Instructables: exploring - living - art - popular http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 18:48:41 PDT BLOX v1.01 “ DIY PIN UP GIRL TATTOO DRAW “ http://www.instructables.com/id/-DIY-PIN-UP-GIRL-TATTOO-DRAW-/
“ DIY PIN UP GIRL TATTOO DRAW “ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/65TS/HGIEWHO4/FN065TSHGIEWHO4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/65TS/HGIEWHO4/FN065TSHGIEWHO4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/65TS/HGIEWHO4/FN065TSHGIEWHO4.SMALL.jpg marcellahella In this instructables I will show how to easily draw a pin up girl tattoo. Is relatively easy because vintage tattoo had simple line and shape and use only few colors. Plus vintage tattoo don't need a look too professional. Is nice to make your own tattoo or just draw one for fun. Remember: -make...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 01:58:11 PDT
Hanging Moss Garden http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-Moss-Garden/
Hanging Moss Garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/F28K/HGZOFJEE/F01F28KHGZOFJEE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/F28K/HGZOFJEE/F01F28KHGZOFJEE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/F28K/HGZOFJEE/F01F28KHGZOFJEE.SMALL.jpg kfeenstra How to make your own Hanging Moss Garden Bike Tire Rim Salvage yards and Scrap Metal yards are a good place to start! Chicken Wire Cut chicken wire to double the size of the bike rim, with 2-4 inches extra on the edges. Using wire cutters, snip a quarter of the way up the length of the chicken...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 21:44:30 PDT
Bird Taxidermy (WARNING:Not for the easily offended, overly squeamish, holier that thou, fuss-bucket.) http://www.instructables.com/id/Bird-Taxidermy-WARNING%3aNot-for-the-easily-offende/
Bird Taxidermy (WARNING:Not for the easily offended, overly squeamish, holier that thou, fuss-bucket.) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F2O/XE5N/QVJEWH1II57/F2OXE5NQVJEWH1II57.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2O/XE5N/QVJEWH1II57/F2OXE5NQVJEWH1II57.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2O/XE5N/QVJEWH1II57/F2OXE5NQVJEWH1II57.SMALL.jpg Zrcalo This is an instructable inspired by canida's mouse/rat taxidermy. For more information on detailed taxidermy, go search "mouse taxidermy" and you'll probably find it. to start off, I would like to say: THIS IS GRAPHIC, THIS HAS GUTS, THIS HAS DEAD (and live) ANIMALS, so please, keep the comments o...
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Tue, 2 Jan 2007 21:56:31 PST
European 4-in-1 maille (chainmail) speedweaving http://www.instructables.com/id/European-4-in-1-maille-chainmail-speedweaving/
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Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:11:10 PDT
Art Display for School Hallways http://www.instructables.com/id/Art-Display-for-School-Hallways/
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Fri, 10 May 2013 05:55:28 PDT
Sculpting with Polymer Clay http://www.instructables.com/id/Sculpting-with-Polymer-Clay/
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Sat, 4 May 2013 20:01:07 PDT
"Purple Rain Drop" Kinetic Art from Bicycle Rims http://www.instructables.com/id/Purple-Rain-Drop-Kinetic-Art-from-Bicycle-Rims/
"Purple Rain Drop" Kinetic Art from Bicycle Rims - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/C65D/HFPTIOFJ/FUCC65DHFPTIOFJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/C65D/HFPTIOFJ/FUCC65DHFPTIOFJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/C65D/HFPTIOFJ/FUCC65DHFPTIOFJ.SMALL.jpg LeonArchiTesla      Reuben Margolin creates kinetic art that has been installed in museums throughout the US.   http://www.ted.com/speakers/reuben_margolin.html  He bases many of his designs on natural sine waves. One of his creations is a round wave made from wood.  http://reubenmargolin.com/waves/Round/roundWave...
