DIY—Colourful dotted tumblers

Colours add meaning to life. It is an undeniable fact that colours always grab your attention and make you appreciate the beauty of them, regardless of how old you are. Now when it comes to getting creative, you can do wonders with some colours.

In this week’s release, we tell you how to make some beautiful, colourful dotted glass tumblers that you can use not just as a decorative piece of art in your own house but also gift it to your near and dear ones.

Things you will need:

-Enamel acrylic paint—red, blue, green, white, yellow.

-Two/ Three glass tumblers

-Cotton swabs

-Paper towel

-A parchment paper

-A sheet pan

Steps to make colourful dotted tumblers:

1.       Arrange all your items in one place, and choose the colours of acrylic paint that you want to use in your tumblers

2.       Take a sheet of paper towel and fold it evenly into half. Pull out dollops of each colour from the acrylic paint containers on the paper towel.

3.       It is up to your creativity when it comes to mixing colours. You can keep it simple or try experimenting, additionally, adding white to them to get some more new colours that you would like on your tumbler.

4.     Take a sheet of parchment paper and place it properly on the sheet pan.  Now flip your glass tumblers upside down on the pan, and dip your cotton swab into the colours and start dotting the tumblers. This will be your first layer of dots. As you are done with one tumbler, keep it aside to let it dry while you continue working the same way on the other tumblers. 

5.       After you are done with the first layer of dots and it is dry, start with the second layer, experimenting with your desired colour combinations. Be careful to dot from the base to the sides of the tumbler, and avoid getting closer to the edges.

6.      As soon as you are done with the double layering and you are sure that the paint has dried up, insert the pan inside a cold oven and bake your creation at a temperature approximately at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, for around 20-30 minutes in order to set the paint.

7.      Once you are done with the baking, let it cool down for a while before you flip them. And there you have it! Your own DIY colourful dotted glass tumblers. Gift them to your friends or keep them as a show piece.

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If colours are a part of your DIY projects as well, then we would love to see some of your creations. Connect with us on Facebook, or leave your comments below. We are always pleased to read them!

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The Black & Decker Father’s Day Gift Helper

We sometimes do not realize a father’s role in our upbringing. A figure of strength and guidance. Someone who will always protect us and ask questions later. For sons he is the epitome of ‘Man’ and for daughters he is someone to run to when in need of comfort and security. Father’s Day 2015 is just a few days away and many of you must be a little stuck for choice when it comes to choosing the right gift for your dad. A gift that says, “I love you and thank you for everything.”

Let’s break this down a bit to help you, here’s an easy to follow gift helper that will definitely help you in getting your Father’s Day gift ready before the 21st.

Links To Guides

Below are links to guides for the ideas mentioned in the Father’s Day Gifting Helper.

For the Digital Sleeve

For the Vintage Record Clock

For the Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream

For the Customized Golf Balls

For the Customizable Apron

Connect With Us

If you liked this blog and it helped you find a possible gift for Father’s Day, we would love to hear it from you on Facebook. Share this and help your friends find a great gift for their beloved fathers.

Happy Father’s Day!

Black & Decker’s Guide to Great Woodwork

How many of us have thought on a Sunday, to try and fix that shaky dining table or put up a new book shelf, but either failed or didn’t know where to start? Working with wood can be a little tricky at first but it’s not impossible. Everybody needs to start somewhere and just like any art-form the basics matter the most. This week we’re going to help eliminate your starting troubles by giving you five basic tips that you should know before you start your weekend project.

Safety Always Comes First

Safety is the most important part of any project. If you’re prepared, then nothing can go wrong. This means wearing the right protective gear, using the right tools and picking the perfect space.

Do a Tool Check

Before you dig in, do make sure you read up a little on your project and know which tools you’ll need and what the correct way of using those tools are. Using tools incorrectly can be dangerous and could leave your table or book shelf looking a little off.

Buy The Right Material

Ensure that you are using high quality wood and other materials as nothing is worse than spending hours of effort on something only to have it splinter and hurt the people you made it for.

You’re Only Human

Making mistakes is all part of DIY. You’re allowed to make a few when you start as; with constant practice you’ll get better over time. Remember, failure is the stepping stone to success.

B&D is Here to Help

If you get stuck along the way, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us on our Facebook page. We’ll definitely try our best to direct you out of trouble.

For information on power tools, head over to our website and you’ll be able to find the one you’re looking for. www.blackanddeckerindia.in

We Are Black & Decker

Who is Black & Decker?

