http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 20:37:21 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/lumigami/
lumigami - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/OR1N/H2MYM5XI/FSGOR1NH2MYM5XI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/OR1N/H2MYM5XI/FSGOR1NH2MYM5XI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/OR1N/H2MYM5XI/FSGOR1NH2MYM5XI.SMALL.jpg astridlubsen This is an origami tessellation with LEDs behind it. In this instructable you find how to fold it.  making the pattern The pattern can be redrawn in Rhino, Illustrator or another program that does vector lines. Make one segment and copy them as many times in the desired direction. Make hairlines,...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 16:05:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-drawn-picture-style-in-Gimp/
Hand drawn picture style in Gimp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/OTHM/H2MYDJS3/F4QOTHMH2MYDJS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/OTHM/H2MYDJS3/F4QOTHMH2MYDJS3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/OTHM/H2MYDJS3/F4QOTHMH2MYDJS3.SMALL.jpg techno guy So I stumbled across this cool way to style pictures after trying to make it look like a sketch on gimp. This instructable is an explanatory one about how you could also make this nice looking piece of art for your own with most if not all pictures. BTW, the first picture is me, the second picture i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 23:15:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Pub-6-The-N64-Logo/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/BV8O/H2G60HTG/FP6BV8OH2G60HTG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/BV8O/H2G60HTG/FP6BV8OH2G60HTG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/BV8O/H2G60HTG/FP6BV8OH2G60HTG.SMALL.jpg SHIFT! Get N or Get Out! Change the System! NINTENDO SIXTY- FOUUUUUUUUUR!! Although it makes me old, for many of us the Nintendo 64 was our first television connected gaming system.  One of my fondest memories with it is playing Super Smash Bros against my cousins when I was 7, getting my lower back side ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 22:16:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Plaque/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/3IIL/H1YOJB3I/F3G3IILH1YOJB3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/3IIL/H1YOJB3I/F3G3IILH1YOJB3I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/3IIL/H1YOJB3I/F3G3IILH1YOJB3I.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura I recently moved into a new house with my roommate/best friend Tanya. She really likes dinosaurs. I really like robots. We BOTH collect trinkets, antiques, and hoard eccentric art pieces (think gaudy gold, chickens, and florals). Because of our interests, we decided to name our house "The Robo-Dino ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 19:17:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-draw-a-lip/
How to draw a lip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/UMIT/H27LROF3/F3DUMITH27LROF3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/UMIT/H27LROF3/F3DUMITH27LROF3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/UMIT/H27LROF3/F3DUMITH27LROF3.SMALL.jpg zsilver Shown are the easy step by step online tutorial of How to draw a Lip. How to draw a Lip Learn How to draw a Lip with the best drawing tutorial online.
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 11:39:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/T-rex-Turn-almost-any-3d-shape-into-a-real-object/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/8PZ6/H1YOI4U2/F7Z8PZ6H1YOI4U2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/8PZ6/H1YOI4U2/F7Z8PZ6H1YOI4U2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/8PZ6/H1YOI4U2/F7Z8PZ6H1YOI4U2.SMALL.jpg propart First I want to apologise for not making a step by step instructable, but I didn't think it was necesary, considering that we used the same tehnique shown in my previous instructable "Turn almost any 3d shape into a real object"  that explained the Anubis project. Now we want to show you our new T-r...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 06:25:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Trading-Pursuits/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/35O7/H231Z677/FEE35O7H231Z677.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/35O7/H231Z677/FEE35O7H231Z677.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/35O7/H231Z677/FEE35O7H231Z677.SMALL.jpg trading93 Visit http://www.tradingpursuits.com/ today! Learn to Trade Stock Market & Share Trading Strategies. Trading courses for beginners trading shares, stocks, CFDs, covered calls with CFDs, forex.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 01:46:19 UTC 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/8GAH/H0URBXJ0/FFO8GAHH0URBXJ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/8GAH/H0URBXJ0/FFO8GAHH0URBXJ0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 17:34:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Pub-2-Digg-Logo-Army/
