Instructables: exploring - technology - art - featured http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 21:23:18 PDT BLOX v1.01 Physical Reconfiguration of Digital Anatomy http://www.instructables.com/id/Physical-Reconfiguration-of-Digital-Anatomy/
Physical Reconfiguration of Digital Anatomy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/8FY2/HGH6Y62I/FEQ8FY2HGH6Y62I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/8FY2/HGH6Y62I/FEQ8FY2HGH6Y62I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/8FY2/HGH6Y62I/FEQ8FY2HGH6Y62I.SMALL.jpg katrusso This project had its roots in my fascination with anatomy, and my own organs and internal processes.  Due to various childhood surgeries, I've had to get a number of MRI's, and the resulting images are amazing.  I love the concept of  being able to see the complex internal organs through the barrier...
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Thu, 16 May 2013 22:53:32 PDT
Existential Emergency Phone http://www.instructables.com/id/Existential-Emergency-Phone/
Existential Emergency Phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/685U/HGH71N4U/FB4685UHGH71N4U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/685U/HGH71N4U/FB4685UHGH71N4U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/685U/HGH71N4U/FB4685UHGH71N4U.SMALL.jpg randofo The Existential Emergency Phone is a multipurpose tool for handling all of life's uncertainties. It can be used for both dialing out and calling in. The way that it works is that when you pick up the handset, the telephone makes a call using a custom cellular module to a list of predefined phone num...
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Mon, 13 May 2013 15:38:21 PDT
LieDar http://www.instructables.com/id/LieDar/
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:56:44 PDT
Skateboard to work skirt made in SketchBook Pro http://www.instructables.com/id/Skateboard-to-work-skirt-made-in-SketchBook-Pro/
Skateboard to work skirt made in SketchBook Pro - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/OJ9Z/HFBK6Y5R/FO3OJ9ZHFBK6Y5R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/OJ9Z/HFBK6Y5R/FO3OJ9ZHFBK6Y5R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/OJ9Z/HFBK6Y5R/FO3OJ9ZHFBK6Y5R.SMALL.jpg ReneediCherri I work between two worlds: One is the awesome crazy fun place known as Instructables. The other is the super fancy officey Autodesk. They are both super cool, but definitely different climates. Managing a wardrobe between the two worlds is tricky. I'm wanting to skateboard to work and still look ...
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:35:20 PDT
Ceramic Vessels: From Computer Generated forms to Ceramic Decals http://www.instructables.com/id/Ceramic-Vessels-From-Computer-Generated-forms-to-/
Ceramic Vessels: From Computer Generated forms to Ceramic Decals - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/T1TB/HF23T86F/FPGT1TBHF23T86F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/T1TB/HF23T86F/FPGT1TBHF23T86F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/T1TB/HF23T86F/FPGT1TBHF23T86F.SMALL.jpg tjmyers This instructable will be on several process in creating ceramic forms that are initial made in Rino and finished with printed ceramic decals. The topics covered will be: modeling ceramic forms in Rino, milling forms in foam to the create moulds, creating plaster moulds, slipcasting/press moulding, ...
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:39:22 PDT
using the symmetry tool in SketchBook Pro to design clothing http://www.instructables.com/id/using-the-symmetry-tool-in-SketchBook-Pro-to-desig/
using the symmetry tool in SketchBook Pro to design clothing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/S5W5/HEXSMPZX/FBGS5W5HEXSMPZX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/S5W5/HEXSMPZX/FBGS5W5HEXSMPZX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/S5W5/HEXSMPZX/FBGS5W5HEXSMPZX.SMALL.jpg ReneediCherri The symmetry tool is a really unique feature to SketchBook Pro! It cuts your drawing time in half, which allows you to create all sorts of neat designs fast! I especially love drawing clothing with the symmetry tools. Here's how you might do that.  Tool overview In SketchBook Pro we have two ...
