http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 12:35:04 PDT BLOX v1.01 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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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 22:53:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Vector-Art-for-Tattoos-or-Iconography/
Creating Vector Art for Tattoos or Iconography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/894D/HFD1E00K/FND894DHFD1E00K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/894D/HFD1E00K/FND894DHFD1E00K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/894D/HFD1E00K/FND894DHFD1E00K.SMALL.jpg dworley There's an awesome game called Hive. I've been slowly introducing everyone here at Instructables HQ to the game, but I only have one set and it's only a two player game. Slow going! And nobody else can play if someone already is. This is not a good recipe for cooking up a meme. So what's an Instruc...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:29:22 PDT 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 ...
By: ReneediCherri

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:35:20 PDT 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 ...
By: ReneediCherri

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:29:34 PDT 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...
By: ReneediCherri

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 07:53:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Kids-Whiteboard-with-Side-Opening/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/O4KG/HD4VNQVU/F7VO4KGHD4VNQVU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/O4KG/HD4VNQVU/F7VO4KGHD4VNQVU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/O4KG/HD4VNQVU/F7VO4KGHD4VNQVU.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts One of my latest creations for my children were these easy, relatively inexpensive and portable whiteboards. What kids don't LOVE whiteboards?  It's like an etch-a-sketch (a toy from back in my day) but cooler because you can actually control the drawing device where you want it to go. The primary...
By: DeandrasCrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:08:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Window-Painting-Robot-arduino-controlled/
Window Painting Robot (arduino, processing, accelerometer) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/NRR7/HCJNWJOP/FSLNRR7HCJNWJOP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/NRR7/HCJNWJOP/FSLNRR7HCJNWJOP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/NRR7/HCJNWJOP/FSLNRR7HCJNWJOP.SMALL.jpg Mizchief100 The idea for this project came from one of my favorite 'ibles: the polargraph. I loved the drawing style and thought how cool would it be to do this on the side of a building? Unfortunately the challenges to setting up such a large polargraph on a student budget pushed me to find an alternate soluti...
By: Mizchief100

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2013 05:53:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Snow-White-and-Rose-Red-My-Drawing-Process/
Snow-White and Rose-Red: My Drawing Process - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/VJIZ/HCB8W1Z7/FZRVJIZHCB8W1Z7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/VJIZ/HCB8W1Z7/FZRVJIZHCB8W1Z7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/VJIZ/HCB8W1Z7/FZRVJIZHCB8W1Z7.SMALL.jpg Embercat I like drawing pictures from stories and fairy tales, and the inspiration for this piece is the story of Snow-White and Rose-Red (unrelated to Snow White and the Seven Dwarves). It's a lesser-known fairy tale, but one of my favorites. For those of you not familiar with it, you can read it here: http...
By: Embercat

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:59:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Box-2/
Light Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/5XEA/HAWSIBX8/FXI5XEAHAWSIBX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/5XEA/HAWSIBX8/FXI5XEAHAWSIBX8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/5XEA/HAWSIBX8/FXI5XEAHAWSIBX8.SMALL.jpg delno Time: around 6 hours Cost: up to $35 A light box is a box with one translucent side that allows light to pass through. Light boxes are functional in many different crafts/arts including photography, illustration and design. Cheap light boxes online start around $40, so I thought I could build a ni...
By: delno

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:36:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Painting-For-Illustrators/
Digital Painting For Illustrators - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/ICE9/HABDGA8J/FQIICE9HABDGA8J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/ICE9/HABDGA8J/FQIICE9HABDGA8J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/ICE9/HABDGA8J/FQIICE9HABDGA8J.SMALL.jpg EmmettO I've been drawing with pen on paper since I was four but I could never get the hang of painting. Illustration is, at least for me, very different than painting.  I've been interested in digital painting for a while now. I tried doing it with a mouse but never got anywhere. I then got a little bambo...
By: EmmettO