Paper Pub #2: Digg Logo Army - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/5IXK/H1IMP02K/F2T5IXKH1IMP02K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/5IXK/H1IMP02K/F2T5IXKH1IMP02K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 08:19:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-Custom-Sign-Board/
Creating a Custom Sign Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/1KKK/H1PIT6WI/FX61KKKH1PIT6WI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/1KKK/H1PIT6WI/FX61KKKH1PIT6WI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 02:45:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LoveBot-Robotty/
LoveBot Robotty - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/B91L/H1JU51ZH/F7SB91LH1JU51ZH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/B91L/H1JU51ZH/F7SB91LH1JU51ZH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/B91L/H1JU51ZH/F7SB91LH1JU51ZH.SMALL.jpg sarajay This instructable gives you a step by step on how to create a one of a kind robotty. All the parts I used to make this besides the electrical equipment came from my local art store, AC Moore.  By the end of the steps you should have your own LoveBot Robotty that can sense and replicate your own hea...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 06:57:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-Foam-Puppet-Part/
Soft Foam Puppet Part - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/5MMY/H1JUIDW3/F6S5MMYH1JUIDW3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/5MMY/H1JUIDW3/F6S5MMYH1JUIDW3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/5MMY/H1JUIDW3/F6S5MMYH1JUIDW3.SMALL.jpg Scotttland For puppets and prosthetic appliances, carved foam rubber tends to look like, well, carved foam rubber.  A properly sculpted and refined shape can be rendered in soft, flexible urethane foam in a relatively simple process utilizing basic mold making methods and materials.  The softer and more flexib...
By: Scotttland

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:00:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Bowser-Hunting-Trophy/
Making a Bowser Hunting Trophy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/FA18/H1JU3Q93/FWOFA18H1JU3Q93.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/FA18/H1JU3Q93/FWOFA18H1JU3Q93.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:59:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-Art-Photo/
Metal Art Photo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/TWBT/H1EN7834/FZ1TWBTH1EN7834.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/TWBT/H1EN7834/FZ1TWBTH1EN7834.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/TWBT/H1EN7834/FZ1TWBTH1EN7834.SMALL.jpg cfleis1 This Instructable shows you how to take a favorite photo or image and convert it to a large metal art hanging that can be used to decorate a wall, or used as a stencil to reproduce the image. Step 1: Find a photo or image The first step is to find a photo you want to use for your metal art.  Th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:23:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-draw-a-croissant/
How to draw a croissant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/2HFZ/H19RV8LD/FCG2HFZH19RV8LD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/2HFZ/H19RV8LD/FCG2HFZH19RV8LD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/2HFZ/H19RV8LD/FCG2HFZH19RV8LD.SMALL.jpg dmcrae1 Learn how to draw a tasty looking croissant in just 4 steps. This is a completely random drawing tutorial but meh, sometimes, randomness is good! Step 1 Begin by drawing your outline for the croissant. The image below illustrates the top portion of your croissant. It can almost be compared to a h...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:09:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Logo/
Making a Logo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/5CGJ/H1ENBWJC/FAL5CGJH1ENBWJC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/5CGJ/H1ENBWJC/FAL5CGJH1ENBWJC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/5CGJ/H1ENBWJC/FAL5CGJH1ENBWJC.SMALL.jpg Jam_Jam So for one of my instructables I have to make a logo for my animation class. hope you like it and heres a really easy way to make one for your self. step 1: So first thing your going to want to do is get some materials together and  that can inclued: -Paper -Scissors -Clay -Foam letters -Fabr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:42:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fireflies-in-a-wine-bottle/
Fireflies in a wine bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/2LOZ/H18FTJ8O/FU02LOZH18FTJ8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/2LOZ/H18FTJ8O/FU02LOZH18FTJ8O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/2LOZ/H18FTJ8O/FU02LOZH18FTJ8O.SMALL.jpg lmperkins This a modification of meenzal's Fireflies in a Jar instructuble which I thought was really awesome. I made a few as presents for friends and family and then wanted to try something a bit different. The plan was to cut the bottom off of a clear glass wine bottle, make a nice wood base for it and the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:16:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/hot-pocket-buckyball-shape/