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:29:34 PDT
Using SketchBook Pro to Design a fuzzy hoodie http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-SketchBook-Pro-to-Design-a-fuzzy-hoodie/
Using SketchBook Pro to Design a fuzzy hoodie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/LYA2/HF23WABC/FWJLYA2HF23WABC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/LYA2/HF23WABC/FWJLYA2HF23WABC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/LYA2/HF23WABC/FWJLYA2HF23WABC.SMALL.jpg ReneediCherri I've always wanted a fuzzy hoodie! You know, made out of plush fur? Like you skinned a muppet? I've also always wanted a hoodie with cute ram horns. You know, like little plush ram horns? The BetaBrand contest is a perfect it for me to try and make my design real. I'm going to work from the provide...
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 07:53:45 PDT
Scratch Hologram Detailed Instructions for Teachers http://www.instructables.com/id/Scratch-Hologram-Detailed-Instructions-for-Teacher/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/H06Y/HF23QIRV/F6OH06YHF23QIRV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/H06Y/HF23QIRV/F6OH06YHF23QIRV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/H06Y/HF23QIRV/F6OH06YHF23QIRV.SMALL.jpg barkergk Detailed instructions on making scratch holograms and how to do it cheaply with a whole class.
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Thu, 4 Apr 2013 07:22:36 PDT
Bubble Wall | Interactive, Inflatable Panel http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubble-Wall-Interactive-Inflatable-Panel/
Bubble Wall | Interactive, Inflatable Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/8EY6/HET1B0AE/FZC8EY6HET1B0AE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/8EY6/HET1B0AE/FZC8EY6HET1B0AE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/8EY6/HET1B0AE/FZC8EY6HET1B0AE.SMALL.jpg kickice82003 Bubble Wall | Breathing Wall Panel System Interactive, Inflatable, Playable Wall Brief Project Description This was an artistic piece installed for a digital fabrication show at the University of South Florida School of Architecture and Community Design. While this brief is specific to this panel,...
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Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:26:00 PDT
Interactive Stereoscopic Installations: visual rupture with the Diplopiascope http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-stereoscopic-installations-visual-rup/
Interactive Stereoscopic Installations: visual rupture with the Diplopiascope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/MJV1/HD4VPWA3/FFBMJV1HD4VPWA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/MJV1/HD4VPWA3/FFBMJV1HD4VPWA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/MJV1/HD4VPWA3/FFBMJV1HD4VPWA3.SMALL.jpg whorl What is it? This is an ongoing project that i've been working on to see the potential of interactive stereoscopic installations in examining the perceptual process. I use a setup that i've called a Diplopiascope to investigate this. The Diplopiascope has gone through a few changes but basically it ...
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:23:28 PDT
Acrylic flowers of SMD LEDs http://www.instructables.com/id/Acrylic-flowers-of-SMD-LEDs/
Acrylic flowers of SMD LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/A9H7/HE07P08Z/F7PA9H7HE07P08Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/A9H7/HE07P08Z/F7PA9H7HE07P08Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/A9H7/HE07P08Z/F7PA9H7HE07P08Z.SMALL.jpg chrlilje We got a load of free SMD LEDs, and I wanted to test how it looked embedded in acrylic.  Using the laser cutter, I made holes in the acrylic to fit the LEDs.  The LEDs have the pads on the ends, and are slightly longer (3.5 mm) than the acrylic is thick (3.2 mm).  Because the connector pads of the...
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Fri, 8 Mar 2013 16:24:36 PST
Snake Jump http://www.instructables.com/id/Snake-Jump/
Snake Jump - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/WNGO/HDXMGZJV/F1RWNGOHDXMGZJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/WNGO/HDXMGZJV/F1RWNGOHDXMGZJV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/WNGO/HDXMGZJV/F1RWNGOHDXMGZJV.SMALL.jpg authorswithapps Snake Jump is an attraction in Froggy World (the amusement park for adventurous frogs) where frogs climb up through a snake and jump out onto a trampoline The snake body is made from 2 feet of 1 5/8 inch diameter plastic tubing.  The head was formed using craft foam, glue and paint. The angle supp...
