http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 05:12:20 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Powered-LED-Articulating-Lamp/
USB Powered LED Articulating Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SMALL.jpg mattpshaw I designed this lamp as part of my senior thesis exhibition in college. It is a small-scale version of a classic articulating desk lamp that is powered by a standard USB port.  The lamp can be plugged directly into a laptop to act as a keyboard light or it can be placed in a base and powered via a U...
By: mattpshaw

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:35:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-Your-Own-Functional-Art/
Design Your Own Functional Art! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SMALL.jpg jsrook Introduction I've enjoyed the fruits of Instructables as a member since 2007 and thought it was time to contribute to this wonderful community.  With that, I present you an Instructable on how to design and build your own functional art! I really feel the need to start with a quote: Design is a fun...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:17:50 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 07:48:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Iron-Man-Mixed-Media-Stained-Glass-Computer-Compon/
Iron Man Mixed-Media Stained Glass Computer Component Mosaic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/AXGG/H742SDVX/F8WAXGGH742SDVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/AXGG/H742SDVX/F8WAXGGH742SDVX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/AXGG/H742SDVX/F8WAXGGH742SDVX.SMALL.jpg kymedicineman I love comic books and stained glass.  I have had this project in my mind for 3 years after learning that Iron Man movie was being made.  The Idea First was the idea.  I drew a quick sketch of what I wanted the end piece to look like. Give the man a hand Next step was trying to figure out how ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:44:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Photoshop-to-Create-Awesome-Photo-Effects/
Use Photoshop to Create Awesome Photo Effects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/5P54/H2WET6I0/FIS5P54H2WET6I0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/5P54/H2WET6I0/FIS5P54H2WET6I0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/5P54/H2WET6I0/FIS5P54H2WET6I0.SMALL.jpg harrafamily In this instructable, you'll learn to use some basic teachniques and tools to create a really awesome looking picture. You'll need: Photoshop - I'm using CS5.1 A portrait or picture of someone with good lighting and background - We don't want too many face shadows or background clutter tha...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 16:28:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Pub-2-Digg-Logo-Army/
Paper Pub #2: Digg Logo Army - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/5IXK/H1IMP02K/F2T5IXKH1IMP02K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/5IXK/H1IMP02K/F2T5IXKH1IMP02K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/5IXK/H1IMP02K/F2T5IXKH1IMP02K.SMALL.jpg SHIFT! Julaviet Instructabrarians! Today's Papercraft Project arises from a question that has plagued mankind for centuries.  Namely, what would you do if you had your own mindless drones willing to do your bidding?  Wars, devastation, galactic empires across the galaxies, giant industrial corporations, a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 01:19:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Bugs-Additional-Ideas-Tips-Tricks/
Computer Bugs - Additional Ideas, Tips & Tricks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/UISL/GWTSNUFL/F8GUISLGWTSNUFL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/UISL/GWTSNUFL/F8GUISLGWTSNUFL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/UISL/GWTSNUFL/F8GUISLGWTSNUFL.SMALL.jpg TechGadgets In early December I found here, on instructables.com, a tutorial by nnygamer called "Computer Bugs" (link:http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Bugs/). I realy liked his idea, but I thought "normal" bugs were too boring. In total I've made now 7 different bugs, which were great presents to Christ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2012 05:37:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Media-Artist-Contingency-Plan/
Media Artist Contingency Plan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/PX7C/GP7IICDU/FUAPX7CGP7IICDU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/PX7C/GP7IICDU/FUAPX7CGP7IICDU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/PX7C/GP7IICDU/FUAPX7CGP7IICDU.SMALL.jpg randofo Does the US Secret Police not approve of your art? Are you a media artist who has gotten on the bad side of a private multinational corporation? Perhaps your government does not approve of the open source co-working tool that you host? Or maybe, you are simply just a troublemaker? Any which way, wh...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:23:15 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2011 13:38:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mokume-Kireji-DIY-Woodgrain-Composites/
Mokume Kireji-DIY Woodgrain Composites - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KEHU/GLHRYPQ8/FHEKEHUGLHRYPQ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KEHU/GLHRYPQ8/FHEKEHUGLHRYPQ8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KEHU/GLHRYPQ8/FHEKEHUGLHRYPQ8.SMALL.jpg festeezio Here's an easy alternative to Mokume Gane that the average maker can put together in their garage without the need for fancy tools. Mokume Gane, Japanese for "wood-grain metal" or "burl metal" is a technique of metal-working developed by Denbei Shoami in 17th century Japan for the adornment of the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:59:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tattooists-Artists-tracing-lightbox/
Tattooists / Artists tracing lightbox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/X17U/GGMMFCQZ/FDVX17UGGMMFCQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/X17U/GGMMFCQZ/FDVX17UGGMMFCQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/X17U/GGMMFCQZ/FDVX17UGGMMFCQZ.SMALL.jpg andyward85 This instructable will show you how to make a very inexpensive professional looking tattooists / artists lightbox used for tracing images and designs onto paper from recycled things and out of things you may be able to find around the home or in the back of the garage. This is my first ever instruct...
By: andyward85