hot pocket buckyball shape - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/VF56/H174GNM4/FB7VF56H174GNM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/VF56/H174GNM4/FB7VF56H174GNM4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/VF56/H174GNM4/FB7VF56H174GNM4.SMALL.jpg nerd7473 The first step is to make a strand of buckyballs# first step make a link of 6 balls# hexagon!!!! M#ake giant hexagon out of all 216 magnets and make sure it has a hole in the center. the tube the tube you have to connect two sides together# edge fold over the edge and connect it to the t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:17:22 UTC 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/CKPX/H15NKPOO/FF5CKPXH15NKPOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/CKPX/H15NKPOO/FF5CKPXH15NKPOO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:43:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-terminator-school-art-project/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/7LD7/H10H5EBQ/FJR7LD7H10H5EBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/7LD7/H10H5EBQ/FJR7LD7H10H5EBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/7LD7/H10H5EBQ/FJR7LD7H10H5EBQ.SMALL.jpg Key-Jsipowicz96 I made this a few years back from an aluminum roofing roll, which was about 20-30 bucks at the time.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:22:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Webcam-Motion-Capture-Use-a-Torch-As-A-Mouse/
Webcam Motion Capture/ Use a Torch As A Mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/O9AA/H0OJ1653/FYPO9AAH0OJ1653.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/O9AA/H0OJ1653/FYPO9AAH0OJ1653.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/O9AA/H0OJ1653/FYPO9AAH0OJ1653.SMALL.jpg oldladygrandma This Instructable will show you how to set up your webcam so that you can use a torch as a mouse. This will work better at night but you can still do it during the day. What you need: A webcam, Any webcam should work. A torch, if you don't have one you could try using a laser pointer or the fla...
By: oldladygrandma

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:45:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Photoshop-smoke-tutorial/
Photoshop smoke tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/CD4Z/H0KL0P9G/FGTCD4ZH0KL0P9G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/CD4Z/H0KL0P9G/FGTCD4ZH0KL0P9G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2012 02:09:45 UTC 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/JX1R/H0FLNRXZ/FPAJX1RH0FLNRXZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/JX1R/H0FLNRXZ/FPAJX1RH0FLNRXZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 07:26:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Marquetry-from-a-photo-Kaleidoscope-Algorit/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/R380/H0A00I3K/FUCR380H0A00I3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/R380/H0A00I3K/FUCR380H0A00I3K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 02:53:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Screen-Printing-without-Emulsion-laser-etch/
Photo Screen Printing Without Emulsion (laser etched) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/52I0/H0A0LBW9/F1D52I0H0A0LBW9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/52I0/H0A0LBW9/F1D52I0H0A0LBW9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/52I0/H0A0LBW9/F1D52I0H0A0LBW9.SMALL.jpg Scotttland Reproducing vector images for screen printing and stenciling is easy.  But photographs and other images requiring gradients are a bit more complicated and usually a task reserved for photo emulsion.   This Instructable will show you how to produce photographic stencils for use with a silk screen pre...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:15:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Guide-to-Learning-Adobe-Illustrators-Pen-To/
Quick Guide to Learning Adobe Illustrator's Pen Tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/RK26/H05NTB36/FVTRK26H05NTB36.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/RK26/H05NTB36/FVTRK26H05NTB36.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/RK26/H05NTB36/FVTRK26H05NTB36.SMALL.jpg TSSJ-ryan In this Instructable I will show some of the basic tips&tricks I have picked up to maximize the efficiency of Adobe Illustrator's Pen Tool. When I started using Illustrator, the Pen Tool was one of the most frustrating tools. After hours of messing around and finding many different tutorials, I have...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:10:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-HM-Hat-Box-Ghost-hat-box/
How to make a HM Hat Box Ghost hat box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/3IUO/GZUAG8RO/FK93IUOGZUAG8RO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/3IUO/GZUAG8RO/FK93IUOGZUAG8RO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/3IUO/GZUAG8RO/FK93IUOGZUAG8RO.SMALL.jpg hat_box_ghost You will need: ·         An old lamp shade ·         Cardboard bigger than the base and top of the lamp shade (I used foam board) ·         A exact-o knife ·         A light ·         a see through cloth that you could see through when a light shined through ·         and the head you...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:21:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mindflex-Duel-Bluetooth-Arduino-FIO-Hack/
