http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 04:52:52 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Mockingjay-Pin-As-seen-on-the-Hunge/
How to Make a Mockingjay Pin: As seen on the Hunger Games - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/NU4V/H267LC1I/FABNU4VH267LC1I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/NU4V/H267LC1I/FABNU4VH267LC1I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/NU4V/H267LC1I/FABNU4VH267LC1I.SMALL.jpg Jam_Jam Ok so this instructable is really simple to make but it takes a lot of time and patience. To make this Mockingjay pin you will need the following: -clay (that can be put in the oven) -knife -gold and black paint (I used nail polish) -a pin -scolpting tools -an oven -glue Step 1: Ok so to start yo...
By: Jam_Jam

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 03:25:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/IRONMAN-2-suit-mark-6/
IRONMAN 2 suit (mark 6) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/TN3G/GFRWRB30/FRETN3GGFRWRB30.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/TN3G/GFRWRB30/FRETN3GGFRWRB30.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/TN3G/GFRWRB30/FRETN3GGFRWRB30.SMALL.jpg sekkei Here's the DIY of IRONMAN 2! This is my first experience doing something like this and I want to share it, 4 long months working all weekends. This is the pepakura method, so you need a lot of patience.   "Get ready for..."  Stage  First list of material: Scisors Knife Paper Cardstock Hot Glue Your...
By: sekkei

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Nov 2010 05:51:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/TF2-Rocket-Launcher/
TF2 Rocket Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/N0MK/H19RHV7A/FQ7N0MKH19RHV7A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/N0MK/H19RHV7A/FQ7N0MKH19RHV7A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/N0MK/H19RHV7A/FQ7N0MKH19RHV7A.SMALL.jpg RedWagon This is how to build a Rocket Launcher from Team Fortress 2 for cosplay or to decorate your mantle.  This was made at LVL1, Louisville's Hackerspace.  (see more at http://www.lvl1.org)  Be sure to check your area for a hackerspace, they're a great place to meet new people, learn new things and get a...
By: RedWagon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:20:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/TF2-Minigun-Sasha/
TF2 Minigun (Sasha) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/02LE/H19RHSNL/FFU02LEH19RHSNL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/02LE/H19RHSNL/FFU02LEH19RHSNL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/02LE/H19RHSNL/FFU02LEH19RHSNL.SMALL.jpg RedWagon This is an Instructible for creating a minigun from Team Fortress 2 for cosplay or whatever.  This covers creating a basic minigun with spinning or fixed barrel. This was made at LVL1, Louisville's Hackerspace.  (see more at http://www.lvl1.org)  Be sure to check your area for a hackerspace, ...
By: RedWagon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:02:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Gears-of-War-3-Hyper-Realistic-Digger-Launcher-R/
Gears of War 3 - Hyper Realistic Digger Launcher Replica - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/PB9I/H05Y7U1I/F4SPB9IH05Y7U1I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/PB9I/H05Y7U1I/F4SPB9IH05Y7U1I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/PB9I/H05Y7U1I/F4SPB9IH05Y7U1I.SMALL.jpg CitizenSnips In this Instructable I'm going to show you how I, in collaboration with my talented wife, went about building my very own real life Gears of War Digger Launcher Replica from start to finish.  Fortunately it will not actually shoot little exploding creatures so you can sleep soundly at night knowing ...
By: CitizenSnips

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:54:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Disco-Ball-Helmet/
Disco Ball Helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/GLII/H0FLR3KX/FNPGLIIH0FLR3KX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/GLII/H0FLR3KX/FNPGLIIH0FLR3KX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/GLII/H0FLR3KX/FNPGLIIH0FLR3KX.SMALL.jpg Natalina Why make a disco ball helmet?  Because it's awesome.  Nuff said.  I've seen disco ball helmets before, but they didn't satisfy the perfectionist in me.  No haphazardly glued plastic mirror pieces here, this is the real deal.  If you would like to make a proper disco ball helmet, read on.  • Note: ...
By: Natalina

