Instructables: exploring - play - featured http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 14:55:35 PDT BLOX v1.01 Number Scrabble - The Game (aka: Math Scrabble) http://www.instructables.com/id/Number-Scrabble-The-Game-aka-Math-Scrabble/
Number Scrabble - The Game (aka: Math Scrabble) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/Y5QB/G5LEJFA1/F3VY5QBG5LEJFA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/Y5QB/G5LEJFA1/F3VY5QBG5LEJFA1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/Y5QB/G5LEJFA1/F3VY5QBG5LEJFA1.SMALL.jpg dan "Number Scrabble" (or "Math Scrabble") is a game based on normal Scrabble, but you make equations instead of words. The letter tiles used in Scrabble are replaced with numbers and operators. You can use a standard scrabble set to play number scrabble by writing the proper numbers and operators on th...
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Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:56:49 PST
Gears of War Cog Tags http://www.instructables.com/id/Gears-of-War-Cog-Tags/
Gears of War Cog Tags - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/7K9C/HGU2EH9O/FK27K9CHGU2EH9O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/7K9C/HGU2EH9O/FK27K9CHGU2EH9O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/7K9C/HGU2EH9O/FK27K9CHGU2EH9O.SMALL.jpg awwww_you_know This is my first instructable  and these are my cog tags from the video game Gears of War. My cog tags are made out of 3mm aluminum and were both engraved and cut out using a CNC Mill Materials -3mm Aluminum -chain, string Machines Used -CNC Mill -Buffing Machine Engraving And Cutting Out Firs...
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Sun, 5 May 2013 04:06:08 PDT
Kinetic Puppet Theater http://www.instructables.com/id/Kinetic-Puppet-Theater/
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Mon, 20 May 2013 23:42:54 PDT
Turn a vintage radio into an iPod dock http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-vintage-radio-into-an-iPod-dock/
Turn a vintage radio into an iPod dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/NC89/HGU26SKS/FZ7NC89HGU26SKS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/NC89/HGU26SKS/FZ7NC89HGU26SKS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/NC89/HGU26SKS/FZ7NC89HGU26SKS.SMALL.jpg ctx1985 I found this 1940's Westinghouse radio at a flea market for $15 and thought it would make an awesome iPod dock! I love the vintage look, but don't have much use for an AM only radio, not to mention it didn't work to begin with! Aside from looking a little worn out and having badly faded and filthy p...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 01:19:09 PDT
Make a cool ipod base for your boombox out of a cassette tape....Cheap! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-cool-ipod-base-for-your-boombox-out-of-a-ca/
Make a cool ipod base for your boombox out of a cassette tape....Cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/6XF2/HGU26W5E/FIT6XF2HGU26W5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/6XF2/HGU26W5E/FIT6XF2HGU26W5E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/6XF2/HGU26W5E/FIT6XF2HGU26W5E.SMALL.jpg ctx1985 So this is a really easy mod that you can do in about an hour or less. I really like my old 80's Pioneer boombox and just wanted to make a little dock in it for my iPod without having to modify the actual boombox itself too much.  Since the cassette deck died on me long ago, I thought it would be a...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 13:47:20 PDT
Animatronic Singing Beaker-bot http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Automatic-Singing-Beaker-bot/
Animatronic Singing Beaker-bot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/F33U/HGU2JW0A/FPLF33UHGU2JW0A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/F33U/HGU2JW0A/FPLF33UHGU2JW0A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/F33U/HGU2JW0A/FPLF33UHGU2JW0A.SMALL.jpg vigothecarpathian Hello Instructables readers! I'd like you to meet my buddy Beaker-bot. As you probably already know, Beaker is the Lab Assistant at Muppet Labs and hapless victim of numerous lab accidents. Well, I set out to create a Muppet calibur style Beaker out of stuff that I had lying around in my basement. T...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 16:49:39 PDT
Moosetar (Zoltar) Fortune Teller http://www.instructables.com/id/Moosetar-Zoltar-Fortune-Teller/
Moosetar (Zoltar) Fortune Teller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/UZCV/HGU2PIFX/F26UZCVHGU2PIFX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/UZCV/HGU2PIFX/F26UZCVHGU2PIFX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/UZCV/HGU2PIFX/F26UZCVHGU2PIFX.SMALL.jpg sketchsk3tch This is an animatronics project where I took a toy moose (it was a Christmas decoration that sang "Blue Christmas") and turned it into Moosetar the fortune telling moose.  The moose takes a coin, talks, kind of dances, and prints out a fortune.  This may look complicated, but it was fairly easy.   ...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 23:40:43 PDT
K'nex Oblivion Ball Machine Instructions http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Oblivion-Ball-Machine-Instructions/
K'nex Oblivion Ball Machine Instructions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/W2WK/HGU2JUIF/FW8W2WKHGU2JUIF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/W2WK/HGU2JUIF/FW8W2WKHGU2JUIF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/W2WK/HGU2JUIF/FW8W2WKHGU2JUIF.SMALL.jpg knexpert#10829476 Someone challenged me in a comment on the previous ible that I should make bigger ball machines so here it is! The Oblivion ball machine has one unique element and that is the automatic drawbridge or path 1. The bridge starts when the ball hits a switch and starts to lower. Then, a second motor w...
By: knexpert#10829476