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 07:48:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bah-Humbug-Naughty-Snowman-Christmas-Cards-Chr/
"Bah Humbug" Devious Snowmen Christmas Cards - Christmas with an attitude! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/MYYT/HA4M4HBQ/F0MMYYTHA4M4HBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/MYYT/HA4M4HBQ/F0MMYYTHA4M4HBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/MYYT/HA4M4HBQ/F0MMYYTHA4M4HBQ.SMALL.jpg jawasan Oh great! It's that time of year again for joy & cheer, happy children, festive dinners, blah, blah, blah, blah...whatever! Ugghhh!! Bah Humbug!!  This year I decided to make cards for all our friends and family. Now of course I not a scrooge, no way, no "humbug" in this house. This was all in fun,...
By: jawasan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Dec 2012 13:28:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Graphic-Sugar-Skull-Painting/
Graphic Sugar Skull Painting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/13O2/H896RFPN/FDT13O2H896RFPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/13O2/H896RFPN/FDT13O2H896RFPN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/13O2/H896RFPN/FDT13O2H896RFPN.SMALL.jpg hellovillain Confession: I'm a girly-girl, but for some reason I'm obsessed with skulls. In this tutorial, you will learn how to draw and paint a pretty, sugar skull, just in time for Halloween. Enjoy. Supplies What you will need: Pencil Eraser Ruler Canvas Acrylic Paint Paint Brushes Draw guide marks M...
By: hellovillain

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 21:25:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-Draw-Halloween-Characters/
Easy to Draw Halloween Characters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/ROHT/H82U81DI/FGRROHTH82U81DI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/ROHT/H82U81DI/FGRROHTH82U81DI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/ROHT/H82U81DI/FGRROHTH82U81DI.SMALL.jpg John Induna AD Drawing is a handy hobby for all Makers. If you don’t draw, but think it would be fun, cool or useful to be able to draw. I did this for you. If you draw a little or even a lot, I hope you take a look and enjoy this. First and foremost I consider myself a Maker. However, the first things I starte...
By: John Induna AD

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:54:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawing-A-Black-Cat-Using-Vectors/
Drawing A Black Cat Using Vectors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/2NQN/H82UEFOQ/FVK2NQNH82UEFOQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/2NQN/H82UEFOQ/FVK2NQNH82UEFOQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/2NQN/H82UEFOQ/FVK2NQNH82UEFOQ.SMALL.jpg MissThrifty Using vectors to draw may seem a little overwhelming if you're new to the method but with a little bit of practice you can create amazing artwork. If you find it difficult to draw smooth lines using a mouse, and you don't have a graphics tablet, working with vectors may be just the thing you need to...
By: MissThrifty

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:41:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-draw-zoombie-mice/
How to draw zoombie mice... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/H5YE/H82UHC0M/F3IH5YEH82UHC0M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/H5YE/H82UHC0M/F3IH5YEH82UHC0M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/H5YE/H82UHC0M/F3IH5YEH82UHC0M.SMALL.jpg Oceanman82 How to draw zoombie mice and then color them in.  Things you will need. you will need.... paper pencils sharpies or micron markers colored pensils your imagination Pensil drawing start by doing a sketch. The pictures below is how I started. Ink it Now get your sharpie or micron marker an...
By: Oceanman82

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Oct 2012 15:35:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-do-3D-Anamorphic-Artwork-and-Sidewalk-Stre/
How to do 3D Anamorphic Artwork and Sidewalk, Street, and Driveway Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/T7YC/FUI0SGN6/FJ7T7YCFUI0SGN6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/T7YC/FUI0SGN6/FJ7T7YCFUI0SGN6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/T7YC/FUI0SGN6/FJ7T7YCFUI0SGN6.SMALL.jpg Greasetattoo Hello, My name is "Grease" and this is my first Instructable. I would like to "Thank You" for stopping by. Have you ever seen the 3D Anamorphic pictures that Julian Beever has drawn on the sidewalks, streets and driveways . Well, this is my version of doing it, on printed paper, from your computer....
By: Greasetattoo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 19:39:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawing-on-Canvas-Shoes-Guide/
Drawing on Canvas Shoes Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/T5I9/H7W5Z3WK/FPKT5I9H7W5Z3WK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/T5I9/H7W5Z3WK/FPKT5I9H7W5Z3WK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/T5I9/H7W5Z3WK/FPKT5I9H7W5Z3WK.SMALL.jpg TylerBaker Well, I don't really have much of a back story here other than I accidentally washed white shoes with black shoes and they gave birth to a Frankenstein pile of garbage. Now these are old school canvas shoes that I had bought at Wal-Mart about two years ago. If my memory serves me correctly I think t...
By: TylerBaker