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Tue, 5 Mar 2013 17:37:43 PST
LED Light Box with Southwestern Design http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Light-Box-with-Southwestern-Design/
LED Light Box with Southwestern Design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/UUDW/HDOW3UOS/FHFUUDWHDOW3UOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/UUDW/HDOW3UOS/FHFUUDWHDOW3UOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/UUDW/HDOW3UOS/FHFUUDWHDOW3UOS.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED Hi, this is Scott with Elemental LED. Here's a quick back story on the inspiration for this project. I was working with Flexible LED Strip Light and frosted acrylic panels when fabricating a Rubik's Cube Lantern a few months ago. My goal for the cube was to have different colors on each side. I inst...
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Tue, 5 Mar 2013 09:33:41 PST
Useful technical tips to build a Rube Goldberg machine : Deconstructing photosynthesis http://www.instructables.com/id/Useful-technical-tips-to-build-a-Rube-Goldberg-mac/
Useful technical tips to build a Rube Goldberg machine : Deconstructing photosynthesis - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/VHAH/HD7U1BNJ/FXTVHAHHD7U1BNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/VHAH/HD7U1BNJ/FXTVHAHHD7U1BNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/VHAH/HD7U1BNJ/FXTVHAHHD7U1BNJ.SMALL.jpg LaChapeliere This week-end we took part in The Deconstruction, as « The Carrots of Patagonia ». Our project was to deconstruct photosynthesis into a Rube Goldberg machine. Our machine starts with a light bulb and ends with a sugar cube. It was a way to show how incredibly complex this process is and how energy c...
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Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:52:38 PST
USB Powered LED Articulating Lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Powered-LED-Articulating-Lamp/
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Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:35:50 PST
How to do a Forensic Facial Reconstruction http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-do-a-Forensic-Facial-Reconstruction/
How to do a Forensic Facial Reconstruction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/R517/HD7TZCNI/F9PR517HD7TZCNI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/R517/HD7TZCNI/F9PR517HD7TZCNI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/R517/HD7TZCNI/F9PR517HD7TZCNI.SMALL.jpg Brianaala This is a brief overview of how forensic 3-D manual craniofacial reproductions are done.  While this instructable will show the process of one case from beginning to end, it is not intended to be a proxy for teaching the knowledge and skills required to perform a credible facial reproduction; that t...
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Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:29:51 PST
Laser Animation Flipbook http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Animation-Flipbook/
Laser Animation Flipbook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/7CN5/GMG2IJJH/FT97CN5GMG2IJJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/7CN5/GMG2IJJH/FT97CN5GMG2IJJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/7CN5/GMG2IJJH/FT97CN5GMG2IJJH.SMALL.jpg kamibox.de Oldschool flipbook-bookflipping meets newschool hightech-laserphotography! Or, less excitingly expressed, you transform a GIF into a cool GIF into a flipbook. Grab your light sabers and let's get started, woosh! The Ingredients Clear your table and decoratively arrrange the following things you ...
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Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:59:31 PDT
Cement Skulls!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/Cement-Skulls/
Cement Skulls!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/EAB9/HCJOBE1Q/FPBEAB9HCJOBE1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/EAB9/HCJOBE1Q/FPBEAB9HCJOBE1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/EAB9/HCJOBE1Q/FPBEAB9HCJOBE1Q.SMALL.jpg TSSJ-ryan I've been wanting to do some cement sculptures for a while now. I wanted a fairly simple, yet still cool, design for my first project. After looking through Thingiverse I found http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:36110 by macouno. It is simplified but has all the major features that make up a skull. It...
