Instructables: exploring - - design - popular http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 09:14:44 PDT BLOX v1.01 Perspective (POV) rig for iPhone 4 http://www.instructables.com/id/Perspective-POV-rig-for-iPhone-4/
Perspective (POV) rig for iPhone 4 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SMALL.jpg andrewt There are a lot of things out there for 3D printing.  Lots of airplanes, monsters and vehicles, but at their current scale, they're really just toys.  I don't think that's a bad thing, tho. I wanted to play with some models and make some videos from the perspective of a plane.  So I made a clip tha...
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Mon, 6 May 2013 15:25:31 PDT
How to Make Henna Paste and Apply to Skin http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Henna-Paste-and-Apply-to-Skin/
How to Make Henna Paste and Apply to Skin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/BLKA/H7S57ASN/F09BLKAH7S57ASN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/BLKA/H7S57ASN/F09BLKAH7S57ASN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/BLKA/H7S57ASN/F09BLKAH7S57ASN.SMALL.jpg kflagg Henna is a great way to create designs on your skin without the permanent effects of a tattoo.  Through this tutorial I will teach you how to make your own henna paste in a fun, easy way.  After the henna is made, you can use your own creativity to create absolutely any design you can think of!  W...
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Wed, 3 Oct 2012 10:25:58 PDT
Glass Speakers http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-Speakers/
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Wed, 1 May 2013 10:51:48 PDT
How to Make a 3D Business Card With a 3D Printer http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-3D-Business-Card-With-a-3D-Printer/
How to Make a 3D Business Card With a 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/9DCS/HFSHFIPP/FUA9DCSHFSHFIPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/9DCS/HFSHFIPP/FUA9DCSHFSHFIPP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/9DCS/HFSHFIPP/FUA9DCSHFSHFIPP.SMALL.jpg ericm160 Today I will be teaching you to make a 3D business card for a movie press kit.  It can also be used just to make a cool card if you want one.  For my model I will be using Rhino. There are several different programs to 3D model. You can follow my steps if you are using Rhino and if not use similar m...
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Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:32:06 PDT
How to make a transformer in 123D Design http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-transformer-in-123D-Design/
How to make a transformer in 123D Design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer I made it at TechShop! (http://techshop.ws) After two days of learning and practicing, officially this is my first project in 123D Design, the Autodesk CAD program made specially for makers. Also, this is my first time with a CAD program. You know how I love to get my hands dirty and build things ...
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:59:21 PDT
Indestructable LED lanterns http://www.instructables.com/id/Indestructable-LED-lanterns/
Indestructable LED lanterns - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/DS6A/HET0ROXE/FD2DS6AHET0ROXE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/DS6A/HET0ROXE/FD2DS6AHET0ROXE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/DS6A/HET0ROXE/FD2DS6AHET0ROXE.SMALL.jpg jduffy54 After seeing the article "the eternal flame" in MAKE: Magazine, my first thought upos seeing the project was that it's not really "eternal" because you can't change the battery if it's glued shut!  After reading, I saw that it used teflon tape to make it watertight and re-openable, but not before a ...
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Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:51:36 PDT
3450 lumen flashlight http://www.instructables.com/id/3000-lumen-flashlight/
3450 lumen flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/QVGP/H6734K9P/FIFQVGPH6734K9P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/QVGP/H6734K9P/FIFQVGPH6734K9P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/QVGP/H6734K9P/FIFQVGPH6734K9P.SMALL.jpg jduffy54 This is one mother of a flashlight, and at about thrice the power of a good car headlight, its got quite an impact.  The whole build cost me about $50 total, but buying everything new would increase the price a bit.  Its got about a 2 hour battery life on a 12V, 7.2Ah lead acid battery.  It uses CRE...