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 07:35:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emerald-and-Ebony-My-Drawing-Process/
Emerald and Ebony: My Drawing Process - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/32HY/H7UQJGO9/FN332HYH7UQJGO9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/32HY/H7UQJGO9/FN332HYH7UQJGO9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/32HY/H7UQJGO9/FN332HYH7UQJGO9.SMALL.jpg Embercat Hello, and welcome to my second Instructable! I will be showing you how I drew this picture, which I have entitled Emerald and Ebony. This mostly just shows my drawing process, though I hope it can help teach people, as well.  I used GIMP, or rather, GIMP Paint Studio. GIMP can be downloaded for fr...
By: Embercat

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Oct 2012 18:33:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Draw-The-Iblesnuts-Gang-for-Halloween/
How to Draw The Iblesnuts Gang for Halloween - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/K82L/H7URGNOY/FJXK82LH7URGNOY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/K82L/H7URGNOY/FJXK82LH7URGNOY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/K82L/H7URGNOY/FJXK82LH7URGNOY.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Good grief!  What would Halloween be like without Instructables?  It's the great Robot, Charlie Brown. Whenever you think of Halloween, I always think back to the classic Peanuts "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown."  So what happens when we have Robot and some of our favorite ibles staffers tra...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Oct 2012 10:14:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HALLOWEEN-COLORING-BOOK/
HALLOWEEN COLORING BOOK - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/TTGW/H7S5B3T3/F6QTTGWH7S5B3T3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/TTGW/H7S5B3T3/F6QTTGWH7S5B3T3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/TTGW/H7S5B3T3/F6QTTGWH7S5B3T3.SMALL.jpg Susan Cirigliano When Trick-or-Treaters ring my bell on Halloween, rather than give them more candy, I like to give them a different type of TREAT! A hand made coloring book (Assuming that they are under the age of 10!) Supplies The supplies are very simple, however, you do need access to a Xerox machine. Drawin...
By: Susan Cirigliano

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Oct 2012 07:32:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Draw-a-Grim-Reaper/
How to Draw a Grim Reaper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/VA7K/H7PDM58Q/FD8VA7KH7PDM58Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/VA7K/H7PDM58Q/FD8VA7KH7PDM58Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/VA7K/H7PDM58Q/FD8VA7KH7PDM58Q.SMALL.jpg ChrysN I few months ago I decided that I wanted to learn how to draw so I got some books out of the library and started at it.  I have been learning with mostly pen and paper. But when I noticed that this Halloween Draw and Paint contest came up I downloaded the trial version of Sketchbook Pro to give it a...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:38:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Draw-a-Skull-using-Sketchbook-Pro/
Draw a Crazy Cranium with Sketchbook Pro - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/GO9N/H799719F/FQLGO9NH799719F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/GO9N/H799719F/FQLGO9NH799719F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/GO9N/H799719F/FQLGO9NH799719F.SMALL.jpg John Induna AD Fun and easy to follow "How to Draw" just in time for Halloween! Get out your ipad, iphones, tablets and wacoms! It all starts with a blank page I Started by opening Sketchbook Pro, I'm using version 5.2. I received my first copy of Sketchbook on my first tablet PC I bought back in 2005. I instan...
By: John Induna AD

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 22:36:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Doodle-Art/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/11BX/H68GSS7Y/FQK11BXH68GSS7Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/11BX/H68GSS7Y/FQK11BXH68GSS7Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/11BX/H68GSS7Y/FQK11BXH68GSS7Y.SMALL.jpg aressa Creating Doodle Art is so much fun.  It is such a great way to relax after a stressful day.  You can even carry markers and paper with you whenever you have to wait at the doctor's office, or any other type of event.  It not only passes the time, but allows you to be creative. The first step to cre...
By: aressa