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Mon, 4 Feb 2013 00:20:54 PST
Paint Pulse: Digital Water Marbling http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-Pulse-Digital-Water-Marbling/
Paint Pulse: Digital Water Marbling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZG38/HAQ37497/FMTZG38HAQ37497.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZG38/HAQ37497/FMTZG38HAQ37497.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZG38/HAQ37497/FMTZG38HAQ37497.SMALL.jpg blorgggg   Paint Pulse is a project which seeks to build upon the water marbling crafts of Ebru and Suminagashi with digital behavioral additions. The idea is to design intricate, flowing patterns of paint directly on the surface of water which you can capture on the surface of paper. Expert crafters c...
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Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:56:34 PST
Design Your Own Functional Art! http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-Your-Own-Functional-Art/
Design Your Own Functional Art! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SMALL.jpg jsrook Introduction I've enjoyed the fruits of Instructables as a member since 2007 and thought it was time to contribute to this wonderful community.  With that, I present you an Instructable on how to design and build your own functional art! I really feel the need to start with a quote: Design is a fun...
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:17:50 PST
2 Ways to Papercraft Stopmotion http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Ways-to-Papercraft-Stopmotion/
2 Ways to Papercraft Stopmotion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/BW9Q/HAQ31V0C/FC7BW9QHAQ31V0C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/BW9Q/HAQ31V0C/FC7BW9QHAQ31V0C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/BW9Q/HAQ31V0C/FC7BW9QHAQ31V0C.SMALL.gif kamibox.de Good morning, please take a seat and watch that tofu wobble. This is not CGI, it is honest work of a papercraftsman. These are, in fact, 16 different papercubes that switch places in each frame. That technique is commonly known as replacement stopmotion.  Problem: It only works on the screen and no...
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Sat, 19 Jan 2013 08:12:23 PST
How to make awesome laser cut art! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-awesome-laser-cut-art/
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Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:40:56 PST
How to Make a 'Glowing Crosswalk' Urban Prototype http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Glowing-Crosswalk-Urban-Prototype/
How to Make a 'Glowing Crosswalk' Urban Prototype - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/U6UV/HBUZN98P/F0EU6UVHBUZN98P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/U6UV/HBUZN98P/F0EU6UVHBUZN98P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/U6UV/HBUZN98P/F0EU6UVHBUZN98P.SMALL.jpg Thomas Deckert A “Glowing Crosswalk” is a traffic-calming mechanism that creates a path of light across an intersection in order to improve the visibility of pedestrians to oncoming traffic as they cross through the path. I created and exhibited a prototype of this urban design concept for the San Francisco Urban ...
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Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:53:10 PST
I just wanna hold your hand http://www.instructables.com/id/I-just-wanna-hold-your-hand/
I just wanna hold your hand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/9ATU/HAQ2ZJR5/FE49ATUHAQ2ZJR5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/9ATU/HAQ2ZJR5/FE49ATUHAQ2ZJR5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/9ATU/HAQ2ZJR5/FE49ATUHAQ2ZJR5.SMALL.jpg tchiang100 Conducting energy through people to stimulate tangible public interactions http://ijustwannaholdyourhand.com/ http://vimeo.com/56350598 What did we do? We put together an Arduino, some wire, a Mac mini and a DLP Projector, then created a pair of hands out of aluminum. We additionally 3D printed s...
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Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:40:47 PST
How to Use Motion Tweens in Flash CS5 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Use-Motion-Tweens-in-Flash-CS5/
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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:30:32 PST
(POP)culture http://www.instructables.com/id/POPculture/
(POP)culture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/7SEJ/HAQ37LII/FUC7SEJHAQ37LII.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/7SEJ/HAQ37LII/FUC7SEJHAQ37LII.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/7SEJ/HAQ37LII/FUC7SEJHAQ37LII.SMALL.jpg garthitecture This project used 1,581 recycled soda bottles to create a canopy for shading from the sun.  The project incorporated 3D modeling and scripting software to generate the desired surface created by the bottom of the soda bottles. The project sought to stimulate creative alternatives for recycling and r...
