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Now, with our own hands, we will assemble two versions of a diffraction spectroscope. A spectroscope is a device that allows you to study the spectrum of light, by diluting its spectral components along a specific axis. Light can be divided into monochromatic waves either due to the phenomenon of dispersion, or due to diffraction.

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An article about the use of an old compressor from a refrigerator, for use in an airbrush. So chapter one: production. Usually in our latitudes the habitat of wild or feral compressors is rather small, although there are exceptions. Most often, they can be found near trash in the courtyards of houses or in cellars, where all rubbish is stored.

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How to make shoes non-slippery at home Unfortunately, sometimes the joy of buying new shoes is overshadowed by the fact that the sole is slippery. Of course, you can go to the shoemaker and do prophylaxis, but often there is not enough time for this and money. But this problem can be easily solved at home, and even save about 1000 rubles.

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At home, ordinary Santa Claus caps were lying, lying and dusting around idle. The fabric beckoned with its quality and bright color. It was decided to sew a case on a bottle of champagne. Since the time was later, I did not begin to scribble on a sewing machine and wake up the neighbors. I did all the work with my hands, namely, I made two lines.

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The second way is whiter than simple. A clear milk bottle, a skein of thread, an old-old cologne, matches and cold water were taken. In the right place on the bottle I wound the thread thickly, dubbed it abundantly with cologne and arson. Rotating the bottle around the axis parallel to the ground, he waited a while and splashed water on the flame.

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Idea board is a device designed to always keep your ideas, thoughts and projects before your eyes. To make it very simple, it is enough to have at hand a sheet of plywood, a ruler, a pencil, brushes and paints (artistic oil or acrylic on wood). As for the design of this product, this question is left to your discretion.

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My four-year-old daughter just loves kinder and collects toys that come across in chocolate surprises. My husband and I constantly stumble upon them, they "live" just everywhere: on the floor, on the couch, and even once I found hippos in the kitchen utensils. This problem had to be solved somehow. And I came up with an unusual house in the form of a tower, in which all these little animals will live.

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Agents of specialized firms offer to install doors for potential buyers on the street, in the store, even at the entrance of the house. But I hired a team to repair the two bedrooms, and the craftsmen promised to replace the doors if I prepared the appropriate material. I needed to buy 4 doors. I did this by the “trial and error method”, as a result of which I came to the conclusion how to do this, spending a minimum of physical strength and money.

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A sleep mask is a salvation for those who like to fall asleep in pitch darkness. Comfortable, soft mask "Panda" will be a good gift as a nice night accessory. Following the simple steps, make a mask for yourself or as an exclusive gift. For work you will need: • Sewing machine.

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Good afternoon. I, like many girls and women, adore caskets, especially if they are unusual. So I decided to please myself and make a casket for small things in the shape of a swan with my own hands. If you also want to make such a box, then I will show you now and, of course, I will tell you how to make it. For the manufacture of such a box we need.

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Have you ever noticed that light bulbs have wonderful shapes, like small glass jars? Here's what you can think of using blown bulbs: It's very simple. At the bulb, it’s very easy to carefully saw off the tip of the cap: Sand the edges so as not to scratch: Now, with a thin drill, drill two holes on the sides: Voila!

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There are some things that are out of fashion. You get used to them, they become loved. It is sad when their sock period ends prematurely. Workshops that are engaged in minor repair of clothing can quickly replace a broken snake, carefully sew up a torn jacket, and skillfully mask any gap.

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Cutlery from cupronickel, as well as silver, are available in almost every home. So I, doing cleaning up in the parental closets, came across a small box with teaspoons of cupronickel with a gilded coating. But after lying unnecessarily for thirty years, they looked very deplorable.

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Dear hostesses, how often do you study the composition of the products that you use for cleaning, washing and washing dishes? No? But this is in vain. If necessary, read the information on the label. But there was a time when our grandmothers and great-grandmothers washed and washed kitchen utensils using only household soap.

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Using the simple marbling technique described here, your cups can take on new appeal and become the focus of your friends and guests. And we will show how everyone can do this with their own hands. You will need: • a cup; • a roll of paper towels; • nail polish; • nail polish remover; • a spoon; • a container (for example, a plastic disposable plate); • water; • a glass.

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Recently, such a nuisance happened - I bought my daughter leather demi-season boots. And I wanted to take on growth, that is, a size larger. They measured them for a long time, picked them up, and as a result they left in boots of the wrong size. When I got home, I found that the boots weren’t quite outgrowth, but they were already almost small - the big toe rested on the nose of the boot.

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It is good when the apartment is warm and cozy, conducive to relaxation and comfortable living. To spoil such an idyll can an uninvited guest - a fungus. Very often, fungal lesions are observed between the tile joints of the bathroom and in places where humidity is constantly increased. No less prone to fungus are other parts of the apartment, especially for those "secluded" places where there are all conditions.

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Having once decided to use as few purchased chemicals as possible in household chores, I began to look for alternative replacement options for them. Looking for and studying various recipes, I came to the conclusion that you can quite successfully make many home cleaning products with your own hands. Today, my new experiment in this area is laundry bombs, which, as it turned out, are very easy to do on your own.

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Today in the morning the idea came to mind to create a mini-scale so that you could lighten from 1g. I began to look for different junk around the apartment from which they could be made, so we need a soldering iron, wire cutters, an awl, a file, a nylon thread, two cups of medicine, (I have a cough medicine “XO”) (or other suitable ones, you can use bottle caps), a needle from a broken umbrella, and like everything!

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So, we will put together a useful origami, this time an envelope for 4 discs and still from one sheet of A4 format 1. No, we do not draw cartoon characters - this is a CD and folding arrows, not a dog’s face. Lay the disc in the center of A4 sheet and wrap the paper around its outline. 2. Mentally divide the folded sides into three parts vertically and bend back 2/3.

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