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:49:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Skyrim-Iron-Helmet-From-Paper-to-Pr/
How to Make a Skyrim Iron Helmet (From Paper to Prop) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/C904/GX6L77JH/F22C904GX6L77JH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/C904/GX6L77JH/F22C904GX6L77JH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/C904/GX6L77JH/F22C904GX6L77JH.SMALL.jpg greynolds1 Hail Dovakhiin! This Instructable will teach you how to take a 3D model and turn it into a real, solid, sturdy prop. Specifically, I will be creating the iron helmet from Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. As my entrance to the Make it Real challenge, this focuses on the person with minimal too...
By: greynolds1

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:35:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Life-Sized-Portal-Turret/
Life Sized Portal Turret - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/7PEN/GYVDHXHL/FO37PENGYVDHXHL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/7PEN/GYVDHXHL/FO37PENGYVDHXHL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/7PEN/GYVDHXHL/FO37PENGYVDHXHL.SMALL.jpg mydian_nightshade    This instructable is a walk-through of how I made my life-sized Turret from the videogame Portal. It turned into a far more involved project than I expected, so be warned: this project is not for the faint of heart.    When I made this my company, ThinkGeek, was working with Valve to develop a nu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:26:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Stained-Glass-d20/
Making a Stained-Glass d20 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/1XSJ/GYN8NT7W/FNP1XSJGYN8NT7W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/1XSJ/GYN8NT7W/FNP1XSJGYN8NT7W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/1XSJ/GYN8NT7W/FNP1XSJGYN8NT7W.SMALL.jpg CaseyBorders Today I'm going to take you through the steps needed to make your very own stained-glass d20.  There are some special tools and materials required so I'm going to call them out here: Tools you will need: A laser cutter / etcher Vector editor software (i.e. Inkscape) A cutting board with an angle me...
By: CaseyBorders

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:24:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Create-A-Realistic-Bleeding-Knife-Effect/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/EFPV/GGK2NOGJ/F71EFPVGGK2NOGJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/EFPV/GGK2NOGJ/F71EFPVGGK2NOGJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/EFPV/GGK2NOGJ/F71EFPVGGK2NOGJ.SMALL.jpg stuartbray Hi Stuart here from http://www.learnprostheticmakeup.com/ This video shows you how I created a realistic 'bleeding blade' to simulate skin cutting for a TV show I did a few weeks back. There was no time or budget to make a fake chest, and I was not sure where the camera would be so I had to make ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:44:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Tank-with-a-Cardboard-Box/
How to build a Tank with a Cardboard Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/W8XV/GWOSAK1K/F3SW8XVGWOSAK1K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/W8XV/GWOSAK1K/F3SW8XVGWOSAK1K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/W8XV/GWOSAK1K/F3SW8XVGWOSAK1K.SMALL.jpg TigrisLi I am going to show you the steps of how I made my own tank out of a cardboard box, I made it for my little kitten, who can sit inside of it!  Here's a video I made with this cardboard tank!!  Materials Materials you will need: - A big cardboard box ( depending on the size you want the...
By: TigrisLi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:29:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-paper-3-D-shuriken/
How to make a paper 3-D shuriken - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/U2HG/GOB88V4G/FFCU2HGGOB88V4G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/U2HG/GOB88V4G/FFCU2HGGOB88V4G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/U2HG/GOB88V4G/FFCU2HGGOB88V4G.SMALL.jpg ThatNinjaWithThePaperKnives Hi. There are a lot of instructables that show you how to make a paper shuriken. But how many show you how to make a 3-D shuriken? You will need... Tape, Scissors, and 2 post-it notes. The Basics Step 1: fold both of your post-its in half. Step 2: fold your post-its in half the other way. Step...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 15:26:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-foam-Halo-armor/
How to make foam Halo armor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/LAW6/GQTN8L9D/FGBLAW6GQTN8L9D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/LAW6/GQTN8L9D/FGBLAW6GQTN8L9D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/LAW6/GQTN8L9D/FGBLAW6GQTN8L9D.SMALL.jpg Master-Chief Have you ever wanted to own your very own Master Chief Halo Spartan armor, or any other armor for that matter? Well look no further as you can make it yourself! For this project we will use 10mm foam floor mats and 2mm crafting foam. You will need a hot glue gun to stick your shapes together. If ...
By: Master-Chief

