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How To Go Christmas Shopping

bronwyn — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:35:29 -0600

Although the holidays are supposed to be about peace, friendship, giving, and family, they can quickly turn into stress about parking places and last-minute gift buying. It doesn't have to be this way! If done the right way, Christmas shopping can be a stress-free, and even enjoyable experience.

How To Tie a Scarf

Thomas Hart — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:43:39 -0500

There are many different types of scarves and many ways they can all be tied.

The main types of scarves include: The Long Knit Scarf, The Short Knit Scarf, The Long Silk or Satin Scarf, The Square Silk or Satin Scarf,The Extra Wide Fabric Scarf and The Fur Scarf.

The Long Knit Scarf (6 feet or more). This can be worn in two ways. The first way is to place the middle of the scarf at your neck. Begin wrapping the two sides hanging down around you neck over and over, alternating sides each time. It is important to make sure you wrap it close to your neck one time and then very loose the next to you get several layers and levels hanging around you.

The second way to tie a long knit scarf is to fold the scarf in half, then place the new middle on your neck. Take the two ends and tie them in a loose knot around your neck.

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How To Batik

Deborah331 — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 11:35:00 -0500

Batik is an art that combines dyes and hot wax to create beautiful fabrics. Steps to create this type of art are as follows:

Decide on design, fabric and dyes needed.
Assemble all necessary supplies:

Batik wax
Brushes
Bucket
Cold water
Fabric that is prepared for dyeing; do not use permanent press fabric
Hoop or cookie sheet
Electric skillet
Procion MX Fiber-Reactive Dyes in desired colors
Rubber gloves
Tjanting tool
Pencil
Tub for dyeing
Synthrapol
Large cook pot

Prewash and dry the fabric to be used.
Iron the fabric.
Stretch the fabric over the hoop or cookie sheet and pull taut.
Draw the desired design on the fabric using a pencil.

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