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Sun, 19 May 2013 10:45:09 PDT
Recycle old magazines into colorful stomp rockets http://www.instructables.com/id/Recyle-old-magazines-into-colorful-stomp-rockets/
Recycle old magazines into colorful stomp rockets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/TOAA/HGU2P2M5/FV3TOAAHGU2P2M5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/TOAA/HGU2P2M5/FV3TOAAHGU2P2M5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/TOAA/HGU2P2M5/FV3TOAAHGU2P2M5.SMALL.jpg arpruss Safety notes: Either launch a sufficient distance from people or have everyone close by wear safety goggles or both.  Never launch at people.  If launching by direct blowing, you are responsible for checking whether (a) the project meets your local legal definition of a blowgun and (b) whether blowg...
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Sun, 19 May 2013 18:54:39 PDT
Ask an Engineer Powerpuff Girls Style Puppets http://www.instructables.com/id/Ask-an-Engineer-Powerpuff-Girls-Style-Puppets/
Ask an Engineer Powerpuff Girls Style Puppets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/GL37/HGU2P4WA/FIJGL37HGU2P4WA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/GL37/HGU2P4WA/FIJGL37HGU2P4WA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/GL37/HGU2P4WA/FIJGL37HGU2P4WA.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad A favorite webshow is Ask an Engineer hosted by Phil Torrone and Limor "Ladyada" Fried of Adafruit. It's a weekly windup of maker world happenings, news, products and projects.   Although the primary focus is on electronics, it showcases itself as a premier resource and business in the maker communi...
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Sun, 19 May 2013 19:24:40 PDT
Electric Wurlitzharmonica http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Wurlitzharmonica/
Electric Wurlitzharmonica - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/6QFK/HGU2P6ZM/F3U6QFKHGU2P6ZM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/6QFK/HGU2P6ZM/F3U6QFKHGU2P6ZM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/6QFK/HGU2P6ZM/F3U6QFKHGU2P6ZM.SMALL.jpg jackzylkin This week I attended Music Hack Day at the Drexel Excite Center.  There were many incredible projects there to investigate, as well as some seriously funky live music and some cool folks, all coming together for a 24-hour musical hackathon. The creative atmosphere was pretty inspiring, and out of th...
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Sun, 19 May 2013 22:20:45 PDT
Ventriloquist's Dummy http://www.instructables.com/id/Ventriloquists-Dummy/
Ventriloquist's Dummy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/0P8O/HGU2L3MR/FKB0P8OHGU2L3MR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/0P8O/HGU2L3MR/FKB0P8OHGU2L3MR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/0P8O/HGU2L3MR/FKB0P8OHGU2L3MR.SMALL.jpg TheExterminatingDalek When I was young and growing up by the seaside, the highlight of every summer was going to see Uncle Percy, considered by those who know about such things to be one of the truly great Punch and Judy men, who did a summer season every year at Hastings. I loved the Punch and Judy, but the highlight f...
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Sun, 19 May 2013 07:05:58 PDT
Cryptex http://www.instructables.com/id/Cryptex-4/
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Sat, 18 May 2013 18:22:56 PDT
Lego Assassins Creed Hidden Blade V2. http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-Assassins-Creed-Hidden-Blade-V2/
Lego Assassins Creed Hidden Blade V2. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/DGY0/HGU27WTG/FBLDGY0HGU27WTG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/DGY0/HGU27WTG/FBLDGY0HGU27WTG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/DGY0/HGU27WTG/FBLDGY0HGU27WTG.SMALL.jpg 001000120 This is the revisit of my Assassin's Creed LEGO Hidden Blade, this version sports a slim design and lets be honest it makes the first one look like a wrist mounted shovel. Hidden Blade Base Blade Blade Lock ans finishing touches
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Fri, 17 May 2013 22:07:44 PDT
PickleBall Picker Upper http://www.instructables.com/id/PickleBall-Picker-Upper/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/RGHN/HFSHURRV/F1LRGHNHFSHURRV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/RGHN/HFSHURRV/F1LRGHNHFSHURRV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/RGHN/HFSHURRV/F1LRGHNHFSHURRV.SMALL.jpg intlpvti A simple but effective  pickleball picker upper. 1. A kitchen trash can. 2. 4 bungee cords. 3. 1/2" PVC pipe and 4 elbows. Cut a suitable hole in the bottom of the trash can. Drill holes on all four sides for the bungee cords. Make three sides of the handle. Drill holes for the handle, insert  the...
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Mon, 6 May 2013 07:29:32 PDT
(CBG) Cigar Box Guitar......Fretting http://www.instructables.com/id/CBG-Cigar-Box-GuitarFretting/
(CBG) Cigar Box Guitar......Fretting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/Z5NP/HGH71NA1/FCSZ5NPHGH71NA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/Z5NP/HGH71NA1/FCSZ5NPHGH71NA1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/Z5NP/HGH71NA1/FCSZ5NPHGH71NA1.SMALL.jpg gothycdesigns Instructable #2......Here goes !! So I recently at the beginning of the year 2013 got into learning and building CBG's or Cigar Box Guitars. I am relatively new to it, but when I try making something and only get minor knowledge from reading articles and such, I sometimes feel the need to search ou...
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Wed, 15 May 2013 23:21:14 PDT
Lego Wall Clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-Wall-Clock/
Lego Wall Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/A8DK/HGHAP427/FZSA8DKHGHAP427.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/A8DK/HGHAP427/FZSA8DKHGHAP427.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/A8DK/HGHAP427/FZSA8DKHGHAP427.SMALL.jpg mattrix31 I wanted to make a Lego wall clock for my son's birthday.  I did some quick looking on line thinking I could find one premade, but I couldn't - just Lego themed normal clocks.  I wanted a clock made out of Legos - here's how I made it. Obtain Parts Here are the parts that I used for this project:...
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Thu, 16 May 2013 14:06:16 PDT
D & D Dice Bag http://www.instructables.com/id/D-D-Dice-Bag/
D & D Dice Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/5VPX/HGHNYJSK/FME5VPXHGHNYJSK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/5VPX/HGHNYJSK/FME5VPXHGHNYJSK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/5VPX/HGHNYJSK/FME5VPXHGHNYJSK.SMALL.jpg NerdCraftLibrarian My husband and I have recently started playing Dungeons and Dragons with a group of friends. We have been having lots of fun on our fantasy filled adventures. My husband asked me if I could make some sort of drawstring bag for his dice. I went into my own dungeon of crafts and in about an hour I cam...
