http://www.instructables.com Fri, 1 Jun 2012 06:09:20 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Macros-of-my-garden-shot-via-mobile-phone/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/G9LC/GNBEVIBG/FNOG9LCGNBEVIBG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/G9LC/GNBEVIBG/FNOG9LCGNBEVIBG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/G9LC/GNBEVIBG/FNOG9LCGNBEVIBG.SMALL.jpg EGL41ICGNBEVI8M bhvm Shots are taken with my trusty old Nokia n73 and Magnifying glass trick. Re-affirms that its the cameraman and not just the camera thats important Save image and view EXIF more more details No Editing except Re-sizing and Brightness. Since many of you are curios about the magnifying glass trick, ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 10 May 2011 23:40:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Van-Gogh-for-Breakfast/
Van Gogh for Breakfast - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/T1A6/GNBEV28A/FFKT1A6GNBEV28A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/T1A6/GNBEV28A/FFKT1A6GNBEV28A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/T1A6/GNBEV28A/FFKT1A6GNBEV28A.SMALL.jpg EL7MK2ZGNFSJT4Q CopperTwist This Instructable will teach you how to re-create van Gogh’s iconic painting Starry Night with nothing but bacon. Buckle up! It’s gonna be a delicious, post-impressionistic ride! First of all, you’ll need to find a clear image of Starry Night. Just pull up google images and print out the best one y...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 8 May 2011 23:40:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Your-Step-by-step-Guide-to-Creating-Bacon-based-Wo/
Your Step-by-step Guide to Creating Bacon-based Works of Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/2MN2/GNCXO1C8/FAJ2MN2GNCXO1C8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/2MN2/GNCXO1C8/FAJ2MN2GNCXO1C8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/2MN2/GNCXO1C8/FAJ2MN2GNCXO1C8.SMALL.jpg EW7JDB2GNBEUCQA Alexander Ross This guide will take you through the production techniques towards reinventing your favourite works of art as an alternatively palatable painting.              Pick a Particularly Meaty Artwork Begin by selecting the artwork that you wish to baconly appropriate. This Lucian Freud self portrait ma...
By: Alexander Ross

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 8 May 2011 07:21:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Eggs-and-nests-art/
Egg and nest art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/0EPI/GMIGHPXO/FE40EPIGMIGHPXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/0EPI/GMIGHPXO/FE40EPIGMIGHPXO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/0EPI/GMIGHPXO/FE40EPIGMIGHPXO.SMALL.jpg EXIVMLEGMIG11KH faridbayan88 This is a project that you can do it using this instructable and make your spaces very beautiful. These are some nests, eggs and birds that you can turn these on in the night and enjoy your dynamic space, they can rotate around themselves and make space more dynamic... What do you need? In this ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:39:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Corrugated-Self-Portrait/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/C2MI/GMYNAXB4/FA2C2MIGMYNAXB4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/C2MI/GMYNAXB4/FA2C2MIGMYNAXB4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/C2MI/GMYNAXB4/FA2C2MIGMYNAXB4.SMALL.jpg EU1O9QAGMYNAVOX eyebot117 I had a spare sheet of corrugated cardboard left over from my sketchbook instructable and I had an assignment where we had to make a self portrait in art class. So, I saw on the internet where someone had cut away the top layer of paper which allowed the corrugations underneath to show. I thought th...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:15:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Escher-Easter-Egg/
Escher Easter Egg - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/HHEV/GN4CZPJW/FMAHHEVGN4CZPJW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/HHEV/GN4CZPJW/FMAHHEVGN4CZPJW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/HHEV/GN4CZPJW/FMAHHEVGN4CZPJW.SMALL.jpg E3AE5HKGMX1S27Z yorisimo This Instructable will show you how to make an M.C.Escher-inspired Easter Egg in the traditional Ukrainian style, pysanka . Pysanka Easter Eggs are created using a wax-resist (batik) technique.  The technique allows for very intricate designs, but requires lots of patience!  Basically, wax is appl...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 1 May 2011 22:43:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/quotLilies-of-the-Cityquot-Faberge-Egg/
"Lilies of the City" Faberge Egg - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/MR7K/FLROM3L8/FR4MR7KFLROM3L8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/MR7K/FLROM3L8/FR4MR7KFLROM3L8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/MR7K/FLROM3L8/FR4MR7KFLROM3L8.SMALL.jpg EPOICNVFLROM3FV kristylynn84 The Lilies of the Valley Egg was my favorite of the Nine Imperial Eggs and I loved how Tsarina Alexandra's love of this flower was taken to a whole new level. I am favoring this flower but only after seeing the work of Michael Perchin, who mastered this egg in 1896. I was unable to make the crazines...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 8 Oct 2008 22:15:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Perpetual-Motion-Machine-The-real-life-version-of/
Perpetual Motion Machine: The real-life version of M.C.Escher's Waterfall - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/0POU/GMQ2LIF7/FZ70POUGMQ2LIF7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/0POU/GMQ2LIF7/FZ70POUGMQ2LIF7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/0POU/GMQ2LIF7/FZ70POUGMQ2LIF7.SMALL.jpg E1X36FMGMQ2LI6O GuokrDIY if you can read Chinese, the original Chinese version of this guide is here:http://www.guokr.com/article/18649/ Escher has drawn a lot of strange pictures which describe an impossible reality , Waterfall is one of them. This instructable gives out a step-by-step guide to show how you can make a r...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:37:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Sculptures-sometimes-Jiggly-Wiggly-always-a/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/E6R7/GLTS7OZB/FCUE6R7GLTS7OZB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/E6R7/GLTS7OZB/FCUE6R7GLTS7OZB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/E6R7/GLTS7OZB/FCUE6R7GLTS7OZB.SMALL.jpg E8TAJQDGLTS7OZ0 HerArtSheLoves Each robot is handmade. Polymer clay is shaped into robotic goodness, beads added for eyes and wire woven into springs that make the neck, arms & legs (coiling gizmo rocks). After baking, multiple coats of varnish are brushed on for protection and shiny delight. Including, "Grungy Bot" series: naug...
By: HerArtSheLoves

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:34:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vrhnikas-Easter-egg/
Vrhnika's Easter egg - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/OT04/GMYN9UHR/F2QOT04GMYN9UHR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/OT04/GMYN9UHR/F2QOT04GMYN9UHR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/OT04/GMYN9UHR/F2QOT04GMYN9UHR.SMALL.jpg EXZYADWGMYN9UHC skorpijon Easter eggs made in Vrhnika in Slovenia, Europa with drilling holes. For makeing such an egg, you need: - egg - pencil - ruler with circles - drilling machnie with fine drill - a lot of patience and time (2-3 weeks) This easter eggs are really beautiful, special and unique. This beauty is made wit...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:10:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bacon-and-Eggs-chainmailwire-sculpturewall-hangi/
Bacon and Eggs chainmail/wire sculpture/wall hanging - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/FV5R/GMFIQ584/F68FV5RGMFIQ584.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/FV5R/GMFIQ584/F68FV5RGMFIQ584.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/FV5R/GMFIQ584/F68FV5RGMFIQ584.SMALL.jpg E1Y1PDOGMFIQ582 chance313 Yum Yum... Supplies You will need  14 g copper wire, mini bolt cutters (or something to cut the wire), a box cutter, two pairs of pliers, a power drill, a 3/8 steel dowel, gloves, galvanized steel wire 14g and 20 g, a small drill bit,   you will also need a hot glue gun Stripping the copper wir...
By: chance313

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:27:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Knight-Steampunk-Object-Art-Custom-Figure/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/H8EK/GMJT3P3P/FV7H8EKGMJT3P3P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/H8EK/GMJT3P3P/FV7H8EKGMJT3P3P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/H8EK/GMJT3P3P/FV7H8EKGMJT3P3P.SMALL.jpg E0E0CXRGMJIDX02 becomingthebeast Hello! This is the "Knight". A custom, hand-made, figure with several different parts and materials, going from junk, old drawer pullers, nails, wire, painting, coral and stone beads, copper wire...and more !!! For the last 5 years, I've been very into Object art, based on recyling junk or appare...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:49:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Goose-of-Geometry/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/JYIE/FM7WGE37/FFZJYIEFM7WGE37.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/JYIE/FM7WGE37/FFZJYIEFM7WGE37.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/JYIE/FM7WGE37/FFZJYIEFM7WGE37.SMALL.jpg E2Q919KFM7WGE1K bbstudio This was done simply to discover if I could do it. I went though a stage where my goal was to remove as much material from an egg shell as possible while still retaining the shape and image of the egg. Carving an egg shell like this is great fun and watching people's reactions when they seem somethi...
By: bbstudio

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:57:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Amazing-Twist-Locking-Cardboard-Sketchbook/
The Amazing Twist-Locking Cardboard Sketchbook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/KJ2X/GMIG5J1V/FUFKJ2XGMIG5J1V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/KJ2X/GMIG5J1V/FUFKJ2XGMIG5J1V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/KJ2X/GMIG5J1V/FUFKJ2XGMIG5J1V.SMALL.jpg E7X6J3XGM5DAVW4 eyebot117 I'm an artist. A year ago, the cover of my old sketchbook finally wore off from its ring bindings. I went around with a pitiful rubber band holding everything together for a month. I finally got sick of it and vowed to revive my beloved tome of imagination. One day I was looking through an idea book...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:41:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/open-market-vendor/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/FQX7/GMDYTIKF/FENFQX7GMDYTIKF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/FQX7/GMDYTIKF/FENFQX7GMDYTIKF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/FQX7/GMDYTIKF/FENFQX7GMDYTIKF.SMALL.jpg E01JSTGGMDY0A78 rschack This is a project that I did for spanish class. We were supposed to make a model of something that would show a little about the culture of wherever the location was. The size is about 2 feet  by 1 foot  The materials that I used were: - straws - wire - string - cloth - clay - caraway seeds (painted...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:35:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kerman-Stars-Ostrich-Pysanky-Batik-Easter-Egg/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/W2Z5/GM9QLW80/FWPW2Z5GM9QLW80.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/W2Z5/GM9QLW80/FWPW2Z5GM9QLW80.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/W2Z5/GM9QLW80/FWPW2Z5GM9QLW80.SMALL.jpg EO7A1TFGM9QLCAD sojeo This wonderfully, elaborate batik egg was made using the traditional Pysanky wax and dye process on a real blown ostrich egg, which is sealed with a coat of protective, crystal clear finish. It measures approximately 5 1/2 inches tall. The project begins by hand sanding the egg until it is silky sm...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:07:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dont-Push-Sculpture/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/2KF7/GM9QKBFT/FML2KF7GM9QKBFT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/2KF7/GM9QKBFT/FML2KF7GM9QKBFT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/2KF7/GM9QKBFT/FML2KF7GM9QKBFT.SMALL.jpg ES0CK33GM9QKBEZ robotguy4 This sculpture is of a robot pushing a button on a sign that says "Don't Push." I used the lost wax technique of bronze casting which I made during a bronze casting class. The metal portion of the sculpture is made of 2 cast parts welded together: the robot and the sign. Originally, they were one p...
By: robotguy4

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 9 Apr 2011 18:17:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Red-Trike/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/PLZB/GM7E8HMY/FERPLZBGM7E8HMY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/PLZB/GM7E8HMY/FERPLZBGM7E8HMY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/PLZB/GM7E8HMY/FERPLZBGM7E8HMY.SMALL.jpg EPCCPSIGM7E86B4 qweeka It was a dark and stormy night. The next day I woke up, got out of bed. Dragged a comb across my head. Went to my studio and was suddenly awash in desire to make a red tricycle out of wood with the front wheel all wonky. And, so I did. It rolled so much as i was trying to paint it, that I finally ha...
By: qweeka

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 8 Apr 2011 11:58:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-your-own-paintbrushes/
Making your own paintbrushes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/S578/GM4N1A4M/F6VS578GM4N1A4M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/S578/GM4N1A4M/F6VS578GM4N1A4M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/S578/GM4N1A4M/F6VS578GM4N1A4M.SMALL.jpg EHUIA1WGM5DASUO missannie As an art student, buying my own brushes is expensive so I decided to make my own out of objects I had around my house. Preparing the handle Drill a hole into the object you are making your handle.  In this case, I am using an old set of chopsticks.  The hole needs to be big enough to fit the a...
By: missannie

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 6 Apr 2011 16:26:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Knife-Stabbed-Through-Liquor-Bottle/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/YE03/GLL4ND95/FXXYE03GLL4ND95.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/YE03/GLL4ND95/FXXYE03GLL4ND95.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/YE03/GLL4ND95/FXXYE03GLL4ND95.SMALL.jpg EK2N7LRGLL4ND8S DWordDtour You may have seen glass bottle art like this on the internets or even in craft shops but never had the cash to purchase it? Well soon enough you can DIY!  I'll be posting an Instructable at a later date to show you all the secret which isn't that big of a secret at all!!!
By: DWordDtour

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:55:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Paint-a-Painting/
How to Paint a Painting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/E237/GLGCJPGQ/F9RE237GLGCJPGQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/E237/GLGCJPGQ/F9RE237GLGCJPGQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/E237/GLGCJPGQ/F9RE237GLGCJPGQ.SMALL.jpg EGLLPTHGLGCJC47 pokiespout Or, more specifically, how I painted THIS painting!   I've always loved painting shows, and I've always loved painting, but my process does not readily lend itself to the public television format.  Where Bob Ross can crank out an eyepopping masterpiece with broad appeal in twenty-four minutes flat w...
By: pokiespout

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:03:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-Tensegrity-Tower/
Desktop Tensegrity Tower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/A0L5/GL4Z458M/F9IA0L5GL4Z458M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/A0L5/GL4Z458M/F9IA0L5GL4Z458M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/A0L5/GL4Z458M/F9IA0L5GL4Z458M.SMALL.jpg E25J96GGJQEMGYU Data643 Have you ever seen towers like the Needle Tower in Washington, D.C? It looks like it's just a trick, but it is real. This method of construction is called tension integrity, or "Tensegrity". Tensegrity is achieved when many wires or cables are stretched between poles in a repeating pattern. This p...
By: Data643

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:39:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-A-Ship-In-A-Bottle/
Building A Ship In A Bottle. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/6RXV/GLC26NNK/F4F6RXVGLC26NNK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/6RXV/GLC26NNK/F4F6RXVGLC26NNK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/6RXV/GLC26NNK/F4F6RXVGLC26NNK.SMALL.jpg EKT9OTHGLC26NNO goaly Hello, Building a ship in a bottle was an old form of maritime art. Sailors of the past would often create things in their free time. They also did not have much room for big hobbies, and from this came old treasures such as scrimshaw carvings and ships in bottles. I have not made one of these for ...
By: goaly

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:12:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/water-bottle-flower-bouquet/
water bottle flower bouquet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/C8DK/GKS0W7Q9/FG4C8DKGKS0W7Q9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/C8DK/GKS0W7Q9/FG4C8DKGKS0W7Q9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/C8DK/GKS0W7Q9/FG4C8DKGKS0W7Q9.SMALL.jpg E0HWNKQGKS0W7N5 d_salce84 this instructable will teach you how to make a flower bouquet. It can be for a special someone, a friend, or just plain hobby. This was an idea I came up with for a gift for valentines day. what you will need You will want to choose a vase of your choice and any decorations you want to add like ...
By: d_salce84

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:35:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Information-Digestion/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/TLJF/GKS45P4E/FWWTLJFGKS45P4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/TLJF/GKS45P4E/FWWTLJFGKS45P4E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/TLJF/GKS45P4E/FWWTLJFGKS45P4E.SMALL.jpg EKINW6MGKS0RI78 theshort This is a piece of artwork I did for school. I wished I'd documented it better so I could have created an instructable but I just don't have enough photos. That aside, I thought it would be fun to share some of my work anyway.  The piece was in response to frustrations I was feeling about school an...
By: theshort

