Painting to Look Like Glass

How To : Perform the floating cutlery trick

If you find yourself alone and bored with a spoon and fork then this is worth taking a look at. Learn how to float utensils above a glass using only fire and your imagination. This trick would work great for parties and bars alike. Float cutlery items and become a local magica ...more

How To : Install floating glass wall shelving in your home

Glass shelves add a elegant beauty to your home, but imagine how much more elegant and sleek they would look if they were simply floating against the wall. Floating glass shelves are the innovative way to create stylish wall arrangements. These video instructions will show yo ...more

How To : Make mini drinking glasses for a dollhouse

First of all to make a glass you need to find a bottle, preferably a gallery glass bottle. Take off the top lid from its pointed top. Clean this cap and if you put it inverted it appears just like a miniature glass. The tutor advises to use empty bottles' caps for making the g ...more

How To : Create floating objects and razorblade props

In this tutorial, we learn how to create floating objects and razorblade props. First off, take your object and some double sided tape. Then, place the tape on the object to make it look invisible. After this, tape it to the middle of the plexi-glass. Have someone else help yo ...more

How To : Arrange Valentine's day red roses

Valentine's day is approaching and that either means giving or receiving red roses. In this how to video The Daily Lily shows you how to arrange roses in a glass vase. This flower arrangement is sure to stay lively and look beautiful in your home.

News : Indestructible iPhone 4 Case Inspired by Shark Eyes

It's not uncommon for nature to inspire technology and innovative products. Airplanes were inspired by birds, Velcro by burrs and dog fur, bullet trains by owls and kingfishers, and gecko tape by... well, you can probably figure that one out. And one of the deadliest fish ever ...more

News : Valentine's Day Nail Art

Tips This same tutorial can be used on toes too. Start with clean and clear nails. Make sure all nail polish is removed from the nail. Also, make sure the nail is free of dirt. Usually a manicure is given before nail art is done. If you do not know how to give a manicure, g ...more

News : Nail Art- Blue with Sparkly White Swirls

Tips This same tutorial can be used on toes too. Start with clean and clear nails. Make sure all nail polish is removed from the nail. Also, make sure the nail is free of dirt. Usually a manicure is given before nail art is done. If you do not know how to give a manicure, g ...more

How To : Paint your home's exterior trim

Painting is one of the easiest and simplest things you can do to help improve the overall look of your home. Inside or out, it's easy to do and the results will be great. So in this next tutorial, you'll be finding out how to paint your home's exterior trim by prepping it and ...more

How To : Do a hot pink dramatic MAC eye makeup look

This intensely vibrant eye makeup look is a maybe too high drama for some, but just enough color for others. The cosmetic products used to create this look are Urban Decay Primer Potion, MAC Full Fuschia shadow base, Coastal Scents 88 Palette, Del false eyelashes, MAC Magenta ...more

How To : Design an accent table centerpiece for a wedding

This is a video that shows how to design an accent table centerpiece for a wedding. The video shows the simple and easier way to do it. First you have to fill the glass with water and fill that with whatever leaf and things that will suit according to you. Keep these things in ...more

How To : Create a Minnesota Vikings football makeup look

Football season is in full swing, and while it's fun painting your face half in blue and half in yellow, there are less tacky ways for showing your love and support for the Minnesota Vikings. Check out this video to learn how to create a sexy Minnesota Vikings inspired makeup ...more

How To : Make a Baby Guinness

Learn how to make a Baby Guinness or "Little Beer" in this video. While a Baby Guinness is in no way beer, it does look like a small pint of Guinness. First you almost fill up a shot glass with Khalua. Then you fill the rest with Baileys and the resemblance to Guinness is star ...more

How To : Make a candy cane martini

How to make a perfect Candy Cane Martini. What you will need: Bacardi Rum, Peppermint Schnapps, Grenadine. What to do: Take your shaker and fill it up with ice. Add 2 oz. White rum. Add 1oz. Peppermint Schnapps. Add 1/4oz Grenadine to shaker. Shake to mix the ingredients. To g ...more

How To : Use a sewing machine to make a miniature rug

This series shows how to make a miniature rug on the sewing machine with thread painting which mimics Russian needlepunch. Variegated threads give a lovely blended look similar to wool hooked rugs. The threads used are YLI cotton machine quilting threads. Part 1 of 2 - How to ...more

