Creativity and well thought-out planning are qualities to be admired when choosing a costume for Halloween. Going out in hordes to purchase the same 'ol outfits from a local costume warehouse means you're probably wearing the same thing as thousands of other people. Creating ...more
Sadness won over the worried world with her downtrodden, mopey attitude in Inside Out, the widely popular animated film from Pixar and Disney. She's relatable, helping us to connect with all of our bouts of tears, sour attitudes, and blue feelings—and this Halloween, you can e ...more
Looking for a costume that breaks the mold of skimpy and clinging fabrics? Stay warm on Halloween and impress at any spooky event by turning yourself into a perfect recreation of the apes in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Typically, creating an ape costume requires heavy lay ...more
Remember the arcades? Were you saddened when they closed up one by one, leaving no outlet to actually go out and socialize while you played video games? With all the home consoles and internet connectivity, gaming has evolved, but the social factor has been eliminated. Sure we ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply Jack Skellington skull Halloween makeup. Start off by applying black eyeliner around your eyes on both the top and the bottom in thick lines. From here, draw a circle around the eyes with black paint and then draw a white circle around t ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply green wash to vinyl when making reborn dolls. First, you will need to gather all of your tools to create your doll project. After this, mix up your paint and then apply it to a sponge with a brush. Then, start to dab the paint onto the s ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a burnt burgundy contoured face and eye look. First, apply a primer to the entire eyelid as a base. Next, apply a shimmer pink eyeshadow with an eyeshadow brush. Next, line the lash line with black eyeliner, and then blend a burnt burgu ...more
If you've ever flipped through a Victoria Secret's catalog, you probably have noticed the uber gorgeous Brazilian model, Adriana Lima and her smoldering good looks. In this video presented by Fashion face TV, learn how to apply Adriana Lima dewy makeup for all skin types! Prod ...more
This beauty video demonstrates how to apply eyeliner. If you are just beginning to wear makeup, you may be overwhelmed by the many types and brands of eyeliners out there. Depending on what look you want to achieve, you will want to use different eyeliners to get that desired ...more
When you were a little girl, dressing up as a devil lady meant painting your face red with that kit you got from the Halloween store, clipping on some horns, and giving your best snarl. But these days we think you can do the devil look in a much sexier and chicer way. Take a ...more
If you think about it, your face is just another canvas, with makeup being the paint. You add highlights here to bring parts you want to emphasize forward, bronzer there to create fake shadows, and draw on patches of color (lips) or lines (eyes) to make things either pop or re ...more
In her music video for "Not Myself Tonight," Christina Aguilera engages in some, er, racy antics, such as humping a guy with minimal clothing and practicing bondage/bdsm. All in a day's work for shock queen Aguilera, right? Draw inspiration from her avant garde antics by inte ...more
This beauty video demonstrates how to do a MAC danger zone makeup look: red and black . Marlena, aka MakeupGeek, is a freelance makeup artist living in Michigan. Marlena says "Makeup isn’t just paint for the face, something to cover blemishes, or even something fun to do in m ...more
The first thing to do to prepare to apply your drag queen makeup look is to pin back all your hair so it is not in your face. Make sure your face is clean before applying make up. Begin by applying pear soap to your eyebrows with a small brush. Brush on your neutral powder. Pa ...more
Kristen Stewart is a well known tomboy who really doesn't care whether she's wearing Chanel or Target when she's out and about. But the sister knows how to glam it up big time on the red carpet and for photo shoots, where she brings out her hidden sultry, feminine side. For a ...more
The video is an episode of Indy Mogul. It opens with a man who tells us the topic of this show is to help people make fake prosthetics for a fish-man costume for Halloween. After an intro showing us that the show is about making homemade special effects and props on a cheap bu ...more
Create sexy leopard print eyes. Fresh Face: Start with what I call a fresh face, which is your clean slate for all of your looks. A fresh face is after you have put concealer and foundation all over the face or only where needed, which ever you prefer. Also groom the eyebrows ...more
Are your exterior lamps looking totally out of place? Bring them back into the fold with a simple spray paint face lift. As every fashion-conscious gal knows, accessories make all the difference. The same is true for your house: the decorative touches, accent pieces, and color ...more
Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza demonstrate the way of making medieval candles using tissue paper transfer technique. Steve asks you to first take a piece of tissue paper and a square-shaped chunky stamp. Then you should load the stamp with black pigment. Once the loading is ...more
For those who would like to have fun, interestingly designed nails, this video shows how to paint smiley face nails. After applying a base coat, mix a plain matte bright yellow and a plain matte white nail polish together on a piece of paper. This will create a lighter shade o ...more
Attention fans of Candyland! In this two-part tutorial, learn how to acquire a very creative Queen Frostine inspired look for next Halloween or your next costume party. The following products were used to achieve this look: (FACE) Wet n Wild White Face Paint, The Balm Stania ...more
Watch this instructional cosmetics video to apply eye shadows for an Arabic inspired look. Use a painterly paint pot for a base eye shadow. The M.A.C 217 brush can give even coats for this multilayered effect. Place a piece of Scotch tape on your face to create a straight line.