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 2 Mar 2011 07:47:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Food-Photography-Through-a-Novices-Eyes/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/M0CD/GKQ36D0W/F7FM0CDGKQ36D0W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/M0CD/GKQ36D0W/F7FM0CDGKQ36D0W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/M0CD/GKQ36D0W/F7FM0CDGKQ36D0W.SMALL.jpg E34Z3F0GKQ36CVU jen7714 "I was skimming through all my dessert cookbooks one day. I desperately needed a good party dessert. I stopped to look at a delicious lemon pound cake, some chocolate chip cookies, and a very good-looking pear pie. I was thinking to myself," That was an excerpt from my instructable version of Pomeg...
By: jen7714

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 1 Mar 2011 15:47:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Silk-Paintings/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/752N/GKQ363G1/FBM752NGKQ363G1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/752N/GKQ363G1/FBM752NGKQ363G1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/752N/GKQ363G1/FBM752NGKQ363G1.SMALL.jpg ERKDTDQGKQ363FK scoochmaroo A few years ago, the Van Gogh estate contacted me to do a piece for a villa remodel.  I don't know how they got my information, but I was intrigued.  They said they'd been particularly impressed with one of Vince's lesser known pieces called "Starry Night," and did I know it?  A quick google search ...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 1 Mar 2011 13:22:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rebuilding-of-a-Old-Chair/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/4XHN/GKLJ2E15/F534XHNGKLJ2E15.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/4XHN/GKLJ2E15/F534XHNGKLJ2E15.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/4XHN/GKLJ2E15/F534XHNGKLJ2E15.SMALL.jpg EP4V01YGKQ39F0D wickedcrochet I gave new life to a old, left on the side of the road rattan chair. I crocheted a swirl circle for the top of the seat and a circle for the bottom of the seat and sewed them together. I crocheted circles or put buttons on the small circles on various parts of the chair. I loomed or crocheted a pie...
By: wickedcrochet

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 1 Mar 2011 10:23:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Roundadabout-Dogs/
Roundabout Dogs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/MZD0/GJPJHGYR/FR5MZD0GJPJHGYR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/MZD0/GJPJHGYR/FR5MZD0GJPJHGYR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/MZD0/GJPJHGYR/FR5MZD0GJPJHGYR.SMALL.jpg EEK9OJMGJPJHGYJ FriendOfHumanity Hello, This may be old news but yesterday I read about the roundabout dog street installations for the first time.  "The phenomenon consists of anonymous people placing homemade dog sculptures, typically made of wood (or sometimes plastic, metal or textile) in roundabouts (traffic circles)." http...
By: FriendOfHumanity

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 3 Feb 2011 03:42:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Best-Of-In-House-Projects-2010/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/SD1J/GINP5BZQ/FWHSD1JGINP5BZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/SD1J/GINP5BZQ/FWHSD1JGINP5BZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/SD1J/GINP5BZQ/FWHSD1JGINP5BZQ.SMALL.jpg O8KYN5WGINP5AXT frenzy Aside from keeping the site running and making our members happy, we at instructables also LOVE making projects! We make lots during the year to coincide with contests or holidays. Here are a few of our favorites from the past year from the staff at instructables.com! Homemade Snickers Candy Bar...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:36:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Randofos-Top-10-Projects-of-2010/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/10AF/GIJG27QK/FDX10AFGIJG27QK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/10AF/GIJG27QK/FDX10AFGIJG27QK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/10AF/GIJG27QK/FDX10AFGIJG27QK.SMALL.jpg O72MWOVGIJG3LTE randofo As we move forward into 2011, I couldn't help but look back on the year that was 2010. I published some decent stuff last year, if I don't say so myself. For the sake of personal reflection and pure unadulterated vanity, I have decided to compile some of my favorite projects into a guide. Here are ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 5 Jan 2011 14:41:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Snowman-Christmas-Ornament/
How to Make a Snowman Christmas Ornament - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/MIZK/GICYBAML/F9XMIZKGICYBAML.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/MIZK/GICYBAML/F9XMIZKGICYBAML.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/MIZK/GICYBAML/F9XMIZKGICYBAML.SMALL.jpg E3TYNHFGI0TMNLT lw119 Introduction My son made several of these snowman ornaments to give as gift to friends and relatives. We made this instructable to share this fun and educational project. It was a great way to introduce him to some new techniques and get him in the habit of basic workshop safety. This project should...
By: lw119

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 2 Jan 2011 22:23:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dirty-Plates/
Dirty Plates - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/ZSJ6/GHX76W4I/FI5ZSJ6GHX76W4I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/ZSJ6/GHX76W4I/FI5ZSJ6GHX76W4I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/ZSJ6/GHX76W4I/FI5ZSJ6GHX76W4I.SMALL.jpg ERDQYMEGHX76W2I fungus amungus Christmas is a time for reconnecting with old friends and giving them gifts with naked people on them. Or at least that's one of my own personal traditions. I gave friends bars of dirty soap a few years ago and many of them still have them in pristine condition and on display in their homes. So I fi...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:06:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Orange-Peel-Chain-1/
Orange Peel Chain - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/LO8Z/GHDSJG8G/FSTLO8ZGHDSJG8G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/LO8Z/GHDSJG8G/FSTLO8ZGHDSJG8G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/LO8Z/GHDSJG8G/FSTLO8ZGHDSJG8G.SMALL.jpg E3SCB5CGHFJYD6V vahid_you2004 Have a fresh fruit, like oranges, after a delicious meal always make an enjoyment feeling for everybody. Have you ever played with your orange remainders? Have you ever tried to make creations with orange peels? In this instructable I'm going to show you how to make a chain use orange remainders. I ...
By: vahid_you2004

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:36:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Absinthiliser/
The Absinthiliser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/Z8YM/GHFJWQYC/FJRZ8YMGHFJWQYC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/Z8YM/GHFJWQYC/FJRZ8YMGHFJWQYC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/Z8YM/GHFJWQYC/FJRZ8YMGHFJWQYC.SMALL.jpg ETSL6QQGH8AG5ND andyk75 The Absinthiliser is a device which enhances the sorcerous spirit of absinthe. With the use of this device you will notice that you drink much less but instead watch your drink standing on this device. If you however chose to drink Absinthe: Drink responsibly and don't abuse alcohol! But: Be aware...
By: andyk75

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 9 Dec 2010 01:48:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cut-Here-Door-The-Portal-to-Creativity/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/TYZH/FOHXBK29/FS3TYZHFOHXBK29.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/TYZH/FOHXBK29/FS3TYZHFOHXBK29.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/TYZH/FOHXBK29/FS3TYZHFOHXBK29.SMALL.jpg EI9HHB0FOHXBK1T gmjhowe So, i work in a studio, we do alot of artworking, we're all creative types. The actual studio is pretty nice, we have our own fridge, we all have decent computers, but recently we had the end wall put in place. Which for a few months has been rather bare. I found this 'window cut outs' of some pri...
By: gmjhowe

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:06:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Layered-Wall-Art/
Layered Wall Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/UZHV/GH89ZZ49/FCOUZHVGH89ZZ49.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/UZHV/GH89ZZ49/FCOUZHVGH89ZZ49.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/UZHV/GH89ZZ49/FCOUZHVGH89ZZ49.SMALL.jpg EQF14BOGH89ZZ48 sky_king This instructable will show you how to build and hang layered wall art.  The creations are only limited to your imagnination!  This is the first time I remembered to take pictures all the way through the build process.  I hope you enjoy! Draw your pattern On a large sheet of paper, draw the im...
By: sky_king

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 5 Dec 2010 09:25:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Duck/
Duct Tape Duck - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/1RSX/GGPF4UOX/FIG1RSXGGPF4UOX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/1RSX/GGPF4UOX/FIG1RSXGGPF4UOX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/1RSX/GGPF4UOX/FIG1RSXGGPF4UOX.SMALL.jpg EUMSWNGGGPF4UOQ seamster For a long time, I've wanted to make a duck out of duct tape. It's made out of newspaper, cardboard, dowels, a couple of black marbles, and lots and lots of tape. I hung him in my office where he acts as my own personal attack duck to scare off my enemies. So far, everyone just says "aw, that's cut...
By: seamster

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 28 Nov 2010 23:30:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tattooists-Artists-tracing-lightbox/
Tattooists / Artists tracing lightbox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/X17U/GGMMFCQZ/FDVX17UGGMMFCQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/X17U/GGMMFCQZ/FDVX17UGGMMFCQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/X17U/GGMMFCQZ/FDVX17UGGMMFCQZ.SMALL.jpg ESVFNDQGGMMQWIC andyward85 This instructable will show you how to make a very inexpensive professional looking tattooists / artists lightbox used for tracing images and designs onto paper from recycled things and out of things you may be able to find around the home or in the back of the garage. This is my first ever instruct...
By: andyward85

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:07:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dremel-Carved-Painting-Roller-Sleeve/
Dremel Carved Painting Roller Sleeve - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/3K2D/GG4A6TOH/FK63K2DGG4A6TOH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/3K2D/GG4A6TOH/FK63K2DGG4A6TOH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/3K2D/GG4A6TOH/FK63K2DGG4A6TOH.SMALL.jpg EQPK60WGFRWNVT4 Thinkenstein Design rollers are like rolling block prints.  They can be used as painting tools to liven up a painting with patterns.   They do the job well, and quickly.  This particular roller sleeve is carved with a dremel tool with a ball-shaped burr bit.  It paints parallel wavy lines.  Other carved designs...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 8 Nov 2010 13:30:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-your-iron-gate-into-a-work-of-art/
Turn your iron gate into a work of art! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/HX3K/GGC2U1EW/F1JHX3KGGC2U1EW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/HX3K/GGC2U1EW/F1JHX3KGGC2U1EW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/HX3K/GGC2U1EW/F1JHX3KGGC2U1EW.SMALL.jpg ETU6EMJGGC2U1ET fayster Looking for a way to spiff up your wrought iron gate or fence? How about adding some cool wine bottle art! What you'll need Wine bottles (count on some bad 'cuts' and have extras). Bottle scorer of your choice. We used one called the "Amazing Bottle and Jar Cutter" that we found on eBay...
By: fayster

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:50:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-Rollers-for-painting/
Design Rollers -- for painting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/W9Z1/GG4A6TOJ/F72W9Z1GG4A6TOJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/W9Z1/GG4A6TOJ/F72W9Z1GG4A6TOJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/W9Z1/GG4A6TOJ/F72W9Z1GG4A6TOJ.SMALL.jpg ES46JPIGFRWNTGB Thinkenstein Texture gives life to painting surfaces and design rollers are a quick way to put it down.  These rollers use PVC pipe for the basic roller sleeves and are like rolling printing blocks.  You charge them with paint, instead of printing ink, and roll the design patterns down on your painting.  I use t...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 8 Nov 2010 12:25:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-clay-bust-of-someone-you-know-bron/
How to make a clay bust of someone you know. (bronze finish) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/NP2J/GB5HD28I/FXUNP2JGB5HD28I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/NP2J/GB5HD28I/FXUNP2JGB5HD28I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/NP2J/GB5HD28I/FXUNP2JGB5HD28I.SMALL.jpg ESMRHJHGB3W2D4X gnatquill           What do you buy the man who has everything?   Well, I decided to make something he couldn't or wouldn't buy for himself.  A clay likeness of himself.              At first my plan was to make a clay model then cast it in silicon then concrete for his driveway but I got to such a detail lev...
By: gnatquill

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 5 Jul 2010 07:40:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spider-Web-Paintings/
Spider Web Paintings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/BO59/GFRWQQYF/FUHBO59GFRWQQYF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/BO59/GFRWQQYF/FUHBO59GFRWQQYF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/BO59/GFRWQQYF/FUHBO59GFRWQQYF.SMALL.jpg EHML1ROGFRWQQXA dreamberry Spider webs can be painted with spray paint and "captured" on a surface. You can put a REAL spider web on your guitar or motorcycle tank. I've captured webs on simple squares of corrugated cardboard, plywood, even a clarinet case! The pictures I have taken do not do these any justice. They look like...
By: dreamberry

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 3 Nov 2010 18:15:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mosaic-tile-bar-front/
Mosaic tile bar front - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/OI98/GAPUWTZN/FTFOI98GAPUWTZN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/OI98/GAPUWTZN/FTFOI98GAPUWTZN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/OI98/GAPUWTZN/FTFOI98GAPUWTZN.SMALL.jpg EXRVCQCGAPUWTZ3 luke_woj This project was completed for a local bar in town, Alley Cat in Carrollton Georgia. It was opening in three days when we got word that they wanted a mosaic done for the front of the bar. My brother, Rory (instructable user rory_woj), his wife (Rhea), and various family members all pitched in to c...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:43:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Grease-Gun-Paint-Storage/
Convenient Paint Storage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/EPK9/GFRWOWA3/FL2EPK9GFRWOWA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/EPK9/GFRWOWA3/FL2EPK9GFRWOWA3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/EPK9/GFRWOWA3/FL2EPK9GFRWOWA3.SMALL.jpg EA2PSDXGFMCD76J Thinkenstein It is cheaper to buy artists paint in bulk jars than in tubes.   One tends to waste more paint, though, because air gets inside the jars every time you open them.  I used to use a lot of silicone rubber that came in grease gun cartridges.  After emptying the cartridges of silicone, I disassembled ...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:46:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Silicone-Rubber-Sculpture-Techniques/
Silicone Rubber Sculpture Techniques - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/N8GB/GFMC8ATH/F28N8GBGFMC8ATH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/N8GB/GFMC8ATH/F28N8GBGFMC8ATH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/N8GB/GFMC8ATH/F28N8GBGFMC8ATH.SMALL.jpg E710WG7GFMCD46R Thinkenstein Silicone rubber is not a common sculpture material.  It is sticky, puts off ascetic acid fumes as it cures, and you can't use your bare hands to work with it.  This instructable is about various uncommon techniques I have developed to work with it.  Silicone rubber is normally used as a sealant for...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:11:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Draw-Japanese-esque-Trees/
How To Draw Japanese-esque Trees - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/55SX/GFRWMF0O/FNW55SXGFRWMF0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/55SX/GFRWMF0O/FNW55SXGFRWMF0O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/55SX/GFRWMF0O/FNW55SXGFRWMF0O.SMALL.jpg E9DTKLOGFRWMELT christophungus I will show you how to draw trees with straws! All you have to do is follow the simple steps to make beautiful looking trees! Materials To draw the trees you will need: 1 Small paintbrush 1 Straw 1 Tube of  acrylic paint 1 Piece of paper 1 Small bowl 1/2 cup of warm (not hot) water (not shown)  ...
By: christophungus

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 30 Oct 2010 15:12:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HAMLET-MIRROR-MOSAIC/
HAMLET MIRROR MOSAIC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/6NW9/GFMC2K8K/FDQ6NW9GFMC2K8K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/6NW9/GFMC2K8K/FDQ6NW9GFMC2K8K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/6NW9/GFMC2K8K/FDQ6NW9GFMC2K8K.SMALL.jpg EK7AQELGFMC2K7R jegbrown "to be or not to be, that is the question." Tools Tools: a skull (fake of course) mirror tile/glass cutters cement based adhesive  grout (any color) popsicle sticks latex or rubber gloves exacto knife Scoring the skull and cutting mirror bits First you want to score your skull. This is best ...
By: jegbrown

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:09:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sugru-Shark/
Sugru Shark - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/FTYC/GF06MHV3/FLUFTYCGF06MHV3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/FTYC/GF06MHV3/FLUFTYCGF06MHV3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/FTYC/GF06MHV3/FLUFTYCGF06MHV3.SMALL.jpg EYBUDUSGF070241 Toglefritz Using Sugru, anybody can make their stuff more comfortable, more rugged, more useful, or less broken.  However, Sugru can also be used to make the world a more beautiful place.  Sugru is an excellent artistic tool on top of all its other fantastic application. This Instructable will teach you how t...
By: Toglefritz