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:47:03 PDT
Designing and building a light, car-top-able outrigger sailing canoe http://www.instructables.com/id/Designing-and-building-a-light-car-top-able-outri/
Designing and building a light, car-top-able outrigger sailing canoe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/HSNP/HE7DAEJY/FYWHSNPHE7DAEJY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/HSNP/HE7DAEJY/FYWHSNPHE7DAEJY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/HSNP/HE7DAEJY/FYWHSNPHE7DAEJY.SMALL.jpg Wade Tarzia (Comment on the Photos: Short Dragon is a good boat, but it started rather heavy and gained weight as I added new features such as watertight compartments.  He has undergone many revisions, but the revision to very light kayak-replacement and car-top-carried sailing canoe is impossible.) There is ...
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Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:48:36 PDT
Duct Tape Designed Sketch Book http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Designed-Sketch-Book/
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Tue, 5 Mar 2013 19:46:21 PST
Flat-pack Cardboard Beach Office http://www.instructables.com/id/Flat-pack-Cardboard-Beach-Office/
Flat-pack Cardboard Beach Office - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/44KA/HDOW6ZZ4/FYU44KAHDOW6ZZ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/44KA/HDOW6ZZ4/FYU44KAHDOW6ZZ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/44KA/HDOW6ZZ4/FYU44KAHDOW6ZZ4.SMALL.jpg blissful2015 This project is an attempt to bridge my desires of being immersed in the beauty and aliveness of the outdoors, while still remain a productive citizen of the society. Living near the coast, the calling of the ocean is just irresistible. Since a lot of my work can be done on a laptop, to have a porta...
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Mon, 4 Mar 2013 23:11:29 PST
Create a geometric portrait at Techshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-geometric-portrait-at-Techshop/
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Fri, 1 Mar 2013 19:00:26 PST
Designing and building an 'acoustic' synthesizer http://www.instructables.com/id/Designing-and-building-an-acoustic-synthesizer/
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Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:12:10 PST
Digital Manufacturing - project five printed toy car http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Manufacturing-project-five-printed-toy-c/
Digital Manufacturing - project five printed toy car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/BD9K/HD4VLYDL/FDABD9KHD4VLYDL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/BD9K/HD4VLYDL/FDABD9KHD4VLYDL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/BD9K/HD4VLYDL/FDABD9KHD4VLYDL.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash This is the fifth in a series of Instructables on how to use CAD (Computer Aided Drawing) and CAM (Computer Aided Machining) This time we are going to make a toy car which has five parts, but we only need to draw four of them. You can customize your car, change the wheels or put a crash helmet on t...
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Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:17:25 PST
Marco's Belt Rack - Designed and built by Dad and Son http://www.instructables.com/id/Marcos-Belt-Rack-Designed-and-built-by-Dad-and-/
Marco's Belt Rack - Designed and built by Dad and Son - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/RR6D/HD4VFT0N/FTXRR6DHD4VFT0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/RR6D/HD4VFT0N/FTXRR6DHD4VFT0N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/RR6D/HD4VFT0N/FTXRR6DHD4VFT0N.SMALL.jpg togo1919 My 7.8-year-old son and I have been wrestling with belts all over the floor at home.  We've been hanging them on doorknobs, and it just has NOT been working well. So, in order to get him more familiar with CorelDraw so he can do more of his own designing, I proposed that we design a Belt Rack toge...
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Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:31:13 PST
Design a Jet With The Unknown Basics! http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-a-Jet-With-The-Unknown-Basics/
Design a Jet With The Unknown Basics! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/5FEP/G4JV6V3A/FGS5FEPG4JV6V3A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/5FEP/G4JV6V3A/FGS5FEPG4JV6V3A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/5FEP/G4JV6V3A/FGS5FEPG4JV6V3A.SMALL.jpg --= Excogitate =-- Throughout my time roaming the vastness of instructables, I've seen a lot of homemade jet engine designs. They vary from the very primitive hairdryer pointed at a beer can to the turbocharger hacked jet engines that power motorcycles. All of them have knowledge that can be taken from them, but nearl...