How To : Create your own glass effect using Adobe Photoshop

In this next tutorial, you'll be finding out how you can create your very own glass effect. It can be applied to pictures and mainly text, to give it a cool shiny look. Of course before beginning, you'll need Adobe Photoshop downloaded on your computer and once that's done, g ...more

How To : Remove water spots from chrome

In this video, we learn how to remove water spots from chrome. This is one of the hardest surfaces to get water stains off of, but it can be done easily. First, grab an empty spray bottle, vinegar, water, a rag, and a paper towel. Now, mix two parts of vinegar to one part of w ...more

How To : Draw and paint Al Gore

This video is a time lapse drawing and painting of former Vice President Al Gore. Attempt to make "Mr. Global Warming" look like Mr. "hottie" Global Warming. Stage 1 is a pencil drawing. In Stage 2, scan the drawing, adjust the mid tones digitally, and then reprint it. In stag ...more

How To : Create a Cincinatti Bengals football makeup look

There are more ways to show your team pride for the Cincinatti Bengals than by painting your hair orange and drawing tacky orange and black tiger motifs on your face. If your urge is to paint your face to root for your favorite team on game day, then check out this makeup tuto ...more

How To : Make a chain and (faux) pearl necklace

Looking for your next accessory project? Look no further. With this jewelry maker's guide, you'll learn how to a custom large-link chain and chunky glass pearl necklace with a feminine twist. For more information, including a complete list of necessary materials and a step-by- ...more

How To : Make a paper mache watermelon

These paper mache techniques are solid and will help you with other paper mache projects. (In case you don't want to make a paper mache watermelon). Materials needed: * Plenty of Newspapers * Flour, water and salt to make the paper mache and a bowl to mix it in * Two plastic ...more

How To : Create a luxurious linen finish on a wall

Create a faux linen finish on your walls with the techniques shown in this how to video. Learn what a can of paint and a little imagination can do to completely change the look and feel of a room. This interior design video emphasizes ideas that turn even basic wall painting i ...more

How To : Make a Programmable Piano in Minecraft

There are many impressive accomplishments in Minecraft, too many to name in fact. Sprawling builds, complex machines, and massive servers are the hallmark of Minecraft and things keep getting bigger and better. No one doubts the epic scale Minecraft has reached, but every once ...more

How To : Prepare for a painting project

In this how-to video, learn how important the proper preparation for a painting project can be. You can spoil a well-done paint job before opening a can, so take advantage of tips on selecting the ideal drop cloth to prepping the wall and applying primer from the start. With t ...more

How To : Make fashionable chunky glass pearl drop earrings

We've always had the impression that the only women who wear pearls are those who also own McMansions and tie cable knit sweaters around their shoulders at yacht club soirees. But now that we've seen this jewelry craft - a pair of chunky blue green glass pearl earrings - we're ...more

How To : Make a ham and lettuce sandwich from polymer clay

We enjoy crafting of all sorts (nothing better to take your mind off, well, everything, after a long day at work), but polymer clay holds a special place in our hearts. Unlike painting or building contraptions out of wood, using polymer clay gives us the God-like power to make ...more

How To : Sharpen a dull knife

This video shows the proper way to sharpen chef's knives. Chef Leigh Hudson prefers using synthetic Japanese water stones. He shows how to soak three stones; the first a 400-800 grit stone, the second stone is a 1000 grit stone and the third stone is a 3000 grit stone. The 300 ...more

News : Mind the Epic Gap!

"Mind Your Step" is a gargantuan street illusion staged in Stockholm's most public square, Sergels torg. Created by artist Erik Johansson, the illusion will be up until June 12th, so swing by if you happen to be in Sweden. Erik has documented his entire creative process here, ...more

How To : Make a great witch costume

The witch is the blue-chip stock of Halloween costumes — reliable return, low risk. You Will Need * A long black dress * Black cloak or shawl * Pointy black shoes * Striped stockings * A witch's hat * Face paint or makeup * Black lipstick * Peppercorns * Green or black washabl ...more

How To : Create glass material in 3ds Max

Dave shows you how to produce a glass three different ways in 3ds Max in the video tutorial. Put two panels away, then concentrating on sensor one press m on the keyboard to bring up the materials editor. On the material editor go to the first sphere, choosing a slight blue co ...more

