http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 01:14:57 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/pico-de-gallo-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/JQRE/HGU2JB1S/F7KJQREHGU2JB1S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/JQRE/HGU2JB1S/F7KJQREHGU2JB1S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/JQRE/HGU2JB1S/F7KJQREHGU2JB1S.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Pico de gallo is quick and easy to make at home, and it's fantastic made a few hours ahead of time. I often make it to go with tacos - today I made it with my chickpea tacos. This pico de gallo recipe isn't the most exact as far as measurements go, but I'll share some of my basic pico de gallo rules...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 23:29:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crispy-Pig-Ears/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/RAYM/HGIEWI2Z/FPSRAYMHGIEWI2Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/RAYM/HGIEWI2Z/FPSRAYMHGIEWI2Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/RAYM/HGIEWI2Z/FPSRAYMHGIEWI2Z.SMALL.jpg lmnopeas I know what some of you are thinking! Ewww! That's what I thought the first time I realized pig ears were even edible. My husband and I were dining at one of our favorite restaurants in Oakland. We always go for the chefs tasting menu and sure enough, third course in we were presented with a pig ear...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 13:33:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-coroplast-boat/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/HMRR/HFD1F5VG/FN1HMRRHFD1F5VG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/HMRR/HFD1F5VG/FN1HMRRHFD1F5VG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/HMRR/HFD1F5VG/FN1HMRRHFD1F5VG.SMALL.jpg BATbuilder What did you make? I made a coroplast boat.  What is coroplast?  Coroplast is a plastic material that you can fold just like cardboard, but it is waterproof.  The hull is made from a folded piece of coroplast with a piece of plywood for the transom (the flat part on the back of the boat).  I used P...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:44:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Boards-Baling-Twine-A-Rafter-Bookshelf/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/A5YY/HFPTH42A/FF5A5YYHFPTH42A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/A5YY/HFPTH42A/FF5A5YYHFPTH42A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/A5YY/HFPTH42A/FF5A5YYHFPTH42A.SMALL.jpg gwylan Just after I finished building my small (~200 square feet) house (if any such project can ever be said to be done) I found myself in dire need of more bookshelves. I’d built one in next to my desk, and had one short stretch of wall where I could position a freestanding set of shelves, but that was i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:17:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PickleBall-Picker-Upper/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/RGHN/HFSHURRV/F1LRGHNHFSHURRV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/RGHN/HFSHURRV/F1LRGHNHFSHURRV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/RGHN/HFSHURRV/F1LRGHNHFSHURRV.SMALL.jpg intlpvti A simple but effective  pickleball picker upper. 1. A kitchen trash can. 2. 4 bungee cords. 3. 1/2" PVC pipe and 4 elbows. Cut a suitable hole in the bottom of the trash can. Drill holes on all four sides for the bungee cords. Make three sides of the handle. Drill holes for the handle, insert  the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 07:29:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sprouting-Chia-and-Other-Small-Seeds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/KIR9/HGH70QF6/FW2KIR9HGH70QF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/KIR9/HGH70QF6/FW2KIR9HGH70QF6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/KIR9/HGH70QF6/FW2KIR9HGH70QF6.SMALL.jpg ChrysN In this Instructable I will show you how to sprout small mucilaginous seeds. Because these seeds form a mucilaginous coat when soaked in water they can't be sprouted using the usual mason jar method. These seeds are best grown on terracotta, clay or ceramic dishes or trays. If you are familiar with ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 17:43:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chicken-Skeleton-Paper-Puppet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/LMKO/HGIEVMM9/FI8LMKOHGIEVMM9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/LMKO/HGIEVMM9/FI8LMKOHGIEVMM9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/LMKO/HGIEVMM9/FI8LMKOHGIEVMM9.SMALL.jpg organgrinder Overview This skeleton puppet will be used as a prop when I have a market stall.  I'll probably do a few more animals and stick them in some foam.  It is always a good idea to have a few props in your display that people are welcome to play with.  This project took me less than an hour to put toge...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 02:09:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-dill-rice/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/HGA3/HGH6XYDK/FDPHGA3HGH6XYDK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/HGA3/HGH6XYDK/FDPHGA3HGH6XYDK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/HGA3/HGH6XYDK/FDPHGA3HGH6XYDK.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Dill rice is a easy side dish that I get a craving for sometimes. :D It goes perfectly with fish of all sorts and anything flavored with lemon. (Today I served it with lemon & garlic chicken thighs) It's unbelievably quick to make if you've got a rice cooker, but can also be done in less than a half...