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:36:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Daft-Punk-Guy-Manuel-Replica-Helmet/
How to make a Daft Punk Guy Manuel Helmet and costume! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/9MP3/GUA8INO1/FCG9MP3GUA8INO1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/9MP3/GUA8INO1/FCG9MP3GUA8INO1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/9MP3/GUA8INO1/FCG9MP3GUA8INO1.SMALL.jpg FennecCooper So, since my last build of Isaac Clarke, there has been a passion growing in me for making props, therefore I decided to tackle a project of higher magnitude and so I chose to do Guy Manuel's helmet from Daft Punk, so I will stop blabbing on now and begin with the procedure.. So let's do this! Haha....
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:16:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Grimlock-Cosplay/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/B20C/GQ2219TY/FFPB20CGQ2219TY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/B20C/GQ2219TY/FFPB20CGQ2219TY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/B20C/GQ2219TY/FFPB20CGQ2219TY.SMALL.jpg operationremie So I went and made a Grimlock costume. It's all cardboard and krylon spraypaint. it was quite the experience to make.  I wanted to make a very exciting costume for a recent convention that involved Transformers but I had no idea how to go about it. I felt that it would be ridiculously ridiculous an...
By: operationremie

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:59:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Daft-Punk-helmet-with-programmable-LED-/
Building a Daft Punk helmet with programmable LED display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/WW4C/GU1UZEXQ/F61WW4CGU1UZEXQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/WW4C/GU1UZEXQ/F61WW4CGU1UZEXQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/WW4C/GU1UZEXQ/F61WW4CGU1UZEXQ.SMALL.jpg volpin This Instructable will detail the process of creating your very own Thomas Bangalter Daft Punk helmet. While this tutorial may seem specific to Thomas Bangalter's helmet in particular, there are many processes involved within that will be helpful to anyone looking to get into prototype making as wel...
By: volpin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:00:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Dice-From-Paper/
Make a Dice From Paper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/S88L/GSUT2532/FK5S88LGSUT2532.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/S88L/GSUT2532/FK5S88LGSUT2532.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/S88L/GSUT2532/FK5S88LGSUT2532.SMALL.jpg Project 23 Here's a simple and nerve braking tutorial on how to make your own dice from paper. Good luck. Gathering materials All you'll need for making your own dice is: - paper; - scissors; - origami skills; - hot glue gun (optional); - marker. Cutting the paper Take the paper and measure 4x4 centimet...
By: Project 23

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:25:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Disarming-Game/
Disarming Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/UC7E/GSUT1JSX/FLGUC7EGSUT1JSX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/UC7E/GSUT1JSX/FLGUC7EGSUT1JSX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/UC7E/GSUT1JSX/FLGUC7EGSUT1JSX.SMALL.jpg masynmachien This disarming game was made for my daughter Tika’s Traditional Theme day (TTT-day). This year’s theme was “James Bond meets Austin Powers meets Chuck” (two International Men of Mystery and one All American Nerd). An activity around disarming an (obviously fake) bomb was the apotheosis. Check out t...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:46:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Iris-Glasses/
Paper Iris Glasses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/Q3AF/GSUT1KWI/FRKQ3AFGSUT1KWI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/Q3AF/GSUT1KWI/FRKQ3AFGSUT1KWI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/Q3AF/GSUT1KWI/FRKQ3AFGSUT1KWI.SMALL.jpg art.makes  Iris mechanism  glasses out of paper and string. The above video was made in Autodesk Inventor publisher, and the model was made in Autodesk Inventor. The attached PDFs are for 11x17 printing, outline of pieces are included to cut out with dimension to scale. If you have access t...
By: art.makes