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Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:49:09 PST
Simple Theo Jansen Mechanism based walking Deskbeest http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Theo-Jansen-Mechanism-based-walking-Deskbee/
Simple Theo Jansen Mechanism based walking Deskbeest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/EN81/HANAJ32O/FQFEN81HANAJ32O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/EN81/HANAJ32O/FQFEN81HANAJ32O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/EN81/HANAJ32O/FQFEN81HANAJ32O.SMALL.jpg ghostwhowalks you will need an A3 printing paper with the plan printed on it. The plan can be downloaded as PDF from the attachment here.  A4 should work too, though I havent tried. Smaller makes it difficult to work with. 1)Print the plan on A3 printing paper. Cut the legs plan out , fold at the markers, back a...
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Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:16:03 PST
Candle-Powered Electric Candle http://www.instructables.com/id/Candle-Powered-Electric-Candle/
Candle-Powered Electric Candle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/EOMG/H9G17K7B/F00EOMGH9G17K7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/EOMG/H9G17K7B/F00EOMGH9G17K7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/EOMG/H9G17K7B/F00EOMGH9G17K7B.SMALL.jpg randofo After seeing news reports about Hurricane Sandy and hearing the ordeal that all of my family and friends in New York and New Jersey went through, it got me thinking about my own emergency preparedness. San Francisco - after all - sits atop some very active fault lines. As local geology fans always l...
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Sun, 25 Nov 2012 08:04:29 PST
Crumpled paper 123D Catch & MeshMixer http://www.instructables.com/id/Crumpled-paper-123D-Catch-MeshMixer/
Crumpled paper 123D Catch & MeshMixer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/0LP0/H8OJEZ1S/FEA0LP0H8OJEZ1S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/0LP0/H8OJEZ1S/FEA0LP0H8OJEZ1S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/0LP0/H8OJEZ1S/FEA0LP0H8OJEZ1S.SMALL.jpg damonite This is a fun step-by-step tutorial showing you how to create a CAD database from a crumpled piece of paper. I rendered my crumpled paper using KeyShot software, though I am skipping those steps in this tutorial.  You need: -an iPad with Autodesk 123D Catch to scan the image into CAD (free download...
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Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:55:15 PDT
Julia's Eyes _ A sound-reactive cinemagram http://www.instructables.com/id/Julias-Eyes-A-sound-reactive-cinemagram/
Julia's Eyes _ A sound-reactive cinemagram - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/13EQ/H8RVMA7Y/FD913EQH8RVMA7Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/13EQ/H8RVMA7Y/FD913EQH8RVMA7Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/13EQ/H8RVMA7Y/FD913EQH8RVMA7Y.SMALL.jpg kamibox.de Whoop Whoop goes the Eye. In my endless train rides in the morning, I once had a vision while snoozing to some awesome dubstep tunes. What if a photo of the eyes reacted to sound in different ways, the pupil and the iris, changing shape and color according to different frequencies? What a grea...
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Tue, 6 Nov 2012 05:11:55 PST
Bronze casting your 3-D print http://www.instructables.com/id/Bronze-casting-your-3-D-print/
Bronze casting your 3-D print - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/VE7R/H7QCY9OM/F15VE7RH7QCY9OM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/VE7R/H7QCY9OM/F15VE7RH7QCY9OM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/VE7R/H7QCY9OM/F15VE7RH7QCY9OM.SMALL.jpg dtersey The Xerocraft Hackerspace in Tucson has put together our first 3-D printer and several of the artists immediately wanted to make their art pieces in a more durable form than the thermo-plastic that the printer puts out.  We decided to do a sand cast in a two part, cope and drag mold.  This is the fi...