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 02:34:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Dry-Erase-Wall/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/FXXM/H5EDUCPB/FBPFXXMH5EDUCPB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/FXXM/H5EDUCPB/FBPFXXMH5EDUCPB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/FXXM/H5EDUCPB/FBPFXXMH5EDUCPB.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid Feast your eyes on the incredibly awesome Magnetic Dry-Erase Wall! I had a problem:  we had a dry erase board, and the best place for it happened to be right in a high traffic area of the house.  That was the main reason it was a good place, as it was easy to remember to write down a phone numb...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2012 00:06:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Draw-a-Fat-and-Simple-Chibi/
How To Draw a Fat and Simple Chibi - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/NU60/H337KYOP/FITNU60H337KYOP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/NU60/H337KYOP/FITNU60H337KYOP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/NU60/H337KYOP/FITNU60H337KYOP.SMALL.jpg cynthia2901 Hey guys!  This tutorial is made for beginners.  Or people who are new to the chibi concept.  It's a very easy tutorial and I hope you guys have fun following it.  I'm also deeply sorry about the quality of then images.  Scanning is too much work considering that my scanner takes forever to load.  F...
By: cynthia2901

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:22:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Clean-and-Tone-a-Paper-Drawing-in-Gimp-no-/
How to Clean and Tone a Paper Drawing in Gimp (no tablet required) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/SF9R/H2WESTIL/FJESF9RH2WESTIL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/SF9R/H2WESTIL/FJESF9RH2WESTIL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/SF9R/H2WESTIL/FJESF9RH2WESTIL.SMALL.jpg CreativeToto I thought I’d share how I make my little comic doodles using a rough sketch and gimp - no tablet required!  I enjoy making these because they’re quick to do and don’t require any of my fancy drawing tools, meaning I can make these at work to pass the time (I keep card stock on my desk to use instead...
By: CreativeToto

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 11:55:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Desk/
Light Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/QRWN/GYZY6SF4/FT1QRWNGYZY6SF4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/QRWN/GYZY6SF4/FT1QRWNGYZY6SF4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/QRWN/GYZY6SF4/FT1QRWNGYZY6SF4.SMALL.jpg TheFullMetalAlchemist I really wanted a light box for all the drawing I do. Specifically for a massive drawing I was working on. So naturally I got completely side tracked on this project instead of just finishing said drawing. The brief was pretty simple. 1. Large 2. Adjustable table angle. 3. Light box table top. Mos...
By: TheFullMetalAlchemist

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:14:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-draw-A-bunny/
How to draw: A cartoon bunny - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/FL9G/GZ0JICWX/F6XFL9GGZ0JICWX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/FL9G/GZ0JICWX/F6XFL9GGZ0JICWX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/FL9G/GZ0JICWX/F6XFL9GGZ0JICWX.SMALL.jpg coloured bubbles I decided to draw a cartoon bunny because Easter is coming up soon and I though it would be a nice idea to try. Part one: The face 1st:  Start out drawing the eyes. All you have to do is draw two ovals one inside the other then draw two more ovals beside the other           but a bit smaller. 2n...
By: coloured bubbles

