Hobbies and Games

Refine Search

What is S80 silver?

Silver produced for sale in either the European Union or the United States requires several hallmarks that identify the product's origin and composition. The most important of these hallmarks is "925." 925 indicates that the item meets the requirements for sterling silver. 925 refers to the fact that 925 of every 1000 parts of the product, by weight, are pure silver. 925 is an officially recognized mark used by silversmiths worldwide.\nS80 is not an official mark at all, and no legitimate silversmiths stamp their products with this hallmark. While items with the S80 mark frequently contai..

Continue Reading

In what game does the Vault 101 jumpsuit appear?

In the game, the purpose of Vault 101 was to study the long-term effects of isolation on a small group of people for several generations. This is also the home of the Lone Wanderer, the name given to the player's character by various nonplayer characters. Eventually, the Lone Wanderer's father departs on a quest to bring purified water to the vault, and the player is given a quest to follow. The main quest line starts after the Lone Wanderer steps outside the vault for the first time.

Continue Reading

What are some things to do with old T-shirts?

T-shirts can be turned into re-purposed clothing, such as vests, pajama pants, tunics, tank tops and halter tops. T-shirts are cut and used to decorate clothing with fringe embellishments. They can also be used to make skirts, color block maxi dresses, yoga pants, leggings or leg warmers. Add lace, flowers or bows to existing shirts for an updated and customized look.\nT-shirt material is used to make clothing accessories, as well. It partners well with metal fasteners, wooden beads or other embellishments to make creative bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Another idea is to use the material ..

Continue Reading

How do you crochet scrubbies?

To crochet a circular pad, place a slip knot on the hook. Chain four stitches and slip stitch in the first chain to form a foundation ring. For the first round, chain three (which counts as one double crochet) and double crochet 11 more times in the ring. Join the round with a slip stitch in the third chain.\nFor round two, chain two (which counts as a half double crochet) and half double crochet in the same stitch as joining. Continue around the circle with two half double crochet in each double crochet. Join the round with a slip stitch and fasten off.\nMake two identical circles. To join th..

Continue Reading

What Ashton Drake dolls have been discontinued?

Cool as a Cucumber is one of the most popular retired Ashton Drake dolls as of 2015. This Caucasian baby boy doll with realistic features and auburn hair was designed by doll artist Titus Tomescu. The doll comes with green-rimmed sunglasses, green striped swimming trunks with a white drawstring, and a beach towel featuring the image of a cartoon cucumber, also wearing sunglasses and giving a thumbs-up sign. On the towel in green lettering above and below the central image is the phrase "cool as a cucumber."\nBaby Raven Wing is another popular retired Ashton Drake doll. This is a Native America..

Continue Reading

What scale are matchbox cars?

Although the size of a real car is 64 times the size of a die-cast car, a car has 26,2144 times the volume of a die-cast car. The length of the car is considered on a linear scale, but the volume is measured in three dimensions. This volume is equal to 64 cubed, which causes the exponential increase. Mattel, the company that owns the Matchbox brand, also makes models of cars, boats, soldiers, aircraft and ships at scales ranging from 1:12 to 1:700.

Continue Reading

Where can you download a free full version of Happy Wheels?

Only the developer's official site features the full version of "Happy Wheels." Other websites license a partial version of the game. This partial version includes a selection of featured levels and characters. To play with user-generated levels or the full selection of options, players must visit the official site.\nThe downloadable version for iPhone and iPad offers a small selection of levels and a single character and does not support user-generated levels. The developer states that this is to ensure quick approvals from Apple. As of September 2015, plans for further features in the i..

Continue Reading

Can you play "Rodent's Revenge" online?

"Rodent's Revenge" is a puzzle game in which the player tries to trap cats that are chasing a mouse by moving blocks to surround the cat. When a cat is completely surrounded, it turns into a piece of cheese, which the mouse can then eat. The game has 50 levels — all of which are timed.

Continue Reading

How do kaleidoscopes work?

Within a kaleidoscope, multiple mirrors are placed at angles to one another. This is called the principle of multiple reflection. There is a collection of objects at one end of the mirror. At the other end is an eyehole. The mirrors create a tunnel; they are placed in a triangular configuration, usually 60 degrees of one another.\nTwo-mirror kaleidoscopes create patterns against a solid black background. A three-mirror kaleidoscope creates a full quilt of color that fills the entire field. Ultimately, the degree of the mirrors determines how many points are visible in the image.\nModern kaleid..

Continue Reading

How do you build a weaving loom?

Any type of loom needs a frame to hold the warp, the foundation of yarn that does not move, in place. A frame loom is called that because the wooden frame composes the entirety of the loom. These looms are simple and can be used for basic projects like napkins and pot holders. The size of the frame generally limits the size of the final project.\nInkle looms have a frame that contains a series of pegs. These pegs allow for a much longer warp to be used, and inkle looms offer an ideal way to weave belts and straps.\nTable and floor looms are generally more complicated. The frame often has a rot..

Continue Reading
Showing 6311 to 6320 of 10000 (1000 Pages)