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How to Make Manga: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Make Manga: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

Manga is a term applied to comics or cartoons originating from Japan. Unlike the comics made by American comics, manga has its own unique aesthetic and character, such as the character's wide and expressive eyes. Mastering the technique of making manga does require practice, skill, and creativity, but that doesn't mean it's impossible for you who are still new to it.

3 Ways to Make Paper Chains

3 Ways to Make Paper Chains

Paper chains are an easy and uncluttered craft to make. You can hang paper chains as festive party decorations or make them just for fun. This is a safe, repeatable craft for both children and adults. Read this article to learn how to make a simple paper chain!

4 Ways to Make Flowers from Ribbon

4 Ways to Make Flowers from Ribbon

There are several techniques you can use to make cute flowers out of ribbon. Most use a combination of folding, rolling, and cutting, and some use stitches while others use glue or staples. If you're interested in making your own ribbon flower, here are a few methods you can follow to get started.

4 Ways to Make Stickers

4 Ways to Make Stickers

You want to make a new craft? Make a sticker. Stickers are easy to make using tools and materials you have at home. You can even make professional-looking stickers using sticker paper sold at office supply stores. Below are three ways to make stickers:

How to Do the Balducci Drifting Trick: 6 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Do the Balducci Drifting Trick: 6 Steps (with Pictures)

You're at a party when suddenly someone across the room starts hovering above the ground! You check your drinking glass, then realize that soft drinks aren't going to make you see things that don't make sense. You adjust your glasses and rub your eyes in disbelief, but he's still floating!

4 Ways to Make Greeting Cards

4 Ways to Make Greeting Cards

Making decorative handmade greeting cards for your friends and loved ones is one of the easiest holiday project ideas. With simple items and a little creativity, you can make cards that are unique and memorable for any occasion. See Step 1 to get started with learning how to make a basic greeting card, adding embellishments to your pre-made greeting cards, as well as including messages that come from the heart, are funny, or aren't made up.

How to Identify Unopened Geodes: 5 Steps

How to Identify Unopened Geodes: 5 Steps

Geode is a very attractive stone with beautiful cavities filled with crystals. Geode in Indonesia, this stone was found in the Prambanan and Kulon Progo areas - Yogyakarta. However, in fact this stone can be found almost anywhere. Geodes can contain many types of rock including amethyst, quartz, carnelian, nephrite, etc.

How to Cut Styrofoam: 7 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Cut Styrofoam: 7 Steps (with Pictures)

Synthetic cork (Styrofoam or polystyrene foam foam) can be difficult to cut because it is quite brittle and often results in uneven results. Use these tips to cut synthetic cork so you get smooth, even edges. Step Step 1. Slice the marking line on the synthetic cork to get a neat cut line Use a sharp, thin object to penetrate the cork and produce a straight line of cut.

3 Ways to Enlarge and Reduce Pupils of Your Own Will

3 Ways to Enlarge and Reduce Pupils of Your Own Will

What's the secret to staring at someone with "evil eyes" or "seductive eyes"? Believe it or not, this all depends on the size of your pupils. Scientists have actually learned that how we feel about something affects pupil size (welcome to the world of pupillometry).

How to Age Copper: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Age Copper: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

When copper reacts with oxygen in the air, it forms copper oxide (CuO), giving copper a slightly greenish tint that some people like for its classic appearance. When copper is allowed to age naturally, it can take years to produce what is known as a verdigris patina, especially in dry climates.

How to Make a Map Out of Paper: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Make a Map Out of Paper: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

Using folders is one of the most basic ways of organizing things, especially if you have several files or projects to keep separate and organized. If you're tired of the same old manila-colored folders, or feel like making something yourself, then from just a few sheets of paper you can easily create your own folder.

3 Ways to Make a Skirt

3 Ways to Make a Skirt

Stylish clothes don't have to be expensive and made by someone else; in fact, fashion can be very intimate and personal. Give a touch of your own style to the clothes you wear by making them yourself! Try any of these three simple ways to make a ruffled skirt, a looped skirt, or a maxi skirt and everyone else will admire your creations!

How to Make a Decal Sticker (with Pictures)

How to Make a Decal Sticker (with Pictures)

Making your own decals is a great way to produce the custom image you want and use it to decorate walls, models, or any object. There are several ways to make your own decal sticker; The method used will depend on how much time and money you want to spend on this project and on your ability to use graphic and photo editing software.

3 Ways to Make Fabric Flowers

3 Ways to Make Fabric Flowers

Fabric flowers are an easy craft to make, and are a great way to use patchwork or recycled old fabric to make book covers, gift box decorations, or hair accessories. The guide in this article will help you to make fabric flowers without needing a lot of sewing.

3 Ways to Make Your Own Birthday Greeting Cards

3 Ways to Make Your Own Birthday Greeting Cards

Creating unique birthday cards for your near and dear ones using only a few simple ingredients is not only possible; but also fun! With these simple steps, you'll never waste money on expensive and mediocre cards again! Step Method 1 of 3:

How to Shoot in Archery: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Shoot in Archery: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

Archery is quite famous for those who like hunting and target shooting. As with all types of weapons, shooting targets with arrows is not easy. It's impossible for us to just aim a gun at a target and then hope it will hit it right. The process or strategy of aiming arrows in archery will increase the probability of hitting the target.

4 Ways to Make Your Eyes Red

4 Ways to Make Your Eyes Red

If you have to act crying in a play, put on a costume or prank someone, you know how hard it is to get your eyes red and look the way you want them to. Getting your eyes red requires a way that is often difficult to get the same result, even if you've done it right.

5 Ways to Do Smoking Tricks

5 Ways to Do Smoking Tricks

A smoker will look cool when doing certain tricks. Whatever you're passionate about, learning to do a few tricks can be a great way to stay busy while you're waiting, or it can be done to impress people. All of these tricks will take a little practice and are best done in front of a mirror, but you can master them in no time.

How to Make a Maxi Skirt (with Pictures)

How to Make a Maxi Skirt (with Pictures)

Maxi skirt is a comfortable outfit and gives free spirit energy. Most importantly, maxi skirts are also very easy to make. Here's what you need to do. Step Part 1 of 4: Take Measurements Step 1. Measure your hips Use a tape measure to measure the widest circumference of your hips.

4 Ways to Braid a Rope

4 Ways to Braid a Rope

The braided rope will be sturdier and more flexible to use for any purpose. There are several ways to braid rope if you only have one piece of rope, or you can combine several ropes to make something stronger. Step Method 1 of 4: Making Three Strand Braids of Rope Step 1.