Instructions in all type of Handicrafts

How-To: Popsicle Stick Harmonica

2010-07-07T10:40:00.000-07:00

Diy harmonica: This A DIY harmonica from mayamade.blogspot.com, and can't wait to try it with my kiddos.

The other day my mother made these little diy harmonicas with my daughter. They were an instant hit! With a little blowing, they make a satisfying sound that can change pitch by moving the paper sliders up and down. Very cool. We're going to make a bunch and have a backyard Forth of July parade with harmonicas for everyone! You might want to also... or at least gather the simple supplies so that you can make some whenever the need arises for a little music.

MATERIALS

3 rubber bands: 1 wide, 2 small
two popsicle sticks
two pieces of sturdy paper 3/4 inch wide and long enough for each side to fold over completely (ours was 2 1/4)
tape

How to Make

Gather materials.
Lay one stick on top of the other with the paper strips spaced like in the photo.
Fold over each piece of paper.
Secure paper with a little tape. Tape shouldn't touch the sticks at all.
Carefully slip out the bottom stick.
Stretch the longer rubber band around the length of the top stick. Place the bottom stick directly under it and secure them both with the two smaller rubber bands.

Done! Blow and make some music!

How to Make a Paper Balloon Origami (Water Bomb)

2010-06-25T14:18:00.000-07:00

In this video, I explain how to make a Paper Balloon, also known as the Water Bomb. All that is required is a piece of printer paper (any size should work). Scissors are optional, but make things a little easier if the paper is not already square.

WATER BOMB - To make this a water balloon/bomb, create a slow, fine stream of water at the sink. Try not to get the outside of the balloon wet when filling. Do NOT fill the balloon too much, or it will leak faster. THROW IT at someone :-) ... not in the house though... bye.
Let me know what you guys think by commenting and rating! Thanks for watching.

How To Make An Origami Paper Bomb

2010-06-25T14:14:00.000-07:00

A short video on how to make an Origami Paper Bomb

How to create Vintage buttons BELT BUCKLE

2010-04-15T09:46:00.000-07:00

VINTAGE BUTTON BELT BUCKLE ACCESSORIES

Materiels :
- 25 mm vintage button
- 1g 112 seed beads, grag matte metallic.
- 210 x 8mm cabochons, viverstone- 1g 142 seed beads, bronze
- 4 4mm freshater pearls
- Belt buckle ( tandg leather compang)

Preparing the suede

Start your project by selecting a buckle and suede to complement the button (a). make sure the button fits within the parameters of the buckle.
Measure the buckle and cut the suede to the exact size of the buckle (b). Glue the button to the center of the suede with E-6000 and let dry for 20 minutes (c) .

Stitching

Single thread a needle with 2 yd. (1.8m) of beading thread and tie a knot at one end. Bring the needle up from the underside of the ultrasuede ( about a bead’s width from the side of the button). Pull the thread until the knot is tight against the back of the ultrasuede.
Design from the center out : start the beadwork by backstitching a round of 112 gray beads around your cabochon (d).
Work backstitch 2 all the way around the button and weave the needle to the back of the suede. Pass the needle up from under the suede about a bead’s-width away from the first round . If there is room, you can backstitch another round as shown (e).
Glue the two10x8mm cabochons to the suede with E-6000. Flush against the second round of backstitching. You may want to use a ruler to make sure the cabs are centered on the sides of the button (f).
Backstitch a round of the gray 11°s around the small cabochons (g).
Backstich a single round of bronze 14°s around the cabs and the button (h).
Add freshwater pearls ( treating them as you would a bugle bead) stitching lengthwise to the inner corners of the cab and the button(i).

Finishing

This is the easiest finishing ever done ! Roll a thin layer of E-6000 on the back of the beadwork (j) and press the beadwork into the belt buckle. Let dry . wear your buckle with your favorite pair of jeans !.

How to make dazzling ring wire wraps

2010-03-13T14:17:00.000-08:00

Technique to make dazzling rings using wire wraps to connect faceted crystals

Two shades of red , one dark and one light, create a rich background for a lone accent of yellow or violet-colors taken from a swatch of quilting fabric. Notice how the accent colors add life to the reds, even when used in small quantities. But color was not the only element this fabric inspired. To capture the mosaic-like surface of the fabric, i chose sparkling, faceted briolettes.

