To learn how to make soap, first, choose from one of four methods. Two of the most popular methods are the “melt and pour” and cold process. The others are more advanced methods. Each method has pros, cons, and variations. Making Soap: A Basic Chemical Reaction Soap is the result of a basic chemical reaction between fats or oils and lye. The process of achieving the chemical reaction is called saponification....

Like so many other quilt blocks, the Single Irish Chain has been known by other names. Each block is very simple, but when connected the patchwork links with each other to create color flow along both diagonals. Fabric can be sewn together one piece at a time, but assembly is faster when the quilt block is strip pieced from rotary cut strips of fabric. Cutting Charts for 4 Quilt Blocks in Three Different Sizes (4) 12" x 12" Finished Blocks Strip Set A:...

What You’ll Need Permanent marker Foam tape Drywall joint compound (dry mix; 30 to 45 minute set time) Water Mixing tray/bowl Putty knife (choose a size appropriate for your project) Sponge Paper towels Paints Planning the Route Start by laying out your roads on the platform. One common mistake when modeling roads are making them too narrow. Travel lanes average 10 to 12 feet in width. Add shoulders and you’re pushing 30 feet on a typical two-lane....

Being a full-time blogger isn’t easy, so we give these sites a lot of credit for continually producing quality DIY projects for their readers. Make sure you check them out and figure out which will be added to your daily rotation. Hop on over to this site if you are in the mood to tackle some paper crafts, are looking to download some free printables, or want to learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine....

Why can’t you play PS3 games on PS4? The PS3 and PS4 use completely different system architectures. It means that the PS4 would need to emulate the PS3’s system in order to make the PS3 games work. But even the thought of it does not seem feasible and so we often rule it out. PlayStation Now As we have mentioned above, there is a solution. It is called PlayStation Now! It is a cloud based solution that lets you stream older PlayStation 3 games to your PS4 over your internet connection....

Biscuit joinery is commonly used to edge-join wood stock for tabletops, but can also be used for nearly any woodworking joint where you want the joinery method to remain hidden. But biscuit joinery can be tricky, since there are several different sizes of biscuits available, and it is important to get install enough biscuits to make the joint secure and strong, but not so many that you compromise the wood by cutting too many slots....

In 2-step verification, Google sends you a code to your registered mobile phone. Once 2-step verification is activated –for login you would need to enter your password as well as the code you received on phone. You can mark your personal computer as a “trusted” computer. On trusted computers you would need to enter code only once in 30 days. So, for 30 days you will be able to log into your Google account just by entering your password....

http://www.example.com is same as But some web servers and search engines (like Google) may consider these URLs to be different. Both of the URLs point to the same resource. So, we have two URLs to access one resource. Such a situation causes content duplication and content duplication is a cardinal sin in the eyes of search engines. They put a heavy penalty on websites hosting duplicate content. Internet is a dynamic system....

Here are the best craft scissors. These scissors can cut a vast array of materials, including fabric, photos, and a range of cardstock types. Moreover, they won’t stick to tape or labels, thanks to their nonstick blade design. Another plus: the ultra-comfortable soft-grip handles, which are designed with left- and right-handers in mind. All in all, these comfy, sharp, do-it-all, value-forward scissors check all the boxes for an excellent multi-purpose craft scissor....

We researched more than a dozen online photo book sites and services, considering factors like ease of assembly, picture and paper quality, page count, and durability. After narrowing down our top picks, we deemed Mixbook as our best overall photo book site. The customized service offers a wide variety of designs and cover types while being affordable and easy to navigate. Here, our favorite online photo books. But the real appeal of Mixbook is that you can create and collaborate with others....

We researched the best tie-dye kits, considering the skill level, compatible materials, and color options of each. Our best overall option, the Tulip One-Step 5 Color Tie-Dye Kit, includes enough dye for 30 projects with beginner-friendly instructions, and all the materials needed to get started. Here, the best tie-dye kits available now. There are several versions of One-Step 5 Color kit, each with its own color scheme, including Carousel, Mermaid, Neon, Rainbow, Shibori, and Ultimate....

To help with your search, we evaluated the best paint-by-numbers kits for adults, taking into account cost, difficulty, and overall aesthetic. Our top pick is the CraftBarn Paint-By-Numbers Kit. We especially appreciated the high quality paints it included, as well as the varying difficulty the kit offers with its two paintings. Here are our best adult paint-by-number kits. Former customers rave about the paint, both in terms of quantity and quality....

This method can also be helpful if you’ve gotten some yarn that smells a little musty or smoky, though it may take several washings to get rid of a very embedded smell. Difficulty: Easy Time Required: One hour, plus drying time Materials Hanks of yarnSink, bucket, or bathtubWaterWool wash, dish soap, or shampooLarge bath towelHangers or another means for drying the hanks Instructions

St Petersburg stitch is an advanced beginner stitch and may require that you do a practice piece or two before you are ready to make a bracelet. This is a beginner project and can be made with a variety of types of beads. This project is a great beginner level introduction to ladder stitch. This project requires basic wire wrap tools. It can also be made using a one-step looper tool....

Are You Using a Viewfinder? If painting from the real world—whether landscape, still life or portrait, or to create an abstract composition—use a viewfinder to isolate your subject and the key elements in a scene, check their placement, and determine the format. When painting landscape outside, move around. Don’t be satisfied with the first pretty scene. The scene through your viewfinder can change dramatically when you move your position by just a couple feet....

The 1960 U.S. presidential election was a contest between two dramatically different personalities: John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon. Although Kennedy won the real-life election, this tremendous board game allows players to relive the event for themselves. Everything about this game is top-notch. The gameplay is superb, while the components perfectly evoke the feeling of a mid-20th-century presidential campaign. 1960: The Making of the President takes 90 to 120 minutes per game....