How to Make Key Chains

You will find it so easy to make a key chain.....just follow the steps

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Steps

1. 1
   Cut 10 to 15cm. of wire.
   
   
   
2. 2
   Bend the wire into half.
   
   
   
3. 3
   Knot the wire at the top so that you have a medium circle.
   
   
   
4. 4
   Slide some beads through the 2 wires so that they stop at the knot.
   
   
   
5. 5
   Make a knot at the end.
   
   
   
6. 6
   Finished.
   
   
   

Things You'll Need

• Elastic wire
• Beads

How to Make Mason Jar Glow Stick Lanterns

Want to light up the night with color and glow without having to worry about fire and danger? Introduce mason jar paper lanterns to your next event where you use the liquid from a glow stick to splatter inside.

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 Steps

Gather Supplies

1. 1
   Pick up enough mason jars to light up your party. Preferably new jars so that all you will need to do is wipe out the inside and outside with a damp rag. If you are removing food from the jars, rinse well and either put them in the dishwasher or scrub with hot water and soap. Allow jars to dry before beginning your project.
   
   
   
   • Make sure each jar has a well-fitting lid. You will need to top the jar with the lid and shake to create the illumination. If the lid doesn’t fit properly, the glow stick material could spill.
2. 2
   Obtain your lighting element. Purchase several glow sticks--approximately one per jar.
   
   
   
3. 3
   Grab a pair of sharp scissors. You’ll want to make a clean cut along the top of the glow stick in order to extract the liquid.
   
   
   

Create Your Illuminated Mason Jars

1. 1
   Wipe jars clean and then dry. If you are working with new mason jars, all you’ll need to do is use a microfiber cloth to wipe the inside and outside.
   
   
   
2. 2
   Cover your work area with newspaper or a drop cloth. Even though you may not spill glow stick material, you don’t want to take any chances. Take precautions before you break open the sticks.
   
   
   
3. 3
   Hold the glow stick directly over the mason jar and snip the top with the scissors. Make sure you don't end up having to make several rough cuts as it could create a mess. A sharp pair of scissors should produce a clean cut along the top of the stick.
   
   
   
4. 4
   Pour the glow stick liquid directly into the mason jar. Hold a paper towel in the opposite hand so when you are done pouring you can grasp the open end with the paper towel and swiftly (and cleanly) discard the empty glow stick.
   
   
   
5. 5
   Replace the mason jar lid and screw on tightly. A tight fit is very important in order to avoid a huge mess.
   
   
   
6. 6
   Shake the mason jar to activate the glow stick material and cover the mason jar with liquid. The coverage will provide for more of a glow and remain illuminated for several hours.
   
   
   

Tips

• Create shapes inside your mason jar by purchasing removable stickers and placing them inside the jar before you pour the glow stick material inside.
• Following use, clean mason jars wiping out remaining glow stick material with a paper towel and then soaking them in hot soapy water.
• Create your mason jar lanterns within 20 to 30 minutes prior to your event (or during your event).

How to Make Molds

If you have a decorative item that you would like to reproduce, you can make a mold of the item in order to make the reproductions yourself. You do not have to be a professional to get professional results with your molds, and you can make molds of any size, weight or shape. Follow these basic how-to steps for mold making.

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 Steps

Designing Your Container

    1
    Decide if you need a 1-part or 2-part mold. If you are making a mold for an object with 1 flat side, then you need a 1-part mold. For complex, 3-dimensional shapes, you will need to make a mold in 2 parts.
    2
    Measure your object's height, length and width. How else would you know how big of an area you need? Make sure to get all the dimensions!
    3
    Make a containment box for your mold using your measurements. This can really be any material you like. If the edges aren't airtight, however, you'll need to adhere the edges to surface with clay or a clay-like substance.
        Add least 1 inch (2.54 cm) to each of your object's measurements before marking cut lines on your box. You'll need the extra space for the mass of the mold.
        Out of foam core board, cut 2 walls for the width and 2 walls for the length, keeping in mind the object's height. Cut 1 square (width measurement by length measurement) for the floor piece.
        Make a box by gluing the 4 walls together and then to the floor section with super glue. Again, if this isn't airtight, it won't do the job.

