http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Sat, 25 May 2013 06:24:17 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-custom-wood-lettering/
How to make your own custom wood lettering - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZ2/QLH8/HFWSTDZE/FZ2QLH8HFWSTDZE.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZ2/QLH8/HFWSTDZE/FZ2QLH8HFWSTDZE.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZ2/QLH8/HFWSTDZE/FZ2QLH8HFWSTDZE.SMALL.jpg E4NIFJDHFSHUI13 alexisliu Instructions on how to laser cut your own letters for a menu board, or anything else that might need letters. I made these at Techshop (www.techshop.ws) and used wood, but other materials like acrylic, MDF, paper, and chipboard can also be used.
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:37:01 PDT How-to-make-your-own-custom-wood-lettering http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Replace-Strings-of-a-Steel-String-Acoustic-/
To String or Not to String: How to Replace Strings of a Steel-String Acoustic Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FBQ/ZTAI/GKGL89L4/FBQZTAIGKGL89L4.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FBQ/ZTAI/GKGL89L4/FBQZTAIGKGL89L4.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FBQ/ZTAI/GKGL89L4/FBQZTAIGKGL89L4.SMALL.jpg E53THYGGKGL6232 sam_farias Popped string? Or maybe you have just decided that it's time to replace those year-old strings that have been worn out for the last six months. Either way, have no fear. This instructable will walk you through, step-by-step, how to replace the strings of an acoustic steel-string guitar. It is design...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:30:15 PDT How-to-Replace-Strings-of-a-Steel-String-Acoustic- http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Embroidery/
Electronic Embroidery - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FKC/707X/FRXUSU19/FKC707XFRXUSU19.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FKC/707X/FRXUSU19/FKC707XFRXUSU19.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FKC/707X/FRXUSU19/FKC707XFRXUSU19.SMALL.jpg EN5B1RRFRXUSU15 bekathwia Stitch LEDs onto your needlepoint to add visual interest and enhance the scene. I'll show you how to add light-up fireflies to this frog embroidery. I use conductive thread to connect the battery, switch, and LEDs. If you're having trouble finding some of the components for this project, you can pu...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:00:18 PDT Electronic-Embroidery http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-lamp-and-lightbox-version-2/
Photo lamp and lightbox, version 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F85/AJRW/GNSNIJNM/F85AJRWGNSNIJNM.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F85/AJRW/GNSNIJNM/F85AJRWGNSNIJNM.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F85/AJRW/GNSNIJNM/F85AJRWGNSNIJNM.SMALL.jpg EFWCBY2GNSNIJNL Andrew Sleigh I shoot a lot of still life and product photography, where a good light source is essential. On-camera flashes are almost useless, even bounced off the ceiling. Off-camera flashes and triggering systems are expensive. Natural light is unpredictable, uncontrollable and often unavailable. With the ad...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 18 May 2011 02:37:01 PDT Photo-lamp-and-lightbox-version-2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Human-Ear-for-Amigurumi-crochet/ /files/deriv/F48/NYFY/FL5RA5FP/F48NYFYFL5RA5FP.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F48/NYFY/FL5RA5FP/F48NYFYFL5RA5FP.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F48/NYFY/FL5RA5FP/F48NYFYFL5RA5FP.SMALL.jpg E428C54FL5RA5FG WireMySoul How to crochet a human ear for your amigurumi doll.
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:23:21 PST Human-Ear-for-Amigurumi-crochet http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-tutorial-Amigurumi-Part-2/ /files/deriv/FQB/GQ7U/FKR1161O/FQBGQ7UFKR1161O.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FQB/GQ7U/FKR1161O/FQBGQ7UFKR1161O.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FQB/GQ7U/FKR1161O/FQBGQ7UFKR1161O.SMALL.jpg E3VM1SKFKR1161I WireMySoul Demonstration of how to make a stuffed ball shape using single crochet in the style of amigurumi. This is part 2.
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:23:22 PST Crochet-tutorial-Amigurumi-Part-2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-tutorial-Amigurumi-Part-1/ /files/deriv/F6S/KALQ/FKR11619/F6SKALQFKR11619.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F6S/KALQ/FKR11619/F6SKALQFKR11619.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F6S/KALQ/FKR11619/F6SKALQFKR11619.SMALL.jpg EGJPQR8FKR11613 WireMySoul Demonstration of how to make a stuffed ball shape, using single crochet in the style of amigurumi. This is part 1.
