Every genre of music has its own fashion style that goes along with it. Punk rockers like clothes with patches sewn into them. Hip-hoppers favor loose-fitting clothing. Metalheads share their fashion sense with rocker and biker cultures, favoring denim and leather. Thrash metalheads, in particular,

Impurities and residues negatively affect the taste of pipe tobacco. These impurities may result from the manufacturing process or from frequent use. A simple concoction of salt and alcohol removes these impurities.Try this process, known as pipe sweetening. You may be pleasantly surpris

Plein-air watercolor and oil painting in the southwest is one of my favorite things to do. Petroglyph's and pictographs line the rock walls. To think that an ancient civilization once lived in this harsh land is an inspiration for the artist. Preservation of rock art is one of her top prioritie

Explore your own creativity and make a fashion statement with a homemade sleeveless shirt. You can make a shirt from old shirts around the house or purchase a luxurious fabric, such as satin or silk, to make a comfortable and elegant addition to your wardrobe. The sleeveless shirt is easy to make an

Depending on how you want your finished fabric flowers to look, you can opt to follow one of many different methods for making the blooms. One of these methods, which involves triangles of folded fabric, lets you control exactly how many petals you include in the finished flower. Each folded triangl

A loose belt or a rotated washer can cause the hand wheel on a Riccar sewing machine to slip. The belt connects the hand wheel to the motor and needs to have the correct amount of tension. A belt that is too loose will slip, but a belt that is too tight can break. You can adjust the belt on your Ric

If you are seeking a free and unique way to display family photos, look no further than your garage. Old cardboard boxes can be trimmed and decorated to reflect your decorating style, turning trash to treasure and keeping your hard-earned cash in your pocket. For gift giving, a hand-made, personaliz

Crocheted toddler hats with earflaps have many uses. They offer the child warmth in the cold months, but are also stylish. Creating your own hat gives you the opportunity to customize the colors, stripes and ties. With a few supplies, you will save money by crocheting your own toddler hat with earfl

Using clear ball ornaments to make one-of-kind decorations takes just a matter of minutes from start to finish. They require only a small amount of supplies that most crafters often have on hand making it an opportunity to use up scraps or leftover items from other projects. Purchase the balls thems

A bail is the jewelry finding that allows you to attach a pendant to a chain or cord. A bail can be made from any jewelry grade craft wire and you can embellish it any way you like. When making your own jewelry bails for large Swarovski crystals, keep a few rules in mind. The jewelry wire must be

Rosary beads are an important part of prayer, especially in Catholic religionschapelet image by Vely from Fotolia.comThe creation of one's own set of rosary beads can be a spiritual experience, as the rosary beads are an integral part of prayer for many people. Like many spiritual...

A shabby chic-style chandelier will be a darling way to pump up the fem power in a little girl’s room. Retail prices can be on the high side, but you can tone down the price point by making it yourself. Be on the lookout for yard sale finds and shop in second hand stores to find a chandelier t

When you make beaded jewelry, you can sometimes have a difficult time locating larger beads that are both decorative and inexpensive. Instead of wasting your money on a few large beads, make your own beads using a few basic craft supplies, such as polymer clay. Polymer clay can be baked in a standar

The ancient Mayan calendar has baffled archeologist and scientists for years with its accurate calculation of time and space. The Maya civilization expressed their date-keeping with basic units in a day such as "uinal," "tun," "katun" and "baktun." Each component represents a length of time the Maya

The Sidewinder Bobbin Winder allows you to put thread on your sewing machine bobbins without having to rethread your sewing machine. The Sidewinder loads bobbins very quickly, so you can have several ready to use as you continue to sew.

Leftover tiles can be used around the house.ceiling image by Adrian Hillman from Fotolia.comIf you've just completed a ceiling project and have leftover tiles, it may seem like a waste to throw them away. In fact, you can use them for projects around the house. Unused tiles can be a blank...

A Tyra Banks costume is a fun and fierce way to enjoy a party or upcoming event. Tyra exudes confidence and a regal beauty. Opt for large hair, an over-the-top dress, dramatic eyes and dazzling accessories to achieve your look. Consider emulating Tyra from her swimsuit or lingerie days, her work as

Embroidering designs, appliques or monograms can personalize an otherwise plain sweatshirt. Sweatshirts come in a variety of colors, making them a versatile wardrobe choice. Hooping a sweatshirt in an embroidery hoop can be cumbersome because of the bulk of the garment. Strategic placement of the sw

Leather arm guards protect your arms from bowstring welts and offer minimal coverage during hand-to-hand combat. Before gunpowder, archers were among the most important members of an army. They needed to be able to shoot quickly and effectively, without the distraction of welted arms or heavy armor.

To get started with screen printing, you will need an apron, screens, screen printing ink, liquid blocker, liquid photo emulsion, an ink-jet printer, printable transparencies, an adjustable lamp and substrates.