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Soda ash and baking soda can both be used to raise a pool’s pH and total alkalinity levels, but they work in opposite ways. Soda ash will raise pH and minimally raise alkalinity, while baking soda will raise alkalinity and minimally raise pH. Is soda ash the same as baking powder? The soda ash is […]

Simply heat baking soda or sodium bicarbonate in a 200 F oven for about an hour. Carbon dioxide and water will be given off, leaving dry sodium carbonate. This is the soda ash. The compound will readily absorb water, forming the hydrate (returning to baking soda). What can I use if I don’t have soda […]

There are two natural fixatives that work well- one salt-based and one vinegar. Which one you use depends on the source of your dyes. If you’re using berries to dye your fabric, use ½ cup of salt per 8 cups of water, put your fabric in the solution and boil it all for one hour. […]

A sinnet is a column of two or more square or half square knots. Here, we demonstrate a basic sinnet of left sided square knots. You want to make sure that the filler cords in the center stay straight and steady while you work. What are the parts of macrame? Materials used in macramé include […]

Skinny tie knots should be kept small and simple. The width of the tie is just not wide enough to look good with a larger Windsor or Pratt knot. Most people use the standard four-in-hand or half Windsor knot with skinny ties. Is a skinny tie unprofessional? Consider Your Job The more conservative the office […]

The microwave technique is a speedy way to dye fabric when you don’t have the space or time for a more involved method. Only use microwave safe items while dyeing (never use fabric with metal trim including zippers or buttons). You can dye small items in a container reserved for dyeing projects. Can you dye […]

Worn on the left wrist, the receiving side of the body, they are able to attract more luck and prosperity into your life, or so Tibetan Buddhists believe. Tibetan bracelets are said to stabilize and harmonize the chakras. What wrist do you wear a Buddha bracelet on? Wearing it on the left hand is also […]

Cross your laces – Run both of your laces through the opposing loop and pull tight so the loop tightens around the laces. Loop – Wrap excess laces around your foot and under your arch, between your heel and toe studs. Tie your shoes – Tie your boots as you normally would. How do you […]

the Claddagh. Probably the most recognized love symbol, the Claddagh, comes from Ireland. What is the Gaelic symbol for love? Claddagh. The claddagh ring is a popular wedding ring design, and is unmistakably Irish. The claddagh symbol is a love symbol, made up of a heart, with a crown on top and a pair of […]

Serch Bythol The Serch Bythol symbol is made from two Celtic knots / triskeles to symbolize the everlasting love between two people. The two defined yet closely intertwined parts represent two people joined together forever in body, mind, and spirit. What is the Celtic symbol for eternal love? The closest Celtic symbol for everlasting love […]

Braid the ends through the loop if they’re long. Feed the braid that’s in your palm through the loop and pull it towards your elbow. Feed the other braid through the loop and pull it towards your palm. Repeat this 3 times on each side and then tie the braids together. What are those braided […]

noun. a knot made by doubling over a line at its end and tying both thicknesses into a square knot in such a way as to leave a loop. Also called: open hand knot. Which knot is a loop knot? Bowline: A Loop That Won’t Slip One of the most useful knots, the bowline fastens […]

10 World Records to break while you are stuck at home Most socks put on one foot in 30 seconds. Tallest toilet paper tower in 30 seconds. Most Smarties eaten in 60 seconds blindfolded using chopsticks. Fastest time to arrange the alphabet from a can of alphabet spaghetti. Fastest time to assemble Mr. What world […]

When a kicker is kicking the football his cleat and the laces on the football can cause traction, taking away from the flight pattern of the ball. Face the laces out so he can kick the smooth part and let his foot control the flight pattern. Does it really matter if the laces are out? […]

Make a loop with one end of the shoelace. Wrap the other lace around the loop once. Make another small loop with the wrapped lace and pull it through the “hole” in the middle. Finish by crossing the two loops and wrapping one loop under the other one and pulling it through. What is the […]

used to say that someone is unable to act freely because something (such as a rule or law) prevents it. I’d like to help you, but my hands are tied. The judge says her hands are tied because the law requires a harsh sentence in such cases. Where does the saying my hands are tied […]

The sailor called for ten fathoms of rope and, having retired to the privacy of his cell, unlaid the rope halfway, put in a MATTHEW WALKER KNOT, and then laid up the rope again to the end. So Matthew Walker secured his pardon, and the world gained an excellent knot. What is a Matthew Walker […]

Chinese knotting, also known as zhongguo jie (simplified Chinese: 中国结; traditional Chinese: 中國結; pinyin: Zhōngguó jié) and decorative knots in non-Chinese cultures, is a decorative handcraft art that began as a form of Chinese folk art in the Tang and Song dynasty (960–1279 CE) in China. What do Chinese knots symbolize? Similar to bagua mirrors, […]

Lucky knot is a favorite auspicious sign in China. According to Buddhist explanation, the lucky knot means “with winding encirclement, everything is clear”. This has already denoted the meaning that everything goes well and all roads are unblocked. What does the Chinese knot symbolize? Similar to bagua mirrors, knots are supposed to ward off evil […]

Surgeons end loops are popular because of their 100% strength hold. This loop is used by freshwater fly anglers and has also become a favorite with saltwater fishermen. The premise in using this type of fishing loop, is to serve as a loop to loop connection. What is the strongest loop knot? The Snell. The […]