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How do you design your own Nerf gun?

Kids play the “Build-A-Blaster” Flash game using just a computer mouse. After starting, they use the mouse to click on arrows to look through official Nerf guns. Once they find a gun that they like, they can click on part of the gun and drag it up to the building window. Some of the pieces that they can use include a stock, grip and barrel.\nThe Nerf guns are broken up into series for easy viewing. Some of the series of Nerf guns include the N-Strike Elite, the Drag Tag and the Vortex. Under each series, there are several other guns that fall into that series. For example, under the Drag T..

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How can you make your own vuvuzela?

Purchase and prepare the batPurchase a plastic baseball bat, and cut the end off with a kitchen knife. Tidy up the end of the bat with a pair of scissors. Next, cut vertical slits into the end of the bat so that they open outward like flower petals.Cut a hole in the bottom of the bat handle and insert the plastic mouthpieceUse scissors to gouge out a hole in end of the handle of the bat. Insert the plastic mouthpiece from the party favor horn, and glue it in place. Allow the glue to dry before proceeding to the next step.Form the bell and decorate the vuvuzelaCut the bottom of a plastic cup to..

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How do you tie-dye a shirt?

Wash the shirtWash the shirt before dying.Prepare the working spaceLay a plastic sheet over the area to protect it from the dye.Tie the shirtLay the shirt on a flat surface. Tie parts of the shirt with rubber bands or string to make different shapes.Prepare the dyePut on rubber gloves to protect your hands. Prepare the dye. The specific preparation depends on the type of dye your are using. For instance, some dyes require you to soak the shirt in a bucket while other dyes can be prepared and placed in a spray bottle. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the label. Pre-treat the shirt..

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How to make sock crafts?

In order to make sock puppets, a few supplies should be gathered. Ribbed socks, cardboard, plastic craft eyes, adhesive, feather boas, pom-poms, puffy paint and any other embellishments will be used to create the puppets. The craft eyes should be glued near the toe of the sock and should be left to dry before continuing the rest of the puppet. Puffy paint can be used to create eyelashes, eyebrows, a nose and a mouth on the puppet. A nose can also be created using a pom-pom. If desired, a feather boa can be added to the puppet in the area of the head, where the toe of the sock is. There is no l..

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What are some good guitar barre chord charts?

The E Shape barre chord chart is formed through the E major open position chord with the high E, low E and B strings covered by the barre, states the FretJam website. The A Shape barre chord is formed through the A major and minor shapes with the D, B and G strings covered by the barre.

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How do you find out the value of a buffalo nickel with no date?

The once-common buffalo nickels all had dates at one point, but the raised date area of the coins often wore off over years of use. The date is normally located on the bottom left corner of the coin on the already raised shoulder of the Native American figure. This elevates the date above the rest of the coin so that it is one of the first areas to experience wear during circulation.\nIf only the last two or three digits of the coin are visible, the coin may be worth up to 20 percent of its current market value, according to About.com. If the first digits are still visible, the coin may be wor..

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How do you make a pop-up tent for a doll or pet?

Gather the materialsAcquire a mini-tent pattern. Buy 1 yard of fabric for the tent and 1/2 yard for the flooring. Purchase extra fabric for four corner tabs of 3 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches each and 16 pole tabs of 3 inches by 2 1/2 inches. Wash and iron the fabric prior to cutting it. Cut the fabric Trace the pattern on pattern paper. Cut the pattern pieces, and pin them on the fabric. Cut the fabric according to the pattern. Now, cut out the corner tab pieces and the pieces for the pole tabs. Stitch the tentSew the piece for the door panel, right side up, to the right side down part of the fa..

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How do you play "RollerCoaster Tycoon"?

The player must balance the intensity and types of rides to match the varying preferences of visitors. Some visitors have high nausea-tolerance levels and prefer high-intensity rides. Other visitors prefer slower, gentler rides.\nThe player hires handymen, mechanics, security guards and entertainers to perform maintenance and upkeep on the park and to entertain guests and prevent vandalism. Players must strategically place food stalls, concession stands, bathrooms and information kiosks for visitors to use. Efficient planning of pathways is important so that visitors do not get lost. Garbage c..

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How can you learn to make an afghan snowflake?

To follow Art of Tangle's snowflake afghan crochet pattern, it is necessary to first decipher the abbreviations used in the pattern so that the crafter can follow the instructions. The Craft Yarn Council explains the various abbreviations commonly used in crochet patterns and provides line drawings to illustrate the explanations.\nOnce the crafter has learned to decode the instructions for Art of Tangle's snowflake afghan pattern, the next step is learning to make each of the five crochet stitches needed. John Wiley and Son's, publisher of the various "For Dummies" books has an ..

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What was the first gun game?

In the 1960s, Ralph Baer invented the Brown Box which used a rifle that was made for a video game. The Brown Box later became the Magnavox Odyssey, which is considered the original console gaming system. It wasn't until 1975 when the first video game that actually showed a gun in the game appeared. This was an arcade game called "Gun Fight."

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