There are two basic ways to twist hair so that it lies on the scalp. One way to twist the hair is to section the hair into the desired size of segments. Use one hand to twist the hair with the thumb and forefinger while holding the hair down secure with the other hand. Another ...more
This Video will show you How to Do Two Strand Twist. I had been practicing looking at different YouTube Videos Trying to get it Right. I couldn't get the hang of it so I came up with My Own Quick And Easy Technique. Check out this Video to Show you how! Thanks for Watching My ...more
To join two strands of wool yarn, first you splay both ends about an inch or so. Next, overlap them and twist them together. Put the the twisted yarn in your mouth to moisten. Next, roll the moistened yarn between the palms of your hands to create a bond to and "felt" it. Tug ...more
Replicate the famous double helix structure of DNA using the 3-D modeler Autodesk. This tutorial shows you how you can create your own 3-D model of a strand of DNA by applying the lattice modifier and then twisting and coloring it.
This guy teaches you how to make a T-rex out of two balloons. Pay close attention to how he makes the tail curve. He draws the face on with a sharpee and it looks great!
In this free balloon art tutorial, learn how to make a basic balloon sword: the 2 fold, 1 twist sword. This is very simple balloon project, perfect for beginners! Your Balloon Man, Mr. Fudge, is full of balloon tricks! Be sure to find other balloon videos on WonderHowTo from M ...more
You don't need to stop washing your hair for a year and pour on texturizing balm daily to get punky dreadlocks. In fact, if you've ever wondered how you'd look with this funky hairstyle, all you need to do is braid your hair. Check out this hairstyling video to see how to cre ...more
This guy teaches you how to make a balloon shark using only two balloons. It looks a little bit funny but it definitely does end up looking like a shark. Pay attention because his hands move quick on this one.
This flower bracelet is very simple. It will quickly become one of your most requested items at any restaurant or party. This balloon bracelet requires two balloons.
In this video, the girl is showing us how to do Taylor Swift inspired hair. The first step in obtaining this look is to have straight hair and a curling iron (around 3/4" or smaller). You will first need to take a small strand of hair and twist it around with your finger so it ...more
The modern knot is an updated version of the classic chignon. Here’s how to get the look. You Will Need: * Clean hair * A brush * An elastic band * Bobby pins * A paddle brush with boar bristles (optional) Step 1: Start out clean Begin with clean hair. A traditional knot st ...more
In this Beauty & Style video tutorial you will learn how to braid a fishtail braid. Dampen your hair and apply some styling putty to help the hair stick together. To start, cut a 'V' from the crown of your head, split the strand in to two and cross them over once. The strand o ...more
There are so many different ways to cast on knitting. I have my own favorite. It's the way I learned when I first started knitting. My way is called TWO NEEDLE CAST ON. I like this 2 needle method because you don't have to guess how much you need to measure out a length of yar ...more
Tying It All Together presents a video on the Etyszkiety knot, a decorative Polish knot worn by mounted brands. This knot also has connections to other cultures, where it is called the prosperity or the prolong knot. 1) Make a u-shaped bend in the middle of the rope. I will r ...more
It is one of the easiest method to make a basic macrame hemp bracelet. First get out your hemp twine, if you do not want to use hemp there is a wide variety of colored cord you can chose from, the thicker the cord the bigger your bracelet. Cut off two long strands and take one ...more
To start a kinky or Senegalese twist, create a one inch square section of hair and split it into two pieces. Drape a piece of weave over the strands. Twist the right piece of weave over the right strand with a clockwise motion. Twist the left piece of weave over the left stran ...more
To create a twist hairstyle on curly, dry hair, rub some shea aloe butter into hands to warm it then rub it into the dry hair. Then do the same with mimosa hair butter. Use a wide tooth natural comb to make sure hair is all detangled. Take a small section of hair using a fine ...more
You will need 2 packs of kanekalon hair extensions, gel, for a firmer hold. You will also need clips to get the hair out of the way and a comb to make straight lines. A lighter is also used, to seal the ends. You first want to separate the air into sections. Put a little bit o ...more
This tutorial shows you how to curl your hair with a CHI flat iron. Comb your hair to remove tangles. Section your hair using clips to make it easier to curl individual strands. Take an inch-wide strand of hair and place it between the CHI flat iron about an inch or two down f ...more
Wrapping leather is the least of your worries when it comes to the meticulous and dexterous art of making jewelry. IIf you have the basic jewelry making skills down, doing this wire-wrap on leather should be a cinch.. This demonstration video will help walk you through the pro ...more
Bridal Bun Hair Style Tutorial For Beginners!!!! For the ultimate look of an elegant bride, this super cool yet graceful Bridal Bun Hair Style is an ideal adornment. Make your most special day your most cherished one by following these simple and easy steps Step 1: Taka a Sma ...more
