http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 13:58:13 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Hoffman-Apparatus-for-pure-hydrogen-gas/
Hoffman Apparatus for pure hydrogen gas - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/UJZ9/H2MYHA5I/FFGUJZ9H2MYHA5I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/UJZ9/H2MYHA5I/FFGUJZ9H2MYHA5I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/UJZ9/H2MYHA5I/FFGUJZ9H2MYHA5I.SMALL.jpg squiggy2 I’m sick of hydrocarbons. There are way better gasses out there that do the same job. Did you know – the original engine by Rudolf Diesel was made to run on peanut oil, and the original T-model Ford was designed for ethanol fuel? Anyway, enough of that. Before I can think about alternative automobil...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 06:30:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Plastic/
Homemade Plastic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/BCRI/F11S8QE9/FSQBCRIF11S8QE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/BCRI/F11S8QE9/FSQBCRIF11S8QE9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/BCRI/F11S8QE9/FSQBCRIF11S8QE9.SMALL.jpg Coffeebot This is a quick and simple method for making your own general-purpose plastic. The constituent ingredients are milk and vinegar. That's it. The total cost is less than $10, possibly less than $5 if you can get a good deal. The plastic is moldable, and has a consistency of soggy cheese (I certainly ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2007 17:26:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turning-a-Pressure-Cooker-Into-an-Oil-Still/
Turning a Pressure Cooker Into an Oil Still - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/EVTF/H1YONGSY/F5UEVTFH1YONGSY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/EVTF/H1YONGSY/F5UEVTFH1YONGSY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/EVTF/H1YONGSY/F5UEVTFH1YONGSY.SMALL.jpg grettaschmetta Steam Distillation is a method that can be used for extracting oils from plant materials. In this type of oil distillation process, the essential volatile plant oils are carried by the steam through a coil where it condenses. This liquid made up of plant oils and water can then be separated. Comme...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 11:19:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Be-a-Romantic-Scientist%3a-Distill-your-own-perfume-/
Be a Romantic Scientist: Distill your own perfume oil. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/JE4G/S9BEXCFIYBS/FKHJE4GS9BEXCFIYBS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/JE4G/S9BEXCFIYBS/FKHJE4GS9BEXCFIYBS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/JE4G/S9BEXCFIYBS/FKHJE4GS9BEXCFIYBS.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Perfume is often seen as a last-minute gift that requires little thought. But what if you made your own, unique scents? Materials needed You will need a vessel to heat water in, a source of heat, gauze or muslin, thread, a delivery tube, a receiving vessel and ice. You will also need a pretty b...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Feb 2007 13:37:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Quantum-Dots-Cadmium-Selenide-Type/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/04N2/H1Y0BL9G/F6204N2H1Y0BL9G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/04N2/H1Y0BL9G/F6204N2H1Y0BL9G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/04N2/H1Y0BL9G/F6204N2H1Y0BL9G.SMALL.jpg NurdRage In this video we make cadmium selenide quantum dots. WARNING: This experiment uses toxic and carcinogenic reagents and directly handles extremely hot liquids. Gloves, protective clothing and a fume hood should be used. This should be performed by, or under the direct supervision of, an experienced ...