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:24:18 PDT
How to Make Henna Paste and Apply to Skin http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Henna-Paste-and-Apply-to-Skin/
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Wed, 3 Oct 2012 10:25:58 PDT
Mustache Ride http://www.instructables.com/id/Mustache-Ride/
Mustache Ride - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/E4PP/H1KHA3LW/FVFE4PPH1KHA3LW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/E4PP/H1KHA3LW/FVFE4PPH1KHA3LW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/E4PP/H1KHA3LW/FVFE4PPH1KHA3LW.SMALL.jpg rachel Yeah baby!  An actual, physical, sittable Mustache Ride.  On which you can ride.  Don't tell your boyfriend. The object is made of an upholstered metal frame resting on heavy-duty plywood rocking legs.  It contains a pressure sensitive switch in the seat, which when activated, starts up a vibrating...
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Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:36:55 PDT
How to draw anime http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-draw-anime/
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Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:25:13 PST
How to make babies (out of tape) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-babies-out-of-tape/
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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:42:05 PDT
How to create GOURGEOUS canvas with Google image search http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-create-GOURGEOUS-canvas-with-Google-image-s/
How to create GOURGEOUS canvas with Google image search - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/GIYC/HFSHUDIE/F53GIYCHFSHUDIE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/GIYC/HFSHUDIE/F53GIYCHFSHUDIE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/GIYC/HFSHUDIE/F53GIYCHFSHUDIE.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi We all have to admit that Google is doing an impressive work devising and producing new ways to live the web. Gmail works great, the Translator is becoming a real AI (all right... often a stupid AI...), Maps is wonderful with new 3D frame buildings, just to mentions a few... As many of you already h...
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Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:09:20 PDT
Coffee Shop Airbrush Mural (time lapse video) http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Shop-Airbrush-Mural-time-lapse-video/
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:43:41 PDT
The elusive Fig-a-ma-bug (The Fig Fairy) http://www.instructables.com/id/The-elusive-Fig-a-ma-bug-The-Fig-Fairy/
The elusive Fig-a-ma-bug (The Fig Fairy) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/UPOO/HFSH4ZEA/FMQUPOOHFSH4ZEA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/UPOO/HFSH4ZEA/FMQUPOOHFSH4ZEA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/UPOO/HFSH4ZEA/FMQUPOOHFSH4ZEA.SMALL.jpg snmiller For starters " thank you " for checking out my little friend and if you find this instuctable worthy enough please vote for me in the Purple contest. :D I wanted to try something that I hadn't ever tried before and when I saw the purple contest my mind went on a imagination spree. I decided that I ...
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:13:31 PDT
Trompe L'oeil Airbrush Murals http://www.instructables.com/id/Trompe-Loeil-Airbrush-Murals/
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Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:48:56 PDT
Rolled Magazine Bowl http://www.instructables.com/id/Rolled-Magazine-Bowl/
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Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:31:44 PDT
CD tower light http://www.instructables.com/id/CD-tower-light/
CD tower light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/BYE0/HF23Y6HD/FNSBYE0HF23Y6HD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/BYE0/HF23Y6HD/FNSBYE0HF23Y6HD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/BYE0/HF23Y6HD/FNSBYE0HF23Y6HD.SMALL.jpg brookens This is a light that I did several years ago. The idea was what to do with all those CD's that I had laying around. I had a stack of CD's in front of a light and I noticed that the light came through the edges of the CD's. Please no asking about the mess in the background, my wife says that I am a ...
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:43:40 PDT
Physical Representation of Sound http://www.instructables.com/id/Physical-Representation-of-Sound/
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Sat, 6 Apr 2013 15:48:56 PDT
Elephant Toothpaste!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/Elephant-Toothpaste-4/
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Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:10:30 PDT
BUILDING A BEAR ON A BUDGET!- An FX Puppet and Costume build http://www.instructables.com/id/BUILDING-A-BEAR-ON-A-BUDGET-An-FX-Puppet-and-Cos/
BUILDING A BEAR ON A BUDGET!- An FX Puppet and Costume build - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/58OX/HEXSSG7L/FVH58OXHEXSSG7L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/58OX/HEXSSG7L/FVH58OXHEXSSG7L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/58OX/HEXSSG7L/FVH58OXHEXSSG7L.SMALL.jpg Matt Ficner How Matt Builds-A-Bear In the late summer of 2011, I was approached with a unique puppet build challenge. I was contacted by the producers of a movie being produced in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. They needed a life like brown bear for a scene in the movie that would attack the hero of the story. With m...
