http://www.instructables.com Sun, 27 May 2012 22:05:14 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Movable-Toy-Fish/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/3IF7/H21CGM5Z/FS43IF7H21CGM5Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/3IF7/H21CGM5Z/FS43IF7H21CGM5Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/3IF7/H21CGM5Z/FS43IF7H21CGM5Z.SMALL.jpg estherkrupp08 This work is a movable fish pieced together with layers of plywood. Everything was done by hand with a bandsaw including the geared mechanisms. The fish can be taken apart to showcase the mechanism that moves the fins and tail, and can easily put back together. The body of the fish is held together ...
By: estherkrupp08

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 13:40:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Stilts/
Super Stilts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/MR4B/H1YOEOFC/FTSMR4BH1YOEOFC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/MR4B/H1YOEOFC/FTSMR4BH1YOEOFC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/MR4B/H1YOEOFC/FTSMR4BH1YOEOFC.SMALL.jpg machoturtle Ever had the desire to be really tall? or be able to dunk a basketball? or to see what the world looks like if you were tall? Well for all you short people here's the answer! All you gotta do is build the stilts, practice walking around awhile, painfully fall a few times, whack your head on doorways...
By: machoturtle

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 03:59:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Chess/
Giant Chess - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/MOSO/H05NHG4J/F7QMOSOH05NHG4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/MOSO/H05NHG4J/F7QMOSOH05NHG4J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/MOSO/H05NHG4J/F7QMOSOH05NHG4J.SMALL.jpg Jayefuu Whilst an artist in residence at Instructables, I took up playing chess at lunch times against Dave. With chess on the brain, when I went home at night I noticed that the black and white tiled kitchen of the family I was staying with would be PERFECT for a game of giant chess. Looking online to see...
By: Jayefuu

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:15:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubble-Machine/
Bubble Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/V71S/H006CBYG/FNSV71SH006CBYG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/V71S/H006CBYG/FNSV71SH006CBYG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/V71S/H006CBYG/FNSV71SH006CBYG.SMALL.jpg Jayefuu Making your own bubble machine is a really easy and fun project. It can be made from almost anything, glued and screwed together with an end result which will keep kids (and adults!) amused for hours. With basic electronics of just a fan and a motor, a bubble machine is also a really easy first ele...
By: Jayefuu

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:31:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Duplicate-Prototype-Your-Own-RC-Car-Parts/
How To Duplicate & Prototype Your Own RC Car Parts Cheaply! Final Update 20-03-2012 ! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/P0HC/GYN8ZB7P/FGEP0HCGYN8ZB7P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/P0HC/GYN8ZB7P/FGEP0HCGYN8ZB7P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/P0HC/GYN8ZB7P/FGEP0HCGYN8ZB7P.SMALL.jpg offtherails2010 Hi Folks! As im STILL waiting for parts to arrive for my very 1st instructable, so here's another project to carry on with! ive been out once a month ish racing my little 1/10th RC Nitro Buggy! Slight History: My Racing Buddy comes with me whenever he can and a few weeks ago his buggy's front su...
By: offtherails2010

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:16:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dollar-Bill-Shuriken-Origami-Ninja-Star/
Dollar Bill Shuriken (Origami Ninja Star) **Now with Video - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/ULWD/GXA6Q7AX/FXGULWDGXA6Q7AX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/ULWD/GXA6Q7AX/FXGULWDGXA6Q7AX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/ULWD/GXA6Q7AX/FXGULWDGXA6Q7AX.SMALL.jpg sherrycayheyhey A very fun way to throw your money around! There are already quite a few Instructables showing how to make origami ninja stars but none that I could find using dollar bills. Though making these with dollar bills is pretty much the same as with paper, there are a few differences so I decided to show...
By: sherrycayheyhey

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:45:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Tech-Cardboard-TV-Toy/
Low Tech Cardboard TV Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/6WU3/GWPDT3BW/FZ56WU3GWPDT3BW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/6WU3/GWPDT3BW/FZ56WU3GWPDT3BW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/6WU3/GWPDT3BW/FZ56WU3GWPDT3BW.SMALL.jpg rchandsa Please check me out at www.thecheesethief.com for more DIYS. This is a toy that I made as a child.  It is a tv that requires assembly and imagination. I love this toy because the possibilities are endless.  Children can keep adding content to your "film reel" and learn so much.   The learning obj...
By: rchandsa

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:19:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Life-Sized-Angry-Birds-Game/
Life Sized Angry Birds Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/ZAIA/GU8MZ8Q2/FDRZAIAGU8MZ8Q2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/ZAIA/GU8MZ8Q2/FDRZAIAGU8MZ8Q2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/ZAIA/GU8MZ8Q2/FDRZAIAGU8MZ8Q2.SMALL.jpg mikeandre We were walking through Walmart when we saw some Angry Bird stuffed animal toys for sale. My wife and I looked at each other and said "we need to build a life sized Angry Birds Game". So, we bought some stuffed Angry Birds, some wood, various hardware, and rubber tubing and built a life sized Angry ...
By: mikeandre

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:03:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gunge/
Gunge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/76ZL/GS8OSVMC/FP476ZLGS8OSVMC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/76ZL/GS8OSVMC/FP476ZLGS8OSVMC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/76ZL/GS8OSVMC/FP476ZLGS8OSVMC.SMALL.jpg superpants Step 1- Gather materials The main ingredient in gunge is a food thickner. There are a number of options open to you. If you are in the UK Natrosol HR250 (often mis-spelt Natrasol) from The Basic Chemical Company (see address below) is a good material. This is the supplier the BBC have used (not su...
By: superpants

