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How to do iron-on transfers on a softshell jacket
I recently learned about the existence of iron-on transfer papers, and how it allows someone to transfer a print onto cotton fabrics with any custom design a person can print from their inkjet printers.
However, I have not been that lucky when it…
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Blackening steel with oil vs. vinegar - and others?
I'd like to finish a lamp I made of brazed chain, and so far my reading has uncovered blackening with oil (linseed or motor), or with apple cider vinegar. What is the difference between these two? The vinegar seems to create a thin layer of Ferric…
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Keep yarn slack from developing in my work as I perform a basic knit stitch
I am a very novice knitter trying to do a small blanket with a basic knit stitch. I am working with 100% cotton yarn and I have 16 inch bamboo needles. I cast on fine and where I am getting stuck is on the knit stitch. I do the first stitch and as I…
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How do I evenly space my knots for my hanging craft project?
I'm attempting to make a ladder-like structure completely out of fishing line. I'm trying to avoid any extra materials such as rings, hooks or crimping sleeves because I want this to be as low-visibility as possible.
The project will consist long…
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What is a split primary palette?
I'm looking at building out a gouache palette and I came across the term "split primary" palette. What is that and why would I want to have that?
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What happened to slant-needle sewing machines?
Slant-needle sewing machines used to be all the rage, and it's easy to see why: being able to see what you're sewing better is great.
But nobody makes them anymore. Instead, most modern machines have a big chunky arm hanging right over your work…
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To draw anything, is it necessary to draw its wireframe first?
See the pitcher plant drawing here, where they have actually drawn the wireframe first (see image below).
What will I gain by drawing the wireframe first? Why not draw the outer lines directly?
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How many two-page spreads (160gsm A4 paper) should be bound together in one signature?
I'm binding a sketch book as a birthday present. This is my first experience in book-binding. I've bought 16 A4 sheets of 160g/m2 black paper and I wonder how big should be one signature of sheets. I was planning to bind four pages in one, so the…
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How to fix glass kaleidoscope inside cardboard tube
I have a maker/craft project making a kaleidoscope out of three mirrors and a badminton shuttlecock tube (sawn in half).
This will be a project for a class of school kids aged 8-12, so we'll have to teach them to make the item by hand.
Is hot glue…
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How can I draw realistic hair with pencil?
I've always loved drawing people and my medium of choice has been standard drawing pencils, but I often struggle with hair - specifically long hair. I've come across a couple techniques that have helped me make it look a little bit more three…
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Will I have problems with wire baked in oven baked clay?
I am planning an armature for use in stop motion. I will use 3 steel wires twisted together using a drill. I am planning to have oven-bake polymer clay (such as Sculpey of Fimo) on the wires. It would be wrapped around tightly to give some bulk…
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Building closed loops with springy wire
Background: I am a mathematician who is attempting to build some simple visual aids to assist in the presentation of my research.
To build the desired models, I need two things:
Exceptionally springy wire. By springy, I mean that it should quite…
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How to knot an elastic cord into a circle?
I'm going to be tying some elastic cord (the kind that's about 2 mm thick) into circles about 6 inches in diameter.
The circles will be subject to a fair amount of stretching, but nothing excessive.
Is there a certain knot and/or glue combination I…
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How can I do my Poké Ball decreases so they appear tighter?
A continuation of my Poké Ball woes: I want to improve my decrease technique. Consider the image of the tops of my balls (where the balls are finished and tied off):
The very top where the tie-off occurs has already been addressed in another…
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How can I resize this crocheted hat pattern for an infant?
I want to make an infant-sized version of this hat (PDF).
The current pattern (assuming correct gauge) makes a hat with an 18.5" (47cm) circumference. It seems that a common size for a newborn/infant hat is around 12.5" (32cm), which is about 1/3…
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