Mindflex Duel Bluetooth Arduino FIO Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/7QW7/GZLW993O/FYQ7QW7GZLW993O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/7QW7/GZLW993O/FYQ7QW7GZLW993O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/7QW7/GZLW993O/FYQ7QW7GZLW993O.SMALL.jpg mbmosher Howdy Folks, I know there's a wealth of information on how to hack the Mindflex and Force Trainer game headset to access the EEG data they send out, so I am going to keep this brief, and try to make two points.  If you are familiar with Arduino and soldering, this is a very easy hack. First, I had...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:19:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Note-A-Tangible-Paper-Waveform/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/3860/GZLW4ANI/FOY3860GZLW4ANI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/3860/GZLW4ANI/FOY3860GZLW4ANI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:10:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Nail-Mation/
A-Nail-Mation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/2VTX/H0OIZRRS/FYY2VTXH0OIZRRS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/2VTX/H0OIZRRS/FYY2VTXH0OIZRRS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/2VTX/H0OIZRRS/FYY2VTXH0OIZRRS.SMALL.jpg Jam_Jam So i was thinking of a new animation idea for my class and this is what i came up with. i know it's a little choppy but i like it. hope you guys do to. Step 1 Ok for this animation you will need: -nail polish -dotting tools or a bobbypin -fakenails -nail polish remover Step 2 ok so start ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 01:08:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Joseph-Kony-Stencil/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/8B5G/GZISQOPR/FXW8B5GGZISQOPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/8B5G/GZISQOPR/FXW8B5GGZISQOPR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/8B5G/GZISQOPR/FXW8B5GGZISQOPR.SMALL.jpg wowdude How to make a stencil for graffiti, in this case, of Ugandan Guerrilla Leader Joseph Kony. If you do not who Kony is, please watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4MnpzG5Sqc. Sorry for the bad quality, this video was made with a potato. It was one yummy potato. Joseph Kony 2012 Stencil jpg file d...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:42:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Draw-Your-Own-Cartoon-Characters/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/MY8V/GZACJA81/FL7MY8VGZACJA81.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/MY8V/GZACJA81/FL7MY8VGZACJA81.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/MY8V/GZACJA81/FL7MY8VGZACJA81.SMALL.jpg ursula1018 Do you want to pick up a cool, artistic hobby? If you answered yes, then watch this video to learn how to draw your own cartoon characters. Materials: Paper, Pencil, a good eraser, and a lot of enthusiasm! Steps: Watch video, learn, and have FUN!!!
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 02:49:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-and-build-an-architects-model/
Design and build an architects model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/H34Q/GZ6T0QKZ/FNQH34QGZ6T0QKZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/H34Q/GZ6T0QKZ/FNQH34QGZ6T0QKZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/H34Q/GZ6T0QKZ/FNQH34QGZ6T0QKZ.SMALL.jpg rog8811 I Manage an educational nature reserve that has a number of old wooden buildings that are well past their sell by dates. I was asked to design a new field centre using off the shelf wooden building sections, modified to suit our needs. What follows is the process of designing the buildings on the c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Mar 2012 13:09:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Serpent-Twins/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/ZQTX/GYVDJNAS/FGKZQTXGYVDJNAS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/ZQTX/GYVDJNAS/FGKZQTXGYVDJNAS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/ZQTX/GYVDJNAS/FGKZQTXGYVDJNAS.SMALL.jpg jonsarriugarte Photo's of our Build www.serpenttwins.com BWC tail build
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:43:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-colored-sugar/
Sandwiches, Make your own colored sugar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/UJG9/GZ38JDL0/FZDUJG9GZ38JDL0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/UJG9/GZ38JDL0/FZDUJG9GZ38JDL0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/UJG9/GZ38JDL0/FZDUJG9GZ38JDL0.SMALL.jpg breumer Make your own colored sugar Sandwich , Put some drops of food coloring in the Sugar Sandwich , Put some drops of food coloring in the Sugar Let the colored sugar dry Let the colored sugar dry  And then let your creativity on the run ! And then let your creativity on the run !