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:44:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Slime-1/
Slime - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/0RUY/GK0YUSKF/FCK0RUYGK0YUSKF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/0RUY/GK0YUSKF/FCK0RUYGK0YUSKF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/0RUY/GK0YUSKF/FCK0RUYGK0YUSKF.SMALL.jpg superpants There are many recipes around for ways of making slime, lots based on PVA glue. This recipe is however a bit different, and is very similar to the commercially available slime toys. It has a key advantage that the materials are cheap and so large quantities are possible. You could even fill a bath f...
By: superpants

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:14:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Explorer-Toy-Set-Telescope-and-Steampun/
Steampunk Explorer Toy Set: Telescope and Steampunk Prints - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/LYD0/GHFK85WD/FQLLYD0GHFK85WD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/LYD0/GHFK85WD/FQLLYD0GHFK85WD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/LYD0/GHFK85WD/FQLLYD0GHFK85WD.SMALL.jpg saritamarianyc Make your own Steampunk Explorer Toy Set for your family and friends. It’s the holiday season and my family LOVES to make gifts for one another. It's easy on the budget, it's sentimental, and it's fun to make! I hope you enjoy this tutorial. This project was inspired by my cousin Alejo who is an ad...
By: saritamarianyc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Jan 2011 09:50:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Kid-Crane-Riding-Toy/
Kid Crane Riding Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/BREY/GHFJXPL3/FT6BREYGHFJXPL3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/BREY/GHFJXPL3/FT6BREYGHFJXPL3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/BREY/GHFJXPL3/FT6BREYGHFJXPL3.SMALL.jpg stevemoseley This Instructable is for building a kids toy crane.  I call it a toy, but it is really a heavy duty machine for a kid of any age.  I designed this crane for my son who was a crane fanatic at the time. The crane is built mostly from wood and uses various screws, nut, bolts, caster wheels, and a vari...
By: stevemoseley

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:02:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Mr-Potato-Head/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/PJTQ/GD2JC8DU/FAMPJTQGD2JC8DU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/PJTQ/GD2JC8DU/FAMPJTQGD2JC8DU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/PJTQ/GD2JC8DU/FAMPJTQGD2JC8DU.SMALL.jpg saritamarianyc Spudnik, as I call him, was a project that was inspired by a craft swap project. Designers and crafters alike randomly were paired with a different theme and a material. My theme was "steampunk" and my material was "old toy." Every project was open for interpretation. I went to the Chelsea Flea Mark...
By: saritamarianyc

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:03:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-ping-pong-ball-gun/
How to make a ping pong ball gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/GR6K/GB3XJYBL/F00GR6KGB3XJYBL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/GR6K/GB3XJYBL/F00GR6KGB3XJYBL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/GR6K/GB3XJYBL/F00GR6KGB3XJYBL.SMALL.jpg MichelMoermans Are you tired of office/classroom/backyard wars without any stylish or efficient weapons? Tired of getting shot with a cheap plastic bb gun that hurts like hell and breaks after 5 shots? Do you want to shoot your colleagues/friends without having to worry about the danger off hurting them? Do you ...
By: MichelMoermans

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:39:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Playdough-Play-doh/
How to Make Playdough (Play-doh) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/Z8W8/2J8EV0FB31K/F8NZ8W82J8EV0FB31K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/Z8W8/2J8EV0FB31K/F8NZ8W82J8EV0FB31K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/Z8W8/2J8EV0FB31K/F8NZ8W82J8EV0FB31K.SMALL.jpg canida Playdough (aka Play-doh) is easy to make at home, and fun for kids of all ages.  Here's how to make your own non-toxic toy with custom colors and fragrances. This is the classic method that involves a bit of cooking on the stovetop - I prefer it because cooked playdough has a better texture than un...
By: canida

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Dec 2006 23:33:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Marshmallow-gun/
How to Make a Marshmallow Gun or Marshmallow Shooter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/WN15/DIREP27QBKS/F7SWN15DIREP27QBKS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/WN15/DIREP27QBKS/F7SWN15DIREP27QBKS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/WN15/DIREP27QBKS/F7SWN15DIREP27QBKS.SMALL.jpg ewilhelm This marshmallow gun (marshmallow shooter) will completely surprise you with its accuracy, range, and ease of construction. Plus, it's tons of fun and a lot better than any store-bought toy because it encourages modifications. Marshmallow shooter kits with all PVC pieces pre-cut are available in th...
By: ewilhelm

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2005 17:10:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plush-Action-Figures-Darth-Vader-vs-Donatello/
Plush Action Figures - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/9U42/FZHLARM6/FC59U42FZHLARM6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/9U42/FZHLARM6/FC59U42FZHLARM6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/9U42/FZHLARM6/FC59U42FZHLARM6.SMALL.jpg seamster Make your own action figures! When I was about 11 years old, I wanted some Ninja Turtle toys. Since my parents wouldn't buy me any, I decided to make my own. I made up the pattern for the turtle bodies, and my Mom showed me how to work the sewing machine. They were the first things I ever sewed. The...
By: seamster

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