Break out the office supplies and kitchen utensils, because improving your morning makeup routine is about to get a lot easier. Some of the things you have lying around the house can provide the perfect solution for some of the most common beauty problems. We've collected 10 o ...more
This article is a guide for making Chainmail Armor from start (simple wire) to finish (a finished chainmail shirt). We will be using the European 4 in 1 weave, as this is the most common weave. This is the weave that you usually see in movies. There are several sections to thi ...more
Britney, our host, shows how to create a multiple strand twist. Start with a high ponytail with a section of the hair twisted around to cover the rubber band. Take small sections of hair, about half an inch, and start twisting it. Keep twisting until it starts to coil up. Secu ...more
Most people can probably make one star with a rubber band.. at the most they can twist two. But in this video, you will learn how to make THREE stars all at once using a single elastic band. If you would like to learn how to do this super fun trick, check out the clip. All yo ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to style a sassy and sophisticated rope braid. First, you need to brush your hair out and apply hair wax in small amounts to it as you brush your hair back into a ponytail. Use a hair dryer to heat up the wax before you use it to make it easier t ...more
Check out this short video tutorial from Rouxbe on how to pit and dice an avocado. This video will support your cooking experience and will provide you with additional relevant information during your culinary time pitting and dicing avocados. To cut an avocado, first remove ...more
Learn how to twist together a motorcycle out of two balloons. Part 1 of 2 - How to Make a motorcyle out of two balloons. Part 2 of 2 - How to Make a motorcyle out of two balloons.
In this video, we learn how to increase using the purl stitch in knitting. First, take the thread in between two stitches and twist it onto the left needle, then purl it off. Do this over and over again, then purling the next stitch. This is the easiest way to do this, and the ...more
Check out this Make / Craft Magazine tutorial on plying yarn in weaving and textiles. When we posted about the amazing yarn we customized at Yarnia in Portland, OR, we got a lot of questions about plying yarn. At Yarnia the yarn is wound together from many "singles," or indiv ...more
Watch this video to learn how to tie and twist a balloon. These are the two most basic steps of balloon tying and are used in all balloon designs. If your a beginner this is were you should start.
David J. Castle teaches you a magic trick in which you appear to make a knot jump from one strand of rope to another. You can use two different colored lengths of rope for a more impressive effect. Perform the Pakistan jumping knot rope trick. Click through to watch this video ...more
This is part one of two in how to make a beautiful tree of life pendant. It is very easy, and you'll only need a few items. Things you'll need: wire 2-3 mm thick, Round nose pliers, 4 pieces of thin wire, 12 inches long, wire cutters. With your round nose pliers, bend the thic ...more
Watch balloon twister Michael to learn how to tear a balloon into two pieces. First, inflate the balloon, tie it, and then twist to create a point of weakness. Tug hard!
Watch this knitting instructional video to learn how to do the knitting cable cast on. Start by making a slip knot with a 6" tail and place it on the left-hand needle with the working yarn coming from the back. Knit a stitch in the slip knot loop, but leave the slip knot on t ...more
This card trick is called Serenade of the Kings. Make two piles of four cards. The first pile contains all kings, and we set these face down (except for the leader king in front) on the table in a star shape. The other pile contains four black spot cards that help us do our ma ...more
Learn how to mix a Cosmopolitan with the folks from Martha Stewart's REAL SIMPLE. AKA as a Cosmo (per Sex and the City), this drink is simple and fun. Every good hostess should master one great cocktail recipe, and tasty cosmopolitans are always impressive crowd-pleasers. Fol ...more
Recreate that yummy Cinnabon taste at home! You will Need: Dough: *4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups of flour *1 1/2 tsp salt 2 pkgs quick rise yeast ( 5 tsp) *1 cup warm milk *1/2 cup warm water *1/4 cup melted butter *1/4 cup warm honey *2 eggs *1 cup raisins Step 1: Mix and blend Mix we ...more
Ever wonder how to tie the blood knot for fishing? Well, wonder no more! Learn how to tie the blood knot with this instructional fishing knot animation. Use the blood knot to join sections of leader or line together. It works best with lines of approximately equal diameter. He ...more
This video illustrate us how to properly shuck an oyster. Here are the following steps. Step 1: first of all take oysters and oyster sucking knife. Step 2: Now with a stiff brush wash the shell of the oysters properly . Step 3: Now take the oysters in your cloth covered han ...more
Pay attention to this knitting demonstration video and learn how to do the e wrap cast on. This is not a good knitting cast-on for long lengths because it is not possible to control the tension well when knitting the first row, resulting in a loopy, uneven edge. I like to us ...more
