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Chess sets number in the millions…so how do you play?

Chess is often thought of as the ‘thinking man’s game'for a good reason – it does actually require a degree of intelligence and foresight in order to play. That is not to say that only the smart can play – far from it. All you really need is an experienced chess player, a decent board and you’re ready to go. There are a variety of chess sets you can use to keep it interesting including the now very popular three dimensional chess sets originally showcased on Star Trek in the 1960s. To start with though, it is probably best to stick to a standard board.

What’s the history?

This isn’t a simple question to answer unfortunately. The origins of chess are a little muddled and contested, but it is generally believed that the modern game evolved from games played in India almost two thousand years ago – yes, chess is that old! The game that we know today has been around since the 15^th century and you may be familiar with some of the pieces often associated with medieval times – Isle of Lewis chessmen. These pieces are large and have distinctive features as demonstrated in the image below.

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Chess sets number in the millions…so how do you play?

Chess is often thought of as the ‘thinking man’s game’ for a good reason – it does actually require a degree of intelligence and foresight in order to play. That is not to say that only the smart can play – far from it. All you really need is an experienced chess player, a decent board and you’re ready to go. There are a variety of chess sets you can use to keep it interesting including the now very popular three dimensional chess sets originally showcased on Star Trek in the 1960s. To start with though, it is probably best to stick to a standard board.

What’s the history?

This isn’t a simple question to answer unfortunately. The origins of chess are a little muddled and contested, but it is generally believed that the modern game evolved from games played in India almost two thousand years ago – yes, chess is that old! The game that we know today has been around since the 15^th century and you may be familiar with some of the pieces often associated with medieval times – Isle of Lewis chessmen. These pieces are large and have distinctive features as demonstrated in the image below.

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How to paint bold and beautiful landscapes

Believe it or not, there was a time when artist Paul Horton struggled to get his work seen. But, somewhere along the line – and thanks to a lot of hard work – he must have been doing something right…because now his name is synonymous with huge success.

Now let’s be honest, unless there’s something the world doesn’t know about you, it’s unlikely you’re going to do what he did, right? Great, now we’ve accepted that we can move on. Here, now, is how to produce bold and beautiful landscapes in just three easy steps:

One good rule to follow when doing a painting like PH, is start with the sky first

1) Cheat: that’s right, I said CHEAT. All this nonsense about how using tracing paper is a bad thing is just that – gibberish. If it gets you the best results then go with it. So…begin by finding an image. You can find loads of stuff on Google images, or find a photo you really love, OK? Great!

2) Start by drawing a firm but simple illustration and labelling this with where you want the colour to go. Spend time on this, and when it comes time to actually beginning painting you won’t be anywhere near as panicked.

3) When applying the paint, you really need to follow one simple rule: go layer-by-layer. This means putting the base light colours on first – acrylic is best – and then putting the darker colours on after. If you’ve spent enough time drawing it out you should be fine be, but if you get to a certain stage and feel lost, don’t worry! Simply get a marker-pen out and mark with that. This will enable you to keep changing things and adding layers and before you know it, your painting will have come alive in a way which you could only have ever dreamed of before!

Last tips: OK, so this is an added extra. Call it a bonus or a treat, but I didn’t want to leave you to fend for yourself just yet! One good rule to follow when doing a painting like PH, is start with the sky first. The reason for this is that once you have the sky done it’ll be easier to get an impression of how the overall piece is going to look. Also, don’t muddy your colours! Keep washing the brushes out and always wait for each layer of acrylic to dry before painting over it.

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How to make your own wedding ring

Wait, hold on, yes…I know that sounds highly suspicious. I honestly do. I can almost see your mind whirring away there: well that’s ridiculous, have you ever heard such a stupid thing!? Wait a minute, NO! Truth be told that if I was in your shoes I’d probably be thinking the exact same thing…(If I wasn’t me, of course).