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Tue, 2 Apr 2013 14:47:34 PDT
How to: Make The Coolest Easter Eggs http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-The-Coolest-Easter-Eggs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/6LNZ/H0KKWNOC/FKG6LNZH0KKWNOC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/6LNZ/H0KKWNOC/FKG6LNZH0KKWNOC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/6LNZ/H0KKWNOC/FKG6LNZH0KKWNOC.SMALL.jpg DustinLuke
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Wed, 4 Apr 2012 10:58:47 PDT
Pysanky - Ukrainian Egg Dying http://www.instructables.com/id/Pysanky-Ukrainian-Egg-Dying/
Pysanky - Ukrainian Egg Dying - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/WNJV/FVKOK3VD/F5OWNJVFVKOK3VD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/WNJV/FVKOK3VD/F5OWNJVFVKOK3VD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/WNJV/FVKOK3VD/F5OWNJVFVKOK3VD.SMALL.jpg 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...
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Fri, 5 Jun 2009 04:20:26 PDT
Building "The Bloody Hero" A Steampunk Superhero Puppet http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-The-Bloody-Hero-A-Steampunk-Superhero-/
Building "The Bloody Hero" A Steampunk Superhero Puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/1N1H/HET1EOF8/FYX1N1HHET1EOF8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/1N1H/HET1EOF8/FYX1N1HHET1EOF8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/1N1H/HET1EOF8/FYX1N1HHET1EOF8.SMALL.jpg Matt Ficner Hello INSTRUCTABLES!!!  This is my first entry ever on this website. I’ve had a few good friends & colleagues from the world of film and television prop making post things here.  So, I thought I’d give it a try! My name is Matt Ficner. I’ve worked in film and TV for over 20 years. Primarily, I’m a ...
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:13:08 PDT
3 Minute Lighting studio http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Minute-Lighting-studio/
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:32:37 PDT
Cable Tie Mesh Piece http://www.instructables.com/id/Cable-Tie-Mesh-Piece/
Cable Tie Mesh Piece - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/D3JB/HERLV5GG/FCXD3JBHERLV5GG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/D3JB/HERLV5GG/FCXD3JBHERLV5GG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/D3JB/HERLV5GG/FCXD3JBHERLV5GG.SMALL.jpg theKANG I love working with unconventional materials, and the hardware store is a treasure trove of inspiration. In this Instructable, I'm showing a really simple (and cheap!) way of creating a dramatic art piece combining cable ties and mesh. I've been fiddling with cable ties for a few years now. I mainl...
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:54:21 PDT
Beaded Dragons http://www.instructables.com/id/Beaded-Dragons/
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Mon, 8 Dec 2008 02:26:59 PST
A Small Force http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Small-Force/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/RGDY/HE7CMKPZ/F1IRGDYHE7CMKPZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/RGDY/HE7CMKPZ/F1IRGDYHE7CMKPZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/RGDY/HE7CMKPZ/F1IRGDYHE7CMKPZ.SMALL.jpg tinkertinker One of the things that makes me feel good about the world around me is gravity. It is a very weak force, and yet every body of matter in space exerts gravitational force on every other body in space. That means you and I. We are pulling, at each other, at the planets, stars, rocks, trees, gaseous cl...
