Hello! This is my first instruction! We are all surrounded by electrical appliances with different specifications. Most of them operate directly from a 220 V AC network. But what if you come up with some non-standard device, or

Simple resistance welding machine

This is an instruction (guide) on how to make a cheap, convenient and portable machine for spot welding metal from a damaged microwave oven. Please note that this is dangerous, as indicated by the sign on the

Three-component facial scrub

A scrub is a cosmetic product containing, among other things, an exfoliating component that removes the top layer of skin, consisting of dead cells that interfere with its timely renewal.

Transferring images to fabric

Each of us has favorite pictures or images. Be it an expensive photograph, or just a cute image from the Internet. Maybe you should try to create your own unique T-shirt by transferring this image onto fabric? This is very

Crepe paper asters

Asters are lush flowers with a large yellow center. They bloom at the end of summer and are pleasing to the eye before the onset of cold weather. But if you want to admire the beauty of this flower all year round, then make it from corrugated paper. Today you

How to crochet a comforter for a newborn

The idea of ​​comfort first appeared in England. Newborns know their mother's smell well, and quickly calm down if they smell it. This napkin toy is placed nearby while the baby is feeding, and it retains that smell. When mom is not around, but the toy

How to make a photo album with your own hands

In modern times, photographs have become an integral part of our lives. We take pictures daily.But it is very important to save moments dear to your heart not in the memory of your phone or computer, but on paper. There are photo albums for storing such photos.

We alter jeans for a baby with our own hands

Jeans... They have already become so firmly established in our lives and “settled” in our wardrobes that it’s time to speak in the words of a classic: “How much has merged in this word for the Russian heart...”. Indeed, probably everyone has at least one favorite pair of jeans.

How to assemble a kitchen cabinet

If you decide to buy and assemble a kitchen cabinet with your own hands, then this question may interest you more than ever. Why, you ask, because they will already bring me an assembled cabinet, which all I have to do is hang it up? In practice, most often everything

Sundress with a collar for a doll

Barbie doll is undoubtedly the most popular doll in the world. Children from every corner of the Earth want to have this popular and beloved doll. But the doll’s wardrobe is not inferior to its beauty, fashionable fluffy dresses, all possible

Decorating a white T-shirt with your own hands

Handmade work, as well as individual decor, is valued by fashionistas all over the world. But you can decorate a T-shirt with your own hands. For this you will need leftover lace, a small piece of fabric in a contrasting color (for example, denim) and anything else you can find

Clothes for a doll made from old jeans

There are a huge number of master classes on what can be done from old jeans. It can be toys and bags, even furniture is covered with denim scraps. And I suggest sewing clothes for a doll from old jeans.For example, you can

DIY towel doll

Nowadays, many interesting and original gifts can be bought in a store or ordered online. But they all do not convey the feelings and emotions that we want to put into them. There are such holidays and celebrations when it is difficult to choose

scratching post

Have you decided to bring a playful kitten into your home? Then you should take care of its content. Necessities occupy a special place in a pet’s life. Today we will talk about a scratching post. It’s just the way nature works that cats experience

Headband with wildflowers

Headband with daisies and cornflowers made of fabric using the guilloche technique. And for this you will need the following materials and tools: - iron rim. - double-sided thin tape. - blue thin ribbon for the headband. - scissors. - lighter. - soldering iron

We sew a toy eyeshadow palette from felt

There are probably no girls who, each at one time, would not be interested in cosmetics. Numerous jars, boxes, tubes and bottles from my mother’s cosmetics bag sometimes fascinate little beauties even more than beautiful dresses,

Making a wooden chaise

One of the garden decorations that is often found in landscape design is a wooden chaise, which is often also used as a stand for flower pots. If you have the necessary tools, you can do it yourself.

Canning cucumbers

It's canning season.A lot of canned fruits and berries have already been made. And finally, the cucumbers are ripe! The most popular type of canning is the “cucumbers in marinade” method. This way the cucumbers remain whole and can be used as

DIY tablet repair

In this age of technology, tablets are considered one of the most popular electronic devices used by people of different ages. With their small dimensions, high parameters and autonomy, they can more than replace a desktop computer or

Japanese panel "Harmony"

I have never been a fan of Japanese culture. However, I have always been amazed by the beauty of the works of ancient Japanese artists. Thanks to their works, I decided to create this homemade product.

Badges-medals for witnesses at a wedding

A wedding is a romantic and long-awaited holiday in the life of every couple. Any newlyweds want, try and do everything possible to ensure that their wedding is prepared, organized and held at the highest level. Of course there will be troubles and fuss

Savings book for newlyweds

One of the most interesting and original ways to give money beautifully at a wedding is the so-called savings book. At the moment, this is perhaps the most ideal and quite creative way to both surprise and delight,