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:54:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-brush-stylus-for-Ipad-Used-on-Sketchbook-PR/
Paint brush stylus for Ipad. Used on Sketchbook PRO! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/W12Y/GYVDIHJJ/FXMW12YGYVDIHJJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/W12Y/GYVDIHJJ/FXMW12YGYVDIHJJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/W12Y/GYVDIHJJ/FXMW12YGYVDIHJJ.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier When I got my Ipad, the first App I downloaded was Sketchbook Pro. I've been using it on wacom for work and loved it. I quickly realised that drawing with fingers on an Ipad was much more difficult, so I decided to design my own stylish stylus. It took me a while to understand what makes a stylus wo...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:01:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Food-Coloring-Markers/
Food Coloring Markers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/JBUC/H9T4CGM3/F8HJBUCH9T4CGM3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/JBUC/H9T4CGM3/F8HJBUCH9T4CGM3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/JBUC/H9T4CGM3/F8HJBUCH9T4CGM3.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid Every year around Christmas, my daughter and I make sugar cookies with a hard glaze, and paint all sorts of things on them.  It's a lot of fun, we always make a mess and have a great time! I've never been satisfied with the food coloring/paintbrush combo, as the food coloring is pretty runny and h...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2011 07:58:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-drafting-table-with-basic-tools-and-mat/
Adjustable drafting table with basic tools and materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/QZCE/GVO9D0CK/FCUQZCEGVO9D0CK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/QZCE/GVO9D0CK/FCUQZCEGVO9D0CK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/QZCE/GVO9D0CK/FCUQZCEGVO9D0CK.SMALL.jpg timmolderez I've been playing around with the idea of getting myself a small drafting table, as I find the adjustable angle quite comfortable for a number of different things: drawing, reading, writing, working with the keyboard/mouse, etc. At first, I tested it out by just putting a shelf on my lap and adjusti...
By: timmolderez

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Dec 2011 11:28:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Sketch-Kit/
Pocket Sized Sketch Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/4N20/GV0KKJX2/FET4N20GV0KKJX2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/4N20/GV0KKJX2/FET4N20GV0KKJX2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/4N20/GV0KKJX2/FET4N20GV0KKJX2.SMALL.jpg Zimio.cc This sketch kit has everything you need to draw on the go, with all materials conveniently stored in an Altoids box. If you have a pocket, you can take it with you! I did everything with things I had lying around the house. Along the way I will suggest alternatives to the tools used and the material...
By: Zimio.cc

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:26:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Polargraph-Drawing-Machine/
Polargraph Drawing Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/WHGM/GUZZWC92/FM6WHGMGUZZWC92.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/WHGM/GUZZWC92/FM6WHGMGUZZWC92.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/WHGM/GUZZWC92/FM6WHGMGUZZWC92.SMALL.jpg Euphy This machine, a variation on the hanging-pen plotter is a conspicuous and wilfully naive attempt to break out of the pristine, pixel perfect, colour-corrected space that exists inside our computers. It's a drawing machine, that takes a pen (a human tool) and uses it to draw in a singularly robotic w...
By: Euphy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:12:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Technical-sketching-and-drawing/
Technical sketching and drawing. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/NWDV/GT19NDNO/F3KNWDVGT19NDNO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/NWDV/GT19NDNO/F3KNWDVGT19NDNO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/NWDV/GT19NDNO/F3KNWDVGT19NDNO.SMALL.jpg rickharris If your making something that is less than simple it will almost always pay you to do some kind of drawing the try to get things straight in your head before you commit to cutting expensive materials up. This never replaces modelling things, or making mock ups in cheap simple materials but these co...
By: rickharris

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:50:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Squiggle-Bot/
Easy Squiggle Bot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/PIWK/GOE340BP/FKNPIWKGOE340BP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/PIWK/GOE340BP/FKNPIWKGOE340BP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/PIWK/GOE340BP/FKNPIWKGOE340BP.SMALL.jpg randofo Don't let the number of steps in this Instructable fool you. This Squiggle Bot is as easy as advertised. If you have all of the parts on hand and any experience soldering wires together, you can probably build this bot in five minutes flat. So, what are you waiting for? Amaze your friends and scar...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2011 13:38:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Manga-Facial-Expressions/
Manga Facial Expressions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/MAAD/GPBD4J54/F8IMAADGPBD4J54.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/MAAD/GPBD4J54/F8IMAADGPBD4J54.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/MAAD/GPBD4J54/F8IMAADGPBD4J54.SMALL.jpg sauwen The purpose of this instructable is to help guide beginning mangaka (Japanese comic artists) express their character's feelings through facial expressions and symbols.  Some of the expressions that is widely known in the manga world will be explained in detail here.  My chibi-fied version of myself ...
By: sauwen

