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how to make a bowl out of magazines in thirty seconds

video how to make a bowl out of magazines in thirty seconds

a fun ecofriendly project that will help the earth and its creatures

28 comments

Feb 24, 2010. 7:26 PMluvit says:

tough decisions. 30 sec magazine bowl... or scrape out a coconut..

Aug 1, 2010. 6:55 PMkemper says:

Hah you eva tried to scrape outta coconut in 30 secs...? hahah!

Apr 26, 2010. 5:11 PMgdtripp says:

Please bring the vid back!!

Dec 21, 2009. 11:41 AMK I T says:

Why remove video oh whats the point ?

Nov 6, 2009. 2:13 PMfreekofnature says:

cool idea. the instruction on the video went a little fast and a little unclear. good idea

Nov 2, 2009. 10:36 AMGeeegee says:

Can I find more instructions? Or is the video it?

Oct 11, 2009. 7:11 PMANTQNUT says:

Wow! very creative and the music was a nice touch :D

Oct 1, 2009. 12:13 PM

amakerguy says:

nice project! could you tell me what the music is? I really like that song

Oct 1, 2009. 12:58 PMChromatica says:

into the ocean Blue october

Oct 1, 2009. 2:38 PM

amakerguy says:

thanks!

Oct 3, 2009. 7:47 AMChromatica says:

your very welcome

Oct 1, 2009. 1:24 PMevilbunny61954 says:

OOOOOOO its a thingy :O

Sep 5, 2009. 2:19 PM

lemonie says:

Good use of the 30 seconds. How easy / expensive is it to get shellac these days? L

Sep 10, 2009. 1:24 PMoceanblue824 (author) says:

just go to your neighborhood micheals (art supply store) and your looking at around 5-15 dollars

Sep 10, 2009. 1:53 PM

lemonie says:

I'm not living in your geographical location but how much do you get for 5-15$? L

Sep 11, 2009. 1:33 PMoceanblue824 (author) says:

enough for allot of project it will probably last for about like 20 of the magazine bowls

Sep 11, 2009. 3:06 PM

lemonie says:

For pure curiosity do you have any idea of how many insect-excretions it takes per bowl? L

Sep 13, 2009. 7:50 AMoceanblue824 (author) says:

no i dont sorry

Sep 6, 2009. 3:45 AMironsmiter says:

Shellac(alcohol with the shellac flakes), not so common as it used to be, however... Varnish(linseed oil with the shellac flakes) is a suitable substitute. Is cheap, and available almost anywhere. Polyurethane and lacquer are, in every way I can think of, a better finish. Most home stores, any woodworking store, many hardware stores, will all cary them. Couple dollars for a gallon.

Sep 6, 2009. 6:14 AM

lemonie says:

Thanks, it was shellac specifically that I was interested in (w/ref to the alternatives you mentioned) L

Sep 5, 2009. 8:57 PMtheHPbee says:

I think you can get Modge Podge for about six dollars at any craft store... That's shellac, right? ...

Sep 6, 2009. 2:29 AM

lemonie says:

No, I don't believe Modge Podge is shellac. L

Oct 10, 2009. 2:59 PMJohnnyArt says:

Mod Podge is not shellac...but it could really work for this project...it's water-based, and they have an "outdoor" variety that's supposed to be water resistant. Apply in several thin coats...

Oct 12, 2009. 11:42 AM

lemonie says:

It was shellac specifically that I was interested in, as it's not that easy to find and rather old-fashioned.

L

Sep 11, 2009. 1:55 PMtomha_the_cat says:

Great instructable ;) I can't wait to try it. Are you going to do any written instructions or know where any are? One of my friends does not have a computer and wants to try this.