I really like them except for one thing. They’re a bit too shiny for my taste. I was wishing they weren’t so “new looking”. I like old, chippy, worn, and well-loved pieces so much more. How to make a new metal bucket look old I was holding on to a bucket, a tray, and...
Once the wreath is covered, double check to make sure everything is well glued. (If you are using glass ornaments, be aware that you will probably break a few along the way. It’s almost inevitable.) If there are any areas where things aren’t securely attached, add hot glue to a ...
An aged gold skull and faux gold metal details add to the sea-weathered look of the pirate chest. This treasure chest looks like it was pulled up straight out of Davey Jones’ locker! Keep reading to see exactly how you can make your own realistic pirate treasure chest from a basic plast...
I just want to make jewelry. I want to use my hands to make these ideas that I have in my head. I took a jewelry course. It was only four Wednesdays, just the total basics because it was the only place I have learned to make jewelry. And I brought my mother, just for fun. We...
Get the look of freshly painted, without the paint! Has your paint or powder coating lost it's luster? Faded paint can make a business look tired and sad. Revitalize your building’s appearance with Everbrite Coating! Restore color and shine to oxidized painted or powder-coated metal. ...
Microwaveable heating bags (aka bed buddies or magic rice bags) are very easy to make using simple materials & are just the ticket to soothe aches & pains.
I would love to share your results! If you’ve enjoyed this tutorial and love all things vintage, feel free to also check out how Ipaint new wood to look vintage, and what I do with mydrop cloths to make it look like old linen fabric. Fabric, wood, metal . . . what’s next!?
It’s possible to make this multicolored fabric using either genuine or imitation lamé. Crushed Lame Fabric 3. Pearl lamé Similar to hologram lamé, pearl lamé also has an iridescent sheen. However, the sheen of pearl lamé more closely resembles the coloration of mother-of-pearl. This ...
If you’re only going to own one kitchen item, make it a coffee maker. Sure, you’ll save tons of cash by brewing coffee at home, but you’ll also impress anyone who comes over. Because seriously, who doesn’t need a cup of coffee the morning after *wink wink*. A moka pot is ...
Old bulky resistors with crazy values, will not fit your current arduino project but they could make great legs for the project you are about to see in this instructable. I have mostly leftover parts from scavanged electronics, hunted down via dumpster diving, but you can do similar projects...