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:40:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Draw-Expressions/
How to Draw Expressions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/BN60/GFDX0OEL/F03BN60GFDX0OEL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/BN60/GFDX0OEL/F03BN60GFDX0OEL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/BN60/GFDX0OEL/F03BN60GFDX0OEL.SMALL.jpg EMHO50FGFA43F1N MadamGabby Expressions are a vital piece of information that can tell you how a person is feeling, what they want to emphasize, and how they want you to react to them in return. A great deal of information and experience can be gleaned from observing people. Your best examples will be people who are relaxed an...
By: MadamGabby

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:08:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Room-Mural-RRM/
Retro Room Mural (RRM) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/Z1FU/GF7BBS80/F01Z1FUGF7BBS80.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/Z1FU/GF7BBS80/F01Z1FUGF7BBS80.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/Z1FU/GF7BBS80/F01Z1FUGF7BBS80.SMALL.jpg EAW5E02GF5VAP2F NRoberts Not long ago I decided I really needed to up the cool factor to my son's bedroom.  It had always just been a plain old blue.  He has always loved Mario so we decided that would be a good theme to go on.  I had seen the wall clings but they just didn't quite fit what I was looking for.  We needed s...
By: NRoberts

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:09:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ww1-airplane-engine-made-of-cardboard/
cardboard ww1 airplane engine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/O5UP/GF069OLR/FDWO5UPGF069OLR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/O5UP/GF069OLR/FDWO5UPGF069OLR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/O5UP/GF069OLR/FDWO5UPGF069OLR.SMALL.jpg EHW3QFMGF06MJUY timmy01 I had no idea  there are others out there...... tools and stuff things you need... measuring tape/ good glue gun lots of glue blades,insomnia,OCD... gather...   lots of CIRCLES use something like the edge of the a washing machine to bend..... circle...
By: timmy01

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:14:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Screw-Bowl-A-Bowl-Made-From-Screws/
Screw Bowl - A Bowl Made From Screws - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/WCPT/GEW03SBF/FXCWCPTGEW03SBF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/WCPT/GEW03SBF/FXCWCPTGEW03SBF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/WCPT/GEW03SBF/FXCWCPTGEW03SBF.SMALL.jpg EJMZ09CGEW2TGC3 Toglefritz Do you have extra screws laying around your shop? Would you like to have a very stylish bowl to impress your friends/family at parties or other social gatherings? Are you bored? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, this Instructable is for you.  Watch the video on Step 2 or read the...
By: Toglefritz

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 7 Oct 2010 10:01:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tooth-Rings/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/PW8I/GEVZME5Q/F9BPW8IGEVZME5Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/PW8I/GEVZME5Q/F9BPW8IGEVZME5Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/PW8I/GEVZME5Q/F9BPW8IGEVZME5Q.SMALL.jpg EDUBNXEGEVZMEDZ Gomi Romi Did I have to pull a few teeth to make these rings. Well... not exactly. I was inspired by Melbournian artist Polly Van Der Glas. When I first saw her teeth rings they made me laugh. For me, the idea of using teeth on a ring brings up the question why do we value shiny rocks as gemstones? I think i...
By: Gomi Romi

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 6 Oct 2010 23:07:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Revamp-Your-Old-Converse/
How to Revamp Your Old Converse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/XQAA/GEVZM9NQ/F11XQAAGEVZM9NQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/XQAA/GEVZM9NQ/F11XQAAGEVZM9NQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/XQAA/GEVZM9NQ/F11XQAAGEVZM9NQ.SMALL.jpg E6AWVC4GEVZW40R Juicy Fruit This instructable will show you how to personalize and reuse your old converse with a couple of simple items. You don't have to follow my instructable all the way, you can add your own flair and designs. Nonetheless, enjoy :D Materialz You will need: Old Converse Some varied colors of acrylics A...
By: Juicy Fruit

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 5 Oct 2010 14:57:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Put-Insight-Into-Your-Life/
Put Insightful Text Into Your Life - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/3MN0/GE39MFKR/FG03MN0GE39MFKR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/3MN0/GE39MFKR/FG03MN0GE39MFKR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/3MN0/GE39MFKR/FG03MN0GE39MFKR.SMALL.jpg EEZQPNRGE38QYEO charisp In my travels across the Internet I invariably come across really meaningful text that someone has come up with superimposed on (typically using the font Helvetica) some very pretty, abstract image of nature, city lights, a beautiful girl or otherwise gentle and mysterious photo. I can’t imagine a b...
By: charisp

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:29:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Executioner-A-Surreal-Piece/
The Executioner - A Surreal Piece - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/7NOF/GE39IK7L/F907NOFGE39IK7L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/7NOF/GE39IK7L/F907NOFGE39IK7L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/7NOF/GE39IK7L/F907NOFGE39IK7L.SMALL.jpg EQP0Z0LGE7L3WK6 RadBear This piece was inspired by the mechanistic hidden world that "The Chief" sees in the book "One Flew Over the Cukoo's Nest" and has some influence from the creatures in "Pan's Labrynth". The Executioner is the first in a series of surreal characters I'm planning and may try to incorporate into one ...
By: RadBear

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11:03:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-An-Abstract-Piece/
Rain - An Abstract Piece - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/CTM1/GE39IK2W/FRBCTM1GE39IK2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/CTM1/GE39IK2W/FRBCTM1GE39IK2W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/CTM1/GE39IK2W/FRBCTM1GE39IK2W.SMALL.jpg EL3IBOQGE39IKD3 RadBear This is my latest creation. An abstract version of rain. The blue glass beads on the metal spiral represent the falling rain. The rocks in the bottom of the glass vase represent soil. The blue glass beads mixed with the rocks represent the ground water rain becomes after it soaks in. The blue glas...
By: RadBear

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:13:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Kinetic-Praying-Mantis-Sculpture-from-found-/
Giant Kinetic Praying Mantis Sculpture from found materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/ENGP/FTK89KFS/FR6ENGPFTK89KFS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/ENGP/FTK89KFS/FR6ENGPFTK89KFS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/ENGP/FTK89KFS/FR6ENGPFTK89KFS.SMALL.jpg E1LKFRPFT7PVQ6F nemomatic I have always felt that the Praying Mantis is one of natures coolest creatures. As a sculptor, this insect proved to be the perfect inspiration for my latest project. I hope the community here will forgive me if this project is not necessarily the sort that is easy to duplicate. I have posted it her...
By: nemomatic

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:40:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/writing-your-name-on-rice-grain-and-get-a-cool-key/
writing your name on rice grain and get a cool key chain - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/PLS3/GE04ZA2W/FDDPLS3GE04ZA2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/PLS3/GE04ZA2W/FDDPLS3GE04ZA2W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/PLS3/GE04ZA2W/FDDPLS3GE04ZA2W.SMALL.jpg E63ZVPPGE04ZA26 amit jaiswal A step by step procedure showing how to write your name on a piece of rice grain using readily available materials. You can use the grain later as a key chain , necklace or whatever you wish to use for. Make it for yourself or as a gift for your loved one.  the materials required The materials r...
By: amit jaiswal

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:26:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ScrapTiny-Wall-made-of-Cassete-Tape-boxes-/
Scrap/Tiny Wall made of Cassete Tape boxes (' ; ' - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/3SZM/GD2JKZSQ/FIE3SZMGD2JKZSQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/3SZM/GD2JKZSQ/FIE3SZMGD2JKZSQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/3SZM/GD2JKZSQ/FIE3SZMGD2JKZSQ.SMALL.jpg ESWY1ICGD2JKZSH mary candy Never more to forget your appointments. Your small things can you get so easy.. This Scrap-tiny  Wall is made of old tape boxes. Recycle and enjoy this beautiful idea. So let's pump it! Thanks for rating and voting this Instructable!! What you need: - Cassette tapes boxes - Scissor...
By: mary candy

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:13:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Princess-Peach-Pointillism/
Princess Peach Pointillism - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGD/M48O/GDT4GHXQ/FGDM48OGDT4GHXQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGD/M48O/GDT4GHXQ/FGDM48OGDT4GHXQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGD/M48O/GDT4GHXQ/FGDM48OGDT4GHXQ.SMALL.jpg EATAK3VGDT4JY2N skeplin 1080 980 plastic bottle caps + 16 acrylic paint colors + a couple of Perl scripts + 6 months worth of work = Materials First, convince your entire family to start collecting plastic bottle caps. To make things even more fun, don't tell them why they are collecting caps. Select a suitable ...
By: skeplin

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 8 Sep 2010 14:31:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Migrating-Gall-Stones-An-Abstract-Piece/
Migrating Gall Stones - An Abstract Piece - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/U8YC/GD2J36T7/FFQU8YCGD2J36T7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/U8YC/GD2J36T7/FFQU8YCGD2J36T7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/U8YC/GD2J36T7/FFQU8YCGD2J36T7.SMALL.jpg EMZKUFPGD2J32DJ RadBear I attended a charity art auction a few weeks back. I was disappointed by the lack of abstract/weird art, which is the stuff that appeals to me. There was one abstract piece there and this led to a discussion of how best to display it since there really isn't a set orientation for abstract art. As it...
By: RadBear

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:52:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Brush-holder/
Brush holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/F3S2/GFA43712/F9NF3S2GFA43712.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/F3S2/GFA43712/F9NF3S2GFA43712.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/F3S2/GFA43712/F9NF3S2GFA43712.SMALL.jpg EKUVJ9OGDLX1Q1F mole1 This is an inexpensive means of keeping any number of brushes wet between sessions and while painting  with water based paints. It can also be used for hanging brushes to dry tip downward. Materials needed You will need: 1) A fairly deep square or rectangular water holder.  I bought surplus mo...
By: mole1

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:56:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Wire-Tree/
How to Make a Wire Tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/DNWY/GDFPJF4V/FF7DNWYGDFPJF4V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/DNWY/GDFPJF4V/FF7DNWYGDFPJF4V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/DNWY/GDFPJF4V/FF7DNWYGDFPJF4V.SMALL.jpg EXQQXEOGD2J2Z5R stevo0110 I decided to try and recreate the wire trees I have seen at a bunch of art festivals, and after a bit of searching around I found this method. Materials Materials * Fil Metallique Colored Floral Wire, you can purchase in the floral department of just about any craft store such as Michaels. Tools...
By: stevo0110

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:39:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Draw---Basic-Linear-Perspective/
How to Draw - Basic Linear Perspective - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFT/LODP/F6PC426P/FFTLODPF6PC426P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFT/LODP/F6PC426P/FFTLODPF6PC426P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFT/LODP/F6PC426P/FFTLODPF6PC426P.SMALL.jpg E73RQ0RF1A4Y21N randofo In this first installment of my ongoing series of "How to Draw" Instructables, I will show you how to create real-looking three dimensional shapes.Linear Perspective is the most basic form of perspective in which all objects with faces parallel to the horizon, appear to converge in the distance at a...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:08:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Tunnel-Book/
How to make a Tunnel Book - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/7OOI/FJNELEXU/FXU7OOIFJNELEXU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/7OOI/FJNELEXU/FXU7OOIFJNELEXU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/7OOI/FJNELEXU/FXU7OOIFJNELEXU.SMALL.jpg EPRTKQZFJNELEYA Doldrum Tunnel Books are simple to make and they look awesome too! They're generally comprised of pictures (but they don't have to be, be creative!) and they're constructed in a such a way that when you look THROUGH it it gives the effect of looking at sort of a 3-D landscape! They can have just a few "pag...
By: Doldrum

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:43:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SplatterFX-Articulated-Monster-Frame/
SplatterFX - Articulated Monster Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/P0LB/FKHQCQ5L/F3IP0LBFKHQCQ5L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/P0LB/FKHQCQ5L/F3IP0LBFKHQCQ5L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/P0LB/FKHQCQ5L/F3IP0LBFKHQCQ5L.SMALL.jpg EN4F2URFKHQCQ5Q tiki_robot In this Instructable I will show you how to make the best articulated monster frame on the planet (at least I think so) - each of the monster joints (Splivels) allow for a full range of movement! I created this project for the Houston HauntCon 2008 as a make and take project. My sons and I had a ba...
By: tiki_robot

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:41:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-calligraphy-pen-out-of-a-bulrush-reed/
Make a calligraphy pen out of a bulrush (cattail) reed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/59LL/FAQCISRO/FSW59LLFAQCISRO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/59LL/FAQCISRO/FSW59LLFAQCISRO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/59LL/FAQCISRO/FSW59LLFAQCISRO.SMALL.jpg ERV7E41FAQCISS6 Rectifier A very serviceable pen made out of a reed in about 10 minutes work. I noticed some bulrushes when I was out by the lake today, and remembered reading that you can make dip pens out of them. I grabbed one to bring home, and gave it a shot. It is a bit of a finicky writer, but pretty good results for...
By: Rectifier

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:00:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Katrina-Memorial-Cube-Sculpture/
Katrina Memorial Cube Sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/WR7C/F45H8L5E/FWPWR7CF45H8L5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/WR7C/F45H8L5E/FWPWR7CF45H8L5E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/WR7C/F45H8L5E/FWPWR7CF45H8L5E.SMALL.jpg EWCQP2ZF3SYP1QJ jessiecreations I am originally from Louisiana and although I was living in NYC when the Gulf Coast was struck by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, I have family who were directly affected. On my trips down to visit family I am awed by the incredible strength of Gulf Coast residents. It is in their honor that I contribu...
By: jessiecreations

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 15 Jul 2007 18:33:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/Giant-Furniture/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/K6KJ/GCI8KSJP/FMVK6KJGCI8KSJP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/K6KJ/GCI8KSJP/FMVK6KJGCI8KSJP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/K6KJ/GCI8KSJP/FMVK6KJGCI8KSJP.SMALL.jpg T19NILDGCI8KSJU fungus amungus Not content with regular furniture, artist Robert Therrien has created his own set of massive tables and chairs. They look like they'd be fun to see in person and have your sense of scale thrown out the window. Oversized Furniture for Giants via Neatorama
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:48:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Yourself-Into-a-Cartoon/
Turn Yourself Into a Cartoon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/YMPX/FOHXB0KB/FJTYMPXFOHXB0KB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/YMPX/FOHXB0KB/FJTYMPXFOHXB0KB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/YMPX/FOHXB0KB/FJTYMPXFOHXB0KB.SMALL.jpg EE68EV9FOHXB0K4 dviz You can turn yourself into a cartoon in just a few simple steps. If you cannot draw not to worry, with Illustrator you can use the auto trace tool and it will capture the necessary lines for you. You can also use Photoshop if you don't have Illustrator. Get An Image of Yourself Find an image of y...
By: dviz

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:06:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-sketch-journal-with-holders/
Make your own sketch journal with holders - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/HS5F/GBZIB0GH/F5PHS5FGBZIB0GH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/HS5F/GBZIB0GH/F5PHS5FGBZIB0GH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/HS5F/GBZIB0GH/F5PHS5FGBZIB0GH.SMALL.jpg EEENO7FGBZIB0GB thehaggard When I go out to field sketch, I want my watercolor paper, pencils and ink pens, eraser, and leads all in a pack... but I also like to travel light: grab and go.  So, I came up with this little doo-hicky that is a watercolor paper sketchbook that holds all the sketch pens and pencils on the cover wi...
By: thehaggard

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:17:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lincoln-Sticks--Popsicle-Stick-Log-Cabins/
Lincoln Sticks: Popsicle Stick Log Cabins - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/ES8L/F9T3NR1D/FEXES8LF9T3NR1D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/ES8L/F9T3NR1D/FEXES8LF9T3NR1D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/ES8L/F9T3NR1D/FEXES8LF9T3NR1D.SMALL.jpg EXEEMZ1F9T3NR1F LMO As a kid, I always used to love playing with Lincoln Logs, especially around Christmas time when we would make a village out of them underneath the Christmas tree. So when I needed to make some Christmas decorations/presents on a budget, Lincoln Logs became my inspiration. With a little bit of wor...
By: LMO

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:31:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Letterpress-%26-Use-It-to-Print-Things/
Build a Letterpress & Use It to Print Things - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/LG1N/F54HJ5HV/FOVLG1NF54HJ5HV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/LG1N/F54HJ5HV/FOVLG1NF54HJ5HV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/LG1N/F54HJ5HV/FOVLG1NF54HJ5HV.SMALL.jpg ED97Q95F54HJ5HZ j schultz Shortly after getting engaged, it became clear letterpressed save-the-dates, invitations, rsvps, & thank you notes were in my future. After a bit of looking around at commercial letterpress, as well as used presses, it also became clear these things were not in the budget. What to do? Build a let...
By: j schultz

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:21:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Movable-Pallet-Altoid-Tin-Watercolor-Set/
Movable Pallet Altoid Tin Watercolor Set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/UG3V/GB3XJOR5/F22UG3VGB3XJOR5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/UG3V/GB3XJOR5/F22UG3VGB3XJOR5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/UG3V/GB3XJOR5/F22UG3VGB3XJOR5.SMALL.jpg E0UG1JSGB5HDH9G thehaggard There are many Altoids Tin Pocket Watercolor Paint sets out there in Instructibles Land... and for those, I think you all.  But I wanted something a little more adaptable and conformed to some artists' standards.  I am a big fan of 1/2-Pan watercolors by Winsor & Newton, VanGogh, and other paint com...
By: thehaggard

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 8 Jul 2010 02:15:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Set-A-Permanent-Etch-A-Sketch/
How to Set A Permanent Etch A Sketch (like Pros) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/GVJU/GBB7G6GN/F11GVJUGBB7G6GN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/GVJU/GBB7G6GN/F11GVJUGBB7G6GN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/GVJU/GBB7G6GN/F11GVJUGBB7G6GN.SMALL.jpg E7OBC2AGBB7G6GL SHIFT! As an Etch A Sketchist myself, I feel that the worst thing any EAS artist can do for themselves is to get too attached to one of their "Sketch Works". I've seen this happen before and artists have gone insane trying to protect their artwork. Just take a picture of it! Remember, an Etch A Sketch is a...
By: SHIFT!

