From: The Martha Stewart Show which aired on February 2, 2009
Pendant
Tools and Materials
Template
24-gauge gold-plated wire
Wire cutter
Needle-nose pliers
Ruler
Size 17 knitting needle
Eight 3 mm crystal beads
Eight 4 mm crystal beads
Nine 5 mm crystal beads
Four 6 mm crystal beads
Cording or chain for necklace
Pendant How-To
1. Cut a 7-inch piece of wire. Fold the piece in half, and make a point at the fold with needle-nose pliers.
2. Measure 1 1/2 inches from the point and, using a knitting needle, wrap the wire around to make half of heart shape. Repeat the same process on the other side to end up with a double teardrop. Pull sides apart and form into a heart shape.
3. Start beading on one of the ends of the wire. Thread two of each size bead in the following order to create a gradation of bead sizes from the heart's center to its point: 3 mm beads, 4 mm beads, 5 mm beads, 6 mm beads, 5 mm beads, 4 mm beads, 3 mm beads. Repeat process on other side of heart.
4. With needle-nose pliers, squeeze the wire ends together and slide a 5 mm bead over both ends. Fold ends of wire up to secure and snip off excess wire.
5. Thread pendant onto cording or chain.
Bracelet
Tools and Materials
Bead cord
2 crimp beads
Bracelet clasp
Forty 3 mm crystal beads
Twenty-four 4 mm crystal beads
Twenty-four 5 mm crystal beads
Twelve 6 mm crystal beads
Bracelet How-To
1. Cut an 18-inch piece of wire. Thread a crimp bead and a clasp onto the wire and loop wire around to thread back through crimp bead. Crimp with crimping pliers. Tip: Brush nail glue on crimp bead to secure.
2. Thread beads onto wire in the following order: Ten 3 mm, Six 4 mm, Six 5 mm, Six 6 mm, Six 5 mm, Six 4 mm, Twenty 3 mm, Six 4 mm, Six 5 mm, Six 6 mm, Six 5 mm, Six 4 mm, Ten 3 mm
3. Attach other half of clasp to wire using a crimp bead and crimping pliers. Cut off excess wire.
Resources
To purchase the Crystallized-Swarovski Elements featured in the segment, visit swarovski-crystallized.com. All gold-filled jewelry pieces, jewelry tools, and supplies are from myrontoback.com.
Click through our Valentine's Day Ideas photo gallery and sign up for our Valentine's Day Workshop for more creative ideas.
Source: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/heart-pendant?lnc=38f9cf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aRCRD&rsc=showmain_tv_the-martha-stewart-show
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Valentine M&P Project using 3D Molds
What you will need:
Opaque Melt and Pour soap base
Clear Melt and Pour soap base
2 Different Non-Bleeding Colorants, Pinks or Reds
Glitter
Rubber Heart Embedding Mold
3-D Round MoldFragrance
Spray Bottle filled with Rubbing Alcohol
Directions:
1. Cut up and melt about 5 ounces of the Opaque melt and pour. Separate into 2 containers and color each with one of the 2 colors. We did one with Non-Bleeding Red Liquid and the other with Red/Blue Mica.
Note: you do not need to fragrance these. You will have some soap left over and they will work best with other projects if left unscented.
2. Pour this into the Rubber Embedding Heart mold. Doing half the hearts one color and the other half the other color.
3. Set this aside to harden. Do not put into fridge as we want our layers and embeds to adhere well. We also need to slice these and frozen/cold soap does not slice well.Once you have given the hearts time to harden, you can go to the next step.
4. Disassemble the 3-D mold and lay flat on counter. You can prop the molds if needed to keep flat.
5. Cut up and melt some clear Melt and Pour (this you can and should fragrance) and pour a little into each half of the 3-D mold. Wait for this to thicken and get a nice sturdy skin.
6. While you are waiting you can un-mold the little hearts. These are too thick to fit into the 3-D molds evenly. You will need to slice them up into thinner pieces. Lay them flat on one side to slice. If you put the point down and slice it will get smooshed and not look like a heart.
