Place your leather on the dishtowel and fold the towel over on the leather and push down to pat it dry and squeeze out the excess water. Place the knife on your leather and fold it over, forming it over the handle as you go. Using spring clips, clamp the leather in place and work...
Yes, you can use a long, sturdy object like a wooden spoon handle or the blunt end of a knife to push the cork into the bottle. Can I use a key to open a wine bottle without a corkscrew? Yes, you can use a key to twist and push the cork down into the bottle until it’s su...
It can be tough to remove paint from countertops without causing damage, so proceed cautiously. Apply a thin coat of olive oil to the paint drips and rub with a dry cloth, working in a circular motion. For stubborn spots, wrap a cloth around aplastic putty knife, then scrape, exerting li...
This is not a beauty contest cake, it’s an eating cake. Enjoy it for breakfast or snack, after a meal with coffee, or if you are like me, rest a knife next to it and take a slice as you walk past it every time until it’s gone. Share this: Share Like this: Loading......
Tools used: Scissors, slab roller or rolling pin, 45 degree bevel / miter tool, basic wooden tools, clay cutting knife, pin tool, sponge and a soft flexible rib. Clay used: Make sure the clay is not too soft. Let is dry a bit (but not firm leather hard) so that it can still be...
Be sure to run your sewing patterns tightly (the 1/4 inch open-cell foam that constitutes the bag’s padding should be compressed hard.) TIPS A– The hip belt pocket should still be usable for fairly flat, non-compressible objects. I personally keep my pocket knife in there. B– If ...
You can also shape the hilt to be more comfortable to hold (whittle, sand, etc.) and also cover them. I've used leather (one piece cut and sewn to fit and even strips) and even Gorilla duct tape. An old belt will work. JUST ADDED - I just tried a new way to wrap the handles...
Carefully cut the fruit off the vine with a sharp knife or pruners; do not tear it. Be sure not to cut too close to the pumpkin. Leave 3 to 4 inches of stem to increase its keeping time. Handle pumpkins very gently, or they may bruise. Never carry a pumpkin by its stem. ...
If you don’t want to soak the whole blade (or knife), you can also soak a paper towel in the vinegar and wrap it around the blade. Only leave the knife it for about five minutes. Any longer and you risk damaging your blade. ...
Make a leather sheath yourself (easier said than done – this is a true skill and requires several leather working tools) Hire someone to make a custom knife sheath (Get ready to pay out some big bucks) Make your own custom kydex sheath. (Affordable and fairly simple with no expensive too...