Archive for January, 2007

How to tell fake images from real ones using Photoshop

Tuesday, January 9th, 2007

Photoshop Spoof

Have you ever seen a photo on the internet that was just too good to be true? Well here is a tip from my Photoshop bag of tricks that shows you how to investigate them further.

What you will need

  • Copy of Photoshop
  • Any photo you like (You can use the ones below if you like)

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HowTo Oil a pan with a paper towel

Sunday, January 7th, 2007

How to oil a pan with a paper towel.Scott has a great tip for oiling up a cooking surface using a paper towel to evenly spread the oil. Start by pouring the desired amount of oil into the center of your pan and spread it around with a paper towel. “it’s that simple” Says Scott.

How to make retro bottle cap magnets

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007

Cool retro bottle cap magnetsSo you have a huge collection of bottle caps and your significant other is pressuring you to use em or loose em. The solution is obvious, make cool retro bottle cap magnets and display your bottle cap collection with pride.

To complete this project you will need the following supplies. I did not include any photos for this project as they are not needed due to the simplicity of the project.

1. 1 or more bottle caps any brand will do.
2. A “hot” glue gun (Be Careful). Super glue or any other adhesive can alternatively be used.
3. Some craft magnets pick em up online or Hobby Lobby or anywhere you like.

To begin place a bottle cap face down on a level surface and begin filling the cap with hot glue or equivalent. Allow the glue to fill the cap creating a flat surface of “dry” hot glue. This will ensure your caps do not damage your fridge, car, bike or whatever metal surface you are applying the magnets. Once the glue is hard or dry apply another small amount onto the newly formed surface and place the magnet on the glue. Allow the glue to once again dry 4 - 5 minutes and that’s all there is to it.