7. Once the clear soap pour has hardened, spray it with rubbing alcohol and place a heart or two on top of the clear. Spray again with alcohol.
8. Pour another little layer of clear soap to cover the hearts and "glue" the pink embedding hearts into place. Make sure the molds are not filled all the way to the top though.
9. Once this has hardened, you can give it another squirt with alcohol and sprinkle a little layer of glitter onto the soap if you want to get festive.
10. Assemble the molds and put on the rubber bands. There should be a little gap between the two halves. The two halves should not meet each other.
11. Get the rest of your Opaque soap (remelting if needed) and add your fragrance to this as well.
12. Squirt down into the closed mold with alcohol 1 to 2 times then pour in your opaque soap.
13. Stop when the soap comes just above the top, tip the mold side to side and give it a few good taps on the counter. This helps remove any air bubbles that get trapped in the mold. Then fill the mold up the rest of the way. If you fill it all the way it gives you a nice "stump" that comes in handy for un-molding the soap later.
14. Set soap aside to cool. Again, since these are doing double pours and embedding, you do not want to put the soap in the fridge/freezer.
15. Once the soap has cooled (ideally overnight) you can unmold it. Use the little stump at top to help wriggle the soap out.
16. The soap will have a little ring around it where the two halves of the mold came together. You can get a small sharp knife and carefully slice this off.
17. Spray with alcohol to get rid of any unwanted fingerprints.
18. You are finished! Give the soap to someone you love or put it into your own shower to make sure you start every day with a smile on your face.
Source: http://soap-queen.blogspot.com/2009/01/valentine-m-project-using-3d-molds.html
Opaque Melt and Pour soap base
Clear Melt and Pour soap base
2 Different Non-Bleeding Colorants, Pinks or Reds
Glitter
Rubber Heart Embedding Mold
3-D Round MoldFragrance
Spray Bottle filled with Rubbing Alcohol
Directions:
1. Cut up and melt about 5 ounces of the Opaque melt and pour. Separate into 2 containers and color each with one of the 2 colors. We did one with Non-Bleeding Red Liquid and the other with Red/Blue Mica.
Note: you do not need to fragrance these. You will have some soap left over and they will work best with other projects if left unscented.
2. Pour this into the Rubber Embedding Heart mold. Doing half the hearts one color and the other half the other color.
3. Set this aside to harden. Do not put into fridge as we want our layers and embeds to adhere well. We also need to slice these and frozen/cold soap does not slice well.Once you have given the hearts time to harden, you can go to the next step.
4. Disassemble the 3-D mold and lay flat on counter. You can prop the molds if needed to keep flat.
5. Cut up and melt some clear Melt and Pour (this you can and should fragrance) and pour a little into each half of the 3-D mold. Wait for this to thicken and get a nice sturdy skin.
6. While you are waiting you can un-mold the little hearts. These are too thick to fit into the 3-D molds evenly. You will need to slice them up into thinner pieces. Lay them flat on one side to slice. If you put the point down and slice it will get smooshed and not look like a heart.
7. Once the clear soap pour has hardened, spray it with rubbing alcohol and place a heart or two on top of the clear. Spray again with alcohol.
8. Pour another little layer of clear soap to cover the hearts and "glue" the pink embedding hearts into place. Make sure the molds are not filled all the way to the top though.
9. Once this has hardened, you can give it another squirt with alcohol and sprinkle a little layer of glitter onto the soap if you want to get festive.
10. Assemble the molds and put on the rubber bands. There should be a little gap between the two halves. The two halves should not meet each other.
11. Get the rest of your Opaque soap (remelting if needed) and add your fragrance to this as well.
12. Squirt down into the closed mold with alcohol 1 to 2 times then pour in your opaque soap.
13. Stop when the soap comes just above the top, tip the mold side to side and give it a few good taps on the counter. This helps remove any air bubbles that get trapped in the mold. Then fill the mold up the rest of the way. If you fill it all the way it gives you a nice "stump" that comes in handy for un-molding the soap later.
