http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 11:21:26 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-with-Water-Balloons/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/2VGA/GMNR91Y9/FL42VGAGMNR91Y9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/2VGA/GMNR91Y9/FL42VGAGMNR91Y9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/2VGA/GMNR91Y9/FL42VGAGMNR91Y9.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Fun with Water Balloons" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 10 different projects to bring out the kid inside you. Build a water balloon catapult, an illuminated ice light, a balloon gun and much more! All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:38:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Elf-Ears-custom-made-in-silicone-rubber/
Elf Ears, custom-made in silicone rubber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/LEU1/H2TIBAMB/FXYLEU1H2TIBAMB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/LEU1/H2TIBAMB/FXYLEU1H2TIBAMB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/LEU1/H2TIBAMB/FXYLEU1H2TIBAMB.SMALL.jpg Scotttland   While costume shops have been selling foam latex pointed ears for some time, their generic one-size-fits-all shape means a standard and relatively bulky set of points which can never completely blend with a human’s natural earlobes.   The extra-soft and porous nature of foam latex also means the e...
By: Scotttland

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 15:05:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Yard-Twister-Board/
Giant Yard Twister Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/RISI/H1PISXEC/F7ERISIH1PISXEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/RISI/H1PISXEC/F7ERISIH1PISXEC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/RISI/H1PISXEC/F7ERISIH1PISXEC.SMALL.jpg stevemoseley This Instructable is going to show you how to make a GIANT yard Twister board.  We made this in our back yard for my son's 9th birthday party.  It had to be big since we had 20 of my son's friends over for the party. This was a lot of fun for the birthday party and the kids had a great time.  This ...
By: stevemoseley

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIN-2012-Industrial-Design-students-projects-from-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/J34T/H1JU4Y0T/FNJJ34TH1JU4Y0T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/J34T/H1JU4Y0T/FNJJ34TH1JU4Y0T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/J34T/H1JU4Y0T/FNJJ34TH1JU4Y0T.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier DIN 2012 is a group of industrial design students from University of Montreal. Creative and talented, they master the art of DIY like no one else. Here are the projects made by students who wanted to participate in the Sam Lab, a maker space created to 3D print the final projects of the last graduat...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:45:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gas-powered-pencil-sharpener-for-students-that-sp/
Gas powered pencil sharpener- for students that spend the entire class sharpening a pencil. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/WG9K/H1Y0EH0V/FA9WG9KH1Y0EH0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/WG9K/H1Y0EH0V/FA9WG9KH1Y0EH0V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/WG9K/H1Y0EH0V/FA9WG9KH1Y0EH0V.SMALL.jpg dorkpunch Every now and then, a student will spend a big chunk of class making sure his/her pencil is SHARP.  For some reason, after a particularly long day, I was vegging at my desk staring blank-eyed at my pencil sharpener.  It was one of those *LIGHT-BULB!!!!* moments. You, too, can have a gas powered pen...
By: dorkpunch

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 19:41:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Anti-Gravity-Jumper/
The Anti-Gravity Jumper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/BFXH/H1EN70PK/FUNBFXHH1EN70PK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/BFXH/H1EN70PK/FUNBFXHH1EN70PK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/BFXH/H1EN70PK/FUNBFXHH1EN70PK.SMALL.jpg machoturtle Remember those great baby contraptions, your parents would hook up to the door frame, and you'd bounce around for hours? Johnny jumpers! Well I made the big boy version today...it's johnny jumpers--all grown up. Ever want the feeling of being nearly weightless...or be able to have an extra long hang...
By: machoturtle

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:05:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-tape-bags/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/993Y/GHDSJFDF/FF0993YGHDSJFDF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/993Y/GHDSJFDF/FF0993YGHDSJFDF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/993Y/GHDSJFDF/FF0993YGHDSJFDF.SMALL.jpg zazenergy Duct tape is awesome! It's an incredibly versatile, useful, practical material brought home by the troops after WW2.  Now duct tape is part of everyday DIY and popular culture, perfect for use in whimsical and fun creations!  The Instructables editors have chosen some of our best do-it-yourself du...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 16:00:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Mohawk/
Laser Mohawk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/3FBY/H18FTHNU/FJ23FBYH18FTHNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/3FBY/H18FTHNU/FJ23FBYH18FTHNU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/3FBY/H18FTHNU/FJ23FBYH18FTHNU.SMALL.jpg rachel Last year I went to Burning Man and made this laser mohawk which I attached to a hat I'd made some time ago (the hat is from a dragonfly costume).  It was quick to make and looked really fantastic at night with some dust in the air.  The lasers shot out visibly from my head exactly as I'd hoped.  Un...
By: rachel

