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How to Make Sterling Silver Jewelry

Select a heat source., Purchase sterling silver clay., Form the clay into the design of your choice., Dry and sand the...

9 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Choose Embroidery Floss

Check the design for recommendations., Identify the colors you will need., Note any special texture needs., Consider...

7 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Choose Embroidery Fabric

Consider the weight of your project as a whole., Consider the weight of the thread (cotton, yarn, silk, ribbon, etc.)...

13 steps 8 min Advanced
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How to Extend the Usability of Clay

Remove excess moisture or water., Make a large slab of plaster., Feel the clay., Knead water into mildly dry clay...

5 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Color Air Dry Clay

Choose a suitable colorant for the clay., Knead the color through the clay.

2 steps 1 min Easy
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How to Make Clay Dice

Start with a soft bit of clay., Roll the piece of clay into a long, snake shape. , Cut the snake shape into equal...

13 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Fire Ceramic Pieces in a Kiln

Set up a safe workspace before operating the kiln., Open the lid of the kiln., Arrange the layout of the shelves in...

11 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Fire Raku Pottery

First you need to glaze your bisque ware using RAKU Glaze., Next, load the kiln and bring the temperature up to 1850...

12 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Harden Modeling Clay

Identify the kind of clay with which you're working., Apply any pigments or glazes appropriate for painting on prior to...

5 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Knead Clay

Purchase a quality clay., Select a porous kneading surface., Press the clay., Cut the clay., Layer the clay., Alternate...

7 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Knit With Beads

Thread the yarn through a tapestry needle, then thread all the beads for your pattern--or at least all you expect to...

5 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Knit a Skinny Headband

Choose your yarn and needles., Cast on two to five stitches., Work in i-cord for about seven inches (17cm) or when the...

12 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Make a Yarn Headband

Choose your yarn colors., If you have any small strands of yarn, tie that around the end or make a knot by yourself...

8 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Make a Bandana Bracelet

Open up the bandana., Fold the square bandana into a triangle., Fold the top corner down., Begin wrapping the bandana...

8 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Crochet a Bracelet

Work a long chain., Make an extra large chain stitch., Lock the final chain in place., Slip stitch across the chain...

7 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Make a "Wave" Knot Bracelet

You will need 4 colors, two strings for each color., Cut the strings., Tie the strings into an overhand knot at the...

14 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Make a Boa Paracord Bracelet

Find the middle of the paracord., Measure the bracelet on your wrist. , Bring the paracord ends up to the opposite...

6 steps 1 min Medium

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