http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:14:23 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Whats-better-than-water-Balloons-Sponge-Balls/
Whats better than water Balloons... Sponge Balls!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/8Z8R/HHTE166V/FE68Z8RHHTE166V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/8Z8R/HHTE166V/FE68Z8RHHTE166V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/8Z8R/HHTE166V/FE68Z8RHHTE166V.SMALL.jpg ClayChip Every summer we make a large batch of sponge balls for the kids to enjoy in stead of water balloons. We do this for several reasons. Once made they can be enjoyed all summer if taken care of properly. The clean up is real easy since there aren't any little rubber balloon pieced to hunt for and pick ...
By: ClayChip

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:14:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Black-Hawk-egg-carton-glider/
Black Hawk egg carton glider - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/KKFF/HHS9VMLG/FO2KKFFHHS9VMLG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/KKFF/HHS9VMLG/FO2KKFFHHS9VMLG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/KKFF/HHS9VMLG/FO2KKFFHHS9VMLG.SMALL.jpg American Ruin This is a fun and easy project for kids and adults! I've adapted this project from Paul Billings' design. What you'll need - Styrofoam egg carton lid - Marker and pen - scissors - ruler - knife - penny - black paint - Glider pattern: http://www.wnit.org/outdoorelements/pdf/egg_carton_glider.pdf ...
By: American Ruin

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:57:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fathers-Day-Fabric-Fortune-Cookie/
Father's Day Fabric Fortune Cookie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/CKR8/HHS9H1P6/FFICKR8HHS9H1P6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/CKR8/HHS9H1P6/FFICKR8HHS9H1P6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/CKR8/HHS9H1P6/FFICKR8HHS9H1P6.SMALL.jpg emily ann Here's a cute fabric fortune cookie that would be a perfect, straight-from-the-heart gift for Dad on Father's Day. It's really easy to make, and you can add your own personalized fortune! Gather Your Materials What you'll need for this project: -Some sort of thick fabric (felt is ideal, but I us...
By: emily ann

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:41:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stay-Entertained-on-Long-Bus-Rides/
Stay Entertained on Long Bus Rides - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/6LBK/FM7WGH6H/FYB6LBKFM7WGH6H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/6LBK/FM7WGH6H/FYB6LBKFM7WGH6H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/6LBK/FM7WGH6H/FYB6LBKFM7WGH6H.SMALL.jpg transplendent Long bus rides for field trips or competitions can be really boring sometimes. Of course, with a friend or two and a few games to play, the time can fly by. Plus, you'll be bonding with others and strengthening friendships. Here are a few classic games, riddles, and random things to do that I usuall...
By: transplendent

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:19:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Chevron-Friendship-Bracelet-Tutorial/
Chevron Friendship Bracelet Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/PFL8/HHOFXGYJ/FUEPFL8HHOFXGYJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/PFL8/HHOFXGYJ/FUEPFL8HHOFXGYJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/PFL8/HHOFXGYJ/FUEPFL8HHOFXGYJ.SMALL.jpg emily ann Here's a tutorial on how to make an easy chevron friendship bracelet that you can make for yourself or for a friend. This bracelet is super simple and soon you'll be making these like a pro.  Gather Your Materials Here's what you'll need for this Instructable: -4 different colors of embroidery f...
By: emily ann

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:39:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Deep-Fried-Its-It/
Deep Fried It's It - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/R73X/HGH6Q6O2/FLNR73XHGH6Q6O2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/R73X/HGH6Q6O2/FLNR73XHGH6Q6O2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/R73X/HGH6Q6O2/FLNR73XHGH6Q6O2.SMALL.jpg randofo For those of you East of the Rockies, I should explain. An It's It is essentially an ice cream sandwhich made with oatmeal cookies and covered in a chocolate shell. It is utterly delicious as it is. There is not too much you could do to improve such a regional delicacy; short of deep frying it. Thus...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:08:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Seed-Spreading-Robot/
Seed Spreading Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/YDM1/H5JVXA2L/FTDYDM1H5JVXA2L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/YDM1/H5JVXA2L/FTDYDM1H5JVXA2L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/YDM1/H5JVXA2L/FTDYDM1H5JVXA2L.SMALL.jpg randofo Last summer it was brought to my attention that you could buy nearly everything you needed for automated lawn care but a seed spreading robot. This intrigued me. For starters, why on Earth would anyone make lawn care robots in the first place? There are countless reasons this seems like a bad idea. ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 23:18:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DROPLETS-1/
DROPLETS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/PUWS/HHMI95JV/FURPUWSHHMI95JV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/PUWS/HHMI95JV/FURPUWSHHMI95JV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/PUWS/HHMI95JV/FURPUWSHHMI95JV.SMALL.jpg Density Hi everybody. Today I will show you how to make easy, quick and tasty droplets. This is a simple way of making delicious treats for guests out of three ingredients and in under 25 minutes. Read through the instructable before starting so you can understand what is needed. I hope the instructions are...
By: Density