MATERIALS

One ring
- 6mm round Swarovsld crystal.
- 6-8 11 x 5 briolettes.
- 6 4mm round Swarovsid crystals
- 20 in (51cm) 22-gauge sterling silver wire.
- 8 in (20cm) 28-gauge craft wire, sliver
- Beadalon beading cord 006. White
- G-S Hypo cement
- Twisted-wire needies
- Chainnose pliers
- Fatnose piers ( optional)
- Diagonal wire cutters
- Ring mandrel or other ring-sized cylinder
- Metat file

1- Using a twisted-wire noedle and 8 in.(20cm) of beading cord, pick up six 4mm round crystals and sew through them again in the same direction, leaving a 3-in (7.6cm) tail.

2- Tie the tail and working thread fogether with a square knot (see Basics), and glue the knot. Sew through the next bead in the ring and pull the knot into the bead.3- Tie the working corda round the cord between beads with a half-hitch knot (Basics), and sew through the next bead. Repeat twice, then trim the cord. Repeat with the cord’s tail end.

4- String six to eight briolettes on an 8-in, piece of 28-gauge wire. Bend the beads into a circle, leaving a 3-in, tail on one end. Twist the long wire and the tail together to hold the beads in place.
5- Bring the long sire over the briolette to the right, over the wire in the circle, and down behind the briolettes.
6- Bring the wire up through the circle to the front.
7- Warp the wire around the circle again.

8- Repeat steps 5-7 with each briolette to lock them all in place. Hold the broiettes with your nondominant hand as you wrap, and prevent the tension from getting tights enough to break a bead.
9- Trim the wires and tuck them down between the briolettes with your pliers.

10- Turn the briolettes over. User the back of the cluster as the top surface of the petals.

11- Center a 6mm round crystal on the 22-gauge wire. Use chainnose pliers to bend the wire as shown in the photo. Don’t bend the wire against the crystal or the crystal may crack.

12- To assemble the flower, string the 4mm crystals and the broiettes onto the wire ends and slide them against the 6mm crystal . sperate the wires behind the briolettes.

13- Hold the flower in place on a ring mandrel or other cylinder. Make sure the band is slightly larger than the diameter of your ligner. Wrap each end of the wire around the mandrel two times.

14- Working with one end at a time, col the wire under the flower with two or more wraps. These support the briolette petals. make an additional wrap or two it needed, then remove the ring from the mandrel.

15- Wrap one wire around the band three to four times. Use flatnose pliers to hold the band wires together as you wrap. Trim the wire on the inside of the band , pinch the end against the band with pliers, and file the end. Repeat on the other side.

16- Side the ring back on the mandrel to reshape the band.

How to create a CAMEL Paper crafts

2010-03-02T06:10:00.000-08:00

Origami Animals Folding Instructions : CAMEL

1- Fold top half down.

2- Open out.

3- Flatten.

4- Repeat the same folds on the other side.

5- Make creases as shown.

6- Fold flap up flatten inward along the creases.

7- Repeat the same folds on the other side.

8- Pull out.
9- Turn over.

10- Flod down et top and flatten along the creases.

11- Make creases

12- Flatten along the creases with left over right and repeat the same folds on the botton side.

Paper Aircraf Construction :Incredibly simple glider

2010-02-16T05:31:00.000-08:00

Incredibly simple glider

This gilde ris so simple even my mother can fold one ! it’s a beaut little gilder because no matter where you are you can whip one up in no time to throw at your nearest politician. Lawyer, accountant or anyone you happen to dislike at the time !

1- Fold paper in half lengthwise. See the line of diagonal dots ? Bend one corner of you r A4 sheet along that line and crease one end, A. this will establish the position of your first fold. Now fold along line AB

2- Fold sides in to meet centre crease as shown.

3- Fold nose in so that corners C and D meet edges E and F.

4- Mountain fold the glider in half.