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 23:57:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gluten-Free-Chocolate-Chip-Cookies/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/KB4P/HGH6K45K/FDMKB4PHGH6K45K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/KB4P/HGH6K45K/FDMKB4PHGH6K45K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/KB4P/HGH6K45K/FDMKB4PHGH6K45K.SMALL.jpg GlutenFreeMama Ingredients: 1 cup certified gluten-free oat flour   (I make my own using rolled oats in the food processor) 1/2 cup sorghum flour 1/2 cup millet flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tsp xanthan gum 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup melted butter (2 sticks) 2 eggs 2 TB whole...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 11:17:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Pallet-Wood-Desk/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/FA17/HFSHV3VB/FL5FA17HFSHV3VB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/FA17/HFSHV3VB/FL5FA17HFSHV3VB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/FA17/HFSHV3VB/FL5FA17HFSHV3VB.SMALL.jpg andyleer 1)Find a handful of old pallets. 2)Break down the pallets and remove all nails. (This is very important as you do not want nails screwing up the SawStop) 3)Using the planer, plane down legs to be all even width/height. Cut legs to length on miter saw. 4)Plane all top boards to same depth. Cut to ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 19:46:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Made-it-at-TechShop-PGH-Upcycled-Ikea-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SMALL.jpg andyleer I found a $.99 clock at Ikea called the Vakis. It's a nice little clock with a simple face, very plain looking. I thought it would be great to add a wooden veneer to it to class it up a little. I made this at TechShop PGH on a Trotec Speedy 300 Laser with Corel Draw. 
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:53:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/What-its-like-to-be-an-Artist-in-Residence-at-Ins/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/9N89/HGH6PEI4/F5A9N89HGH6PEI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/9N89/HGH6PEI4/F5A9N89HGH6PEI4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/9N89/HGH6PEI4/F5A9N89HGH6PEI4.SMALL.jpg timwikander Recently I joined the Instructables team for two months as an Artist in Residence at the renowned yellow robot headquarters in San Francisco. Being an east coaster from a small town in MD that no one has ever heard of, you can imagine this was quite an adventure. Though the Bay Area was a little chi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 20:09:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Pallet-Planter-Boxes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/F0WE/HG85CROE/FSWF0WEHG85CROE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/F0WE/HG85CROE/FSWF0WEHG85CROE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/F0WE/HG85CROE/FSWF0WEHG85CROE.SMALL.jpg GrissleFist Just a few pictures of yet another way to reuse pallets. They are glued and nailed together, and hold different size plastic beverage bottles. These have no bottom to allow for drainage. Just put a screw or nail across the bottom to hold the bottle in.
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 18:48:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Skateboard-Wheels/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/HL34/HG85CQD9/FJ6HL34HG85CQD9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/HL34/HG85CQD9/FJ6HL34HG85CQD9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/HL34/HG85CQD9/FJ6HL34HG85CQD9.SMALL.jpg GorillazMiko Working [hard] at Instructables means I have access to a ton of equipment, such as laser cutters, water jets, and 3D printers. Recently, I've been intrigued by the fleet of 3D printers we have sitting in Pier 9. Knowing that I have access to the printers and materials, I asked myself a question that...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 12:19:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Breaker/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/56RY/HFSH5APO/FRO56RYHFSH5APO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/56RY/HFSH5APO/FRO56RYHFSH5APO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/56RY/HFSH5APO/FRO56RYHFSH5APO.SMALL.jpg walkthewalk If you have more than a couple of pallets to break up, this tool will save a lot of time. I welded it up from scrap I had in the shop (bed frame angle iron, black pipe, square tubing, shovel handle).  Lots of different scrap will work.  Make sure to make your forks wide enough so you can get around...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 11:10:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/urban-farming-jewelry/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/EL4Z/HG85CO0B/FT9EL4ZHG85CO0B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/EL4Z/HG85CO0B/FT9EL4ZHG85CO0B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/EL4Z/HG85CO0B/FT9EL4ZHG85CO0B.SMALL.jpg le FabShop This collection of living jewellery was made during the 2013 FabJam at leFabShop Paris on saturday may 4th. The voted theme, shared with 15 other Fab spaces around the world was «Urban Farming». We all had one afternoon to prototype our ideas and this is what the designers Sanam Viseux and Samu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 08:15:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Stunning-Fruit-Salad/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/PHHT/HFPTIINW/FUGPHHTHFPTIINW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/PHHT/HFPTIINW/FUGPHHTHFPTIINW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/PHHT/HFPTIINW/FUGPHHTHFPTIINW.SMALL.jpg HollyMann This fruit salad is Simple because it only requires two ingredients! It is Stunning because whoever you make it for will be impressed! My dear old friend Hank taught me how to make this unbelievably delicious fruit salad in 2009. Hank loved life more than anyone I've ever known and he also loved to...
By: HollyMann