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:05:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Monthly-Challenge-Big-and-Small/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/WYS5/H0OIUTFS/F7SWYS5H0OIUTFS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/WYS5/H0OIUTFS/F7SWYS5H0OIUTFS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/WYS5/H0OIUTFS/F7SWYS5H0OIUTFS.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus   Follow me to hear about all of the Monthly Make It Challenges. This Month's Challenge:   Big and Small! This Challenge is now closed Deadline: All entries must be published and posted in the comments below posted by 11:59pm May 20, 2012 PST/ 7:59am May 21, 2012 GMT. We reached over 50 proje...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:18:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Textercuffs-To-stop-habitual-texters/
Textercuffs - To stop habitual texters. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/SME3/H0XM7OPH/FQOSME3H0XM7OPH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/SME3/H0XM7OPH/FQOSME3H0XM7OPH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/SME3/H0XM7OPH/FQOSME3H0XM7OPH.SMALL.jpg rsmaudsley This is my first Instructable.  Mostly to learn how to create and publish an instructable, but, in this case, to also have some fun. You need some novelty handcuffs, a rubber or tennis ball.  Any type of ball that can be drilled should work.  It also needs to be big enough to be cuffed. Drill a ho...
By: rsmaudsley

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:34:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Weapon-of-Mass-Instruction/
A Weapon of Mass Instruction! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/ACM9/H0HWDFC2/FJLACM9H0HWDFC2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/ACM9/H0HWDFC2/FJLACM9H0HWDFC2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/ACM9/H0HWDFC2/FJLACM9H0HWDFC2.SMALL.jpg sfreeman1 Over 50 years ago, I saw a pencil leaning against the front porch of a house near my grandmother's. I was enthralled with the scale of the pencil. It was almost as tall as the porch posts! Wow! What fun that would be. Does it write? Does it erase? What is it made of? Why did they make it? Dad, can I...
By: sfreeman1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 20:07:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pac-Man-Soapbox-Derby-Car/
Pac-Man Soapbox Derby Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/G7U7/H0FLJ2AU/FJQG7U7H0FLJ2AU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/G7U7/H0FLJ2AU/FJQG7U7H0FLJ2AU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/G7U7/H0FLJ2AU/FJQG7U7H0FLJ2AU.SMALL.jpg The Papier Boy Each year I enter a local adult gravity race.  A gravity race is basically a soapbox derby.  Cars race down a hill powered only by gravity. Soapbox derbies on the moon are really boring.  For me, the derby is equal parts race and art exhibit. There is a tremendous amount of creativity in the cars. ...
By: The Papier Boy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 19:02:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Hypnotize-a-Chicken/
How to Hypnotize a Chicken - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/BHG9/H0GGYLI3/F7YBHG9H0GGYLI3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/BHG9/H0GGYLI3/F7YBHG9H0GGYLI3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/BHG9/H0GGYLI3/F7YBHG9H0GGYLI3.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid Why, you may ask, would one WANT to hypnotize a chicken?  You, sir or madam, are asking the wrong question.  The answer to that one is of course, "Why wouldn't you want to hypnotize a chicken!?"  The interrobang is required in that sentence. The correct question is "How can I be a part of this gran...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 11:32:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Barefoot-Incognito/
Barefoot Incognito: Hyper-minimalist shoe conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/EE26/H045ZLNW/FV3EE26H045ZLNW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/EE26/H045ZLNW/FV3EE26H045ZLNW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/EE26/H045ZLNW/FV3EE26H045ZLNW.SMALL.jpg blorgggg What? Fake overshoes! Why? Lots of people like running around barefoot and claim all sorts of benefits. My favorite part of running around without shoes is just getting to feel all the different surfaces, textures and temperatures that you would otherwise ignore in regular shoe-wearing life. The p...
By: blorgggg

