How to Create a Cartoon Dinosaur with Inkscape

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Pin ItArticle EditDiscussInkscape is a great vector creating program that's free. Creating this dinosaur will help you learn how to use the software.

Edit Steps1Click on the rectangular icon and create a rectangle.2 Set the Rx and the Ry to about 50.Set the Rx and the Ry to about 50. More or less depending on what you like. This will round the corners of your shape.3Click on the edit path by node icon. Move the nodes further apart in the top left hand corner to create a more rounded corner. Keep in mind that you are creating the dino's nose.4Add a gradient. Click on the gradient icon and take it from right to left. You want the front of the nose to be lighter.5 Build the eye.Build the eye. To do this, you need to create five different size circles. Be sure to hold down the CTRL key while creating the circles. This will make sure they are circles, not ellipses.6Create another 2 circles, slightly darker than the color you are using for the dino (green in this case).7For both of these circles, change the object to path (Object >> Object to Path) and distort them until they look how you want them to be. Here is how it should look (more or less) so far.

8Start creating the teeth. Do this by creating a circle, turning it into a path and distort them to have a dull point. Create a main tooth and then duplicate it. To make it look somewhat realistic, vary the size of the teeth. Make 2 or 3 of them.9Reproduce one of the teeth. Change the color to the color of your dino, move and rotate it so that it will be a spike at the top of his head. Alternatively, you can create the spike without duplicating the tooth.10Build your dino's eyebrows. Create another rectangle. This will be the eyebrow. For the Rx and Ry, use 20 instead of 50. Turn it into a path. Lower the top left corner of the rectangle.Lower the top left corner of the rectangle. Once you have it the shape you want it, duplicate it. (CTRL D) Reduce the size of the new rectangle (it's a highlight) and select a lighter color for it.Reduce the size of the new rectangle (it's a highlight) and select a lighter color for it. Push up on the bottom center of it.The head is now complete.11Start work on the body. Create a circle. Make sure it is the same color as the primary head color. Have it be about half the size of the head. This is a cartoon, after all.12Convert the object (the circle) into a path. Then give your dino's body a teardrop(ish) shape. Once you have the shape you want, duplicate it.13 Select a lighter color for the belly of the dinosaur.Select a lighter color for the belly of the dinosaur. You might want to stretch it out and move it so that it looks right.14Create a gradient so that it adds some depth to your dino's torso.15Create, or duplicate, the spikes that you made for your dino's head. Shrink them down a bit and add them to the back of the dinosaur.16Use another circle to create the leg. Give it the same gradient that the face has. Convert it to a path and shape it the way you want it.17 Create the toenails.Create the toenails. Pick a color that you like for them. Make them a similar shape to the legs, and add them.18 Create the arm.Create the arm. The arm is the most complicated part of the whole dinosaur. Basically, you need to create it in segments: Shoulder and upper arm, forearm, hand, fingers, fingernails. You do this by creating the circles, converting to paths, and changing the shapes.19 Put the arm together, put it in place and resize appropriately.Put the arm together, put it in place and resize appropriately.20Duplicate the arm and darken it because it will be right arm.21 Enjoy your dinosaur!!.Enjoy your dinosaur!!

Edit TipsIt's helpful to put each component on its own layer to facilitate moving things around.Some helpful keyboard shortcuts for Inkscape are:CTRL + G - GroupCTRL + D - DuplicateRaise and lower layers

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Hardcore gamers need look no further than PS4 as Xbox One reveal disappoints

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After Microsoft’s Xbox One reveal yesterday, hardcore gamers can be safe in the knowledge that at least there will be one console released this year that caters for their needs.

PlayStation 4 looks set to be the next-gen console that gives hardcore players exactly what they want; games, while Xbox One’s role in the future appears to be nothing more than a glorified Smart T.V., a gimmicky, voice and gesture controlled, home entertainment system where games take a back-seat to the familiar practice of watching sport, T.V. and dabbling with apps such as Skype, which we’ve been doing for years on PC.

Xbox One revealed yesterday at Home of Microsoft in Redmond

While Microsoft used the big stage to talk about all the great ways gamers can watch T.V. on their Xbox One and move seamlessly between applications by barking out orders like “Xbox Go Home”, Sony took a different tact during its PS4 reveal in February. At this showcase, Sony talked about the games we can look forward to, how it will be encouraging social interaction around those titles, and how it will support indie game developers with a fairer business model to encourage even more games on the platform. "Our vision for the future is consumer centric and developer inspired," said Sony Computer Entertainment president and group CEO Andrew House.