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:23:22 PST Crochet-tutorial-Amigurumi-Part-1 http://www.instructables.com/id/Junior-Wind-Turbine/
Mass producing LED powering wind turbines in a kids workshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FCK/6ECG/GMX1Q4BL/FCK6ECGGMX1Q4BL.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FCK/6ECG/GMX1Q4BL/FCK6ECGGMX1Q4BL.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FCK/6ECG/GMX1Q4BL/FCK6ECGGMX1Q4BL.SMALL.jpg EPCS1Z1GMYNAR3M masynmachien The Junior Wind Turbine project.                                                                                                                                                For my latest workshop in my daughter’s school I wanted to let the children each make a wind turbine. It wanted it to be f...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 17 May 2011 03:00:04 PDT Junior-Wind-Turbine http://www.instructables.com/id/Duck-Mouse/
Duck Mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FMO/VCCZ/QAJEWZMHRAJ/FMOVCCZQAJEWZMHRAJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMO/VCCZ/QAJEWZMHRAJ/FMOVCCZQAJEWZMHRAJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMO/VCCZ/QAJEWZMHRAJ/FMOVCCZQAJEWZMHRAJ.SMALL.jpg ESQPVM31JZEWIJLOF2 canida Captured on video: a duck-footed mouse, created through the wonders of taxidermy. This is an advanced project; see mouse taxidermy for the basics and Conjoined Twin Mice and LED Throwie Rat for other advanced projects.Warning: this Instructable contains taxidermy, chimeras, and humor. View at you...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 2 Apr 2011 16:00:18 PDT Duck-Mouse http://www.instructables.com/id/Mouse-Taxidermy/
Mouse Taxidermy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F42/WU2O/3MWERIE30CH/F42WU2O3MWERIE30CH.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F42/WU2O/3MWERIE30CH/F42WU2O3MWERIE30CH.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F42/WU2O/3MWERIE30CH/F42WU2O3MWERIE30CH.SMALL.jpg E1CWAHGNXLERIE31X4 canida How to stuff a mouse. Warning: an extremely graphic tutorial involving dead mice.See LED Throwie Rodents, Conjoined Twin Mice, and Duck Mouse for more advanced projects..
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:00:34 PDT Mouse-Taxidermy http://www.instructables.com/id/Barnicle-Button/
Limpet Push-Button - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FBQ/FO25/FTM736UD/FBQFO25FTM736UD.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FBQ/FO25/FTM736UD/FBQFO25FTM736UD.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FBQ/FO25/FTM736UD/FBQFO25FTM736UD.SMALL.jpg ETSEJH2FTM736SM Plusea Seashells and electronics - what to do with all those limpets except for to fit push-buttons, batteries, holders and motors and LEDs inside.It took me a while to figure out the right term for these shells. They are limpets and not barnacles, as i originally thought they were http://evolution.berkele...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:00:03 PDT Barnicle-Button http://www.instructables.com/id/Conductive-Thread-Pressure-Sensor/
Conductive Thread Pressure Sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FQZ/3MNT/FNNK118F/FQZ3MNTFNNK118F.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FQZ/3MNT/FNNK118F/FQZ3MNTFNNK118F.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FQZ/3MNT/FNNK118F/FQZ3MNTFNNK118F.SMALL.jpg EC0NLVJFNNK117C Plusea Stitching conductive thread into neoprene to create a pressure sensitive pad. This sensor is very similar to the Fabric Bend Sensor or vis-versa. And also close to the Fabric Pressure Sensor, but the difference is that the conductive surface is minimized by stitching only a few stitches on either si...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 2 Jan 2012 10:00:14 PST Conductive-Thread-Pressure-Sensor http://www.instructables.com/id/Bra/
Bra - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FCE/OL0R/FYYNEDQD/FCEOL0RFYYNEDQD.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FCE/OL0R/FYYNEDQD/FCEOL0RFYYNEDQD.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FCE/OL0R/FYYNEDQD/FCEOL0RFYYNEDQD.SMALL.jpg EV86TALFYYNE9K6 rachel A bra is a bit more advanced project, but it's not as hard as you might think, and by no means out of the reach of someone with moderate sewing skills. If you're willing to put in a little time on adjusting the pattern, you can end up with a bra that fits you exactly, which all too few commercial o...