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jul 2011 04:05:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Instructables-The-Unkown-Comix/
Instructables, The Unknown Comix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/6CPN/GOW3ZFKT/FG36CPNGOW3ZFKT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/6CPN/GOW3ZFKT/FG36CPNGOW3ZFKT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/6CPN/GOW3ZFKT/FG36CPNGOW3ZFKT.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad First things first, the term comic is applied to illustrations that have some connection with the written word. You then have comic purists out there that will only include in that definition drawings or art of more than one panel. Sometimes the word cartoon is used in a loose interpretation which i...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:03:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tracing-animation-x-ray-light-box-under-20/
Tracing, animation, x-ray, light box under $20 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/NS0R/GO502BUX/FFMNS0RGO502BUX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/NS0R/GO502BUX/FFMNS0RGO502BUX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/NS0R/GO502BUX/FFMNS0RGO502BUX.SMALL.jpg ihoppoet My Girlfriend is a Fashion design major working on her MFA, and she often needs to trace her sketches. She uses my animation table but it is a bit too large for her to work with, and she can’t move it around. So I decided to make her a light box. Once I had everything together, it took me less than ...
By: ihoppoet

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 20:37:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Funky-Feathered-Keds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/U60K/GLJUQ3RF/FGPU60KGLJUQ3RF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/U60K/GLJUQ3RF/FGPU60KGLJUQ3RF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/U60K/GLJUQ3RF/FGPU60KGLJUQ3RF.SMALL.jpg Junebugbanjo Greetings! This is photo documentation of a project I did earlier this winter. This photo instructable is being submitted for the 'I Made It' Photo Contest. I was feeling artsy so I decided to do some drawing...on some shoes!  It took me a long time to find a pair of white Keds, but I persevered ...
By: Junebugbanjo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:52:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Draw-Expressions/
How to Draw Expressions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F03/BN60/GFDX0OEL/F03BN60GFDX0OEL.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F03/BN60/GFDX0OEL/F03BN60GFDX0OEL.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F03/BN60/GFDX0OEL/F03BN60GFDX0OEL.SMALL.jpg MadamGabby Expressions are a vital piece of information that can tell you how a person is feeling, what they want to emphasize, and how they want you to react to them in return. A great deal of information and experience can be gleaned from observing people. Your best examples will be people who are relaxed an...
By: MadamGabby

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:08:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Yourself-Into-a-Cartoon/
Turn Yourself Into a Cartoon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/YMPX/FOHXB0KB/FJTYMPXFOHXB0KB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/YMPX/FOHXB0KB/FJTYMPXFOHXB0KB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/YMPX/FOHXB0KB/FJTYMPXFOHXB0KB.SMALL.jpg dviz You can turn yourself into a cartoon in just a few simple steps. If you cannot draw not to worry, with Illustrator you can use the auto trace tool and it will capture the necessary lines for you. You can also use Photoshop if you don't have Illustrator. Get An Image of Yourself Find an image of y...
By: dviz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:06:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-Van-Gogh-paint-by-numbers-Pai/
Make a Van Gogh Paint by Numbers Artwork - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/NNRU/FVW22N78/FHGNNRUFVW22N78.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/NNRU/FVW22N78/FHGNNRUFVW22N78.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/NNRU/FVW22N78/FHGNNRUFVW22N78.SMALL.jpg Scriptone How Paint By Numbers Started Most people could only dream of painting like Van Gogh - he became one of my favourite artists after reading "Dear Theo" - and I wish I had learnt to paint from a paint by numbers kit. I might have learnt to paint a lot sooner. Here's a simple way to make your own paint ...
By: Scriptone

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:21:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Great-Artist-Warm-Up-Exercise/
Great Artist Warm Up Exercise - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/2BN5/G2WM2WPY/FVP2BN5G2WM2WPY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/2BN5/G2WM2WPY/FVP2BN5G2WM2WPY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/2BN5/G2WM2WPY/FVP2BN5G2WM2WPY.SMALL.jpg Andyjonescreative This is a method that I kinda stumbled onto. I am a very messy person and always always spill things and so I made this up to utilized the many ruined sketch book pages i have amounted.  This is a great way to break though your morning fog and get drawing. It loosens you up and gets your mind thinki...
By: Andyjonescreative