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 15:57:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Cinnamon-Cannolis/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/39LJ/HFPTJ5YY/FBK39LJHFPTJ5YY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/39LJ/HFPTJ5YY/FBK39LJHFPTJ5YY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/39LJ/HFPTJ5YY/FBK39LJHFPTJ5YY.SMALL.jpg ericasweettooth Traditional Italian cannolis are made mini (because everything mini is cuter) and spiked with some cinnamon for awesome flavor.  They're cute, single-serving, and delicioso!   Ingredients: for the shells: 2 cups all purpose flour 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp cinna...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 06:28:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-footprint-vertical-bicycle-stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/9G3G/HFSHU2K3/FG69G3GHFSHU2K3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/9G3G/HFSHU2K3/FG69G3GHFSHU2K3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/9G3G/HFSHU2K3/FG69G3GHFSHU2K3.SMALL.jpg gwilhunting Short but sweet instructable this. I wanted to put my bike out of the way of my housemates, somewhere I could admire it. At the same time living in a rented house means I couldn't screw or nail into the walls or floor. I didn't want horizontal legs for people to trip over, so designed my own stand ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 14:29:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Look-what-I-made-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/YBNI/HFSH5694/F9TYBNIHFSH5694.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/YBNI/HFSH5694/F9TYBNIHFSH5694.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/YBNI/HFSH5694/F9TYBNIHFSH5694.SMALL.jpg Winged Fist Okay, I admit this wasn't a DIY... I did have help;-) But it did take more than nine months! Sorry, no "how-to" pictures here... Plenty of those elsewhere on the internet;-) 2nd photo: Only one day old, and Baby Brigid meets the Instructables robot;-)
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:04:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chocolate-Caramellows/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/H7JK/HFSH78B7/FTEH7JKHFSH78B7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/H7JK/HFSH78B7/FTEH7JKHFSH78B7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/H7JK/HFSH78B7/FTEH7JKHFSH78B7.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick These tasty treats are sugar mixed with sugar wrapped around more sugar.  It's wonderful! I have never made candy.  Don't know how to use and don't have a candy thermometer, but I do love to mix sugary things with other sugary things :)  The first name for these was Chocolate Marshmallow Fondant Co...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:15:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Coconut-Oil-Chocolates-Sugar-free-and-l/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/J2NA/HFSH4Y8G/FF9J2NAHFSH4Y8G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/J2NA/HFSH4Y8G/FF9J2NAHFSH4Y8G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/J2NA/HFSH4Y8G/FF9J2NAHFSH4Y8G.SMALL.jpg bajablue These yummy chocolate nibs are a healthier alternative to traditional chocolate. They completely satisfy your chocolate cravings without sending your blood sugar through the roof, making them the perfect snack for low carb enthusiasts and people who have Diabetes or a gluten intolerance. I adapted ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:22:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gluten-Free-Mac-Cheese/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/S4YH/HFD180SP/FXVS4YHHFD180SP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/S4YH/HFD180SP/FXVS4YHHFD180SP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/S4YH/HFD180SP/FXVS4YHHFD180SP.SMALL.jpg GlutenFreeMama Ingredients: 8 oz (dry) GF pasta (I like to use tiny shells) 3 TB butter 2/3 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup whole milk 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp seasoned salt fresh ground pepper (about 5 twists) Instructions: 1.   Cook your pasta according to the...
By: GlutenFreeMama

