Hobby & Do It Yourself 2025, January

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Classic over-the-counter antibacterial ointments are used to prevent infections and treat minor skin abrasions. They contain ingredients such as neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B, bacitracin, zinc, pramoxin or a combination of these (these ointments are sometimes referred to as "

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Have you always wanted to build your own hot air balloon and watch it float delicately in the night sky? Know that this is a simpler and cheaper project than you might think! This guide will show you how to make a mini hot air balloon out of a plastic bag, a few straws and some birthday cake candles.

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You don't have to be a hippie or 70s product to love a cool knot-dyed tee. Dyeing and knotting can be trendy and fun, offering lots of possibilities for children and adults. Like many art projects, it's worth a try. Here is a short tutorial on how to dye your shirt with knots.

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Making your own custom decals is a good way to accurately create the image you want and use it to decorate walls, models or any other object. There are many ways to make decals; the one you choose depends on the time and money you have available, and on how practical you are in drawing and digital photo editing.

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Do you want to give a little "exotic" touch to your home? There is an easy way to make a hanging basket from a coconut shell. Steps Step 1. Get the supplies (at the bottom) Step 2. Divide the coconut shell into two equal parts (the middle, hard part of the coconut, not the outermost part) Choose whether to cut it with a saw or mash it.

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Here is a new and fun idea with which to create nice decorations and involve children. The decorations made with wire can be oval (to make Easter "eggs") or spherical (to create balls with which to decorate the Christmas tree). It is their simplicity that makes them so pleasing to the eye:

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You can easily turn any old vinyl record into a truly unique bowl! These art creations can be used to store anything and make great gifts! Steps Step 1. Get some old vinyl records that are inexpensive and no one will need them Don't use anything that doesn't belong to you;

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Batik is a Javanese method of creating decorations on fabric using wax waterproofing. Once the fabric has been painted with wax it is introduced into a dye bath, but the areas under the wax are not dyed. Batik masters are able to create intricate designs by layering different colors and using cracks in the wax to create subtle details.

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Fiberglass is the material of excellence of the 60s. It is light, durable, and economical, which made it ideal for building everything from Corvettes to Eames chairs. It is, however, quite complicated to refine and repaint when it gets old and faded.

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Decorative bottles make the kitchen counter more lively. Perhaps you have already seen them in hotels and at furniture exhibitions; now you can have them too and they represent one of the simplest and cheapest ways to decorate the environment.

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Balloons are an inexpensive and colorful way to make decorations for any occasion. The only limit is your creative energy and the strength to tie knots! We will start with the choice of balloons and then we will give you lots of original ideas on how to use them to decorate.

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One way to appropriately change or enhance the look of any chair with a separable cushion is to redo the upholstery of the cushion. Whether you have pets or small children, or if you just like to recycle old furniture, you'll appreciate this quick modernization technique.

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The card can be used in many ways. Folding, writing, recycling, building are just a few ideas for reusing paper. This article may seem silly, but paper is actually very useful for making things that are not common and can be used every day. Read on to find out how to creatively use that sheet of paper you have left over!

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It takes some time and practice to get the origami of a flower… but once you learn it, you can show all your friends your new specialty! This article shows you how to fold origami paper to make a tulip. Steps Step 1. Make sure you start with a perfectly square piece of paper Step 2.

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A laminator is a machine that welds two pieces of plastic together and a sheet of paper in the middle. Lamination is a great way to keep important documents. Laminators are used in schools to protect posters and bulletin boards, and are used in offices to print certificates and licenses.

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These papier mache eggs can be useful for many do-it-yourself jobs, for example for Easter baskets and shop windows. Steps Step 1. Gather the materials you need There is a list at the end of the article. Step 2. Prepare the glue and bits of newspaper There is a WikiHow article that tells you how to make papier mache, if you need it.

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Wrapping a gift is an art. However, the easiest and most affordable way to do this is to buy ready-to-use bags or boxes, which are available practically everywhere. And what about taking a few minutes to make a box for your gifts? So not only will those who receive it appreciate the gift more, given the time and effort involved in making the package, but they will also bring a personal touch to the whole.

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Paper lanterns are a festive embellishment for any occasion. You can decide to change the colors to match them with each season or anniversary. Hang them for a party or use them as a centerpiece to fully appreciate them. The tips in this article will help you create a decorative paper lantern.

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It happens to everyone (once in a while) to want to be creative and achieve something; maybe you want to build your favorite animal, the giraffe, out of papier mache and thanks to this article you can now do it! Steps Step 1. Gather the materials You first need an old newspaper or recycled paper (look for an eco-friendly solution), papier-mâché glue (you can buy or make your own) and the filling material of your choice (facial tissues, paper handkerchiefs, sheets o

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If someone special you know is celebrating their birthday, impress them by making a homemade pop-up birthday card. A handmade card can be much more heartfelt and personalized than one bought from a store. These instructions will show you how to make a simple cupcake pop-up card.