Want to make makeup like the Joker? Watch this how to video. Products used: MEHRON Modeling Putty Wax MEHRON Fantasy F-X White face makeup Avon Big Color Eye Crayon in Night Glisten Disguise Stix Soap-Based Red Paint MEHRON Tooth F-X Nicotine/Decay tooth paint GRAFTOBIAN Premi ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a masquerade ball mask with makeup. First, draw the outline of the mask around your eyes. After you do this, paint on light blue eyeshadow in circles around your eyes. Then, take a dark blue color and apply it on the outer edge of the l ...more
Dip into the sultriness of Arabic women with this Fall look that's sure to drop jaws. It's a smokey Arabic-style look with vivid purples and reds. It's the perfect autumn makeup look when wearing dark colors. Watch this video for the step-by-step instructions for applying this ...more
Sarah teaches us how to do a Dias de las Muerto look for Halloween in this tutorial. First, apply a pure white makeup to the entire face, including the lips. After this, wipe makeup off from around the eyes and draw a circle around them, including the top of the eyebrows down ...more
In this video, we learn how to transform into a witch doctor for Halloween. Start by using a white foundation all over the face, avoiding the eye and eyebrow areas. After this, apply bronzer to the cheekbones. Next, apply a black or dark brown color on the entire eyes, smudgin ...more
The artist begins by sketching house the outline of the face and body using a pencil. Then he begins to form the eyes, nose, hair and ears, and applies a gray mask to the face which is then covered by the tan coloring of the woman. The lower body is applied with a lighter mask ...more
Chuck Miller gives us a great tip for patching a small hole in drywall, such as a hole from an outlet box. Cut a small piece of scrap drywall about an inch longer than the hole in each direction. Score the back of this piece to reflect the shape of the hole, and peel away the ...more
YouTube user goldiestarling teaches you how to apply a purply sugar skull makeup look inspired by Sylvia Ji's Purple Crush painting. Use a white eyeliner to create the sockets of the skull, then go around the nose area. Color the whole face using a creamy white pencil and add ...more
Ashley Victoria teaches the secrets of using neutral shades & hot pink lips like Kim Kardashian. First use cream shadow paint in "Secretive" to apply the base on your eyelids. Apply a concealer with an angled brush right under your brow line. Apply off white color using a 239 ...more
This video teaches the secrets of getting an edgy rock n roll look. An excellent summary is given below. First use a pearl glide eyeliner in rave and fill half side of your eyelids. Now use grease paint stick in black and apply it on the other half of your eyelids. Use a synth ...more
Are you in the mood for plums? No— not the fruit, but the reddish-purple color that looks great on your face. This makeup tutorial will show you how to enjoy the benefits of the plum color with this "plum paradise" look. Get the step-by-step details by watching the video, and ...more
In order to do a bloody makeup look for Halloween, you will need the following: deep red blush, deep shadow Mac paints, eyeshadow, contour shadows, theatre blood, and eyeliner. On a clean face, draw in the lines. You can make any pattern of cuts that you wish. Begin with red ...more
Using many different types of makeup including eyeliners, eyeshadow, lip-gloss etc, to create a Halloween makeup costume. This video starts with the result of the tutorial, a triple cross between a witch, Dr. Jekyll and Mrs. Hyde. The fourteen minute tutorial starts from a fre ...more
Go for a bug theme this Halloween! This Halloween makeup tutorial demonstrates how to apply a fun bumblebee costume makeup look. Be a queen be this Halloween. Enjoy! Here's are all the makeup products used for this Halloween look (All MAC unless otherwise stated): EYES -soft ...more
This how-to video from makeup master Judy demonstrates a pretty bridal look inspired by Carried Underwood. She used mostly MAC cosmetics, specifically URBAN DECAY primer potion, MAC "girl friendly" paint pot, MAC "shore leave" E/S, MAC "cork" E/S, MAC "handwritten" E/S, MAC "r ...more
Here is a simple gradient eye look created with Cool Heat Mac products. Follow along and learn how easy it is to apply this dark and light blue eyelid color. Products used for blue gradient look: Eyes Base - Too Faced Eyeshadow Insurance Base 2 - L’Oreal HiP paint in Steely ...more
In this video, we learn how to apply a glitter makeup masquerade mask for Halloween. Start off by applying primer to the eyes, then a dark pink eyeshadow up to the crease. Next, apply purple to the lower lids, blue to the crease, and white underneath the eyebrow. After this, t ...more
In this video, Carsen Labella teaches us how to achieve a 1960's 'Mad Men' look. First, you will need to apply foundation to your entire face. Next, you will need to use a peach blush to the apples of your cheeks, then blend together with foundation. Next, apply a pearly white ...more
In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to make a stained glass mirror. This video is from Artists Resource. You will need a Marabu GlasArt kit, some spirit, a china graph pencil, scissors, a ruler, masking tape, a container to mix your paint, an object to draw ...more