14. Set soap aside to cool. Again, since these are doing double pours and embedding, you do not want to put the soap in the fridge/freezer.
15. Once the soap has cooled (ideally overnight) you can unmold it. Use the little stump at top to help wriggle the soap out.
16. The soap will have a little ring around it where the two halves of the mold came together. You can get a small sharp knife and carefully slice this off.
17. Spray with alcohol to get rid of any unwanted fingerprints.
18. You are finished! Give the soap to someone you love or put it into your own shower to make sure you start every day with a smile on your face.
Source: http://soap-queen.blogspot.com/2009/01/valentine-m-project-using-3d-molds.html
Monday, February 2, 2009
Aromatherapy for hair loss | the treatment | essential oils
What Aromatherapy Contains?
Aromatherapy, dates way back to the Egyptians, has been used for many centuries for variant purposes relating to the human body. Concentrated extracts from flowers, leaves and roots of different plants to help in the regeneration of the human body are used by Aromatherapy.
Effective Hair Loss Treatment
From the time when humans have had hair, hair loss has been a trouble and in many cases hair loss can be treated quite successfully with Aromatherapy. To attain varying degrees of success, specific oils such as cedar wood, lavender, rosemary and thyme have been used to treat alopecia
for many years.
The Treatment
It has been revealed that during Aromatherapy, covering the scalp with a towel after massaging a specific blend of oils into the bald areas of the scalp for two minutes each evening will aid the amalgamation of these oils and further any improvements.
Based on various scientific experiments carried out in connection with this type of treatment it was found that 44% of volunteers noted considerable improvements. You will need the following essential oils to help you treat
Alopecia:
* 2 drop - Thyme
* 2 drops - Atlas cedar wood
* 3 drops - Lavender
* 3 drops - Rosemary
You will also need the following carrier oils:
* Jojoba oil - ½ teaspoon
* Grapeseed oil - 4 teaspoons
The treatment for Aromatherapy is as follows with the above oils. Mix the essential oils after measuring them into a small glass jar, then add the carrier oils and mix it all systematically.
Two minutes after applying the Rub mixture of oils into your scalp, massage it in thoroughly every night and cover your head in a warm towel after giving your scalp this treatment.
The further essential oils considered suitable for hair loss in Aromatherapy are as follows:
* Bay
* Cedarwood
* Grapefruit
* Jojoba oil
* Lavender
* Lemon
* Rosemary
* Roman Chamomile
* Ylang Ylang
Further Treatments
In addition to Aromatherapy, further treatments are also there. Take rinse water or a good vegetable oil and add 2 drops of a chosen essential oil to either of them. Massaging into the scalp is also necessary in this treatment. Enfold the hair in cling film then place a warm towel around it. Put down it on for 2 to 3 hours, or if you can, overnight. Using a very mild shampoo, shampoo the hair as usual. The sebum balance of your hair is not damaged by the mild shampoo. To stimulate the circulation in the scalp and improve hair.
Stimulating the scalp and hair follicles with blending bay and lavender essential oil helps your hair remain healthy during Aromatherapy. Before rubbing this mixture into the scalp, add six drops of above oils to four ounces of warm carrier oil such as almond, soybean or sesame oil. You must allow it to absorb for 20 minutes. The regularly used shampoo can be added with three drops of bay essential oil before washing the hair.
Some tips
If you suffer from high blood pressure a void rosemary oil or use it infrequently. If you have sensitive skin keep lemon and grapefruit doses low, as they may source some frustration. Do not surpass any of the quantities of essential oils during Aromatherapy.
About the Author
Alien writes for Baldness cure . He also writes for hair care tips and skin care tips
Source: ArticleTrader.com
Aromatherapy, dates way back to the Egyptians, has been used for many centuries for variant purposes relating to the human body. Concentrated extracts from flowers, leaves and roots of different plants to help in the regeneration of the human body are used by Aromatherapy.
