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That is why if you want to make sure your photos look their best – it is important to be able to edit them. Although you may have heard about how complicated editing photos can be OR even had some bad experiences of your own with various photo editors – you may rest assured that it will be different with Movavi Photo Editor for Mac. No Experience Required Unlike other photo editors that tend to be designed for professionals who have considerable amounts of experience; Movavi Photo Editor for Mac focuses on being much more accessible....

In antique jewelry, it was common for a gypsy setting to have a star shape surrounding the gemstone. The star was formed with a graver (a commonly used jeweler’s tool). This tool pushed the metal around the stone to form prongs. Dealers and collectors alternatively refer to this style as a star setting and less frequently as a graver setting. Some of the prongs or metalwork in this type of antique setting can look crude....

It comes with everything you need, including brightly colored string and pretty pushpins. No hammer or nails are necessary, you simply push the pins into the foam canvases (three 8.5-inch square canvases are included) to create cool designs. There are patterns included to make a heart, peace sign or “hi” message, but you can also let your creativity loose and create anything you can dream up. It’s recommended for ages 10 and up....

Best Acrylic Technique: Will Kemp Art School “Along with a variety of videos on proper color mixing, Will will also set you up with a series of painting tutorials.” Best Watercolor for Beginners: Beginners Watercolors on Udemy “Created by Nicola A. Blakemore, the course includes four hours of on-demand video, and you can even access the course materials on your TV.” Best History: In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting From The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) “You will be assigned readings to give context to the larger cultural, intellectual, and historical happenings that shaped these artists....

Evolutions of Jigsaw and Sabre Saw The portable power tool we now know as a jigsaw—or a sabre saw—evolved from the small stationary power saw known as a scroll saw. A traditional scroll saw is a tabletop tool that has a reciprocating blade that is secured at both ends and moves up and down. Early variations on the scroll saw had blades that were fixed on one side only. This variation was referred to as a jig saw....

Learn the differences between the two, how to work each stitch without confusing them, and then try them out for yourself! Positioning the Working Thread These two stitches are worked almost exactly the same way, but there’s one major difference: the position of the working thread. Outline Stitch In the examples, the top line of stitching is outline stitch. As you work this stitch from left to right, always keep the working thread above the line of stitching....

The Birth of the Standing Liberty Quarter World War I was raging in Europe, and at home industrial technology continued to advance at a breakneck pace. A style of artistic construction called Art Nouveau, characterized by elegant, flowing lines, and new freedoms of expression, reached its peak of popularity in America. The musty old conservative ethic of the long Victorian Era finally breathed its last gasps. Surely placing a topless Miss Liberty with her right breast exposed on the coinage of the United States would be okay since we’re an enlightened nation....

Summer necklines on many blouses and shirts cause the same problem. Often, people think the blouse will cover the bra straps, but they spend the whole day tugging and pulling at it trying to hide the evidence. A popular solution is having a friend gather the two straps to the middle of your back and pin them together, but that’s just a temporary fix that definitely isn’t fail-safe. If the safety pin accidentally opens, a stab in the back isn’t fun....

Look at your projects and decide which tools you will need, adding tools to your collection as you develop or expand your miniature woodworking skills. The razor saw isn’t designed to cut through large pieces of wood, so isn’t practical for dollhouse builders, except for its many uses in cutting trim and moldings. Push drills are used only for drilling. Another consideration for mini drills is the size of the chuck (or holder) for the drill bits....

Here are 12 excellent card and board games, several of which focus on the business aspect of railroads. For 2 to 5 players, ages 8 and up. Designed by Alan R. Moon, published by Days of Wonder. For 3 to 6 players, ages 12 and up. Designed by Martin Wallace, published by Mayfair Games (Steam) and Eagle Games (Age of Steam). For 2 to 6 players, ages 12 and up....

Since the 15th century, the term “nap” in sewing has referred to a special pile given to cloth. Pile refers to raised fibers that are there on purpose, rather than as a by-product of producing the cloth. In this case, the nap is woven into the cloth, often by weaving loops into the fabric, which can then be cut or left intact. Carpets, rugs, velvet, velour, and velveteen are made by interlacing a secondary yarn through woven cloth, creating a nap or pile....

How Do the Reeds Get on the Edge of the Coin? Those small grooves that you find on the edge of a coin are usually added during the striking process. Coin dies produce the obverse and the reverse of the coin. To hold the coin securely during the striking process, a metal collar that is the exact diameter of the finished coin is placed in between the two coin dies. At the United States Mint, the collar is only 1/5000 of an inch wider than the diameter of the coin die....

Understanding Scale If you’re trying to determine what scale model train you should buy, start by learning the different options you have. Scales are expressed as a proportion to the prototype. For example, the HO scale is 1:87, so an HO-scale item is 1/87 the size of the actual full-size equipment. This translates to 0.138 inch to 1 foot. In addition to scale, model trains and other pieces may be the standard gauge or narrow gauge, which refers to the scaled width of the railway track....

You can even just work a single granny square with many rounds into a square blanket. Add an amigurumi toy in the middle to make it a baby lovey blanket. Or work it so large that it drapes over your bed. The options are seemingly endless for making granny square blankets. Granny Square Scrubby from Picot Pals Granny Square Fingerless Gloves from Emma Wilkinson via Ravelry Granny Square Scarf from Tiny Sheep via Ravelry Granny Square Crochet Hat Pattern from Meg Kealey (Myers) via Ravelry Granny Square Crochet Purse, $6....

All of these coins are legal tender and of standard weight and composition. They are circulating commemorative coins to be used in daily commerce. Each state was responsible for creating a design for its quarter and approved by the governor of that state. The Secretary of the Treasury approved the final designs. The United States Mint facility in Denver and Philadelphia produced coins for circulation, while the facility in San Francisco produces Proof coins made for collectors....

Unlike traditional embroidery, punch needle doesn’t require lots of different stitch techniques. You just push the punch needle tool (and yarn or thread) through the fabric for each stitch. The process takes a little practice, but once you get it, you’ll be stitching faster than ever and creating fun textures with embroidery! DIY Rug Hook Pillow from Sugar and Cloth Autumn Bouquet Embroidery Pattern, $5, Suter Design Co. Drawing With Yarn eBook, $10, Homeday Studio Punch Time Punch Needle Inspiration from Hobby Lobby Floral No....

This article will look into some of the best but hidden features of Windows 10. If you are a Windows 10 user, these tips will help you enhance your performance and if you are using an earlier version of Windows, probably you may want to upgrade to Windows 10! Virtual Desktops in Windows 10 Task View is now popular as VD — Virtual Desktop. With Windows 10, you can create many desktops and run applications from each one individually....

All of these sewing patterns for babies include written sewing directions, diagrams or photos of the process, and any pattern pieces that you need to complete the project. Most are perfect for even a beginner sewist and will help improve your skills with fun and useful projects perfect for baby and mom. Vintage Handkerchief Baby Burp Cloths from Polkadot Chair Easy DIY Baby Headband from Coral and Co. Simple Triangle Baby Bib from Simple Simon and Company Free Baby Hat Sewing Pattern from Coral and Co....