The Brother 830 knitting machine is a device that consists of a two main parts--a needle bed and a hand-held carriage. Over time, some of the bed's needles may break or become otherwise inoperable, requiring replacement. It is also important to keep the device properly cleaned and oiled, otherwise i

When an individual looks into the art of stone carving, two tools have represented the fundamental foundation of the artistic experience all through time. The hammer and chisel have long been established as primary components utilized to further advance the procedure of stone carving.

Before you refill a propane tank, you must first disconnect the propane gas hose. How you remove the gas hose depends on whether you have a new model or an older model. Either way, it takes only a few short steps to remove the hose so that you can replace your empty tank with a full tank of propane.

A small towel valet is used to hang two to four hand towels on a vanity in a bathroom. Larger towel valets are used by pools or hot tubs to provide an area for both hanging and drying bath/beach towels. Towel valets are made from metal, plastic, PVC pipe and wood. It is important that the finish on

Glow-in-the-dark products may serve little purpose other than novelty, but at that, they provide a much-loved source of entertainment. Glow-in-the-dark glue can be used either as a means of covering a surface with a strongly sticking layer of glowing particles or as a traditional glue. For an inexpe

Video Transcript Hi, I'm Holly Silva and I've been a crafts expert for 15 years. Today, I'm going to show you how to decorate salt dough with kids. Now what is salt dough? Salt dough if you don't already know is a combination of flour, salt, and water. Now the measurements for this...

Whether you're working on a homecoming float or decorating for a baby shower, there may come a day when you need dozens of tissue paper flowers. These fluffy paper puffs resemble carnations. They may look complicated but the process is one that school children can master. If you can make an old-fash

Tutus are skirts made from tulle, a type of fine netting that has a great deal of loft. It is a floaty, airy fabric that is used on ballet costumes to help emphasize grace and give an ethereal appearance. Tulle is versatile in that it is stiff enough to support many layers of fabric; and it is light

A handmade greeting card can become a treasured keepsake, one someone you love might keep a lifetime. According to a national poll carried out by the Greeting Card Association, one out of three people say they keep special cards forever. And with a few easy steps, greeting cards can become a card an

After making your own multi-beaded necklace, you need to find a way of finishing the ends off with jewelry findings so you can wear the necklace. Many jewelry makers choose a hook and eye clasp to finish their creations. A typical hook and eye closure consists of a ring with a J-shaped mate that sli

The way you wrap a gift can be just as important as the gift itself. You want the gift wrap to reflect the style and personality of the person receiving the gift. But sometimes you might not be able to find the right gift wrap for a friend who likes his gifts wrapped gothic style. Not to worry, you

Soldering jewelry with an iron is an integral skill for jewelry makers. A soldering iron is safer and easier to use than a blow torch, but it has its own techniques that differ from the traditional torch soldering. Soldering irons can only be used on base metals such as copper and tin.

The method of lost wax casting starts with the artist creating a model of the finished product out of wax and results in a finished metal piece. African artists have been using this process for centuries to cast bronze, silver, and gold. This process of jewelry making has many advantages and results

Toy bears are cute and cuddly and make wonderful gifts. They are also fairly easy to make, requiring only a length of fleece and some imagination. Even people with very little sewing experience can make a fleece bear in less than an hour.

The Oscar statuette is a powerful status symbol among those who work in the film industry. Actors, directors, producers, technicians, writers and other, newer branches of the industry all covet this prestigious award.

When you are decorating your home, you may not want to spend a fortune on commercially produced decorative accessories, such as wall hangings. Instead of buying wall hangings from a department store, make your own handmade wall hangings using materials found around your yard or purchased inexpensive

A tulle petticoat is a lightweight, full skirt that goes underneath another skirt or dress to give it volume. These days, there aren't many reasons to wear a petticoat. If you need one, it is most likely to go under a ballet or play costume. Most people buy their petticoats. If you need a special si

Cuff bracelets are designed to fit to the shape of your wrist. The stiff jewelry has a small gap that allows you to slide the bracelet off and on with ease. Instead of purchasing a beaded cuff bracelet, you can make your own to match your attire. Once you make your own cuff bracelets, you can sell t

When you make a homemade cake for a friend or loved one, you may not want to use traditional chocolate or vanilla frosting. Luckily, you can make frosting using other ingredients that are known to be creamy and rich, such as peanut butter. Peanut butter frosting is spreadable like a buttercream fros