5- Fold down the wings in roughly the same position as shown.

6- Your incredibly simple glide ris now ready to throw.

Throwing Instructions

Throw at level angle and gently.
Do not throw hard as the fold may open out. However, by applying one or more of the advanced concepts , this glider can fly faster. I’ll leave is to you to work out which concept to use.

Crafts for Kids: Spinning Rocket

2010-02-12T13:06:00.000-08:00

Spinning Rocket

1- Cut along the thick (the line is the cutting line. It is not a problem is your child is not able to cut along the line exactly. Your child will gradually become able to cut accurately and well.)

2- Fold upwards along the dashed line.
• There are two kinds of folding lines in the text of this article. Please tell your child about the following folding lines and is your child has difficulty folding the lines, please help by demonstrating for him or her.
3- Curl the rocket into a come shape. Make a knot at the end of a string and place it inside the rocket. Paste the tab onto the back of the other edge to complete the cone with the string inside. HOW TO PLAY ?
Hold the string tightly and run.

Flyable Paper Aircraf Construction : Long distance glider

2010-02-11T08:19:00.000-08:00

Long distance glider

TYPES OF PAPER TO USE
For this the aircraft you can use quarto (or A4, 210 x 297 mm) or foolscap paper.
Make sure you use thin but strong paper. Never use anything like newspaper, which is not strongly bonded and therefore cannot hold a fold. If the pape ris too heavy, it might inhibit the more complicated.

1- Use a sheet of A4 or foolscap paper. Remember, when making any dart, creasefold the paper in half first. Foldthe top corners down.2- Fold in the sides, making sure points A and B meet each other at the centre crease.
3- Fold in points C and D. the top two edges should meet each other at the centre crease.
4- Mountain fold the model in half
5- Fold the wings down to meet the bottom edge of the fuselage.
6- The completed dart. Curl the tail section up slightly for lift if necessary . if model is too light, inverse fold the nose by about 2 cms.

THROWING SUGGESTIONS
- Throw with gentle force at approximately 30 to 40 degrees in an upward direction.
Because of its length, this dart should prove accurate in meeting its target.
- If you’re sitting way at the back of a lecture theatre or cinema, this dar twill help you to « get your message across »

Nature craft TWIG VASE

2010-02-08T12:39:00.000-08:00

TWIG VASE
You can make this crafts in 2 etaps, it’s easy, it’s fun.

ETAP 1
- Empty jar or can
- 2 rubber bands
- Twigs
- Yarn

1- Break twigs about the same length as the can
2- Put rubber bands around the can
3- Pull out rubber bands and insert twig as shown
4- Repeat until twigs cover outside of can.

5- Wrap and tie yarn to cover rubber bands.
ETAP2 : SPIDER

- 4 twist ties
- ½ walnut shell
- Play clay
- Googly eyes

1- Line up twist ties and twist together in middle.
2-
3-

Simplest FUSE BOX Origami

2010-02-06T02:05:00.000-08:00

This box is one of the simplest fuse box Japanese origami , and a classic of economy and efficiency . you may feel that you need an extra pair of hands towards the end, but the model is perfectly achievable. You’ll need four colours (or four of different colours).

1- Start with a square, lighter side upwards, and crease in half.

2- Fold the top edge to the centre crease. Turn the paper over.

3- Fold in half from side to side, crease and unfold, turn the paper over again

4- Crease the lower right diagonal and unfold .

5- Fold the lower left corner to the centre.

6- Une the creases shown to form the paper into three dimensions. You’ll need to pinch the upper third of the centrecreases into a valley.

7- Swing the triangular flap downwards to finish the unit. Then make three more.

8- Arrange two units as shown and slide thern partially into each other. Follow the while arrows carefully to see which flap slides where.

9- Position all four units lossely. When they are in place, slide in each pair, little by little, until they are tight together.

10- The completed box and lid.

How to create a TARUMPTY TUM TUM Japanese master origami designe

2010-02-03T13:08:00.000-08:00

This model is by the japanese master of simple prigami designe. Takekawa , if blanced on one end, with the heavier side upwards, i twill turn a full somersault when tipped over. You can play an origami game by showing friends how the model tips, then asking them to try for themselves. The trick is to place the model with its lighter end upwards : it won’t somersault from that position and only the most observant poeple will guess why.