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:29:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/R2-Trash/
R2, Trash - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/OQ9K/GSHKTY25/FJIOQ9KGSHKTY25.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/OQ9K/GSHKTY25/FJIOQ9KGSHKTY25.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/OQ9K/GSHKTY25/FJIOQ9KGSHKTY25.SMALL.jpg gonzalorojoaguirre Como hacer una papelera estilo Star Wars. planos y medidas lo primero es sacar las dimensiones de la papelera y adaptarlas a las medidas de astro merk que queremos hacer. Las medidas y planos podreis descargarlos de; http://astromech.net/droidwiki/index.php?title=Category:Tutorials plasmar el c...
By: gonzalorojoaguirre

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:56:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dead-Space-Isaac-Clarke-Level-3-RIG/
Dead Space Isaac Clarke Level 3 RIG - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/6DMY/GQZJN8F0/FEO6DMYGQZJN8F0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/6DMY/GQZJN8F0/FEO6DMYGQZJN8F0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/6DMY/GQZJN8F0/FEO6DMYGQZJN8F0.SMALL.jpg FennecCooper So, Dead Space 1 and 2 have been great games which take place in the distant space with necromorphs, etc, and this might be a little late, but, the level 3 RIG suit from Dead Space 1 is the most known suit to gamers, sooo, my lover and I decided to dedicate our very own first intructable guide to th...
By: FennecCooper

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Aug 2011 23:33:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sonic-Screwdriver-1/
Sonic Screwdriver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/DTUY/GQPNUOWO/F7EDTUYGQPNUOWO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/DTUY/GQPNUOWO/F7EDTUYGQPNUOWO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/DTUY/GQPNUOWO/F7EDTUYGQPNUOWO.SMALL.jpg Alskf1 If you need to open a lock, or simply put up a lot of cabinets, the sonic screwdriver is the tool for you. If you don't know about Doctor Who, the most amazing sci-fi/everything series ever, go see it right now. This was my first attempt at making a sonic for myself, modeled after the 9th/10th Docto...
By: Alskf1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Aug 2011 17:35:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Batman-Belt-Build/
Batman Belt Build - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/LNY3/GQOPTONW/FSZLNY3GQOPTONW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/LNY3/GQOPTONW/FSZLNY3GQOPTONW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/LNY3/GQOPTONW/FSZLNY3GQOPTONW.SMALL.jpg Notquitepinoy "I want a batman belt for my birthday," said my 4 year old cousin. "Okay I will get you one to add you your massive amount of toys and gadgets you don't play with," said I.  That humble kiddish conversation lead to the creation of my first build and  instructable. Parts List: Ghetto cheap tap lig...
By: Notquitepinoy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:22:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Flying-Captain-America-Shield/
Flying Captain America Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/LJWZ/GQ4ANR4L/FT4LJWZGQ4ANR4L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/LJWZ/GQ4ANR4L/FT4LJWZGQ4ANR4L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/LJWZ/GQ4ANR4L/FT4LJWZGQ4ANR4L.SMALL.jpg seamster This is a flying Captain America shield that you can make out of duct tape and cardboard. Make a couple of these and you can battle it out with your friends Captain America-style! I had two goals in mind with this project: 1) that the finished shield could be tossed around safely and actually fly s...
By: seamster

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:27:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Working-Thor-Hammer/
Working Thor Hammer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/Q9IY/GPBDHU4H/FQPQ9IYGPBDHU4H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/Q9IY/GPBDHU4H/FQPQ9IYGPBDHU4H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/Q9IY/GPBDHU4H/FQPQ9IYGPBDHU4H.SMALL.jpg jeremyzoo "Whoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of...THOR"   Hi, welcome to my instructable. For me, super hero movies were always an inspiration. I always wanted to build technical toys which could help me feel alike to those heros. When I saw the feature "THOR" fo...
By: jeremyzoo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2011 22:53:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hey-an-introduction/
Build your own Aperture Science Portal Gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/E7DG/GOW3ZA97/F63E7DGGOW3ZA97.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/E7DG/GOW3ZA97/F63E7DGGOW3ZA97.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/E7DG/GOW3ZA97/F63E7DGGOW3ZA97.SMALL.jpg ThePropNerds Five months ago, two college students got it into their heads to begin building a costume prop. Not just any costume prop, mind you – a costume prop to rule all other costume props and, in fact, the WORLD! Not really, but we did want to participate in the GenCon Indy 2011 costume contest and didn’t ...
By: ThePropNerds