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:09:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/car-b-que/
car-b-que - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/PS3U/GZB3BTKK/FA7PS3UGZB3BTKK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/PS3U/GZB3BTKK/FA7PS3UGZB3BTKK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/PS3U/GZB3BTKK/FA7PS3UGZB3BTKK.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus HUNGRY ROAD TRAVELER SURVIVES ON TASTY MANIFOLD-GRILLED RATIONS. Area maker has successfully navigated a long road trip with a meal ready to eat upon arriving at his destination by combining cooking with driving, making a delicious delicacy after disembarking at the destination. "Ater drving all day...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:01:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-Killerjackalope/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/CCXB/GYUQTK0F/F81CCXBGYUQTK0F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/CCXB/GYUQTK0F/F81CCXBGYUQTK0F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/CCXB/GYUQTK0F/F81CCXBGYUQTK0F.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast If you've spent any time in the fora or searching for the answers to some of life's burning questions (particularly those questions that revolve around managing one's relationship with an ex), you have likely enjoyed the unguarded and genuine opinions of Adam Kelly, aka killerjackalope. I had the op...
By: wilgubeast

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 15:22:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-your-Doodles-into-treasures/
Turn your Doodles into treasures! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/YKQD/GYZNVBDP/FL7YKQDGYZNVBDP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/YKQD/GYZNVBDP/FL7YKQDGYZNVBDP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/YKQD/GYZNVBDP/FL7YKQDGYZNVBDP.SMALL.jpg jlburton Ever want to put your doodles on something rad but couldn't quite figure it out? Well, Techshop has got lazer beams and the things to make those doodle dreams come true!  The things that you will need for this project: A TechShop membership A doodle Balsa or other wood Sand paper Scan That Doo...
By: jlburton

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:23:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Geeky-Fridge-Magnets/
Geeky Fridge Magnets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/HCPA/GYQFN3MK/FEDHCPAGYQFN3MK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/HCPA/GYQFN3MK/FEDHCPAGYQFN3MK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/HCPA/GYQFN3MK/FEDHCPAGYQFN3MK.SMALL.jpg ChrysN In this instructable I will show you how to make refrigerator magnets for the lab geek. Why not decorate the fridge with petri dishes growing molds and bacteria.  Well maybe that is not such a great idea (don't worry, these cute magnets for the fridge don't really contain any cultures). I work in a...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:09:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Pressure-Metal-Slug-Potato-Cannon/
High Pressure Metal-Slug Cannon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/ZD54/GFRWP76O/FR8ZD54GFRWP76O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/ZD54/GFRWP76O/FR8ZD54GFRWP76O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/ZD54/GFRWP76O/FR8ZD54GFRWP76O.SMALL.jpg QuackMasterDan Feel like breaking something? A fence, a TV, a car-door, or simply disintegrating a potato flying 200 feet per second? All this is possible with your own high-pressure copper slug cannon. There are plenty of PVC and ABS potato-gun guides on the internet, this guide aims to create somet...
By: QuackMasterDan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Nov 2010 14:26:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Archery/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/E0T0/GKQ3D9N0/F87E0T0GKQ3D9N0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/E0T0/GKQ3D9N0/F87E0T0GKQ3D9N0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/E0T0/GKQ3D9N0/F87E0T0GKQ3D9N0.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo "DIY Archery" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 17 different archery projects. Learn how to make a variety of arrowheads, arrows, quivers, bows and more! All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by archery enthusiasts, and contain pictures for each step so you can eas...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:06:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Brief-Jerky-Edible-Underwear/
DIY Brief Jerky - Edible Underwear - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/HO2Z/GY4R8M4T/FVMHO2ZGY4R8M4T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/HO2Z/GY4R8M4T/FVMHO2ZGY4R8M4T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/HO2Z/GY4R8M4T/FVMHO2ZGY4R8M4T.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Dried meat makes these edible Paleo panties a tasty treat.  This valentines day give your significant other a truly unique gift. 100% edible and 100% meat, they are so easy to make a cavemen could do it!  Sure, you could spend $140 for a pair of meaty briefs that are only partially edible, but who...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:04:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-realistic-cheese-heart/
Make a realistic cheese heart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/ZN7T/GXUYTSQJ/FAIZN7TGXUYTSQJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/ZN7T/GXUYTSQJ/FAIZN7TGXUYTSQJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/ZN7T/GXUYTSQJ/FAIZN7TGXUYTSQJ.SMALL.jpg dewrell It's here.  The best valentine's fix for a cheesehead-  the cheese heart.  I created this last year, and it was a major hit.  I think it's good to get away from the cookie-cutter gifting every now and then.  I'm no Troy Landwehr, cheese carver, so this isn't entirely anatomically correct; but you ge...
By: dewrell

