| How to Make an Origami House Posted: 10 Jul 2020 01:00 AM PDT Origami houses are a fun, easy way to hone your skills without having to worry about a lot of complicated creases and folds. Use your favorite color of origami paper to create a cute decoration that you can display around your own home! [Edit]Forming the Walls - Place a square sheet of origami paper with the colored side face down. Grab a square colored sheet of origami paper that's around , which will work well for your project. Double-check that the colored portion of the paper is facing down, so your folds can be as accurate as possible.[1]
- Any kind of square paper will work well for this. If you want to make a large origami house, consider using a larger piece of origami paper.
- Fold the paper in half from top to bottom. Check that the top and bottom edges of the paper are meeting one another so there's an even crease going horizontally along the center of the paper.[2]
- The colored side of the paper will be visible once you start folding it.
- Fold the rectangle in half again to form a square and then unfold it. Fold the paper in half again, transforming the rectangle into a square. Crease along the sides of the square, then unfold the paper so it's rectangular again. At this point, there will be 2 total creases on your origami paper.[3]
- Fold both sides toward the central crease to form quarters. Take the right section of folded paper and fold it along the center, vertical crease. Crease along the edge to make a defined fold, then repeat the process with the left section of your origami paper.[4]
- For this part of the process, just fold your paper into quarters.
[Edit]Creating the Roof - Open the upper left flap and press it into a triangle. Pry open the upper left flap of your origami house, where the paper is folded into 2 layers. Separate these layers from one another, then press on this fold to create a distinctive triangle. You've now created half of the roof.[5]
- Currently, you're creating the back of your origami house.
- Repeat this process with the upper right flap of the paper. Take the upper right flap on your origami house and separate the 2 layers of paper from one another. As you did before, press the upper crease into a triangle shape along the right side of your origami house, creating the other half of the roof.[6]
- This part can be a little tricky. Don't be discouraged if it takes a few tries before you get it right!
- Flip over the paper to view your finished origami house. Turn your origami paper so the newly formed triangles are face-down. At this point, look for a long, distinctive roof that's separated from the lower section of the house.[7]
- If you'd like, you can draw windows, doors, shingles, and other decorations on your house using a marker.[8]
- Place the house upright to display it. Set the house on a flat surface, like a table or countertop. With the bottom folds, your house can stand upright on most surfaces. Check that the 2 pressed triangles are facing backwards, and that the rest of the home is facing forward.[9]
- Try customizing your house by drawing a door or adding windows!
[Edit]Warnings - Always use a square sheet of paper for this, or else your finished origami house might turn out lopsided or unbalanced.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Colored square of origami paper
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| How to Glue Wood Together Posted: 09 Jul 2020 05:00 PM PDT Thanks to the strong nature of wood glues, there are several options for any home project. If applied, clamped and dried correctly, the wood is more likely to split than to come apart at the glued joint. Be sure to choose the right glue for your job. [Edit]Choosing the Right Glue - Use super glue for a quick and easy application. If you're trying to repair a broken piece of furniture or simply connect pieces of wood together, use super glue for a fast-drying option. Add a dab of the super glue to the surface of the wood, press the pieces together, and hold them for about 10 seconds to connect them.[1]
- Super glue is a great way to glue wood together quickly; however, the bond isn't strong enough to withstand a lot of pressure and the wood may separate in time.
- Most super glue is clear, which means there won't be any visible residue.
- You can find super glue at your local hardware store, department store, or by ordering it online.
- Pick PVA glue for a permanent bond. Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) is a strong synthetic polymer that will form a long-lasting bond between the wood you want to glue together. It's a great choice for most wood projects, but it isn't waterproof, so it shouldn't be used for gluing wood that will be placed outdoors.[2]
- If you're trying to connect wood on furniture or repair a wooden table, PVA glue will give you the strongest bond.
- PVA is a common wood glue that you can find at your local hardware or home improvement store. You can also order it online.
- Select carpenter's glue for outdoor use. Yellow PVA glue, commonly called carpenter's glue, is a variety of PVA that is specially designed to be water-resistant and suitable for gluing wood that will be exposed to the elements outside. Look for PVA glue that's labeled as either "yellow," "carpenter's glue," or "waterproof."[3]
- Carpenter's glue is great for things like repairing outdoor furniture or fixing broken wood on a deck or shed.
- Go with liquid hide glue for a more natural alternative. Hide glue is a natural, environmentally-friendly glue made from boiled animal collagen. It comes in liquid and solid forms, and the liquid version is easy to use and gives you more time to work as you glue the wood together.[4]
- Because of its natural flexibility and strength, hide glue is a great choice for antique furniture.
- Hide glue is usually available at hardware stores, but if you can't find it in your area, you can order it online.
- Choose epoxy to fill gaps and cracks. If you've got chipped or damaged wood that you want to glue back together, use epoxy, which consists of a resin and hardener that will bond the wood together and fill any extra space. Epoxy also hardens to become waterproof, so it's a good choice for outdoor repairs as well.[5]
- Epoxy comes in 2 parts that are combined before you apply it.