While Sony showed off and revealed games such as Knack, InFamous: Second Son, The Witness, Drive Club and Deep Down, Microsoft gave a glimpse of Forza 5 and showcased Call Of Duty: Ghosts (also available on PS4.) Most of the time was spent navigating a wealth of media options with their voices, showcasing enhanced Kinect functionality and talking about mundane features, such as NFL integration and the ability to interact with your fantasy team. Who cares, really?

 Sony focuses on the games at PS4 reveal

It wasn’t all doom and gloom for Xbox fans though as Microsoft did reveal 15 exclusives coming to the franchise over the next 12 months. But, how many of those will be made for Kinect 2, which no-one will care about, and how many will be a repeat of existing franchises such as Halo, whose course is already well-trodden on Xbox?

It’s still early days, but initial impressions based on the two big reveal events show two very different mind-sets. While Microsoft is concentrating on replacing the set-top box (nothing will replace my brilliant Sky Plus service) and pushing voice technology, even though it’s far more intuitive to just use a controller (I've been doing that for years), Sony is thinking about the gamers, the games it will make and how it will encourage others to develop for its platform. I know where my money will be going.

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How to Make a Basket from a Garden Hose

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Pin ItArticle EditDiscussCreate a unique and handy outdoor basket for your gardening tools or other small outdoor equipment using a regular garden hose.

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Identifying a Purpose for the Basket1Identify where this outdoor “basket” will be helpful. Is there an area in the backyard where the gardening tools get thrown in the corner or do you need a handy holder for swim items like goggles, flippers and pool toys? Figure out how you will integrate the basket into your outdoor décor, as this will likely effect the color and style of the basket you create.

2Choose a color according to your purpose. While you could just create the basket from an old garden hose you have laying around, it's probably best to spring for a new hose in a color that matches your outdoor décor. If you hit the lawn and garden store you will most likely have several colors to accommodate your needs––they may even have some fancy patterns!

Consider matching the zip tie color to the hose color or purchase zip ties in a complementary, contrasting color.

Consider matching the zip tie color to the hose color or purchase zip ties in a complementary, contrasting color.

Creating the Hose Basket1Bend the blunt hose nozzle in half. Then bend it underneath itself. This will be the basis for winding the basket, so secure the nozzle snugly.

2Wind the hose around the initial circle twice. Then add twist ties around the perimeter of the initial base to hold everything in place; wind tightly.

Don’t let go of the hose as you secure the wound-up hose reel in place; keep the rest of the hose in the other hand.Use approximately four twist ties per circular round. Space the ties evenly around the perimeter for the firmest hold.

3Continue to wind the hose around itself to create the basket base. Add twist ties around the perimeter of each circle and tie on tightly.

4Wind the hose until you are satisfied with the size of the basket's flat base. The base size will depend on personal preference and need; obviously larger baskets require more hose but can also hold a lot more.

5Wind the hose around the top of the outer base circle. This will begin to build the side of the basket.

6Add twist ties in fours for every loop you create. Ensure that the twist ties are aligned and staggered. Continue up the sides of the basket until you consider it to be high enough for your needs.

Making the Handle1Secure the last loop when you are ready to create the basket handle. Depending on how large or high you made the basket, allow for approximately one foot (30.5cm) of hose to remain to create the handle with.

2Wind the last twist tie around the base of the hose. Start where you want the handle to begin and twist the hose around so it is facing the exact other side of the basket.

3Make a large loop with the hose. The loop should resemble a basket handle. Secure the bottom portion of the hose along the other side of the basket top.

4Secure the remaining portion of the hose with twist ties. Consider placing a twist tie toward the end of the hose to avoid having the hose's mouth snag on items.

5Finished. Carry it out to its new spot in the garden and place items, plants or whatever else inside it.

Edit TipsAdd twist ties along the top of the handle to enhance your design.Although this is not a complicated project, having an extra pair of hands to hold the basket in place while you create it is a good idea.Place a waterproof base on the bottom of the basket for added functionality. One way to create a base is to cut a circle the same size as the base from a laminated place mat. Use the bottom of the basket as your guide. However, for some purposes, a waterproof base will trap rain water or if you keep plants in it, it will trap that water. If you want, you can insert it without twist ties, so you can take it out if you choose to.Before you start, lay the hose out in the hot sun in as large loops as possible. This will help remove the factory's tight coils, from when the hose was originally made. The hose is also more flexible when warm.

Edit Things You'll NeedGarden hose in color of choiceHeavy duty zip ties – these can be found either at the lawn and garden or hardware store (do not use the ones that hold a standard garbage bag together––use something considerably stronger)

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