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:30:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Valentine-Carved-In-Stone/
A Valentine "Carved" In Stone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/7JRL/GXL61PT0/FSB7JRLGXL61PT0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/7JRL/GXL61PT0/FSB7JRLGXL61PT0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/7JRL/GXL61PT0/FSB7JRLGXL61PT0.SMALL.jpg Creativeman Want to make a "permanent" valentine?  One that will last for years and forever be a reminder of the bond you have for one another?  With this instructable, a few tools, some concrete mix and a little work, you can do just that.  Easy to do, this stepping stone size heart with names should last for ...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:57:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Felted-Hair-of-the-Dog-Coat/
Felted Hair of the Dog Coat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/R1BT/GXDWPLNY/FX0R1BTGXDWPLNY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/R1BT/GXDWPLNY/FX0R1BTGXDWPLNY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/R1BT/GXDWPLNY/FX0R1BTGXDWPLNY.SMALL.jpg flyingpuppy Every winter we have a dilemma with our indoor Cocker Spaniel: if we leave him hairy, he's too hot for indoor life and walks around panting and drinking water incessantly. If we shave him, he's too cold when he goes outside.  This winter I solved the dilemma: I shaved the hair off his back and belly...
By: flyingpuppy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:22:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Egg-Crush-Physics/
Egg Crush Physics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/CAF2/GWKKMM9J/FH7CAF2GWKKMM9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/CAF2/GWKKMM9J/FH7CAF2GWKKMM9J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/CAF2/GWKKMM9J/FH7CAF2GWKKMM9J.SMALL.jpg Biodynamic Let's keep it simple! In this project, students must build a contraption that can protect an egg from being crushed.  The only materials they are allowed to work with are flat wooden toothpicks and wood glue.  The force being applied to the egg contraption is in the form of a 5 gallon bucket fallin...
By: Biodynamic

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:09:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/tar/
$tars - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/DL7X/GX3LQV59/F8BDL7XGX3LQV59.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/DL7X/GX3LQV59/F8BDL7XGX3LQV59.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/DL7X/GX3LQV59/F8BDL7XGX3LQV59.SMALL.jpg sherrycayheyhey Follow these easy steps to make some $tars of your own. You don't need to be an origami prodigy or anything, this is a simple way to creatively give the gift of money. It's also a cool way to try and save money because if it's folded up it may just be too pretty to take apart.  $tars can be made...
By: sherrycayheyhey

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Jan 2012 18:24:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Creamer-Cannon/
Coffee Creamer Cannon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/1EE6/GWF5U1AW/F4I1EE6GWF5U1AW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/1EE6/GWF5U1AW/F4I1EE6GWF5U1AW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/1EE6/GWF5U1AW/F4I1EE6GWF5U1AW.SMALL.jpg Celtophiliamike If you've seen the Mythbusters episode where they make a device of a similar name, then most of this will need very little explanation.  I'm going to show you how to make a system that will launch coffee creamer into the air and set it on fire.  It really boils down to "fill a container with pressur...
By: Celtophiliamike

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:55:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Electric-Scooter/
Super Simple Electric Scooter!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/TF5B/GW5WGHYD/FGVTF5BGW5WGHYD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/TF5B/GW5WGHYD/FGVTF5BGW5WGHYD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/TF5B/GW5WGHYD/FGVTF5BGW5WGHYD.SMALL.jpg ride on toy dude Yes, today we build a friction drive electric scooter that is powered by an 18 volt cordless drill!! Personal Story: My parents wouldn't let me buy my own electric scooter, so I built one out of stuff we had around the house. P.S. Keep Dad happy.  Buy your own cheapo cordless drill at Harbor Freig...
By: ride on toy dude

