Add alum to 1 cup boiling water. In separate bowl mix flour and cold water until smooth. Pour flour mixture into boiling water and cook until it has ...

Do not peel apples, but do core, cut (slice) 1/8 inch thick. Let the slices fall into cold water to prevent rusting. Slice crosswise so you end up ...

Mix 2 ingredients, then sew up snuggly in a cloth pouch or "pillow". Use in drawers or hang in closets or put with your linens. It makes a nice ...

Beeswax can be cut with a knife if the knife is warmed first. Wrap desired amount around wicks to form long tapers or cone shaped candles. To melt ...

Use extreme caution in a well ventilated area when using lye. Never use anything but a wooden spoon and stir carefully in one direction only. Start ...

The four boards form a rectangle shape somewhat bigger than your quilt. Fasten them together at corners with clamps. Double over long strips of cloth ...

... tightly. You can coat with powdered sugar by sprinkling some on your breadboard and patting the strips in the sugar until its worked in. St...

Put soap flakes, Borax and camomile flowers into a bowl. Add hot water and warm until a thick lather is formed. Wet hair with warm water, add lather ...

Cut circle in half and cut center out 2 or 3 rows to create rainbow shape. Cut one ribbon about 8 inches to hang rainbow with. Lay the ribbons out ...

String the macaroni to make necklaces or bracelets - or glue on box lids for decorations. ...