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:37:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Purple-Minecraft-3D-printer8x8x8/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/CS7D/HFSHUCS3/FNACS7DHFSHUCS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/CS7D/HFSHUCS3/FNACS7DHFSHUCS3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/CS7D/HFSHUCS3/FNACS7DHFSHUCS3.SMALL.jpg AlbinoMoose308 A 3D printer that prints things out of purple wool blocks and cobblestone filler.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:23:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gluten-Free-Brownies/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/31E9/HFSH738K/FN231E9HFSH738K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/31E9/HFSH738K/FN231E9HFSH738K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN2/31E9/HFSH738K/FN231E9HFSH738K.SMALL.jpg GlutenFreeMama Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup almond flour 1/4 cup sorghum flour 1 TB coconut flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 TB vanilla extract Instructions:  Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Grease an 8x8 inch glass pyrex baking dish...
By: GlutenFreeMama

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:19:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-Minecraft-Steve-Skin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/6SP8/HFPTH4M4/F7N6SP8HFPTH4M4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/6SP8/HFPTH4M4/F7N6SP8HFPTH4M4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/6SP8/HFPTH4M4/F7N6SP8HFPTH4M4.SMALL.jpg 001000120 The default minecraft skin (Steve) Head-8 studs wide, 8 studs thick, and 7 studs tall Arms and Legs-4 studs wide, 4 studs thick, and 12 studs tall Body-8 studs wide, 4 studs thick, and 11 studs tall For the neck a little spinner plate.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:59:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/tea-staining/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/I9LH/HFSHSPZF/FRRI9LHHFSHSPZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/I9LH/HFSHSPZF/FRRI9LHHFSHSPZF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/I9LH/HFSHSPZF/FRRI9LHHFSHSPZF.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Think that staining wood means stinky lacquers, rubber gloves, and long drying times? Think again! I'll show you how to stain wood to look weathered and old, with nothing more than household items, and with results achieved in a fraction of the time. Naturally aged wood has a great faded look that ...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:40:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dump-Truck-Toy-using-an-ordinary-matchbox/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/6FFD/HFSH4V5A/FM76FFDHFSH4V5A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/6FFD/HFSH4V5A/FM76FFDHFSH4V5A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/6FFD/HFSH4V5A/FM76FFDHFSH4V5A.SMALL.jpg sagarshastry This was one of my favorite childhood DIY toys. This is very simple to make and children will play happily for hours with this. I am not sure, in this age of Kinect and Playstation, whether children even care about making their own toys or not :). This is one of the common DIY toys in India, it mig...
By: sagarshastry

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:09:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amp-Dial-Earbuds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SMALL.jpg killerjackalope So I published this over on my site a while ago and didn't get round to making the instructable at the time, so it happens ages later because it's me. The distracted and confused guy.  On the upside I've had time to use them for a while and say that these are one of my favourite projects so far, th...
By: killerjackalope

