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Crocheted napkins from motifs: diagrams, description, assembly order
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Crocheted napkins from motifs: diagrams, description, assembly order

Crochet lace napkins will be a great decoration for a dining or living area. They will give the interior more comfort and beauty, make it refined and unique. If you want to learn how to create decorative products and are fond of knitting, this article is for you. In it, we will take a closer look at how to crochet original lace napkins from motifs. We will present the schemes of work convenient and understandable

What to mold from polymer clay: ideas, techniques, tips
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What to mold from polymer clay: ideas, techniques, tips

Description of polymer clay as a material. What is usually made from polymer clay. What tools are needed to get the job done. Basic techniques and description of the general sculpting process. Creation of animals on the example of a turtle and a pig. Sculpting puppet faces and figurines themselves from polymer clay

DIY toilet paper holder: some interesting options
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DIY toilet paper holder: some interesting options

In the article, we will consider how you can make a toilet paper holder with your own hands from scraps of fabric left after sewing a dress, from plastic or metal pipes stale in a closet, ordinary rope or wood. Samples of such products, presented in the photographs in the article, will help you make crafts yourself at home

Straw weaving: types, techniques, detailed master class with photo
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Straw weaving: types, techniques, detailed master class with photo

Straw weaving is an old type of folk craft that has become widespread in Russia. Household items, shoes, toys and much more were made from it. The stalks of rye, barley, oats and wheat were used as raw materials. In dry form, the straw is very brittle, but after steaming it becomes plastic and soft, and when dried, it becomes rigid and retains the shape of the product

Crochet needle beds: interesting ideas with a description
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Crochet needle beds: interesting ideas with a description

Crochet needle beds is an activity that brings benefits and pleasure. You can recreate any animals, insects, fruits, vegetables and more. It is enough to choose the appropriate pattern, thread and hook. All needle beds are made using the amigurumi technique

How do plastic bottle birds cheer you up?
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How do plastic bottle birds cheer you up?

How do plastic bottle birds help clean the environment? What products can be made from plastic bottles with your own hands? How to make crafts from "one and a half"?

Flat seam (cover stitch): description, purpose. What is the difference between a stitcher and a carpet?
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Flat seam (cover stitch): description, purpose. What is the difference between a stitcher and a carpet?

One of the main seams used to grind and process the details of knitwear is considered a flat, or, as it is also called, a cover stitch. It is characterized by an atypical weave of threads, due to which the line is elastic. It is able to withstand heavy tensile loads without tearing or deformation of the fabric. What are the other benefits of a flat stitch, what does it look like, and what kind of sewing machine is capable of making such stitches? You will learn about all this from the article

How to make a helicopter with your own hands?
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How to make a helicopter with your own hands?

Who hasn't dreamed of owning a radio-controlled helicopter in their life? Most likely, there are few such people. But why buy when you can make a helicopter with your own hands?

Chest of Santa Claus with their own hands. How to make a New Year's chest with your own hands from cardboard?
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Chest of Santa Claus with their own hands. How to make a New Year's chest with your own hands from cardboard?

Preparing for the New Year? Do you want to make original gift wrapping or interior decoration? Make a magic box with your own hands out of cardboard! Children will especially like this idea. After all, it is much more interesting when the gifts are not just under the Christmas tree

A good look for home is a home dress. Tips for choosing and making your own hands
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A good look for home is a home dress. Tips for choosing and making your own hands

Despite the large number of models presented, all kinds of shorts and trousers, the dress is considered the most correct and truly feminine attire. If this piece of clothing is not included in your everyday toilet, then why not try to wear it at least at home? In today's article, we will tell you how to choose and how to sew a homemade dress that is perfect for any woman