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:07:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-animation-using-powerpoint/
Making an animation using powerpoint - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/XQDS/GERPD5UU/F5HXQDSGERPD5UU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/XQDS/GERPD5UU/F5HXQDSGERPD5UU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/XQDS/GERPD5UU/F5HXQDSGERPD5UU.SMALL.jpg mohtaprashantrocks All of us have wanted to make animations  at some point of our life, but due to lack of knowledge or tools (correct programs) we aren't able to.... .....i was the same earlier.  ......i used to think  of ways to animate & found a pretty cool one . yeah it needs some tools but they are basic tools th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Oct 2010 09:09:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-shadow-text-with-Paint-PC-program/
Simple shadow text with Paint PC program - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/9GJZ/G6MPD22W/FV19GJZG6MPD22W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/9GJZ/G6MPD22W/FV19GJZG6MPD22W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/9GJZ/G6MPD22W/FV19GJZG6MPD22W.SMALL.jpg Vikking  This instructable will show you a simple way to make 3D text using only the Paint program on your PC. text setting open paint and click on the text button 1st text  type you desired text in the box HINT. the thicker the text the better it looks, and also try to stay away from script text, the...
By: Vikking

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:05:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Painting-of-1000-Paintings-OR-MORE/
The Painting of 1,000 Paintings (OR MORE!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/G0EP/G43E4QYX/F8SG0EPG43E4QYX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/G0EP/G43E4QYX/F8SG0EPG43E4QYX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/G0EP/G43E4QYX/F8SG0EPG43E4QYX.SMALL.jpg mason0190 So you put up a new painting in the living room, and it looks beautiful. It stays for a few weeks, and you get bored with it and want a new one. But after the first, you're broke! Well, this thing is as many paintings as you wish all at once, and it's not a collage or mosaic. Nay, it's a SLIDESHOW! ...
By: mason0190

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:06:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Add-a-Lineart-or-Any-Scan-Profile-in-Window/
How to Add a Lineart or Any Scan Profile in Windows Fax and Scan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/XGGT/FW5H3OKC/FUDXGGTFW5H3OKC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/XGGT/FW5H3OKC/FUDXGGTFW5H3OKC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/XGGT/FW5H3OKC/FUDXGGTFW5H3OKC.SMALL.jpg Diamond138J Hey, tired of scanning your drawn images in color or grayscale mode and need a better way to scan them? You know I have, but I recently discovered how to add another scan profile in Windows Fax and Scan. (Note: This is for Windows Vista and Windows 7 users; this may also apply to XP users.) Open...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:45:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-cool-backrounds/
How to make cool backrounds - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/YGX7/FVRA9NWJ/FH6YGX7FVRA9NWJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/YGX7/FVRA9NWJ/FH6YGX7FVRA9NWJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/YGX7/FVRA9NWJ/FH6YGX7FVRA9NWJ.SMALL.jpg saxmaster765 In this instructable(also my first), I will show you how to make interesting and sometimes really cool backgrounds. It's actually quite simple, really. Here's a few examples I made for you. Open Microsoft Paint Open the start menu, click All Programs, click Accessories, then Paint. Here's where y...
By: saxmaster765

