Instructables: exploring - stepbystep - offbeat http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 07:40:31 PDT BLOX v1.01 DIY Engraving Machine/Tattoo Gun http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Engraving-MachineTattoo-Gun/
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Wed, 22 May 2013 22:30:16 PDT
Ask an Engineer Powerpuff Girls Style Puppets http://www.instructables.com/id/Ask-an-Engineer-Powerpuff-Girls-Style-Puppets/
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Sun, 19 May 2013 19:24:40 PDT
Steam Engine http://www.instructables.com/id/Steam-Engine/
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Wed, 15 May 2013 13:42:13 PDT
Soft Ball Cannon http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-Ball-Cannon/
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Fri, 10 May 2013 21:57:45 PDT
Spudinator: A syringe Potato gun http://www.instructables.com/id/Spudinator-A-syringe-Potato-gun/
Spudinator: A syringe Potato gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/43FC/HFSHUOZR/FYK43FCHFSHUOZR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/43FC/HFSHUOZR/FYK43FCHFSHUOZR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/43FC/HFSHUOZR/FYK43FCHFSHUOZR.SMALL.jpg ebaneser Hello readers in this instructable I shall show you how to make a mini potato gun out of a syringe and two pens. It does not require much to build and uses compressed air rather than a combustion chamber to shoot a small spud at low power. Parts: -syringe any size (I prefer the bigger ones and rem...
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Sun, 5 May 2013 18:25:17 PDT
Ant Möbius Playground http://www.instructables.com/id/Ant-Mbius-Playground/
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Fri, 3 May 2013 10:42:57 PDT
Gundriver- An Electric Screwdriver Inside a Toy Gun http://www.instructables.com/id/Gundriver-An-Electric-Screwdriver-Inside-a-Toy-Gu/
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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:15:17 PDT
Folding a Tetra-pak, the Fun Way http://www.instructables.com/id/Folding-a-Tetra-pak-the-Fun-Way/
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Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:58:23 PDT
Magic 8 Ball Die http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-8-Ball-Die/
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Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:56:06 PDT
Letterboxing: The Secret Scavenger Hunt Game http://www.instructables.com/id/Letterboxing-The-Secret-Scavenger-Hunt-Game/
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 18:11:12 PDT
How To Commano Crawl http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Commano-Crawl/
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Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:56:20 PDT
abraham lincoln head mold http://www.instructables.com/id/abraham-lincoln-head-mold/
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Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:20:43 PDT
Foam Sword , Gun http://www.instructables.com/id/Foam-Sword-Gun/
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Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:24:52 PDT
Gum Firecrackers http://www.instructables.com/id/Gum-Firecrackers/
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:05:15 PDT
Make a Doomsday Clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Doomsday-Clock/
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:07:38 PDT
Building Audrey II Bud Soft Sculptures http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-Audrey-II-Bud-Soft-Sculptures/
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:47:39 PDT
Building Audrey II Flowers and Buds http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-Audrey-II-Flowers-and-Buds/
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:39:45 PDT
Building Audrey II Finale Pieces http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-Audrey-II-Finale-Pieces/
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:32:55 PDT
Building Audrey II Phase 4 http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-Audrey-II-Phase-IV/
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:23:35 PDT
Building Audrey II Phase 3 http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-Audrey-II-Phase-3/
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:49:52 PDT
Building Audrey II Phase 2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-Audrey-II-Phase-2/
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:36:21 PDT
Building Audrey II Phase 1 http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-Audrey-II-Phase-1/
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:18:16 PDT
Building Audrey II: Introduction http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-Audrey-II-Introduction/
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:03:44 PDT
Plush TARDIS http://www.instructables.com/id/Plush-TARDIS/
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Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:16:48 PDT
How to make a reuseable Torch for fire breathing http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-reuseable-Torch-for-fire-breathing/
How to make a reuseable Torch for fire breathing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/G03Z/HEI4FG43/FPRG03ZHEI4FG43.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/G03Z/HEI4FG43/FPRG03ZHEI4FG43.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/G03Z/HEI4FG43/FPRG03ZHEI4FG43.SMALL.jpg NerdTronJJ Warning Using a torch without proper safety is hazardous to yours and others heath as well as a fire concern. Please use responsibly and remember "Only you can prevent forest fires ~Smokey Bear" Now here's what you are getting Getting things together Here's What you need to make this: 1  G...
