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Want to have fun with your kids doing an economical, easy craft, which you and your kids can play with? You just need a clear plastic glove, like those you can get at the supermarkets or petrol stations and something to fill it With. You can make a very funny fish from this glove. Follow these instructions...
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Making homemade weapons is a perfect entertainment for children, that will not only spend all afternoon playing with the toy, but will also love actually making the toy.
These small weapons are very easy to make and can be made with waste material that you can find at home, so you can show your children...
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In this experiment you'll learn to create a small version of a cannon that can throw projectiles several feet away. This experiment must be done with the heads of the matchsticks and therefore implies manipulating fire, so you need to be very cautious to avoid burns. To create it you basically need...
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The quartz is a mineral widely used in women's accessories especially necklaces, bracelets, earrings and so on. Furthermore, it is a stone which collects and transmits a lot of energy due to its composition. Therefore, we recommend cleaning white quartz often enough so that it is free from harmful energies....
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We all like dressing up to spend a great day at a fancy dress party or simply like making toy accessories to spend our free time doing something creative with our children. One of the things we can make are easy paper claws for each finger. These are perfect to simulate a monster's or an animal's hand. To...
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A slingshot or stone thrower is a small weapon that is normally made of a piece of wood in the shape of a "Y" with a band at both ends that is used to throw projectiles with a lot of power. In this article we show you to make an easy slingshot that is very powerful with a plastic bottle and a balloon....
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Paper planes are perfect to spend a fun time both for children and those who are a bit more grown up. In this case we are going to make a special paper plane, as we won't be throwing them with our hands but with an elastic band that will make it fly up in the skies. You basically need to make a normal paper...
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Lights, crackers and rangoli, that’s what makes Diwali the most fun and joyous festival of India. On the occasion of Diwali, people decorate their home with a variety of colours, rangolis and burn crackers which light up the sky in all possible hues. One of the most popular decoration items on the occasion...
Rangoli is a traditional Indian folk art form that involves creating decorative designs during auspicious occasions like Diwali. It serves the purpose of eliminating negative energy and inviting positive vibes into homes. Rangoli designs can range from simple geometrical figures and floral patterns to...
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Do you want to teach your children how to make animals from recycled materials? Here we show you the perfect craft made from walnut shells. Here we show how you can make a turtle from nuts, but there are many more animals you can create, let your imagination run wild, and make different animals. It's...
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Do you want to learn how to reuse old materials? In this article we show you how to make a butterfly from a peg. It is a quick and easy craft to do that requires little material. Kids will really like this activity and the best part is that you're teaching them how to recycle and make toys from recycled...
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Have you ever thought that that pretty plant pots would make your plants look even better? More and more crafts enthusiasts are deciding to decorate their plant pots to show a touch of personality. Painting a plant pot is a quick and simple practice that both children and adults can do and they can...
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In this video you're going to see how to blow eggs without breaking the shell. Basically, you need to make two small holes on each end of the egg and then blow through one of the holes so that the white and yolk come through the other side. This happens because when the air goes in the egg, the pressure...
As decorative elements, candles are ideal to give a special touch to every corner of your home. Make the room look beautiful, adding a special touch to a relaxing bath or creating an intimate setting for a dinner, are some of their most frequently used functions. However, if you are not used to using candles...
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It's sure that you have heaps of CDs and DVDs in the house that you do not use, right? Do not throw them away! A great way to reuse old discs is to recycle them: turn them into coasters. This is a simple and economical way to develop a craft from recycled materials that surely will impress your guests....
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Not sure how to decorate your Christmas tree? Want to make yourself a keychain for your keys? Fancy decorating your room with some original handiwork? In this article, we'll show you how to make a wool pompom. It's an easy and fun thing to make. You can create many different wool pompoms simply by mixing...
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A gradient refers to the seamless transition between two colors when they are mixed together, or it can indicate the gradual change within a single color. If you are interested in painting, particularly capturing the essence of a sunset, understanding how to paint a gradient becomes crucial. Familiarizing...
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Do you want to learn how to recycle materials and make crafts with them? Below, we'll show you how to make a flower out of recycled plastic bottles. It's an original and different way to make a flower. It's an easy craft to make and you create different types of flowers, you just need a little imagination...
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Cylinders are one of the most commonly encountered three-dimensional shapes in our everyday lives. They are used in everything from cans of soda to rolls of coins, and even in buildings like smokestacks and columns. Making your own paper or cardboard cylinder is not only a fun craft activity, but it...
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OneHowto would like to show you the basic steps to draw a violin, a string instrument made out of wood. Following these easy instructions, you'll be able to use the drawing to decorate, paint with your children or play games with small kids.
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Looking for a versatile and fun craft project? Learning how to make a cone out of paper is a great place to start! Whether you want to use it as a container for candy, a decorative tower top, or even as a tool to explain geometry concepts, this simple and engaging activity is sure to provide hours of...
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A cube is a polyhedron with six square faces. Thus, one cube is also a hexahedron as it has six faces. This shape is incredibly versatile and it is useful to know how to create your own quickly. If you need to learn how to make a cardboard cube for a school project or want to create your very own dice,...
Making crafts with children is a fun activity where they can learn many things. For example, we can use materials that at first glance have no further use and therefore teach children how to recycle or reuse. It will be a good way to make children aware of the importance of giving new uses to things...
In today's throwaway culture, toys often find themselves quickly discarded, contributing to the growing waste problem in landfills that takes hundreds of years to decompose. Instead of succumbing to your child's next tantrum and buying yet another disposable toy, why not engage them in a rewarding and...
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Do you want to learn how to make a paper boat that floats on water? It is simple and you will be able to play with your children while you bathe them or whilst in the park walking with them. To know how to make a paper boat you only need a sheet of A4 paper and to carefully follow the steps below.
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Salt dough is an alternative to clay or Plasticine which is very economical as it can be made at home with products that are commonly found in the kitchen like flour, salt and water. This type of paste can be molded and used in different crafts. You only need a little imagination and time. When you...
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One of the sexiest logos in the beer world has to be Corona beer. Transforming these beer bottles into drinking glasses is possible, you just need to follow our instructions. Be careful when doing it as you'll need to work with fire to cut the bottle.
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Origami has recently been regaining popularity, and it has transformed from being just an art form to a versatile craft. Unlike other paper crafts, origami involves only using your hands to create intricate designs without scissors, glue, or any other tools.
In this OneHowTo.com article, we will show...
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Glue paste is usually used as adhesive paste or glue, specially for handcraft. It is made with a base of flour and water, and is very resistant, especially to stick material such as paper and cardboard, although it doesn't work on plastic. It's very useful to do children's activities, as it's a non-toxic...
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Are you looking for a fun and creative way to explore music with your children? Making your own musical instruments at home is an exciting and engaging activity that can provide hours of entertainment while also teaching valuable skills. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a beginner, crafting homemade...
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Would you like to learn how to make crafts out of cardboard? This material allows infinite possibilities ... You just need to follow these step-by-step instructions in this article and you'll learn how to make a pyramid out of cardboard. This craft is easy and quick to make. It's an activity which children will...
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