Setting Your Object

    1
    Prepare your object to be set. The method you'll need to undertake varies slightly with the type of mold you're using:
        For a 1-part mold, secure the flat face of the object to the floor section of the mold box using an easy-release adhesive compound. This prevents any of your moldmaking compounds from leaking.
            You may want to stay away from Instamold and stick to modeling clay.
        For a 2-part mold, layer the bottom of the mold box with clay and push the object into the clay, leaving 1/2 of its height exposed for molding. Once you feel you have submerged the lower portion of your object to its approximate half-mark, smooth the top surface of the clay as much as possible before moving on to the next step to make a mold.
    2
    Mix your rubber mold compound according to the package directions. There are a number of varieties out there, so it's advised to do your research before you purchase anything.
        Latex moldmaking compounds are cheap and simple, but they take a long, long time to set.
        Silicone RTV moldmaking rubber is a solid bet, regardless of your project.
    3
    Prepare the object's surface. Paint a thin layer of the rubber compound on its face right before pouring. Be sure to pay close attention to any crevices or small surface details. This initial thin layer should take care of the details, but still be diligent.
    4
    Pour your mold. Be sure to fill your mold box to its full height. The object needs to be fully covered and then some.
        Make sure to give your mold time to set, according to the product's instructions.

Extracting Your Work

    1
    Tear the mold making box off, exposing the mold. Pull the object out of the rubber mold. Your mold is ready for use! To make molds in 2-parts, move on to the next step.
    2
    Follow the same process for the other half of a 2-part mold after preparing it to set in the following way:
        Tear the mold box off, exposing the half mold/half clay square.
        Carefully remove the clay, leaving the rubber mold half intact.
        Use a hobby knife to cut 3 or 4 pyramid shapes into the face of the mold. These will serve as matching-up joints for the 2 finished mold halves.
        Create a new box to make a mold in, this time to the existing mold's length and width, allowing enough space in the height to pour the second part of the mold on top.
        Set the object, mold side down, in the box. Make sure it fits snugly enough to not allow any new rubber compound to drip down the sides.
        Paint the face of the mold you will be pouring on with mold release compound. This will prevent the 2 mold halves from sticking together.
        Pour your mold, let it set, then remove the box and pull the 2 sections apart. Your 2-part mold is complete.

Tips

    You may use other materials for the mold box. The most important thing is that it holds the rubber molding compound in.
    When deciding how to place your object in the box for molding, be sure to take into consideration where you will be putting the 2 finished, molded pieces together and how you will be removing the mold from the object. Most often, the most efficient way to set an object for mold making is to lay it down lengthwise, so that you are pouring over the object's face or back (as opposed to its top or bottom).

 Warnings

    Take caution that you will possibly ruin or damage the original object when you remove it from the mold. Reconsider making a mold out of any object you can't afford to part with.

 Things You'll Need

    Foam core board
    Super glue
    Adhesive compound
    Rubber mold compound
    Hobby Knife
    Clay
    Mold release compound
    Paintbrush

How to Make Money Making Your Own Jewelry at Home

Who agrees with the following: Having money is great! Making jewelry is fun! Well how would it be if you could combine the two?

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 Steps

1. 1
   Make the jewelry. Make sure it is safe, that it won't break and it has no sharp bits.
   
   
   
2. 2
   Make the jewelry interesting. People don't want to buy two of the same items, so make sure there is a key selling point, maybe it's the bright colours or the funky shape.
   
   
   
3. 3
   Make posters and put them all over your area, with photos of your jewelry and the date of your sale.
   
   
   
4. 4
   Make a stand with all of your items, and sell your jewelry!
   
   
   

Tips

• Read lots of stories on the most in and hip jewelry around and get ideas from it!
• If possible, you could personalize each item for your customers.

Warnings

• Don't make bad or broken jewelry or be rude to your customers.

How to Make Billy Button Flowers

You might have had those times when you needed a center piece for a special occasion, but it was at the last minute. Never fear, this DIY centerpiece How-To is here!

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 Steps

1. 1
   Measure the length of the wire to reach the top of the jar.
   
2. 2
   Cover the wire in tape.
   
3. 3
   Poke wire into the dried flower balls. Keep poking until you can feel the tip of the wire on the top of the dried flower ball.
   
4. 4
   Repeat.
5. 5
   Finished.
   

Warnings

• Be careful not to poke yourself with the wire.

Things You'll Need

• Dried Flower Balls
• Wire Sticks
• Floral Tape
• Jar

How to Make Bottle Penguins

Do you want to make turn ordinary empty bottles into cute, awesome penguins? Keep Reading!

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 Steps

1. 1
   Take an ordinary plastic drinking bottle and make sure that it's completely empty.
   
   
   
2. 2
   Take black, white, and orange/yellow colored construction paper and cut out two wings, make tiny circles, and snip the rest into a square shape from the black paper, make an oval from the white paper and lightly larger circles, and make a triangle and two webbed feet from the orange paper. Draw on it if you like.
   
   
   
3. 3
   Glue/tape the eyes together and then glue everything on. Glue the feet to the flat bottom part.
   