- You can use epoxy to repair chips in wooden fences or for applications that are exposed to lots of water, such as repairing damage on wooden boats.
[Edit]Joining the Pieces of Wood - Clean off any old glue before you apply new glue. Use a cloth to wipe dust and dirt away from the surface where you plan to connect the wood. If there's already old glue on the surface, scrape it off with a putty knife or a scrubbing brush so it's clean and will be better able to adhere.[6]
- Old glue residue will make the bond weaker if you don't remove it first.
- Spread glue onto 1 side using a stiff-bristled brush. If you're connecting 2 pieces of wood with flat faces, use a stiff-bristled brush to spread a thin layer of glue to 1 side, which saves time and prevents buildup. Then, press the wood together to connect them.[7]
- Apply glue with a brush to boards and planks.
- Use a rubber roller to apply glue to large panels. For large wooden panels you plan to connect face-to-face, spread a thin, even layer of your glue using broad, consistent strokes with a rubber roller. Apply the glue to 1 side of a panel and press them together to connect them.[8]
- Look for rubber rollers at paint supply stores, home improvement stores, or by ordering them online.
- Apply glue to the inside of wooden joints before you connect them. If you're building or repairing furniture such as a chair or a table, and there's a joint where the wood connects, apply your glue to the inside of the joint. Then, press the joints together, which will spread the glue to cover all the surface of the wood and create a cohesive bond.[9]
- There are many different types of joints, such as dowels, scarf joints, and lap joints. For all of them, the glue needs to be added to the inside of the joint to create a strong bond.
- Repair loose chair rungs by applying glue with a syringe. Remove the loose chair rung and wipe it clean to remove dust and old glue. Fill a syringe with glue and insert it into the opening where the rung was inserted. Replace the rung after you add the glue.[10]
- If you can't remove the rung, insert the syringe into the space in the slot that holds it in place.
- A syringe allows you to add the glue right where it needs to go to keep the rung from wobbling.
- Let the glue dry for 30 minutes, then shave off the excess. Wiping away the excess glue with a damp rag can add moisture and dilute the glue, weakening the bond. Instead, wait for about 30 minutes to allow the glue to gel and harden slightly. Then, use a tool such as a putty knife or a chisel with a flat edge and gently scrape away the extra glue.[11]
- Clamp the wood together until the glue is dry. Press the pieces of wood and apply pressure as you hold them together. Take a c-clamp and tighten it over the wood so it's held firmly and securely together. If you can't clamp the wood, place an object such as a book or a weight on top of it to apply constant pressure as the glue dries. Once the glue is dry, remove the clamp and the wood will be bonded together.[12]
- Different glues will have different drying times, so check the packaging to find out how long you need to let the glue you're using dry.
- If you're gluing large pieces of wood together, use multiple clamps to apply even pressure along the surface.
[Edit]Making Crafts with Glue - Use white glue for wooden craft projects. White glue, also known as all-purpose glue, is a version of PVA glue that's flexible and can be used on a variety of surfaces including paper, cardboard, and wood. It's non-toxic and dries to form a clear adhesive that is strong enough for most craft projects.[13]
- Look for white glue at craft supply stores, department stores, or by ordering it online.
- White glue is great for craft projects that use lightweight wood like balsa wood or craft sticks.
- While it's flexible and forms a relatively strong bond, white glue isn't strong enough for heavy-duty applications such as furniture repair.
- Clean off the wood with a cloth dipped in isopropanol. Isopropanol is the solvent used in rubbing alcohol and is great at cleaning surfaces by removing dust, dirt, and residue that could affect the adhesion of your white glue. Soak a clean cloth in the isopropanol and give the wood a good wipe down before you start your craft project.[14]
- Isopropanol is flammable and toxic if it's ingested, so keep it away from children and pets.
- The isopropanol will evaporate within about 5 minutes so the wood will be dry and good to go in a short amount of time.
- Apply the glue in a thin even layer and connect the pieces together. Spread a thin layer of the glue on 1 of the surfaces you plan to glue together. Then, press the pieces together and apply pressure with your hands. After about 10 seconds, carefully release the wood.[15]
- Wipe away the excess glue with a damp cloth and let the glue dry. When you press the wood together, some of the glue may be squeezed out of the edges. Take a damp cloth and wipe up the glue that's pushed out so it doesn't dry and form a sticky residue. Leave the glue to dry for about 1 hour so it can set. For the glue to fully dry and cure, wait a full 24 hours.[16]
- Leave the glue in a well-ventilated area away from direct heat to help it dry properly.
- Wipe up any glue that spills as soon as you can so it doesn't dry.