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Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:34:48 PDT
How To Make A Glowing Metal Sign (For Pi Day!) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Glowing-Metal-Sign-For-Pi-Day/
How To Make A Glowing Metal Sign (For Pi Day!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/P251/HE7DAWMD/FP3P251HE7DAWMD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/P251/HE7DAWMD/FP3P251HE7DAWMD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/P251/HE7DAWMD/FP3P251HE7DAWMD.SMALL.jpg wemcdonald I wanted to make something special for my girlfriend's annual Pi Day party, so I decided to use some sheet metal I had on had to make a glowing π sign at TechShop. Here's how you can make something similar yourself! Materials Needed: Sheet metal (mine was 2' x 2') 1/4" nuts and bolts A...
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Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:12:52 PDT
Max Zorn Inspired Tape On Window Art http://www.instructables.com/id/Max-Zorn-Inspired-Tape-On-Window-Art/
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Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:46:16 PDT
Vrhnika's Easter egg http://www.instructables.com/id/Vrhnikas-Easter-egg/
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Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:10:19 PDT
Handmade Bamboo Lantern. Using old bamboo blinds. http://www.instructables.com/id/Handmade-Bamboo-Lantern-Using-old-bamboo-blinds/
Handmade Bamboo Lantern. Using old bamboo blinds. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/TRFT/HDYZ6QLH/F57TRFTHDYZ6QLH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/TRFT/HDYZ6QLH/F57TRFTHDYZ6QLH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/TRFT/HDYZ6QLH/F57TRFTHDYZ6QLH.SMALL.jpg Tarun Upadhyaya Dear Fellows, This is like a dream come true, I had always been so much amazed by artwork & furniture made using Bamboo and kept wondering how this strong grass (yes, it is a grass) can be bend to make so many beautiful shapes. Believe it or not, at the back of my house, there is a giant bamboo tre...
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Fri, 8 Mar 2013 02:26:00 PST
How To Draw A Room Using One Point Perspective http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Draw-A-Room-Using-One-Point-Perspective/
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Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:00:20 PST
Cast Aluminum Belt Buckle http://www.instructables.com/id/Cast-Aluminum-Belt-Buckle/
Cast Aluminum Belt Buckle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/RT61/HD4VNLE6/FYJRT61HD4VNLE6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/RT61/HD4VNLE6/FYJRT61HD4VNLE6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/RT61/HD4VNLE6/FYJRT61HD4VNLE6.SMALL.jpg TSSJ-ryan About a year ago I had a Thrift Store Prom Party to attend, and among the many other jems I found was a studded belt with the Mistfits logo as the buckle. It was cool, but I wanted to make my own buckle to personalize it some more. Here's my process.... Things used: Epilog Laser Cutter TechShop San...
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Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:15:44 PST
How To Draw http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Draw-3/
How To Draw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F03/DQRC/F6B7Q6E3/F03DQRCF6B7Q6E3.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F03/DQRC/F6B7Q6E3/F03DQRCF6B7Q6E3.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F03/DQRC/F6B7Q6E3/F03DQRCF6B7Q6E3.SMALL.jpg Carolina The Doodler This is a simple drawing lesson. The focus of this lesson will be to teach you basic excercises that you can do to sharpen your skills. We will draw a cartoon figure at the end to illustrate the purpose of the excercises. Before you begin, you must get a pencil, an eraser, a sharpener and a plain ...
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Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:17:57 PDT
Laser Etching into Powder Coated Glass http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Etching-into-Powder-Coated-Glass/
Laser Etching into Powder Coated Glass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/68OF/HD4VP9LH/F7G68OFHD4VP9LH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/68OF/HD4VP9LH/F7G68OFHD4VP9LH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/68OF/HD4VP9LH/F7G68OFHD4VP9LH.SMALL.jpg tonyvelour In our last Instructable, we powder coated glass jars by lining them with aluminum foil before starting the powder coat process. In this Instructable, we'll learn how to laser etch into the powder and the glass, and see how different powder colors and speed and power combinations effect the outcomes...