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 09:30:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-Slingshot/
Desktop Slingshot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/WR9W/HHOFX78U/FXGWR9WHHOFX78U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/WR9W/HHOFX78U/FXGWR9WHHOFX78U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/WR9W/HHOFX78U/FXGWR9WHHOFX78U.SMALL.jpg Znaffi In this is instructable, i am going to show you how to make an easy to use, desktop slingshot. This instructable is in the craft contest, the toy contest and the launch it contest, so it would be very nice if you would vote for me! Bending the paperclip Use the nose pliers to bend the paper clip...
By: Znaffi

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 05:57:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Minute-Aeroplane/
20-Minute Aeroplane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/MQKZ/HHJO57Z5/FAFMQKZHHJO57Z5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/MQKZ/HHJO57Z5/FAFMQKZHHJO57Z5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/MQKZ/HHJO57Z5/FAFMQKZHHJO57Z5.SMALL.jpg awesomecreations This is a very basic polystyrene glider made almost entirely from stuff you can find in rubbish bins. It should take about 20 minutes to get it flying, but there is no need to rush through it if you want it to work better. In this instructable I will also explain the jobs of most of the control sur...
By: awesomecreations

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 04:54:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-saber-knitting-needles/
Lightsaber knitting needles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/LEI0/HH2W0B7L/FQMLEI0HH2W0B7L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/LEI0/HH2W0B7L/FQMLEI0HH2W0B7L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/LEI0/HH2W0B7L/FQMLEI0HH2W0B7L.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian An Epic Battle With Every Stitch... I will not embarrass you with my poor knitting but maybe someone out there can "give me a hand! Right?" I will however show a cast on at night in a darkened room with the lights off! I made a second set at 8 inches length for the pocket size contest! And a thi...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 21:37:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Salmon-Sushi-Earrings/
Salmon Sushi Earrings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/QWYE/HHJOKEG9/F87QWYEHHJOKEG9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/QWYE/HHJOKEG9/F87QWYEHHJOKEG9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/QWYE/HHJOKEG9/F87QWYEHHJOKEG9.SMALL.jpg lava.tomato Like sushi? Like earrings? You're in luck.  Ingredients Here's what you'll need! Clockwise (more or less), starting from top left: Varathane: a satin-finish water-based floor sealer that works nicely on cured polymer clay. It sells by the pint at hardware stores, but you can also get it here in...
By: lava.tomato

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Jun 2013 19:51:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Electronics-Conductive-Paints-Inks-and-Mo/
Paper Electronics: Conductive Paints, Inks, and More - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/ZB42/HHI4UKII/FO0ZB42HHI4UKII.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/ZB42/HHI4UKII/FO0ZB42HHI4UKII.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/ZB42/HHI4UKII/FO0ZB42HHI4UKII.SMALL.jpg icecats      This Instructable is all about the amazing technology of paper electronics and conductive materials. Instead of using stubborn wires and your rusty soldering skills to painstakingly connect components, why not use paint and glue? This tutorial will share various recipes to create your very own ...
By: icecats

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Jun 2013 12:07:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ionization-chamber-made-of-aluminum-can/
ionization chamber made of aluminum can - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/6G4R/HH2W0QRM/F4P6G4RHH2W0QRM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/6G4R/HH2W0QRM/F4P6G4RHH2W0QRM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/6G4R/HH2W0QRM/F4P6G4RHH2W0QRM.SMALL.jpg eistein In this instructable I will teach you how to build an ionization chamber, which should not cost more than $ 10. Sorry for my bad english, I'm Brazilian, so do not speak very well. materials needed: Can of coca cola or other voltmeter or multimeter 9 volt battery 1k resistor 1 transistor 1 can op...
By: eistein

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Jun 2013 12:14:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Travel-Chess-Set/
Magnetic Travel Chess Set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/OJRB/HH2VJUAZ/FEQOJRBHH2VJUAZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/OJRB/HH2VJUAZ/FEQOJRBHH2VJUAZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/OJRB/HH2VJUAZ/FEQOJRBHH2VJUAZ.SMALL.jpg nsnip I wanted to make a compact travel chess set using items I purchased from the dollar store.  Here is what I did. What you'll need - Parts List I bought all of parts for the chess men and the board at the dollar store: 3 packages of "Locker" magnets for the magnetic bases of the chess men. 1 Toy B...
By: nsnip