By: NurdRage

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 16:48:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Fire-With-Ice!/
Making Fire With Ice! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/SDKG/T4KEP27XMAS/FOZSDKGT4KEP27XMAS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/SDKG/T4KEP27XMAS/FOZSDKGT4KEP27XMAS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/SDKG/T4KEP27XMAS/FOZSDKGT4KEP27XMAS.SMALL.jpg Matin Use clear lake, pond ice or try boiling water for 3 minutes let the water cool; then boil for 3 minutes again and let cool to remove gas. Create a foil container 2" deep and freeze slowly. Or buy a clear block of ice. To make fire, the ice must be clear.Look at the bottom of http://primitiveways.com...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:07:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Popsicle-Stick-Bridge/
Popsicle Stick Bridge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/RSKP/FT7PUCE9/FEJRSKPFT7PUCE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/RSKP/FT7PUCE9/FEJRSKPFT7PUCE9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/RSKP/FT7PUCE9/FEJRSKPFT7PUCE9.SMALL.jpg drinkmorecoffee The popsicle stick bridge is a classic science demonstration and competition. Every year many students world-wide build bridges made soley from popsicle sticks and glue, to see which designs can hold the most weight.We built one, using maybe 140 sticks, give or take a few. Not expecting it to hold m...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:52:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-worlds-best-paper-airplane.-The-world-length-r/
The worlds best paper airplane. The world length record is 102 feet! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/NRT4/FDLVOXB9/FGENRT4FDLVOXB9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/NRT4/FDLVOXB9/FGENRT4FDLVOXB9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/NRT4/FDLVOXB9/FGENRT4FDLVOXB9.SMALL.jpg struckbyanarrow this plane is ultimately my favorite paper airplane. its cool, fast, and far flying.Try throwing it off a jungle gym at your nearest park. Just bear in mind that you might not see it again. also this plane is perfect to fit in any pocket comfortably! collect your paper on this plane you can use a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:15:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10000-rpm-ping-pong-ball/
10,000 rpm ping-pong ball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/9IQA/H19RUZ89/F1N9IQAH19RUZ89.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/9IQA/H19RUZ89/F1N9IQAH19RUZ89.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/9IQA/H19RUZ89/F1N9IQAH19RUZ89.SMALL.gif makendo I use cryogens in chemistry demos, and quick safe easy examples with zero clean-up are always welcome. I'd found about this one - the spinning ping-pong ball - through YouTube. The video has had over 2 million views, but I was underwhelmed - a slowly rotating and gently steaming ping-pong ball is ha...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:46:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Naked-Eggs-Shell-less-Eggs/
Naked Eggs (Shell less Eggs) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/Z07V/H0OJ0TAN/F8UZ07VH0OJ0TAN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/Z07V/H0OJ0TAN/F8UZ07VH0OJ0TAN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/Z07V/H0OJ0TAN/F8UZ07VH0OJ0TAN.SMALL.jpg sillymommy Sometimes while an egg is being created by a bird, the step for making the hard outer shell is skipped, thus creating a shell less egg.  A Shell less or naked egg is soft, squishy and feels almost rubbery. I will show you how to make your own shell less egg using vinegar and a chicken egg. Equip...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 11:43:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arm-y-Ant-farm-v10-stay-in-touch-with-your-co/
"Arm-y" Ant farm v1.0 - stay in touch with your colony - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/XWR4/GWF65DQE/F8HXWR4GWF65DQE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/XWR4/GWF65DQE/F8HXWR4GWF65DQE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/XWR4/GWF65DQE/F8HXWR4GWF65DQE.SMALL.jpg blorgggg Intro and Theory In my research and design, I need to study the behaviors of insects, particularly bees and ants. There are many methods for learning about the actions and procedures of these other forms of life. You can read books and journals, analyze video footage, and even perform experiments. T...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:41:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wave-Viewer-A-Mechanical-Oscilloscope/
Wave Viewer - A Mechanical Oscilloscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/RUL3/GYZNVOBT/F5NRUL3GYZNVOBT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/RUL3/GYZNVOBT/F5NRUL3GYZNVOBT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/RUL3/GYZNVOBT/F5NRUL3GYZNVOBT.SMALL.jpg ChrisMentrek What It Is:  This "wave viewer" creates a zoetrope-style effect that lets students see a snapshot of the waves on a vibrating string. Learning Objectives:  A kid-powered, mechanical oscilloscope helps students explore wave phenomena.  Younger students can get a feel for the concepts of waveforms, f...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:44:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/12-improvements-for-a-cheap-telescope/
12 improvements for a cheap telescope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/7DGR/GYVDIU4E/FEV7DGRGYVDIU4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/7DGR/GYVDIU4E/FEV7DGRGYVDIU4E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/7DGR/GYVDIU4E/FEV7DGRGYVDIU4E.SMALL.jpg tholopotami A cheap telescope can discourage anyone from pursuing the astronomy hobby. Usually the effect of lowering the price of a scope is associated with compromising its performance. In many cases  the vendor includes additional features that intend to attract the buyer and have no real value.  The point ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:12:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Downwind-Faster-Than-The-Wind-Cart/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/5UEL/GYVDIXHF/FFC5UELGYVDIXHF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/5UEL/GYVDIXHF/FFC5UELGYVDIXHF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/5UEL/GYVDIXHF/FFC5UELGYVDIXHF.SMALL.gif wiredcav This instructable will take you through the construction of a working model of the wind powered cart that answers the question that sparked so much controversy across dozens of internet forums.  It resulted in tens of thousands of posts of heated debates, on-line and print articles in Make, Popular ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:51:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Penny-and-Nickel-Battery/