But just hang on a minute will you? Let me explain? Thank you. Just sit back and read as it all becomes clear…

Firstly, this isn’t some silly tutorial where I show you how to take a piece of old bark off an ancient tree and turn it into something which would make a celebrity with loads of cash jealous. This is, in fact, a legitimate way to make a fairly decent-looking ring into something AMAZING LOOKING.

This is, in fact, a legitimate way to make a fairly decent-looking ring into something AMAZING

What it is not, however, is the ideal solution. This idea works best for someone who wants to give a temporary wedding ring while they seek out the amazing, beautiful one which the bride so patiently waits for.

Here is how it works, in three simple steps which anyone should be able to follow quite easily.

1) Check your partner doesn’t have an aversion to 24 carat gold. If they do then you might want to re-think this idea, my friend! (The last thing you want, as you place the ring on their finger, is to see them collapse and have a fit, right?)

2) Assuming they don’t have that aversion, find yourself a ring. It doesn’t have to be the world’s most beautiful wedding ring , don’t worry – it can be tatty looking and even really old. The point is that what we’re about to do to it next will have magic results. Seriously, it will! It will boggle your mind, make no mistaking!

3) Now you’ll need to go online and purchase some 24 carat gold leaf and some gold size. Gold size is the glue which you put gold leaf on with. When it arrives follow the instructions to leaf your ring: simply brush the glue on and leave for eight hours then apply the gold smoothly wish a soft mop brush. The result? A stunning, incredible looking ring. Be sure to lacquer it if you want it to go the distance – if you don’t lacquer it then eventually the gold will wear off and you’ll be found out when the original ring is exposed underneath!

How To Restore Your Body’s Oxygen Balance

Oxygen is life’s greatest ally. It is our primary energy catalyst standing at 90%, while only 10% of our energy comes from food and water. It is important for our body’s optimum health.

When our bodies lack oxygen they begin to break down, brain cells die and the nervous system destabilizes amongst others. So maintaining the correct oxygen balance is vital to our health and general wellbeing in the same way maintain a good investment portfolio with a good investment More

Make a new wallet in 3 easy steps

Wallets, eh? Complex things well out of your reach artistically. WRONG! In fact, you can make your own and here is how you do it:

1) Get hold of some decent thick card. Plaster it in magazines of your choice. Cut it to the size you need. I suggest making it too big to start with, as you can always cut it down.

2) Add lots of PVA glue and leave it to set. You can put on a lot, More

‘The 3 Steps to a Slimmer You.’

Having a nice slim figure is just about everyone’s desire. Unfortunately, not all of us find are lucky enough to be born this way and dieting is never an easy business (believe me, I am speaking from experience!). Luckily, it is possible to appear slimmer than you are, simply by wearing the ‘right'clothes…

So what exactly are these magical garments? Well, here are 3 easy steps to help you look slimmer –

1. Go Vertical!

If you wear a More

How to take care of your eyes?

It is said that a person’s eyes are the window to their soul. If this is the case then taking care of your eyes couldn’t be any more important.
There is a vast majority of people who take care of their skin, hair and other parts of the body, but eye care tends to be neglected until there is an issue.

There are easy solutions to the common problems pertaining to the eye, here are few that you should try:
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How To Make A Clay Mask

Ever wanted to make a clay mask of someone’s face and give it to them as a surprise? I know a few people who have done this, and it can be either a) extremely difficult if you don’t know how or b) very, very easy if you do. Here, for those who don’t know how to do it, is a way to cheat. It’s much easier than actually doing a mask of someone’s face as you don’t need them to More

How to Grow Tomato Plants and Common Issues

Tomato plants are usually simple to grow and many folks shouldn’t have any kind of trouble growing tomato plants. It’s kind of like obtaining a r4 card. Even so there are several typical problems that manage to appear every year.

Here’s a list of 5 tomato garden tips that determine troubles.

Issue 1: You unintentionally purchase cherry tomato plants rather than typical tomato plants. In order to tell the distinction of More