Engr Abubakar Naseem

Wool in its natural form has a neutral shade and has to be dye to obtain varied hues.  In most cases, wool can be bleached or dye at any of the processing stages though it is commonly done after washing or when it is spun into yarn. Wool which is dyed at the yarn stage is referred to as yarn dye while stock dye wool is the name given to wool which is dye right after washing. Plant colors can be used for a natural dyeing process through chemical are the ones preferred for commercial applications. The dyes used for wool are chemically anionic in nature. Two factors that determine the rate of dying are the pH and the rate of increase in temperature of the dye bath liquor. Wool is said to be a dye or bleached successfully if one achieves the uniformity, correct shade, requirements of color fastness at minimum cost and least environmental damage on a consistent basis. There are several which go down well with wool fabric to develop colorfast finish in varied hues ranging from s...

Celebrities come and go. They can either stay for a couple of years, but some fail to carve a niche in the entertainment industry and remain a starlet. Some are successful and become iconic in the music scene, television, and movies. You might be wondering why some of them have disappeared in the industry. If you observe their stellar status, the luckiest are those who share common characteristics that made them rich and famous. Take a peek at the 8 common characteristics famous celebrities have in common. Find out if you have any of these traits that can be helpful in your chosen profession. 1. Strong determination and confidence. Celebrities are confident and determined to pursue their goal no matter what happens. They are the kind of people who do not care about what others say when they pose nude in a men's magazine or wear a bizarre outfit. Getting out of poverty and to become famous are two things that prodded them to try their luck in Hollywood hoping that they c...

Art Student, Chiamaka Okenwa, answers the question, 'What runs through the mind of an artist before the birth of a true masterpiece?' This is a question that plagues everyone, especially in today's chaotic world where your identity is easily lost. The answer to this question is what I have set out to find in my visit to 'Identities', an exhibition at Denk Spaces. At the entrance to the gallery was a display by the exhibiting artist Erasmus Onyishi. What had at first appeared to be a mere tangle of wires and clutter took form upon more careful observation as a colony of ants marching up the wall. This mixed media piece, Openly Closed, was perhaps what opened our minds to the existence of other forms of art apart from realism, a concept we had been more or less closed off to. Stepping into the building, eyes began to fill with wonder. Each separate work was a colorful and vivacious expression of the same, special theme: Identity. The exhibiting artists had ide...

Cosplay can seem a little intimidating for those just starting out, especially if planning to attend a convention. Dressing up to match the look of a favorite character from a comic book, anime, television series, movie or video game is now a very enjoyable pastime for more and more people every year. But the process of choosing the right outfit needs to be carefully chosen for the most enjoyable experience. Let's take a look at a few useful tips for beginners: Carefully choose the outfit The best type of outfit to wear at a convention has the ability to naturally complement your build and looks. However, with such a varied range of characters to get inspired by, there is certain to be an outfit that can fit virtually all sizes and shapes. Also, if you are planning to create the outfit, it helps to match your sewing skills to what you intend to make. For instance, there are plenty of outfits that involved catsuits and leotards which are mostly easy to accessorize to achieve ...

I am an artist at heart and an accountant by profession. I make paper collage paintings and also enjoy painting with acrylic on canvas. I particularly like learning new techniques and styles of painting. However for some time now I have been plagued by the question "Is art necessary?'' I have felt perhaps I ought to put my time to better use. Do something really productive and worthwhile. Do something that would improve the world, something really useful and perhaps to make a difference. And also find my purpose. Yes, the perennial question - is this all there is? Suddenly making art started to feel like a kind of selfish indulgence. Like I should have utilized my time to do something more important. So I started to think if any art was necessary at all. Every single day I read the morning paper. I read to keep myself informed of the news. The news is of crimes committed. Of horrible crimes against women and little children. Of the destruction wrought by natural calam...

Go-To-Heaven Card??? When I was a child, Monopoly was one of my most favorite board games. We could play for hours to acquire the most property. The main objective was to own a couple of hotels on Eloff Street. With hard work, good planning and a bit of luck here and there you could eventually become a property mogul. Some of us colluded to have another player declared bankrupt. Some crooked and borrowed money from the bank and "forgot" to pay it back. Yes, not every player's strategy smelt so fresh. I was totally afraid of going to jail because it would be fatal to have to sit out a couple of rounds. The best of all for me was to land on the "chance" space and, best of all, to get a "Get out of jail free" card. This card could give me that extra little push to eventually win the game. Monopoly is just a smaller version of life. We all start life on an equal footing. We arrive with nothing. Some people play nicely according to the rul...