Articles by Patterns
Painting space safety -
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One important thing that you need to consider is the safety of your work area. Ventilation is your first concern. Changing the air in your place keeps you and anyone else on the premises comfortable and healthy. Operable windows, doors, fans, or exhaust hoods can...
How to Collect US small cents ? -
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Most new collectors get their first introduction to numismatics by building a collection of small cents, particularly those of the Lincoln type made beginning in 1909. Most small cents are affordable, they're easy to find, and you'll meet plenty of other collectors who are eager...
How to Attach the bike wheel ? -
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To attach the wheel, follow these simple steps: Confirm that the brakes have been released and there is space for the wheel to pass between them. If you're attaching the front wheel, position the wheel hub within the frame's fork and slide it into place....
Pastels Sighting sticks and viewfinders -
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The two main tools you use for sighting and measuring are a sighting stick to help find relative sizes and proportions and a viewfinder to help you focus on your composition and analyze the arrangement of the elements of the work. Sighting is used to...
Watercolor Painting Glaze Technique -
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You can create focus and dimension on a final painting by glazing. This article covers the techniques every watercolorist uses to modify his basic painting. A glaze is a very transparent layer of paint applied over an area that's already painted. Glazing has lots of...
Civil War tokens collection guide -
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Like people, coin collecting can be plain and simple or wild and crazy. "Plain and simple" would mean working on completing your collection of Lincoln cents in Extremely Fine condition. "Wild and crazy" would be trying to obtain the finest Lincoln cents known. These coins...
What to Look for in a Bike Shop ? -
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Bicycle shops can sometimes be intimidating — especially if you're new to biking. You walk in and the store is crowded with bikes and bike parts. Bikes are hanging from the ceiling, accessories cover the walls, there may be bike videos playing and posters of...
when you should stop repairing your bike on the road and start walking home? -
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Certain repairs probably shouldn't be attempted while you're on the road. In some cases, you probably won't have the tools with you. In other cases, the chance of a malfunction happening makes continued riding a dangerous proposition. Here are some situations when you should put...
Bike Cleaners and degreasers -
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If you're interested in taking care of your bike, you need some basic tools in order to be successful. If you're really serious about becoming a gourmet chef of the biking world, and want to handle advanced repairs and maintenance, you'll need to buy some...
Watercolor Painting - How to Drop Wet-in-wet ? -
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One way to let watercolor work for you is to paint wet-in-wet. The paint is wet and the paper is damp. The paint travels a little on damp paper. You can even paint on damp paint. I sometimes think that what scares people from using...
Golf Seated trunk rotation -
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Rotation flexibility in the spine and hips is essential for optimal and safe golf. Without it, you can't make a complete, well-balanced backswing and followthrough. Furthermore, compensations that you'll most certainly make as a result will force biomechanical swing flaws such as reverse pivots, lateral...
Soft pastels guide -
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When people think of pastel, they usually think of soft pastels. Many soft pastel sticks are approximately 3 inches long and vary in thickness (a 1⁄2-inch diameter is common). Many have paper wrappers that help hold them together as you work. Some manufacturers offer half...
Crochet Basic - Crochet hook types and construction -
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Crochet hooks are typically divided into two primary categories, based on the diameter of the hook shaft. You can find hooks ranging from a fraction of a millimeter in diameter up to hooks larger than your finger. Depending on the size, a hook can be...
How to Choose the right holder for coin collecting? -
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Choosing the right holder is an important first step in your collecting plan, because the cost of holders can sometimes be quite high, especially if your collection becomes large. There are many types of holders and accessories for protecting, storing, and displaying your collection. Some...
golf specific exercise programs -
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In order for an exercise program to be most helpful, it must be golf-specific. Warming up by throwing a shot put is not going to help your golf game. Fitness programs for other sports aren't designed around the specific muscles, movement patterns, and physical-performance factors...
Buying bike tools guide -
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Buying bike tools is kind of like stocking your kitchen with cooking supplies. There are certain tools you'll need no matter what. If you're cooking, one of the tools you need is a spatula. But when you're buying a spatula, you have lots of options....
How to get the paints in your palette ready for painting? -
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Before you paint, you need to get the paints in your palette ready for painting, or as I say, you need to activate your paints. When paint sits, it dries out. You can still use it; you just need to get it juiced up and...
Why So Many New Golfers Give Up ? -
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Golf is a trendy thing to do. More than 26 million Americans are now screwing up their lives by playing this game. There will be no sanity left for them after they start playing golf. But then again, for bowling you have to rent shoes,...
yoga exercises safety guidelines -
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Use common sense when practicing yoga with weights. If something doesn't feel right, don't do it. Work at your own level of ability and never push yourself too far. This article presents guidelines for making sure you practice yoga with weights safely. These guidelines can...
Buy pastels Guide -
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Pastels are easy to work with, but they do require some special equipment and supplies to make the most of their features. They're similar to painting in their color, but they go on dry and powdery like charcoal. You have to pay attention to the...