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Thu, 16 May 2013 06:16:06 PDT
How to Make a Fork and Spoon Appear to Levitate http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Fork-and-Spoon-Appear-to-Levitate/
How to Make a Fork and Spoon Appear to Levitate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/8S78/HGH6Y1NK/F1K8S78HGH6Y1NK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/8S78/HGH6Y1NK/F1K8S78HGH6Y1NK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/8S78/HGH6Y1NK/F1K8S78HGH6Y1NK.SMALL.jpg ptninjamonkey Ok, I'll admit, this is sort of an elementary magic trick, however it will take some practice getting the silverware to balance. Materials You will need: 1 ROUND* Toothpick 1 Metal** Fork 1 Metal** Spoon 1 Glass*** Cup *Has to be round because a square toothpick is too easy to balance with...
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Wed, 15 May 2013 16:36:42 PDT
Make yourself a pair of simple spats or gaiters http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-yourself-a-pair-of-simple-spats-or-gaiters/
Make yourself a pair of simple spats or gaiters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/28HH/HGH6RCV4/F4A28HHHGH6RCV4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/28HH/HGH6RCV4/F4A28HHHGH6RCV4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/28HH/HGH6RCV4/F4A28HHHGH6RCV4.SMALL.jpg partemis This is a fairly comprehensive tutorial on how to make your own pair of spats or gaiters, complete with pattern drafting. This is made with people of a low to moderate skill range in mind and uses inexpensive materials found around the house. Please be aware that this is a graphic-intensive tutorial...
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Mon, 13 May 2013 21:47:04 PDT
Knex Ionization Ball Machine Instructions http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Ionization-Ball-Machine-Instructions/
Knex Ionization Ball Machine Instructions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/ZUPG/HGH71Z1Z/FN7ZUPGHGH71Z1Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/ZUPG/HGH71Z1Z/FN7ZUPGHGH71Z1Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/ZUPG/HGH71Z1Z/FN7ZUPGHGH71Z1Z.SMALL.jpg knexpert#10829476 A semi-huge project. This ball machine is around five feet tall and has almost 5000 pieces. I designed a wheel gate to make sure only one ball occupies the bottom of the lift. Enjoy building this ball machine as much as I did creating it. This machine also uses the newer larger K'nex balls. Pi...
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Mon, 13 May 2013 18:15:09 PDT
Guitar holder http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-holder/
Guitar holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/ATH2/HGH71YMR/F9CATH2HGH71YMR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/ATH2/HGH71YMR/F9CATH2HGH71YMR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/ATH2/HGH71YMR/F9CATH2HGH71YMR.SMALL.jpg chavalion Este es un soporte para guitarra con un recopilador de tres anillos. Materiales no es necesario que el recopilador o carpeta con anillos sea nueva, una desgastada puede servir para esto. necesitaras regla, marcador y navaja. cortes La guitarra acústica puede quedarse en posición vertical por...
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Mon, 13 May 2013 13:04:10 PDT
Refinish your old Radio Flyer wagon http://www.instructables.com/id/Refinish-your-old-Radio-Flyer-wagon/
Refinish your old Radio Flyer wagon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/0I1M/HGH715MM/FXH0I1MHGH715MM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/0I1M/HGH715MM/FXH0I1MHGH715MM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/0I1M/HGH715MM/FXH0I1MHGH715MM.SMALL.jpg seamster My kids have an old Radio Flyer wagon that was in need of a good makeover. The paint inside the bed was all worn away and replaced by an ever-worsening layer of rust. The paint on all the other parts was chipped and peeling as well, showing signs of rust underneath. I'll show you the steps I took t...
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Sun, 12 May 2013 19:21:18 PDT
Knex Jeep Transformer http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Jeep-Transformer/
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Sat, 11 May 2013 17:13:32 PDT
Laser Cut Record (version) http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Record-version/
Laser Cut Record (version) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/URP6/HGH6JEB1/FQMURP6HGH6JEB1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/URP6/HGH6JEB1/FQMURP6HGH6JEB1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/URP6/HGH6JEB1/FQMURP6HGH6JEB1.SMALL.jpg jojporg Just last weekend, amandaghassaei published her Laser Cut Record. The work is more than great with a tons of experimentations and descriptions! However, thorough these days, we also prepared to publish our version of Laser Cut Record with prior acoustic information as a part of our "cutting record -...
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Fri, 10 May 2013 17:25:59 PDT
How to Make a Wooden Puppet http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Wooden-Puppet/
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Wed, 8 May 2013 08:51:34 PDT
Brain Slug http://www.instructables.com/id/Brain-Slug-2/
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Tue, 7 May 2013 21:19:57 PDT
Making a Cyborg Arm for Design Night (in Autodesk Gallery) http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Cyborg-Arm-for-Autodesk-Design-Night-Part/
Making a Cyborg Arm for Design Night (in Autodesk Gallery) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/4BEF/HFSHUBX2/FOT4BEFHFSHUBX2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/4BEF/HFSHUBX2/FOT4BEFHFSHUBX2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/4BEF/HFSHUBX2/FOT4BEFHFSHUBX2.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer (This is for Tim, an awesome Artist in Residence and a fantastic friend. I hope our paths meet again) When I was invited to the Design Night (about DIY) in the Autodesk Gallery, my first thought was "what will I wear?". So I took an all time favorite classic and I gave it a party twist. And I'm tal...
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Tue, 7 May 2013 22:22:36 PDT
Disc Golf Target with golf ball "chains" http://www.instructables.com/id/Disc-Golf-Target-with-golf-ball-chains/
Disc Golf Target with golf ball "chains" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/248S/HFSHUAHO/FRU248SHFSHUAHO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/248S/HFSHUAHO/FRU248SHFSHUAHO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/248S/HFSHUAHO/FRU248SHFSHUAHO.SMALL.jpg seamster This is a homemade disc golf target made almost entirely from discarded materials. The target was made using a 55 gallon plastic barrel, the base of a broken chair, various pieces of PVC, scrap pieces of pressure treated wood, an old stop sign, paracord, and 150 used golf balls. It complies with a...
By: seamster