1- Start with a square of paper. Fold it in had hom top to bettom, then unfold.

2- Fold the upper side to the centre, crease and unfold.

3- Fold the lower side to the centre, and turn it in place.

4- Fold in two comers to line up along the coloured raw edge.

5- Repeat with the two original corners, folding to the crease.

6-Fold the top and bottom sections in half. Hold the corners in place so they don’t pop out as you fold.

7- The heavier side, with extra layers of paper, is markedhere. Fold the side ends to meet in the centre. You’re folding on hidden layers and will be able to feel where the paper naturally folds.

8- Open out these two flaps so they are at right angles to the central section.

9- The finished model, ready to somersault.

Origami paper : Waterbomb Fish

2010-02-02T12:34:00.000-08:00

With one extra crease, the humble waterbomb base transforms into an angelfish. With a couple more, it becomes a tradtional fish. These are the types of fold that poeple discover through playing with the paper, looking for logical folds to make, and using their imagination. With many tens of thousands of folders in the world, it follows that several poeple are likely to rediscover the same design. While it’s always disappointing to find out that your wonderful creation isn’t quite as unique as you had hoped, you shouldn’t let this upset you too much. The idea came from your own creativity and it’s not surprising that you should share similar approaches with other poeple.

1- Start with a waterbomb base ( see reminder panel, left), folded with the coloured side outwards. Unfold and turn to the coloured side. Make a fold that passes through the centre of the square, arranged so that the lower vertical crease meets the upper right diagonal crease.

2- This is the resut unfold the paper.

3- Re-form the waterbomb base.

4- Swivel the upper triangle to the right and upwards, while keeping the lower triangle stil. You’re aiming to fold on the crease you made in step1.

5- Here’s the result, a simple, elegant angelfish.

6- To continue, fold the large, upper flap to the right, so that the raw edges lie horizontally and pass cver the nose of the fish.
7- Then fold the tail fin up over the same flap. Repeat the last two steps on the side underneath.

8- The completed waterbomb fish.

WATERBOMB BASE REMINDER

The origami ; how to make a SINK

2010-02-01T04:59:00.000-08:00

A sink is typically applied to a ‘closed’ corner point (i.e. one formed with folded edges only). The section of paper above the sink line disappears completely into the paper. Linke reverse folding, this is a technique that often confuses beginners, but is shouldn’t present a problem if you pre-crease accurately and fold carefully. The hard part is to get the creases inside the sink to lie neatly. If you are folding foil paper, this can almost impossible. 5 you may be lucky enough to come across a double sink, where the paper goes in, then comes partially out again ! )

1- This is the way a sink is usually indicated.

2- Pre-crease a valley where the ‘sink line’ will be. Open the paper out to the white side.

3- Change all similar creases to valleys, where necessary.

4- Form the paper into a 3-D shape, turning it upside down .

5- Start to press in the centre. Whether a crease on the outside is a valley or a mourtain, make sure that i sis the opposite on the inside. So, for example, the outside section from the corner is a mountain, but as it passes the sink line it becomes a valley. Fold carefully and don’t force the paper.

6- Complete the sink.

PETAL the classic sequences in Origami

2010-01-31T13:02:00.000-08:00

One of the classic sequences in origami . a petal involves folding several creases at the same time to produce a neat and unexpected result. While experienced folders can make a petal fold directly into the paper, it’s much easier if you add the necessary pre-creases first.

1- This example begins from a waterbomb base .fold the botton-left comer to the top comer.

2- Fold the top two shorter edges to the centre crease, then unfold back to step 1

3- You now have all the creases you need to make the petal fold. Squash the flap symmetrically in half.

4- Using the horizontal crease as a hinge, swing the lower point upwards. The lower raw edges will start to fold inwards.

5- Hers is the move in progress

6- And completed. Unfold and refold until you understand what is happening. If you do this to each of the flaps, you will form a frog base.