Instructables: exploring - living - decorating - wood http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 00:40:47 PDT BLOX v1.01 How to make decorative wooden buoys http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-decorative-wooden-buoys/
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Mon, 20 May 2013 12:22:17 PDT
How to make wooden feathers http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-wooden-feathers/
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Mon, 20 May 2013 12:02:34 PDT
Make a decorative ring for potted plants http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-decorative-ring-for-potted-plants/
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Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:40:58 PDT
Ikea Rutbo turned Wood Veneer Pendant http://www.instructables.com/id/Ikea-Rutbo-turned-Wood-Veneer-Pendant/
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:03:46 PDT
Starfish on a Piece of Wood http://www.instructables.com/id/Starfish-on-a-Piece-of-Wood/
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Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:21:22 PST
Paua Shells on a Piece of Wood http://www.instructables.com/id/Paua-Shells-on-a-Piece-of-Wood/
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Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:50:40 PST
Make a welcome mat using leftover pieces of wood http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-welcome-mat-using-leftover-pieces-of-wood/
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:13:52 PST
Turn Old Wood Pallets Into A Beautiful Christmas Tree http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Wood-Pallets-Christmas-Tree/
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Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:02:26 PST
Ceramic and Wood Clothing Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/Ceramic-and-Wood-Clothing-Rack/
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Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:09:28 PST
How to make a picture frame covered whiteboard http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-picture-frame-covered-whiteboard/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/RCAE/HAFHKWGX/FRSRCAEHAFHKWGX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/RCAE/HAFHKWGX/FRSRCAEHAFHKWGX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/RCAE/HAFHKWGX/FRSRCAEHAFHKWGX.SMALL.jpg EYSpace For a complete resource guide on this project, go to: http://www.engineeryourspace.com/episodes/how-to-make-a-picture-frame-covered-whiteboard/ Whiteboards are great for brainstorming and keeping track of projects, but incorporating one in a home office so that it blends in with the décor isn't eas...
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Sat, 8 Dec 2012 06:28:27 PST
Decorative Plaques http://www.instructables.com/id/Decorative-Plaques/
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Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:08:12 PST
DIY: Mason Jar Chandelier http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Mason-Jar-Chandelier/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/ETRE/H82UNL7R/FL3ETREH82UNL7R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/ETRE/H82UNL7R/FL3ETREH82UNL7R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/ETRE/H82UNL7R/FL3ETREH82UNL7R.SMALL.jpg TheDailyDIY Recently, we refinished an old dresser and revamped a plain white rug, but we weren’t sure what to tackle next. Then the light came on: a rustic chandelier to provide perfect ambiance for a summer dinner party. Good thing we saved the leftover Mason jars from our pickling video. – Series by Beryl S...
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Sat, 13 Oct 2012 10:21:58 PDT
Barnyard Nursery http://www.instructables.com/id/Tys-Barn-Yard/
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Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:42:40 PDT
DIY Vintage Light Up Marquee Letters http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Vintage-Light-Up-Marquee-Letters/
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Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:21:57 PDT
A vectoractive lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/A-vectoractive-lamp/
A vectoractive lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/C8NS/H2WESBRF/FF0C8NSH2WESBRF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/C8NS/H2WESBRF/FF0C8NSH2WESBRF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/C8NS/H2WESBRF/FF0C8NSH2WESBRF.SMALL.jpg Vaidite Cut al the pieces out! Pasting Glue them together in a vectoracitve form. Forms this is the form that was made. Making Then make the circles pasting 2 Then paste them together, in one form! Almost the last step Then paste veneer on it Done!
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Fri, 1 Jun 2012 02:48:25 PDT
Modular Space Divider http://www.instructables.com/id/Modular-Space-Divider/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/KAQN/H1ZG6MY2/FMSKAQNH1ZG6MY2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/KAQN/H1ZG6MY2/FMSKAQNH1ZG6MY2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/KAQN/H1ZG6MY2/FMSKAQNH1ZG6MY2.SMALL.jpg Jan Hellemans Using cut-off waste material to produce a new product. Red Cedar wood is known for his good smell and soft feeling. This modular space divider, used in bathrooms, will give an extra sense of relaxation to your bath time experience. Steam makes sure that the woods smell increases whilst no piece has ...
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Wed, 9 May 2012 22:52:31 PDT
Wood and Metal Wall Art - Tin Punching http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-and-Metal-Wall-Art-Tin-Punching/
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Mon, 7 May 2012 02:57:42 PDT
GIANT 8-Bit Mario http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Stitched-Mario-Squares/
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Thu, 8 Mar 2012 13:29:34 PST
Faceted Wood Light Shades - Dodecahedrons http://www.instructables.com/id/Faceted-Wood-Candle-Covers-Dodecahedrons/
Faceted Wood Light Shades - Dodecahedrons - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/UE3W/GXFXNNBN/FHPUE3WGXFXNNBN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/UE3W/GXFXNNBN/FHPUE3WGXFXNNBN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/UE3W/GXFXNNBN/FHPUE3WGXFXNNBN.SMALL.jpg technoplastique I'm a big fan of using platonic solids for design in general, but dodecahedrons are a particularly nice shape for making a candleholder. By leaving off two opposing sides you can easily set it over a small candle (preferably an LED candle if you're using the same materials I did) to diffuse the ligh...
