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This Illustrator tutorial shows you a way to make a double helix or twisted wire. Using Illustrator and the powerful pattern brush, Bert takes us through the steps from a wavy line to a realistic wire effect or double helix. To watch this episode of PixelPerfect, head over to ...more

Vines create the perfect look when grown over a trellis, arbor, or arch. You Will Need * A vine plant * A trellis, arbor, or arch * A wooden stake * Floral wire * Pruning shears Step 1: Find a strong shoot Look for the longest and strongest shoot from your vine plant. Pick on ...more

In an hour, make your own fancy beaded princess tiara with some help from ThreadBanger. You'll need a skinny stiff headband, 24-gage floral wire, a wire cutter, plastic beads and a creative sense of spirit! With a few twists, ties, and beads, you'll have a new piece of head de ...more

Fun for halloween or any special occassion, add flare, glitz, and glamour to your makeup using rhinestones, sequins, or beads!

Watch this video to learn how to make a 3D stop motion animation using playdoh and a wire armature. You must have some knowledge of stop motion animation and Movie Maker software to make an animation. This is easy to do and just takes some creativity.

For anyone interested in learning how to make their own jewelry, try the simple steps in this arts and crafts tutorial to make a Bali bead and lampwork bracelet. To make the bracelet, you will need jewelry wire, a sterling silver toggle and clasp, crimp beads, Bali stone beads ...more

The first step in making a pair of hematite hoop earrings is to gather your supplies. You are going to need some needle nose pliers, two head pins, a hood bead, a small bead, a bigger bead, and two French earring hooks. First, take a head pin and insert it into one of the hole ...more

This video teaches you how to make a steampunk bunny. You want to start off by making a blob with a fairly light color. Then you want to use a sharp stainless steel tool to create a round head. Make sure to make the head of the bunny is forwarded a little bit so that it looks ...more

This insturctional video shows you how to make a boho-chic pair of beaded hoop earrings. You will need wire, earring findings, jump rings, heart shaped millefiori beads, and round beads. Learn how to make these bohemian hoop earrings by watching this video jewelry-making tutor ...more

These make great embellishments for scrapbooks, garlands, presents or even as jewelry! All you need are some festive holiday beads or faux pearls, some flexible, thin wire to string them on, a sharp wire cutter and several pairs of various jewelry pliers.

This video demonstrates how to install trailer lights on your boat's trailer. In order to determine what size replacement kit you will need, you must figure out the width of the trailier at the widest point. First, remove the old lights. Use a large slotted screwdriver to remo ...more

Installing trailer wiring can be easily done using a trailer wiring package. Learn how to wire a trailer using a trailer wiring package in this free video series featuring a certified mechanic. Part 1 of 8 - How to Install a trailer wiring package. Install a trailer wiring pac ...more

Make a lovely and elegant silver ring out of jewelry wire. By using a small crochet hook and carefully crocheting your wire, you can create a beautiful ring which looks like it has been made with silver filigree. You don't need anything more!

Perfect for a 4th of July craft, this tutorial shows you how to make an easy beaded bracelet with a patriotic touch. You'll need some copper wire (or jewelry wire), red, white and blue beads, a pencil and a pair of safety scissors.

Make a dream catcher with things you can find around your house by following along with this how-to video! Join host Lisa Bleyaert as she shows you the steps to making this cool Native American piece of art! You will need a wire or thin branch, twine, beads, feathers, scissors ...more

Simple instructions for doing a simple bike repair when you are on the road and don't have your tools. This vide shows how to take the tire off your bike rim without using tire levers. Our host demonstrates on a completely flat tire, and shows us how to leverage off the beads ...more

Here's a look at using porcelain slip to decorate. This is a great tutorial on using porcelain to make your beads and other products such as ceramics look even better.

Perfect for the pirate, punk, goth or anyone on your list who might appreciate a pair of skull and crossbones earrings. This tutorial shows you how to make a simple pair of dangling piratey earrings using the charms, a few beads and some earring posts.

This is an instructional video featuring Doug Prime, founder of the Future Engineers Center at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. If you want to make a homemade switch watch this video on using solder to tie the wire. Use sandpaper to clean where you will solder.

Cool project to show how a capacitor operates! Find out how to make a Leyden jar using only tin foil, some wire and a jar. Once you have made the jar you can generate static electricity (by rubbing your hand on cloth for example) which charges the Leyden jar. Finally you can ...more

Learn how to make sparks with steel wool wire and a battery in simple steps. You will need thin steel wool, string wire, a battery with two terminals on top and scissors . First measure a meter of string wire and cut it out using the scissors. Now wrap the string wire around t ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to prevent mice from living in your house. To start, you will need to inspect around your home and see if there are any holes that mice can get in and out of. Also, look for signs of their waste laying around. Get on the roof and make sure it's s ...more

Celebrate the 4th of July by making holiday earrings. You will need: Round-nose pliers Wire Cutters 8mm round beads: two red, two white, two blue 2 one-inch head pins 4 one-inch eye pins 2 fish hook ear wires First you are going to make an eye pin bead unit by stringi ...more

Learn how to make an electromagnet using a battery, a nail, a wire, and some paperclips.