   
   
4. 4
   Give it some time to dry unless you are using tape. Admire your penguin and enjoy!
   
   
   
5. 5
   Finished.
   
   
   

Tips

• When cutting the paper, lightly drawing the shape you wish with a pencil will help make the pieces more even.

Warnings

• Watch out for sharp edges from the bottle!
• Kids, use the scissors carefully or ask an adult.

 Things You'll Need

• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue/Tape
• Plastic bottle
• Pen(optional)

How to Make Bows for Hair Clips

You can make hair bows out of bicolored grosgrain ribbons this time. Tutorial on how to make bows for hair clips provides you a new type.You will just need several folding of ribbons to make hair bows. That's to say; it is a piece of cake for you to follow how to make bows for hair clips if you like.

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Steps

1. 1
   Fold the ribbons. Cut off four ribbons strips to 8cm and one of 4cm. Fold an 8cm ribbon in half. Obliquely stick a double-sided tape in the middle. Bring each end to be fixed at the adhesive place; fold the other three 8cm ribbons in the same.
   

   Fold the ribbons.
2. 2
   Bind the folded ribbons. Crosswise place the two folded ribbons. Bind them with an elastic band in the center. Add the other two to be bound together; adjust each end of the ribbons. Fold the 4cm ribbon in half.
   

   Bind the folded ribbons.
3. 3
   Make a bow. Make a loop down with two ends up. Bring the right ribbon which is longer than the left through the loop; tie up the ribbons. Squeeze the knot to be flat at the sides. Tie the knot at the middle of the four bound ribbons.
   

   Make a bow.
4. 4
   Add a hair clip to the back of the bow; nip the knot with the clip.
   

   Add a hair clip to the back of the bow; nip the knot with the clip.
   Things You'll Need

• Polyester ribbons
• Elastic band
• Scissors
• Double-sided tape
• Hair clip

How to Make Brooches Polyester Floss Brooches

I got the inspirations in handmade brooches by making China knot. In fact, brooches can be also created in the same way with China knot. If I tell you the details about how to make brooches, you will believe what I said.What I said handmade brooches are connected with China knot. If you are good at making China knot, the handmade brooches will be a piece of cake. Let’s talk about how to make brooches now.

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Steps

1. 1
   A preparing work. Get 1.5m polyester cord, place it into a crisscross. Fix the center with pins.
   
2. 2
   An ongoing work. In this step, you need to make propitious knots. Firstly, knit on the front, move the pins away and tie up the knot. Secondly, turn over to the opposite side, knit as before and tie up. Thirdly, turn over to the front and do the same work again. After this, please turn over to the opposite side, pull what you have knitted towards outside.
   

   An ongoing work.

Things You'll Need

• Polyester cord
• Pins with ball heads

How to Make Candelabras from Old Bottles

Looking for the perfect chandelier or candelabra and haven’t found “the one?” Don’t spend thousands of dollars at a retail store. Instead make your own using special old glass bottles. From wine bottles to uniquely designed water bottles; you can craft a one-of-a-kind chandelier that will have your friends asking “where did you find that treasure?”

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Steps

Choose Your Design

    1
    Determine how you plan to display your new lighting piece. Will you be hanging it from the ceiling like a chandelier or as a centerpiece on a table? How you plan to display the piece will dictate exactly which supplies you will need.
    2
    Evaluate the room design. Before you can create the light source you’ll need to have an idea of the surrounding design. Is it modern or art deco or is your room design more traditional or even shabby chic?
    3
    Decide on a lighting size. A massive candelabra might be fun and lend for more drama but does the room size support it? Make sure you size the lighting source to fit the room before you attempt to create it.
    4
    Consider the types of glass bottles you will need for the project. Clear glass may look fantastic but you may want something funkier and go for colored or stained glass. You should also decide on the bottle shape since bottles come in just about every size and shape.

Pick Up Supplies

    1
    Gather/purchase enough bottles for your project. Make sure after evaluating the space, design and display you are armed with enough bottles. Create a mock candelabra with the bottles by simply arranging them to see if what you have is the desired look.
    2
    Locate power tools. Check your workspace for a glass cutter, hammer, electric drill and possibly an electric saw (unless you can purchase pre-cut wood). You will also need sand paper.
    3
    Purchase a 2 x 4 of ½” plywood to hold your chandelier together. If possible, pre-measure for size and bring the measurements to the hardware store so they can cut them for you.
    4
    Pick up a 3/32” steel cable, ferrules, wax and cotton wicks at the hardware store.
    5
    Consider purchasing special beading and paint to cover either the plywood (if you don’t plan to stain it) and a hot glue gun. You can decorate the bottom of the bottles with beads or jewels for an added, original touch.