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 7 Jul 2010 09:45:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Interview-Paul-Alix-Predators-3D-Model-Maker/
Interview: Paul Alix, "Predators" 3D Model Maker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/MU0U/GB3W5LGI/F2BMU0UGB3W5LGI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/MU0U/GB3W5LGI/F2BMU0UGB3W5LGI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/MU0U/GB3W5LGI/F2BMU0UGB3W5LGI.SMALL.jpg EZO0Q5CGB3W1YPI scoochmaroo I realized a little while ago that I have some awesome friends who've turned their particular "maker" talents into some really awesome jobs.  And I thought, hey, I bet the Instructables community would be interested in hearing how they did it!  So I took some time to do some interviews, and this is ...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 5 Jul 2010 20:37:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-USB-powered-Marble-Machine-with-USB-port/
Miniature USB powered Marble Machine with USB port - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/YI09/GALHF1BJ/F2PYI09GALHF1BJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/YI09/GALHF1BJ/F2PYI09GALHF1BJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/YI09/GALHF1BJ/F2PYI09GALHF1BJ.SMALL.jpg EL8HZWOGALKYHAK scraptopower The USB Miniature Marble machine was inspired by this machine I found here.  I thought it would be cool to have a miniature version for my desk, so I set about building it. I didn't have any particular design in mind, so I designed it as I built it. Being so small at only 4" square, there wasn't mu...
By: scraptopower

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:54:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-upcycled-art-with-old-books/
How to make upcycled art with old books - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/QH4Y/GALKYKR3/FGPQH4YGALKYKR3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/QH4Y/GALKYKR3/FGPQH4YGALKYKR3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/QH4Y/GALKYKR3/FGPQH4YGALKYKR3.SMALL.jpg EQWTSOWGALH18KN trucdart Here's a fun project to give a new life to an old book! Great for rainy days, crafting with children, and people who think they don't have an artistic bone in their body. This instructable includes making a photocopy transfer, dripping liquid watercolor and using clear matte medium with paper stri...
By: trucdart

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:02:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dragon-Scales/
Dragon Scales - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/JP84/U0TEUSZO9PZ/F80JP84U0TEUSZO9PZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/JP84/U0TEUSZO9PZ/F80JP84U0TEUSZO9PZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/JP84/U0TEUSZO9PZ/F80JP84U0TEUSZO9PZ.SMALL.jpg EFGCV3IJ27EUT8VJEW skeplin I was inspired by this artist's bottle cap fish to create my own bottle cap dragon. 540 beer bottle caps (170 Amber Bock, 206 Killians, 68 Budweiser Select, 96 Budweiser) make up this 41 x 43 inch piece. Planning I took some time to draw out the design in my notebook and to measure the size of a...
By: skeplin

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 23 Nov 2006 22:58:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-Wrap-Sculptures/
Plastic Wrap Sculptures! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/PSQD/FIQAOIYG/FYEPSQDFIQAOIYG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/PSQD/FIQAOIYG/FYEPSQDFIQAOIYG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/PSQD/FIQAOIYG/FYEPSQDFIQAOIYG.SMALL.jpg EU97QSDFIQAOIYZ TheJehosephat Sculptures made of plastic wrap and packing tape, how odd... As I'm sure some of you, maybe many of you, have not seen a plastic wrap sculpture before, I will show you some pictures first. Materials This project uses only a few cheap materials (depending on where you get them)... Plastic wrap ...
By: TheJehosephat

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:26:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Art/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/OAGU/GAK6V6BG/FIGOAGUGAK6V6BG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/OAGU/GAK6V6BG/FIGOAGUGAK6V6BG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/OAGU/GAK6V6BG/FIGOAGUGAK6V6BG.SMALL.jpg OXP9C2KGAK7S4DM scoochmaroo Everyone at some time or another has looked around at the bare walls of a new apartment, office, room or entire house and thought, "Wow, this place needs some art!" You might also think you can't decorate those walls on a budget except this guide will show you how to do just that! Here is a collect...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:06:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Unique-String-Art/
Make Unique String Art! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/JDDS/GAA0X8IP/FK8JDDSGAA0X8IP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/JDDS/GAA0X8IP/FK8JDDSGAA0X8IP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/JDDS/GAA0X8IP/FK8JDDSGAA0X8IP.SMALL.jpg E1EL6QVGAA12REV thegnome54 I've always been fascinated by the cool 3-d looking shapes you can make by tying string to some nails in a board (I believe they approximate parabolas?) I had some colorful string around, so I decided to make some string art - here's how I did it, and what you'll need to make something similar! Ma...
By: thegnome54

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:50:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Egg-Tempera-Painting/
Egg Tempera Painting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/IFKR/FA190CYW/FGCIFKRFA190CYW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/IFKR/FA190CYW/FGCIFKRFA190CYW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/IFKR/FA190CYW/FGCIFKRFA190CYW.SMALL.jpg E2LUQ1QFA190CYR blksheep Egg tempera is a painting technique that has been used for centuries. It is inexpensive and easy to learn. If done right, the final product can be amazing. The picture below is an example of the tempera technique on wood (by Niccolo Semiticolo, 1367).The version I am going to outline in this instruc...
By: blksheep

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:16:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Cardboard-Giraffe-Bust-or-any-other-animal/
Make a Cardboard Giraffe Bust (or any other animal!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/IWHG/GAA0EQGB/F2GIWHGGAA0EQGB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/IWHG/GAA0EQGB/F2GIWHGGAA0EQGB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/IWHG/GAA0EQGB/F2GIWHGGAA0EQGB.SMALL.jpg EKPQ0S4GAA0X38Z thegnome54 I had a large cardboard box lying around that I really wanted to make something out of, and I happened across this website: http://www.cardboardsafari.com/ Inspired by their products, I decided to design and create my own cardboard animal bust.  It was a pretty fun process with a satisfying result,...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:50:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plaster-Casting---Multi-Part-Molds/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/10YF/F7YGTEMN/F2X10YFF7YGTEMN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/10YF/F7YGTEMN/F2X10YFF7YGTEMN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/10YF/F7YGTEMN/F2X10YFF7YGTEMN.SMALL.jpg EYW17GHF9N26JWK bofthem This slide show is going to take you through the process of duplicating a sculpture using a multi part plaster mold. In this case, it was a clay cow getting duplicated in a soft foam urethane. The materials needed include:PlasterPlaster bandages, fiberglass, hemp, burlap, or horsehairDisposable glov...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:23:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-a-Plexi-Template-on-the-Potters-Wheel/
Using a Plexi Template on the Potters Wheel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/20JZ/G8XPHV7O/F0Q20JZG8XPHV7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/20JZ/G8XPHV7O/F0Q20JZG8XPHV7O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/20JZ/G8XPHV7O/F0Q20JZG8XPHV7O.SMALL.jpg EMVA0UOG8XPMGO3 jencotton Want to know how to make a precise shape on the potter's wheel? Well here's one way I've used to make a specific form. It is sort of a mash up of techniques between a plaster wheel and a potters wheel. I used this to fabricate a series of urns based off Google searches entitled recollections. Here'...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 9 May 2010 18:59:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aztec-Mask/
Aztec Mask - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/DQJP/G8XPMHVJ/FFSDQJPG8XPMHVJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/DQJP/G8XPMHVJ/FFSDQJPG8XPMHVJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/DQJP/G8XPMHVJ/FFSDQJPG8XPMHVJ.SMALL.jpg EG8E7HMG8XPCQA2 Chestman  I decided to write this because I had a real hard time working out exactly how I was going to create an aztec mask from scratch, and thought it might be useful to somebody who is thinking of starting a similar project.  I started this project having looked at the original aztec masks and been total...
By: Chestman

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 10 May 2010 14:04:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Catch-a-Cockerfly/
Catch a Cockerfly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/G864/G8C40LGY/F2YG864G8C40LGY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/G864/G8C40LGY/F2YG864G8C40LGY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/G864/G8C40LGY/F2YG864G8C40LGY.SMALL.jpg E4OGZE1G8C40JJ0 randofo A cockerfly is a member of the insect family that is best described as a cross between a cockroach and a butterfly. Its official species name is Noahivius Weinsteinicus. This name was derived by adding a whole bunch of Latin-sounding things to the name of its initial discoverer, Noah Weinstein. Ve...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:14:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Your-Own-Prototypes-%3a-How-to-make-your/
How to Make Your Own Prototypes : How to make your own Plastic Vacuum Former - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/KQQ2/NACEYJ3I363/FJ6KQQ2NACEYJ3I363.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/KQQ2/NACEYJ3I363/FJ6KQQ2NACEYJ3I363.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/KQQ2/NACEYJ3I363/FJ6KQQ2NACEYJ3I363.SMALL.jpg ELPFLBN6A9EYJ3I2F0 sheekgeek Make a Plastic Vacuum Molder using parts around the house. NOTE--This article was originally posted at SheekGeek. This is my first tutorial or instructable. Plastic vacuum formers are an important part of prototyping. If you need a nice plastic robot body, or custom case for a project you are doing...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:04:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Space-ship-from-cardboard-and-foam-camping-mats/
Space ship from cardboard and foam camping mats - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/6W24/G7YG03ZX/FR16W24G7YG03ZX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/6W24/G7YG03ZX/FR16W24G7YG03ZX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/6W24/G7YG03ZX/FR16W24G7YG03ZX.SMALL.jpg E5XZCZ5G7YG03S0 shaneltl please read through the whole instructable before you begin and if you want I will sell full size cutouts of the superstructure just contact me through this website.  I had fun designing and building it, I hope you will too. Also keep in mind this particular ship is 3 feet long and 3 feet wide, its ...
By: shaneltl

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:16:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-Van-Gogh-paint-by-numbers-Pai/
Make a Van Gogh Paint by Numbers Artwork - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/NNRU/FVW22N78/FHGNNRUFVW22N78.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/NNRU/FVW22N78/FHGNNRUFVW22N78.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/NNRU/FVW22N78/FHGNNRUFVW22N78.SMALL.jpg EA09HFKFVW22N0U Scriptone How Paint By Numbers Started Most people could only dream of painting like Van Gogh - he became one of my favourite artists after reading "Dear Theo" - and I wish I had learnt to paint from a paint by numbers kit. I might have learnt to paint a lot sooner. Here's a simple way to make your own paint ...
By: Scriptone

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:21:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portrait-Busts-an-original-technique/
Portrait Busts -- an original technique - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/10S5/G68H9WNZ/FN610S5G68H9WNZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/10S5/G68H9WNZ/FN610S5G68H9WNZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/10S5/G68H9WNZ/FN610S5G68H9WNZ.SMALL.jpg EOCLRZAG68H9WOL Thinkenstein This is an original technique I use for making portrait busts out of grout.  Grout is like cement, except it is stickier and doesn't shrink.  When cement dries it shrinks and tends to crack, which the grout does not do. To make the finished bust lighter I use a mold to make crumpled aluminum foil ...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:33:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Valentines-Day-Contest-Winners/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/1Y6E/G61AVTG6/F0C1Y6EG61AVTG6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/1Y6E/G61AVTG6/F0C1Y6EG61AVTG6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/1Y6E/G61AVTG6/F0C1Y6EG61AVTG6.SMALL.jpg OQ6GO80G619KM7J Contest Robot Instructables is happy to announce the winners of the Valentine's Day Contest!  The outpouring of affection this year was huge with 100 entries. Food and gifts were the main items and it once again goes to show that the best gift is something unique that you made. The care and affection clearly sho...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:52:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Valentines-Tentacles/
How to make (Valentines) Tentacles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/IDD2/G4PBPBUG/FQGIDD2G4PBPBUG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/IDD2/G4PBPBUG/FQGIDD2G4PBPBUG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/IDD2/G4PBPBUG/FQGIDD2G4PBPBUG.SMALL.jpg EI56AJPG4PBPBTH msraynsford I recently needed to make a tentacle for a different project, I was rather pleased with the results and ultimately came up with several different ways to use the basic tentacle that I'd made. So this is a quick instructable demonstrating how to make the basic tentacle unit and then illustrating some...
By: msraynsford

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:18:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/15-Minute-Bamboo-Easel/
15 Minute Bamboo Easel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/ICWO/G50U25KK/FU6ICWOG50U25KK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/ICWO/G50U25KK/FU6ICWOG50U25KK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/ICWO/G50U25KK/FU6ICWOG50U25KK.SMALL.jpg E9GHOH9G4PBPDP9 drinkmorecoffee Here's an easel you can make from bamboo for virtually free! I built this in about 15 or 20 minutes, give or take. It's a full-sized easel, and is surprisingly stable! Materials & Tools You will need:  Bamboo (2 pieces that are roughly equal in diameter, 1 piece for the third leg, and at lea...
By: drinkmorecoffee

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:51:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Trigger/
Trigger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/AXBA/G4PBP5VL/FNHAXBAG4PBP5VL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/AXBA/G4PBP5VL/FNHAXBAG4PBP5VL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/AXBA/G4PBP5VL/FNHAXBAG4PBP5VL.SMALL.jpg EH2MS3WG4PBT60I randofo Let's pull the time machine out of the closet and crank the dial way back to a much simpler time. Yes, today we are traveling back to 2004. You may wonder why we are going to 2004? The answer is quite simple. In 2004, I built, and for the first time satisfactorily documented, one of my strange elect...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:47:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Uranium-Rosary/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/31BW/G4PBSWKN/FF531BWG4PBSWKN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/31BW/G4PBSWKN/FF531BWG4PBSWKN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/31BW/G4PBSWKN/FF531BWG4PBSWKN.SMALL.jpg ERIWHGGG4PBWZFN Persona This is a rosary I made out of uranium glass beads, and a cross with a UV LED flashlight built into it. When the LED is pointed at the uranium beads, they glow a bright green. I originally wanted to have a picture of Marie Curie in the center, instead of a virgin Mary medal, like those that traditio...
By: Persona

