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How to tie a Turk's Head

How to tie a Turk's Head
Uses: The Turk's Head (ABOK # 1303 - 5, p 232) is widely used as a slide, or woggle, for scout's scarves. Tying it: The Turk's Head is usually tied around the hand. For the demonstration here, the braiding was performed round a piece of wood and the work was rotated as the braiding advanced. Variations: There are many variations on the simple Turk's head. Braiding a Single Rope Demonstration: The process of braiding using a single end is readily understood by practicing Braiding with a short length of rope as shown here. Turk's Head Beads Turk's Head Beads: The Turk's Head can also be used to make a string of beads - not unlike a Rosary. Finishing: Traditionally scout woggles were not secured. WARNING: Molten nylon is dangerously hot.

s Fine Craft Tutorials & Project Ideas! Everyday Wrapped Bracelet Tutorial Everyday Wrapped Bracelet This easy-to-wear bracelet is addictive to make. Finished length 7 inches Note: this bracelet is designed to fit the wrist snugly. Ingredients - 20 inches leather cord, 1.5 mm - 6 inches ball chain, #3 - 28 inches Irish waxed linen cord - 1 12mm Elaine Ray Round Bead Tools: - Scissors 1. 2. 3. Variations: Try your own color combinations or substitute 6 inches of Swarovski crystal chain for the ball chain. Click here for a printable version of this tutorial "Swiper, No Swiping!": The Demonology of Dora the Explorer Having two young children, I am all too aware of the cartoon and marketing phenomenon Dora the Explorer. Dora’s smiling face is a ubiquitous presence throughout children’s culture. For those who are unfamiliar with the series, the plotline of each story, both on television and in books, follows a similar formula. Dora and her monkey friend named Boots (who incidentally wears nothing but boots) encounter some animal that needs help getting somewhere, and with aid of a talking map and backpack, they find directions, ready supplies, and begin their adventure. Along the way, they encounter numerous talking animals and trees, small animals who appear from nowhere to play a transitional-scene theme song, and other marvelous creatures on their enchanted romp through the (super)natural world. While watching an episode with my kids one day, it dawned on me: Swiper was being expelled with an incantation to ward off demons. Preschoolers are our least powerful citizens. “So, is Swiper a bad guy?”

Cord and Chain Double Wrap Bracelet The Braided Chain Bracelet tutorial that I posted back in August was so well loved, that I decided to do yet another bracelet tutorial. This one doesn't involve braiding, but it uses the same concept of incorporating some sort of thread/cord into chain. (By the way - Check out S&P's Facebook fan page for an entire album full of other talented ladies' versions of the Braided Chain Bracelet! I spotted CC Skye's Thompson Double Wrap Bracelet on CoutureCandy.com about a month ago - I loved how the leather cord adds a touch of badass to the chain. CC Skye - Thompson Double Wrap Bracelet (Polyvore.com/Zappos.com) Thompson Double Wrap Bracelet, $264 (CoutureCandy.com) Supplies:- Curb chain (I used brass) - At least 60 inches of cord (The original version used leather. 1) Measure a length of chain that will fit comfortably around your wrist. 2) Insert the cord through the topmost link in one of the strands. 4) Pull it through, and bring it back up "behind" the chain and into the next link...

The Old Astronomer The Old Astronomer Reach me down my Tycho Brahé, -- I would know him when we meet, When I share my later science, sitting humbly at his feet; He may know the law of all things, yet be ignorant of how We are working to completion, working on from then to now. Pray remember that I leave you all my theory complete, Lacking only certain data for your adding, as is meet, And remember men will scorn it, 'tis original and true, And the obloquy of newness may fall bitterly on you. But, my pupil, as my pupil you have learned the worth of scorn, You have laughed with me at pity, we have joyed to be forlorn, What for us are all distractions of men's fellowship and wiles; What for us the Goddess Pleasure with her meretricious smiles. You may tell that German College that their honor comes too late, But they must not waste repentance on the grizzly savant's fate. Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.

Three New Necklaces. I was Playing around Last night and I came up with these three necklaces. All three are made with leather, one with wood beads, one with green stones, one with pink stones. The only thing I bought was the leather. You can find it in the jewelry, bead section of Wal-Mart or Michaels about $3.00. I recycled a white wood bead necklace for this one. And a green stone necklace for this one. You just take a piece of leather and string beads to both ends. Then, fold it in half and wrap it around your neck, put the beads through the loop. Easy!! You can experiment and make all kinds. Happy Saturday Night.