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Surprise your loved ones with a magnificent greeting card with a three-dimensional flower. Steps Step 1. Get a 6x6 colored sheet of paper Step 2. Fold it along the diagonals to create a cross Then reopen it. Step 3. Fold it in half by matching two edges Repeat the operation with the two remaining edges to form a cross fold.

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Paper snakes are easy and fun to make. It is a perfect project for those who love nature and can also be a great opportunity to learn about snakes. They are also great Halloween decorations. In this article, you will find some simple and fun ways to create a beautiful snake using paper.

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Folders are the easiest way to organize things, especially when you have different topics or projects to keep separate and tidy. If you are tired of the usual folders or if you like to use your creativity a little, you can easily create your own folders with just a few sheets of paper.

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A message has a much higher value than the paper on which it is written. It doesn't matter if you are looking to waterproof a handmade postcard, a letter with great sentimental value or another document that you want to protect from the elements, know that in any case it is a doable job!

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This small container can be made from a simple sheet of paper. You can use it to put treats, pennies, or any small and light object in it. Steps Step 1. Start with a square sheet of paper If you don't have a square cutout available, you can use A4 paper and fold it so that you can tear off some of it.

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Masks are not only used on Halloween - with the right mask, you can add a touch of joy and celebration to Easter, Carnival, children's parties and many other occasions. Historically, masks have always been made with virtually any possible material - from stone to wood, from gold to plastic.

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Folding paper to make a secret note is a fun and easy way to pass the time in class; Plus, it's perfect for sending secret messages to your teammates while surprising them with your skills! Steps Step 1. Prepare the piece of paper Take a sheet of A4 paper and cut 3 cm from the length (this step is essential, otherwise you will not be able to make the note).

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A paper knife can be a perfect addition to your collection of paper items. This knife is not only simple to make, but it is also safe and will not hurt anyone - at most you could cut yourself with the paper itself. Once you've made your paper knife, you may decide to make a paper sword or other paper weapon.

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Paper pyramids are interesting and fun three-dimensional objects that you can make in different ways. For example, you can take advantage of the origami technique, which does not require glue or tape, otherwise you can use a template, scissors and some adhesive.

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Paper dyed with coffee can be useful when you want to try to give an ancient air to a school project or if you want to have extravagant-looking stationery items. There are several ways to make this type of card, depending on what you have available.

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Tired of your usual old, bland binder? Can't you afford the ones you have your eyes on? Don't be discouraged: with a little creativity, you can transform an absolutely normal binder to make it cooler than a commercially available one. Plus, it will reflect your uniqueness.

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Building paper cars with your kids is a fun project for spending time together. The techniques to be used are quite simple and anyone can learn them; they are therefore an adequate pastime even for very young children, as long as they are supervised.

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These origami rabbits are cute and fun. You can draw on your bunny, or you can make families, and even make your bunny jump! While Method 2 doesn't jump like the first, it looks more like the common bunny. See the first step below (of each method) to get started!

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A hexaflexagon may look like a normal hexagon when viewed from the front, but it hides many other surfaces inside. Bending a hexaflexagon is a quick and fun activity that can trigger a higher appreciation of geometry. You can fold some different types of hexaflexagons, of which tri-hexaflexagon and hexaflexagon are the easiest to learn.

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Fold a sheet of paper in half? As easy as drinking a glass of water. Fold it in quarters? It is not a big deal. Divide it into perfect and precise thirds? It can be quite difficult. As any person who has folded an important letter can tell you, this is a surprisingly delicate task.

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A small boat is a beautiful object and is realistic. Why not make one and impress your friends? Read this tutorial to make a Spanish paper ship. The problem is, there are a lot of steps, but it's very easy if you have the right materials. Steps Step 1.

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You can easily roll up a triangle or semicircle to create a cone and if you start with a larger piece of material you can adjust the height and width of the cone by hand. If you need to make a cone of a precise shape, there are online calculators or mathematical formulas you can use to determine the size of the shape you need:

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It's official. That box in the closet is there that has been watching you for too long, daring you to throw it away because it is almost painful to see it there. It has nothing to do with your favorite colors, it has nothing to do with you, and you certainly can't give it away.

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Knowing how to paint the skeleton of a metal bed is important when you want to remodel your bedroom with a new color scheme, repair damage, or totally refurbish an old or recycled bed frame. With a couple of simple tools and a little time and patience, repainting a bed frame is something anyone can do.

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The easel is used by painters and is used to hold the picture still while they paint it; it can also be used in art exhibitions. This guide shows you how to build a solid wood easel, 2 meters high and 3 feet, which will serve to facilitate your artistic productions.