Effective Hair Loss Treatment
From the time when humans have had hair, hair loss has been a trouble and in many cases hair loss can be treated quite successfully with Aromatherapy. To attain varying degrees of success, specific oils such as cedar wood, lavender, rosemary and thyme have been used to treat alopecia
for many years.
The Treatment
It has been revealed that during Aromatherapy, covering the scalp with a towel after massaging a specific blend of oils into the bald areas of the scalp for two minutes each evening will aid the amalgamation of these oils and further any improvements.
Based on various scientific experiments carried out in connection with this type of treatment it was found that 44% of volunteers noted considerable improvements. You will need the following essential oils to help you treat
Alopecia:
* 2 drop - Thyme
* 2 drops - Atlas cedar wood
* 3 drops - Lavender
* 3 drops - Rosemary
You will also need the following carrier oils:
* Jojoba oil - ½ teaspoon
* Grapeseed oil - 4 teaspoons
The treatment for Aromatherapy is as follows with the above oils. Mix the essential oils after measuring them into a small glass jar, then add the carrier oils and mix it all systematically.
Two minutes after applying the Rub mixture of oils into your scalp, massage it in thoroughly every night and cover your head in a warm towel after giving your scalp this treatment.
The further essential oils considered suitable for hair loss in Aromatherapy are as follows:
* Bay
* Cedarwood
* Grapefruit
* Jojoba oil
* Lavender
* Lemon
* Rosemary
* Roman Chamomile
* Ylang Ylang
Further Treatments
In addition to Aromatherapy, further treatments are also there. Take rinse water or a good vegetable oil and add 2 drops of a chosen essential oil to either of them. Massaging into the scalp is also necessary in this treatment. Enfold the hair in cling film then place a warm towel around it. Put down it on for 2 to 3 hours, or if you can, overnight. Using a very mild shampoo, shampoo the hair as usual. The sebum balance of your hair is not damaged by the mild shampoo. To stimulate the circulation in the scalp and improve hair.
Stimulating the scalp and hair follicles with blending bay and lavender essential oil helps your hair remain healthy during Aromatherapy. Before rubbing this mixture into the scalp, add six drops of above oils to four ounces of warm carrier oil such as almond, soybean or sesame oil. You must allow it to absorb for 20 minutes. The regularly used shampoo can be added with three drops of bay essential oil before washing the hair.
Some tips
If you suffer from high blood pressure a void rosemary oil or use it infrequently. If you have sensitive skin keep lemon and grapefruit doses low, as they may source some frustration. Do not surpass any of the quantities of essential oils during Aromatherapy.
About the Author
Alien writes for Baldness cure . He also writes for hair care tips and skin care tips
Source: ArticleTrader.com
Sunday, February 1, 2009
How to Make a Ribbon Rose (English Version)
You know that a bouquet of long stem red roses die so quickly in addition of being so expensive. What not give your sweetie a bouquet of red roses made out of ribbon for Valentine's Day? Here is a clip from You Tube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN_b3nT4uvk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN_b3nT4uvk&feature=related
Raspberry Truffle Lotion Bars
It may seem a little early for Valentine's recipes, but if you ask me, it's always a great time for love! Besides, Valentine's Day is about a month away, and you may need some extra time to plan out that perfect valentine. These sweetly scented Lotion Bars look adorable when they are made with our Heart Shaped Soap Molds, and make great gifts for your special valentines. Made with aromatic Cocoa Butter, skin nourishing Passion Flower Oil, and a touch of candy sweet Fragrance, Raspberry Truffle Lotion Bars make a decadent treat for thirsty winter skin.