Create the Chandelier/Candelabra

    1
    Score a clean bottle along the bottom/base with the glass cutter. If possible, use a hose clamp to hold the bottle in place while you score it.
    2
    Use a candle flame to heat the score line. This will reduce the likelihood of the bottle breaking when you cut the bottle.
    3
    Run an ice cube over the scored/hot line. After a few minutes the bottle will gently break along the scored line.
    4
    Sand the edge of the bottle using sand or emery paper to remove sharp edges.
        Add the bottle cap or cork once it has been sanded.
        Drill a small hole through the cap/cork as this area will receive the cotton wick.
    5
    Drill three 11/2” holes into the plywood where the bottle necks will sit. Don’t discard the popped holes, but put aside and use later in the project.
    6
    Drill holes on each end of the plywood to hold the suspension cable. Make sure you drill for a tight fit.
    7
    Place the cotton wick inside one bottle and then slide through the plywood circle, followed by the ferrule.
        Bring the wick back through the plywood circle and then cap.
        Tie wick against the cap and leave one end of the wick approximately 8 inches long.
        Pass the long end of the wick through the pipe into the bottle’s neck and then outside the top.
    8
    Place a small, pea-sized piece of wax to stop up the hole on the inside of the cap. Then add/screw on the cap.
    9
    Melt about 8 ounces of wax and slowly pour into the bottle while holding the wick straight.
    10
    Allow to dry before display and lighting.

 Tips

    When pouring the wax into the chandelier add ¼ of the wax first, give it time to dry and then add the rest. This will eliminate leakage.
    Add paint or beading along the plywood or bottles for an extra special look.

How to Make Cherry Blossom Art Using the Bottom of a Soda Bottle

Create elegant art using the bottom of a soda bottle, some tempera paint and heavy paper. Designing cherry blossom art is also a great project to do with the kids--even children as young as 3 years-old can be proud of their piece (with a little help).

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 Steps

Pick Up a Few Supplies

1. 1
   Empty a few 2-liter soda bottles. Make sure the bottles have the five bumpy ridges on the bottom--the ridges are an essential part of your project. For best results, empty the bottle and then clean soda with hot soapy water. Allow enough time to dry so you aren’t working with a wet bottle.
   
   
   
   • Provide one bottle per artist or per color if you plan to use multiple colors.
2. 2
   Purchase heavy artist paper. You will be dipping the bottom of the soda bottle in paint and then transferring it to the paper. This means the bottom of the bottle will be coated in paint and will dry with a bit of a three-dimensional design (which requires a heavier paper to hold the additional paint).
   
   
   
3. 3
   Choose paint. Tempera paint works well with this project because of its consistency and the non-toxic aspect. Choose several colors to design multi-colored cherry blossoms or stick with the traditional pale pink.
   
   
   
   • Pick up a bottle of black and/or brown paint and a paint brush to create the cherry blossom tree branches and trunk.
4. 4
   Find old newspaper, a paper plate per color and an area for painting. You will spread the newspaper on a table to create a workspace for your artist. A simple paper plate can hold your paint, but make sure you have enough plates per artist and color.
   
   
   
   • Consider finding old shirts to use as smocks in order to protect clothing, especially if you are doing this craft with children.

Create Cherry Blossom Art

1. 1
   Prepare workstations. Cover a flat surface with newspaper and then pour approximately two to three cups of paint onto a paper plate.
   
   
   
   • Place one sheet of heavy artist paper per workstation. Consider pre-creating the tree branches and trunk if you are working with small children.
2. 2
   Draw the cherry blossom tree trunk and branches using the black/brown paint and paint brush. Remember that each branch will hold a cherry blossom print to take this into consideration when spacing out branches (and choosing the number of branches).
   
   
   
   • Allow for ample dry time before creating the cherry blossoms. Otherwise the black/brown paint may mix with the cherry blossom color and disturb the integrity of the design.
3. 3
   Dip the bottom of the empty soda bottle in the cherry blossom paint. You want to cover the bottom but don’t over saturate.
   
   
   
4. 4
   Transfer the bottom of the soda bottle with paint to your paper. Aim for or near a branch and press down.
   
   
   
5. 5
   Remove the bottle bottom from the paper to reveal a cherry blossom.
   
   
   
   • Repeat this process throughout the paper until you have enough cherry blossoms covering the paper (you’ll know when you feel as though you are finished).
     
     
     
6. 6
   Finished.
   
   
   

Tips

• Be sure you allow ample dry time (more than you would typically allow) after painting the cherry blossoms. Because you are placing a glob of paint on the paper the paint will take longer to dry.
• Paint a background and scenery surrounding your cherry blossom tree.