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Sun, 30 Sep 2012 23:07:27 PDT
1:1 Scale EVE from the film Wall-e http://www.instructables.com/id/11-Scale-EVE-from-the-film-Wall-e/
1:1 Scale EVE from the film Wall-e - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/NF6Q/H673C0AI/FDJNF6QH673C0AI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/NF6Q/H673C0AI/FDJNF6QH673C0AI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/NF6Q/H673C0AI/FDJNF6QH673C0AI.SMALL.jpg taemuli Hi. Have finally got around to making another instructable! This instructable is being entered in the Hurricane Lasers Contest. Im currently trying to revamp the art dept at the school where I work and part of that I getting a laser cutter. I want to show the students how to design things for the m...
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Thu, 23 Aug 2012 03:14:09 PDT
Your own spin art machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Your-own-spin-art-machine/
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Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:27:07 PDT
How to Customize any Surface using Vinyl http://www.instructables.com/id/Loading-the-Vinyl/
How to Customize any Surface using Vinyl - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/AC40/H4AG9H92/F1KAC40H4AG9H92.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/AC40/H4AG9H92/F1KAC40H4AG9H92.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/AC40/H4AG9H92/F1KAC40H4AG9H92.SMALL.jpg Abdoub This is an explanation of how to use vinyl sheets to customise any surface, which in this case is a trashcan. This instructable is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step process of how the signage ‘ProtoTrash’ came to be. This project was inspired by a desire to do something with the dull-looking trashcan...
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Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:41:46 PDT
Creating Illuminated 3D Objects with a Laser Cutter http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-3D-Frozen-Light-art-with-Acrylic-sheets/
Creating Illuminated 3D Objects with a Laser Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/EHPL/H2WEW3X1/FNPEHPLH2WEW3X1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/EHPL/H2WEW3X1/FNPEHPLH2WEW3X1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/EHPL/H2WEW3X1/FNPEHPLH2WEW3X1.SMALL.jpg theseeker Although I used these techniques to create art, the real beauty of this is that you can create any 3D object you want with a laser cutter, whether it's the object itself, or a negative of the object encased in a block, as I did.  In essence, you're turning your laser cutter into a 3D printer with a ...
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Tue, 5 Jun 2012 00:01:04 PDT
Make Your Face http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Face/
Make Your Face - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6T/ENZ9/H2WESY7K/F6TENZ9H2WESY7K.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6T/ENZ9/H2WESY7K/F6TENZ9H2WESY7K.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6T/ENZ9/H2WESY7K/F6TENZ9H2WESY7K.SMALL.jpg BigRedRocket Here is the idea: It is lame when people go to a Halloween party 'as themselves', but what if you had a mask of yourself. Now, that would be awesome. For a while I've wanted to do this, but I was hesitant to make a mold of my face. it seemed like it would be a big mess. After playing around with 12...
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Tue, 5 Jun 2012 02:11:05 PDT
Slice-form Metal Casting from Digital 3D Model http://www.instructables.com/id/Slice-form-Metal-Casting-from-Digital-3D-Model/
Slice-form Metal Casting from Digital 3D Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/482Z/H2WEVB6Q/FCW482ZH2WEVB6Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/482Z/H2WEVB6Q/FCW482ZH2WEVB6Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/482Z/H2WEVB6Q/FCW482ZH2WEVB6Q.SMALL.jpg esjacob This Instructable shows how to take a 3D slice-form model and produce a solid metal casting of the object. It combines digital design using 123D Make with traditional metal foundry techniques. Slice-form modeling is a technique to produce a 3D object as a series of layered slices. In this case, I u...
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Sun, 3 Jun 2012 15:56:10 PDT
Make a laser cut ornament http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-laser-cut-ornament/
Make a laser cut ornament - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/L7TE/H2WESRED/FP9L7TEH2WESRED.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/L7TE/H2WESRED/FP9L7TEH2WESRED.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/L7TE/H2WESRED/FP9L7TEH2WESRED.SMALL.jpg ellenwetmore This is an ornament cut from translucent acrylic 1/8" sheet cut according to a design made in Adobe Illustrator. Once you make the file in Illustrator, you can cut as many as you like. You can vary the color, the size, and even stretch or warp the shape. With a laser cut image, the negative space el...
