Monday, March 31, 2008

Using Simple Plastic Airplane Design (SPAD) For Your Model Plane

Flying model planes is an expensive hobby but if you are willing to sacrifice your ego and forage for plastic parts then you could make yourself an inexpensive flying plane, which would not only be lightweight but also easy to repair. Your SPAD will consists of various easily available plastic derivatives such as a PVC pipe, corrugated plastic sheets, which is used for making sign boards, HDPE blocks and glue to stick all of these together. In addition you will also require flat head self-threading metal head screws and some basic cutting tools.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Tips on Choosing A Radio Controlled Plane

When buying a remote controlled plane for the first time you are sure to have some difficulty in choosing the right one, that will initiate you into the fun filled adventurous world of model airplane flying. Ideally you should opt for a cheap model that will give you a chance to master the art of flying a remote controlled airplane before you are ready to attempt flying the top of the line models. The most common mistakes beginners make is buying the first one they see, this results in a disappointing experience that might put you off. ...

Experience the Fun of Giving a Homemade Gift

The old adage of "a little bit of effort goes a long way" is never truer than when giving a gift. From our very earliest days of infant school when we had to make our parents cards or gifts for Mother's day or Easter I'm sure we can all remember the look of joy on our parents faces and appreciation of a gift that had been laboured over. These are habits that we grow out of as we grow older and skills that we forget to harness, but the same is still true, people love to receive home made gifts.

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Oil Painting For Beginners - How to Get Started in Oil Painting

One of the more frequently asked questions from beginners in oil painting is: How do I get Started? To get started in oil painting is relatively easy. There are some basic supplies that you will need and some basic guidelines to follow. This article will discuss how beginners can get started with oil painting. This article will not teach you how to become a good painter however. In fact, no one can make you a good painter. You can only be taught certain things and it is up to you to take what you have learned and apply it.

Monday, March 24, 2008

Why You Should Learn How To Make Soy Candles Instead Of Paraffin Candles

Soy candles are made from hydrogenated soybean oil, which comes from soybeans. Paraffin, on the other hand, is a petroleum product made from crude oil waste. Since soy wax is a natural ingredient, it is completely biodegradable. If you learn how to make soy candles, they will burn cleaner, meaning no more black soot on your walls or in your lungs. You will also find that soy wax is much easier to clean. Soap and water is all that is needed.

Monday, March 17, 2008

St Patrick's Day Bingo Cards

Today versions of bingo, played exactly like the "standard" game, but using cards printed with words or phrases instead of numbers, are become increasingly popular. No doubt this is in part because with the helper of a computer and bingo card maker software, it's dead easy to produce these cards! However, the main reason why these versions of bingo have become popular is that they can be used in schools and education, as well as in community events and gatherings celebrating both religious and secular holidays.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Scrimshaw Treasures

Scrimshaw is a traditional American art form that is etchings or carvings on bone, tusks, or animal teeth. Elephant tusks, whale teeth, and even the preserved tusks of woolly mammoths are the most common materials used for Scrimshaw. Many Scrimshaw pieces have maritime carvings and others feature animals. Although Scrimshaw is an art that originated centuries ago, it is still practiced today. Antique pieces are extremely valuable, some fetching thousands of dollars. Modern pieces are valuable as well, but not as sought after by serious collectors as authentic antiques.