Tired of hearing, "Is that my glass?" at gatherings? End the confusion by creating simple charms that will help everyone hang on to their own drink. Check out this Howcast video tutorial on how to make wine glass charms. You Will Need * Wine glasses * A cylinder about 1/2 in ...more

As seen in "Avatar" (sort of), the Tree of Life represents all the connections we have to one another as life forms, past, present, and future. It's really quite a deep concept, and is one explored in a beauteous way in this wire wrapping project. Called the Tree of life pend ...more

Sick of spending massive amounts of cash on jewelry that's not even your style? Express & accesorize yourself exactly the way you'd like by making your own jewelry! In this three-part jewelry-making tutorial, learn how to make a wire wrapped ring base with a crystal beed accen ...more

In this 3D software tutorial you will learn how to model a chair parametrically in 3ds Max. This tutorial covers making a simple parametric chair with using editable poly modifier and wire parameters in 3D Studio Max. If you are not good at modeling with modifiers in 3ds Max, ...more

This is a perfect gift for the Wiccan or pagan on your holiday gift list - make a wall hanging or wreath shaped like a pentacle. A perfect blend of Christmas and Yule! You will need 16 gauge wire, along with your favorite ribbons and beads. Video: .

Using just a few inexpensive pieces of hardware, you can construct your own rack designed for storing and organizing spools of wire. Bolt a dowel to a wall or another rack, then thread your spools on the dowel. You can still get the wire, and now they won't move!

This video shows the viewer how to create a stylish centerpiece for a wedding reception using commonly available items. This is done by first placing a square mirror on top of a larger piece of light pink tulle. Then an artificial plant was selected and a number of glass beads ...more

This video shows how to build a simple motor using a battery, magnet, a screw, and some wire. This is a fun project for children. Build simple motor. Click through to watch this video on helpfulvideo.com

With the first installment of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" out, don't be surprised if you find yourself more than ever wanting to whip out a twelve inch phoenix feather wand and wrist twirl your way to defeating your own personal Voldemort. While this video won't tea ...more

If you've already tried the 3-pegged head on the Clover Wonder Knitter, it's time to try out the 6-pegged one. The Crochet Crowd shows you how to cast on from the 6-knobbed head with ease. This tool is a great way to experiment with your knitting skills! This is a fabulous li ...more

Clover's Wonder Knitter is a nifty little device that comes with a 3- and 6-pegged head. This is a great little device to experiment with and The Crochet Crowd is going to show you how to cast on from the 3-knobbed head. Also, check out the 6-pegged head tutorial. This is a f ...more

Why justify the cost of buying a corsage from your local florist? Make an affordable corsage yourself that reflects your personal style. You Will Need * Flowers * Leaves * Scissors * Wire cutters * Floral wire * Floral tape * Baby’s breath or other filler * Colored elastic tap ...more

Getting a pro to replace a broken thermostat can be costly, but if you pay close attention, you can learn how to replace it yourself. You Will Need * A Phillips screwdriver * Masking tape * A pen * A new thermostat * A level * A drill with a 3/16-inch bit * Drywall anchors * A ...more

Trish Horrington shows how to make a corsage. Using two orchids, ivy leaves, bare grass, scissors, stop wire, a pearl-headed pin and other equipment, Trish shares quick tips in creating a beautiful corsage. Make a corsage. Click through to watch this video on videojug.com

Watch this video to learn how to make simple turquoise hoop earrings. Start by taking some 20-22 gauge wire and wrap it around a soda bottle cap. Overlap the wire a little bit so that it forms a complete circle plus a little extra. Clip the wire off just a little bit past the ...more

In this very basic but informative tutorial, you'll learn how to build a follow focus for your Canon 5D Mark. This method has the virtue of being very cheap, using just a clamp, nuts and bolts, a bit of wire, a rubber band and some shrink wrap. But used well, you can probably ...more

First stipple moisturizer onto your face. Gently rub the lotion into your skin until completely absorbed. Next apply liquid foundation, preferably Mac Studio Fix Fluid (four shades lighter then your skin's natural tint. Shake and dabble your foundation onto a clean surface, us ...more

This video covers the basics on using and cleaning a Makin's Ultimate Clay Extruder plus a tutorial on how to make coiled extruder beads from polymer clay.

Try these simple fixes to salvage your specs. Learn how to fix your eyeglasses with this helpful guide. You Will Need * Duct tape * Needle-nose pliers * An eyeglass repair kit * Superglue * A wooden toothpick * A paper towel * A miniature safety pin * All-purpose glue * A met ...more

This art and craft video shows you how to create a bunny head out of polymer clay. You start it by creating a round ball for the bunny head. You can then make it into a bead by using a small screwdriver (if you wish it to be a bead). You then take some additional clay and shap ...more

In this series of video clips you’ll learn tips and techniques for making your own beaded jewelry. Expert Alan W. Rabon demonstrates the process of making a necklace step-by-step, offering advice on choosing the beads and other supplies like tools and wire you’ll need to get s ...more

Basic instructions on how to troubleshoot the heater blower motor of a Saturn S-series. The heater blower motor is located behind the glove compartment of your vehicle. Disconnect the negative and positive power supply. (The black wire is usually the negative.) Using a multime ...more

Cut cardboard into 8" long x 3" wide strips. With cardboard down on a cutting board, place 1 AA battery on one end. Roll once so the battery is covered. Hold in place. Spread a light coat of Craft Glue in thin sections on the rest of the cardboard. Roll the battery up. Using e ...more

Turn two salad bowls into a spherical array, ball of sound. Speaker arrays are common at large venues, but are practical for your home environment to give your home theater a good sound. Make this spherical ball of sound from Make Magazine using 8 speakers, 6 quart salad bowls ...more

Want to create netted necklaces, earrings, purse decorations or any other netted designs. This video demonstrates and explains how to create a netted bead. However, the basic procedures which are learnt in this video may be extended while creating the above mentioned items. ...more

Margie McCoy teaches us how to make flower corsages in this tutorial. Start by using three of your favorite flowers and take a wire and place it on the top of the flower until it reaches half way through. Then, take your floral take and tire it as tight as possible around the ...more