What You'll Need tree trunk (any recently deceased tree with a trunk diameter of a foot or more should suffice) a few wooden planks (for the seat of the bench; the length of the planks will determine the length of the bench) chainsaw electric drill or...
Tier lll Deutz Diesel D2001 L04l. Portafill 4000T Self Contained Track Mounted Trommel. 14x5 Removable Drum, Direct Drive Rotary Screen. Portafill is a Leading Manufacturer and this machine is ideal for those smaller jobs.
Because I love growing a variety of peppers and usually have more than I know what to do with, I use homegrown cayennes that have been capped, sliced down the middle, and dried in a dehydrator for several hours.
Use the remaining thin top rods to weave up the posts to the approximate height of the fully-grown plant you're wishing to trellis. Any harvested branches can be loosely bundled and dried in your barn or garage with good air circulation.
You can do this or use more twigs to create a solid base.) Step 4: Build up the box log-cabin style, alternating one 9-inch-long, 1/2-inch-diameter piece per short side and then one 18-inch-long piece per long side.
Employ these simple, homemade baskets throughout the year to collect your harvest, gather eggs or do do numerous other homestead tasks. I used a large chicken wire because I have a ton on hand, but a smaller hex or square wire garden mesh would be easier...
Inspired by the three-sisters garden, this Southwest-style bowl is perfect for storing dried peppers or other produce. Gourds have been used worldwide for centuries. Wear gloves, safety glasses and a dust mask while cleaning the exterior and cutting and...
Dried flowers or leaves can be added during the blending process. Step 4: Prepare Your Workspace Select a table or counter space where you'll be processing the paper. When I first started papermaking, I made it from recycled paper, but later moved to...
Let soak overnight Step 2 Patricia Lehnhardt Place a few stones or glass pebbles in the bottom of each cup. Fill each container (your tea cups, glasses or bowls) to within 1/2 inch of the top with potting soil.
Beeswax 4 to 5 chocolate chips (see note below) 20 to 25 drops peppermint essential oil Preparation Place sunflower oil, castor oil, chocolate chips and beeswax in a small heat proof container.
Step 6 Either run a length of rope through the loops and tie around your waist or attach hooks and secure to your belt or belt loops. When you come to the end of the piece of raffia, pull the needle under to make three to four stitches and trim.
However, even with a few arguments, someone's mind wandering and someone else suddenly deciding they're done helping, making soap with children can be a rewarding project for all. Scrub-a-dub-dub! Your children can get squeaky clean with their own homemade...
Lay your fabric on an ironing board or another smooth surface. Step 3 Emily Lawrence Mendoza Carefully press the iron over the piece of plastic so that it touches the whole shape at once.
Lavender Printing Add color and perhaps some scent to your package by using herbs to color the wrapping paper. The process of making a decorative lid is simplified by using a canning-jar lid.
Chocolate eggs, plastic eggs filled with small gifts, and tiny plastic straw nests filled with jellybeans were part of the game, along with hard-boiled eggs, generally dipped in artificial dyes from the dime store.
« More of The Craft Hub » Tags autumn , craft , decor , decoration , fall , Lists , pumkins , pumpkin These fabric pumpkins are a quick craft to help you get into the fun of the season.
With several weeks of curing, the soy protein oxidizes to create a long lasting bond between the pigment and the fabric. Long before my childhood experiments came the Mali tradition of mud cloth, called bogolanfini.
The most common and safest mordants are alum and iron. Whisk in 1/2 teaspoon gum Arabic while the ink is still warm so it dissolves easily, and let it cool. Make your own colored inks from plant materials to use in art and craft projects.
A fun craft for both kids and adults, these simple bowls can be given as gifts for Mother's Day. Step 2 Patricia Lehnhardt Mix equal parts flour and water. I used about 1/4 cup of each for the small bowls, adding a bit more water to get the right thickness.
In these particular soaps, I find the ginger and green tea settling to be quite beautiful. Step 3 Pour melted soap over the top of the ginger and add in six to seven drops of essential oil per bar.
The chemical reaction will also produce strong fumes for a few moments, which you should avoid breathing in. Add the warm coconut oil, along with the remaining oils to your slow cooker, turned on low heat.
Directions on how to infuse coconut oil can be found on The Nerdy Farm Wife . Honey Preparation In a heat-proof glass jar or recycled tin can, combine the coconut oil and beeswax. If you'd like a firmer texture, just remelt and add another 1 to 2 teaspoons...
I have loved this trailer, and never really realized how unique it is until I decided to sell it. It has so many additional features, beginning with the 6' carpeted, paneled tack room! I have yet to come across another small horse trailer that has so...
These wreathes are a perfect gift for every holiday hostess. What farmhouse cook doesn't love something that's both festive and useful in the kitchen? Depending on the size of your wreath frame and the length of your cut herbs, you might need more bundles.
It will melt upon skin contact and seem a bit oily at first, but will absorb within minutes. Spoon the hand cream into glass jars for storage. Let the bowl, spoon and beaters soak in the soapy water for 10 to 15 minutes, then wash and rinse as usual.
Strain through a muslin cloth, squeezing out as much milk as possible from the crumbled beans. Experiment with those you find or plant on your farm. Place it on a smooth glass or marble surface, and grind into a fine powder with a glass muller.