From getting that painting you’ve been hiding in the closet finally put up on your wall, to helping construct the spaces you work in, you can be sure that Black & Decker had a hand in it. Since 1910, we’ve been facilitating our customers do it themselves with ease. Fashioning beautiful homes, comfortable office spaces and even helping you prepare delicious meals. With more than 27,000 employees worldwide, there’s nothing that we can’t help you with when it comes to fixing, creating or refurbishing.

What do we do?

By providing premium tools and appliances, we’ve changed the way people DIY. It has become so simple that any chore can be accomplished effortlessly. (View our Power Tools and Gardening Tools)
At Black & Decker, our aim is to empower our customers to give DIY a chance and stay ahead. It can come in any form, be it building a table from scratch, trying a new recipe or even using recycled waste to create household ornaments. Our range of home appliances can help you do all of the above and more. (View our Home Appliances).

Keep in touch

For more information about our products and services, visit our website www.blackanddeckerindia.in or connect with us on Facebook and we’ll surely help you out with any queries or doubts that you may have.

It’s time you upgrade to Black & Decker to see the difference for yourself.

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Dear B&D Buddy,

I bought some lovely blinds a few months ago, and was aghast to find a thick layer of dust on them when I touched them today! Please advise the best way of cleaning them as they are made of wood or chatai materials and I can’t soak and clean them like curtains.

Dusty in Dharmavaram

Dear Dusty,

We find that blinds made of materials like wood can sometimes be tough to clean indeed, if you stick to traditional or conventional means. This is exactly the type of need that B&D tried to address when we introduced our hand held vacuum cleaners to the market.

I would advise you especially to check out our latest introduced DV1410EL Cyclonic Dustbuster. I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised by the power of a small machine, and cleaning those blinds will be a job of a few minutes. In fact, that machine is so easy to use (and looks great as well!) that you might even have volunteers in your family willing to take over the task for you J.

Easier Done than Said!

B&D Buddy

B&D Buddy

Dear B&D Buddy,

I wanted so badly to put up a family photo on my wall, and had called a carpenter to come and do it for me.  Kept waiting, waiting and waiting but he didn’t turn up even after offering to pay him extra for urgent work! How to handle a situation like this?

Frustrated in Fursatganj

Dear Frustrated,

I know just what you mean - I was in exactly the same boat as you a few years back, and had to experience many delays and irritations waiting for someone to come and help me. But guess what, there is a better way out!

Empower yourself with a good set of tools such as the KRP12 DIY Home Utility Kit from Black & Decker and you will see how easy it is to do such tasks on your own. Believe me, you will feel so proud when you hang up that photo on the wall yourself, and that will be just the beginning of your DIY rock & roll journey J. All the best!

Easier Done than Said!

B&D Buddy

Appliance Buying Guide from B&D

A large home appliance can be quite a big investment, and doing our research before deciding which one to buy is really important. Here are a few tips that could help you make up your mind:

Matches your need: Appliances now come in many models and variants, and it is important to know which one fits our need the best. It is not necessary to always buy the most powerful one, as we might actually not use this at full power. Take for example the PW1370TD 100 Bar Pressure Washer which is the entry level in our pressure washers but is ideal for home cleaning needs.

Ease of use: Choose the appliance with the user in mind. A younger user may be able to use the heavy-duty vacuum cleaner with ease, but an elderly person may not find it as easy, and a smaller vacuum cleaner or the steam mop might be ideal for them.

Power consumption: It is impossible to avoid power usage, but do analyze the amount of power an appliance would use, depending on the amount of time you use it for everyday. This is so that your power bills would not surprise you later.

Servicing: After sales service is an important aspect of any purchase, but we don’t always pay attention to this point. Do check out our service centers around India, using this page.

What else do you take into consideration before buying an appliance? Do share your thoughts with us. Do drop in to our website to check out our range of appliances to choose from: http://www.blackanddeckerindia.in

Add a Dash of Colour to Your Living Space - Black & Decker, India

Just because the weather is playing games outside doesn't mean you can't cheer up your space! Bring some life onto your home by adding a riot of colours. Why stick to boring beige when you can add a dash of colour to your otherwise plain and boring décor? A splash of bright colours on the walls can make white cabinetry and framed photos pop instantly! Be it in the workplace, outdoors and at home too, here are some cool ways to splash some colour this season.

Nothing looks nicer than a vibrant look at home. De-clutter your living space and get more organized. A few changes can make a big difference. Change your upholstery and soft furnishing to speak of the season. Throw in sheer curtains in yellow, pink, green or blue. Add bright matching cushions to add to the look. In summer, replace warm quilts with light and airy dohars.

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Keep plants in your balconies in colourful earthen pots. Indoor plants make a home look clean and fresh. Planters make a delightful presence and it adds to the décor as well. Don’t forget to keep a vase of your favourite flowers on your table top, or a colourful bowl of fruit on the dining table. Not only do they look good, but they also lighten up the living room.