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:41:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/ART-AND-CRAFT-STOOL/
ART AND CRAFT STOOL - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/PLY7/FYTCPI8H/FOOPLY7FYTCPI8H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/PLY7/FYTCPI8H/FOOPLY7FYTCPI8H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/PLY7/FYTCPI8H/FOOPLY7FYTCPI8H.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein This stool has three legs and is stable even on irregular surfaces. The front leg extends upward, making work height adjustable. The pipe supports either a small round turntable upon which one can make jewelry and small sculptures, or a rotatating "T" top for use with a drawing board. The stool i...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:33:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-window-mat-for-your-artwork/
How to make a window mat for your artwork - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/6ZH9/FR0ZHZKX/FT26ZH9FR0ZHZKX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/6ZH9/FR0ZHZKX/FT26ZH9FR0ZHZKX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/6ZH9/FR0ZHZKX/FT26ZH9FR0ZHZKX.SMALL.jpg kathleenhenri Many framed drawings and prints are protected by a window mat. The artwork is hinged to a backing board with a #28;window#29; board hinged to the backing material. The mat and window provide layers of protection to the work. A mat also provides some security from the environment. It's a safe way to ...
By: kathleenhenri

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2009 11:15:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-drawing-boards-for-FREE/
Custom drawing boards for FREE! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/V38J/FR0ZHKBK/F5GV38JFR0ZHKBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/V38J/FR0ZHKBK/F5GV38JFR0ZHKBK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/V38J/FR0ZHKBK/F5GV38JFR0ZHKBK.SMALL.jpg sharkh2o In this instructable I'll show you how to make your own custom drawing boards. The end result is a lightweight surprising durable drawing board with an even smooth surface - best of all, it's FREE, or at least very inexpensive. Items you'll need: Matboard Cardboard Masking tape Mat cutter or box c...
By: sharkh2o

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:21:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PC-Art-Rage/
PC Art Rage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/MCEX/FPQLK31M/FC2MCEXFPQLK31M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/MCEX/FPQLK31M/FC2MCEXFPQLK31M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/MCEX/FPQLK31M/FC2MCEXFPQLK31M.SMALL.jpg urban_paranoia Not so much an instructable, but evidence of the inevitable outcome of mixing frustration, boredom, sharpies, Tipp-Ex, odds 'n' ends, an elderly desktop PC and slooooow network access - at least 20 minutes each day to log on. They devil will find work for idle hands... Redundant Technology Take o...
By: urban_paranoia

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:50:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Tablet/
Light Tablet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/VJU5/FGFRKOXB/F4FVJU5FGFRKOXB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/VJU5/FGFRKOXB/F4FVJU5FGFRKOXB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/VJU5/FGFRKOXB/F4FVJU5FGFRKOXB.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Any serious or not serious artist needs a lightbox. Lightboxes are used to illuminate a picture from behind so that you can trace the image on to an overlaying sheet of paper. In a pinch, you can also use this to look at x-ray film to see how your bones are healing after that Knex or bicycling mi...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 May 2008 21:22:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-Dry-Erase-Board/
Mechanical Dry Erase Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/CUK1/FFRCP7P8/FN4CUK1FFRCP7P8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/CUK1/FFRCP7P8/FN4CUK1FFRCP7P8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/CUK1/FFRCP7P8/FN4CUK1FFRCP7P8.SMALL.jpg Romado12187 This is a mechanical/computerized dry erase board that works almost exactly like an etch and sketch... although this prototype does not show the Z axis, I have instructions and a working demo to demonstrate how you can make a functional Z axis. (pen up and pen down)By using a joystick, some control...
By: Romado12187

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 May 2008 07:21:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Instructables-Robot-Cartoons/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/LOS4/FDI91JA5/F1LLOS4FDI91JA5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/LOS4/FDI91JA5/F1LLOS4FDI91JA5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/LOS4/FDI91JA5/F1LLOS4FDI91JA5.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad There are a million stories in this big Instructables community. These are a few that deserve to be told. Inspired by the offbeat works of Gary Larson and his Far Side (c) cartoons, I encourage you to figure out what makes these people unique. Be warned, lurking in the forum is addictive. Join the f...
By: caitlinsdad

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