What needle should I use with invisible thread? Invisible thread is very thin. You should use a smaller needle. I prefer a size 60/8 sharp/microtex needle when using invisible thread, but will sometimes go up to a size 70/10 when … Continue reading →

Here’s a quick how-to and some tips for a happy hunting! Plan your route. Scout out locations. Write and number the clues, and put them in numbered envelopes. Give yourself lots of time to plan. Get helpers’ buy-in. Set it … Continue reading →

List the locations for your clues in order, like this: Hall closet—blue jacket. Kiddo’s bedroom—under pillow. Front door—under mat. Pantry—broom. Hall bathroom—behind soap. Family room bookshelf—tucked in All the Ways I Love You. Dog—taped around collar. Kiddo’s bedroom—inside lampshade. How … Continue reading →

Wrap some tissue paper carefully around the plate. You may choose what kind of color that you would like to wrap the plate it. Wrap tissue paper around the plate several times so that it is well covered. Once your … Continue reading →

National Pipe Tapered Thread. In America, William Sellers set the standard for nuts, bolts, and screws which became the National Pipe Tapered Thread (NPT) in 1864. His 60 degree thread angle, in common use by early American clockmakers, enabled the … Continue reading →

How much rope is needed to wrap a basement pole? Purchase 100 feet of sisal rope for each post you intend to wrap. Choose roping that is 1/2 inch or 3/8 of an inch in diameter, according to the look … Continue reading →

But sadly, you can’t repair bows or fishing rods in this game. It should be very simple, as all you would need to use to repair the enchanted item on an anvil is either sticks OR wooden planks. How do … Continue reading →

Routine use of a bandage contact lens does not prevent the occurrence of flap microstriae. Half of patients would prefer not to wear bandage contact lenses because of discomfort and blurred vision caused by the lenses. However, bandage contact lens … Continue reading →

There are two types of misalignment: offset or parallel misalignment and angular, gap, or face misalignment. With offset misalignment, the center lines of both shafts are parallel but they are offset. With angular misalignment, the shafts are at an angle … Continue reading →

Properties. Both form a very strong bond. Super Glue, however, has very low shear strength which means that the parts bonded will resist direct pulling but not off-angle stress. Epoxy, on the other hand, has tremendous structural strength. Is epoxy … Continue reading →

How to tie the perfect marker knot 1 Make a loop. Take around five-inches of your material (either pole elastic or marker braid such as Fox’s Magic Marker) and make a loop against the main line. 2 Four turns. Take … Continue reading →

Nylon is a strong, stiff engineering plastic with outstanding bearing and wear properties. Nylon is frequently used to replace metal bearings and bushings often eliminating the need for external lubrication. Other benefits include a reduction in part weight, less operating … Continue reading →

How do you wrap the gift attractively? How to wrap a gift: A step-by-step guide Step 1: Measure the paper. Measure out the amount of paper needed. Step 2: Cut paper. Enjoy the satisfying glide of the scissors. Step 3: … Continue reading →

Can I use any fabric for furoshiki? Japanese furoshiki can be made of so many different types of fabric, depending on what you want to use it for! Silk, cotton, rayon, nylon, canvas, or other Japanese fabrics are all often … Continue reading →

The IRS says, “Nonbusiness bad debts must be totally worthless to be deductible.” A worthless debt means one that was not paid back at all. The loan cannot be a gift you provided with the understanding you may not get … Continue reading →