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:02:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Infinity-Mirror-Arc-Reactor-Prop-1/
Infinity Mirror Arc Reactor Prop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/FC8R/GKGL621Z/FR6FC8RGKGL621Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/FC8R/GKGL621Z/FR6FC8RGKGL621Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/FC8R/GKGL621Z/FR6FC8RGKGL621Z.SMALL.jpg .Unknown. Just another arc reactor prop, along with the dozens of others already made and showcased on this site. This particular one stands out though, with it's central infinity mirror core. This whole project cost me less than $5, but mostly because most of materials I used were scraps, some hard to come b...
By: .Unknown.

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:54:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Slingshot-Cannon/
Slingshot Cannon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/1RX6/GP7IEU6A/FT41RX6GP7IEU6A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/1RX6/GP7IEU6A/FT41RX6GP7IEU6A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/1RX6/GP7IEU6A/FT41RX6GP7IEU6A.SMALL.jpg Wise Raven I made these cannons for a pirate themed Camp Cranium at Camp Victory.  Arrrrrrgggg!! Materials I have 7 of these cannons to make so you may see pictures with more supplies then needed. MATERIALS 1- 2' piece of 6" PVC 1- 6" PVC cap (thick PVC) 2- 18" pieces of 3/8" Latex Tubing (Surgical Tubin...
By: Wise Raven

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:31:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/spilled-coffee-prankprop/
[spilled coffee prank/prop] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/4E04/G7DYXZ5J/FN24E04G7DYXZ5J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/4E04/G7DYXZ5J/FN24E04G7DYXZ5J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/4E04/G7DYXZ5J/FN24E04G7DYXZ5J.SMALL.jpg foothillfrontier Happy April Fools Day!  This is a pretty authentic way of making it look like you (or someone else) spilled their coffee. Works well on someones desk, workstation, or even good on a hard floor. Simply follow the steps below and in less than an hour and around $6 you can have a great and authentic lo...
By: foothillfrontier

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Apr 2010 17:34:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-your-own-model-spaceship/
How to build your own model spaceship - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/KHWP/GGPFBAHU/F12KHWPGGPFBAHU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/KHWP/GGPFBAHU/F12KHWPGGPFBAHU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/KHWP/GGPFBAHU/F12KHWPGGPFBAHU.SMALL.jpg jonkmiller   For as long as I can remember I've been tinkering int he garage with all of my fathers tools. Building anything and everything my heart desired, but this was my most extensive project yet. I began with a 1/8' styrene sheets that I cut into all of the major body panels using nothing more ...
By: jonkmiller

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:38:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Iron-Man-Inspired-Repulsor-Beam-Blaster-V10/
Iron Man Inspired Repulsor Beam Blaster V1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/4263/GBOTPVQM/FP84263GBOTPVQM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/4263/GBOTPVQM/FP84263GBOTPVQM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/4263/GBOTPVQM/FP84263GBOTPVQM.SMALL.jpg Chein Homebrew repulsor beam blaster that’s designed to produce extremely intense burst of light that can be used to repulse your archnemesis, girlfriend, wife and pet cat :P Coincidentally a few days ago (July 13th) is the “Embrace Your Geekness Day” and what better way to embrace you inner geekness tha...
By: Chein