Penny and Nickel Battery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/15NK/J01EZBF8OP1/FRN15NKJ01EZBF8OP1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/15NK/J01EZBF8OP1/FRN15NKJ01EZBF8OP1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/15NK/J01EZBF8OP1/FRN15NKJ01EZBF8OP1.SMALL.jpg Brennn10 This instructable is a battery made of pennies, salt water, and nickels. It produces voltage much like a battery, but you use pennies and nickels instead. It is a fun project for those pennies and nickels you don't wish to use anymore. Most of us don't usually go to the coinstars, and our change ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2007 12:08:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Van-de-Graaff-Generator-made-from-junk/
Van de Graaff Generator made from junk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/FNKY/LPZEZ7BE77S/FOYFNKYLPZEZ7BE77S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/FNKY/LPZEZ7BE77S/FOYFNKYLPZEZ7BE77S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/FNKY/LPZEZ7BE77S/FOYFNKYLPZEZ7BE77S.SMALL.jpg Sedgewick17 This is instructions on how I built a Van de Graaff generator from junk lying about my house.(And I do mean junk.) parts Okay, the first thing you will want to do is gather all of the necessary parts. They include 1 pencil with ereaser, two dried out old click pen parts, a piece of 8in. long PVC ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:24:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gel-electrophoresis-system-mini/
Gel electrophoresis system (mini) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/0K9P/GQKLPCIB/FSJ0K9PGQKLPCIB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/0K9P/GQKLPCIB/FSJ0K9PGQKLPCIB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/0K9P/GQKLPCIB/FSJ0K9PGQKLPCIB.SMALL.jpg jorodeo Instructables tutorial for making a mini-gel electrophoresis system for DNA analysis. Gel electrophoresis systems are essential tools for any molecular biology research, but are often expensive to buy. The total cost of making this DIY system is around $50-$80, depending on where you source the lase...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:03:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Improved-Simple-Tesla-Coil/
The Improved Simple Tesla Coil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/RTNJ/GYN8Z8RS/FR7RTNJGYN8Z8RS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/RTNJ/GYN8Z8RS/FR7RTNJGYN8Z8RS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/RTNJ/GYN8Z8RS/FR7RTNJGYN8Z8RS.SMALL.jpg MistaStokes After finally finding some good sources on Tesla Coils, I set off to see how well built my previous instructable, "The Simple Tesla Coil" was. My findings were grim, it was performing terribly considering that the transformer draws in 990 watts. So I set out to change that. I would recommend that yo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:25:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-Iridium-to-get-her-to-say-Yes/
How to use Iridium to get her to say "Yes!" this Valentine's Day - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/B2Q4/GYH33F1S/FAVB2Q4GYH33F1S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/B2Q4/GYH33F1S/FAVB2Q4GYH33F1S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/B2Q4/GYH33F1S/FAVB2Q4GYH33F1S.SMALL.jpg ekim Imagine this conversation: "We had been out walking, just after the sun set, and were sitting on a park bench looking at the stars.  It was a beautiful night.  After a while, he said 'I wonder if we'll see any shooting stars tonight.'  Then, he asked me what I would wish for if I saw one.  I think I...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:52:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Catch-a-snow-flake-and-keep-it-forever/
Catch a snow flake and keep it forever - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/BWSH/GYE873MB/FF6BWSHGYE873MB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/BWSH/GYE873MB/FF6BWSHGYE873MB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/BWSH/GYE873MB/FF6BWSHGYE873MB.SMALL.jpg duckef In this instuctable I will tell you how to catch a snowflake and keep it forever. This instructable is for the Snow challenge. Please vote. Gather Items Items needed: Snowfall. A Glass slide. A Cover slip. A Piece of cardboard. Glue. Tweezers. Put items in freezer Place the glass slide, clov...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:27:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/the-algae-experiment-How-to-build-your-own-algae-/
the algae experiment: How to build your own algae photo-bioreactor. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/SRT6/GXEZCIDY/FTESRT6GXEZCIDY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/SRT6/GXEZCIDY/FTESRT6GXEZCIDY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/SRT6/GXEZCIDY/FTESRT6GXEZCIDY.SMALL.jpg m0uch In this instructable we will go over how to construct an at-home version of a photo-bioreactor which will use solar energy and artificial lighting with carbon dioxide to produce algae biomass. The aim of this project is to create an model which harbors an ecosystem fit to help us escape a fossil fu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:45:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Potassium-Metal/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/SA0W/GWPDT2Q9/FUPSA0WGWPDT2Q9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/SA0W/GWPDT2Q9/FUPSA0WGWPDT2Q9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/SA0W/GWPDT2Q9/FUPSA0WGWPDT2Q9.SMALL.jpg NurdRage We make potassium metal using a lesser known chemical approach of reduction with magnesium. Warning: Making potassium is extremely dangerous. Full fire safety protocols must be in place including protective clothing, goggles and face shields. Burning potassium cannot be extinguished by conventional...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:23:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Obtain-and-Extract-Americium/
How to Obtain and Extract Americium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/O32J/GWF6ECQZ/FMAO32JGWF6ECQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/O32J/GWF6ECQZ/FMAO32JGWF6ECQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/O32J/GWF6ECQZ/FMAO32JGWF6ECQZ.SMALL.jpg Mr.Science Projects This instructible shows how to obtain and extract Americium,have fun :) How to Obtain and Extract Americium Inside inexpensive smoke alarms is a tiny amount of the radioactive element Americium. The isotope used, americium 241, has a half life of 452 years. Since americium 241 decays into the muc...