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:58:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-re-insert-a-thread-into-pants-trousers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/RAP6/HFPTRL7O/F9LRAP6HFPTRL7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/RAP6/HFPTRL7O/F9LRAP6HFPTRL7O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/RAP6/HFPTRL7O/F9LRAP6HFPTRL7O.SMALL.jpg hannesgrebin 1) As you see, I simply bought me a flexible metal rod (for fences/gardening) and cutted a short portion of the insolation away. 2) So you can fold a small amount of thread over it and fix it with tape. 3) Then it's pretty easy to re-insert the thread due to the smooth insulation of the rod (green...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:50:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scorpion-Lollipops/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/G3PY/HFD10W0S/FDCG3PYHFD10W0S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/G3PY/HFD10W0S/FDCG3PYHFD10W0S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/G3PY/HFD10W0S/FDCG3PYHFD10W0S.SMALL.jpg lmnopeas The scorpion is one of the most feared creatures on earth. Indeed, many of them are poisonous and the sting from their barbed tales can be fatal. All scorpions possess venom to kill or paralyze there prey. However, what most people dont know, is that some scorpions are edible and considered a delica...
By: lmnopeas

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:08:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gluten-Free-Ice-Cream-Cones/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/NE5X/HFD1E3N8/F5ONE5XHFD1E3N8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/NE5X/HFD1E3N8/F5ONE5XHFD1E3N8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/NE5X/HFD1E3N8/F5ONE5XHFD1E3N8.SMALL.jpg GlutenFreeMama Ingredients: 2 large egg whites 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup oat flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1 TB melted butter 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract Instructions: Preheat your griddle to 400 degrees.   Blend all ingredients in a blender until well combined.  Spoon a scoop...
By: GlutenFreeMama

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:18:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gluten-Free-Fortune-Cookies/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/P26S/HFD1E3G3/FAYP26SHFD1E3G3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/P26S/HFD1E3G3/FAYP26SHFD1E3G3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/P26S/HFD1E3G3/FAYP26SHFD1E3G3.SMALL.jpg GlutenFreeMama Ingredients: 2 large egg whites 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup oat flour  (I make my own using whole rolled oats in the food processor) 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1 TB melted butter 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract Instructions: Preheat your griddle to 400 degrees.  Write or...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:54:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Wars-Stencil-Cookies/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/38R5/HDRS63HF/FYO38R5HDRS63HF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/38R5/HDRS63HF/FYO38R5HDRS63HF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/38R5/HDRS63HF/FYO38R5HDRS63HF.SMALL.jpg Sam DeRose One of my roommates has never seen Star Wars. **cue gasp** To fix this, my suite has been watching a move from the original trilogy every Saturday, and tonight we finish our saga with part VI. I wanted to do something Star Wars themed for tonight, but didn't feel like spending half the day putting i...
By: Sam DeRose

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Mar 2013 10:24:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/diy-lavender-scrub/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/LWAZ/HFD1EETM/FX0LWAZHFD1EETM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/LWAZ/HFD1EETM/FX0LWAZHFD1EETM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/LWAZ/HFD1EETM/FX0LWAZHFD1EETM.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink This is a simple lavender scrub that's great to keep around the kitchen and bathroom sinks - if you double the recipe you can even use it as a body scrub. It's great for dry hands - just rub it on while your hands are dry, rinse off, and dry. If I use it in the shower I tend to go with scrubbing it ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:19:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bacon-Pop-Biscuits/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/K9UB/HF240B64/FQ4K9UBHF240B64.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/K9UB/HF240B64/FQ4K9UBHF240B64.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/K9UB/HF240B64/FQ4K9UBHF240B64.SMALL.jpg HollyMann Bacon + Cake Pop Maker = Bacon Pop Biscuits! I also added egg and cheese to some of them! My oven broke recently - and I thought I was getting it fixed last week. So, I bought some biscuit dough from the store - the stuff in a long tube. Turns out, my oven didn't get fixed. Another issue - my son do...
By: HollyMann