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Tue, 7 May 2013 10:18:55 PDT
Portable Gaga Pit (Israeli Dodge Ball) http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Gaga-Pit-Israeli-Dodge-Ball/
Portable Gaga Pit (Israeli Dodge Ball) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/3ZV2/HFSHUZTF/FJU3ZV2HFSHUZTF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/3ZV2/HFSHUZTF/FJU3ZV2HFSHUZTF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/3ZV2/HFSHUZTF/FJU3ZV2HFSHUZTF.SMALL.jpg old_alex This project was so big I had to cut it down and change it inside out to work better. Gaga is a game played in an octagon (mine is nearly 17ft across), players are eliminated if the ball hits them below the knees (the rules vary). The ball is batted not thrown if the ball leaves the octagon the las...
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Mon, 6 May 2013 16:53:06 PDT
Minecraft Paper Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Minecraft-Paper-Machine/
Minecraft Paper Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/GM9A/HFPTJTF4/FNZGM9AHFPTJTF4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/GM9A/HFPTJTF4/FNZGM9AHFPTJTF4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/GM9A/HFPTJTF4/FNZGM9AHFPTJTF4.SMALL.gif kamibox.de I guess Minecraft is popular. Over 14 billion copies have been sold, meaning that every single person on the earth bought the game twice, and those are statistics that are completely made up by me. Nevertheless, Minecraft seemed to be very well suitable for papercraft, and not only that, it is the ...
By: kamibox.de