By: Mr.Science Projects

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:05:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Minute-DIY-Motor/
5 Minute DIY Motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/LOFP/GW88TV5Y/FUELOFPGW88TV5Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/LOFP/GW88TV5Y/FUELOFPGW88TV5Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/LOFP/GW88TV5Y/FUELOFPGW88TV5Y.SMALL.jpg blinkyblinky When I make a project, there are four things I look for. Low cost: If the project is going to cost me a million dollars (exaggerated a little bit) I won't make it.  Easily accessible materials: If the materials are impossible to find (unless it is a really, really cool project) I most likel...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:43:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/UV-Transilluminator/
UV Transilluminator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/M78O/GVVOYS6X/FNCM78OGVVOYS6X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/M78O/GVVOYS6X/FNCM78OGVVOYS6X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/M78O/GVVOYS6X/FNCM78OGVVOYS6X.SMALL.jpg jorodeo UV-transilluminators are used in molecular biology labs to view DNA (or RNA) that has been separated by electrophoresis through an agarose gel. During or immediately after electrophoresis, the agarose gel is stained with a fluorescent dye which binds to nucleic acid. Exposing the stained gel to a UV...
By: jorodeo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2011 16:31:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bottle-Light-Bulb-AKA-Bacardi-Bulb/
Bottle Light Bulb AKA Bacardi Bulb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/HJ6H/GVOX0SBI/F3RHJ6HGVOX0SBI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/HJ6H/GVOX0SBI/F3RHJ6HGVOX0SBI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/HJ6H/GVOX0SBI/F3RHJ6HGVOX0SBI.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian This will show you how to turn an ordinary bottle into a light bulb. This is an experiment and there may be flaws but that is all part of the learning process. I used a Bacardi bottle for the bulb but any glass bottle will do, This in not a LED instructable. This is a direct response to the death...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 22:11:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ornithopter/
Ornithopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/R6JQ/FT7PLBV9/FGLR6JQFT7PLBV9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/R6JQ/FT7PLBV9/FGLR6JQFT7PLBV9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/R6JQ/FT7PLBV9/FGLR6JQFT7PLBV9.SMALL.jpg Emsaid Here's how to make an ornithopter powered by a rubber band. You will need the following: (All my measurements are in inches.) Wood: (Balsa works well, but i used coffee stirring sticks) 2 x 1 in. 2 x 1 1/2 in. 1x 2 1/2 in. 3 x 3 1/2 in. 1 x 4 1/2 in. 2x 5 in. Wire: (paper clips work well) 1 x ...