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 09:03:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Foods-of-Fallout-BlamCo-Mac-Cheese/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/217J/HFBJS18Y/FBL217JHFBJS18Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/217J/HFBJS18Y/FBL217JHFBJS18Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/217J/HFBJS18Y/FBL217JHFBJS18Y.SMALL.jpg rachaelwhitaker BlamCo Mac & Cheese from Fallout. Super easy to make! You only need one skillet to make this in, perfect if you are hauling tons of gear across the Wasteland. 3 1/2 cups water 12 ounces evaporated milk 3 cups elbow macaroni 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 1/2 cups...
By: rachaelwhitaker

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:14:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cold-killer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/2152/HF240CZ6/FCV2152HF240CZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/2152/HF240CZ6/FCV2152HF240CZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/2152/HF240CZ6/FCV2152HF240CZ6.SMALL.jpg nadialtbr This is what my grandmother gave her 9 grandkids when we had colds and sinus problems. It is a cheap, effective and holistic approach to surviving the annoyances of the common cold. Make this fresh and take is as needed.   Half of 1 lime 1 large garlic clove 1 tablespoon of honey Mince the garlic...
By: nadialtbr

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:36:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gluten-Free-Hot-Chocolate-with-Coconut-Oil/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/B213/HF240CIZ/FTZB213HF240CIZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/B213/HF240CIZ/FTZB213HF240CIZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/B213/HF240CIZ/FTZB213HF240CIZ.SMALL.jpg GlutenFreeMama Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk 1 TB coconut oil 1/2 TB unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp vanilla 1 tsp honey (use more or less depending on how sweet you like it) Instructions: Put all ingredients (milk first) in a small saucepan over medium heat.   Stir constantly with a small whisk (this helps th...
By: GlutenFreeMama

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 05:14:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/plum-cobbler/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/C3EO/HF24426I/F74C3EOHF24426I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/C3EO/HF24426I/F74C3EOHF24426I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/C3EO/HF24426I/F74C3EOHF24426I.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink This is a plum version of my easy fruit cobbler. Plums are one of the best candidates for cobbler because they tend to be a little tart and underripe when you find them at the grocery. :) I found some pretty black plums last time I was shopping and decided I had a hankering for cobbler. For the pl...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 16:58:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gluten-Free-Honey-Cookies/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/C8K8/HF23QEWJ/FFRC8K8HF23QEWJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/C8K8/HF23QEWJ/FFRC8K8HF23QEWJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/C8K8/HF23QEWJ/FFRC8K8HF23QEWJ.SMALL.jpg GlutenFreeMama Ingredients: 1 cup sunflower seed butter 1/2 cup honey 2/3 cup almond flour 1/4 cup ground flax 2 TB coconut flour 1 egg pinch of salt Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Mix all ingredients in your stand mixer using the paddle attachment (the batter is super sticky and would be very...
By: GlutenFreeMama

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 13:12:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Spilled-Coffee-Prank/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/3VQL/HF23T3T1/FH43VQLHF23T3T1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/3VQL/HF23T3T1/FH43VQLHF23T3T1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/3VQL/HF23T3T1/FH43VQLHF23T3T1.SMALL.jpg bajablue Faux spilled coffee is an easy, realistic DIY prop designed to inspire panic and induce profanity. Just look around. You're probably surrounded by irresistible, deserving targets: The fussy geek-of-a-roommate and his do-not-touch-my PC...  that annoying little sister (who wouldn't loan you 2 buck...
By: bajablue

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:51:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gluten-Free-Fat-Bites/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/VG62/HF23PZNB/FQCVG62HF23PZNB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/VG62/HF23PZNB/FQCVG62HF23PZNB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/VG62/HF23PZNB/FQCVG62HF23PZNB.SMALL.jpg GlutenFreeMama Ingredients: 1/3 cup melted coconut oil 1/3 cup sunflower seed butter 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp honey Instructions: In a small sauce pan over low heat, melt your coconut oil and sunflower see...
By: GlutenFreeMama