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Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:21:57 PDT
Plush Dice http://www.instructables.com/id/Plush-Dice/
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Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:27:45 PDT
How to make your own font---FOR FREE! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-font-FOR-FREE/
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Sat, 9 Mar 2013 06:49:42 PST
How To Make A Mini Bow And Arrow http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Mini-Bow-And-Arrow-1/
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By: NE patsrock

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Sat, 2 Mar 2013 19:06:54 PST
Hardest classroom slingshot ammo ever! http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardest-classroom-slingshot-ammo-ever/
Hardest classroom slingshot ammo ever! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/VT53/HD4VPMDZ/F8LVT53HD4VPMDZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/VT53/HD4VPMDZ/F8LVT53HD4VPMDZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/VT53/HD4VPMDZ/F8LVT53HD4VPMDZ.SMALL.jpg Imu09 So yeah I'm going to teach you how to make the hardest ammo ever for your rubberband slingshot. This hurts, so be careful. And bear with me please, this is my first instructable. Materials Materials: Regular exercise book, Rubberband, Hands, A working brain. First, get a regular size exercise boo...
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Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:41:03 PST
Flashlight Air Gun (Can break Sound Barrier) http://www.instructables.com/id/Co-Axial-Pneumatic-BB-Gun/
Flashlight Air Gun (Can break Sound Barrier) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/GX96/HDYZB8P2/FYWGX96HDYZB8P2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/GX96/HDYZB8P2/FYWGX96HDYZB8P2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/GX96/HDYZB8P2/FYWGX96HDYZB8P2.SMALL.jpg Coolnventions SHOUTOUT TO KIPKAY FOR POSTING A VIDEO ON THIS: my youtube channel is Coolnventions What Did I Make? I am 16 years old and made a covert air powered bb gun, that is rapidly realizes a burst of air to propel a projectile at maximum possible velocity. I wanted something powerful, yet small and covert...
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Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:32:42 PST
Kongoken http://www.instructables.com/id/Kongoken/
Kongoken - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/DT2U/HD7TZ7IW/FMODT2UHD7TZ7IW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/DT2U/HD7TZ7IW/FMODT2UHD7TZ7IW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/DT2U/HD7TZ7IW/FMODT2UHD7TZ7IW.SMALL.jpg 6stringd Kongoken is a tool used to enhance a workout in the Hojo Undo spirit. This one is fairly cheap to make and can be used in several ways for strengthening the core and other muscles. This particular one is made out of PVC and sand. I wish it was heavier, but that just means more reps or just right ...
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:06:08 PST
Flamethrower http://www.instructables.com/id/Flamethrower-2/
Flamethrower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/WBWO/HD4VF7KF/FIPWBWOHD4VF7KF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/WBWO/HD4VF7KF/FIPWBWOHD4VF7KF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/WBWO/HD4VF7KF/FIPWBWOHD4VF7KF.SMALL.jpg silly1173 At first I had it all planned out. I was going to make a wrist mounted flamethrower with card board, tubing and some other things and it would work by spraying butane ate a fire... Well it failed. You can watch the fail at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePraXeu4QY8&feature=youtu.be New idea I dec...
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Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:12:32 PST
16 Pointed Dragonstar http://www.instructables.com/id/16-Pointed-Dragonstar/
16 Pointed Dragonstar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/M4G7/HD2RMSUP/F0MM4G7HD2RMSUP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/M4G7/HD2RMSUP/F0MM4G7HD2RMSUP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/M4G7/HD2RMSUP/F0MM4G7HD2RMSUP.SMALL.jpg Lars2005 Hello and welcome to my instructable. This is just a special kind of ninja star!!!! It makes about 15 minutes to build this thing when you have done this more often, and about 25 minutes if you do this for the first time. Paper You can use all kinds of paper, it doesn't have to be origami paper, ...