By: Emsaid

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:46:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cloud-in-a-Bottle/
Cloud in a Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/8NVO/GVSETC4R/FE78NVOGVSETC4R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/8NVO/GVSETC4R/FE78NVOGVSETC4R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/8NVO/GVSETC4R/FE78NVOGVSETC4R.SMALL.jpg Nanovirus Hello everyone! I'm sure you've all wondered how clouds are made and if you can make them yourself. Well, Now you can! With only simple materials and processes you can recreate this elemental marvel in your own home and I will show you how! I hope you enjoy :) Gather Materials All you will need...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 14:21:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Vortex-in-a-Bottle/
How to Make a Vortex in a Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/BXNW/GVOW4WIM/FOQBXNWGVOW4WIM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/BXNW/GVOW4WIM/FOQBXNWGVOW4WIM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/BXNW/GVOW4WIM/FOQBXNWGVOW4WIM.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall We have had one of these around the house for years.  Our grandchildren, of all ages, love to watch the water swirl from the top bottle to the bottom bottle.  Our 2 ½ year old grandson would bring it to one of us, to have us swirl it, over and over again.  The first time I saw this principle used in...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Dec 2011 19:37:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Asymmetrical-Capacitor-Thrusters-the-Biefeld-Brow/
Asymmetrical Capacitor Thrusters: the Biefeld-Brown Effect - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/4FUN/GVHH2BUS/F5J4FUNGVHH2BUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/4FUN/GVHH2BUS/F5J4FUNGVHH2BUS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/4FUN/GVHH2BUS/F5J4FUNGVHH2BUS.SMALL.jpg Mr. Apol Back in the 1920s, a young man named Thomas Townsend Brown discovered that if he charged a capacitor with high voltage direct current, the capacitor would exhibit thrust in the direction of the + positive electrode. Off and on for the rest of his life (he died in 1985) he worked on these devices, ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:36:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Luminol-From-Domestically-Available-Chemicals-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/2BOB/GVIYJPV1/F332BOBGVIYJPV1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/2BOB/GVIYJPV1/F332BOBGVIYJPV1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/2BOB/GVIYJPV1/F332BOBGVIYJPV1.SMALL.jpg NurdRage In this video we make luminol from domestically available chemicals. WARNING: The process pretty complicated and dangerous at parts and so should only performed by, or under the direct supervision of, an experienced chemist. First we obtain diethylhexyl phthalate by refluxing 50g of finely cut vin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:38:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lighted-Newtons-Cradle/
Lighted Newton's Cradle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/IR6K/GV0L5PLZ/FI9IR6KGV0L5PLZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/IR6K/GV0L5PLZ/FI9IR6KGV0L5PLZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/IR6K/GV0L5PLZ/FI9IR6KGV0L5PLZ.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian OK I'll admit this one is a tricky build. It is all in the alignment and requires quite a bit of patience to get it right. Yes mine is not perfect... Yet!!! Needs more work on the alignment of the balls! Materials You will need 5 glass marbles about 1 inch in diameter. 1/8 inch brass welding ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:01:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-%22make%22-plastic/
How to "make" plastic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/NNXF/F5Y3TPF2/FR8NNXFF5Y3TPF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/NNXF/F5Y3TPF2/FR8NNXFF5Y3TPF2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/NNXF/F5Y3TPF2/FR8NNXFF5Y3TPF2.SMALL.jpg エル I have always searched for a quick and simple way to make plastic. I have tried many but the one in this instructable the best I have found. It uses materials that you probably already have in your house, it is fun to do and can be completed within minutes. I hope you will enjoy doing this instruct...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2007 18:52:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5-minute-DNA-Extraction-in-a-Shot-Glass/
5 minute DNA Extraction in a Shot Glass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/M4XB/FN49WUZL/FMBM4XBFN49WUZL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/M4XB/FN49WUZL/FMBM4XBFN49WUZL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/M4XB/FN49WUZL/FMBM4XBFN49WUZL.SMALL.jpg macowell Despite its exotic-sounding name, DNA is ubiquitous - it can be found in every cell of every living thing and almost everywhere on the planet. Nonetheless, we rarely come face-to-face with the molecule itself - and it's not because DNA is difficult to find or isolate! In this instructable, we'll s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:58:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Simple-Tesla-Coil/
The Simple Tesla Coil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/4PVA/GUKZRGX7/FWA4PVAGUKZRGX7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/4PVA/GUKZRGX7/FWA4PVAGUKZRGX7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/4PVA/GUKZRGX7/FWA4PVAGUKZRGX7.SMALL.jpg MistaStokes This is a guide on how to build a medium sized Tesla coil. I built this one from parts I had laying around, all I had to buy was magnet wire, in all I spent less than $30! For those building their first coil, I would not suggest using this a standalone source of instructions. This is my first coil,...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:28:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EMG-Biofeedback/