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:25:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Weekly-Make-It-Challenge-Foam/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/S4GA/GW3X8M1R/F6DS4GAGW3X8M1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/S4GA/GW3X8M1R/F6DS4GAGW3X8M1R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/S4GA/GW3X8M1R/F6DS4GAGW3X8M1R.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus   Follow me to hear about all of the Weekly Make It Challenges. This Week's Challenge: Foam! Styrofoam, expanding foam, latte foam, craft foam; it doesn't matter! Share your foamy project and win some great prizes! Deadline: All entries must be published and posted in the comments below poste...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:00:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-spray-paint/
DIY spray paint - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/ILO6/GVIYNBLP/F2KILO6GVIYNBLP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/ILO6/GVIYNBLP/F2KILO6GVIYNBLP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/ILO6/GVIYNBLP/F2KILO6GVIYNBLP.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Making your own custom spray paint is easy and produces some interesting results. Maybe they don't sell the exact colour you're looking for, or you just want to a use for all those old almost-empty cans of paint you have hidden in your garage. Time to put them to good use and make your own spray pai...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:27:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Message-in-a-spy-pen/
Message in a... spy pen? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/5H4F/GVHH1A9J/FOD5H4FGVHH1A9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/5H4F/GVHH1A9J/FOD5H4FGVHH1A9J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/5H4F/GVHH1A9J/FOD5H4FGVHH1A9J.SMALL.jpg pastprimitive Is it a pen, or a super secret way to pass messages to... umm... err... someone? Perhaps it will be useful with a chummy coworker, or if you work from home like me; your super sexy office-mate-wife! Yeah it's not encrypted, but who writes hand written notes anymore?  That more than anything e...
By: pastprimitive

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:57:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dry-Ice-Smoke-Ring-Cannon-No-fog-machine-necessa/
Dry-Ice Smoke Ring Cannon! (No fog machine necessary) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/38VW/GUEN7V1F/FLF38VWGUEN7V1F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/38VW/GUEN7V1F/FLF38VWGUEN7V1F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/38VW/GUEN7V1F/FLF38VWGUEN7V1F.SMALL.jpg ramicaza Some may be already thinking "what separates this Smoke ring shooter from others on instructables?" Well......... Typical Smoke ring shooters (like Kip-Kay's and other people's) require a fog machine in order to create the smoke needed for the rings. When fog machine's can cost in excess of $100 whe...
By: ramicaza

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:53:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Augmented-Hyper-Reality-Glove/
Augmented Hyper-Reality Glove - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/UWUJ/GU0ZLXLK/FXTUWUJGU0ZLXLK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/UWUJ/GU0ZLXLK/FXTUWUJGU0ZLXLK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/UWUJ/GU0ZLXLK/FXTUWUJGU0ZLXLK.SMALL.jpg ZJ-Weaver The Carnegie Mellon HCI gang is at it again, this time taking on the serious assignment of making a thing for PLAY. The Royal Play that is. The thing that makes life worth living. This time, we've combined our nerd-ness to bring some of your favorite movie sound effects to life. The " Augmented Hyp...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:19:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Weekly-Make-It-Challenge-Cones/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/FW18/GTV9WMGJ/FI0FW18GTV9WMGJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/FW18/GTV9WMGJ/FI0FW18GTV9WMGJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/FW18/GTV9WMGJ/FI0FW18GTV9WMGJ.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus ______ Follow Me to hear about all of the Weekly Make It Challenges. This Week's Challenge: Cones! Anything cone-shaped is fair game from coffee filters to sedge hats. Share your conical creations! This week's Challenge had some clever cone creations. There were edible cones, wearable cones and ...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:55:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-Your-Brain/
Hack Your Brain! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/JVAJ/GTQVOKIF/FSSJVAJGTQVOKIF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/JVAJ/GTQVOKIF/FSSJVAJGTQVOKIF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/JVAJ/GTQVOKIF/FSSJVAJGTQVOKIF.SMALL.jpg pfred2 This is one of the strangest things I have ever done. Maybe I should put up some sort of a disclaimer here like if you're epileptic maybe this isn't the brightest thing you could do? But if you're an epileptic then you know more about that condition than I do! In any event I found doing this to be...
By: pfred2

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:35:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bungee-Bazooka/
Bungee Bazooka - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/PST1/GTN5PVCG/FLRPST1GTN5PVCG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/PST1/GTN5PVCG/FLRPST1GTN5PVCG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/PST1/GTN5PVCG/FLRPST1GTN5PVCG.SMALL.jpg seamster This is essentially a shoulder-mounted sling shot that shoots large homemade Nerf-type darts. It can also be used to launch other things like tennis balls, golf balls, tomatoes, apples, and even raw eggs. This is something I had been working on in the back of my mind for over a year, trying to fig...
By: seamster