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Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:10:26 PST
Mother's Day Jewelry Display http://www.instructables.com/id/Mothers-Day-Jewelry-Display/
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Sat, 7 May 2011 08:15:16 PDT
Sign Wood - dremel & router http://www.instructables.com/id/Sign-Wood-dremel-router/
Sign Wood - dremel & router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/9B7V/GLWQWAFZ/FRN9B7VGLWQWAFZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/9B7V/GLWQWAFZ/FRN9B7VGLWQWAFZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/9B7V/GLWQWAFZ/FRN9B7VGLWQWAFZ.SMALL.jpg tavo_123 La idea de hacer un letrero de madera me nacio porque quiero ponerlo fuera de un negocio de manualidades. Asi que estuve investigando un poco sobre como se hacen letreros tallados en madera con la ayuda de dremel o router, encontre muchos sitios y muchas sugerencias, y quiero compartir mi experienc...
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Sun, 3 Apr 2011 22:22:09 PDT
Welcoming Sign http://www.instructables.com/id/Welcoming-Sign/
Welcoming Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/KE9B/GJQEBUZE/FEPKE9BGJQEBUZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/KE9B/GJQEBUZE/FEPKE9BGJQEBUZE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/KE9B/GJQEBUZE/FEPKE9BGJQEBUZE.SMALL.jpg edr2.cat This is a very easy  wood carving instructable that can be extrapolated to any king of drawing. I wanted a welcoming sign for my main entrance so I decided to make it. I used just a spare sheet of wood  , my dremel and material that is easy to find  in any home. So it costed me almost nothing. Yo...
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Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:20:52 PST
Ninja vs. Zombie Shadow Cast http://www.instructables.com/id/Ninja-vs-Zombie-Shadow-Cast/
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Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:12:56 PDT
Poster Frame http://www.instructables.com/id/Poster-Frame/
Poster Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/96NY/GB5HD6MY/F9996NYGB5HD6MY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/96NY/GB5HD6MY/F9996NYGB5HD6MY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/96NY/GB5HD6MY/F9996NYGB5HD6MY.SMALL.jpg milkjunkie90 This is an insturctable for a simple poster frame which costs about 10euros to make and looks well on any wall. You Will Need: Wood:   5cm wide 1cm thick...  i used whitewood but whatever wood suits your preference 8 cm wide 1 cm thick pine (for the triangle corners) Tools: Mitre Saw Hammer Jig...
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Tue, 6 Jul 2010 09:42:42 PDT
Hammer and Sickle Wall Plaque http://www.instructables.com/id/Hammer-and-Sickle-Wall-Plaque/
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Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:37:16 PDT
Easy Easel Picture Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Easel-Picture-Stand/
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Fri, 14 May 2010 05:04:01 PDT
15 Puzzle 'abri' http://www.instructables.com/id/15-Puzzle-abri/
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Sun, 2 May 2010 06:01:03 PDT
Simple Wooden Rose Picture Frame http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Wooden-Rose-Picture-Frame/
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Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:10:51 PST
Ikea Hack: Radiator Cover http://www.instructables.com/id/Ikea-Hack-Raditator-Cover/
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Mon, 25 May 2009 07:51:05 PDT
Make Tree Limb Coasters http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Tree-Limb-Coasters/
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Tue, 5 May 2009 02:31:33 PDT
cheap handmade cardboard wood frame for a LP http://www.instructables.com/id/cheap-handmade-cardboard-wood-frame-for-a-LP/
cheap handmade cardboard wood frame for a LP - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/FGXF/FROA566C/FQUFGXFFROA566C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/FGXF/FROA566C/FQUFGXFFROA566C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/FGXF/FROA566C/FQUFGXFFROA566C.SMALL.jpg caifanes Made an easy cheap handmade cardboard wood frame for a LP. It's very simple and fast, just follow the instructions. Hope you like it :). Please comment. Materials First, the materials:1-Wood2-A LP3-Square cardboard4-Scissors5-Stapler6-Thing to hang the frame7-Superglue or something similar8-T-shi...
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Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:12:44 PST
All-Natural Incense Burner http://www.instructables.com/id/All-Natural-Incense-Burner/
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Tue, 8 Apr 2008 14:06:17 PDT
Faux wood secret felted keepsake box http://www.instructables.com/id/Faux-wood-secret-felted-keepsake-box/
Faux wood secret felted keepsake box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FC0/5ATO/F3HY3RZF/FC05ATOF3HY3RZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FC0/5ATO/F3HY3RZF/FC05ATOF3HY3RZF.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FC0/5ATO/F3HY3RZF/FC05ATOF3HY3RZF.SMALL.jpg Jupolo Beautiful wood can be expensive and difficult to work with. Here I'll show you an easy way to make a plush 6" x 4" x 4.5" novelty box lined with felt which not only looks like real wood but is hiding 2 secret compartments. Costing only $3 to make, an ideal gift if you're strapped for cash or a perfe...
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Sun, 1 Jul 2007 15:36:19 PDT
Magnetic random number generator for your fridge!! (Die) http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-random-number-generator-for-your-fridge!!/
Magnetic random number generator for your fridge!! (Die) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FLX/YOQT/F2FRV8T5/FLXYOQTF2FRV8T5.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLX/YOQT/F2FRV8T5/FLXYOQTF2FRV8T5.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLX/YOQT/F2FRV8T5/FLXYOQTF2FRV8T5.SMALL.jpg steven07 Yep thats right throw it at the fridge and you receive random-ish numbers, Roll a Six and get to eat the Cake! This instructable is my contribution to the fridge magnet group. Essentially this project is just a few rare earth magnets stuck to a cube of wood Materials And Tools Materials: ...
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Mon, 4 Jun 2007 05:11:54 PDT