EMG Biofeedback - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/S9IH/GUEONAUD/F3RS9IHGUEONAUD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/S9IH/GUEONAUD/F3RS9IHGUEONAUD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/S9IH/GUEONAUD/F3RS9IHGUEONAUD.SMALL.jpg randofo This biofeedback setup uses an EMG sensor to represent muscle tension as a series of beeps and allows you to train your body to adjust muscle tension at will. In short, the more tense you are, the faster the beeps become, and the more relaxed, the slower. Using this device you can learn how to regu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:28:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Ways-to-Alter-Consciousness-Without-Drugs/
10 Ways to Alter Your Consciousness Without Drugs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/718F/GUEN7OJG/FN5718FGUEN7OJG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/718F/GUEN7OJG/FN5718FGUEN7OJG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/718F/GUEN7OJG/FN5718FGUEN7OJG.SMALL.jpg randofo I'm typically not one for altered states of consciousness. I don't do drugs. I've never been drunk. In fact, the only time I can claim to have been synthetically high was when, against my will, I was injected with Fentanyl moments before being put under for surgery (and that high was not a pleasant...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:57:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Rubber-Band-Heat-Engine/
How to Build a Rubber Band Heat Engine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/ASCC/GU4MCIL1/FYTASCCGU4MCIL1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/ASCC/GU4MCIL1/FYTASCCGU4MCIL1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/ASCC/GU4MCIL1/FYTASCCGU4MCIL1.SMALL.jpg rcgroves Hello Everybody! Have you ever wanted to impress your friends with a cool physics project? Well you're in luck!! My instructable will teach you how to build the simplest kind of heat engine. This instructable is a cheap (roughly $20 cost) and a simple idea to build for a basic physics demonstratio...
By: rcgroves

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:06:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rochelle-Salt/
Rochelle Salt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/4YXK/GUAZQU51/FVD4YXKGUAZQU51.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/4YXK/GUAZQU51/FVD4YXKGUAZQU51.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/4YXK/GUAZQU51/FVD4YXKGUAZQU51.SMALL.jpg emdaniels Piezoelectricity is the charge that accumulates in solid materials in response to applied mechanical stress. Substances that exhibit piezoelectric properties to a greater or lesser extent are crystals (Tourmaline, Quartz, Topaz, Rochelle salt and sugar cane), certain ceramics and biological matter s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:24:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Lab-Quality-Distillation-Apparatus/
Build a Lab Quality (ish) Distillation Apparatus. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/71N0/GU63Y2HT/FTB71N0GU63Y2HT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/71N0/GU63Y2HT/FTB71N0GU63Y2HT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/71N0/GU63Y2HT/FTB71N0GU63Y2HT.SMALL.jpg aeternusjunk There are a few Instructables out there on how to create stills for various purposes. Usually these include a large amount of small diameter, flexible copper refrigerator tubing. While these stills can be quite effective, there is just something a little hokey about them. Especially the part where ...
By: aeternusjunk

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:10:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pumpkin-Battery/
Pumpkin Battery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/0NF4/GTV9WJKB/FCQ0NF4GTV9WJKB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/0NF4/GTV9WJKB/FCQ0NF4GTV9WJKB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/0NF4/GTV9WJKB/FCQ0NF4GTV9WJKB.SMALL.jpg emdaniels Here is a fun food hack I did over the weekend that is a useful alternative to lighting jack o' lanterns with candles or traditional batteries on Halloween. It could also double as a center piece for the fall and is easily made with common household items. You'll need miniature pumpkins (I used Bab...
By: emdaniels

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:55:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Machining-a-Mini-Tesla-Turbine-from-Cardboard/
Machining a Mini Tesla Turbine from Cardboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/QMSS/GTPZRO7E/FKEQMSSGTPZRO7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/QMSS/GTPZRO7E/FKEQMSSGTPZRO7E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/QMSS/GTPZRO7E/FKEQMSSGTPZRO7E.SMALL.jpg brazilero2008
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:43:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-Vehicle/
Solar powered Reverse Trike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/6Y8K/GQYGKK1L/FEA6Y8KGQYGKK1L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/6Y8K/GQYGKK1L/FEA6Y8KGQYGKK1L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/6Y8K/GQYGKK1L/FEA6Y8KGQYGKK1L.SMALL.jpg farrukh khan SOLAR POWERED REVERSE TRIKE Designed and built in just 18 days at the University of Engineering and Technology Lahore in Pakistan,  7 x 3.5 x 4.5 ft (2.13 x 1.06 x 1.37 meter), 132 pound (60 kg) low-rider features a custom built, t-shaped aluminum framework at the front of the vehicle, and the ba...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:59:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-ferrofluid-in-5-minutes/
Make your own ferrofluid in 5 minutes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/1H9P/XW0EP27XLXI/FP91H9PXW0EP27XLXI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/1H9P/XW0EP27XLXI/FP91H9PXW0EP27XLXI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/1H9P/XW0EP27XLXI/FP91H9PXW0EP27XLXI.SMALL.jpg prank Using magnetic ink and any oil lying around your house, make a substance that's liquid when it's sitting around, but turn solid in the presence of a magnetic field Intro This instructable will show you how to make your own ferrofluid. A ferrofluid is a fluid with magnetic particles in it, and if...