Quick Tip : How To Make a Desktop Computer and Table Lamp

The back row is black wool. The table lamp is a glowstone with trapdoors, sitting on a nether fence. The computer monitor is a painting placed on a stair block. You can remove the stair block and use a pressure plate instead, making it look like a laptop. But then you'll have ...more

How To : Paint a portrait with artist, Sean Cheetham

In this tutorial, we learn how to paint a portrait. Start off by having a subject to draw, then hold your paint brush loosely. Start to outline the face of the subject, then paint in the facial features. Shade around the eyes and cheekbones, and add the ears to the face. Use t ...more

How To : Paint a portrait

It’s like a personal photo, except classier, and you can make the model look slightly more attractive than they really are. You Will Need: * An easel * A volunteer model * Directional lights * A camera * Drawing and painting surfaces * A sketching medium, like charcoal or pe ...more

How To : Choose and clean your eco-friendly countertops

-It is very important that you choose the right counter top. Although granite and marble may look good, they are not kind to the environment because they are mine deep out of the Earth. -If you want the look of granite and the durability of marble, there is a green option. -Th ...more

How To : Create a glossy button in Illustrator

Need to build some glossy buttons and bars for a website or web project and you're not sure how? Thanks to Task Tutorial, learn how! In this video, learn how to create a glass bar in Adobe Illustrator... perfect for your coming web projects! Give your website a professional lo ...more

How To : Perform a coin penetration magic trick

If you have ever played the popular drinking game Thin Ice, then this magic tricks setup should look familiar to you. The magician appears to push a coin positioned on top of a piece of latex through the latex into a glass without puncturing it. This video teaches you how to p ...more

How To : Paint bamboo in Chinese ink painting

Watch this instructional painting video to paint bamboo using sumi-e ink and Chinese rice paper. This fluid method of painting does not allow much room for mistakes. Every brush stroke counts. You should go look at some real bamboo to absorb a real sense of the plant. Spirit a ...more

How To : Make whipped body butter

In this tutorial, we learn how to make whipped body butter. Making your own body butter can save you a lot of money versus paying for it at the store, and you can completely customize it! First, you will need to heat up generic body butter that has no smell to it. You will hea ...more

How To : Install a glass tile backspash

This video is to show how to install a glass tile backsplash. Because installing glass is a little different then installing ceramic, knowing what to do is important. Use painter's tape to protect your surroundings wherever you are installing your glass and use only a white th ...more

How To : Crochet a Tunisian stitch or Afghan stitch

Learn all there is to learn about yarn from Naztazia... watch this video tutorial to learn how to crochet a Tunisian stitch or Afghan stitch. To complete the Tunisian or Afghan stitch, you will be using a special crochet hook called an afghan hook. The stitch creates a look t ...more

How To : Paint jeans

In this video clip, learn how to paint a pair of jeans. You can learn how to add a unique and dramatic look to this ordinary piece of clothing. Our expert, Kristine Mueller, shows you tips and techniques for painting on jeans. Part 1 of 15 - How to Paint jeans. Paint jeans - P ...more

News : 5 Truly Last Minute Halloween Costumes

It's already Halloween and the night is fast approaching. You swore to yourself last year that you wouldn't wait until the last minute again for a Halloween costume, yet here you are on Samhain without a costume… again. All of the costume shops are sure to be crammed with last ...more

Minecraft : Much to Do About Gardens

The order was given months ago: Build me a royal garden. and less poetically expanded, I dunno, with crops n stuff. Those were the words of my (formerly serial killer) uncle, whose castle sits in the middle of everything, requiring a garden fit for a king. The yard behind ...more

How To : Create a mod and retro '60s makeup look

The sixties were an era of letting go of the cookie cutter past (gender stereotypes especially) and paving the way for newfound freedom in ideas about politics, beauty, religion, and really everything. This was the age of Twiggy and other supermodels who flouted the conventio ...more

RECIPE : This Memorial Day Cake Means Business

Got a couple hours to spare before your Memorial Day festivities begin? This super rich Patriotic Trifle looks relatively simple to make. YOU WILL NEED: 2 cups heavy cream ½ cup white sugar 2 cups milk 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant cheesecake pudding mix 2 teaspoons lemon j ...more

How To : Make a mini polymer clay apple pie for a dollhouse

You roll out some light brown clay, cut out two small circles and place one in a mini pie plate. The mini pie plate is similar to a plate you would find in a doll house. You take the extra clay and place it in a garlic press, which makes the clay come out in little strings. Yo ...more

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