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The film industry has a long history of producing high-budget movies. In recent years, the average budget for a major Hollywood film has exceeded $100 million. There are a number of reasons for this trend. First, movie studios are under increasing pressure to produce blockbusters that can compete at the international...

From Judaism to Zoroastrianism and beyond, guardian angels are a staple of many religions. They are spirits which are believed to look after us as individuals in our day-to-day activities. Sometimes they may seem more needed than others. You don't even have to consider yourself religious to believe in...

Fuchsia is a bright pink color used in many different types of art. In this oneHOWTO article we're going to tell you what colors make fuchsia acrylic paint. We'll also teach you how to mix different types of paint to make fuchsia paint. Keep reading to learn more!

The tall, dark and extremely beautiful Deepika Padukone is a well known Indian actress and model. She recently got international recognition due to her role in the Hollywood movie xXx: Return of Xander Cage where she was cast opposite Vin Diesel. As she shot to fame, her fans want to contact her to send...

PAW Patrol is a Canadian animated television series which revolves around the life and adventures of six rescue dogs and their captain Ryder. Ryder is a 10 year old tech-savvy boy who works with a dog pack to save their community, Adventure Bay, and solve any problem that may come up. The main attraction...

Changing the photo resolution is an important step before printing or display quality images in other high-resolution formats and can be done using any quality image processor such as Adobe Photoshop. A resolution of 300 dpi (dots per inch) is the same as a resolution of 300 pixels per inch. It is a common...

Many of us have tried clay modelling at some point in our lives, although less of us have finished the process by baking the clay models in the oven. Ceramic furnaces, essential for firing clay sculptures for durability and stability, are becoming increasingly popular in schools and art centers. If...

Have you ever thought about making your own zine? Zines are self-published magazines about any topic you can come up with. Everyone can start a blog or website, but there is something about print media that makes grunge-y photocopied zines very special. Fanzines or zines have been going on for years,...

Many kids like to play by dressing up and here we show you how to make a bear mask out of paper plates. Makings such an easy and fun mask is also a good and cheap dress up option for Carnival and events where people wear costumes. For children, dressing up as a bear is definetly an appealing option....

Drawing Minnie mouse face is easier than you think. Minnie Mouse is a cartoon character from Walt Disney Pictures. Minnie Mouse, girlfriend of Mickey Mouse, is a black mouse who almost always wears a skirt and heels. She is sweet and shy, albeit less so when she's angry. In this OneHowTo article we...

When you need to clear your mind of all activities, don't you love to doodle and draw? It's one of the simplest pleasures in life. This drawing is easy, an adorable dog! It seems incredible, but in 6 simple steps you can draw the face of the most adorable dog in the world. Look at the pictures and follow...

If you are an art lover and admirer of vintage things then a visit to the furniture store will automatically result in your eyes settling on the Eames furniture. Whether it’s an Eames Shell Chair or the Eames Lounge chair you are bound to purchase one. But what if someone visits your home and points...

The nautical star originated as a seafaring symbol referencing celestial navigation and safe returns home. It is a popular tattoo design and is now often considered to have general connotations about finding your way in life. While it is similar to a compass rose in design and meaning, nautical stars...

There are many reasons to join a dance class: maybe you want to get in shape, socialize, challenge yourself, or maybe you've watched Fame an unbelievable amount of times and have decided to just go for it. Whatever your reason for signing up, it's likely that you're wondering what to wear to a dance...

Do your pens not work? Before throwing them away, try these simple tricks that we propose on OneHowTo and learn how to make a pen write again. After trying, we assure you that almost all (if not 100%) will write like a dream, getting rid of the typical problem of having a lot of pens at home that are absolutely...

Bruce Lee is one of the most influential martial artist of all time. Besides being a master in martial arts, he was a philosopher, an actor and the founder of Jeet Kune Do, a hybrid style of fighting. Bruce Lee's last movie “Enter the Dragon” is one of the most successful martial art movie ever. He...