By: prank

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2006 11:34:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Your-own-terrestrial-planet-without-atmosphere/
Your own terrestrial planet without atmosphere - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/EBAS/GS045NMF/FVLEBASGS045NMF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/EBAS/GS045NMF/FVLEBASGS045NMF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/EBAS/GS045NMF/FVLEBASGS045NMF.SMALL.jpg AlphaRomeo This a simple classroom or science at home project that has a good edutainment value even at primary school level. The Science Part Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are called terrestrial planets as these have 'land' to stand-on.  We may also add moon to the list. Lunar and Mervury surfaces are highl...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:39:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Circular-Slide-Rule/
Circular Slide Rule - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/89P3/GRTHM6C1/F1R89P3GRTHM6C1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/89P3/GRTHM6C1/F1R89P3GRTHM6C1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/89P3/GRTHM6C1/F1R89P3GRTHM6C1.SMALL.jpg drknotter After seeing Phil B's Making Your Own Slide Rule, I went on a huge slide rule kick. I did a lot of research on them, and when I did, I discovered that there are circular variations. One of the nice things about circular slide rules is that you'll never run into the "run the cursor off the end of the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:56:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Electron-Accelerator-A-Cathode-Ray-Tube-in-a-/
DIY Electron Accelerator: A Cathode Ray Tube in a Wine Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/39OD/GRFMV8TV/FFY39ODGRFMV8TV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/39OD/GRFMV8TV/FFY39ODGRFMV8TV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/39OD/GRFMV8TV/FFY39ODGRFMV8TV.SMALL.jpg Xellers Learn how to build your own subatomic particle accelerator in a weekend! This simple project will allow you to investigate a variety of intriguing effects including magnetic deflection of an electron beam, Crookes dark space, plasma striations in a gas discharge tube, and many others. It can easily ...
By: Xellers

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:34:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Airline-portable-8-Dobsonian-telescope/
Airline-portable 8" Dobsonian telescope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/ZU28/GQX1VM1Q/FCIZU28GQX1VM1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/ZU28/GQX1VM1Q/FCIZU28GQX1VM1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/ZU28/GQX1VM1Q/FCIZU28GQX1VM1Q.SMALL.jpg arpruss I wanted a telescope I could take on a plane but that would have a usable aperture and wouldn't be too expensive.  The resulting scope weighs about 16.5 lbs, with a mirror box that fits in a backpack and that has about half of the weight, and with all the other pieces fitting in luggage, along with ...
By: arpruss

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2011 20:32:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homebuilt-6-F15-Refractor-and-Mount/
Homebuilt 6" F15 Refractor and Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/OEAJ/GQVYPYMR/FBQOEAJGQVYPYMR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/OEAJ/GQVYPYMR/FBQOEAJGQVYPYMR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/OEAJ/GQVYPYMR/FBQOEAJGQVYPYMR.SMALL.jpg Astrochef Hello fellow Instruct-ables...  What better way to celebrate space than to look at it through a really big telescope? I have been an ATM for quite a while and this is my latest project, a big refracting telescope on a big mount.  Gathering Parts The mount is made from mostly easy to find scrap pa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Aug 2011 20:45:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Magnetic-Levitating-Top/
How to Build a Magnetic Levitating Top - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/XSOY/GQL8Q8QV/FW8XSOYGQL8Q8QV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/XSOY/GQL8Q8QV/FW8XSOYGQL8Q8QV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/XSOY/GQL8Q8QV/FW8XSOYGQL8Q8QV.SMALL.jpg mikhalchuk Nope, no Photoshop and no fishing line were used to make this picture, just 100% pure physics and some patience. This instructable explains how you can build your own top hovering in the air like a UFO. Video Overview Some steps of this instructable are difficult to explain with plain text or ev...
By: mikhalchuk

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