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:34:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Traditional-Portrait-Painting-Step-by-Step/
Traditional Portrait Painting Step by Step - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/EJ9J/G3TE0TEK/FH5EJ9JG3TE0TEK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/EJ9J/G3TE0TEK/FH5EJ9JG3TE0TEK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/EJ9J/G3TE0TEK/FH5EJ9JG3TE0TEK.SMALL.jpg EOH4LK9G3TE0TEG cvianna1 Ever wonder how the masters achieved those rich colors and life like images? Well read on. In this tutorial you can follow along as I create a  beautiful portrait of a child done in oils using traditional painting techniques. The early painters used wood panels as supports for their painting...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:44:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Waffle-Iron-Adapted-into-MIni-Kiln...or...The-Bava/
Waffle Iron Adapted into MIni Kiln...or...The Bavarian Bead Buster! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/P6AB/F5Y3YSI5/FW1P6ABF5Y3YSI5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/P6AB/F5Y3YSI5/FW1P6ABF5Y3YSI5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/P6AB/F5Y3YSI5/FW1P6ABF5Y3YSI5.SMALL.jpg EHM69ZFF5Y3YSIX bonecholampworks As a lampworker/glassworker, I needed an annealing kiln that was more portable than my huge Paragon kiln, for travel & show work. Here's my quick, easy & economical alternative. This is my first instructable - so please bear with! PLEASE NOTE: SOME OF THE STEPS INVOLVED CAN BE DANGEROUS!!! READ T...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 2 Sep 2007 21:08:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ANTAGONISTIC-BOOKS-Curiosity-How-To-make-a-book/
ANTAGONISTIC BOOKS: Curiosity - How To make a book that can only be opened once - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/YPAB/G33OY1GA/F9WYPABG33OY1GA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/YPAB/G33OY1GA/F9WYPABG33OY1GA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/YPAB/G33OY1GA/F9WYPABG33OY1GA.SMALL.jpg EE808JHG33OY1FM stfj This is an instructable on how to make the second book in my Antagonistic Books set (the one that can only be opened once). This one is pretty easy (although it requires basic knowledge of welding). Besides that, theres only one hiccup that can happen, and I'll cover that. Materials You'll need: ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:22:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Great-Artist-Warm-Up-Exercise/
Great Artist Warm Up Exercise - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/2BN5/G2WM2WPY/FVP2BN5G2WM2WPY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/2BN5/G2WM2WPY/FVP2BN5G2WM2WPY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/2BN5/G2WM2WPY/FVP2BN5G2WM2WPY.SMALL.jpg E40WK8XG2WLYD3G Andyjonescreative This is a method that I kinda stumbled onto. I am a very messy person and always always spill things and so I made this up to utilized the many ruined sketch book pages i have amounted.  This is a great way to break though your morning fog and get drawing. It loosens you up and gets your mind thinki...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:41:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-a-Spring-Fairy/
Paint a Spring Fairy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/1A6Z/G1ZGOVD3/FNZ1A6ZG1ZGOVD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/1A6Z/G1ZGOVD3/FNZ1A6ZG1ZGOVD3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/1A6Z/G1ZGOVD3/FNZ1A6ZG1ZGOVD3.SMALL.jpg EZHSP0SG1ZGOUW0 Caffeinomane This is a project I started last week when I found a blank Fairy statuette that was lying in a drawer.I decided to get three more of those statuettes and to paint a group of Four Season Fairies.The statuettes are about 6 or 7 cm tall.Unfortunately I thought about putting the guide on instructables a...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:01:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-816-bit-Sculptures/
8/16-bit Sculptures! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/TDXL/G1ZGTTRQ/FPRTDXLG1ZGTTRQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/TDXL/G1ZGTTRQ/FPRTDXLG1ZGTTRQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/TDXL/G1ZGTTRQ/FPRTDXLG1ZGTTRQ.SMALL.jpg E5WQJZBG1ZGTTRE Pie Ninja Look at that picture below, does that look like a special effect? If you said yes, you're wrong. That is 100% real, and in this Instructable I'll show you how to make your own. I should start out by saying that this is not my idea, it comes from a guy by the name of sWooZie, a while back he posted ...
By: Pie Ninja

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:13:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Poor-mans-Scrimshaw-Scratch-art/
Scrimshaw Etching - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/OMUF/G1BBHQN2/FP6OMUFG1BBHQN2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/OMUF/G1BBHQN2/FP6OMUFG1BBHQN2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/OMUF/G1BBHQN2/FP6OMUFG1BBHQN2.SMALL.jpg EMVPNDWG1BBHQN1 bishop-jamey Scrimshaw, engraving, scratch art. Call it what youlike. While it is not actualy engraving, since i don'tuse typical engravers tools. Most do not consider ittrue scrimshaw, since I do not use whale teeth or ivoryfor my work. Anyway, its an art form that takes alot ofpractice. I have searched the int...
By: bishop-jamey

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 2 Nov 2009 10:19:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-3D-to-2D-Projection-Sculpture-from-PVC-Pip/
Build a 3D to 2D Projection Sculpture from PVC Pipe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/EVSL/G0AMJUI6/FW5EVSLG0AMJUI6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/EVSL/G0AMJUI6/FW5EVSLG0AMJUI6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/EVSL/G0AMJUI6/FW5EVSLG0AMJUI6.SMALL.jpg EZPSMN8G0AMJUDQ uhclem Here's an eye-catching piece of outdoor sculpture you can build with minimal tools and time. As it moves in the wind, it projects a changing 2D "surface" from a 3D solid. Confuses "flatlanders" and passersby alike! Bill of Materials You'll need 12 equal-sized sections of PVC pipe and 12 elbows. Y...
By: uhclem

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 4 Oct 2009 15:21:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smell-Graffiti/
Smell Graffiti - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/MHDU/FYTCHWLI/FKFMHDUFYTCHWLI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/MHDU/FYTCHWLI/FKFMHDUFYTCHWLI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/MHDU/FYTCHWLI/FKFMHDUFYTCHWLI.SMALL.jpg EA2PV7VFZQ1GJTQ numberandom As a part of my artist residency with Paraflows/Monochrom and Quartier21 in Vienna, Austria I've created a new form of street art using scent. Theory Graffiti as a medium has remained largely unchanged since early humans were painting cave walls. The style and purpose has evolved over the centuri...
By: numberandom

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:24:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Secret-Image-Shadow-%26-Light-Sculpture/
Secret Image Shadow & Light Sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/SN8N/5SLEP27SDAL/FZESN8N5SLEP27SDAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/SN8N/5SLEP27SDAL/FZESN8N5SLEP27SDAL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/SN8N/5SLEP27SDAL/FZESN8N5SLEP27SDAL.SMALL.jpg E3H8GBB33XEP286AWT dan This hanging light sculpture looks interesting from any angle, and makes nice shadows. But from one precise viewing point, a secret image is revealed! You can build a sculpture like this from any number of different materials. Select your materials I built this sculpture using scrap plastic tri...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:48:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/ART-AND-CRAFT-STOOL/
ART AND CRAFT STOOL - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/PLY7/FYTCPI8H/FOOPLY7FYTCPI8H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/PLY7/FYTCPI8H/FOOPLY7FYTCPI8H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/PLY7/FYTCPI8H/FOOPLY7FYTCPI8H.SMALL.jpg ECVDLLQFYTCPIFO Thinkenstein This stool has three legs and is stable even on irregular surfaces. The front leg extends upward, making work height adjustable. The pipe supports either a small round turntable upon which one can make jewelry and small sculptures, or a rotatating "T" top for use with a drawing board. The stool i...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:33:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Lantern/
Star Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/NK83/FY3KNRCQ/F4ONK83FY3KNRCQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/NK83/FY3KNRCQ/F4ONK83FY3KNRCQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/NK83/FY3KNRCQ/F4ONK83FY3KNRCQ.SMALL.jpg E3X13TZFY3KNRBF Kroft This instructable is about making a Lantern in a star shape with using bamboo. This can be great for out door patios/lantern festivals or general outdoor decor that can bring nice light and colour to an area. Getting Started In these images you will see a variety of materials needed to help comp...
By: Kroft

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:30:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Urban-artwork-using-bead-plates/
Urban artwork using bead plates - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/9ES9/FXK65GDT/FKK9ES9FXK65GDT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/9ES9/FXK65GDT/FKK9ES9FXK65GDT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/9ES9/FXK65GDT/FKK9ES9FXK65GDT.SMALL.jpg E2DPW8YFVMV8PAC Fylke Here's an, hopefully inspiring, Instructable on how to beautify your neighborhood. Admittedly this Instructable doesn't really pass the threshold of originality but if I at the end of the day inspired a few people to make their own urban artworks, I'm happy! Tools Not much needed to do this proje...
By: Fylke

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 3 Aug 2009 15:54:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Horseshoe-Nail-Steer/
Horseshoe Nail Steer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/XLHT/FE0W7KTA/F14XLHTFE0W7KTA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/XLHT/FE0W7KTA/F14XLHTFE0W7KTA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/XLHT/FE0W7KTA/F14XLHTFE0W7KTA.SMALL.jpg EPYIWJ0FMMCZG15 Wolfguy I enjoy welding. I have done a few projects with horseshoes and horseshoe nail, but this is by far my favorite project. A fellow student in my welding class brought in a horseshoe nail steer, that his mom had gotten him, and was going to try to recreate it. Well i had no project at the time, so I d...
By: Wolfguy

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:07:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Shadow-Picture/
How To Make A Shadow Picture! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/R8PL/FX557MRW/FF9R8PLFX557MRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/R8PL/FX557MRW/FF9R8PLFX557MRW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/R8PL/FX557MRW/FF9R8PLFX557MRW.SMALL.jpg EIJP0Z8FX557M4Z Miscelinious The idea of a shadow picture is to layer multiple sheets of paper together in various numbers to inhibit the sun's light to shine through. The varying thicknesses create lighter and darker areas that create a picture. Making one can be difficult or can be easy, largely depending on the type of pictu...
By: Miscelinious

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:26:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Suspended-Picture-Frame/
Suspended Picture Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/31WJ/FWYHRTLK/FLL31WJFWYHRTLK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/31WJ/FWYHRTLK/FLL31WJFWYHRTLK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/31WJ/FWYHRTLK/FLL31WJFWYHRTLK.SMALL.jpg E9FLMDXFWYHUYI7 laernmoer I received several paintings from a friend (Bryan Norton http://norton.carbonmade.com/) from his college days - I thought they were pretty nice, so I thought I'd come up with a method to show them off a bit.I found frames at Ikea that are for mounting canvases, and I thought i'd go a round about wa...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:13:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Image-Transfers-with-Acrylic-Gel-Medium/
Image Transfers with Acrylic Gel Medium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/U7C3/FWX11O0Z/FMSU7C3FWX11O0Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/U7C3/FWX11O0Z/FMSU7C3FWX11O0Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/U7C3/FWX11O0Z/FMSU7C3FWX11O0Z.SMALL.jpg EJ52O6LFWX11IPT djeucalyptus This ridiculously simple technique for transferring images into a plastic yields a wide variety of possible uses. The thin nature an flexibility of the gel makes it well-suited for incorporating into artworks. It's transparency gives some interesting possibilities... think light boxes or night ligh...
By: djeucalyptus

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:52:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stained-Glass/
Stained Glass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/LMPT/FWS6LFIK/FE9LMPTFWS6LFIK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/LMPT/FWS6LFIK/FE9LMPTFWS6LFIK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/LMPT/FWS6LFIK/FE9LMPTFWS6LFIK.SMALL.jpg EHJRLM3FWS6LEL1 happylue This instructable will show how to make stained glass objects. This process is good for such objects but is not recommended for windows. For this, you will need to know how to solder. You can make 3D items or sun catchers, they make great gifts. Gathering materials You will need:-A pattern (find...
By: happylue

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:52:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Scrolls/
Pocket Scrolls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/E27I/FWMO2VE6/F6ME27IFWMO2VE6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/E27I/FWMO2VE6/F6ME27IFWMO2VE6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/E27I/FWMO2VE6/F6ME27IFWMO2VE6.SMALL.jpg EBK79KPFWMO2V8M Edge Ever get in tragic accident and wanted to write your last will? Ever wanted to leave a short, yet totally awesome note in someones jacket pocket for them to discover? Or have you ever wanted to brush up on your caligraphy while waiting at the doctors office? With the pocket scrolls you can do all th...
By: Edge

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 3 Jul 2009 17:39:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modding-My-Little-Ponies-for-Fun-and-Profit/
Modding My Little Ponies for Fun and Profit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/DXTQ/FVO9RRDC/F0DDXTQFVO9RRDC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/DXTQ/FVO9RRDC/F0DDXTQFVO9RRDC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/DXTQ/FVO9RRDC/F0DDXTQFVO9RRDC.SMALL.jpg E8FHO1LFV4LSOHQ sashadistan There is a lot of fun and some money to me made my modding stuff, shoes, books, computers, anything and, weirdly, there is a lot going on in the modding scene for MLP's (My Little Ponies for the normal people).There are two kinds of Modding which I like to call Styling and Sculpting.Styling is takin...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 9 Jun 2009 04:03:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sound-graffiti/
'Sound graffiti' - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/PS37/FVMVC4L6/FUDPS37FVMVC4L6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/PS37/FVMVC4L6/FUDPS37FVMVC4L6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/PS37/FVMVC4L6/FUDPS37FVMVC4L6.SMALL.jpg EB2GV7TFVMV8OB9 mgordi This is a simple electronic gadget you can build for yourself using old electronics and cheap kits. Connect the components, protect them with polyurethane foam and install them in the street. Record a message and let others record their own message.//// Vox Populi is an open source project based in ...
By: mgordi

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 8 Jun 2009 12:06:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wheatpaste/
Wheatpaste - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/S3S5/FVO9RC0T/FGLS3S5FVO9RC0T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/S3S5/FVO9RC0T/FGLS3S5FVO9RC0T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/S3S5/FVO9RC0T/FGLS3S5FVO9RC0T.SMALL.jpg EKSW4ICFU6LR8QL theRIAA Wheatpaste is a very simple glue that will cost you under a buck a gallon to make. It's just flour and water. The main advantage of wheatpaste is not only its cost, but if you need large quantities of glue, you probably already have everything you need in your kitchen. No need to run to the store an...
By: theRIAA

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 7 Jun 2009 20:52:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pysanky-Ukrainian-Egg-Dying/
Pysanky - Ukrainian Egg Dying - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/WNJV/FVKOK3VD/F5OWNJVFVKOK3VD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/WNJV/FVKOK3VD/F5OWNJVFVKOK3VD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/WNJV/FVKOK3VD/F5OWNJVFVKOK3VD.SMALL.jpg EBZ36AHFVKOLIUH esmecat Pysanky is a traditional craft in Ukraine and Poland. The method is similar to batik - patterns are drawn on the egg with wax, which then protects the covered areas from the dye that is applied. By repeating this process with different colors of dye, a multi-colored pattern is built up. Finally, the...
By: esmecat

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 5 Jun 2009 04:20:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Garage-Paint-Booth/
Garage Paint Booth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/XN3R/FVHQF28I/FTJXN3RFVHQF28I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/XN3R/FVHQF28I/FTJXN3RFVHQF28I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/XN3R/FVHQF28I/FTJXN3RFVHQF28I.SMALL.jpg E9UI3OFFVIP78ZC spw_blazer Using simple materials of tarp and pvc piping it's easy to create a garage paint booth. Keeping your garage from overspray all of everything is important. This isn't a high end booth by any means. It's just a way to keep paint from going everywhere. I will leave it to the reader to take the correc...
By: spw_blazer

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 4 Jun 2009 06:39:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-Sculpey-on-a-Vinyl-Toy/
Using Sculpey on a Vinyl Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/AU79/FVAF4T54/FHNAU79FVAF4T54.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/AU79/FVAF4T54/FHNAU79FVAF4T54.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/AU79/FVAF4T54/FHNAU79FVAF4T54.SMALL.jpg EKEJ7PBFVAF4T5N DeliciousDrips This piece was DLi$h's first attempt at working with sculpey on his toys. Looking for a new way to manipulate the custom toy 3D medium, the KidRobot Munny provided the ideal platform to make a dry run at it. This tutorial will cover some of the basic procedures with sculpting onto vinyl so that yo...
By: DeliciousDrips