We have become increasingly concerned about the environment and our pocket. At OneHowTo we are the same so in today's article we suggest some good ideas for you to make your own house paint. Are you up for it? This is a craft based on recycling so you can save some money on your home, while also doing...

Want to draw a perfect pentagon with ease and precision? Don't struggle or waste countless erasers. With the power of simple mathematics and geometry tools, you too can create a pentagon with equal sides and corners that touch. Whether you're a student, artist, or just love geometry, this guide from...

Chalks are a tool that can stimulate creativity and unleash the imagination. Furthermore, children love them and can have fun by making them themselves. In this case, we will explain how to make colored chalk, so that we are not just limited to the classic white chalk. Making it is much simpler than...

Minions are beloved characters known for their playful, adventurous, and zany personalities. Despite their unintelligible language, they have captured the hearts of both young and old audiences alike. Originally introduced in the "Despicable Me" movies as loyal henchmen to the lovable villain, Gru, some...

Gang graffiti has the purpose to demonstrate the power or the status of a gang. It is used to define the territory of a gang and to determine the dissemination of the intentions of the gang. They warn strangers and people who are not from the gang, such as law force and other trespassers, that they are...

Giving red flowers is a classic romantic gesture; but what happens when we want to give a dyed flower, for instance a dyed blue carnation... Dyeing roses and carnations is not at all difficult, but you must pay attention to the step by step guide and practice several times. Then if you want, you can...

You must have heard about Robinson Crusoe, but do you know who inspired this fictional character by Daniel Defoe? It was a man called Alexander Selkirk. He was a sailor from Scotland, who spent around 4 ½ years on the deserted Juan Fernandez Island. His survival on the island is an inspiration in itself....

Gajra is a garland of flowers worn by women during any special occasion like festivals. Gajra had always been an integral part of ornamentation of Indian women. Gajra is usually worn in hair and sometimes girls adorn their hands with these too. When worn on a bun, gajra adds a special charm to your look....

Gothic letters originate from the period of the same name. This type of writing was created by the Bishop Ulfilas in the 4th Century aD. to translate the Bible into the Gothic language and signs. In this article we are going to show you examples of Gothic letters, give you advice on how to draw Gothic...

Harry Houdini was one of the greatest illusionists in history. Even today, over 90 years after his death, he continues to be considered a legend. His escapism tricks impressed the whole world, and many variations are currently still being practiced by magicians today. However, this great magical talent died...

Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is a vibrant celebration observed on the last full moon of the lunar month Phalguna (February/March). This joyous festival is renowned for its exuberant use of colors, symbolizing the arrival of spring and the breaking down of barriers between individuals. During...

If you like literature, you will surely have heard about prose and verse, two different forms of literary language. Most of us can tell if a text is written in verse or prose when we read it, but defining them in clear terms is a bit more difficult. So what if the difference between prose and verse?...

There are many literary genres and fables and tales are two of them. Although these two genres might look the same and even sometimes are confused, they have important distinctions. It is important to know the differences of both genres, as knowing this will improve the understanding of the story and the reason...

Christmas is coming and one of the most iconic characters of this holiday is Santa Claus, the jolly old man who brings goodies on the night of December 24th. In this article, we'll show you how to draw a Santa Claus hat that's perfect for colouring in, step-by-step. You'll see that it's very easy.

Drawing a Rose in detail is very complicated. There are hundreds of ways to draw a rose, as it's one of the most common flowers to depict due to its romantic connotations. In this oneHOWTO article we show you a technique to learn how to draw a rose using a pencil easily without it being very difficult....

Elves are small magical creatures with strange and mysterious powers. In this article we'll show you how to make an elf hat. This time we'll make the hat our of felt, a very warm material to wear during Christmas. The Elf hat is very typical during Christmas, Halloween or Carnival.Today at oneHOWTO,...