This tutorial is about how to create Avatar inspired makeup. Go in with a white full coverage makeup and go over with a light layer all over the face. The white is going to give the blue something to stand out in front of. Don't forget to do your neck and ears. For the blue, y ...more
Looking to brighten up your hairdo? Add pizzazz to your hair by giving yourself highlights—at home. In this video, learn how to give yourself the perfect highlights. You Will Need: • A highlighting kit • An old blouse • Water • Conditioner • A towel • Clarifying shampoo ...more
Gordon Bruce shows an easy and speedy way to draw and paint a superman. First draw the head portion with a oval face and add eyes, nose etc,. Now come to the body portion which have big muscled arms and a thin body, having the triangle with S symbol at the center. Now draw the ...more
By now, you should know a few of the basics of programming with OpenGL and GLUT for C++ developing, like shapes, transformations, timers, and colors. Now it's time for lighting. Everything could look right in your 3D program or game, but if you're lighting isn't right, it's a ...more
Get all of the objects you use for your shave. Make sure your razor is sharp. Your daily shave should be a delight and not a chore. Start by washing your face with hot water. The hot water opens up your pours allowing your beard bristles so be pushed out. Message a pre-shave p ...more
Building a frame for your paintings can save you money and provide one more creation of which to be proud. Normally recommended for abstract paintings, basic float frames offer a professional feel to your art. This video demonstrates how to build a very simple float frame, whi ...more
This video tutorial shows you how to wallpaper. 1. Set the mood: To wallpaper a room you need caffeine and music, it's best to get that first. 2. Prepare the space: Basically this step is set to gathering tools, patching holes, cleaning and sanding the walls, moving furniture ...more
Learn how to make a papier mâché mask. Make a papier-mache mask for Halloween, a masquerade party, Carnival time, or anytime! You Will Need * An old tablecloth * A work smock * A clean, empty plastic gallon jug, labels removed * Strong scissors * A craft knife * An elastic b ...more
In this how to video, you will learn how create glowing eyes in the darkness using Photoshop. First, open your image in Photoshop. Next, duplicate the background layer. Go to hue and saturation and make the image really dark by turning down the lightness and saturation. Next, ...more
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
This video is a step by step guide for creating exposed teeth makeup . This is loosely based on the Harvey Dent character from Batman: the Dark Knight. * Begin with etching out the shape you want with a darker colored lip liner. * Next you take spirit gum, which is available ...more
Jezebel is back with another beauty basic: how to achieve a flawless, perfectly applied lipstick look. Lots of questions were posed, and hundreds of user answers sifted through. Sampling below, click through for all of Jezebel's selected tips. Prefer to learn via video? Scrol ...more
I think it's fair to say that every maker yearns for a 3D printer. You can replace circuit board connectors, fix your glasses, create ski grips, and make whole machines out of printed plastic parts—even a 3D printer. But without a 3D printer on hand, you can always resort to S ...more
Last Thursday's post demonstrated how to Make Yin-Yang Pillow boxes, which were based on equilateral triangles and squares. The units for making these boxes were created by Phillip Chapman-Bell, who runs an amazing origami blog and has a spectacular flickr photostream. Using t ...more
There's only a few week left until costumes and candy take over the streets, which means they'll be more and more seven-letter words in the Scrabble Bingo of the Days that relate to the Fall season, horror movies, and of course… Halloween. Below you'll find bingo words relevan ...more
Graffiti is a great way of getting your message out to the masses. The earliest known graffiti dates back to 30,000 years ago and used the traditional apply-paint-to-wall technique. Though our paint now comes in cans and not from scavenged berries, the actual graffiti process ...more
Decorate your child's room with this fun method. A projector is not longer just for classrooms or slide-shows. Project a vibrant picture on to a wall and you have a temporary stencil, and the only thing you need to do is add your artistic touch. Ready to think outside the can ...more
Kryolan makeup is highly pigmented makeup used for face painting and high intensity color. This video makeup application tutorial demonstrates how to use Kryolan makeup to get the effect you're going for. Maybe you're goth, or maybe you just want a look regular makeup can't ac ...more
Hello to all my readers, this is Kalsoom Nafasat. You all will be amazed to know that you can create some great nail art using needles. Although toothpicks are used more commonly in nail art, needles can be used for the tiniest of details. A needle is the best tool for creatin ...more