Acetone

How To : Achieve good soldering joints

Learn how to solder wires with this video. Clean the area to be soldered, scraping the wire down to bare metal and then wiping it clean with alcohol or acetone. Use rosin-core solder for electronic applications. This solder normally comes in coils. Tin (coat with solder) the s ...more

How To : Dissolving polymer experiment

Styrofoam is a polymer and when brought into contact with acetone the polymer breaks down into its monomers. This demonstration shows the process of depolymerization. It looks pretty cool.

News : Slice a bottle in half ... with string

Really? A string? In half? Yes. This is not a hoax. Just old fashioned science. The ingredients necessary are simple: string, acetone and a match. We initially assumed this was a result of the acetone, the magical ingredient in many other fringe hacks of this nature. But th ...more

How To : Get out lipstick stains

Learn how to get out lipstick stains. It's not just lipstick on your collar; your favorite shade can turn up anywhere! That's why you need a battle plan. You Will Need * A clean, white towel * A clean, white washcloth * Rubbing alcohol * Grease solvent Step 1. Place stain ...more

How To : Transform into a doll for Halloween

1. Remove the old makeup and sealer. If you are working on a vinyl or resin doll, you can remove the makeup with a non-acetone nail polish remover. Afterward, wash the face well with soap and water. Work at any stubborn stains with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. 2. Sand the head, i ...more

How To : Do French tipped natural nails

In this how to video you can learn to apply French tip nail polish on natural nails. This manicure tutorial uses the following products: Onyx Professional 100% acetone Sally Hansen Hard as Nails: Invisible(01) and White On (02) Any dome shaped flat brush, no other brush will w ...more

How To : Remove your false nails at home, cheap and easy

In this tutorial we learn how to take off artificial nails at home. You will need: acetone, foil (in strips), finger file, nail clippers, buffer and cotton ball. First, tear your cotton ball into two pieces and completely soak it in the acetone. Now, apply the cotton ball over ...more

News : Save gas

Listen to KipKay. He's quite the crafty how-to guru. Suggestions vary from adding acetone to your gas tank (a practice banned in Vietnam for it's damage to engines) to emptying your trunk of all it's unnecessary junk. Save gas.

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