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Mon, 6 May 2013 08:31:23 PDT
Fairy Castle ( Collapsible Dolls House ) http://www.instructables.com/id/Fairy-Castle-Dolls-House-/
Fairy Castle ( Collapsible Dolls House ) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/PZMT/HFPTIJ78/F5UPZMTHFPTIJ78.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/PZMT/HFPTIJ78/F5UPZMTHFPTIJ78.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/PZMT/HFPTIJ78/F5UPZMTHFPTIJ78.SMALL.jpg cwolsey This Christmas my wife and I decided to make a fair castle dolls house for our little girl (2 1/2 Years). We had been looking at dolls houses for her and they were very large and super expensive! We only have a small house and so it must be collapsible. My wife still has toys that her farther made f...
By: cwolsey

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Sun, 5 May 2013 07:20:13 PDT
Booty Box: Instant Dance Parties http://www.instructables.com/id/Booty-Box-Instant-Dance-Parties/
Booty Box: Instant Dance Parties - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/XYRA/HFPTJFGL/F1LXYRAHFPTJFGL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/XYRA/HFPTJFGL/F1LXYRAHFPTJFGL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/XYRA/HFPTJFGL/F1LXYRAHFPTJFGL.SMALL.jpg ElectricSlim We've all wanted it. Now you can build it.  Instant dance parties. Personal theme music.  Motion activated music. Booty Box. Gather Electronics Materials: Wave Shield - Adafruit Arduino Uno - Adafruit SD Card - Adafruit ADXL335 Accelerometer - Sparkfun Female Headers - Sparkfun Toggle S...
By: ElectricSlim

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Sat, 4 May 2013 15:20:00 PDT
Game of Thrones: Joffrey Baratheon's Crown http://www.instructables.com/id/Game-of-Thrones-Joffrey-Baratheons-Crown/
Game of Thrones: Joffrey Baratheon's Crown - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/RNVY/HFPTJH7Y/FHERNVYHFPTJH7Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/RNVY/HFPTJH7Y/FHERNVYHFPTJH7Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/RNVY/HFPTJH7Y/FHERNVYHFPTJH7Y.SMALL.jpg xeijix The Game of Thrones prop exhibit was around the corner and I couldn't wait to take a photo of me sitting on the iron throne. But wait! I'll look like everyone else sitting on the throne! What to do?! So mere days before the exhibit, I decided to rapid prototype the crown of Joffrey Baratheon, King o...
By: xeijix

