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How to make an owl out of rubber bands without using a loom?
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How to make an owl out of rubber bands without using a loom?

If you like to make a variety of figures from bright elastic "Fanny Lum", you will probably be interested in how to make an owl out of rubber bands. The traditional way of making owls is the lumigurumi technique. You only need basic weaving skills, a set of rubber bands and an ordinary crochet hook

How to make invisible ink at home?
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How to make invisible ink at home?

If you have to play scouts and spies with your children, you will probably be interested in how to make invisible ink for organizing secret correspondence. Try any of the suggested methods - they are all completely safe and will certainly please little lovers of secrets and experiments

How to weave a thick rubber band bracelet: instruction, photo
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How to weave a thick rubber band bracelet: instruction, photo

How to weave a thick rubber band bracelet if you have a minimum of skills and not a single machine? It doesn't matter: stock up on an ordinary plastic hook (or the simplest Finger Lum machine) and a little patience - and follow the detailed instructions given in this article

How to weave a flower from rubber bands? Methods for making a flower pendant crocheted and on a loom
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How to weave a flower from rubber bands? Methods for making a flower pendant crocheted and on a loom

If you are wondering how to weave a flower out of rubber bands, try different ways, starting with the simplest ones. Lovely pendants can then be used as key rings or decorative details for fashionable Fanny Lum rubber band bracelets

DIY socks monkey: master class
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DIY socks monkey: master class

A do-it-yourself monkey made of socks for a child is a wonderful gift for any occasion. An original and unique toy will become the best friend of both girls and boys

Amazing origami art: animals. Models for beginners
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Amazing origami art: animals. Models for beginners

Japanese art of origami has not gone out of fashion for many years. Animals, birds, insects and even miniature men made of ordinary paper are extremely similar to their living prototypes. For those who are just starting to learn the basics of making original models, the article provides instructions for creating horse, dog and mouse figurines

The best DIY gift idea
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The best DIY gift idea

The best DIY gift idea is, without a doubt, a figment of your own imagination, a unique and original product designed by you personally. But what if fantasy refuses to invent unique gifts for loved ones? Take advantage of the ideas of recognized masters given in this article

Types of application. Decorative application: master class
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Types of application. Decorative application: master class

In translation from Latin, the word "application" means "attachment". To make a picture using this technique, you need to cut out various shapes from the same material and attach them to the base, which is the background. For work, you can use paper, cloth, cereal and many other improvised means. Let's take a closer look at what types of applications are and what are the features of their creation

How to make a picture with your own hands from threads. Ideas for creativity
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How to make a picture with your own hands from threads. Ideas for creativity

The new trend in the world of needlework is nitkography. From time immemorial, needlewomen and hostesses have been embroidering various patterns, ornaments and drawings on fabric. Now the techniques for making paintings from threads have gone further

"Pearl" ("Pekhorka"): universal yarn for summer products
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"Pearl" ("Pekhorka"): universal yarn for summer products

Among the amazing variety of varieties of modern yarn for hand knitting, a significant part is occupied by threads made from natural and mixed fibers, most suitable for making light summer things - dresses, blouses, swimwear, children's sets, hats. The presented publication will tell about one type of yarn with the luxurious name "Pearl"