Antacid tablets are made from the mineral calcite. It takes many minerals to make something as simple as a wooden pencil. The lead is made from graphite and clay minerals, the brass band is made of copper and zinc, and the paint that colors it contains pigments and fillers made from a variety of minerals.
How to Make Fringe for a Scarf. Sometimes you will want to add fringe to your knitted scarves. Follow the steps below for an easy way to make fringe. 1  Wind the yarn around cardboard about the length you want, as above. 2  Cut at one end. 3  Fold the strands in half. and pull through the scarf using a crochet hook.4  Do this for the width of the scarf or whereever you want fringe.ollow the steps below for an easy way to make fringe. 1  Wind the yarn around cardboard about the length you want, as above. 2  Cut at one end. 3  Fold the strands in half. and pull through the scarf using a crochet hook. 4  Pull through the loop to secure.
Cut one piece of fabric to match the length and width you want your lap scarf to be. Add 2 extra inches to the length and width of the fabric for seam allowance. For example, if you desire to make a lap scarf that is 18-by-18 inches, the size of your fabric should be 20-by-20 inches. Popular lap scarf sizes are 18-by-18, 24-by-24 and 27-by-27. Make a 1/2-inch fold on each side of the fabric. Place straight pins in the fabric to secure the folds in place.