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 29 May 2009 10:28:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Linoleum-Block-Printing/
Linoleum Block / Printmaking - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/UUNJ/GRBTNW64/F7EUUNJGRBTNW64.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/UUNJ/GRBTNW64/F7EUUNJGRBTNW64.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/UUNJ/GRBTNW64/F7EUUNJGRBTNW64.SMALL.jpg EJ39W4CFV40AXOG Hudson Hill Please Rate my "Instructable"- Enjoy the World of Printmaking! "Linocut" is a printmaking technique, a variant of woodcut in which a sheet of linoleum (sometimes mounted on a wooden block) is used for the relief surface. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife, V-shaped chisel ...
By: Hudson Hill

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 5 May 2010 15:24:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-stained-glass-mosaic-portrait-from-a-photog/
Make a stained glass mosaic portrait from a photograph. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/AC0R/FTY4BUXO/FZYAC0RFTY4BUXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/AC0R/FTY4BUXO/FZYAC0RFTY4BUXO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/AC0R/FTY4BUXO/FZYAC0RFTY4BUXO.SMALL.jpg EA752A1FTY4BUX0 KedaDibandion Aimed at total glass newbies, instructions on making an 8"x10" framed stained glass portrait from a photograph of your subject. Please read the supply list and the entire instructable before beginning. From start to finish you need about 3 days: one day for gluing the glass to the frame and letting ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 20 May 2009 11:17:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Painting-an-Antique-Copper-Effect/
Painting an Antique Copper Effect - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/F6ME/FUVSFWRZ/FHYF6MEFUVSFWRZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/F6ME/FUVSFWRZ/FHYF6MEFUVSFWRZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/F6ME/FUVSFWRZ/FHYF6MEFUVSFWRZ.SMALL.jpg EV7GAYNFUVSFWRD DeliciousDrips In this tutorial, you will learn a very simple process on how you can create an antique brushed metal effect on your DIY Toy. This can be done quickly with a very unique look to it, and it offers you the possibilities to take this effect and build off it. In this particular tutorial, we will be us...
By: DeliciousDrips

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 19 May 2009 08:45:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-light-box/
Cheap light box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/7CGY/FUI0X2ED/FV97CGYFUI0X2ED.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/7CGY/FUI0X2ED/FV97CGYFUI0X2ED.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/7CGY/FUI0X2ED/FV97CGYFUI0X2ED.SMALL.jpg EGP53SMFUI0X1W7 bigtreehouse The goal was to make a light box for my students to use that didn't cost me an arm and a leg. Went to the second-hand store and found a florescent light... ($4.99 with 50% off) then noticed a suitcase/briefcase ($3.99 with 50% off). I got them both and started thinking of ways to put them together. ...
By: bigtreehouse

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 14 May 2009 11:09:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turning-a-Wine-Bottle-into-an-Oil-Bottle/
Turning a Wine Bottle into an Oil Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/2RH5/FUI0SBLP/FME2RH5FUI0SBLP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/2RH5/FUI0SBLP/FME2RH5FUI0SBLP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/2RH5/FUI0SBLP/FME2RH5FUI0SBLP.SMALL.jpg ESRLTLRFUI0SBLO aressa This instructable will give you step by step instructions on how to turn a plain wine bottle into an oil bottle or a bottle to hold dish soap. Remove Labels Remove all of the labels from the outside of you wine bottle. Rinse of the bottle. Clean Inside of Bottle Pour a small amount of bleach ...
By: aressa

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 13 May 2009 15:47:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Hoodie-Stitch-Design/
Custom Hoodie Stitch Design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/H6GY/FUI0RNUF/FNOH6GYFUI0RNUF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/H6GY/FUI0RNUF/FNOH6GYFUI0RNUF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/H6GY/FUI0RNUF/FNOH6GYFUI0RNUF.SMALL.jpg ER9XNJ5FUF3AXCM DeliciousDrips This tutorial will show you how you can create a stitch pattern on your own custom hoodie, but you can really do it on just about anything you want! It's easy, fast, and looks awesome. Often times, I've used this stitch on my custom vinyl toys and people like it. BackgroundBefore attending Picnic...
By: DeliciousDrips

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 9 May 2009 06:41:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Office-Phone/
Office Phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/63YX/FU0HYXD8/F0063YXFU0HYXD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/63YX/FU0HYXD8/F0063YXFU0HYXD8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/63YX/FU0HYXD8/F0063YXFU0HYXD8.SMALL.jpg E1V6ISDFTY4CXS4 bddbbd.b An art installation with a modified desk telephone that both facilitates and frustrates communication.Using custom electronics and some simple microcontroller programming, you can hijack the normal function of a touch-tone phone, giving it a life of its own. The one described here was the central el...
By: bddbbd.b

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:10:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Female-Game-Character-from-Wax/
Making a Female Game Character from Wax - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/8NKN/FTRJ74CS/FN98NKNFTRJ74CS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/8NKN/FTRJ74CS/FN98NKNFTRJ74CS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/8NKN/FTRJ74CS/FN98NKNFTRJ74CS.SMALL.jpg EWKM37JFTRJ74CN Setti Fine Art This instructable is going to take you through the process for sculpting a figure named "Dirt", a video game character from the PC game Origin of the Species, developed by Nu Generation Games Ltd. in the UK.Check out the official game site: www.dirtthegame.comI hope you will find some insight into t...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:53:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CREATING-A-FIGURE-ARMATURE-FOR-SCULPTURE/
CREATING A FIGURE ARMATURE FOR SCULPTURE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/DCBJ/FTNHESIK/FT8DCBJFTNHESIK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/DCBJ/FTNHESIK/FT8DCBJFTNHESIK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/DCBJ/FTNHESIK/FT8DCBJFTNHESIK.SMALL.jpg E8J11ZDFTM72DZ1 Setti Fine Art The armature is a fundamental part of the sculpture. In very basic terms it is the skeleton or support structure that will hold your clay as you sculpt the figure. It is important not to take short cuts or work hastily without proper planning, as this will result in much unnecessary frustration late...
By: Setti Fine Art

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:21:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wirework-made-from-old-copper-wire/
Wirework made from old copper wire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/SEN6/FTM72LQH/F0TSEN6FTM72LQH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/SEN6/FTM72LQH/F0TSEN6FTM72LQH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/SEN6/FTM72LQH/F0TSEN6FTM72LQH.SMALL.jpg E4WYI8ZFT7PSA35 stesla I was delighted when I saw some wonderful wireworks on the Internet. There was some old copper wire in the garage so I decided to make my own wirework. It's not to hard to make something, simple shapes like flowers, cottages, trees, sun and moon... But, I was looking for something really wonderful. ...
By: stesla

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:04:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-ceramic-sphericon/
Make a Ceramic Sphericon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/UKY8/FUI0RQH7/FP3UKY8FUI0RQH7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/UKY8/FUI0RQH7/FP3UKY8FUI0RQH7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/UKY8/FUI0RQH7/FP3UKY8FUI0RQH7.SMALL.jpg EURYFQ4FT7PQE33 bptakoma A sphericon is a really cool shape, fun to hold, roll, or just look at. You can find find more information on the sphericon shape from Paul J. Roberts http://www.pjroberts.com/sphericon/This instructable is designed for folks with some handbuilding experience in ceramics. If you have some pottery s...
By: bptakoma

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 7 Apr 2009 16:02:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-paint-an-amazing-space-scene/
How to paint an amazing space scene - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0I/Z7GJ/FT3K6SQH/F0IZ7GJFT3K6SQH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0I/Z7GJ/FT3K6SQH/F0IZ7GJFT3K6SQH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0I/Z7GJ/FT3K6SQH/F0IZ7GJFT3K6SQH.SMALL.jpg E85GBBEFT3KA412 Suzll First off, this is my first Instructable, so please give me feedback on how I'm doing. =)Spray paint space scenes are fun and with a little bit of practice, you can make paintings to amaze all your friends and family.Okay, so lets learn how to paint amazing space scenes, like the one below!You will ...
By: Suzll

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 6 Apr 2009 11:13:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Draw-manga-characters/
Draw manga characters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/XQ4P/FSZSGC3E/FZSXQ4PFSZSGC3E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/XQ4P/FSZSGC3E/FZSXQ4PFSZSGC3E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/XQ4P/FSZSGC3E/FZSXQ4PFSZSGC3E.SMALL.jpg E6BTVGTFSSIHRLP Kirt A short introductionI've been drawing pictures for as long as I've been able to hold a crayon in my hand. Therefore, I sometimes take for granted just how easy this is for me and just how frustrating this task may be for others. Don't worry though ... I'm here to help.Contrary to popular belief, t...
By: Kirt

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 1 Apr 2009 20:22:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Finger-pen/
Finger pen! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/HOCD/FSMSZY5L/FC2HOCDFSMSZY5L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/HOCD/FSMSZY5L/FC2HOCDFSMSZY5L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/HOCD/FSMSZY5L/FC2HOCDFSMSZY5L.SMALL.jpg EDBXHAOFSMSZY3W Smexy Dead So you guys all know you can make pens out of feathers, right? Well a while ago in my weirdo body-modder kind of way I decided to try and do a similar thing with fingernails (You know, FOR SCIENCE). Several weeks and broken fingernails later I discovered that such a thing is not only possible but AW...
By: Smexy Dead

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:09:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Layered-glass-art/
Layered glass art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/LEQD/FS8O1Q4Y/FMKLEQDFS8O1Q4Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/LEQD/FS8O1Q4Y/FMKLEQDFS8O1Q4Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/LEQD/FS8O1Q4Y/FMKLEQDFS8O1Q4Y.SMALL.jpg EKHVOYDFS8O1Q4P ChrysN One day when I went down to the parkade of my condo to throw out the trash, I found a pane of glass leaning against the side of the dumpster. Although it had a few chips along the sides it still looked pretty good, so I thought I would rescue it from a sad (shattered) fate at the dump.I cut the gla...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:47:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Powhatan-Dream-Catchers/
Powhatan Dream Catchers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/6OEC/TPQEXCFMDBT/FWV6OECTPQEXCFMDBT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/6OEC/TPQEXCFMDBT/FWV6OECTPQEXCFMDBT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/6OEC/TPQEXCFMDBT/FWV6OECTPQEXCFMDBT.SMALL.jpg E3P1Y1Y6KCES9J7SYL SugarTeen52 Perfect for gifts or college dorm decor, these beautiful, unique, easy-to-make dream catchers can be color-coded to match your accents. It doesn't cost any money, if you have the supplies around the house, which you may.Additional instructions for 1/2" or 1/4" mini-dreamcacthers on step 12. What ...
By: SugarTeen52

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 10 Feb 2007 13:04:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-window-mat-for-your-artwork/
How to make a window mat for your artwork - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/6ZH9/FR0ZHZKX/FT26ZH9FR0ZHZKX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/6ZH9/FR0ZHZKX/FT26ZH9FR0ZHZKX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/6ZH9/FR0ZHZKX/FT26ZH9FR0ZHZKX.SMALL.jpg EFUDQAXFR0ZHZK5 kathleenhenri Many framed drawings and prints are protected by a window mat. The artwork is hinged to a backing board with a window board hinged to the backing material. The mat and window provide layers of protection to the work. A mat also provides some security from the environment. It's a safe way to handle a...
By: kathleenhenri

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 4 Mar 2009 11:15:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Offline-Commenting/
Offline Commenting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/P9K9/FRL6BGSN/FZUP9K9FRL6BGSN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/P9K9/FRL6BGSN/FZUP9K9FRL6BGSN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/P9K9/FRL6BGSN/FZUP9K9FRL6BGSN.SMALL.jpg EFU0WZ3FRA9ST56 randofo As someone who spends a lot of time engaging with people online, I often think about how great it would to extend online commenting out into the greater world. Now, you may be saying to yourself, "What kind of world is greater than the internet?" Well, let me tell you, my internet companion, if you ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:46:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Art-its-my-bag/
Art: it's my bag. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/ZXYS/FRLJR5N1/FHGZXYSFRLJR5N1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/ZXYS/FRLJR5N1/FHGZXYSFRLJR5N1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/ZXYS/FRLJR5N1/FHGZXYSFRLJR5N1.SMALL.jpg EBOZS19FRLJR5KR benjarific Take an unwanted painting and turn it into a reusable grocery bag.Materials:One large Acrylic Painting on Canvas: 24in X 24in frame size works well or larger cut to the largest squareWoven Fabric for short sides of Bag about 13in X 19in: I used the back of an old dress ...
By: benjarific

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:50:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Frame-a-CD-case-and-all-Memorabilia-CD-Frame/
Frame a CD, case and all! Memorabilia CD Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/DIT1/FR0ZT3T5/FV1DIT1FR0ZT3T5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/DIT1/FR0ZT3T5/FV1DIT1FR0ZT3T5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/DIT1/FR0ZT3T5/FV1DIT1FR0ZT3T5.SMALL.jpg EVRS87PFR0ZT3SW poi_pai Just saw a great show? Cool! Got to go backstage? Awesome! Got a signed CD? Amazing! Get home and just put it on a shelf? No... These things are collectors items, treat them as such! Show it proudly! Put it on the wall so everybody can see it!An amazingly simple method to frame a CD, jewe...
By: poi_pai

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:14:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-drawing-boards-for-FREE/
Custom drawing boards for FREE! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/V38J/FR0ZHKBK/F5GV38JFR0ZHKBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/V38J/FR0ZHKBK/F5GV38JFR0ZHKBK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/V38J/FR0ZHKBK/F5GV38JFR0ZHKBK.SMALL.jpg EGOJRWRFQWVVCSY sharkh2o In this instructable I'll show you how to make your own custom drawing boards. The end result is a lightweight surprising durable drawing board with an even smooth surface - best of all, it's FREE, or at least very inexpensive. Items you'll need: Matboard Cardboard Masking tape Mat cutter or box c...
By: sharkh2o

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:21:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/pepsi-Can-Crab/
pepsi Can Crab - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/SC83/FR0ZT40V/FT3SC83FR0ZT40V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/SC83/FR0ZT40V/FT3SC83FR0ZT40V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/SC83/FR0ZT40V/FT3SC83FR0ZT40V.SMALL.jpg E9YU6U8FR0ZHK1B chaitanyak A 3d crab made out of a single aluminium pepsi can. simillar to the plastic bottle crabplastic bottle crab i made earlier. materials and tools you'll need a pepsi or any other soda/beer can, a pair of pliers, a scissors and a marker cut off the top option1:cut of the top of the can, mine ende...
By: chaitanyak

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 14 Feb 2009 06:42:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PET-Wall/
P.E.T Wall - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/LAGM/FQJZHN22/FIYLAGMFQJZHN22.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/LAGM/FQJZHN22/FIYLAGMFQJZHN22.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/LAGM/FQJZHN22/FIYLAGMFQJZHN22.SMALL.jpg EK1MZPVFQJZHMZE yotnomuk This was a group project done in my first year of architecture school. The objective of the project was to create a plane (floor, wall, ceiling, partition, anything planar really) out of used objects(our group happens to choose 2 litre PET soda bottles.....1200++ of them). I am not sure people woul...
By: yotnomuk

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:53:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Linoleum-Asphalt-Mosaics-CRAFT-Video-Podcast/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/CZ48/FQJZHOTG/FSJCZ48FQJZHOTG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/CZ48/FQJZHOTG/FSJCZ48FQJZHOTG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/CZ48/FQJZHOTG/FSJCZ48FQJZHOTG.SMALL.jpg EK5B5VYFQJZHOT8 bekathwia Linoleum asphalt mosaics, also called Toynbee Tiles, are artworks permanently embedded in pavement. In this video I'll show you how to construct your own from inexpensive materials. You can get real linoleum (don't use vinyl flooring) for this project by ordering free samples online. By cutting out ...
By: bekathwia

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:43:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/lonely-ice-teardrops/
lonely ice teardrops - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/F0DZ/FQJZKWY2/FBKF0DZFQJZKWY2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/F0DZ/FQJZKWY2/FBKF0DZFQJZKWY2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/F0DZ/FQJZKWY2/FBKF0DZFQJZKWY2.SMALL.jpg EPE1VVWFQJZKWXN keithbraafladt This shows how to create a teardrop of ice. We're having an ice and art event at a local lake in Minneapolis and we're freezing water in anything that we can. Some things work, some things don't. Water becoming a solid is a beautiful thing! Materials What you'll need - twine I use twine because i...
By: keithbraafladt