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:55:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Instructables-Geodesic-Sphere/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/H7TZ/GYVDJ591/FHCH7TZGYVDJ591.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/H7TZ/GYVDJ591/FHCH7TZGYVDJ591.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/H7TZ/GYVDJ591/FHCH7TZGYVDJ591.SMALL.jpg GregoriNiculitcheff I made it at Techshop
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:04:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Acrylic-THINK-Desk-Sign/
Laser Cut Acrylic THINK Desk Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/HH5P/GYVDIIL4/F9FHH5PGYVDIIL4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/HH5P/GYVDIIL4/F9FHH5PGYVDIIL4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/HH5P/GYVDIIL4/F9FHH5PGYVDIIL4.SMALL.jpg talk2bruce I've always liked Thomas J. Watson's quote "All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think" so I thought I'd make a laser cut acrylic desk sign with the word "THINK".  To create the sign, I used CorelDraw to draw the outlines of the letters, surrounded them ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:34:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Recrating-An-Ancient-Roman-Plate/
Using 3d Scanning, Modelling and Printing to accurately Recreate An Ancient Roman Plate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/50AX/GYQESWT7/FDT50AXGYQESWT7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/50AX/GYQESWT7/FDT50AXGYQESWT7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/50AX/GYQESWT7/FDT50AXGYQESWT7.SMALL.jpg 1boydy This is a project I've been working on recently in which we ultimately plan to recreate an ancient roman plate to accurate scale. The project started as an attempt to verify wether or not a fragment of a roman plate came from a dish larger than any found before. We are still awaiting confirmation o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:33:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Things-Fall-Apart-Projects/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/WFPN/GYN8W5R8/FA3WFPNGYN8W5R8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/WFPN/GYN8W5R8/FA3WFPNGYN8W5R8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/WFPN/GYN8W5R8/FA3WFPNGYN8W5R8.SMALL.jpg GretaG The "Things Fall Apart" project could be modified to fit a lesson on any book.  The basic idea is that the students were introduced to different themes and symbols in a book through hands on and creative projects.  The projects were kicked off by me explaining what each "job" was to be.  The student...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:35:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-nemomatic/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/AJYW/GYN8Z8TI/FNEAJYWGYN8Z8TI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/AJYW/GYN8Z8TI/FNEAJYWGYN8Z8TI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 to me...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:40:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-draw-a-rose-step-by-step-try-it-yourself-/
How to color in a rose step by step . - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/RJIG/GYJXYJUX/F1PRJIGGYJXYJUX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/RJIG/GYJXYJUX/F1PRJIGGYJXYJUX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/RJIG/GYJXYJUX/F1PRJIGGYJXYJUX.SMALL.jpg breumer Print the drawing ,draw the rose and ad color ;) lay by lay 
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:16:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Straw-sculpture/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/BR9E/GYEUBFGU/FWOBR9EGYEUBFGU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/BR9E/GYEUBFGU/FWOBR9EGYEUBFGU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/BR9E/GYEUBFGU/FWOBR9EGYEUBFGU.SMALL.jpg cappart Geodesic Straw Sculpture: An Alternative Lesson Plan for Curriculum Flexibility and Cross Curriculum integration
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 16:53:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Win-Hulk-Fan-Bag-Project/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/NKI9/GYC4EH9N/F39NKI9GYC4EH9N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/NKI9/GYC4EH9N/F39NKI9GYC4EH9N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/NKI9/GYC4EH9N/F39NKI9GYC4EH9N.SMALL.jpg psylander A really quick instructable (amazingly untechy) for those of you who have Hulk/Bill Bixby fans in your family or amongst your close friends. For this instructable, all you require is a similar style bag to one (of the many, as he used rucksacks, holdalls, etc during the show) that Bill Bixby used d...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:12:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-almost-any-3d-shape-into-a-real-object/
