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How to Trace an Image in Photoshop on Windows or Mac
Do you want to trace over an image in Adobe Photoshop? Tracing a picture is a great, easy way to improve your line drawing skills for a variety of subjects. To trace an image, you'll want to create separate layers for the background, image, and trace to k...
How to Whisper in a Girl's Ear
When you're on a date with a girl, and get the sense that the outing is going pretty well, you might want to try using a slightly theatrical gesture to communicate a special thought: whispering in her ear. Under the right circumstances, whispering in your...
How to Teach Volt Tackle to Pichu in Pokémon
Have you always wanted to know how to teach Volt Tackle to a Pichu, Pikachu or Raichu? Volt Tackle is a special move that is only available to the Pikachu family. In order to learn it, you'll need to use a rare item called a Light Ball, and breed a Pichu....
How to Compose a Good Bassline
Basslines are very important to a song—even if it doesn't seem so at first. They provide that moving feeling and display the song's structure. Depending on the music, there are different methods used to write a bassline, but here are some of the more co...
How to Cite Sources
When you paraphrase or quote information from another source in a research paper, essay, or other written work, cite the original source of the information. Otherwise, your readers believe you are trying to pass this information off as your original thoug...
How to Ask Your Friend to Pay Back the Money They Owe You
If you've loaned money to a friend, asking them to repay you may seem like an awkward proposition. However, when handled properly, you can reclaim the money you loaned out without losing the friendship.
How to Deal With People Talking About You Behind Your Back
It feels pretty awful to have people talk about you behind your back. Since this kind of gossip may be subtle, it’s often hard to pinpoint the source. For this reason, you’ll probably make matters worse by trying to confront the people gossiping. The best...
How to Make Refreshing Cucumber Water
Regular hydration is a vital component of maintaining good health, but many people struggle to drink enough water daily. Cucumber water is a delicious solution to this problem, adding flavor without the calories of juices, sodas and other beverages. You...
How to Use Cheat Engine
This wikiHow teaches you how to use Cheat Engine to exploit some computer games. Cheat Engine is a memory scanning tool. It allows you to access data stored in your computer's memory and make changes to that data. This allows you to change information in...
How to Draw Perspective
You can give your drawings perspective to take them to another level. Choose vanishing points that you place on the horizon of your drawing. You'll make lines that extend from these points and use the grid that they make to position your subjects. Since t...
How to Wash Your Face With Rice Water
Originating in Asian cultures, rice water is a natural cleansing option for washing your face. It works well as a gentle toner and cleanser, but isn’t strong enough to remove makeup or clarify oily skin. Made with just water and rice, you can use it to ac...
Can You Be a Beekeeper?
Whenever you see a bee buzzing by, it’s probably hard at work pollinating plants, sustaining the crops we eat, and producing honey. Bees play a critical role in our ecosystem, and beekeepers help these interesting bugs thrive. Some of them even make money...
How to Describe a Person's Physical Appearance
Describing someone’s physical appearance sounds easy, until you actually try to do it. Whether you want to describe someone you just met to a friend or alert the police about a crime suspect, it’s important to cover key physical details and unique charact...
How to Keep Your Cat from Urinating Where It Shouldn't
There are many reasons why your cat may be urinating where it shouldn’t. Cats may stop using the litter box as a result of stress, a medical condition, or simply because the box is not cleaned often enough. Depending on the cause of your cat’s issues with...
How to Prevent Rust on Your Car
Rust can be a serious issue for your vehicle. The damage caused by rust can ruin body panels and even compromise the strength and rigidity of the vehicle’s frame. Prevent these issues by properly taking care of your vehicle’s exterior and taking action...
How to Have Wild Birds Eat Out of Your Hand
If you've ever had a parrot or a parakeet land on your hand, cock its head, and look you in the eye, you've experienced the thrill of nature up close. If you are patient, you can learn how to tame birds in the wild, too.