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Sat, 4 May 2013 14:12:54 PDT
How to make a Pacman Ghost Plush http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Pacman-Ghost-Plush/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/B5AB/HFSH592O/F0PB5ABHFSH592O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/B5AB/HFSH592O/F0PB5ABHFSH592O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/B5AB/HFSH592O/F0PB5ABHFSH592O.SMALL.jpg allhailskippy The Pattern The Pattern is Available on My website at http://thatsps.com/blog/pacman-plush/ Materials Stuffing A sewing machine White, black, and some ghost coloured fabric The pattern Some thread Cutting tools Sewing pins and needle And a Fabric pen Instructions Cut out the pieces: There'...
By: allhailskippy

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Fri, 3 May 2013 14:56:34 PDT
Laser Cut Cribbage Board http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Cribbage-Board/
Laser Cut Cribbage Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/00RM/HG85C7OP/FYQ00RMHG85C7OP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/00RM/HG85C7OP/FYQ00RMHG85C7OP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/00RM/HG85C7OP/FYQ00RMHG85C7OP.SMALL.jpg melvinkat I love to play cribbage and I love to make stuff.  It was inevitable that sooner or later I would make a cribbage board.  I've never been very excited about my inexpensive 'grocery store' board and my kids managed to lose most of the pegs that came with it.  My first thought was to go the traditiona...
By: melvinkat

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Thu, 2 May 2013 18:55:28 PDT
ED EDD 'N' EDDY: How to make Johnny's "PLANK" http://www.instructables.com/id/ED-EDD-N-EDDY-How-to-make-Johnnys-PLANK/
ED EDD 'N' EDDY: How to make Johnny's "PLANK" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/KEM0/HG85C7F5/FJHKEM0HG85C7F5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/KEM0/HG85C7F5/FJHKEM0HG85C7F5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/KEM0/HG85C7F5/FJHKEM0HG85C7F5.SMALL.jpg HPandLOTR I don't know if you've ever seen the show, but in "ed edd 'n' eddy" that strange kid with the bald head, Johnny, carries around his only friend "Plank". Basically, Plank is a plank of wood with a funny face on it. But if you look at all the details in the drawings of him, you could get it just right...
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Thu, 2 May 2013 16:00:31 PDT
Fold-up Playhouse http://www.instructables.com/id/Fold-up-Playhouse/
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Thu, 2 May 2013 14:33:32 PDT
How to Modify a Genesis Model 3 to Play Japanese Games http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Modify-a-Genesis-Model-3-to-Play-Japanese-G/
How to Modify a Genesis Model 3 to Play Japanese Games - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/M7SO/HFSH7FZM/F3OM7SOHFSH7FZM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/M7SO/HFSH7FZM/F3OM7SOHFSH7FZM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/M7SO/HFSH7FZM/F3OM7SOHFSH7FZM.SMALL.jpg fwonkas I recently picked up a Genesis 3. If you haven't seen one, they're very small versions of the Genesis. I later found out that they can apparently play Japanese imports. The cartridge slot is even wide enough to accomodate the larger Japanese cartridges, unlike the original and second generation vers...
By: fwonkas

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Thu, 2 May 2013 09:02:58 PDT
Jaw-Dropping Puppet http://www.instructables.com/id/Jaw-Dropping-Puppet/
Jaw-Dropping Puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/Y1F0/HFSH57SG/F4VY1F0HFSH57SG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/Y1F0/HFSH57SG/F4VY1F0HFSH57SG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/Y1F0/HFSH57SG/F4VY1F0HFSH57SG.SMALL.jpg Tigermouse Hi there! This is Tiger. Look! He's waving at you. He might eat yo though, one tiny bite at a time.  He's a fingerpuppet, resting on two fingers. The jaw is operated by a cord that goes around the thumb. You like sculpting? Good, then you can make a Tiger yourself. Or any other creature. To Sta...
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Thu, 2 May 2013 09:06:36 PDT
How to Make Link's Ordon Sword http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Links-Ordon-Sword/
How to Make Link's Ordon Sword - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/ONRF/HFWSTZM8/FPEONRFHFWSTZM8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/ONRF/HFWSTZM8/FPEONRFHFWSTZM8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/ONRF/HFWSTZM8/FPEONRFHFWSTZM8.SMALL.jpg The Rambler I've noticed a lot of people making Link's master sword, which makes sense. It's kind of THE Zelda sword. Recently, however, I was looking at some of the art on the Zelda: Twilight Princess game guide and realized that I really like the design of the Ordon sword. It's very simple but it has clean li...
By: The Rambler