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Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:47:06 PST
Modern Wood Decor Art http://www.instructables.com/id/Modern-Wood-Decor-Art/
Modern Wood Decor Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/UYDM/HD4VP36C/FXCUYDMHD4VP36C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/UYDM/HD4VP36C/FXCUYDMHD4VP36C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/UYDM/HD4VP36C/FXCUYDMHD4VP36C.SMALL.jpg meow1111 This instructable will show you how to convert deadly tree branches into beautiful Art. The cost is prob. less than 20 bucks. Just try to find what you have at home.  I made it at Tech shop. TechShop Tools Tools: - 2 Brushes: I use one medium size brushes ( see photo) and one small brushes. Bas...
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Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:27:02 PST
Custom skinny spray paint cap http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-skinny-spray-paint-cap/
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Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:11:39 PST
Powder Coating Glass - Glass Container http://www.instructables.com/id/Powder-Coating-Glass-Glass-Container/
Powder Coating Glass - Glass Container - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/UD2M/HD4VMEUF/FXFUD2MHD4VMEUF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/UD2M/HD4VMEUF/FXFUD2MHD4VMEUF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/UD2M/HD4VMEUF/FXFUD2MHD4VMEUF.SMALL.jpg tonyvelour So, you thought you could only powder coat metal? Think again! Powder coating is a great way to give a professional looking finish to metals and also to other surfaces that can safely be baked at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. You may need to finesse the process to get the glass to take the powder, but...
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Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:30:48 PST
Beyond Belief and Back (in 30 secs.): An Optical Illusion http://www.instructables.com/id/Beyond-Belief-and-Back-in-30-secs-An-Optical-I/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/2QWX/FOD7QTOI/F412QWXFOD7QTOI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/2QWX/FOD7QTOI/F412QWXFOD7QTOI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/2QWX/FOD7QTOI/F412QWXFOD7QTOI.SMALL.jpg greeenpro If you've never seen this illusion before, prepare to be thoroughly baffled! It appears to be absolutely impossible. Fret not, though, because this video contains sufficient proof of its validity. This is a re-created version of Roger Shepard's "Turning the Tables" illusion. This visual phenomen...
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Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:53:29 PDT
Mold Making: Two Part Silicone Mold http://www.instructables.com/id/Two-Part-Silicone-Casting/
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Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:07:30 PST
Illustrated Valentines Journal http://www.instructables.com/id/Illustrated-Valentines-Journal/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/ORY6/HD4VQ3RC/FNMORY6HD4VQ3RC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/ORY6/HD4VQ3RC/FNMORY6HD4VQ3RC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/ORY6/HD4VQ3RC/FNMORY6HD4VQ3RC.SMALL.jpg Carleyy This Valentines Day I gave my boyfriend a travel journal for him to document his rock climbing adventures. He travels all around the San Francisco Bay Area rock climbing and his ultimate goal is to do big wall climbs in Yosemite. I can't always be with him on his adventures, but I hope he will read ...
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Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:00:46 PST
How To Fold a Paper Flower http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Fold-a-Paper-Flower/
How To Fold a Paper Flower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/7PMH/GJPJLJ3N/FRF7PMHGJPJLJ3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/7PMH/GJPJLJ3N/FRF7PMHGJPJLJ3N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/7PMH/GJPJLJ3N/FRF7PMHGJPJLJ3N.SMALL.jpg kbeckstr Materials Needed: A square piece of paper (size and color your choice) A flat, hard surface General Instructions: When making each fold be sure to press hard so that your flower comes out looking clean and pressed.  Diagonoal Folds 1. Lay your square paper flat and bring the bottom left corner...
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Thu, 3 Feb 2011 11:22:18 PST
My Love Stands Out http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Love-Stands-Out/
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Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:01:45 PST
Duct Tape Art http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Art/
Duct Tape Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/VXMG/HCV99O75/FQWVXMGHCV99O75.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/VXMG/HCV99O75/FQWVXMGHCV99O75.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/VXMG/HCV99O75/FQWVXMGHCV99O75.SMALL.jpg Mr_o_uk This wasn't too difficult, and the more detail you put in, the better the result. Patient people will be good at this! Dont forget to vote for me in the duct tape and cardboard contest! Thanks! Date made: Feb 2013 Approx cost: £5 Approx Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Easy/Medium Things You Need 1. ...