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:03:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Marionette-with-Stage-in-Altoids-Tin/
Mini Marionette with Stage in Altoids Tin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/GKF8/GTGCQYVY/FNTGKF8GTGCQYVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/GKF8/GTGCQYVY/FNTGKF8GTGCQYVY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/GKF8/GTGCQYVY/FNTGKF8GTGCQYVY.SMALL.jpg sandgurl I thought it would be cute to make a mini marionette with a little stage that would fit in an Altoids tin and could also be kept in there. So in the video I was being silly and my boyfriend thought it would be funny to post a video of that. Pay no attention to the video!! &ampamp;amp;amp;amp;amp;a...
By: sandgurl

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:28:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Contained-Pneumatic-T-Shirt-Cannon/
Self Contained Pneumatic T-Shirt Cannon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/3UVS/GSUSPRNA/FYL3UVSGSUSPRNA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/3UVS/GSUSPRNA/FYL3UVSGSUSPRNA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/3UVS/GSUSPRNA/FYL3UVSGSUSPRNA.SMALL.jpg Meico Two weeks ago I came across instructions for a T-shirt Cannon in Popular Mechanics and decided to build it. Of course along the way I thought of suitable enhancements. Instead of using a bike pump to charge it I wanted to attach a tire pump and a power source so that I could pillage cord free! WARN...
By: Meico

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Oct 2011 04:23:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/tree-charms/
tree charms - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/X89E/GS3BDAEK/FE9X89EGS3BDAEK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/X89E/GS3BDAEK/FE9X89EGS3BDAEK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/X89E/GS3BDAEK/FE9X89EGS3BDAEK.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Using e-waste or any other crafting material and bendable wire you can make your own talisman-esque creation used to mark a place, event or time; colloquially known as tree charms. I had this idea in my senior year of high school, while most of my friends were spray painting rude slogans all over t...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 08:19:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Catch-a-Panda/
How to Catch a Panda - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/VJKN/GS3BDMEI/F03VJKNGS3BDMEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/VJKN/GS3BDMEI/F03VJKNGS3BDMEI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/VJKN/GS3BDMEI/F03VJKNGS3BDMEI.SMALL.jpg MonsterAttic Something was getting into my garbage at night.  I also believe whatever it is has been pirating my wi-fi.  Despite what those naysayers at Animal Control or Virginia Department of Fish and Game said, I was pretty sure it was a panda bear.  Perhaps it had escaped from a nearby zoo, or maybe the guy...
By: MonsterAttic

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:51:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Acrylic-Jenga-Pistol/
Acrylic Jenga Pistol - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/DTBA/GS3BDZYJ/FCCDTBAGS3BDZYJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/DTBA/GS3BDZYJ/FCCDTBAGS3BDZYJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/DTBA/GS3BDZYJ/FCCDTBAGS3BDZYJ.SMALL.jpg Jayefuu Bored of regular Jenga? This Jenga pistol brings back the excitement in Jenga by allowing you to pull off never before possible brick removals! The original design is by Matthias Wandle which he wrote about on his woodworking site, woodgears.ca. The design uses a captive bolt, powered by an elastic...
By: Jayefuu

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2011 15:40:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nanas-Play-Dough/
Nana's Play Dough - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/0MW0/GS5TYJ2P/FOD0MW0GS5TYJ2P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/0MW0/GS5TYJ2P/FOD0MW0GS5TYJ2P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/0MW0/GS5TYJ2P/FOD0MW0GS5TYJ2P.SMALL.jpg Lorddrake A quick and easy playdough that the kids can help you make. As long as it is stored properly it will last for quite a long time before it gets too hard to play with. Since the ingredients are all common cooking ingredients, you don't have to worry if one of the kids decides to take a bite of the ...
By: Lorddrake

