Path Around Shapes

This video tutorial will show you how to paint leopard print nails. 1. Apply orange color to top half of your nail starting at the cuticle 2. Apply a beige color in the middle of the nail blending with the orange 3. Apply a burnt yellow to the tip of the nail and blend with t ...more

In this video, we learn how to use a potato peeler as a fluting tool. First, take your wet pot and then grab the potato peeler. Use broad strokes along the side of the pot and press down hard and you peel the clay off of the sides. You will need to go over the same spot a few ...more

Don't let L4D2 get the best of you. Take control by checking out this video on Campaign 2: Dark Carnival - Concert. Grab your guns and go out the door. There is really only one path to follow, so move right around the venue until you reach the stage. Feel free to use up your a ...more

In this how to video, you will learn how to change hair color in a photo using GIMP. First, download and install the program. Open it and find the image you want to change. Next, zoom in to get a full view of the hair. Now you should go to the paths tool. Highlight all around ...more

Find out how to hack Super Farkle with Cheat Engine! There's no better way to win in Super Farkle than using CE, so download it now. This video tutorial shows how to cheat Super Farkle on Facebook (12/06/09). Remember to download Cheat Engine, then follow alone with this vide ...more

Dave explains the Pathfinder palette in Illustrator and how it is used to create complex shapes without having to draw them from scratch. Use the path finder palette in Illustrator. Click through to watch this video on layersmagazine.com

Don't get "bogged" down in L4D2! Check out this gameplay for all the hints on playing Campaign 3: Swamp Fever - Swamp. Stock up and get out the door. You'll have to wade in the water for a bit. Follow the path of leaves forward, watching out for zombies around you. For the ach ...more

In this video, we learn how to draw an anime girl in Photoshop. First, draw the outline of the face, shoulders, and neck using a light touch of the brush. Next, draw in the details of the face and then start drawing in the hair. Use different shapes and swirls for the hair, to ...more

Revit Architecture 2009 is out and has some pretty cool new features. The first one David Fano talks about is Sweep Blend. Imagine taking the blend tool and combining it with the sweep tool. It’s pretty much just that. Like in the blend you pick to shapes “profiles” to blend b ...more

In this video, we learn how to make five easy face or body paint designs. First, to make a shooting star, grab a sponge and apply your paint to the edge of it. You will want to paint three colors next to each other on the edge of the sponge. Now, drag this across the skin and ...more

There are many different types of knots and each has its own purposes. This video of "Knot of the Week" features the Turk's Head knot. The video explains and demonstrates each step in tying this knot. This knot is generally used to tie around an object of cylinder shape, but i ...more

In this video, we learn how to make an ornate paper rose. First, grab your paper and some wire. Start by wrapping six of the wires with floral tape all the way around. Next, use your scissors and cut out 8 teardrop shapes from the paper. Then, cut 16 more in different sizes. F ...more

Rosettes are embellishments that have been around for hundreds of years, but since the Victorian era they have been especially cherished for their feminine, fuffled shapes and pretty lacy designs. Check out this greeting card video to learn how to create a rosette card just i ...more

One must have often wondered how to create rectangles with smooth rounded corners. Open Xara Xtreme and create a rectangle on the stage. To change it to rounded corners, click on 'curved corners'. Then one can edit how much curve is required on the rectangle. If we scale the r ...more

This open source software tutorial shows you how to put text around a circle in Inkscape. This is similar to having text follow a path, but you have the text follow a circle. Improve your graphic design abilities with this Inkscape tutorial.

In this tutorial, we learn how to craft a pom-pom ladybug with your kids! The materials you will need are: 1 large red pom pom, 1 medium black pom pom, 1 pipe cleaner, 2 googly eyes, and one piece of lace. Start off by gluing the black and red pom pom's together with a hot glu ...more

This video is a demonstration on how to make a festive and colorful birthday cake. The frosting on the cake is made of rolled fondant, which comes in bright colors already made. Roll the fondant about 1/8" thick. The cake should have a thin layer of buttercream frosting on it. ...more

This tutorial shows you how to path Artificial Intelligence monsters in Unreal Engine 3 for Gears of War. This allows them to move around and get them to attack players.

In this video we learn how to make a decorative paper rose. First, take a piece of paper and cut several heart shapes out of it, making them different sizes. Once these are cut out, curl the edge over with a toothpick, pencil, or by hand. Set these aside, then use a grab a gre ...more

Hair bows are adorable for all ages, and in this simple, easy tutorial, our hostess gives us first the materials we will need to construct our own. A piece of cardboard, a sewing needle and thread, a rubber band, and of course the little fabric pieces referred to as "spikes," ...more

This video lesson introduces a basic philosophy on chicken pickin' or country playing. For country guitar playing, you don't need to use much in the way of effects, just a tiny bit of reverb and compression. Country isn’t dependent on one set of scales, like rock or blues. To ...more

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use the "follow me" tool in Google SketchUp. Merging different shapes with different paths renders powerful combinations. This tutorial covers an introduction to follow-me capabilities, tips on how the shape and path wor ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a hip dress or tunic. First, take an oversized shirt and fold it in half. Next, you will cut the sleeves off and the collar around the neck. From here, you will take the excess pieces of fabric and use those as a guide to cutting out the ...more

One of the coolest beading effects is the kind that suspends various materials - from flowers to Latticinos - in a clear glass case. Swirled or marbeled shapes can also be added for interest, but either way the resulting work is like looking into a prehistoric block of amber a ...more

The video is a demonstration of how to decorate a cake for a baby shower decorated to look like a baby bib. For the cake recipe, use a cake mix and add 2 teaspoons of freshly grated orange zest, 1 cup orange juice, 4 eggs and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and bake it the normal ...more