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:21:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Other-Mother-Box/
Other Mother Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/5UN8/FQCTO972/F3U5UN8FQCTO972.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/5UN8/FQCTO972/F3U5UN8FQCTO972.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/5UN8/FQCTO972/F3U5UN8FQCTO972.SMALL.jpg EVV4BSHFQCTOBRH donovanbeeson There are all kinds of strange and wonderful boxes showing up across the Internet to promote the new Coraline movie. I, unfortunately, did not rate high enough on the coolness scale to receive one. Rather than cry myself to sleep, bemoaning my lack of boxness; I decided to get creative and make a bo...
By: donovanbeeson

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:44:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Evil-White-Rabbit-Puppettoy/
Evil White Rabbit Puppet/toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/RJ5W/FPWWYVOE/FLMRJ5WFPWWYVOE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/RJ5W/FPWWYVOE/FLMRJ5WFPWWYVOE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/RJ5W/FPWWYVOE/FLMRJ5WFPWWYVOE.SMALL.jpg E282111FPWWYVNQ McM Evil White Rabbit 'Puppet' (a twisted version of the White rabbit from 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carrol) It all came about because I was creating allot of rabbit characters for a company coming up to Easter and something just clicked inside due to the cuteness of the illustratio...
By: McM

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:23:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PC-Art-Rage/
PC Art Rage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/MCEX/FPQLK31M/FC2MCEXFPQLK31M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/MCEX/FPQLK31M/FC2MCEXFPQLK31M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/MCEX/FPQLK31M/FC2MCEXFPQLK31M.SMALL.jpg EC05JV9FPQLEQVU urban_paranoia Not so much an instructable, but evidence of the inevitable outcome of mixing frustration, boredom, sharpies, Tipp-Ex, odds 'n' ends, an elderly desktop PC and slooooow network access - at least 20 minutes each day to log on. They devil will find work for idle hands... Redundant Technology Take o...
By: urban_paranoia

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:50:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-Bottle-quotStained-Glassquot-Candlehol/
Plastic Bottle "Stained Glass" Candleholder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/KJKO/FPQLJVSB/FVQKJKOFPQLJVSB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/KJKO/FPQLJVSB/FVQKJKOFPQLJVSB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/KJKO/FPQLJVSB/FVQKJKOFPQLJVSB.SMALL.jpg E42CI6LFPQLJVS6 CrystalStranger Turn those old soda bottles laying around into beautiful "stained glass" candleholders perfect for your next garden party, or a great gift, and made from materials and tools you likely have laying around the house already and would wind up getting thrown out instead of being turned into a beautiful ...
By: CrystalStranger

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:22:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Casting-an-Historic-Architectural-Detail/
Casting an Historic Architectural Detail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/I6D7/FP8NLR5H/F45I6D7FP8NLR5H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/I6D7/FP8NLR5H/F45I6D7FP8NLR5H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/I6D7/FP8NLR5H/F45I6D7FP8NLR5H.SMALL.jpg EBLJ3OVFP8NLR6L Mark M. The architectural details for this crest were cast and replicated using a silicone casting compound and water putty. The crest is an 85-year old historic detail located at the stately Bently Reserve in San Francisco's financial district. This was the broken crest needing replacement. This w...
By: Mark M.

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 8 Jan 2009 13:17:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/make-your-own-cheap-watercolor-block/
make your own cheap watercolor block - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/B3IC/FPIOLV8S/FK1B3ICFPIOLV8S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/B3IC/FPIOLV8S/FK1B3ICFPIOLV8S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/B3IC/FPIOLV8S/FK1B3ICFPIOLV8S.SMALL.jpg EA4FQG4FPIOLTVD RaisedByRobots A watercolor block is simply a pad of watercolor paper that is bound on all four sides. A watercolor block lets you paint directly in watercolor onto the pad without having to bother with pre-wetting and pre-stretching and taping your paper and all that hassle. If you didn't do those things, the ...
By: RaisedByRobots

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 5 Jan 2009 23:22:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Instant-Subway-Ad-Street-Art/
Instant Subway Ad Street Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/YM48/FOVWMDU9/FX1YM48FOVWMDU9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/YM48/FOVWMDU9/FX1YM48FOVWMDU9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/YM48/FOVWMDU9/FX1YM48FOVWMDU9.SMALL.jpg EXN2L31FOVWMDU3 jjacobs17 Professionals are paid thousands of dollars to design the fine advertisements that grace our fair city's subways. The hard work and the ingenuity of the advertisers is demonstrated every day through the quality and quantity of messages and images that bombard us on every step of our daily journey. B...
By: jjacobs17

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:23:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Over-the-Door-Easel-8/
Over the Door Easel - $8 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/NOVJ/FOWZPIK8/FF7NOVJFOWZPIK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/NOVJ/FOWZPIK8/FF7NOVJFOWZPIK8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/NOVJ/FOWZPIK8/FF7NOVJFOWZPIK8.SMALL.jpg EJSKKW3FOWZPH1X Weissensteinburg After making my 30 Second Whiteboard, I needed somewhere to put it as I use it. Thus, the Over the Door Easel was born. It takes after clothing hooks that go over the top of a door. Mine cost me $8 in supplies from Home Depot.While I built mine to hold my whiteboard, it could be used for painting, d...
By: Weissensteinburg

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:01:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Sealing-Wax-EASY-PICTURES/
Homemade Sealing Wax - EASY! PICTURES! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0I/YRT3/F9053WJX/F0IYRT3F9053WJX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0I/YRT3/F9053WJX/F0IYRT3F9053WJX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0I/YRT3/F9053WJX/F0IYRT3F9053WJX.SMALL.jpg ER0Z0XIFOVX14XB nepheron In this instructable I am going to show to how to make your very own sealing wax for signing documents and such. Sorry for the lengthy instructions, it is mostly pictures.SEE MY OTHER INSTRUCTABLES FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CARVE A SEALING STAMP Preparation Everything you need and MORE!FABRIC H...
By: nepheron

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:22:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-Your-Drum-Kit-With-Rustoleum-Brand-Spray-Pai/
Paint Your Drum Kit With Rustoleum Brand Spray Paint - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/IFQI/FOWZOL77/FUNIFQIFOWZOL77.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/IFQI/FOWZOL77/FUNIFQIFOWZOL77.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/IFQI/FOWZOL77/FUNIFQIFOWZOL77.SMALL.jpg E19RJORFOWZOL65 joepalumbo Give your old dirty mix-matched drum kit a new look with a few cans of spray paint. 1. Get your drums The drum kit I have was black and brown and a couple different brands. It looked like it matched but was not nice to look at and dirty as hell. 2. Take it apart Take all the rims , hardware, ...
By: joepalumbo

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:00:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Shaving-cream-card/
Shaving cream card - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/0SE4/FOMYO3TH/FPB0SE4FOMYO3TH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/0SE4/FOMYO3TH/FPB0SE4FOMYO3TH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/0SE4/FOMYO3TH/FPB0SE4FOMYO3TH.SMALL.jpg EZ9YKCGFOMYO3SU mikeasaurus For all you stampers out there here's a method of making a cool background using shaving cream, some ink, and a little creativity. This instructable will show you how to make a nifty marbled background for your homemade cards, perfect for the holidays or any other time you want to let someone know y...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:04:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Golden-Filigree-Dragons-Eggcase/
Make a Golden Filigree Dragon's Eggcase - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/6YWM/FLLZYDR5/FRK6YWMFLLZYDR5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/6YWM/FLLZYDR5/FRK6YWMFLLZYDR5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/6YWM/FLLZYDR5/FRK6YWMFLLZYDR5.SMALL.jpg ECWUSCLFLLZYDQV KaptinScarlet Dear Instructables MemberIt is my absolute honour to relate to you the following story.One afternoon last week, quite by accident, while looking for my trusty ivory ophthalmoscope in a tea chest I had not opened for nearly 50 years, I came across one of my old journals. Lazy, late-day sunlight filte...
By: KaptinScarlet

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:31:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Caring-for-Paintbrushes/
Caring for Paintbrushes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/MM8Y/FNZA8O0B/FRTMM8YFNZA8O0B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/MM8Y/FNZA8O0B/FRTMM8YFNZA8O0B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/MM8Y/FNZA8O0B/FRTMM8YFNZA8O0B.SMALL.jpg EPM9QL3FNZA8ODK yokotei after recently looking for a subject on which to write my first instructable, i was both appalled and excited to find that no one had written anything on this same topic. it may seem very basic, but properly cleaning and storing paintbrushes will help you to get the desired results in your painting ...
By: yokotei

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:30:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Olive-Egg-with-LED-Pimento/
Olive Egg with LED Pimento - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/HEUL/FNZA8O0K/F0YHEULFNZA8O0K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/HEUL/FNZA8O0K/F0YHEULFNZA8O0K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/HEUL/FNZA8O0K/F0YHEULFNZA8O0K.SMALL.jpg ED4OC8GFNZA8O0S RadBear This egg was inspired by a figurine I made which I call Olive Man. The idea for this egg occurred to me during the Faberge contest that Insturctables put on earlier this year, but due to time constraints I wasn't able to get it made until now.The egg is a simple green with a red LED as its pimento. ...
By: RadBear

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:45:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-Old-Watches/
Recycle Old Watches - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/VEBG/FNGV7JLC/F9RVEBGFNGV7JLC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/VEBG/FNGV7JLC/F9RVEBGFNGV7JLC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/VEBG/FNGV7JLC/F9RVEBGFNGV7JLC.SMALL.jpg EH4EGO1FNGV7JLA msolek How to make motorcycle, from old watches. What you need 1 . Old Watches 2. Wire 3. Old metal pen 4. Epoxide glue Wheels and Tyres Make wheels from old watches and tyres from bracelets The Cylinders make 2 cylinder from old bracelet. The Engine The engine from two watches and add two cy...
By: msolek

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:57:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Iron-Man-DIY/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/Y7F8/FMZADO17/F07Y7F8FMZADO17.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/Y7F8/FMZADO17/F07Y7F8FMZADO17.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/Y7F8/FMZADO17/F07Y7F8FMZADO17.SMALL.jpg EH0ISP5FMZADNVQ eseidel This Mark 3 Iron Man costume is very accurate to the movie's. I spent lots of time trying to get all the details in. It is mainly made of Poster Board, Foamies (arts & crafts thin foam sheets), a ton of Hot Glue(I think I used 140 sticks or so including the helmet and arc reactor), Mod Podge, and ...
By: eseidel

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 3 Nov 2008 19:57:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-Old-Light-Bulb-1/
Recycle Old Light Bulb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/IW1B/FN49WH58/FRYIW1BFN49WH58.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/IW1B/FN49WH58/FRYIW1BFN49WH58.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/IW1B/FN49WH58/FRYIW1BFN49WH58.SMALL.jpg E5DWL8DFN49WH56 msolek How to make ship in to old light bulb Bulb prepare Cut bulb and remove wolfram with filament Mast Make a mast from toothpick and agraffe. Hulk and Mast Make hulk from cork or other materials, and pick the mast. Ship details Add ship details: sail, rope, etc. Hot Glue Make water imi...
By: msolek

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:57:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Artistic-unique-desktop-wallpaper/
Artistic unique desktop wallpaper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/KLYF/FMMD15B5/F3KKLYFFMMD15B5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/KLYF/FMMD15B5/F3KKLYFFMMD15B5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/KLYF/FMMD15B5/F3KKLYFFMMD15B5.SMALL.jpg E1G20YMFMMD159R isacco If you practice art painting, you probably use a cloth to clean and dry your paintbrushes. After a while it turns into a rainbow palette that looks like an artistic canvas. The colour pattern is unique of each cloth and artist. This multicoloured pattern looks ideal for decorative purposes. My idea ...
By: isacco

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:44:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Faces/
Making Faces - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/QKER/FMMCV4QH/FGVQKERFMMCV4QH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/QKER/FMMCV4QH/FGVQKERFMMCV4QH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/QKER/FMMCV4QH/FGVQKERFMMCV4QH.SMALL.jpg EJ6S4VXFMMCV4QB blightdesign This project was inspired by my aunt and uncle. I made magnetic ping pong ball eyes in order to make instant faces in the interesting metal objects around me. It's a very simple (and weird) project, but it can have some very funny results. Materials and Tools Materials - ping pong balls - magne...
By: blightdesign

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:46:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-gigantic-Kite/
How to Make gigantic Kite - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/F53P/FM7WGZQJ/FMVF53PFM7WGZQJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/F53P/FM7WGZQJ/FMVF53PFM7WGZQJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/F53P/FM7WGZQJ/FMVF53PFM7WGZQJ.SMALL.jpg E3M9EE7FM2CTRTH balam Make a Huge Kite with less than $100 dollars budgetI am an artist and as part of my installation for the day of the dead , I decided to make a Huge Kite with paper, pvc strings , glue and lots of Good ideas.My kite is 10 feet Height and 10 feet width Materials 1- List of Materials that I usepaper...
By: balam

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:37:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Lovers-Faberge-Egg/
Wood Lovers Faberge' Egg - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/JKVR/FM7WGHLK/FQ0JKVRFM7WGHLK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/JKVR/FM7WGHLK/FQ0JKVRFM7WGHLK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/JKVR/FM7WGHLK/FQ0JKVRFM7WGHLK.SMALL.jpg EJMGVP7FM7WGH0U mmh I make canes and walking sticks out of unusual and fancy woods and this is my version of a wood worker's Faberge' egg made from the dried seed pod of a Banksia flower. It is very organic compared to the original intricately jeweled treasures, but I wanted to incorporate materials that are not usual...
By: mmh

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:53:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrimshaw-Daisy-on-Cutaway-Rhea-Egg-Shell/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/XNNV/FM7WGDZ0/F1AXNNVFM7WGDZ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/XNNV/FM7WGDZ0/F1AXNNVFM7WGDZ0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/XNNV/FM7WGDZ0/F1AXNNVFM7WGDZ0.SMALL.jpg E27J848FM7WGDYJ bbstudio I have always been impessed with scrimshaw as an artform. We can see examples that are hundreds of years old and fantastic pieces made currently. It is an enduring part of humanity that crosses many nationalities and eras. I have rendered a daisy on the side of a Rhea egg shell and then removed as m...
By: bbstudio

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:33:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/World-Egg/
World Egg - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/JI3R/FM2KB0X2/FVWJI3RFM2KB0X2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/JI3R/FM2KB0X2/FVWJI3RFM2KB0X2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/JI3R/FM2KB0X2/FVWJI3RFM2KB0X2.SMALL.jpg EKU83GKFM2KAYL1 pixelinabitmap First, I'd like to thank Instructables for running this contest: without it, the reindeer moss I picked up because it looked like miniature trees would never have connected in my mind with the idea of putting that awesome-diorama-I-would-one-day-make into an emu egg and getting to work on it immedia...
By: pixelinabitmap

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:35:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-1-Waterbrush/
The $1 Waterbrush / Ink Brushpen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/V3JE/FLROMBAE/F5RV3JEFLROMBAE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/V3JE/FLROMBAE/F5RV3JEFLROMBAE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/V3JE/FLROMBAE/F5RV3JEFLROMBAE.SMALL.jpg E9VTNVUFLROMB9J El Rey I started fooling around with watercolors recently and read about the waterbrush, which you use with your standard dry paint-cake-in-a-box. Instead of dipping your brush in your clean water jar to wet it to get paint from the paint cake, you squeeze the barrel of the brush. Instead of cleaning your ...
By: El Rey

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:07:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Interpretation-of-Faberge-designs/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/UKQM/FM2KAP7N/FJPUKQMFM2KAP7N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/UKQM/FM2KAP7N/FJPUKQMFM2KAP7N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/UKQM/FM2KAP7N/FJPUKQMFM2KAP7N.SMALL.jpg E1A3Z8CFM2KAR96 Carole B. A slide show of my real non-fertile sanitized egg shells which have been designed and decorated as I continue to design, develop techniques and use previous class instructions from Design Concepts of Egg ARt. These designs are a definite reflection of concepts I learned from Sally LeVan and early te...
By: Carole B.