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:37:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Full-Metal-Sofa/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/MGJJ/HCJO3AG6/F84MGJJHCJO3AG6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/MGJJ/HCJO3AG6/F84MGJJHCJO3AG6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/MGJJ/HCJO3AG6/F84MGJJHCJO3AG6.SMALL.jpg Falkenberg Hi There, so this is an little more complex project, I was looking for an new sofa but i couldnt find anything i like, and i´ve never seen an sofa completly made of Metal. so I got the idea to DIY an FULL METAL sofa and thought it couldnt be that hard to do, some profile tubes, a little sheetmetal,...
By: Falkenberg

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 11:52:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/lego-space-maxifig/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/PD1E/HD7U0B2I/FM2PD1EHD7U0B2I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/PD1E/HD7U0B2I/FM2PD1EHD7U0B2I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/PD1E/HD7U0B2I/FM2PD1EHD7U0B2I.SMALL.jpg champx this is my lego maxifig I've always loved lego minifig and especially! classic space is for me the most beautiful miniature! as this model does not exist in giant, so I decided to create my own single I made #11;#11;from PVC pipe and plexiglass for size, it is exactly 10 times the normal size I...
By: champx

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:36:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Sous-Vide/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/TUZT/HCJOCR07/FFMTUZTHCJOCR07.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/TUZT/HCJOCR07/FFMTUZTHCJOCR07.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/TUZT/HCJOCR07/FFMTUZTHCJOCR07.SMALL.jpg ITVirtuoso I have no idea why I waited so long to make a sous vide cooker.  My life has been changed and I've found salvation!  There's nothing terribly new about this implementation and its a simple rework of most of the other DIY soud vide machines around the internets.  The build is relatively easy and invo...
By: ITVirtuoso

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:20:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Papercraft-with-Plexiglass/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/6KYH/HEXSSCPT/FDK6KYHHEXSSCPT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/6KYH/HEXSSCPT/FDK6KYHHEXSSCPT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/6KYH/HEXSSCPT/FDK6KYHHEXSSCPT.SMALL.jpg Eu Tyto Alba It has been brought to my attention that plexiglass can be purchased in colors, thereby all but eliminating the need to paint it. However, at least now you know what to use if you can't find it in the color you want, or just don't want to mess around with mail order. In the fi...
By: Eu Tyto Alba

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:20:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gluten-Free-Strawberry-Butter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/AGKF/HF23PR9E/FGNAGKFHF23PR9E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/AGKF/HF23PR9E/FGNAGKFHF23PR9E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/AGKF/HF23PR9E/FGNAGKFHF23PR9E.SMALL.jpg GlutenFreeMama Ingredients: 1 cup salted butter (at room temp) 1 cup chopped strawberries (cut off stems before measuring in cup) 3 TB honey Instructions: Mix all ingredients in your food processor until completely smooth.  You will have to stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times.  At first it wil...
By: GlutenFreeMama

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 11:13:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/couscous-salad/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/KKHW/HEXSSGGJ/FTOKKHWHEXSSGGJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/KKHW/HEXSSGGJ/FTOKKHWHEXSSGGJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/KKHW/HEXSSGGJ/FTOKKHWHEXSSGGJ.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Couscous salad is one of my go-to sides. It takes about 20 minutes including prep and all! You can also mix up the vegetables and seasonings so it will go nicely with whatever else you've made for dinner. I'm using Israeli (also called pearl) couscous for this salad - it's my favorite type, and I f...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 14:30:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gluten-Free-Meatballs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/03QI/HEXSGF0A/FLE03QIHEXSGF0A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/03QI/HEXSGF0A/FLE03QIHEXSGF0A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/03QI/HEXSGF0A/FLE03QIHEXSGF0A.SMALL.jpg GlutenFreeMama Ingredients: 1lb ground beef (I use grass fed organic ground beef) 2 eggs 1 cup gluten free breadcrumbs (I make my own, but they also sell them in stores) 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 TB chopped garlic 1 tsp dried parsley 1.5 TB dried minced onion salt & pepper Instructions: 1.  Preheat your ...
By: GlutenFreeMama

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