In this informative video tutorial, you'll be finding out about the herbaceous pernnials also known as hostas. These plants are great for either very sunny or shady areas. They come in many different sizes and shapes and are very easy to grow. So check out this tutorial, to fi ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw substitutions in Toon Boom Animate. When you are inside of the program, you will see the 'drawing substitution' preview window on the side of the screen. Create the animation how you like it, using different shapes, colors, etc. You can u ...more

With this video, we learn how to recycle milk bottles to make decorative flowers. First, mark eight coupled marks on four sides of the bottom of the bottom. Then, poke holes into them and cut into them with sharp scissors. From here, you will continue to do this all the way ar ...more

Make a fun marshmallow treat for Valentines Day! You will need: Cooking spray 3 tablespoons margarine 6 C mini marshmallows Red food coloring 9 C Rice Krispy cereal Plastic bags Yarn Heart shaped cookie cutter 10 x 15 cookie sheet Prepare your cookie sheet by sprayi ...more

There's four shadow arena fights in this level of the Xbox 360 game Darksiders. In the Drowned Pass, there's the Counter Killer, Wrath of War, World of Pain, and Defender. The Drowned Pass features a deep lake in the middle of the area, a path that runs about the outer edge, a ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Kirby with hair, eyes, and shades. First, draw the outline of the character and add in the basic shapes for the features on the face. Now, draw in the hair on the top of the head and connect it with the rest of the head. Next, draw the ba ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Cheshire cat in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. Start out by drawing the large eyes, then drawing in the nose and face around the cat. Add in the many teeth, then draw on the ears of the cat. Shade in the eyes and make the pupils diamon ...more

This simple video tutorial teaches you how to change the pivot point position when using Flash. The tutorial handles drawing basic shapes, such as squares and rectangles and converting them to movie clips. Then, through the use of the free transform tool and by manually movi ...more

You must complete four shadow arena challenges in this level of the Xbox 360 game Darksiders. In the Choking Grounds, there's the Speed Brawl, Aerial Brawl, Venomous, and the Gory End. Once you enter the Chocking Grounds, head straight ahead and into the gazebo-like structure ...more

- First apply Urban Decay primer all over the eye. - Put a piece of tape underneath your eye. - The first color is the plain black color. Use a flat shader brush to apply it from the tape inwards. - Create a sharper angle which is why the tape comes in handy. When you have les ...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

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a Deadpool sword. To do this, you will need: a marker, scissors, hard plastic, cardboard, silver spray paint, duct tape, saw, electrical tape, sandpaper, and hot glue gun. First, cut the plastic into three thin knife shapes. Then, use san ...more

This video will show viewers how to fold a small book out of origami paper. You will need a square piece of paper for this project. First, fold the paper downwards in half, then fold it into quarters by folding down both edges of the paper to meet in the middle. Unfold and fol ...more

In this video, we learn how to make a flower hair accessory from shopping bag tissue. First, grab your tissue from any shopping bag and fold it down until you have a rectangle, then cut on the sides to make several different rectangle shapes. Next, start to accordion these tog ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to make mozzarella cheese. First, add sea salt to water, then add in cheese curd. Now you will need to work the cheese with gloves over your hands. Start to knead your cheese until you form it in ball shapes and it feels like it's elastic. After ...more

This video is a demonstration of how to make Sailor Moon style hair clips. Start with two alligator clips, six half pearls, craft foam, glue, a pencil and scissors. Draw an outline of a feather shape on the craft foam and cut it out. Trace around the cut-out to make several mo ...more

In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to make flower arrangements on a card. To make this you will need punched out pieces of flowers, snowflakes and leaves of different shapes, sizes and color. You will also need some small size paper flowers, glue dots and ...more

Leona from Artists Resource shows us how to decorate cushion covers with a beautiful multi-colored leaf design. You will need textile paint, metallic pens, scissors, glue, paintbrushes, masking tape, a marker pen, cardboard, scrap paper, and some cling film. To make the stamp ...more

To make a Santa hat bead, begin with red clay and condition it by kneading it with your fingertips. Form the clay into a thick worm shape, with it being the thickest at one end then tapering off. Use your fingertip to make a shallow indentation on the thicker end, and remove a ...more

This video is about how to create a twisted geisha makeup look. - Step one is to cover your eyebrows and to cover the entire face in white makeup. - To set the white, apply a white powder. - Cover the eyelids with white eye shadow. - Take a light color pink and with a fluffy ...more

Soap suds aren't just for dishwashing! Blow away your family and friends with this cool science experiment. For this experiment, you'll need the following materials: dish soap water corn syrup wire string straws measuring cup large bowl The steps for completing the science ...more

If you have hardwood floors in your house, take a look at your baseboards. Right in front of the baseboards there is usually a smaller, curved molding about ¾” tall. How does this short molding look? Is it painted over, chipped and/or just beat up in general? If so, you can ea ...more

You'll need to complete 9 verses in this section of the Xbox 360 game Bayonetta. In Chapter 6 - The Gates of Paradise, there are plenty of battles to be had. As soon as you start this level, look behind you and you'll find a headstone with one-third of a Golden LP (Odette) ins ...more

You've got style. You've got class. You've got... No reason to still be wearing a clip-on. Show off your suave side with a perfectly knotted tie. Watch this video to learn how to tie a bow tie. You Will Need * A bow tie * Patience Step 1. Getting to Know You Acquaint yours ...more

Teach your students about centripetal force with this science video tutorial. It will show you how to use some masking tape and a ball to demonstrate how centripetal force works. Centripetal force is a force that acts on a body moving in a circular path and that is directed t ...more