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Fri, 8 Feb 2013 13:53:21 PST
ASCII-Art http://www.instructables.com/id/ASCII-Art/
ASCII-Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F5P/M9I5/F4ULN87C/F5PM9I5F4ULN87C.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5P/M9I5/F4ULN87C/F5PM9I5F4ULN87C.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5P/M9I5/F4ULN87C/F5PM9I5F4ULN87C.SMALL.jpg kamibox.de I'll show you how to do great ASCII-Art the very simple way. Sorry for my bad English - I'm German ;) Choose a picture Choose any image from the internet or from your desktop. It should have no background and not too much little parts. Comic-figures work best. For this instructable, I'll choose H...
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Thu, 2 Aug 2007 05:59:11 PDT
Pulse of the City http://www.instructables.com/id/Pulse-of-the-City/
Pulse of the City - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/UXI5/HCJOFM5Z/F36UXI5HCJOFM5Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/UXI5/HCJOFM5Z/F36UXI5HCJOFM5Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/UXI5/HCJOFM5Z/F36UXI5HCJOFM5Z.SMALL.jpg rachel My friend George Zisiadis was heading up an interesting project for the UP! Urban Prototyping Festival last fall.  He and another friend, Matt Ligon, were working on a circuit to sense a user's pulse, and translate it into music.  They wanted a beautiful and user friendly case for the electronics an...
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Fri, 1 Feb 2013 14:33:06 PST
Ceramic Tile Making http://www.instructables.com/id/Ceramic-Tile-Making/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/2F5I/HCB8F2DL/F7X2F5IHCB8F2DL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/2F5I/HCB8F2DL/F7X2F5IHCB8F2DL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/2F5I/HCB8F2DL/F7X2F5IHCB8F2DL.SMALL.jpg johnwhitmarsh This video shows the process of creating a textured ceramic tile from scratch.  The plaster molds were cast from the tops of old roadside guardrail posts in Sausalito, CA.  A detailed description of a similarly fashioned tile can be viewed at: http://www.instructables.com/id/Ceramic-Wall-Art/
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Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:21:05 PST
Unable to Un-publish http://www.instructables.com/id/Modern-Scrimshaw/
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Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:14:46 PST
bring a dried out marker back to life! http://www.instructables.com/id/bring-a-dried-out-marker-back-to-life/
bring a dried out marker back to life! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/SDN2/FB11L0LC/F5YSDN2FB11L0LC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/SDN2/FB11L0LC/F5YSDN2FB11L0LC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/SDN2/FB11L0LC/F5YSDN2FB11L0LC.SMALL.jpg williamkidd have you ever left a marker out and realized it, when it was already too late? heres a simple quick fix on how to bring it back to life! get your materials. all you need is 1. dried out marker 2. wooden stick (optional) 3. mini baster thing... (optional) 4. white vinegar the stick or the baste...
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Sat, 5 Jan 2008 23:01:12 PST
How to Make Banana Oxidation Art/ How to Tattoo a Banana http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Banana-Oxidation-Art-How-to-Tattoo-a-/
How to Make Banana Oxidation Art/ How to Tattoo a Banana - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/E0XH/HC9LT817/FOQE0XHHC9LT817.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/E0XH/HC9LT817/FOQE0XHHC9LT817.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/E0XH/HC9LT817/FOQE0XHHC9LT817.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos We've all seen bananas turn brown. In this project I am going to show you how to use this browning process to intentionally cause certain points on a banana peel to brown prematurely. This lets you make pictures on the banana peel using only a small needle. When done properly, it doesn't affect ...
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Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:02:03 PST