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 17:18:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Game-Boy-Game-Pad-For-Phone/
Game Boy Bluetooth Game Pad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/B58B/HH2VJK39/FFYB58BHH2VJK39.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/B58B/HH2VJK39/FFYB58BHH2VJK39.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/B58B/HH2VJK39/FFYB58BHH2VJK39.SMALL.jpg tomatoskins Original credit goes  to alpinedelta here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Game-Boy-Android-Gamepad/ and here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Game-Boy-Android-Gamepad-1/ I really like the idea behind using a physical game pad for the inputs of various games on my phone, however I f...
By: tomatoskins

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 20:45:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Whittle-a-Staff--Walking-Stick/
Carve a Staff / Walking Stick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/N65X/FF8XAJDU/FWNN65XFF8XAJDU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/N65X/FF8XAJDU/FWNN65XFF8XAJDU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/N65X/FF8XAJDU/FWNN65XFF8XAJDU.SMALL.jpg Arbitror In this Instructable, you will learn how to whittle a staff / walking stick out of a cut off branch. Just so you know, whittle means to carve, specifically wood carving. There is more than just stripping off the bark in this Instructable! This is the same method that Rick Wiebe, with 50 years of exp...
By: Arbitror

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:40:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubber-Band-Powered-Aeroplane/
Rubber Band Powered Aeroplane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/LIHO/HH2VL27P/FYTLIHOHH2VL27P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/LIHO/HH2VL27P/FYTLIHOHH2VL27P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/LIHO/HH2VL27P/FYTLIHOHH2VL27P.SMALL.jpg awesomecreations A few weeks before I had time to make this, I realized that there were no nice instructables of a simple scratch-built rubber-band powered aeroplane so I decided to make one and an instructable of it. This one has a balsa wood frame structure but other wood can also be used, provided that it is thin...
By: awesomecreations

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 07:39:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-A-Three-Hole-Washers-Board-Game/
Build A Three Hole Washers Board Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/QUUA/H461GSN7/FLIQUUAH461GSN7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/QUUA/H461GSN7/FLIQUUAH461GSN7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/QUUA/H461GSN7/FLIQUUAH461GSN7.SMALL.jpg desertsniper My girlfriends grandparents are part of the elks lodge, they play this game a lot. They say that this game was created by the lodge; I can neither confirm nor deny this fact. I AM NOT THE ONE WHO INVENTED IT (just want to make that clear). Any ways, I have played this with a few friends and family, ...
By: desertsniper

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2012 08:32:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carbonating%3a-The-Cheap-and-Easy-Way/
Carbonating: The Cheap and Easy Way - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F70/5FVC/F5LD3QNT/F705FVCF5LD3QNT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F70/5FVC/F5LD3QNT/F705FVCF5LD3QNT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F70/5FVC/F5LD3QNT/F705FVCF5LD3QNT.SMALL.jpg egreen767 Have you ever wanted to make your own carbonated beverages such as soda and carbonated water? Well, I have. However, after doing a lot of research I realized that the carbonation machines you can buy cost hundreds of dollars. But then I found this way of doing it. It costs very little and can be...
By: egreen767

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:16:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DC3-Paper-Airplane-The-king-of-the-paper-gliders/
DC3 Paper Airplane-The king of the paper gliders - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/F09W/H5IRVGFB/FS8F09WH5IRVGFB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/F09W/H5IRVGFB/FS8F09WH5IRVGFB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/F09W/H5IRVGFB/FS8F09WH5IRVGFB.SMALL.jpg muchensmile I will show you how to make the DC3 paper airplane. You have probably not heard it before, but it is a really good glider that is quite easy to make (if you understand origami) So when you are bored, you can always pick up a piece of paper and build this plane! then chuck it around the house or o...
By: muchensmile

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Aug 2012 15:46:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/AWESOME-Paper-Airplane-Glider/
AWESOME Paper Airplane Glider - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/QIKD/F8Y3RMSL/FRWQIKDF8Y3RMSL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/QIKD/F8Y3RMSL/FRWQIKDF8Y3RMSL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/QIKD/F8Y3RMSL/FRWQIKDF8Y3RMSL.SMALL.jpg The Ownist An awesome paper airplane glider that will not disappoint you! AMAZING!!! Requirements All you need is a piece of paper and pretty good paper airplane making experience Step 1: fold the paper like in the 1st picture. then you fold the corners onto the middl line pics 2 and 3. Step 2: fold t...
By: The Ownist

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:19:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-the-Worlds-Fastest-Paper-Airplane/
How to Make the World's Fastest Paper Airplane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/YFMN/GMIG0MUT/FJYYFMNGMIG0MUT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/YFMN/GMIG0MUT/FJYYFMNGMIG0MUT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/YFMN/GMIG0MUT/FJYYFMNGMIG0MUT.SMALL.jpg koligee This is how to fold the fastest paper airplane I know. It can take a very hard throw and still fly well. I credit the design to Surefire Paper Airplanes . *DISCLAIMER*- I AM IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS PAPER AIRPLANE- THROW AT YOUR OWN RISK! WIthout further ado, here is the...
By: koligee