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Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:21:44 PST
Mold Making: Two Part Silicone Mold http://www.instructables.com/id/Two-Part-Silicone-Casting/
Mold Making: Two Part Silicone Mold - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/HO9H/F90541E8/FK5HO9HF90541E8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/HO9H/F90541E8/FK5HO9HF90541E8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/HO9H/F90541E8/FK5HO9HF90541E8.SMALL.jpg bofthem *UPDATE* I'm going to include some FAQ's to answer some of the questions I've received. { FAQ }This tutorial will demonstrate how to reliably reproduce cast objects using a two part silicone mold. This technique, when skillfully applied, can have incredible resolution, effectively cast very complex...
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Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:07:30 PST
USB Powered LED Articulating Lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Powered-LED-Articulating-Lamp/
USB Powered LED Articulating Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SMALL.jpg mattpshaw I designed this lamp as part of my senior thesis exhibition in college. It is a small-scale version of a classic articulating desk lamp that is powered by a standard USB port.  The lamp can be plugged directly into a laptop to act as a keyboard light or it can be placed in a base and powered via a U...
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Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:35:50 PST
3D Printed GoPro Mount http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-GoPro-Mount/
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:46:58 PST
Bookshelf (Design by Strooom) http://www.instructables.com/id/Bookshelf-Design-by-Strooom/
Bookshelf (Design by Strooom) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/AL9I/HCB8R5TG/FQZAL9IHCB8R5TG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/AL9I/HCB8R5TG/FQZAL9IHCB8R5TG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/AL9I/HCB8R5TG/FQZAL9IHCB8R5TG.SMALL.jpg strooom Books are heavy, and as a result lots of bookshelves bend. Also, most bookshelves stand on the floor, making them not so stable, dirt collects behind them, and cleaning the floor is difficult. Standing on the floor many books are not at eye-height, which is not ergonomic either. So I decided to des...
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Thu, 7 Feb 2013 05:18:00 PST
How to Paint Your Piano! http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Modern-Accent-Piece-How-to-Paint-Your-Piano/
How to Paint Your Piano! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/UO1A/HCJO5IB3/FQ9UO1AHCJO5IB3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/UO1A/HCJO5IB3/FQ9UO1AHCJO5IB3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/UO1A/HCJO5IB3/FQ9UO1AHCJO5IB3.SMALL.jpg carrielynneh Ah, the old piano. That big, brown, I'm-doing-nothin-for-ya furniture piece that's sucking the design right out of your living room (shrieking in the background). And while it seems to be a good decoration piece with it's doily and all, think how amazing it would really be when you ditch the blah br...
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Tue, 5 Feb 2013 21:47:34 PST
Small Portable Speaker Covered With Wool http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Portable-Speaker-Covered-With-Wool/
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Sun, 3 Feb 2013 11:22:12 PST
Make a Tree Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Tree-Table/
Make a Tree Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/RFKC/HBHGISNQ/FKTRFKCHBHGISNQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/RFKC/HBHGISNQ/FKTRFKCHBHGISNQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/RFKC/HBHGISNQ/FKTRFKCHBHGISNQ.SMALL.jpg KoomoriForge Welcome to my first Instructable! Hope you enjoy it. Please vote for me in the Furniture Contest. Thanks! A few years ago, my wife had a client who wanted a table that looked like a tree for her breakfast nook. She had searched high and low, but couldn't find what she wanted. She he...
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Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:47:49 PST
Sustainable Automatic Power Supply & Sockets Shutoff http://www.instructables.com/id/Sustainable-Automatic-Power-Supply-Sockets-Desig/
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Fri, 25 Jan 2013 06:21:13 PST
Design Your Own Functional Art! http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-Your-Own-Functional-Art/
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:17:50 PST
Nama Instrument 1.0 http://www.instructables.com/id/Nama-Instrument-10/
Nama Instrument 1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/BTJ2/HAQ320KB/FYJBTJ2HAQ320KB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/BTJ2/HAQ320KB/FYJBTJ2HAQ320KB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/BTJ2/HAQ320KB/FYJBTJ2HAQ320KB.SMALL.jpg lgguts A motion sensing soft-circuit interface. The following instructable will guide you through the construction of your own personalized Nama Instrument. I'd love to hear some feedback. Hope you like it and it serves you somehow! : ) Access http://www.viraseres.com/nama to download the project's open s...