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Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:33:39 PST
Origami Dog In A Boat http://www.instructables.com/id/Origami-Dog-In-A-Boat/
Origami Dog In A Boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/89BA/HCV9CAJE/FIJ89BAHCV9CAJE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/89BA/HCV9CAJE/FIJ89BAHCV9CAJE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/89BA/HCV9CAJE/FIJ89BAHCV9CAJE.SMALL.jpg Lars2005 This is my first instructable!! XD Meaning Of The Origami Symbols For people who are new to origami, here is a picture which explains what the symbols mean. This might be helpful!! The First Step Just follow the steps and you'll be fine (I think) so good luck!!
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Fri, 8 Feb 2013 09:44:53 PST
Dinosaur for your swing set! http://www.instructables.com/id/Dinosaur-for-your-swing-set/
Dinosaur for your swing set! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/WEGJ/HCV99JZL/FBJWEGJHCV99JZL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/WEGJ/HCV99JZL/FBJWEGJHCV99JZL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/WEGJ/HCV99JZL/FBJWEGJHCV99JZL.SMALL.jpg Angus Murdoch I wanted to replace a bench swing that had broken on my girl's swing set. The set itself is fine and all, but nothing to write home about. The bench was broken beyond repair and needed a complete overhaul. I felt like I could do something a little better than what was originally in place so I said h...
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Thu, 7 Feb 2013 18:56:02 PST
Music Festival Group / Sign Pole http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-Festival-Group-Sign-Pole/
Music Festival Group / Sign Pole - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/QZJH/HCJO6NID/F1IQZJHHCJO6NID.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/QZJH/HCJO6NID/F1IQZJHHCJO6NID.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/QZJH/HCJO6NID/F1IQZJHHCJO6NID.SMALL.jpg silence04 For Bonnaroo 2012 I went with a large group of people (20+). We decided to make a decorative pole to help our group find each other. The artist SBTRKT was playing that year, so we made a larger version of his mask that lights up. The project was a success, my group could easily find each other and ...
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Tue, 5 Feb 2013 16:17:50 PST
pocket sized dart shooter http://www.instructables.com/id/pocket-sized-dart-shooter/
pocket sized dart shooter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FFV/43KX/H3QFM4EJ/FFV43KXH3QFM4EJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFV/43KX/H3QFM4EJ/FFV43KXH3QFM4EJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFV/43KX/H3QFM4EJ/FFV43KXH3QFM4EJ.SMALL.jpg jordanguy123 This will teach you how to make a pocket sized ninja dart shooter  lets take a look these are the supplies for the dart shooter!! cut them pieces cletus just cut all the way through dont cut your hand off :) aligning things now to make the main body just rap that rubber band yea putting t...
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Wed, 9 Jan 2013 13:36:22 PST
Cascade Failure Triggered Double Burst Disk Pneumatic Airgun http://www.instructables.com/id/Cascade-Failure-Triggered-Double-Burst-Disk-Pneuma/
Cascade Failure Triggered Double Burst Disk Pneumatic Airgun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/VO61/HAQ30FC9/F9SVO61HAQ30FC9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/VO61/HAQ30FC9/F9SVO61HAQ30FC9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/VO61/HAQ30FC9/F9SVO61HAQ30FC9.SMALL.jpg cowscankill Phew! That's a mouthful of a name. It's been far too long since I've posted an Instructable. But rather than list a bunch of excuses, let's get started on today's project. My latest airgun build follows a design called a cascade failure double burst disk system.  This is the most powerful and effici...
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Sat, 5 Jan 2013 19:08:40 PST
Portable Mini Disc Golf Basket http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Mini-Disc-Golf-Basket/
Portable Mini Disc Golf Basket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/IL64/HAQ2ZE07/FQ4IL64HAQ2ZE07.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/IL64/HAQ2ZE07/FQ4IL64HAQ2ZE07.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/IL64/HAQ2ZE07/FQ4IL64HAQ2ZE07.SMALL.jpg kschroeter This cheap portable disc golf basket is great for any living room, dorm or office. Fun and addicting to play with, and easy to store when you need to your space to look sharp.  Materials For Base For the base you will need.... - About 4 ft. of 1/2" PVC pipe - (x4) End caps 1/2" PVC - (x3) Three ...
