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My first attempt at making a scarf using the crazy wool technique
After watching all kinds of beauty on TV and reading about this beauty on the Internet, I decided to try to create something similar with my own hands. I really liked the things made in the “crazy vul” style. For those who are not yet familiar with this, I will say
Painting in eco-style
Nowadays, crafts made from natural materials are in incredible demand in the handicraft market. Eco-style can be found anywhere: at exhibitions, in offices, in residential premises. So why not keep up with current fashion? Today you will learn how to do
Burnishing a knife in citric acid
Burnishing is the process of obtaining a layer of oxide several microns thick. It is also called oxidation, blackening or blueing. This is a dark, almost black coating, but there are other shades. Basically, bluing is used as a decorative
Christmas tree made of beads
Needlewomen are inspired to weave beads every time of the year. For example, to create a festive atmosphere now, you can make a Christmas tree from beads.If you choose the right materials, the tree turns out to be very realistic. Combination of two
Block for notes using cardboard technique
To make a block for notes with your own hands using the cardboard technique, you will need a sheet of binding cardboard (2 mm) measuring 20x20 cm, cardboard 1 mm thick (20x20 cm), two pieces of matching fabric color (20x30 cm each), lace, whatman paper (format
Hardening the cutting edge of a knife with graphite
I will tell you and show you a simple way to harden any knife at home. And then, I will not harden the entire knife, but only its cutting edge, which greatly simplifies the task. If we go into details, it will be more likely not hardening, but carburization,
Paper sunflower
Sunflowers bloom only in summer, but if you make them from colored paper modules, you can admire them at any time of the year. To assemble a craft using the modular origami technique, you should prepare 210 elements measuring 1/32 of an A4 sheet: 56
Mini barbecue grill
I made this wonderful miniature barbecue grill from an aluminum Coca-Cola can. It can easily accommodate a sausage, which I love so much.
100 reasons why I love you
In this master class you will learn how to decorate a jar with pleasant notes about, for example, love. To create a jar with notes, take the following materials and tools...
Simple lathe from a drill
Anyone can make such a simple lathe at home with their own hands, if they have a regular drill.All parts of the machine are homemade and made of wood, except for the bearing and screws. Almost nothing unnecessary, just everything you need.
Volumetric paper flower
The development of fine motor skills is always useful for both adults and children. Therefore, this type of creative work, such as creating a 3D flower out of paper, will have a beneficial effect on fine motor skills. Well, the bonus will be useful somewhere else, as an option, as
Transferring a design from a computer to metal
Hi all! I will show you a method of electrochemical engraving, with which you can transfer a design printed on a laser printer to a knife, cleaver, or any other metal surface. I will transfer the drawing from the computer to a spatula
Little Christmas tree
During the New Year's celebrations, I want to complement my congratulations with small souvenirs that cannot be bought in any store. Small gifts are also valuable because they do not require serious investments, other than the perseverance and warmth of the master’s soul.
Throat lozenges
With the arrival of winter comes the time for a cold! And most often it is the throat that starts to hurt. Of course, there are many different medications like Strepsils, etc. But since all these medicines are quite expensive, I want to offer you a more budget-friendly one, completely
How to harden a screwdriver bit
Our market is simply flooded with low-quality Chinese tools. And it’s not even a matter of the manufacturer, but rather of resellers who massively bring in cheap Chinese screwdrivers, passing them off as a brand. There is also excellent, high quality Chinese
Felt Christmas mitten
Very soon everyone’s favorite holiday, which gives magic and faith in a fairy tale, is the New Year. For many years in a row it has been customary to put up a beautiful Christmas tree and decorate the house. But store-bought toys are of the same type - it’s much more pleasant to make something with your own hands, because
How to make a large “Kinder Surprise” from paper
All children love Kinder Surprise eggs. And, most likely, not because they are sweet, but precisely because of the surprise that is hidden inside. After all, it’s always so exciting to open the package, eagerly getting to the toy to find out what
How to make a barbell with your own hands
Current prices for sporting goods are sky-high, so it is much more profitable to make high-quality equipment at home. The barbell is the optimal athletic equipment for developing various muscle groups. Not required
Energy bars
Surely each of us has faced the problem of not having time to eat properly! Such periods are very harmful to our body and threaten various stomach diseases. But luckily I found a very good way to avoid all this!
Wooden icons
Badges on clothes appeared quite a long time ago. In primitive society, they were insignia made from stones, feathers, animal fangs and bones. Now many people can see these accessories on jackets, backpacks, baseball caps, bags, etc. V
BBQ grill made from car wheels
How I love cooking over a fire and inhaling that unique aroma of roasted meat and vegetables. Food over a fire, contrary to popular belief, is healthier, as excess fat drips off during cooking. I'll tell you how I made a barbecue grill from
Felt gift box
A beautiful gift box can be made not only from paper, but also from felt. The craft is very simple and quick, and the result is a wonderful, functional item. You will need to find 30-40 minutes of free time and the following
How to cut a glass bottle
Today, “Hand Made” creativity is gaining more and more momentum every day. Very often, handicraftsmen use glass bottles in their creations. They are used to make vases, lamps, stands, etc. I'll show you a very simple way how to
Converting a halogen spotlight into an LED one
I had an old 500 W halogen lamp lying in my garage. I used it to illuminate the lower part of the car from the inspection hole. A very convenient good lantern with a handle and a protective grille. But here's the problem: the halogen lamp burned out. Certainly,