By: rachel

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:30:26 PDT Bra http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Sew-and-Reproduce-My-Favorite-Shirt/
How to Sew and Reproduce My Favorite Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F0M/AK8U/GI0TD0YQ/F0MAK8UGI0TD0YQ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F0M/AK8U/GI0TD0YQ/F0MAK8UGI0TD0YQ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F0M/AK8U/GI0TD0YQ/F0MAK8UGI0TD0YQ.SMALL.jpg E5JJ8VMGI0TM1F5 Chicken Girl I love sewing projects when they take under one hour because otherwise they usually don't get finished.  The piles of projects I have sitting around because they took longer than an hour is enormous.  I also love to make patterns from my favorite pieces of clothing.  I picked up this shirt in a clot...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 3 May 2011 03:30:02 PDT How-to-Sew-and-Reproduce-My-Favorite-Shirt http://www.instructables.com/id/Knit-touchpad/
Knit Touchpad - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FTW/Q605/FLKK37NH/FTWQ605FLKK37NH.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FTW/Q605/FLKK37NH/FTWQ605FLKK37NH.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FTW/Q605/FLKK37NH/FTWQ605FLKK37NH.SMALL.jpg E8FVD71FLKK37N7 Plusea This knit touchpad is possible due to the properties of the anti-static gloves, which are sold for handling sensitive electronic components. The glove is knit from stretchy fibers that also include resistive yarn (poorly conductive). Because of the way the fibers in knits travel from one side to the...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 14 May 2012 02:37:04 PDT Knit-touchpad http://www.instructables.com/id/Patternmaking-tips-for-Bras/
Patternmaking tips for Bras - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F3Y/MSLN/5ZAEP27RAYV/F3YMSLN5ZAEP27RAYV.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3Y/MSLN/5ZAEP27RAYV/F3YMSLN5ZAEP27RAYV.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3Y/MSLN/5ZAEP27RAYV/F3YMSLN5ZAEP27RAYV.SMALL.jpg E674CJ80F3EP28651Z jenna some patternmaking & sewing suggestions to help guide you through your first underwire experience
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:30:45 PDT Patternmaking-tips-for-Bras http://www.instructables.com/id/Sewable-Arduino-Interface/
Sewable Arduino Interface - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FCO/ZSPP/FM7WGTUX/FCOZSPPFM7WGTUX.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FCO/ZSPP/FM7WGTUX/FCOZSPPFM7WGTUX.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FCO/ZSPP/FM7WGTUX/FCOZSPPFM7WGTUX.SMALL.jpg ETK67RUFM2CTMAU Plusea How to create a sewable interface for your Arduino USB board. It is probably not the best solution, especially compared to the Arduino LilyPad. But it is an option for textile electronic projects that use conductive thread and would like to sew directly to the inputs of an Arduino board.
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Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:30:45 PDT Sewable-Arduino-Interface http://www.instructables.com/id/Musical-Bra/
Musical Bra - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FJJ/M47T/FRXUT3NS/FJJM47TFRXUT3NS.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJJ/M47T/FRXUT3NS/FJJM47TFRXUT3NS.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJJ/M47T/FRXUT3NS/FJJM47TFRXUT3NS.SMALL.jpg EM342R8FRXUT3NL sarahlayne The Musical Bra plays music when touched!Tools needed:- Conductive Fabric (strechable fabric)- Fusible Interfacing (double and single sided - check your local fabric store)- small nickel plated sew snaps- conductive thread- foam or thick felt- regular thread/ needles- a cheap/used toy with multiple ...
By: sarahlayne

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 2 Apr 2011 19:30:15 PDT Musical-Bra http://www.instructables.com/id/Plush-Cell-Model/
Plush Cell Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FTU/TTRQ/FZHLAQF1/FTUTTRQFZHLAQF1.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FTU/TTRQ/FZHLAQF1/FTUTTRQFZHLAQF1.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FTU/TTRQ/FZHLAQF1/FTUTTRQFZHLAQF1.SMALL.jpg EWM4CGTFYIZ3V6I ChrysN A soft and cuddly animal cell model perfect for those geeky science types. This is great as a teaching tool for students or if you are a student and need a cell model for a school science project.