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Fri, 1 Jun 2012 09:22:10 PDT
Cyborg Heart in a Can (Updated) http://www.instructables.com/id/Cyborg-Heart-in-a-Can/
Cyborg Heart in a Can (Updated) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/6WZA/GYR368HP/F796WZAGYR368HP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/6WZA/GYR368HP/F796WZAGYR368HP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/6WZA/GYR368HP/F796WZAGYR368HP.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer The Cyborg Heart in a Can is a good gift for Valentine's Day (Sorry, here use to be a romantic story about an ex-girlfriend, but now it's over, so I left only the step by step). When the can is closed with the cap, the Cyborg Heart is off. But, when you remove the cap, the switch is released clos...
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Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:26:10 PST
Creating a University Monument and Replica Bronzes http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-University-Monument-and-Replica-Bronzes/
Creating a University Monument and Replica Bronzes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/8GAH/H0URBXJ0/FFO8GAHH0URBXJ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/8GAH/H0URBXJ0/FFO8GAHH0URBXJ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/8GAH/H0URBXJ0/FFO8GAHH0URBXJ0.SMALL.jpg precisionart In 2008 My father and I were commissioned to create a 14' high monument of a cougar for Washinton State University. We also created three smaller sized bronze replicas of the monument to sell to alumni and fans. In this instructable I will show you how I created a monument and three smaller sized r...
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Thu, 10 May 2012 10:34:53 PDT
Creating a Custom Sign Board http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-Custom-Sign-Board/
Creating a Custom Sign Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/1KKK/H1PIT6WI/FX61KKKH1PIT6WI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/1KKK/H1PIT6WI/FX61KKKH1PIT6WI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/1KKK/H1PIT6WI/FX61KKKH1PIT6WI.SMALL.jpg thanangell We have been so flush with eggs here at Bean's Rock Farm that I was tempted to re-enact the egg scene from Cool Hand Luke. I needed to get a sign up to help draw attention to the fact that we have eggs for sale. Here I show how I used a one-time stencil to mask the sign board for spray painting. Th...
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Sat, 5 May 2012 19:45:29 PDT
Paper Pub #2: Digg Logo Army http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Pub-2-Digg-Logo-Army/
Paper Pub #2: Digg Logo Army - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/5IXK/H1IMP02K/F2T5IXKH1IMP02K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/5IXK/H1IMP02K/F2T5IXKH1IMP02K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/5IXK/H1IMP02K/F2T5IXKH1IMP02K.SMALL.jpg SHIFT! Julaviet Instructabrarians! Today's Papercraft Project arises from a question that has plagued mankind for centuries.  Namely, what would you do if you had your own mindless drones willing to do your bidding?  Wars, devastation, galactic empires across the galaxies, giant industrial corporations, a...
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Tue, 8 May 2012 01:19:01 PDT
Making a Bowser Hunting Trophy http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Bowser-Hunting-Trophy/
Making a Bowser Hunting Trophy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/FA18/H1JU3Q93/FWOFA18H1JU3Q93.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/FA18/H1JU3Q93/FWOFA18H1JU3Q93.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/FA18/H1JU3Q93/FWOFA18H1JU3Q93.SMALL.jpg Capn Badger When you've played as much Mario as I have you can occasionally get the odd thought that you might actually deserve something for all of your time well spent. Like big game hunters you want to flaunt your prowess with trophies of your best accomplishments, right? Since I've beaten Bowser more times ...
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Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:59:28 PDT
Laser Cutting for Absolute Beginners: Custom Laser-Cut Pendant using the MAGIC OF THE INTERNET (or: a very basic introduction to Adobe Illustrator) http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cutting-for-Absolute-Beginners-Custom-Laser/
Laser Cutting for Absolute Beginners: Custom Laser-Cut Pendant using the MAGIC OF THE INTERNET (or: a very basic introduction to Adobe Illustrator) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/CKPX/H15NKPOO/FF5CKPXH15NKPOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/CKPX/H15NKPOO/FF5CKPXH15NKPOO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/CKPX/H15NKPOO/FF5CKPXH15NKPOO.SMALL.jpg mtgoldma Have you ever wanted one of those fancy laser cut out necklaces, but you don't own a laser cutter or know how to use design software?  This is your lucky day, my friend.  I am going to teach you everything you need to know to make this happen, and no more.  This procedure is more widely applicable t...