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Sep 2011 11:18:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-yourself-a-giant-on-your-webcam/
Make yourself a giant on your webcam! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/N1TO/GS047MVL/FYUN1TOGS047MVL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/N1TO/GS047MVL/FYUN1TOGS047MVL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/N1TO/GS047MVL/FYUN1TOGS047MVL.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink While browsing the internets recently, I found an amazing project by ryuji nakamura. A tiny house, cut and folded from paper, that you place over your webcam... that magically turns you into a giant. This was my first ever attempt at papercrafting, not to mention designing one all by myself, so th...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:49:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Boob-Scarf/
Boob Scarf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/0H7T/GRTHMPTP/FAV0H7TGRTHMPTP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/0H7T/GRTHMPTP/FAV0H7TGRTHMPTP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/0H7T/GRTHMPTP/FAV0H7TGRTHMPTP.SMALL.jpg Carleyy ....hey I'm up here! This silly scarf is the perfect gag for Halloween or April Fools!  Its super simple to make and will surely have all eyes on you. Inspiration I saw this image on Pinterest (my newest obsession!)  After sending the link around to people in my office and seeing their reactions...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:40:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/wisecrack-fortune-eggs/
wisecrack fortune eggs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/V539/GRFMW1UM/FDPV539GRFMW1UM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/V539/GRFMW1UM/FDPV539GRFMW1UM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/V539/GRFMW1UM/FDPV539GRFMW1UM.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Fortune cookies are always fun: the glib sayings, the dubious 'lucky' numbers. But what about when I'm not eating Chinese food or in the mood for a cookie after my meal? How about having a fortune inside of something other than a cookie, like eggs! And, instead of fortunes maybe there could be terr...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:34:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Grappling-Hook-Launcher/
Grappling Hook Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/OB36/GQYGLT1R/FGHOB36GQYGLT1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/OB36/GQYGLT1R/FGHOB36GQYGLT1R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/OB36/GQYGLT1R/FGHOB36GQYGLT1R.SMALL.jpg crreed As surprising as it is, there really is no where on the internet where I found any decent instructions on how to make a grappling hook gun. Figuring it would not be that hard to make, I decided to design and make one myself.  After running into  many problems, obstacles, and a few prototypes, I t...
By: crreed

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:07:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-throw-a-Slime-party/
How to throw a Slime party - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/L96F/GR6XJGBN/FVJL96FGR6XJGBN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/L96F/GR6XJGBN/FVJL96FGR6XJGBN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/L96F/GR6XJGBN/FVJL96FGR6XJGBN.SMALL.jpg Deeg For three years we've been throwing slime parties and they've become one of the highlights of the summer.  The party consists of games that causes the players to get messier and messier throughout the day.  The winner of each game gets to "slime" someone else.  It looks gross but they have a great t...
By: Deeg

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:19:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tar-and-feather-gun/
Tar and feather gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/QB3P/GQYGKRRL/FIHQB3PGQYGKRRL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/QB3P/GQYGKRRL/FIHQB3PGQYGKRRL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/QB3P/GQYGKRRL/FIHQB3PGQYGKRRL.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant Ever find yourself needing to tar and feather someone, but lacking an angry mob to back you up? Maybe you wish to exact quick and messy physical revenge in a hurry? Or perhaps you just want to dominate the neighbourhood water gun fight once and for all? The Tar and Feather Gun* is for you. Live out...
By: PenfoldPlant

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Aug 2011 23:12:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Trek-Command-Badge/
Star Trek Command Badge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/Q2P5/G0Y6UVTN/FNOQ2P5G0Y6UVTN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/Q2P5/G0Y6UVTN/FNOQ2P5G0Y6UVTN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/Q2P5/G0Y6UVTN/FNOQ2P5G0Y6UVTN.SMALL.jpg cannonwashburn For halloween I want to be the red guy on the away mission, lol. It's sad cause I don't think a lot of people will get that joke.  Anyways as part of the costume I need a starfleet badge.  As I am a student my budget for this is zero.  So i had to improvise.  Materials Tools: -Scissors -Printer ...
By: cannonwashburn

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:44:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Game-of-Operation/
Giant Game of Operation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/31EK/GQ3FVKL9/FTD31EKGQ3FVKL9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/31EK/GQ3FVKL9/FTD31EKGQ3FVKL9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/31EK/GQ3FVKL9/FTD31EKGQ3FVKL9.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman I was recently asked to be in a dunk tank at my elementary school's end of the year carnival.  As much as I love being continuously dropped into a tank of cold water by vindictive elementary students, I instead offered to make a game. What I came up with is a jumbo sized version of the game Op...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

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