OverviewSalvia divinorum (commonly known simply as “salvia”) is an herb belonging to the sage family that is often ingested as a psychoactive drug. Salvia has been used in religious ceremonies by the Mazatec Native Americans for hundreds of years and has been known and...

The performance quality of a speaker depends in part on the quality of the wire. Speaker wires form an integral part of the speaker circuit, and overall resistance or impedance in the speaker circuit can affect whether there are distortions in the sound. Oxygen-free speaker wires also contain less i

Summer vacationsummer image by Galyna Andrushko from Fotolia.comKids look forward to summer break, yet they seem to grow bored quickly. Keeping a list of summer kids' crafts on hand can help you fend off boredom when it starts. The crafts incorporate the common sights and sounds of summer...

Photo blankets are wonderful gifts for anniversaries, Mother's Day, graduations or any holiday that celebrates love and achievement. Using T-shirt transfer paper makes the whole process simple, and this paper can be purchased where ever computer supplies are sold. This photo blanket is easy enough t

Did you know that using your home computer and printer you can print photos, designs and text onto fabric to use in projects like quilts, wall hangings and clothes? You can buy kits made for ink jet printers at office supply and art supply stores. They are fairly expensive, however. The good news is

Many people create paper snowflakes, but very few have taken this craft to the next step - styrofoam snowflakes! You can use the snowflakes to decorate your wall for a winter party. Teachers can hang them on their bulletin boards during the winter months. There are plenty of uses for these versatile

DNA evidence is used to match tissue samples from a crime scene to potential suspects. DNA evidence can help confirm the presence of an individual at an area where a crime has occurred. In the case of arson, DNA evidence can help identify people who were in the area shortly before or after the time

Whether you've lost weight and want to show off your new curves or just want something that fits those curves a little bit better, why not transform a baggy T-shirt into a snug-fitting sexy shirt to wear on a girl's night out? The sewing project is simple, even for novice dressmakers, and can be co

Scrapbooking is a common way to store photos in an artistic style while being able to journal about the events. Digital scrapbooking accomplishes the same thing as traditional scrapbooking without needing the supplies and incurring the high cost.

Lanterns can easily be made from small jars, fine gauge wire and a small votive candle. They take only a few minutes each, and can provide a source of light, both indoors and out. They make great gifts, and the outside of the jar can be decorated to create a personal look for each lantern.

Origami is the Asian art of folding paper to create models. The crane model, a symbol of peace, is one of the most popular origami designs. The art originated centuries ago in China and became popular in Japan and Korea. It now spans the world. If you are a beginner to origami, start with a simple d

If your kids are crazy about the slime on Nickelodeon, you can make your own at home. It's an easy and fun activity for a rainy day.

The BeDazzler is a tool used to adorn fabric with artificial jewels. Previously discontinued, the BeDazzler became available again in 2011 from a variety of websites and craft stores. The BeDazzler tool is packaged with 50 rhinestones of various colors, 50 clear rhinestones, and 150 BeDazzler patter

When you turn on your lights and cockroaches run for cover or you lift the lid of the sugar bowl, only to find it filled with ants, you know it's time to take action. If you would rather avoid the high cost of a professional exterminator, you can fumigate your home yourself. The key is to do it safe

Beading can be an activity for all ages. Typically, young people need very little encouragement to dig in and start creating something. Adults, on the other hand, often need to be reminded that they are ...

Bookstores range in style from small specialty shops to mega-sized warehouses filled with thousands of titles. Most not only sell books, magazines and stationary, but serve as community gathering spots with live readings, poetry, music and more. Whether you're planning to start your own shop or simp

Quilling is thrilling. That's because it's a very simple paper craft process easily learned in just a few minutes which yields beautiful intricate designs. Take a little paper, a little glue and a quilling tool, and there's no limit to the shapes you can create. Whether it's making delicate snowfla

Quilt stippling is a challenging free-hand machine technique used to create closely sewn-together roaming lines that act as a background filler. Stipple quilting isn't formulaic; it gives the piece random lines that express the freedom of design. The only major criteria of stipple quilting are that