Turn almost any 3d shape into a real object - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/XCZN/GY4RFY00/FG7XCZNGY4RFY00.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/XCZN/GY4RFY00/FG7XCZNGY4RFY00.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/XCZN/GY4RFY00/FG7XCZNGY4RFY00.SMALL.jpg propart I'm going to show you guys how to turn almost any 3d shape you have into a real object. I used a regular hot wire cnc. The hot wire cnc is that computer controlled machine that cuts letters out of eps or xps foam. I actually saw an instructable on this site about making a cheap hot wire cnc. Adding ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Feb 2012 22:44:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/If-I-Could-Be-Anything-Using-Paint-with-story-wr/
If I Could Be Anything - Using Paint with story writing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/BGG1/GXUZEMT2/F8ABGG1GXUZEMT2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/BGG1/GXUZEMT2/F8ABGG1GXUZEMT2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/BGG1/GXUZEMT2/F8ABGG1GXUZEMT2.SMALL.jpg cosmic_dee Attention Elementary Teachers!! Teach your students how to use the graphic program Paint to accompany their imaginative story writing using digital photos. Integrate Language Arts with Technology! Everytime I do this lesson with my students, they love it! It also aids particular students with fine...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:04:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Mouth-Foaming-Effect/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/HNPW/GXUZMOFN/FGSHNPWGXUZMOFN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/HNPW/GXUZMOFN/FGSHNPWGXUZMOFN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/HNPW/GXUZMOFN/FGSHNPWGXUZMOFN.SMALL.jpg bagrisham How to make a simple mouth foaming effect for your short or feature length films for cheap. Please leave a comment, rate, and subscribe.
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:29:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-your-own-logo-and-make-a-painting-stencil/
Design your own logo and make a painting stencil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/1PR2/GRFMVMFP/F111PR2GRFMVMFP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/1PR2/GRFMVMFP/F111PR2GRFMVMFP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/1PR2/GRFMVMFP/F111PR2GRFMVMFP.SMALL.jpg LifeWarrior Lasers and plotters can be expensive! For most of us we would love to have the use of one, it just really isn't an economical choice for the average home user. So how do I get a professional looking permanent stencil for marketing my logo that I can transfer to anything. Stenciling is a great art ar...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:35:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Create-Coupons-in-Adobe-InDesign-CS5/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/9CGT/GXL5ORRK/FV49CGTGXL5ORRK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/9CGT/GXL5ORRK/FV49CGTGXL5ORRK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/9CGT/GXL5ORRK/FV49CGTGXL5ORRK.SMALL.jpg stanleyparrish In this video tutorial you will learn how to create coupons in Adobe InDesign like the ones you see in those direct mail advertisements. Enjoy! Thanks for watching.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:06:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Acrylic-TARDIS/
Laser Cut Acrylic TARDIS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/L8UQ/GXFXON1R/FZ2L8UQGXFXON1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/L8UQ/GXFXON1R/FZ2L8UQGXFXON1R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/L8UQ/GXFXON1R/FZ2L8UQGXFXON1R.SMALL.jpg talk2bruce I'm a big Doctor Who fan and I've always wanted to own a TARDIS.  My maker skills aren't good enough to build a real one or a large scale model so instead I decided to settle for making a small TARDIS ornament that can be displayed in several ways: just as a simple ornament, or one with a fading lig...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:47:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Tensegrity-Puzzle/
Easy Tensegrity Puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/X38C/GXDWOT4S/FHWX38CGXDWOT4S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/X38C/GXDWOT4S/FHWX38CGXDWOT4S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/X38C/GXDWOT4S/FHWX38CGXDWOT4S.SMALL.jpg fxlab I first saw this in a Make Video Podcast by Bre Pettis, so I thought I would share it with the world.  Stuff you need - 3 straws (or 6 very short straws) - 6 small rubber bands - 6 normal sized rubber bands - a pair of scissors Cut down to size 1. Cut each straw in half (try not to bend them) 2...
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