Raspberry Truffle Lotion Bars
Makes about four 2.5 ounce bars
Ingredients::
1 1/2 ounces Beeswax
1 teaspoon Red Jojoba Wax Beads
*4 ounces Cocoa Butter
2 ounces Babasssu Oil
1 ounce Red Raspberry Seed Oil
1 ounce Passion Flower (Maracuja) Oil
1/4 ounce Raspberry Truffles Fragrance Oil*
Special Equipment Needed: 1 Heart Shaped Soap Mold
Directions
In a double boiler, gently melt Beeswax, Jojoba Wax Beads, Babassu Oil, and Cocoa Butter completely. After the oils and waxes are melted, remove them from heat and allow them to cool for a few moments before adding the Passion Flower Oil and Red Raspberry Seed Oil. Stir the mixture well, then add the Raspberry Truffles Fragrance Oil. Carefully pour the mixture into four cavities of the Soap Mold, initially leaving about 1/4 inch of space in each cavity. Split any remaining mixture between the four cavities. Allow the bars to cool completely before attempting to remove them from the molds. I don't recommend forcing them to cool with a freezer or refrigerator, as this could cause the bars to crack.
Usage & Packaging
Lotion Bars can be rubbed directly onto dry skin. Doing so after a shower or bath can help to replenish moisture and form a protective barrier over the skin. Lotion Bars can be stored in small airtight tins or plastic containers. When giving them as gifts, try packaging them in Small Cello Bags, as pictured above. Tiny red heart stickers look adorable polka dotted on the package, but these bags can also be embellished with ribbons, paper, or other crafty goodies.
*For a more natural product, these Lotion Bars can be left unscented. The rich aroma of Cocoa Butter in the recipe, combined with the slight fatty aroma of Raspberry Seed Oil will create a subtle, pleasant scent. The Jojoba Wax Beads can also be removed from the recipe, and replaced with additional Beeswax. To add a natural color to your Lotion Bars, try infusing 1/2 teaspoon of Alkanet Root Powder in the warm oils.
Source: http://www.naturalbeautyworkshop.com/my_weblog/2009/01/raspberry-truffle-lotion-bars.html
Raspberry Truffle Lotion Bars
Makes about four 2.5 ounce bars
Ingredients::
1 1/2 ounces Beeswax
1 teaspoon Red Jojoba Wax Beads
*4 ounces Cocoa Butter
2 ounces Babasssu Oil
1 ounce Red Raspberry Seed Oil
1 ounce Passion Flower (Maracuja) Oil
1/4 ounce Raspberry Truffles Fragrance Oil*
Special Equipment Needed: 1 Heart Shaped Soap Mold
Directions
In a double boiler, gently melt Beeswax, Jojoba Wax Beads, Babassu Oil, and Cocoa Butter completely. After the oils and waxes are melted, remove them from heat and allow them to cool for a few moments before adding the Passion Flower Oil and Red Raspberry Seed Oil. Stir the mixture well, then add the Raspberry Truffles Fragrance Oil. Carefully pour the mixture into four cavities of the Soap Mold, initially leaving about 1/4 inch of space in each cavity. Split any remaining mixture between the four cavities. Allow the bars to cool completely before attempting to remove them from the molds. I don't recommend forcing them to cool with a freezer or refrigerator, as this could cause the bars to crack.
Usage & Packaging
Lotion Bars can be rubbed directly onto dry skin. Doing so after a shower or bath can help to replenish moisture and form a protective barrier over the skin. Lotion Bars can be stored in small airtight tins or plastic containers. When giving them as gifts, try packaging them in Small Cello Bags, as pictured above. Tiny red heart stickers look adorable polka dotted on the package, but these bags can also be embellished with ribbons, paper, or other crafty goodies.
*For a more natural product, these Lotion Bars can be left unscented. The rich aroma of Cocoa Butter in the recipe, combined with the slight fatty aroma of Raspberry Seed Oil will create a subtle, pleasant scent. The Jojoba Wax Beads can also be removed from the recipe, and replaced with additional Beeswax. To add a natural color to your Lotion Bars, try infusing 1/2 teaspoon of Alkanet Root Powder in the warm oils.
Source: http://www.naturalbeautyworkshop.com/my_weblog/2009/01/raspberry-truffle-lotion-bars.html
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