As the best-selling toy of all time, the odds of you once playing with a Rubik's Cube are pretty high. And if you're like me, or even the cube's inventor Erno Rubik, your first attempts likely ended in futility. Every twist, every turn, the cube just gets more and more mixed u ...more
Learn how to tie the offshore swivel knot with this knot tying instructional video. The offshore swivel knot is exceptionally strong - if one strand breaks, the other will probably hold regardless of the amount of stress on the fishing knot! Often used in conjunction with a Bi ...more
You've come to the end of your work and are ready to BIND OFF, but you're on a PURL row. What to do? You've learned how to BIND OFF on a knit stitch, but this is something new. Usually you will do the BIND OFF stitch on a knit row, but now your pattern is telling you to BIND O ...more
For anyone looking for a new way to style their hair, follow this quick beauty video to learn how to create a side pony tail style. This style works best for anyone with medium to long hair. All you need is bobby pins and some rubber bands to create this look. Take a boar bris ...more
Bounce back to full fitness in time for the new season with "Rebound", the latest Bootcamp drill of the week. This one's all about control. Twist and turn with the ball glued to your toe, then knock an inch-perfect pass and accelerate as you receive it back. Constant movement ...more
This video shows you how to perform the Bandaram trick. Things you'll need: deck of playing cards, elastic band. Select a card and show it to the spectators. Ace of Spades is chosen as the selected card. Return this card back to the deck. Do a table cut trick of the deck so th ...more
It's another Monday, which means once again, it's time to highlight some of the recent community submissions posted to the Math Craft corkboard. Additionally, I thought we'd take a look at the Mobius Strip. Rachel Mansur of Giveaway Tuesdays posted twice to the corkboard. The ...more
We never thought you could wear anything that would make you look cute and sexy all at once, but this bohemian headband with a cute pink bow proves us wrong. Rather than simply teach you how to make a simple two strand bohemian headband in the style of Nicole Richie, your inst ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to tie the Basket Weave decorative knot. First, hook your string to a hook, then tie a loop that is wide. After this, bring the strings to the top and make a heart shape. Now, twist the two loops on the side and twist them around each other. Now, ...more
In order to make a wizard balloon hat, you will need 6 partially filled balloons. Twist two segments. Then, add another balloon. Continue in this way. Keep adding a balloon each time you make 2 twisted segments. Next, begin weaving them in a way. Twist each balloon and connect ...more
1. This video describes how to perform the cut and restored string trick. For performing this you need One "Scissor", "about 4 inch length of string", "one Straw" which you can get any restaurant or juice shop and "one X-acto Knife". Now actually prepare the straw, and the sec ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to tie the Djinn bottle decorative knot. First, make a loop on the left side of the string, then bring the other side around it and pull the top up. After this, twist the two strings underneath the bottom of the knot and push the right string thr ...more
In order to make your own hangers for your American Girl Dolls' clothes, you will need the following: wood, nails, a hammer, a marker, one American Doll hanger (to be used as a pattern), 14 gauge wire, pliers, and wire cutters. In order to make your wire hangers, you need to ...more
This video shows the method to style a heart shaped hair on a little girl. In the first step, do a zigzag part on the hair and pulling the sides to a pigtail. Part the hair till the ear before tying the pigtail. Wet the pigtails and put some pomade on it to make the pigtail st ...more
Ah, Irish fashion. It has given the world so much. This tutorial video will show you how to tie your very own Irish Ghillie Brogue shoes. The steps are as follows: 1. With your foot comfortably in the shoe - Tension the laces and hold them apart. 2. While maintaining tension ...more
This instructional knitting video provides tips for making interesting patterns using a knitting machine. Use a two prong tool to twist a stitch. Once you set the twist, you can knit an entire stretch of fabric with an elegant twisted stitch pattern.
Create a cute headband out of your own hair with this braiding trick. You Will Need: * Long hair * Elastic bands * Bobby pins Step 1: Comb your hair Comb through your hair to remove tangles. *Tip: You’ll have an easier time working with hair if it hasn’t been washed for a d ...more
This video is a tutorial on how to create "friendship bracelets". In particular this style is called the "Egyptian" which is a particular style. You need to make two forward knots on your most left strand, you then do it with the next strand only this time you make a backward ...more
Materials Needed: Very fine metallic wire, about 8 inches long (4 inches for each earring) 2 earring hooks 4 beads (in this video - 2 star shaped ones and 2 spherical ones) Create Original & Unique Earrings First, insert the metallic wire through the spherical beads. Join ...more