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Tips for the beginner borosilicate glass artist. This video demonstrates cold and hot seals, pulling curves, and more. Part 1 of 6 - How to Learn beginning lampworking techniques. Part 2 of 6 - How to Learn beginning lampworking techniques. Part 3 of 6 - How to Learn beginni ...more

Want to draw a stop motion animation but need some advice as to how it's done? This animation tutorial video shows you how to create a simple set up and provides you with 9 creative techniques that will help you get started on your own stop motion animation video. Watch this i ...more

If you have ever been curious about playing squash, watch this how to video. This is a quick squash playing tutorial that will go over the basics of playing this sport. Learn about the "U" technique, useful repeatable movements, wrist positioning, and the importance of straigh ...more

In this video series, learn how to do various color guard moves. Brittany Davis illustrates some of the different techniques for you to practice. She shows you how to toss, spin, and flourish a color guard flag. Brittany also shows you how to do some techniques with a rifle. B ...more

Basic drumming techniques and beginner drum lessons are explained in this free beginner's drum tutorial video series from our expert drummer, covering drum sticks, drum beats and fills. Part 1 of 10 - How to Learn basic drum techniques for beginners. Learn basic drum technique ...more

Violin Lesson #27 -- String Crossing. Todd Ehle talks about string crossing, while he uses some certain techniques to practice with. Information presented is in part, taken from The Art of Violin Playing, Book One, by Carl Flesch.

Check out this instructional electric guitar video that teaches you about the slap and pop technique. The slap and pop techniques are commonly used with pull-offs and hammer-ons with the fretting (left) hand, to further increase the rate at which notes may be played. This is S ...more

Drawing a human face based on the facial bone structure produces lifelike proportion and shadows. Learn about drawing a face with this free drawing video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Learn face drawing techniques. Learn face drawing techniques - Part 2 of 16. Click through to ...more

Check out this music tutorial video that shows you some basic fingerpicking techniques. Using the D chord to demonstrate the patterns, this instructional guitar video provides a brief guide to guitar fingerpicking patterns. Improve your guitar playing skills by practicing thes ...more

Clay pottery is a fun and creative art form that can be done with slabs of clay and not only on a spinning wheel. This free video clip series will show you several tips on how to use clump and torque techniques to construct clay models and open a world of design ideas for you. ...more

Check out this piano tutorial video that shows you the effects of different key attack techniques. From high and low, learn the different sounds and senses of the various key attack techniques. Practice these exercises and improve your piano playing skills by watching this ins ...more

"Miki Falls" manga creator Mark Crilley presents a lesson on how to ink a manga illustration, with special emphasis on crosshatching techniques.

Learn the best techniques for giving a sensual foot massage as well as tips on massaging heels, arches, and toes with expert sensual foot massage tips in this free online massage therapy video series. Part 1 of 20 - How to Learn foot massage techniques. Learn foot massage tech ...more

This instructional turntable video shares some techniques for the aspiring DJ. EQing is an important aspect of mixing on the turntable. EQing filters out certain frequencies in your music. The idea is to have control over the bass, treble, high and middle frequencies, to creat ...more

Relief printmaking involves specific printing techniques and tools to create wonderful and unique pieces of art. Learn how to start printing with this free instructional printmaking video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Learn relief printmaking print techniques. Learn relief pri ...more

Get a potter's wheel and learn how to do advanced pottery with expert tips and advice in this free video. Part 1 of 21 - How to Learn advanced pottery techniques. Learn advanced pottery techniques - Part 2 of 21. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Learn adv ...more

Violin Lesson #7, 9-10 -- String Crossing Techniques. Todd Ehle teaches some string crossing techniques for you beginners in this 3-part lesson. Part 1 of 3 - How to Learn string crossing techniques for the violin easily. Part 2 of 3 - How to Learn string crossing techniques ...more

Todd Ehle talks about tonalization, and teaches some tone production techniques in this lesson.

In this video tutorial episode of "Techniques with Todd" we talk about single string technique. Single string electric guitar techniques are important for getting the heavy metal sound or just to impress others with your fast fingers.

Violin Lesson #20; Relax! Relaxation Techniques. Todd Ehle shares his ideas on relaxation in this lesson.

Check out this video to learn techniques for making glass with fire. Enjoy the Pink Floyde tunes while you are at it. Part 1 of 2 - How to Learn fire techniques for making glass. Part 2 of 2 - How to Learn fire techniques for making glass.

This video is an introduction to the ancient art of dowsing with a pendulum.

In this two part bass guitar lesson you will learn to play using the finger tapping technique. Part 1 of 2 - How to Learn how to play the bass using tapping techniques. Part 2 of 2 - How to Learn how to play the bass using tapping techniques.

Chipping is one of the simplest actions in golf to master. You can play a chip shot with any golf club in your bag, including your fairway woods! All you need is one very simple technique that can transfer to all golf clubs. This is what you should be practicing.