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Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:31:20 PST
Build your own t-shirt printing press http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-t-shirt-printing-press/
Build your own t-shirt printing press - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/Z7PW/FAQDX8OO/FN3Z7PWFAQDX8OO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/Z7PW/FAQDX8OO/FN3Z7PWFAQDX8OO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/Z7PW/FAQDX8OO/FN3Z7PWFAQDX8OO.SMALL.jpg zieak Have a great idea for a t-shirt? Interested in customizing clothing or making your own prints? Here's how to make a press for making shirts similar to rubber stamping. Any mention of this project or our high roller 1d20 shirt design must provide a link to www.betaart.com with credit to Kevin Dean...
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Tue, 1 Jan 2008 22:53:55 PST
raspbAIRy - the RaspberryPi-based Airplay speaker http://www.instructables.com/id/raspbAIRy-the-RaspberryPi-based-Airplay-speaker/
raspbAIRy - the RaspberryPi-based Airplay speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/WYUW/HAQ3C8VV/FD5WYUWHAQ3C8VV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/WYUW/HAQ3C8VV/FD5WYUWHAQ3C8VV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/WYUW/HAQ3C8VV/FD5WYUWHAQ3C8VV.SMALL.jpg zwuckl With the delivery of my second RaspberryPi I finally got the chance to start this long-planned project: I wanted to replace my old bathroom radio with a  more contemporary device by building a network-enabled speaker. Because I'm a user of several iDevices, the idea of making the speaker AirPlay-co...
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Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:07:11 PST
Working Sonic Screwdriver http://www.instructables.com/id/Working-Sonic-Screwdriver/
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Wed, 9 Jan 2013 13:16:10 PST
Design and Build Steps for a Prefab Shed http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-and-Build-Steps-for-a-Prefab-Shed/
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Sat, 29 Dec 2012 21:48:55 PST
Light Box http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Box-2/
Light Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/5XEA/HAWSIBX8/FXI5XEAHAWSIBX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/5XEA/HAWSIBX8/FXI5XEAHAWSIBX8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/5XEA/HAWSIBX8/FXI5XEAHAWSIBX8.SMALL.jpg delno Time: around 6 hours Cost: up to $35 A light box is a box with one translucent side that allows light to pass through. Light boxes are functional in many different crafts/arts including photography, illustration and design. Cheap light boxes online start around $40, so I thought I could build a ni...
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Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:36:11 PST
How to Build your Everything Really Really Fast http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-your-Everything-Really-Really-Fast/
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Sat, 29 Dec 2012 23:04:20 PST
69 Cent T Shirt Prints http://www.instructables.com/id/69-Cent-T-Shirt-Prints/
69 Cent T Shirt Prints - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/17SS/HAUNMZ28/FN117SSHAUNMZ28.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/17SS/HAUNMZ28/FN117SSHAUNMZ28.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/17SS/HAUNMZ28/FN117SSHAUNMZ28.SMALL.jpg Punk Love Designs Congratulations to Paul @ kitchengardener.tumblr.com for winning the first species identification contest from punklovedesigns.com. Here's how he did it: "At first I also thought it might be a regular Turkey-tail (Trametes versicolor). Then, because of the date you mentioned, I wondered if this mig...
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Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:46:08 PST
Bamboo Tricycle Bike - Build http://www.instructables.com/id/Bamboo-Tricycle-Bike-Build/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/YG48/HAQ38N51/F0KYG48HAQ38N51.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/YG48/HAQ38N51/F0KYG48HAQ38N51.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/YG48/HAQ38N51/F0KYG48HAQ38N51.SMALL.jpg matthieutje65 This is my last project I did, It's a tricycle bike for streetmusicians the bike was made for a schoolassignment in group... The frame is made out of bamboo and metal joints, joint together with Fiberglas, Polyesterresin and Flax rope... Hope you enjoy, visit my website for more projects http://www....