Margaret Thatcher and misapplied death etiquette | Glenn Greenwald News of Margaret Thatcher's death this morning instantly and predictably gave rise to righteous sermons on the evils of speaking ill of her. British Labour MP Tom Watson decreed: "I hope that people on the left of politics respect a family in grief today." Following in the footsteps of Santa Claus, Steve Hynd quickly compiled a list of all the naughty boys and girls "on the left" who dared to express criticisms of the dearly departed Prime Minister, warning that he "will continue to add to this list throughout the day". This demand for respectful silence in the wake of a public figure's death is not just misguided but dangerous. But the key point is this: those who admire the deceased public figure (and their politics) aren't silent at all. Whatever else may be true of her, Thatcher engaged in incredibly consequential acts that affected millions of people around the world. Exactly the same is true of Thatcher.

13 part turks head bracelet in pictures Unwind the cord and work out all the kinks so it is relaxed. Find the center of the cord about 15 ft from one end and place a loop under the left hand rubber band. (The rest can be coiled up and placed inside the cardboard tube) bulk cord in white and hand dyed colors available here go half way around the tube and place another loop, (or "bight") under the right hand rubber band. keep going around the tube and cross OVER the first (standing) lead. Here you can see the pattern clearly. When you get to the starting point, place the bight under the left hand rubber band placing the running lead OVER the standing lead. need something easier? 34 Grandmothers Around The World And What They Cook - BuzzFeed Mobile

Headband Refashion Our headband had a flower that was starting to look a little tired and worn so we made it new again! This braided ribbon could embellish many things— a hair clip would be cute too! These headbands would make great handmade gifts for little girls to make each other! Woven Ribbon Headband Gather a headband and about 4 1/2 yards of ribbon. You can use any with — I chose 1/4 inch. Begin by finding the middle of the ribbon. Now bring the bottom ribbon up and make a loop and send it through the beginning loop that you just made by crossing the ribbon. Pull the right side snug. Now repeat for the other side, picking up the right side, making a loop and sending it up through the loop just made on the other side. Pull the left side snug. Pull right side snug. Continue braiding until you have a piece long enough to cover the headband. Bring the other side over and then trim. Hot glue ribbon to headband. Finished!

5 Unintended Consequences of America's War on Pubic Hair America's merciless war on pubic hair continues, with hair removal -- a trim or totally bald -- growing in popularity across gender and age groups, especially among the young: a recent study by the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University found that the younger the woman the more likely she was to wax or shave all of her pubic hair. Meanwhile, alarmed health providers and researchers have launched a counter-offensive, publicizing the wide variety of nasty health effects. Here are 5 unintended consequences of our battle against pubes. 1)The Spread of STI’s:The universe has decided humans need more ways to exchange diseases during sex.Earlier this year,a French médecin observed a surge of pube-less patients bespotted with the Molluscum contagiousm virus (MVC). Skin, especially the soft epidermis of your nether regions, is made vulnerable when hair is yanked out, or burned, slashed, or pruned off.

Top 10 Bracelet Tutorials – Best DIY Friendship Bracelets – Favorite Stylish Wrap Bracelets Hi! Welcome to Small for Big – the place where all things playful and well-designed hang out together! (scroll down to learn more about my design finds!) Um. I have this overwhelming addiction right now: DIY Bracelets. I want a stack of them a mile wide going up my arm (the one that ISN’T covered in Shingles, thank you very much). I’ve already made the first three bracelets on the list – but maybe one day I’ll have tried them all. DIY Gold Tube Bracelets| Summer Bracelets DIYDIY Wrap Bracelet | Zipper BraceletBraided Hex Nut Bracelet | DIY Rope BraceletBeaded Wrap Bracelet | Braided Beads BraceletDIY Macrame Bracelet | Friendship Bracelet New to the blog? For new design finds every day of the week, please sign up for Small for Big’s email newsletter! Thanks so much for stopping by – enjoy!

Easy, Do-It-Yourself Ghost Today is a good time as any to scare your friends. And here’s a new trick on how to get a few good screams. You simply need the fence you would normally use around your house. This should be easy to shape and stand up on its own.

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