Tapping and changing strings gets a hair more difficult. Here's one way of making this happen. Once you learn the premise I’m sure you can come up with more. Start tapping at the 17th fret - 2nd string, pulling off to the 12 fret - 2nd string, and hammering on to the 15th fret ...more

Learn tips and techniques for the best way to massage the head, face, and neck with these therapy instructions. Relax yourself, get rid of headaches, and reduce stress! Part 1 of 19 - How to Learn head massage techniques. Learn head massage techniques - Part 2 of 19. Click thr ...more

Equine massages target large muscle groups of the horse for loosening and relaxation. Learn about the benefits of equine massages with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video. Learn equine massage techniques - Part 1 of 16. Click through to watch this video on exp ...more

Do you like your guac chunky? Yes? Well, then this video is for you. Learn how to make a super delicious, chunky style, avocado guacamole, perfect for tailgating or a Super Bowl party. Before you actually get to making this chunky guacamole, there's a few tips and tricks to le ...more

Check out this instructional electric guitar video that teaches you about the slap and pop technique and puts it into some chordal work. The slap and pop techniques are commonly used with pull-offs and hammer-ons with the fretting (left) hand, to further increase the rate at w ...more

In this section, Chris Traylor continues to share pointers on different hi hat techniques for playing the drums. Pull out a fresh pair of drum sticks and get ready to rock, or just suck (hopefully not the latter).

Some bleeding is to be expected from any procedure when even the most skilled veterinary surgeon performs an operation. Hemostasis is the physiological process of stopping the loss of blood, and a skill required of any veterinarian, from the most fundamental of procedures to a ...more

Are you ready to rock? In this section, Chris Traylor guides you through different hi hat techniques for your drum kit. Make sure your foot doesn't ache, cause you're going to need it for this.

Drawing blood is only responsibility for hospital nurses, but a very important one, so knowing the proper procedure is up to you to master. You can only become efficient at taking blood samples by practicing, but you should also know all of the phlebotomy methods for extractin ...more

Learn how to ski by watching "The way to better skiing." This skiing tutorial sequence consists of 11 professional teaching videos taught by six of the best Danish ski instructors for all levels in all terrain: Lasse Lyck, Klavs Klavsen, Rasmus Lundby, Tue Bak, Martin Hulten a ...more

This how-to video proves tai chi isn't just for old people in the park. You can learn how to subdue your enemy in four seconds from a tai chi master. There is a pressure point on the neck that you can press that will render your enemy unconscious. Watch this instructional mart ...more

In Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), doctors deal specifically with the female reproductive organs, which means a lot of visual inspection of the vaginal area. Whether you're a doctor, surgeon, nurse, or nursing assistant, knowing how to properly drape a patient is detriment ...more

Learn techniques for lymphatic drainage using the power of massage.

Paracord braiding is a popular technique used to make lanyards and ties for survival gear. There are many different techniques a braider can use - the most common are the rattlesnake knot and the square braid. This video shows you the nuances of both techniques, a few variatio ...more

This how to video installment explains a basic autoharp melody playing technique called "pinching". Playing melody on the autoharp is not as difficult as it may first appear. There are an awful lot of strings, but finding a melody note and playing it clearly isn't as hard as i ...more

Please, before attempting to recreate this video, make sure you are doing it to a lock that belongs to you and not someone else. Remember, nobody wants to get arrested for doing something stupid. Anyway, in this video tutorial, you'll find out how to open any locked door using ...more

The tabla is a popular Indian drum used in the classical, popular and religious music of the Indian subcontinent and in Hindustani classical music. In this how to video you will learn basic techniques of playing the tabla. Watch this tutorial and you will be playing the tabla ...more

Drawing is an excellent exercise for the brain that also lets your mind wander. This video tutorial demonstrates how to draw a serene mountain landscape using charcoal techniques. Begin with a simple sky and mountain range, then add trees and a beach. Pencilling in water will ...more

An important part of being a surgeon involves knowing how to do various types of sutures. This medical how-to video demonstrates how to do a simple interrupted suturing technique. Simple interrupted sutures are great for closing skin wounds. Follow along and learn the proper m ...more

Does that baby just not want to budge? If you are towards the end of your pregnancy, or long overdue and nothing seems to be working, check out this tutorial. In this video you will receive tips from Dr. Lisa Gibbons, an OB/GYN at Cascadia Women's Clinic in Vancouver, Washingt ...more

Vasectomy is birth control option for men which involves a surgical procedure that will prevent sperm from passing through the vas deferens. Watch this instructional video to learn more about vasectomy and see demonstrations of two occlusion techniques that involve thermal cau ...more

Watch this instructional video to accomplish the knitting technique: M1R / M1L: Make One Right / Left. A make one, abbreviated M1 in knitting patterns, is an increase stitch. In some instances the slant of the increase does not matter, but, when it does, it's helpful to know h ...more

Try out a layering technique using spray paint. Always wear a mask when painting with spray paint indoors. Create interesting compositions on old shopping bags. Add depth and tone to stencils by building up layers of material texture, drawing and spray paint. Dry your work wit ...more

In the confectionary world the way you ice or present a cupcake is just as important as how good a cupcake tastes. Thanks to cupcake bakeries like Magnolia Bakery in NYC and Sprinkles in L.A., the age of the yummy and chicly decorated cupcake has officially been ushered in. Ma ...more

Lightning is quite simply sublime. Beautiful yet terrifying all at once, it is one of nature's great mysteries (we still don't fully know why it happens) and can be deadly if you get in its path. This natural phenomenon makes itself the perfect subject, then, for artistic por ...more

Today, learn the basics of lock bumping. Lock bumping is a lock picking technique for opening a pin tumbler lock using a specially-crafted bump key. One bump key will work for all locks of the same type. This video tutorial will show you how to hack into locks with lock bumpi ...more

Want to play lead guitar in a rock band? Well first you have to learn techniques from the masters. This guitar lesson from Siggi Mertens teaches you how to play a ohn Lee Hooker style blues riff. There are similar blues riffs to this John Lee Hooker riff. "Boom, Boom" or "Suzi ...more