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:05:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Iron-Man-Arc-Reactor/
How to make an Iron Man Arc Reactor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/ILCX/GYE878H4/FGBILCXGYE878H4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/ILCX/GYE878H4/FGBILCXGYE878H4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/ILCX/GYE878H4/FGBILCXGYE878H4.SMALL.jpg msraynsford Feb 2012 A long time in the making but I'm finally pleased to announce that this arc has be superseded by a newer design which I'm calling the MkII. The MkII features laser cut parts from a metallic coloured acrylic and avoid copious hours of bending and cutting small pieces of wire. These are avail...
By: msraynsford

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 21:55:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-prop-Pulse-Rifle-from-card/
Build a prop Pulse Rifle (from card) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/Q3X2/GFA45QOA/FUPQ3X2GFA45QOA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/Q3X2/GFA45QOA/FUPQ3X2GFA45QOA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/Q3X2/GFA45QOA/FUPQ3X2GFA45QOA.SMALL.jpg marshon Having completed the ray gun prop, I spoke to the model for the Android bodypaint series and we decided that a sexy Sci-Fi girl needed a REALLY BIG gun. So I set about building some kind of pulse rifle. This has turned into a labour of love and took FAR longer to complete than I would have thought ...
By: marshon

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:32:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-1950s-Ray-Gun/
Make a 1950's Ray Gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/YJZT/GFA40ZWB/FMVYJZTGFA40ZWB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/YJZT/GFA40ZWB/FMVYJZTGFA40ZWB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/YJZT/GFA40ZWB/FMVYJZTGFA40ZWB.SMALL.jpg marshon Having started making simple props for photo shoots and body painting accessories, I am now embarking on making some other weapons. I wanted to make a space blaster or ray gun, and I thought it would be fun to try and make a 1950's style prop gun. A search of the net produced some really nice desi...
By: marshon

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:26:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-armour-mask/
How to make an armour mask - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/7TV8/GEMKR2DS/FXB7TV8GEMKR2DS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/7TV8/GEMKR2DS/FXB7TV8GEMKR2DS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/7TV8/GEMKR2DS/FXB7TV8GEMKR2DS.SMALL.jpg marshon I wanted to make a mask / helmet for a fancy dress ball. The method used here could construct any rough and battle damaged type of helmet, from ancient Sparta and Greece to Roman or even Medieval or LOTR. A smooth surface can be achieved but it will require a lot of elbow grease to sand back. A rou...
By: marshon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:59:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Drgon-Skull/
How to make a Dragon Skull - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/K5AS/GE39IH2D/FYPK5ASGE39IH2D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/K5AS/GE39IH2D/FYPK5ASGE39IH2D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/K5AS/GE39IH2D/FYPK5ASGE39IH2D.SMALL.jpg marshon I have to do a Dragon body paint next month and I wanted a nice interesting Headpiece. having very little money I thought I would make one. here's how i made mine. It would probably be possible to make this into a mask too. The design and materials I found this excellent illustration by McGib...
By: marshon

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:30:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Invisible-Usable-Back-Scabbard/
Invisible, Usable Back Scabbard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/BZ8W/GD2JJMBJ/FFZBZ8WGD2JJMBJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/BZ8W/GD2JJMBJ/FFZBZ8WGD2JJMBJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/BZ8W/GD2JJMBJ/FFZBZ8WGD2JJMBJ.SMALL.jpg nikolardo This instructable goes out to everyone who, as a child or a not-so-much-of-a-child, stuck a wiffle bat down the back of the shirt and had trouble getting it out (and putting it in in the first place) for use in swordfighting.  Or anyone who has used an actual back scabbard and found that, wow, you c...
By: nikolardo

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:39:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hidden-Blade/
Hidden Blade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/996O/GCGUGPMR/F64996OGCGUGPMR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/996O/GCGUGPMR/F64996OGCGUGPMR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/996O/GCGUGPMR/F64996OGCGUGPMR.SMALL.jpg LostRite Almost Ezio-quality hidden blade :) Full costume or 2010 Halloween can be found at the link below: http://www.instructables.com/id/Ezio-Costume/ Ingredients This whole blade was pretty cheap. Price breakdown: Drawer sliders (2) @ $3 for 2 sets (Axmans surplus store!) Ring @ $1.50 each (...
By: LostRite