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Thu, 3 Jan 2013 23:49:28 PST
POCKET TOY http://www.instructables.com/id/POCKET-TOY/
POCKET TOY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/XSGC/HAQ3AMI8/FTEXSGCHAQ3AMI8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/XSGC/HAQ3AMI8/FTEXSGCHAQ3AMI8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/XSGC/HAQ3AMI8/FTEXSGCHAQ3AMI8.SMALL.jpg walgrimph Are you ever bord in class or at the office just make a pocket toy all you need is 1. -your hands. 2.-2 papreclips. (any size will do bigger paperclips will be eeasier to work with though.) 3.-optional some type of tape. materials just what you should need to make this. ( i think.) prepare th ...
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Thu, 3 Jan 2013 14:57:19 PST
Launch supersonic spuds with a PVC Air Cannon! http://www.instructables.com/id/Launch-supersonic-spuds-with-a-PVC-Air-Cannon/
Launch supersonic spuds with a PVC Air Cannon! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/5JBQ/HAUNN48T/FNR5JBQHAUNN48T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/5JBQ/HAUNN48T/FNR5JBQHAUNN48T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/5JBQ/HAUNN48T/FNR5JBQHAUNN48T.SMALL.jpg techwhisperer Have you ever felt a desire to launch a potato into the sky at a high speed? Or maybe on the colder side, be a one man army in every snowball war with a pneumatic snowball launcher? Yes? No? Maybe? Well, in this tutorial I am going to show you how to do just that, with your very own air cannon! Befo...
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Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:42:19 PST
Cheap Blowgun Target http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Blowgun-Target/
Cheap Blowgun Target - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/HJY0/HAQ39Z84/FV8HJY0HAQ39Z84.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/HJY0/HAQ39Z84/FV8HJY0HAQ39Z84.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/HJY0/HAQ39Z84/FV8HJY0HAQ39Z84.SMALL.jpg Mythbuster Kid I got a blowgun for Christmas and I needed a target to practice my aim with.  The only problem was that I didn't want to spend money.  So this is what I came up with. Materials What's Needed: Blowgun Newspaper Lightbulb Box Optional: Duct Tape Old Books Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Lay out...
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Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:28:31 PST
Easy, Cheap Movie Stunts http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Cheap-Movie-Stunts/
Easy, Cheap Movie Stunts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/SX7W/HAM7L5PG/FUSSX7WHAM7L5PG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/SX7W/HAM7L5PG/FUSSX7WHAM7L5PG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/SX7W/HAM7L5PG/FUSSX7WHAM7L5PG.SMALL.jpg Mythbuster Kid I needed a way to have stunts in my movies.  But I had two problems.  One being that I am on a low budget (all the time), and that I don't have proffesional stunt people (or even amateur stunt people).  I do not need my actors hurt so I had to devise a way to have stunts for cheap that wouldn't inju...
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Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:05:42 PST
Holy Jesus on Toast ... or ... How to Make a Killing on Ebay! http://www.instructables.com/id/Holy-Jesus-on-Toast-or-How-to-Make-a-Killi/
Holy Jesus on Toast ... or ... How to Make a Killing on Ebay! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/PNS0/H9T4LUWE/FPQPNS0H9T4LUWE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/PNS0/H9T4LUWE/FPQPNS0H9T4LUWE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/PNS0/H9T4LUWE/FPQPNS0H9T4LUWE.SMALL.jpg ccrome Who wouldn't like to have breakfast with Jesus?  Well, now's your chance!  On Ebay, you could pay $28,000 for this opportunity, but now for the low, low price of $4.50 for a loaf of bread, plus the normal TechShop membership fees, you can have breakfast with your favorite lord and savior. Here's ho...
