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Twisted wire in jewelry making?

I bought some bulk jewelry supplies and got some very fine twisted wire. It doesn't really hold it's shape very well, but it does have permanent creases if you fold it. What can I do with this? Is it just used for threading beads?
It must be that Tigertail wire. It's not the normal 24 gauge wire, but a lot smaller. Kind of looks like the thick guitar strings.

It is also used for cage wrapping stones. Twisted really tightly in patterns or tied in knots in patterns over the stones then twisted or tied into a bale for hanging works really well.

I have seen some really pretty things created out of ordinary stones this way.

Using only basic equipment and a bit of wiring, one will know how to make a solar powered battery charger that will keep small appliances on the go. Solar battery chargers don't belong to the glamorous gadgets but they are the ones responsible in keeping gadgets alive and functional, especially most people these days are using a lot of mobile electric devices.

Here is a list of things that we will need :

- A clean old window

- Multimeter (about .5 volts per cell)

- 12 cells

- soldering iron

- AA battery holder

- adhesive tape

These are the steps on how to make a solar powered battery charger :


1. Lay out all the cells on your window and make sure everything will fit in. use the deeper side of the window to allow more room for a backing.

2. In making a one 3 volt array we will need 6 cells. Handle them with care as they are really so easy to break. Get three cells and wire them back to front several times. The bottom cell should have two pieces of wire soldered from its back to the next one's front and so should the second one.

3. Solder the 3 cells going back to front by putting the wire down and touching the iron to it and then touch the solder to it and pull the iron off. Make sure the wire lines are soldered to the cell, as these lines are the ones responsible for allowing the electrons form the panel to flow into the load.

4. Solder the second set, this time you need to go from front to back because these three will connect to your first three.

5. Cells should be laid out in a stacked pattern because the window could not hold all of them in a long line and it would be harder to get the sun to shine on something that long without shadow.

6. Get the other six cells and solder them using the same procedure. When done you should have two 3 volt arrays. You should have now two 3 volt arrays that have a positive (front) and negative (back) wire coming of them.

7. Wire them in parallel by simply twisting the two positive wires together and two negative wires together. The two positive wires will now become one positive wire and the two negative wires will now become one negative wire.

8. Attach the positive wire to the red lead of the radio shack AA battery holder, while the negative wire to the black lead of the battery holder.

9. Affix the blocking diode to the negative lead that goes to the battery. This will help in keeping the current from flowing back out of the battery when the cells are shaded.

10. Duct tape each cell and put some parts from a cardboard box on the back. Put it out in the sun.

So this is how to make a solar powered battery charger. And remember these tips:

- Watch your charger if the sun is too bright because too much charging can ruin the batteries.

- Check batteries with a multimeter every hour to keep them from overcharging.

Do you know that you can build everything about solar easily with little cost? Be eco-friendly while saving money.

Go to http://www.FullEarth4EnergyReview.com for everything about making solar energy.

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can i house my guinea pig in this cage?

This is originally a dog crate, but its VERY big!
the measurements are
30" Long x 21" Wide x 24" High

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pink-3Door-30-Wire-Folding-Pet-Dog-Cage-Crate-Kennel-D_W0QQitemZ140373484312QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item20aee96318

i will put fleece instead of bedding.
Please dont tell me to make a C&C cage
or to buy a petshop cage cause this particular cage is HUGE and at a very low price
Thanksss<3(;

That cage is too small for a single guinea pig. Piggies need more floor space to run about.
Also, Guinea Pigs are social creatures who need the constant companionship of another Piggy to feel happy and secure. Please consider getting your Pig a same sex friend, and a larger cage.
Good Piggy cage reference site:

http://www.guineapigcages.com/

Also, I doubt that cage will stay at such a low price. A C&C cage can be made for about $30.00, and you can make it the proper size.

You have a dog. You need a dog crate. The question is what kind do you want or need? The purposes and functions of a good dog crate can make a big difference not only in the life of your dog, but, more importantly, in the life of the owner. If you need a dog crate that is big and sturdy, then a small soft-sided one just won't do. Obviously, if you need or want a soft-sided model then a large wire heavy duty crate would be impractical. So let's take a look at the types of crates on the market to see what some of the options are, that way you can be sure to find one that will keep you and your dog as happy as possible.

First, the classic wire crates are great for puppy training and for securing your dog. Most models have a removable bottom floor pan that can be hosed off and cleaned. When we trained our last puppy, this was a real benefit. Spread out those newspapers and get to work house training! When the inevitable accidents happen it's no big deal to remove the pan from the dog crate, clean it off and put it back. Another really nice feature to many of these types of crates is that they have multiple doors. When we travel we put our lab in the crate and the crate in the back of the suburban. If the dog crate only had one door on the end it would be a real pain to load and unload the dog. But, since it has a second side door it makes it really simple for him (and us) to get in and out. Some of these wire models can also be broken down and made relatively flat for storage.

Second, and many wire crates fall in this category, there's the folding dog crate that is, not surprisingly, foldable. After all, what color is George Washington's white horse? The main thing to know about this style is that they can be quickly collapsed for storage making them super portable. They are easy to set up and extremely convenient. They still serve the greater purpose of safety and security for your dog. I've seen these electro-coated so that they have an attractive white or black finish. And, of course, they are also available in the standard galvanized steel. The removable pans on these are also available in different materials like galvanized or plastic. This type of dog crate is perfect for uses where wear and tear are heavy, but appearance is important. Most soft sided crates, discussed next, also fall in this category.

Finally, the soft sided dog crate is perfect for many uses. They allow your pet to have a bit more comfort, but perhaps the main benefit to this style is that they are more gentle on your car or home interior. No edges to catch on anything, and they come in lots of fun colors. When you are not using them they can be folded up and put away. One nice thing of this style crate versus the wire crate, is that they are a lot lighter to move or carry! These, like the others, come in small, medium, and large sizes.

Find a dog crate that works for you and your pet. There's lots of them out there to choose from, and you'll be glad you did.

About the Author:

MJ writes for ClickShops Inc. where you can find the perfect dog crate for your dog at www.dogkennelsandcrates.com.

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