The length you choose will determine the height of your bench; approximately 18 inches should be ideal, as this is the typical height of a chair. What You'll Need tree trunk (any recently deceased tree with a trunk diameter of a foot or more should suffice)...
For John Deere circa 1928, possibly model 300? Would be a great restoration project or a great lawn farm ornament. I believe this to be made by the Syracuse Chilling co. The original boxes are gone as well as the seat, but wheels and main frame interior...
Capsaicin, a compound found in hot peppers, has traditionally been used to treat pain associated with arthritis, shingles, psoriasis, strained muscles, rheumatoid arthritis, backache and diabetic neuropathy.
Step 3 Push the posts into the ground around the perimeter of the plant, spacing them 6 inches apart. Step 2 Soak the tops in a bathtub of warm water for one to two days until pliable.
(I used two twigs with side branches to form an X on the base. One summer, I took a class on making chairs from willow branches. Choose a drill bit that is slightly smaller than the nail you're using, and drill less than the length of the nail so it will...
With a little effort and a budget-friendly trip to your local home-improvement store, it's easy to handcraft a wire basket. You can never have too many baskets, especially in the spring.
Wear gloves, safety glasses and a dust mask while cleaning the exterior and cutting and cleaning the interior. Tags gourds , step-by-step instructions The characteristic thick shell is determined by growing conditions.
This will allow the fibers to settle and help them adhere to each other. Step 6: Size Your Paper Sizing or size is a material added to your paper to reduce its tendency to absorb liquids once dry.
These will be used for drainage. Let soak overnight Step 2 Patricia Lehnhardt Place a few stones or glass pebbles in the bottom of each cup. Drain the water from the seeds, and sprinkle them thickly and evenly on the soil, and lightly cover with more...
Castor oil adds a wonderful shine and smooth feel to lip balm along with extra staying power and protection from the elements. When printing labels, use heavy-duty waterproof paper for best results.
Continue around the basket for one more round. Work as before for 2½ inches and make another loop. I made a basket that easily holds 4 cups of berries; it's 5 to 6 inches in diameter and 4¼ inches high, and hangs on a hook by the back door, ready for...
Because we homeschool, there is rarely a time when I don't have kids in my kitchen or involved in my work. Don't let really little ones ladle the soap into its mold just in case some splashes out.
Lay the piece of bag face up on top. Lay your fabric on an ironing board or another smooth surface. Hold for about 30 seconds, and then check to see the plastic has adhered. Top the plastic with a piece of parchment paper.
Lavender Printing Add color and perhaps some scent to your package by using herbs to color the wrapping paper. The process of making a decorative lid is simplified by using a canning-jar lid.
Lower into the dye bath and let sit in the refrigerator for several hours to get a rich color. Add 1 teaspoon white vinegar. If you are not patterning your eggs, you can cook them directly in the dye bath.
This doesn't need to be perfect—the crinkles add character. These fabric pumpkins are a quick craft to help you get into the fun of the season. If the tube is too tall, trim it down to just slightly shallower than your jar.
The mud is left to dry and cure, rinsed, and repeated several times to darken the color. You need to dry the mud. Let sit overnight. Step 3: Make Fresh Soy Milk Soak 1/4 cup soy beans in 2 cups water overnight Drain and rinse the beans.
Colored-Ink Recipes Patricia Lehnhardt It's always fun to see what color inks plants will produce—it's not always what you might think. Mordants are generally tannins or mineral salts.
Continue adding strips of paper, overlapping slightly to solidly cover your bowl or form. Sometimes we would plan and buy supplies, and sometimes it was a spur of the moment creation.
Scrub a dub dub with these homemade soaps in your tub. You can experiment with any “sharp” scent, as almost anything in the citrus or mint family will complement ginger well. 1/2 pound Shea Butter Melt and Pour Soap, available online or at craft stores...
In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil until liquefied. Be sure to line your mold with parchment or freezer paper, shiny side up, to prevent sticking. The next day, unmold and slice into bars—you should be able to get seven or eight out of the batch.While...
The consistency of this balm is very soft and ointment-like. Stir thoroughly again for a few minutes. Remove from heat and mix in the honey. If you'd like a firmer texture, just remelt and add another 1 to 2 teaspoons beeswax.
Maybe you will have better luck finding a comparable trailer in this condition. The previous owners had replaced all lights and wiring, put in independent suspension, and I can't remember what else.
Step 4 Repeat the process until the entire frame is filled. Step 3 Lay a second bundle on just below the first so the tops of the sprigs hide the binding on the first bundle. To make a wreath, you'll need: freshly harvested herbs (resinous herbs, like...
For easy cleanup, scrape as much of the cream from the mixing bowl into the jars as possible. Its purpose in the recipe is to cut oiliness while adding a silky feeling to your skin.
Blend on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until very finely ground. Use the binder within a day, and refrigerate any leftover, using it within a day. Use these recipes for making your own pigments, binders and paints to decorate fabrics for all kinds of...
