Which Is Better—Oil-Based or Water-Based Polyurethane? The decision to use an oil-based or water-based polyurethane largely depends on your project and your preferences. Oil-based polyurethanes are somewhat easier to apply and can be less temperamental than water-based formulas. They’re also a bit thicker and contain more solids, requiring two or three coats where water-based poly may need three or four. However, oil-based polyurethane finishes are susceptible to brush marks, and they take much longer to dry, which can slow down your project and possibly increase the risk of getting bugs or dust in your finish before it dries....

Many people who are good at graphic designing come to this point of converting a PSD to WordPress theme. And they feel stuck! But it’s not their fault. Creating a website requires not only the ability of producing a great looking design but also it needs some programming skills. You must be an expert in at least HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and PHP programming to turn your PSD file into a webpage....

How to Create Waterfall Chart in Excel Creating waterfall chart in Excel is easy. It requires a few extra steps for preparing your data before plotting. Unfortunately, earlier versions of Excel do not provide a direct option to create such a chart. But never mind, it’s still no rocket science! We will teach you how to go about it. In this tutorial, we will use a sample Excel datasheet to demonstrate various steps of creating a waterfall chart....

A multi-sized pattern is much easier to make minor sizing alterations. As you trace the pattern you can gently go from one size to another by following the lines for the various sizes. For example, to alter a pants pattern and have a size 12 waist and a size 14 hip, you will watch the hip line of the pattern and gradually change from the size 12 waistline area to the size 14 line in the hip line area....

Safety Equipment First and foremost, when working with any woodworking tools, always wear safety glasses. Band saw blades rotate at considerable speed, and small pieces of stock can be propelled in nearly any direction. Even worse, if a blade breaks, the possibility exists that a piece could come loose. Your eyesight is too valuable to take chances woodworking without protective eyewear. Develop the habit of wearing your safety glasses at all times....

Any fabric created on a loom will have a warp and weft thread. This threading or weaving is how you turn thread or yarn into fabric. This includes evenweave, which means an equal number of warp and weft threads per inch, and plain weave, which is characteristically has a tightly woven warp and weft, and many other embroidered fabrics. Nonwoven fabrics such as felt, vinyl, suede, and leather do not have warp and weft threads....

HTML5 is perhaps the most radical and important update of the Hypertext Markup Language since it was formalized back in 1990. This latest update by W3C has come with a great number of new and exciting features. One among these newly added features is the ability to enter text in an input box using speech recognition. To enable speech recognition in an input box –you need to declare this feature explicitly....

Trendy Tee Pattern from Pixie Faire Barbie Doll Clothes Patterns from Craftiness Is Not Optional Be sure to check out the many other video tutorials from My Froggy Stuff, including how to make miniature furniture, accessories, and more. Red Carpet Dress Video Tutorial from My Froggy Stuff via Youtube Shirt and Pants Patterns for Tall Fashion Dolls from Chellywood Strapless Dress With Optional Peplum Pattern from Happier Than a Pig in Mud Barbie Swimsuit Video Tutorial ​from Simple Kids Crafts via Youtube Half-Circle Doll Apron Tutorial from Sharon Sews Barbie Trench Coat Sewing Pattern from For Dolls With Love Barbie Halter Dress Pattern from Janel Was Here How to Make a Long-Sleeved Doll Shirt from The Spruce

You may find that when you download these free Christmas card templates that some of the fonts used in the card aren’t installed in your computer. You can try to track these down and download them or use a free holiday font to complete the card. After you’re finished with the free Christmas card template, you can print out your finished card. It will look best printed on photo paper but cardstock can work too....

This simple but extraordinary craft only requires one supply—hemp cords. As you become familiar with the weaving process of creating these unique bracelets, you can kick things up a notch by experimenting with new designs and adding colorful accessories such as beads or buttons. Since so few supplies are required, you can bring this craft with you anywhere. Whether you’re leaving for school or headed out of town, simply toss some hemp cord in your bag and bring your craft to work on during breaks or when time allows....

Some of these printable love coupons out already while others are blank and you can decide what the coupon is for. Whichever of these printable love coupons you choose, your significant other, family member, or friend is going to love that you put so much time and thought into their gift. You won’t even have to mention that you did it all for free. This beautiful love coupon book is decorated in mint, teal, and coral....

The free bench plans contain everything you need to plan and execute your bench project. Blueprints, step-by-step directions, cut lists, material lists, and diagrams will take you through this beginning woodworking project and you’ll have your bench built in an afternoon or two. There’s a wide style of bench plans below that include benches with and without backs. They’re built in a variety of wood and some are painted while others are stained....

Pineapples have long been a symbol of hospitality, as well as a fun and favorite icon of summer and island paradises. Traditionally, the pineapple crochet stitch is a lacy design that slightly resembles a pineapple. This stitch pattern shows up in lots of doily patterns, and it also takes on a more modern look in colorful shawls, bags, and more. In this list of pineapple crochet patterns, you’ll find a mix of designs that use the classic stitch pattern as well as the more literal variety in fun and new styles....

Here are 19 free crochet curtain tie-back patterns. Some of these are specifically written as crochet tieback patterns and others are designed as garlands or bunting but would work perfectly when wrapped around the curtains in your home. Filet Crochet Curtain Tie by B. Hooked Crochet Crochet I Cord Curtain Tie Backs by Karen Glasgow Follett Designs Vintage Ruffled Curtain Tie Backs by Horizontal Designs This free pattern is by Sandra of Cherry Heart....

You’ll want to buy the best table saw that your budget can comfortably afford, as this tool will be the heart of your workshop for years to come. Take the time to learn which features you really want and choose the table saw that best fits your budget and your needs. A 10-inch saw will be sufficient for many beginners, but a 12-inch saw will expand your capabilities. Some models have sliding saw heads that allow you to cut angles and crosscuts on boards as much as 16 inches wide....

The Stitch Up shares this pattern without specific stitch instructions, but you’ll see opportunities to use back stitch, chain stitch, satin stitch, french knots, buttonhole wheels (made with a blanket stitch) and more. Get creative as you make this mod sampler. Mod Embroidery Sampler from The Stitch Up Specific colors and stitches are suggested, but you could easily adjust those to create your own personalized veggie garden sampler. Vegetable Garden Sampler Pattern from The Spruce You could even use this idea to make samplers for holidays or other special occasions....

Of course, redwork gets its name from working in red embroidery thread, but you don’t need to limit yourself to red. Bluework is also a thing, but as you’ll see, it’s okay to use any color you like, including variegated thread. Redwork Hanging Heart Kit from Dandelion Designs Feeding the Chicks Redwork Pattern, $9, alittlesweetness via Etsy Free Nasturtium Redwork Pattern and Pillow Project from Alex Anderson Quilts Celestial Harmony Mandala Pattern from Muse of the Morning Redwork Patterns from Bird Brain Designs Quaker Redwork Embroidery Motif from Mary Corbet

You can use this crochet square as the front of a stunning crochet cushion. Alternatively, you can make four of them and join them to create a blanket. In fact, this is one of four different designs intended to go together to create an afghan. The other three crochet squares are also advanced crochet patterns. Have a lot of fun with this one and impress anyone who sees your work....

This resource is an introduction to tapestry needles for crochet enthusiasts and centers on information that is relevant specifically to crochet projects. This information also would be helpful for knitters who might want to use tapestry needles to perform the same general sorts of tasks that crocheters would, using the same sorts of materials and supplies. Due to this, it’s difficult to conclusively say that one is better than the other, so just use whichever one suits your needs best....