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Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:33:49 PST
How to Make Juggling Sticks http://www.instructables.com/id/Juggling-Sticks/
How to Make Juggling Sticks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/GVK3/H9QPOIWT/F5GGVK3H9QPOIWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/GVK3/H9QPOIWT/F5GGVK3H9QPOIWT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/GVK3/H9QPOIWT/F5GGVK3H9QPOIWT.SMALL.jpg eschmemma These are most commonly known as devil sticks or juggling sticks and sometimes called flower sticks. The reason they are known as devil sticks is that when you get good at tricks, it looks like the sticks are moving by magic, and therefore "the work of the devil." It's all about illusion. Juggling...
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Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:04:36 PST
Modifying Baby Bottle Nipples for Adult Use http://www.instructables.com/id/Modifying-Baby-Bottle-Nipples-for-Adult-Use/
Modifying Baby Bottle Nipples for Adult Use - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/048G/H9G0ZI41/FYH048GH9G0ZI41.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/048G/H9G0ZI41/FYH048GH9G0ZI41.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/048G/H9G0ZI41/FYH048GH9G0ZI41.SMALL.jpg ajthepie I made this instructable to go with some bottles I sell on ebay for adult babies. It could also be used for adults with special needs and even pets. This tutorial was made for Nuk style orthodontic nipples but the method will work for any latex nipple (not sure about silicone, haven't tested it but ...
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Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:00:28 PST
Block a Ninja Star on Stage! http://www.instructables.com/id/Block-a-Ninja-Star-on-Stage/
Block a Ninja Star on Stage! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/W2Y5/H994S0RX/FCIW2Y5H994S0RX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/W2Y5/H994S0RX/FCIW2Y5H994S0RX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/W2Y5/H994S0RX/FCIW2Y5H994S0RX.SMALL.jpg justjimAZ It's 2011, and I am in charge of choreographing a bunch of children in a "ninja" skit to be played out on stage in front of their friends and families. I decide to finish the skit by having the two most experienced kids have a battle on stage.  In the beginning of the battle, the Ninja would bow, a...
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Sat, 10 Nov 2012 16:28:59 PST
Make a tennis ball mortar out of Pringles tubes http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-tennis-ball-mortar-out-of-Pringles-tubes/
Make a tennis ball mortar out of Pringles tubes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/8XMZ/H8NA3U2P/F8S8XMZH8NA3U2P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/8XMZ/H8NA3U2P/F8S8XMZH8NA3U2P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/8XMZ/H8NA3U2P/F8S8XMZH8NA3U2P.SMALL.jpg baddadgreatkid Bad Dad - projects for kids who aren't wrapped in cotton wool http://baddadgreatkid.blogspot.co.uk/ So here's how you do it. Materials The raw materials you'll need to buy or collect are as follows: three Pringles tubes, a good-sized roll of gaffer tape, some long matches, a tin of lighter fluid ...
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Wed, 24 Oct 2012 05:01:38 PDT
Puppet Climbing Chalk Bag http://www.instructables.com/id/Puppet-Climbing-Chalk-Bag/
Puppet Climbing Chalk Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/6MON/H7W4ST5P/FPV6MONH7W4ST5P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/6MON/H7W4ST5P/FPV6MONH7W4ST5P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/6MON/H7W4ST5P/FPV6MONH7W4ST5P.SMALL.jpg kschroeter Chalk bags are how you show your personality at the gym or local bouldering area. Make sure everyone and their brother knows you're a boss with this DIY chalk bag!  Materials To make your chalk bag you'll need your favorite puppet or golf club head cover and a bunch of felty material. The materia...
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Sat, 6 Oct 2012 16:30:42 PDT
Disc Golf Disc Finder http://www.instructables.com/id/Disc-Golf-Disc-Finder/
Disc Golf Disc Finder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/1GOJ/H7UQN1XX/FWQ1GOJH7UQN1XX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/1GOJ/H7UQN1XX/FWQ1GOJH7UQN1XX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/1GOJ/H7UQN1XX/FWQ1GOJH7UQN1XX.SMALL.jpg kschroeter This is an instructable for a cheap auditory disc golf disc locator using a key finder! I'll show you my idea and procedure, but it could certainly use some improvement. Be creative and make it more robust it if you like the idea.  Materials The obvious one is the disc golf disc, but the crux of ...
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Sat, 6 Oct 2012 15:14:04 PDT