[Edit]Warnings - Glue is toxic if it's eaten, so keep it away from children and pets. If anybody accidentally eats glue, contact poison control or get emergency medical treatment.[17]
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| How to Make Soap Jelly Posted: 09 Jul 2020 09:00 AM PDT Jelly soaps have a consistency similar to gelatin and can be a fun addition to bath time. While you can buy jelly soap from many stores, you can easily make your own with liquid body soap. Making jelly soap only requires a few other ingredients that you may already have at home and you can customize it however you want. When you're finished making the soap, you can clean with it the same way you'd use a standard soap bar! [Edit]Ingredients - of water
- 2 tablespoons (18 g) of unflavored gelatin
- of liquid body soap
Makes about of soap [Edit]Creating the Base - Boil of water. Pour the water into a pot and put it on your stove over high heat. Wait until the water comes to a rolling boil before turning off your stove and removing the pot from heat.[1]
- You can use either tap or distilled water for your soap.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons (18 g) of plain gelatin until it dissolves. Slowly dump the gelatin into the hot water and mix it in with a whisk. Continue stirring the gelatin so it completely dissolves in the water and looks clear.[2]
- You can buy gelatin from your local grocery store.
- Add of liquid body soap to the pot. You can use any type of liquid body soap you want, so pick your favorite for your soap. Pour the soap into the pot with the water and gelatin and slowly stir it in with your whisk. Avoid stirring so quickly that suds form since it will give the soap a cloudy appearance and won't form a lather when you use it.[3]
- You can also use plain unscented castile soap if you want to add your own scents later on.
[Edit]Customizing Your Soap - Put essential oils in the soap for a different scent. You can use any essential oil you want, so pick the scents that you enjoy the most. Common oils you can try include eucalyptus, peppermint, and lavender. Squeeze 10–15 drops of the essential oil into the mixture and stir it in with your whisk.[4]
- You can buy essential oils online or from your local drugstore.
- Essential oils are extremely concentrated and can cause skin irritation if you use more than the recommended amount.[5]
- Split the soap mixture between different bowls if you want to make different scents in a single batch.
- Add some soap colorant if you want to change the color. Soap colorant is a type of dye that doesn't stain and can make your jelly soap really pop. Choose a color you like and squeeze 3–4 drops into your soap mixture. Use your whisk to mix the colorant into the soap until it has a consistent shade throughout.[6]
- You can buy soap colorant online or from home goods stores.
- Try mixing different colorants to get more colors. For example, you can mix red and blue colorants to make purple soap.
- Pour in of vitamin E oil to help soothe dry skin. Vitamin E has antioxidants that may protect and moisturize your skin.[7] Get topical vitamin E oil from your local pharmacy and pour it into your soap mixture. Be sure to mix it thoroughly so it's evenly distributed throughout your soap.[8]
- Ask your doctor before using vitamin E oil since it could cause an allergic reaction.[9]
- Sprinkle edible glitter in your soap if you want it to sparkle. Pick up a container of edible glitter from a cooking store. Shake some glitter into your soap mixture and stir it thoroughly with your whisk. While the glitter won't make your soap more effective, it will give your soap a sparkly appearance.[10]
- Avoid using craft glitter since it will feel abrasive could damage your skin.
[Edit]Shaping the Soap - Pour the warm soap mixture into a tray or mold. Opt for a silicone baking mold or an ice cube tray to shape your soap into bars. While the soap mixture is still warm, slowly dump it into the tray or mold and let it settle.[11]
- You can use any size of mold you want depending on how large you want the bars of soap, but you'll have enough to fill about 2 standard ice cube trays.
- If you have trouble pouring the soap from the pot, use a spoon or kitchen syringe to scoop it out.
- Spray the soap's surface with rubbing alcohol to remove bubbles. Fill a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol and turn the prayer to the mist setting. If you see bubbles on the surface of the soap, lightly spray them with your rubbing alcohol. The alcohol will pop the bubbles so the soap bar has a clean, even surface.[12]
- You do not need to spray the soap with rubbing alcohol if there aren't any large bubbles.
- Chill the soap in your fridge for 4 hours. Transfer the tray or mold you're using to the fridge and leave it uncovered for at least 4 hours. During that time, the gelatin will solidify and give your soap a solid gel-like consistency. After 4 hours, you can take the jelly soap out from the fridge and use it.[13]
- The soap will also set if you leave it on your counter, but it will take around 5–6 hours instead.
- Pop the soaps out of the mold once they solidify. Take your mold or tray out from the fridge and lift the soap out. If you used a silicone mold, flip it upside down and the soap will easily fall out. If the soap gets stuck, run a knife along the edges to loosen them up before flipping the mold over.
- If you use a large tray, you will need to cut the bars with a knife.
- Store the soap jelly in an airtight container until you're ready to use it. You can use a plastic container or glass jar with a lid to store your soap. Whenever you want to use your soap, take out a piece and lather it on a washcloth. Avoid storing your soap uncovered since it may start melting or lose its consistency.[14]
- Soap jelly will last indefinitely, but it's usually best to use it within a few weeks.
- Try splitting your batch of soap into separate portions so you can try different colors and scents.
[Edit]Warnings - Don't use more than the recommended amount of essential oils since it could irritate your skin.[15]
- Avoid keeping the jelly soap exposed to the open air since it will start to melt.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Pot
- Stove
- Whisk
- Tray or baking mold
- Rubbing alcohol
- Spray bottle
- Refrigerator
- Airtight container
- Essential oils (optional)
- Soap colorant (optional)
- Vitamin E oil (optional)
- Edible glitter (optional)
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