Create an inviting entryway that begs to be noticed the moment you walk through the door. Painting the opposite wall a warm shade like deep yellow creates depth and adding a wall mirror enhances the effect. Also, play with patterns, textures and colours. Be bold and try out something different without making it look out of place. Choose themes that go with your lifestyle and personality. With simple and inexpensive changes your home could look as good as new.

Dust-proofing your home - Black & Decker, India

Keeping our homes free from dust is not just a matter of the place looking clean, but is also about keeping our family free of allergies. Dust is something you just cannot avoid, as it seems to accumulate by magic even in a completely closed up house! Here are a few simple steps that can help us out in dust-proofing our homes:

De-cluttering: One of the biggest sources of dust is all the excess clutter that collects in our homes. I’m talking about that forgotten shelf in the base of your cupboard and those overflowing under-bed containers! All such places can hold a lot of dust if not cleaned up regularly. It also helps to get rid of old and unused items every couple of months, a lot of which can be given to charity if in good condition.

Use the right dust cloth: Unless your dust cloth or duster gathers the dust well, all you could be doing is to move it around or unsettle it into the surrounding air. Use a good microfiber or otherwise slightly stickier material, and try to use a damp cloth for water resistant surfaces like metal or glass.

A good vacuum: Once your cloth dusting is done, the next important necessity is an efficient vacuum cleaner that can help take care of any particles settled on the floor after dusting. If you have a carpet, make sure it is vacuumed regularly to ensure least dust build-up. Other items that benefit from a good vacuum cleaning are blinds, mattresses and sofa upholstery.

I hope these tips make a good start to dust-proofing your homes and keeping your family healthy. Please do share your comments and suggestions on what works well for you.

Check out Black & Decker’s range of vacuum cleaners and other appliances at our page:http://www.blackanddeckerindia.in

Which is the right vacuum cleaner for you? - Black & Decker, India

There are a wide variety of appliances available in the market nowadays, and when deciding to buy a vacuum cleaner for the first time it can get tough to choose! Here are some tips to make the decision easier for you:

Heavy duty or light cleaning: If you’re looking for a vacuum cleaner to be your primary floor-cleaning appliance, it is best to choose one of the corded, heavier and more powerful ones like the B&D VM1630. For quicker cleaning up, pick up a cordless lightweight one to keep at hand for sudden spills. If you choose one like the Orb-it, it might serve as a showpiece too.

Area to clean: There are different options available for heavy-duty home cleaning, which would also serve to clean your outdoor spaces using the blower option if necessary. For specialized cleaning such as in your car, you can go for a cordless handheld car vacuum cleaner. We have many options for car vacuums in B&D as well.

Including wet spills: Vacuum cleaners have traditionally been for dry cleaning, but newer versions can handle wet areas as well. If you’re looking at floor cleaning, you can go for a larger model, or for quick spill clean up, there are cordless versions from B&D as well.

Do you have any other specific cleaning needs that we may have missed out here? Do let us know and we’ll try to address the point in this blog post.

We are sure you will find the cleaning appliance you need at Black & Decker. Do check out complete range at: http://www.blackanddeckerindia.in

Carpeting your floors – Should you do it? - Black & Decker, India

Some of us who have lived abroad might have experienced the luxury of fully carpeted floors. This makes a lot of sense especially in colder countries as it makes it much easier to move around the house. Does carpeting make sense in India though? Let’s take a quick look:

Pros:

·         It makes it much more comfortable to walk around especially in colder climates when the floor gets really cold.

·         You can change the colour of your floor depending on your décor.

·         A well-chosen carpet can give a rich and luxurious appearance.

·         It keeps the floor protected from wear and tear.

·         It may be cheaper to replace the carpet than to change your entire flooring.

·        Carpets can be very easy to clean with a good vacuum cleaner (Check out Black & Decker’s range here)

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Cons:

·         Stains can be tough to clean, so you have to be extra careful to try to not drop anything.

·         Carpets can gather more dust, and it may not be the right choice when you have people or children with allergies.

·         They can be tough to clean if you have a lot of furniture.

·         The expertise of wall-to-wall carpeting may not yet be easily available locally.

Are there are more important pros or cons we may have missed out here? Do let us know if you think of something, and also your personal views regarding carpeting. A mid-way solution would be to go for a large carpet in your living areas and bedrooms, but avoid wall-to-wall if you are not convinced about it. Cleaning is one aspect you don’t need to worry about, when you have B&D’s range of cleaning appliances to make it easier for you! Do check out details at our website: http://www.blackanddeckerindia.in