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Aug 2010 04:00:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Washable-Non-staining-Stage-Blood-by-the-Gallon/
Washable, Non-staining Stage Blood by the Gallon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/WQA9/G1XBRRSZ/FRAWQA9G1XBRRSZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/WQA9/G1XBRRSZ/FRAWQA9G1XBRRSZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/WQA9/G1XBRRSZ/FRAWQA9G1XBRRSZ.SMALL.jpg RavingMadStudios For our recent stage production of The Revenger's Tragedy, I needed to come up with an economical and effective way to make several gallons of realistic stage blood. Normally, I would have used one of the many corn syrup based recipes that have been popular for decades, but the Technical Director wa...
By: RavingMadStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:17:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/BUILD-THE-SECOND-GENERATION-ARC-REACTOR/
BUILD THE SECOND GENERATION ARC REACTOR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/L1AF/GAPV3PKG/FM4L1AFGAPV3PKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/L1AF/GAPV3PKG/FM4L1AFGAPV3PKG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/L1AF/GAPV3PKG/FM4L1AFGAPV3PKG.SMALL.jpg Kyling Zhang Sorry for keeping you waiting for so long. This is the second arc reactor I made. I did not completely copy the prop in themovie. I created some new designs. THE ELECTRIC CIRCUIT This is the electric circuit plan of this arc reactor. I used SMDs as the light resources. The circuit is simple but t...
By: Kyling Zhang

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:00:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cast-latex-backbone-and-a-scorpion-SFX-design/
Cast latex backbone and a scorpion SFX design. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/VYP1/G8XPRES8/FCPVYP1G8XPRES8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/VYP1/G8XPRES8/FCPVYP1G8XPRES8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/VYP1/G8XPRES8/FCPVYP1G8XPRES8.SMALL.jpg marshon This will be my final Instructable on using liquid latex for costume design. For two part mould casting I tend to use gelatin ..... but that's another 'ible. We are going to look at casting raw latex without baking or foaming, and run through the design for a Scorpion Queen commission. This is the...
By: marshon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 16:36:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-but-convincing-masquerade-masks/
Cheap but convincing masquerade masks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/GVNT/G8XPMB7F/FTCGVNTG8XPMB7F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/GVNT/G8XPMB7F/FTCGVNTG8XPMB7F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/GVNT/G8XPMB7F/FTCGVNTG8XPMB7F.SMALL.jpg marshon Here's a cheap way to make masquerade or Venetian masks that look as good as real ones. Most of my body art work requires some sort of props. These are often used only once or twice so they have to be cheap. Good quality masks start at around £20.00 GBP and go on up to hundreds of pounds for an ori...
By: marshon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 May 2010 11:24:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Effective-prosthetics-for-your-YouTube-videos/
Effective prosthetics for your YouTube videos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/XL4H/G8QJJC6U/FPRXL4HG8QJJC6U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/XL4H/G8QJJC6U/FPRXL4HG8QJJC6U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/XL4H/G8QJJC6U/FPRXL4HG8QJJC6U.SMALL.jpg marshon This Instructable will show you how to make effective prosthetic SFX for your pictures, Halloween or Role Play costumes, or YouTube videos. The main material is liquid latex, so a few words of warning before we begin. Please use all normal safety procedures when handling materials and carrying out ...
By: marshon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 May 2010 16:44:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-round-thing-without-a-lathe-plus-mo/
How to make a round thing without a lathe (plus model making tips) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/FK2R/F6B7Q4P4/F7UFK2RF6B7Q4P4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/FK2R/F6B7Q4P4/F7UFK2RF6B7Q4P4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/FK2R/F6B7Q4P4/F7UFK2RF6B7Q4P4.SMALL.jpg KaptinScarlet You want to make a model of something that you've seen in a film, but it's round and has lovely compound curves and you don't have a lathe. Don't worry, this instructable will show you how you can use a simple profile and some car resin filler to get a lovely round shape with out using any machines ...
By: KaptinScarlet

