Hobbies and Crafts
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How to Steam Bend Wood
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Steaming Wood in a Steam Box1Soak the wood you want to bend in water for at le
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How to Wet Sand Wood
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Finishing and Dry-Sanding Wood1Apply several coats of varnish or lacquer to the wo
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How to Dry Oak Wood for Smoking
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Air-Drying the Wood1Begin drying the wood in the spring. Oak can take about 3-
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How to Learn Carpentry
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Building Foundational Knowledge1Brush up on your math skills. Math is an impor
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How to Grain Wood
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Preparing to Paint1Cover nearby surfaces with painter’s tape or newspaper. Since y
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How to Build Drawers for a Workbench
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Installing the Spacers1Measure the available space under your workbench. Take a ta
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How to Make Wooden Gears
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Assembling the Supplies1Receive access to a workshop. To make wooden gears, yo
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How to Find Burl Wood
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Locating Burls in the Forest1Look around damp areas in dense forests. Fungal d
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How to Tie an Arbor Knot
Part 1Part 1 of 2:Tying the End Knot1Wrap the string around whatever you’re tying the knot to. Take
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How to Cleanse Malachite
Section 1 of 5:Ways to Cleanse Malachite1Bury the malachite underground for 1-2 days. Find an open s
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How to Win at Pool
Method 1Method 1 of 4:Upping Your Game with Strategy1Spend some time with a pro. If you've never pla
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How to Build a Sawbuck for Cutting Firewood
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Folding Sawbuck1Make the sawbuck fold if you like. One way to connect the sawb
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How to Cleanse Green Aventurine
Section 1 of 3:Cleansing Green Aventurine1Rest green aventurine in the light of the full moon overni
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How to Play the Hunger Games Outdoor Game
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Setting Up the Game1Gather a group of friends. The more people you can get the
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How to Play and Make Improvised Sipa (Kick)
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Making a Sipa1Get a small metal washer about the size of a bottle cap. A washe
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How to Make Warhammer Terrain
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Making the Base1Find some space to work. You will need dedicated bins for supp
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How to Make a Model Castle
Part 1Part 1 of 4:Choosing a Building Medium1Decide whether or not to use cardboard. Cardboard is an
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How to Identify Baccarat Crystal
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Finding Baccarat’s Markings1Look for the letter B followed by a year on older
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How to Sharpen Crayon Points
Method 1Method 1 of 5:With Hot Water1Dip the blunt crayon end into a bowl of hot water. Leave it for
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How to Draw a Minecraft Sword
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Drawing in the Style of the Game1Choose which variant of sword you want to dra