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Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:43:43 PDT
Photoshop smoke tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/Photoshop-smoke-tutorial/
Photoshop smoke tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/CD4Z/H0KL0P9G/FGTCD4ZH0KL0P9G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/CD4Z/H0KL0P9G/FGTCD4ZH0KL0P9G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/CD4Z/H0KL0P9G/FGTCD4ZH0KL0P9G.SMALL.jpg Blue Mist Basically i spent a large portion of my evening trying to make blue mist for my new user name and almost all of the guides i googled weren't too helpful so i mixed and matched and I'm going to share my improved guide with you all for my first complete Instructable. Setting up 1. Open up a new doc...
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Tue, 3 Apr 2012 19:09:45 PDT
The Skittish Nightscape - Jed Diller and Ken Hoff http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Skittish-Nightscape-Jed-Diller-and-Ken-Hoff/
The Skittish Nightscape - Jed Diller and Ken Hoff - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/JX1R/H0FLNRXZ/FPAJX1RH0FLNRXZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/JX1R/H0FLNRXZ/FPAJX1RH0FLNRXZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/JX1R/H0FLNRXZ/FPAJX1RH0FLNRXZ.SMALL.jpg dillerj This was a 6 week project done as part of the Things That Think course at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The Skittish Nightscape is an interactive art piece inspired by Aparna Rao’s piece, “Pygmies.” (A link to which can be found below.) The Skittish Nightscape is a sound sensitive, behaviora...
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Tue, 3 Apr 2012 00:26:42 PDT
Laser Marquetry from a photo: Kaleidoscope Algorithm http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Marquetry-from-a-photo-Kaleidoscope-Algorit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/R380/H0A00I3K/FUCR380H0A00I3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/R380/H0A00I3K/FUCR380H0A00I3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/R380/H0A00I3K/FUCR380H0A00I3K.SMALL.jpg christyoates   Kaleidoscope Algorithm is an exhibition of work based on computer image manipulation algorithms translated to laser-cut wood marquetry. This series of 30 artworks is based on images from corresponding top Google search trends for each day in September 2011.  The Kaleidoscope Algorithm exhibi...
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Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:53:01 PDT
Paper Note ~ A Tangible Paper Waveform http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Note-A-Tangible-Paper-Waveform/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/3860/GZLW4ANI/FOY3860GZLW4ANI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/3860/GZLW4ANI/FOY3860GZLW4ANI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/3860/GZLW4ANI/FOY3860GZLW4ANI.SMALL.jpg fuzzeecueball Paper Note turns sound into a 3D tangible paper waveform sculpture. The user records a message or sound which is then analyzed by the program and mapped into a waveform of 450 sample points. Each sample point is transformed into a paper disk with the size of the disk representing the volume of the ...
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Sun, 11 Mar 2012 09:10:20 PDT
Laser Cut Acrylic THINK Desk Sign http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Acrylic-THINK-Desk-Sign/
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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:34:30 PST
Featured Author: nemomatic http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-nemomatic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/AJYW/GYN8Z8TI/FNEAJYWGYN8Z8TI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/AJYW/GYN8Z8TI/FNEAJYWGYN8Z8TI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/AJYW/GYN8Z8TI/FNEAJYWGYN8Z8TI.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast Nemo Gould, better known on Instructables as nemomatic, is a kinetic sculptor who uses found objects to create his works. A larger collection of his work and more information about him is available at his website. Read on to learn a little bit about the intersection of Fine Art and Makers, not t...
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Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:40:57 PST