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Jun 2009 21:20:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Line-Art/
Making Line Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/KN97/FQZROQ95/FPMKN97FQZROQ95.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/KN97/FQZROQ95/FPMKN97FQZROQ95.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/KN97/FQZROQ95/FPMKN97FQZROQ95.SMALL.jpg ruddiger95 Line Art looks really cool, you can just about draw anything to use for line art and it'll look cool. It's also really easy to do. Here's what you need:A drawing of some sort on paper ( not too detailed though)A scanner or even digital cameraA photo editing program ( I used macromedia flash mx )A bi...
By: ruddiger95

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Feb 2009 19:49:30 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:50:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-it-look-like-you-can-try-well-on-the-c/
How to make it look like you can Draw well on the computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/QXD9/FH9I3VGW/FB2QXD9FH9I3VGW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/QXD9/FH9I3VGW/FB2QXD9FH9I3VGW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/QXD9/FH9I3VGW/FB2QXD9FH9I3VGW.SMALL.jpg corl45 would you like to impress your friends and make it look like you can draw awesome pictures on the computer, heres how! note: these pictures are not going to be SUPER AWESOME, but if you CANNOT draw for you life, then this will help. Get the goods ok for this you will need a (Free) program calle...
By: corl45

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:53:24 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/how-to-make-a-realistic-looking-moon-photograph-in/
how to make a realistic looking moon photograph in photoshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/FQF3/FF3XQUTV/FTFFQF3FF3XQUTV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/FQF3/FF3XQUTV/FTFFQF3FF3XQUTV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/FQF3/FF3XQUTV/FTFFQF3FF3XQUTV.SMALL.jpg pooandwee in this tutorial i will show you how to make a very convincing photoshop image i even got a few people to beleive it was real! DRAWING THE MOON! Make new layer. Name it Moon and select Elliptical Marquee Tool. Then make selection of a circle area near the top middle of the page. Size near to 100x...
By: pooandwee

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:42:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-A-Realistic-3D-Flag-In-PhotoShop/
Creating A Realistic 3D Flag In PhotoShop!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/KE9D/FF22CHDF/FHXKE9DFF22CHDF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/KE9D/FF22CHDF/FHXKE9DFF22CHDF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/KE9D/FF22CHDF/FHXKE9DFF22CHDF.SMALL.jpg pooandwee This instructible will teach you how to make a realistic looking flag, but not only can this effect be used for flags It can be used for almost anything first things first! get your self a picture of some fabric and a picture fo a flag, you can use mine if you like. put both images into photosh...
By: pooandwee

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:36:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Case-Engraving/
Computer Case Engraving - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FDB/WXBB/F05IO1P2/FDBWXBBF05IO1P2.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FDB/WXBB/F05IO1P2/FDBWXBBF05IO1P2.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FDB/WXBB/F05IO1P2/FDBWXBBF05IO1P2.SMALL.jpg ionix An old-School approach to customizing a computer paintjob. I originally posted this on PCAPEX but I decided to post it here cuz it was my first mod. First of all, my first mod I plan on using my old alienware and beefing up its appearance alittle by etching an alien in the side of it.. Things you...
By: ionix

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2007 20:03:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Andy-Warhol-computer-art./
Andy Warhol computer art. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F2O/N26R/8PXEZ7BDVDC/F2ON26R8PXEZ7BDVDC.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2O/N26R/8PXEZ7BDVDC/F2ON26R8PXEZ7BDVDC.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2O/N26R/8PXEZ7BDVDC/F2ON26R8PXEZ7BDVDC.SMALL.jpg Von Klaus This is kinda like my stencil instructables, it does require the use of word and paint,but you can use photoshop too. If you don't have these applications then I am sorry I am just using the school's computers. You can apply this to printed out paper. But I think it looks cool. Get a photo Get a ...
By: Von Klaus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:33:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-your-computer-case/
Paint your computer case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIS/KQL5/Q7MERIE2NVE/FISKQL5Q7MERIE2NVE.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIS/KQL5/Q7MERIE2NVE/FISKQL5Q7MERIE2NVE.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIS/KQL5/Q7MERIE2NVE/FISKQL5Q7MERIE2NVE.SMALL.jpg Rajatoo9 Bore from your old & simple computer case.Here are some ideas to draw design on computer case.Below are some pics of finished work. Things you needed 1:Penciel 2:Rubber 3:Fabric paint or $ metallic $ color 4:Paint Brush (6)small size Step 2 First draw the picture u like or picture draw on my c...
By: Rajatoo9

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