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:24:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Riveted-Maille-from-Scratch/
Riveted Maille from Scratch. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/U3TY/G5W7CR2T/FH7U3TYG5W7CR2T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/U3TY/G5W7CR2T/FH7U3TYG5W7CR2T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/U3TY/G5W7CR2T/FH7U3TYG5W7CR2T.SMALL.jpg armourkris There are already a number of Instructables on making maille, and making various projects from maille. The one thing that I found was missing was how to make riveted maille. Now, in the past I've dabbled in riveted maille a bit, my maille and plates cuise (that's thigh armour) and all the repairs o...
By: armourkris

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:50:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-The-Internet-from-The-IT-Crowd/
How to make The Internet (from The IT Crowd). - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/5S2J/G4PBP7TA/FR55S2JG4PBP7TA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/5S2J/G4PBP7TA/FR55S2JG4PBP7TA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/5S2J/G4PBP7TA/FR55S2JG4PBP7TA.SMALL.jpg Melty Mcface Welcome! This is my first instructable since I was born, so without further ado, let us begin! In this instructable, I will show you how to make THE INTERNET. The Internet was first shown in public in The IT Crowd, Series 3, Episode 4. Consisting of a mysterious black box with a flashing red i...
By: Melty Mcface

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:26:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-VikingBarbarian-War-Hammer/
Making a Viking / Barbarian War Hammer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/SWTG/G3TE1413/FTQSWTGG3TE1413.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/SWTG/G3TE1413/FTQSWTGG3TE1413.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/SWTG/G3TE1413/FTQSWTGG3TE1413.SMALL.jpg bevmo63  This instructable will show you how to make a leather Wrapped Viking / Barbarian  war hammer. The one I have the most pictures of is the prototype. I make these 3 at a time and all are unique  so if the colors of the leather or the handles don't match from picture to picture the techniques are stil...
By: bevmo63

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2010 19:43:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Genuine-chainmaille-from-pop-tabs/
Genuine chainmaille from pop tabs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/2QWM/FYTCPBKU/FKN2QWMFYTCPBKU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/2QWM/FYTCPBKU/FKN2QWMFYTCPBKU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/2QWM/FYTCPBKU/FKN2QWMFYTCPBKU.SMALL.jpg quixotiCfluX Constructing a genuine European 4 in 1 chainmaille weave using only pop tabs. Turns out this is very easy and makes a really great looking piece of maille, and as an added bonus you don't have to worry about having a quarter mile of wire on hand to attach them together. Assemble your supplies OK...
By: quixotiCfluX

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:21:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lightsaber-for-%2433-in-33-minutes/
Lightsaber for $33 in 33 minutes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/0OFE/OVIEP27UL6W/F0A0OFEOVIEP27UL6W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/0OFE/OVIEP27UL6W/F0A0OFEOVIEP27UL6W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/0OFE/OVIEP27UL6W/F0A0OFEOVIEP27UL6W.SMALL.jpg cjanson Use this easy step by step instruction on putting the parts together to build your own lightsaber unit. It requires no soldering, gluing or anything other than the following parts and everything is in the plumbing area of Home Depot: Pop-up Basin Drain (1), Drain extension tube with threads and slip...
By: cjanson

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:52:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Monocle-Headpiece/
Laser Monocle Headpiece - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/EM2F/G23UMR8C/FN7EM2FG23UMR8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/EM2F/G23UMR8C/FN7EM2FG23UMR8C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/EM2F/G23UMR8C/FN7EM2FG23UMR8C.SMALL.jpg lemonie If you've seen Star Trek TNG (or the Austin Powers trilogy) you may have though that it would be pretty cool to have a laser-beam on your head (I did). So I bought a laser and I built this: It features a fixed magnification scope with a narrow / wide- beam illuminating laser. Please see the video fo...
By: lemonie

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