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Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:20:15 PST
DIY Gandalf's Pipe. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Hobbitss-Pipe/
DIY Gandalf's Pipe. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/6PJW/HAVGJCH7/F9W6PJWHAVGJCH7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/6PJW/HAVGJCH7/F9W6PJWHAVGJCH7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/6PJW/HAVGJCH7/F9W6PJWHAVGJCH7.SMALL.jpg Mr.Sanchez Try the Gandalf Style !! As you all know the Pipeweed its so rare, so In order to enjoy the good taste of Tobacco I made an enjoyable article that helps to relax in the long journeys by the Forest. Its gifts time and I was wondering how to surprise  a friend of mine that loves the Lord of the Rings ...
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Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:20:48 PST
$50 Drafting Table http://www.instructables.com/id/50-Drafting-table-Intro/
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Tue, 12 May 2009 15:14:12 PDT
concrete lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/concrete-lamp/
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Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:03:30 PDT
DIY "Galaxy" Sweatshirts! Or anything you want to "SPACE-ify"! http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Galaxy-Sweatshirts-Or-anything-you-want-to-/
DIY "Galaxy" Sweatshirts! Or anything you want to "SPACE-ify"! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/P4ZD/HA4MBMPN/FBLP4ZDHA4MBMPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/P4ZD/HA4MBMPN/FBLP4ZDHA4MBMPN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/P4ZD/HA4MBMPN/FBLP4ZDHA4MBMPN.SMALL.jpg Julianne fights Dragons! I love galaxy inspired prints and jackets but did not like the price tag($75 for leggings? I could just buy an entirely new wardrobe at a thrift store and still have enough money for lunch!) and thought it would be awesome to make an Instructable to make your own "galaxy" clothing article! This is ...
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Fri, 7 Dec 2012 12:16:29 PST
Universal Knife Block (Design Martin Robitsch) http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-Knife-Block-Design-Martin-Robitsch/
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Fri, 7 Dec 2012 07:18:34 PST
TREAD BELT http://www.instructables.com/id/TREAD-BELT/
TREAD BELT - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F4J/1N2E/F1Y7H100/F4J1N2EF1Y7H100.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4J/1N2E/F1Y7H100/F4J1N2EF1Y7H100.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4J/1N2E/F1Y7H100/F4J1N2EF1Y7H100.SMALL.jpg opendesignclub Nice belts made out of used bicycle tires. These belts are stylish and very simple to make.by: www.opendesignclub.com (thats me!) SEARCH FOR TIRES Search for used tires with a nice tread BUY SOME BELT BUCKLES Buy some belt buckles you like BUY SOME CHICAGO SCREWS Buy some Chicago Screw...
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Mon, 21 May 2007 10:28:24 PDT
SpeakerHead 123D http://www.instructables.com/id/SpeakerHead-123D/
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Thu, 8 Nov 2012 22:04:06 PST
Make Your Own Shoes at Home! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Shoes-at-Home/
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Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:02:18 PST
Zombie Apocalypse proof Ipad Case? http://www.instructables.com/id/Zombie-Apocalypse-proof-Ipad-Case/
Zombie Apocalypse proof Ipad Case? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/U258/H8RVD98G/F4XU258H8RVD98G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/U258/H8RVD98G/F4XU258H8RVD98G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/U258/H8RVD98G/F4XU258H8RVD98G.SMALL.jpg dorkpunch I recently got an Ipad 2 as part of an education grant.  The teachers were required to supply their own case for the Ipad, so instead of purchasing a regular run of the mill case, I decided I would build one of my own to demonstrate to my students some of the things we are capable of doing in my cl...
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Sat, 3 Nov 2012 21:52:14 PDT
Longboard Project http://www.instructables.com/id/Longboard-Project/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/SFYR/H8CVFPGG/F6GSFYRH8CVFPGG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/SFYR/H8CVFPGG/F6GSFYRH8CVFPGG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/SFYR/H8CVFPGG/F6GSFYRH8CVFPGG.SMALL.jpg firebird11692 I recently decided I wanted a different design on my Atom longboard. I sanded the deck down, spray painted it white, and now I'm currently covering the board in sharpie. I'll continue to upload pictures as I make progress.