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 9 Oct 2008 18:55:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Promethian-Fire-Egg/
Promethian Fire Egg - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/EH99/FM2CSWCE/FHNEH99FM2CSWCE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/EH99/FM2CSWCE/FHNEH99FM2CSWCE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/EH99/FM2CSWCE/FHNEH99FM2CSWCE.SMALL.jpg EW1JZUNFLLZV511 RadBear Here is an egg that depicts the punishment of Prometheus. He was the Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to mankind. His punishment was to be chained to a rock for all eternity and have his liver ripped out during the day by a large bird (Some say eagle others vulture. Either way OUCH!). ...
By: RadBear

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:02:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-up-your-Converse-Logo-Make-em-Last/
Color up your Converse Logo! Make em' Last! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/AUWF/FM2CSQ7Q/F6XAUWFFM2CSQ7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/AUWF/FM2CSQ7Q/F6XAUWFFM2CSQ7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/AUWF/FM2CSQ7Q/F6XAUWFFM2CSQ7Q.SMALL.jpg EW29ACCFM2CSQ7C beauwalker23 Are you tired of your old Chucks? Need to "Spice Them up?"Okay then! I will teach you how to change your Converse logo (the Star in a circle on the side) into whatever you want! This will barely cost you any money as well. Well? Lets get started! Pick out Your Logo Okay You now need to find a log...
By: beauwalker23

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:46:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beaded-Ostrich-Kaleidoscope/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/NLVI/FLROLP7S/FK6NLVIFLROLP7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/NLVI/FLROLP7S/FK6NLVIFLROLP7S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/NLVI/FLROLP7S/FK6NLVIFLROLP7S.SMALL.jpg ES8P294FLROLP7G lambsk This Ostrich egg was cut to hold a kaleidoscope. The outside was beaded with bugle beads. It is beautiful to look inside!
By: lambsk

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 5 Oct 2008 20:04:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beaded-Goose-Egg/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/SE80/FLROLPAN/F8ZSE80FLROLPAN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/SE80/FLROLPAN/F8ZSE80FLROLPAN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/SE80/FLROLPAN/F8ZSE80FLROLPAN.SMALL.jpg EPG5XLPFLXYL459 lambsk This is a goose egg beaded with bugle beads in a basketweave pattern. The middle section has no hole pearls and Swarovski flat back rhinestones. There is a Swarovski rhinestone button on the top. The egg sits on a gold plated stand. This egg was entered into the International Egg Art Guild Master...
By: lambsk

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 5 Oct 2008 20:15:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Boy-Scout-Merit-Badge-Sculpting-2-B-Mold-of-Fr/
Boy Scout Merit Badge - Sculpting -2 B- Mold of Fruit or Vegtable. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/LGBM/FLROKJCQ/FCVLGBMFLROKJCQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/LGBM/FLROKJCQ/FCVLGBMFLROKJCQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/LGBM/FLROKJCQ/FCVLGBMFLROKJCQ.SMALL.jpg EM51990FLROKJ64 Balonyman First off, this is my first instructable so tell me how i did! I decided to do this Merit Badge because i am good at doing this kind of stuff. When i searched the internet for anyone who has done this before me i got noting so i thought why not document my creation and share it to fellow peoples wh...
By: Balonyman

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 5 Oct 2008 20:39:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bunch-of-Grapes-Egg/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/B30D/FLROKEPE/F99B30DFLROKEPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/B30D/FLROKEPE/F99B30DFLROKEPE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/B30D/FLROKEPE/F99B30DFLROKEPE.SMALL.jpg EEH6LZDFLROKEPA dragon-taurus I live in Georgia - well, not in US, but in Republic of Georgia. And the bunch of grapes is one of the symbols of my country. Front, close-up, top and bottom views. Glass beads, Swarowski crystals and amethysts on turned and painted wooden base
By: dragon-taurus

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 5 Oct 2008 05:41:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Birdy-Faberge-Egg/
Birdy Faberge Egg - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/D0KM/FLROKIBC/FXTD0KMFLROKIBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/D0KM/FLROKIBC/FXTD0KMFLROKIBC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/D0KM/FLROKIBC/FXTD0KMFLROKIBC.SMALL.jpg EC4U947FLXYL2HF kristylynn84 This is Momma Bird in her Crystal Palace. I call her Tsarina Chirpy. (It's ironic because she's so quiet...) :-p :DThis was a crystal egg that I picked up at a thrift store and the rhinestones were all from bracelets and necklaces. :) So this is a mostly-recycled piece *i bought the bird for 1....
By: kristylynn84

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 5 Oct 2008 17:16:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Art-Nouveau-Iris-Emu-Egg-Shell/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/NOF4/FLXYL2CK/F3LNOF4FLXYL2CK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/NOF4/FLXYL2CK/F3LNOF4FLXYL2CK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/NOF4/FLXYL2CK/F3LNOF4FLXYL2CK.SMALL.jpg EVOFLN4FLXYL2C1 bbstudio There are four layers that make up the thickness of this shell. The first is the thickest and it is the dark green that a person recognizes when seeing an emu egg. Under the dark green surface is a grayish layer that is softer than the rest of the shell. I don't typically use this layer for other th...
By: bbstudio

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 5 Oct 2008 14:45:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Honey-and-Meringue-Egg/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/UI3Y/FLROKCRX/F1GUI3YFLROKCRX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/UI3Y/FLROKCRX/F1GUI3YFLROKCRX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/UI3Y/FLROKCRX/F1GUI3YFLROKCRX.SMALL.jpg E89UZ5UFLROKCRT dragon-taurus Ummm... looks delicious, doesn't it? I must not EAT sweets (because of diabetes), but nothing can stop me from BEADING "sweets" )) Front, close-up, top and bottom views. Silk ribbons, glass and plastic beads ot turned and painted wooden base.
By: dragon-taurus

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 4 Oct 2008 17:26:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Autumn-Garden-Egg/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/7TOX/FLROKC8I/FY07TOXFLROKC8I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/7TOX/FLROKC8I/FY07TOXFLROKC8I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/7TOX/FLROKC8I/FY07TOXFLROKC8I.SMALL.jpg E9DWC5ZFLROKC4P dragon-taurus Well, it's Golden Autumn now, a beautiful season of the Year... Enjoy ) Front, close-up, top and bottom views. Glass and plastic beads on turned and painted wooden base.
By: dragon-taurus

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 4 Oct 2008 17:10:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Candy/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/1KZ7/FLROKD3F/FPD1KZ7FLROKD3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/1KZ7/FLROKD3F/FPD1KZ7FLROKD3F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/1KZ7/FLROKD3F/FPD1KZ7FLROKD3F.SMALL.jpg E7967V3FLROKD3B egger1 Candy is a small duck egg made into a Jewel Box. It has a hinged lid with a pretty lining and can be used to store jewelry. The crystals and pearls are Swarovski and the stand and filigrees 24k gold plated. The cute pink roses are made of paper sprayed with a gloss finish to preserve and harden the...
By: egger1

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 4 Oct 2008 19:12:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Alien-Egg-for-Face-Hugger/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/ZT9X/FLROKWKC/FHXZT9XFLROKWKC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/ZT9X/FLROKWKC/FHXZT9XFLROKWKC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/ZT9X/FLROKWKC/FHXZT9XFLROKWKC.SMALL.jpg EWO4HZEFLROKWI1 kristylynn84 I made this egg for my boyfriend because he is an Alien fan and Introduced me to the Trilogy/Quadrilogy. I made three of these eggs :) and I was excited about how they turned out. When I presented it/them to him, I put dry ice inside and had it flowing out of the top of the eggs. :D I painted a ba...
By: kristylynn84

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 4 Oct 2008 19:53:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cleopatra-Style-Egg/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/38SD/FLROKB6P/FKV38SDFLROKB6P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/38SD/FLROKB6P/FKV38SDFLROKB6P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/38SD/FLROKB6P/FKV38SDFLROKB6P.SMALL.jpg ENOA289FLROKB2E dragon-taurus Greetings to everybody, this is my first slideshow here on Instuctables - but not the first beaded egg I make ) This one inspired by well-known, even stereotypical blue/gold palette of Cleopatra's outfit. Front, top and bottom views. Glass and plastic beads on turned and painted wooden base.
By: dragon-taurus

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 4 Oct 2008 16:47:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-clean-a-hardshell-gourd/
How to clean a hardshell gourd - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/CUDM/FLROKM43/FJ9CUDMFLROKM43.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/CUDM/FLROKM43/FJ9CUDMFLROKM43.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/CUDM/FLROKM43/FJ9CUDMFLROKM43.SMALL.jpg E2AHTMRFLROJUHO indeepknit Hardshell gourds have been used as food and beverage containers, and art pieces for centuries. They are often referred to as "nature's pottery" due to their beautiful variety of shapes and hardy uses. The creative crafting possibilities of hardshell gourds are endless; from bowls and cups (mate gour...
By: indeepknit

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 3 Oct 2008 09:49:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Egg-of-Time/
The Egg of Time - Fabergépunk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/PLZI/FLROL28U/FHKPLZIFLROL28U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/PLZI/FLROL28U/FHKPLZIFLROL28U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/PLZI/FLROL28U/FHKPLZIFLROL28U.SMALL.jpg E9DXNVOFLROJTQ8 gmjhowe Here we have, The Egg of Time, when you look into its time vortex you can see all that was, and all that will be, only one man has managed this and lived to reap its rewards, using his knowledge he created a time machine, and brought back many future weopens, to help defend his people, when the robo...
By: gmjhowe

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:10:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/quot-Train-Egg-quot/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/KVCJ/FLROJSXM/FQWKVCJFLROJSXM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/KVCJ/FLROJSXM/FQWKVCJFLROJSXM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/KVCJ/FLROJSXM/FQWKVCJFLROJSXM.SMALL.jpg ER3WNMYFLROJSYF angelkake I always liked Faberges' 'Trans Siberian Railway Egg' and, when I found a working railroad set small enough to fit into an egg, this is what I came up with. I can't take credit for the railroad set, that goes to Tiny Trains but then, Faberge mainly designed the eggs. He had workshops with crafstmen ...
By: angelkake

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 2 Oct 2008 10:15:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/quot-Boiled-Egg-quot/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/KHU0/FLROJSWT/FGPKHU0FLROJSWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/KHU0/FLROJSWT/FGPKHU0FLROJSWT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/KHU0/FLROJSWT/FGPKHU0FLROJSWT.SMALL.jpg E2AUH36FLROJSWV angelkake Faberge did several egg in an egg designs and this is my version. It uses a double yolk goose egg with a 24kt gold leafed duck egg set inside. It is trimmed with Swarovski crystals.
By: angelkake

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 2 Oct 2008 09:55:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BeadedJeweled-Amber-Goose-Egg/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/QCXK/FLROKVJ6/F65QCXKFLROKVJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/QCXK/FLROKVJ6/F65QCXKFLROKVJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/QCXK/FLROKVJ6/F65QCXKFLROKVJ6.SMALL.jpg EN1JPTVFLROJQ6R darlenek A very large goose egg was used. (triple yolker!) I found the piece of jewelry used in the center at a yard sale, and tried to use complimentary colors for beading and design. Materials used are, various sized beads, rhinestone chain and rhinestones.
By: darlenek

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 1 Oct 2008 16:04:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/World-in-an-egg-Make-a-Fabergeacute-style-hen-e/
World-in-an-egg: Make a Fabergé-style hen egg - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/5JFA/FLQALNOH/FWH5JFAFLQALNOH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/5JFA/FLQALNOH/FWH5JFAFLQALNOH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/5JFA/FLQALNOH/FWH5JFAFLQALNOH.SMALL.jpg EA9M2IGFL611KQU nicolasjara Hello. Since a long time I want to post my own Instructable, but didn't know what to post. Until a few days ago I saw the Faberge-Style egg contest post, and decided to post my own.All you need is a hen egg, some tools, mom's cheap jewelry and a lot of patience.I hope you like it. What you need ...
By: nicolasjara

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:50:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Topaz-Treasure/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/33RE/FLLZY30O/FPJ33REFLLZY30O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/33RE/FLLZY30O/FPJ33REFLLZY30O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/33RE/FLLZY30O/FPJ33REFLLZY30O.SMALL.jpg E79D9FYFLLZY30N egger1 Topaz Treasure gleams and sparkles under the lights with the hundreds of Topaz Swarovski crystals and the 24k plated stand and filigrees. Inside is a cute Swarovski crystal Lizard Brooch. An Emu Eggshell was used for this original design by Glenis Thomas. It was made especially for an Exhibition a...
By: egger1

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:06:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stained-glass-window-design-on-Goose-egg/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/985X/FLLZY6L6/F17985XFLLZY6L6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/985X/FLLZY6L6/F17985XFLLZY6L6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/985X/FLLZY6L6/F17985XFLLZY6L6.SMALL.jpg EPO2VVYFLLZY6L0 bbstudio This carved goose egg is modeled loosely from a stained glass window I saw in an old cathedral. The two dimensional image of the window did require some changes to get it to wrap around the three dimensional egg. It is cut by hand with a high speed cutting tool. There are 96 separate holes in the sh...
By: bbstudio

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:22:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wedding-Cake-Egg-Topper/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/JRAC/FLJULYW3/FMDJRACFLJULYW3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/JRAC/FLJULYW3/FMDJRACFLJULYW3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/JRAC/FLJULYW3/FMDJRACFLJULYW3.SMALL.jpg E8COQ8YFLJULYVQ UncleJon This beautiful egg was created for a friend's wedding cake topper. Most of the decorative supplies were obtained at a craft store in the wedding section. The couple inside the egg is porcelain. They can be seen thru a heart-shaped cutout in the front and back of the egg. The eggshell is a real rhea...
By: UncleJon

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:12:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Cast-a-Face-in-Plaster/
How To Cast a Face in Plaster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/CZ6J/FLKJYGGV/F2ACZ6JFLKJYGGV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/CZ6J/FLKJYGGV/F2ACZ6JFLKJYGGV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/CZ6J/FLKJYGGV/F2ACZ6JFLKJYGGV.SMALL.jpg EDP3E77FG0HJVR3 rachel Making castings of things is a lot of fun, and casting a face is fun PLUS all the weirdness of having something looking like you lying around, hard, cold, and unmoving. Creepy! On a recent Build Day we cast Bilal's and Josh's faces, and this Instructable explains how.There are 3 general body moldi...
By: rachel

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:22:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/White-Roses/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/I01T/FLLZY2ZV/F9DI01TFLLZY2ZV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/I01T/FLLZY2ZV/F9DI01TFLLZY2ZV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/I01T/FLLZY2ZV/F9DI01TFLLZY2ZV.SMALL.jpg EEB3J73FLG5OTNE egger1 This eggsquisite Goose Egg and box was designed and made for Yulia Townsend and Glyn MacLeans wedding on Feb 2008 by Glenis Thomas. The egg was used to hold the wedding rings at the fabulous ceremony in the Christchurch Great Hall. It is lined with silk and sits on a 24k gold plated stand. The gol...
By: egger1

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:51:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arctic-Egg-Display/
Arctic Egg Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/Q8GZ/FLG5XK0B/FTTQ8GZFLG5XK0B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/Q8GZ/FLG5XK0B/FTTQ8GZFLG5XK0B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/Q8GZ/FLG5XK0B/FTTQ8GZFLG5XK0B.SMALL.jpg E3E4LIKFLG5T8Z9 Raiqi You too can make this beautiful egg for display in your home to remind you of the grace and fraglity of our world and the dexterity of your fingers. Or just cos you like polar bears. Or eggs? For this project you will need:ScissorsWhite glue (preferable) Coloured paper - if you are copying exactly y...
By: Raiqi

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:10:35 PDT