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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:19:02 PDT
LEGO Mario Sprite Mosaics http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-Mario-Sprite-Mosaics/
LEGO Mario Sprite Mosaics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/DVUQ/H7URGTIZ/FI5DVUQH7URGTIZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/DVUQ/H7URGTIZ/FI5DVUQH7URGTIZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/DVUQ/H7URGTIZ/FI5DVUQH7URGTIZ.SMALL.jpg sherrycayheyhey LEGO mosaics are fun because they're pretty simple to make and don't always require a lot of pieces. Mario sprites are fun because many fit within the 16x16 bounds of a small LEGO baseplate. In this Instructables I'll show you how to make 4 (or 5, see Step 1) LEGO Mario Sprite Mosaics.  Mushroom ...
By: sherrycayheyhey

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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:21:11 PDT
Tablecloth Magic http://www.instructables.com/id/Tablecloth-Magic/
Tablecloth Magic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/UWQC/H94ZAJSG/FVMUWQCH94ZAJSG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/UWQC/H94ZAJSG/FVMUWQCH94ZAJSG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/UWQC/H94ZAJSG/FVMUWQCH94ZAJSG.SMALL.jpg emily.dunn Learn to pull a tablecloth out from under a table setting for entertainment purposes. Anyone can pull off this simple trick. (Get it? pull it off) With a little bit of practice you can amaze your friends at your next dinner party. ***Before you attempt this trick, read through all of the directions...
By: emily.dunn

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Sun, 4 Nov 2012 20:16:15 PST
Mini Pinball http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Pinball-1/
Mini Pinball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/AM1A/HFSHUX0K/FQBAM1AHFSHUX0K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/AM1A/HFSHUX0K/FQBAM1AHFSHUX0K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/AM1A/HFSHUX0K/FQBAM1AHFSHUX0K.SMALL.jpg laxap Make an awesomely playable mini pinball, out of an Android tablet, real arcade buttons, some wood and some software! There are some very good Android pinball applications. But I do not like to play using the touchscreen (I always end up hitting the home or menu icons). I just needed real buttons, ...
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:44:27 PDT
EUROPEAN 6-IN-1 CHAIN MAIL BEGINNER'S GUIDE http://www.instructables.com/id/EUROPEAN-6-IN-1-CHAIN-MAIL-BEGINNERS-GUIDE/
EUROPEAN 6-IN-1 CHAIN MAIL BEGINNER'S GUIDE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/PPKO/HBUZH4SF/FHJPPKOHBUZH4SF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/PPKO/HBUZH4SF/FHJPPKOHBUZH4SF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/PPKO/HBUZH4SF/FHJPPKOHBUZH4SF.SMALL.jpg Shadow Ranger A Short About Me: I went to my first Renaissance Festival in Georgia, USA, last year and fell in love with them. From then on, I have been trying to improve my costumes and create something extraordinary! This was the first thing I found, and decided that I wanted to make a chain mail shirt. They s...
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:55:43 PDT
The Asteroid Belt http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Asteroid-Belt/
The Asteroid Belt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/1HGM/HFWSTULC/FRO1HGMHFWSTULC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/1HGM/HFWSTULC/FRO1HGMHFWSTULC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/1HGM/HFWSTULC/FRO1HGMHFWSTULC.SMALL.jpg cunning_fellow Lets start off with a FAQ What is The Asteroid Belt? It's a belt. It's a video game. It's ridiculously awesome. Why is it made out of brass? 'Cause I am so steam-punk-pirate-zombie and brass is the shizzle. Seriously though, I don't have a 3D printer, I don't have a laser cutter, I don...
By: cunning_fellow

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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:44:38 PDT
Skyrim Hold Shields! http://www.instructables.com/id/Skyrim-Hold-Shields/
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By: SonofRagtop

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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:07:11 PDT
Call of Duty : Ray Gun http://www.instructables.com/id/Call-of-Duty-Ray-Gun-1/
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By: YFX

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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:14:44 PDT
Touch Sensitive Super Nintendo http://www.instructables.com/id/Touch-Sensitive-Super-Nintendo/
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By: durjango

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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:58:03 PDT
Legend of Zelda embroideries + pattern http://www.instructables.com/id/Legend-of-Zelda-embroideries-pattern/
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By: jessyratfink

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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:41:44 PDT