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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:40:25 PDT
How to build a Daft Punk Table Replica http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Daft-Punk-Table-Replica/
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Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:53:24 PDT
Flowers on the Wall http://www.instructables.com/id/Flowers-on-the-Wall/
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Mon, 6 Aug 2012 04:08:26 PDT
FM Listening Bug http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-Listening-Bug-Kit/
FM Listening Bug - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/ZIHS/H27LSNMW/FBEZIHSH27LSNMW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/ZIHS/H27LSNMW/FBEZIHSH27LSNMW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/ZIHS/H27LSNMW/FBEZIHSH27LSNMW.SMALL.jpg mpilchfamily The on thing every spy needs is a small and well concealed listening device. The FM Listening Bug Kit gives you all you need to build a small, single Transistor, FM transmitter that can operate between 80 MHz and 150 MHz. Allowing you to tun it to an open frequency on an FM Radio and listen to what ...
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:31:09 PDT
Design your greenhouse! Lean-away IS BETTER than lean-to! This will surprise you! http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-your-greenhouse-Lean-away-Better-than-l/
Design your greenhouse! Lean-away IS BETTER than lean-to! This will surprise you! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/L4FM/H3Q4PY79/FWHL4FMH3Q4PY79.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/L4FM/H3Q4PY79/FWHL4FMH3Q4PY79.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/L4FM/H3Q4PY79/FWHL4FMH3Q4PY79.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician  I got the basic info on the web, found the most suitable area on my site and started building. My glass was free and huge! and between that constraint and the site shape I ended up making something quite different!  In using it, I have found out that a considerable amount of direct sunlight in summ...
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Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:27:55 PDT
Contemporary railings using skateboard wheels http://www.instructables.com/id/Contemporary-railings-using-skateboard-wheels/
Contemporary railings using skateboard wheels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/P7A3/H2WEVWHZ/FATP7A3H2WEVWHZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/P7A3/H2WEVWHZ/FATP7A3H2WEVWHZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/P7A3/H2WEVWHZ/FATP7A3H2WEVWHZ.SMALL.jpg mart! My first instructable!!! After getting really expensive quotes for my railings, i decided to make my own. i got inspired by my skateboard wheels, i liked how the light shined through. i purchased some stock steel channels to use as posts, machined the wheels to hold the glass panes and then took me...
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Tue, 5 Jun 2012 01:29:39 PDT
How to Make a Custom Electric Go-Kart and Brushless DC Motor http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Custom-Electric-Go-Kart-and-Brushle/
How to Make a Custom Electric Go-Kart and Brushless DC Motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/BFIJ/H2MYLZZX/FKSBFIJH2MYLZZX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/BFIJ/H2MYLZZX/FKSBFIJH2MYLZZX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/BFIJ/H2MYLZZX/FKSBFIJH2MYLZZX.SMALL.jpg elidavis This Instructable details the design and fabrication of my electric go-kart. However, the principles and methods I used can be applied to similar vehicles. Eli-Kart grew out of an interest of mine to create a simple, reliable, personal electric vehicle that would be practical off the racetrack. By ...
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Mon, 4 Jun 2012 07:36:19 PDT
Star Pattern Lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Pattern-Lamp/
Star Pattern Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/EPZD/H337K20H/FWXEPZDH337K20H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/EPZD/H337K20H/FWXEPZDH337K20H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/EPZD/H337K20H/FWXEPZDH337K20H.SMALL.jpg stregoi PS: sorry for the messy part in the top of the lamp, it is not a part of it !! i just had to take a picture in a hurry :) Hey everyone, here i am again, and this time ii would like to share with you, another instructable on how to make this  star pattern inspired lamp. if you've seen my other instr...
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Mon, 4 Jun 2012 14:14:28 PDT