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:30:24 PDT Plush-Cell-Model http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-sew-an-electronic-circuit/
How to sew an electronic circuit - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FAQ/N6B7/G4JNRL2C/FAQN6B7G4JNRL2C.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FAQ/N6B7/G4JNRL2C/FAQN6B7G4JNRL2C.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FAQ/N6B7/G4JNRL2C/FAQN6B7G4JNRL2C.SMALL.jpg EDS7QDDG4JO2GMJ rmarchesi This instructable tells you how to create real electronic circuits using a textile perfboard, (a piece of conductive fabric) instead of a rigid perfboard. You will be able to sew resistors, capacitors, LED's, integrated circuits and many other components. This is a list of what you will need: - tex...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:30:46 PDT How-to-sew-an-electronic-circuit http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-Slippers/
Light Up Slippers - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FBL/0IPM/GHFK7POR/FBL0IPMGHFK7POR.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FBL/0IPM/GHFK7POR/FBL0IPMGHFK7POR.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FBL/0IPM/GHFK7POR/FBL0IPMGHFK7POR.SMALL.jpg EGCDH6VGHFK7POO Danger is my middle name My mom has seen a lot of my projects that incorporate LEDs into clothing and so for Christmas, she said she wanted light up slippers.  She has peripheral neuropathy after undergoing chemo.  It wakes her up at night and she wants to get up and walk around the house but doesn't want to wake up my dad ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:00:16 PDT Light-Up-Slippers http://www.instructables.com/id/Shrunken-Sweater-Backpack/
Shrunken Sweater Backpack - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FD5/0OZ1/FB7FBYKH/FD50OZ1FB7FBYKH.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FD5/0OZ1/FB7FBYKH/FD50OZ1FB7FBYKH.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FD5/0OZ1/FB7FBYKH/FD50OZ1FB7FBYKH.SMALL.jpg E7JIQGZFB7FBYHF bofthem Oh Noes! Your favorite knit sweater, shrunken by the forces of heat and water combined! Never you mind, as you can still wrap its loving arms around you with the cunning aid of RECYCLING!Ok, so this tutorial describes how to turn a regular unshrunk wool sweater into a nifty backpack with some purpos...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:00:02 PDT Shrunken-Sweater-Backpack http://www.instructables.com/id/Wool-Felt-Sweater-Slipper-Sock-Tutorial-and-Patter/
Wool Felt Sweater Slipper Sock Tutorial and Pattern - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F2E/TDL3/G68GXP52/F2ETDL3G68GXP52.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F2E/TDL3/G68GXP52/F2ETDL3G68GXP52.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F2E/TDL3/G68GXP52/F2ETDL3G68GXP52.SMALL.jpg EIN2W7NG68GXP4F WhimWham Hi!  I am Jennifer, the author of Whim Wham Craft Blog.  I have been making wool felt slipper socks for my daughter for the last 5 years.  She and my niece love them, so I wanted to share with everyone how I make them.  (This tutorial is for personal use only.  I ask that you please do not sell...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:30:35 PDT Wool-Felt-Sweater-Slipper-Sock-Tutorial-and-Patter http://www.instructables.com/id/Manly-Knits/ /files/deriv/FUC/XOXR/GJQEIA6X/FUCXOXRGJQEIA6X.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FUC/XOXR/GJQEIA6X/FUCXOXRGJQEIA6X.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FUC/XOXR/GJQEIA6X/FUCXOXRGJQEIA6X.SMALL.jpg OQ84GJQGIKL4275 scoochmaroo Real men knit.  "Manly Knits" is your guide to real manly knitting ideas.  Whether the term "cast-on" is foreign to you, or you're ready to knit up a full-on skull balaclava, we've got great ideas to inspire your next project.  Knit yourself a Steve Zissou hat, a giant moustache, a beard warmer, and...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 17 May 2011 12:32:37 PDT Manly-Knits