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How to restore a bat

Very often, cross-shaped bits for a screwdriver, or for a screwdriver with replaceable attachments, fail. Namely, the part of the bit that comes into contact with the screws is typically ground down. This characteristic wear is familiar to everyone who has ever

How to decorate a bottle of champagne for the New Year

Today I want to tell you and show in detail how to decorate bottles of champagne for the New Year's celebration. I need the following materials: a sheet of white A4 felt, centimeter red and blue satin ribbons of 5 meters, five centimeter

Santa Claus made of paper and cotton pads

Preparations for the New Year bring joy to many. But most of all, children are looking forward to this magical holiday. They are ready to learn not only a poem for Santa Claus, but also make various crafts. We suggest making Santa Claus with your children

Painting in eco-style

Nowadays, crafts made from natural materials are in incredible demand in the handicraft market.Eco-style can be found anywhere: at exhibitions, in offices, in residential premises. So why not keep up with current fashion? Today you will learn how to do

Burnishing a knife in citric acid

Burnishing is the process of obtaining a layer of oxide several microns thick. It is also called oxidation, blackening or blueing. This is a dark, almost black coating, but there are other shades. Basically, bluing is used as a decorative

Christmas tree made of beads

Needlewomen are inspired to weave beads every time of the year. For example, to create a festive atmosphere now, you can make a Christmas tree from beads. If you choose the right materials, the tree turns out to be very realistic. Combination of two

Block for notes using cardboard technique

To make a block for notes with your own hands using the cardboard technique, you will need a sheet of binding cardboard (2 mm) measuring 20x20 cm, cardboard 1 mm thick (20x20 cm), two pieces of matching fabric color (20x30 cm each), lace, whatman paper (format

Hardening the cutting edge of a knife with graphite

I will tell you and show you a simple way to harden any knife at home. And then, I will not harden the entire knife, but only its cutting edge, which greatly simplifies the task. If we go into details, it will be more likely not hardening, but carburization,

Paper sunflower

Sunflowers bloom only in summer, but if you make them from colored paper modules, you can admire them at any time of the year.To assemble a craft using the modular origami technique, you should prepare 210 elements measuring 1/32 of an A4 sheet: 56

100 reasons why I love you

In this master class you will learn how to decorate a jar with pleasant notes about, for example, love. To create a jar with notes, take the following materials and tools...

Simple lathe from a drill

Anyone can make such a simple lathe at home with their own hands, if they have a regular drill. All parts of the machine are homemade and made of wood, except for the bearing and screws. Almost nothing unnecessary, just everything you need.

Volumetric paper flower

The development of fine motor skills is always useful for both adults and children. Therefore, this type of creative work, such as creating a 3D flower out of paper, will have a beneficial effect on fine motor skills. Well, the bonus will be useful somewhere else, as an option, as

Transferring a design from a computer to metal

Hi all! I will show you a method of electrochemical engraving, with which you can transfer a design printed on a laser printer to a knife, cleaver, or any other metal surface. I will transfer the drawing from the computer to a spatula

Little Christmas tree

During the New Year's celebrations, I want to complement my congratulations with small souvenirs that cannot be bought in any store. Small gifts are also valuable because they do not require serious investments, other than the perseverance and warmth of the master’s soul.

How to harden a screwdriver bit

Our market is simply flooded with low-quality Chinese tools. And it’s not even a matter of the manufacturer, but rather of resellers who massively bring in cheap Chinese screwdrivers, passing them off as a brand. There is also excellent, high quality Chinese

Felt Christmas mitten

Very soon everyone’s favorite holiday, which gives magic and faith in a fairy tale, is the New Year. For many years in a row it has been customary to put up a beautiful Christmas tree and decorate the house. But store-bought toys are of the same type - it’s much more pleasant to make something with your own hands, because

How to make a large “Kinder Surprise” from paper

All children love Kinder Surprise eggs. And, most likely, not because they are sweet, but precisely because of the surprise that is hidden inside. After all, it’s always so exciting to open the package, eagerly getting to the toy to find out what

How to make a barbell with your own hands

Current prices for sporting goods are sky-high, so it is much more profitable to make high-quality equipment at home. The barbell is the optimal athletic equipment for developing various muscle groups. Not required

Wooden icons

Badges on clothes appeared quite a long time ago. In primitive society, they were insignia made from stones, feathers, animal fangs and bones. Now many people can see these accessories on jackets, backpacks, baseball caps, bags, etc. V

BBQ grill made from car wheels

How I love cooking over a fire and inhaling that unique aroma of roasted meat and vegetables.Food over a fire, contrary to popular belief, is healthier, as excess fat drips off during cooking. I'll tell you how I made a barbecue grill from

Felt gift box

A beautiful gift box can be made not only from paper, but also from felt. The craft is very simple and quick, and the result is a wonderful, functional item. You will need to find 30-40 minutes of free time and the following

Felt Pikachu children's wallet

A wallet is a fashionable and practical accessory because children love to carry their pocket money, keys and other small items in them. Let's please little fashionistas and sew a Pikachu children's wallet from felt. This wallet is especially

Decorating a headband for a girl

For such a headband you will need a simple plastic headband without decorative elements. The remaining materials are everything that is found in the house: Remnants of multi-colored foamiran, nail polish, super glue and a glue gun.

Orchid - New Year's hair decoration

There is very little left before the start of the New Year and it’s time to think about the festive outfit and hairstyle. Recently, it has become very fashionable to decorate your hair with flowers, but they are not cheap. In the master class we suggest making an orchid flower on a stiletto heel

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«Do it yourself - with your own hands» - a site of interesting homemade products made from scrap materials and items at home. Step-by-step master classes with photos and descriptions, technologies, life hacks - everything a real master or just a craftsman needs for needlework. Crafts of any complexity, a large selection of directions and ideas for creativity.

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