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:45:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Cellular-Shield-Tutorial/
Arduino Cellular Shield Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Cellular Shield allows you to make cellular telephone calls, and send text messages. The brains of this shield is the SM5100B which is a robust cellular module capable of performing many of the tasks of most standard cell phones. This shield requires use of a SIM card to connect to a cel...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 09:25:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-washer-toss-game/
How to make washer toss game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/VZOH/GAA12I1K/F14VZOHGAA12I1K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/VZOH/GAA12I1K/F14VZOHGAA12I1K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/VZOH/GAA12I1K/F14VZOHGAA12I1K.SMALL.jpg timweaver17 This game is really fun to play, and its easy and cheap to make. It requires few materials, 2x4, plywood, pvc, washers, screws and glue. Go to the next step for necessary pieces and tools.  Materials We need the following: 4 - 16 inch  2x4 4 - 13 inch 2x4 8 - 1/2 inch washers, or any size washe...
By: timweaver17

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:41:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Learn-How-to-Play-Poker!/
Learn How to Play Poker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F59/GTTM/F3B4B0V9/F59GTTMF3B4B0V9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F59/GTTM/F3B4B0V9/F59GTTMF3B4B0V9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F59/GTTM/F3B4B0V9/F59GTTMF3B4B0V9.SMALL.jpg Bran Since I'm amazed that a lot of people don't know how to play poker, though I've played since I was like, 10, I figured I'd help y'all learn how to play so you can go to casinos and lose your money. Sounds good, eh? Alright, I'm going to teach you how to play: 5 Card Draw, 5 Card Stud, Texas Hold '...
By: Bran

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:07:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/15-30lb-PVC-bows/
15-30lb PVC bows - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/BOB0/HGH6XGUL/FJSBOB0HGH6XGUL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/BOB0/HGH6XGUL/FJSBOB0HGH6XGUL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/BOB0/HGH6XGUL/FJSBOB0HGH6XGUL.SMALL.jpg my wookie we built these for scouts and they turned out pretty well, i was very impressed. tools and materials what you need: common sense (this is NOT optional) tools-  heat gun  gloves  a pot  hack saw  vice holder thing (you make this) materials-  3/4" PVC  para-cord optional but highly suggested:  arm ...
By: my wookie

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 18:38:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-start-your-very-own-Garden-Giant-Mushroom-P/
How to start your very own Garden Giant Mushroom Patch! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/PPCE/FT7PRB2Y/F6CPPCEFT7PRB2Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/PPCE/FT7PRB2Y/F6CPPCEFT7PRB2Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/PPCE/FT7PRB2Y/F6CPPCEFT7PRB2Y.SMALL.jpg Brenpat We bought a mushroom growing kit from Fungi Perfecti which included The Garden Giant Mushroom Patch, The Elm Oyster Mushroom Patch, and The Shitake Mushroom Plugs. This Instructable will talk about how to pick out a good location for your mushroom patch and what are the necessary steps needed to st...
By: Brenpat

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:11:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Smalls-Solar-Powered-USB-Charger/
Altoids Smalls Solar Powered USB Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/XJSP/HFSHW1BX/FFDXJSPHFSHW1BX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/XJSP/HFSHW1BX/FFDXJSPHFSHW1BX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/XJSP/HFSHW1BX/FFDXJSPHFSHW1BX.SMALL.jpg bird123457 This instructable will teach you how to make your very own solar powered USB charger out of an Altoids Smalls tin. It is an eco-friendly way to conserve energy. The Solar Panel I am using for this project has a dial on it so you can chose your output number of volts, therefore I am able to use it fo...
By: bird123457

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 06:25:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pi%c3%b1ata-Cookies/
Pinata Cookies - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/53MR/HGH70EF0/FW153MRHGH70EF0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/53MR/HGH70EF0/FW153MRHGH70EF0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/53MR/HGH70EF0/FW153MRHGH70EF0.SMALL.jpg SHIFT! Hey Instructabrarians, Guess what? Today, I'm doing something a bit more unusual and entering a dangerous mysterious realm: FOOD. Prepare yourselves for my first cooking instructables ever! A couple of months ago, I got a message from Instructable's TOP SECRET, high performance, electronic messagin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 12:02:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Photography-Backdrop/
DIY Photography Backdrop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/UWWC/GP7IH561/FF9UWWCGP7IH561.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/UWWC/GP7IH561/FF9UWWCGP7IH561.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/UWWC/GP7IH561/FF9UWWCGP7IH561.SMALL.jpg randofo This is an easy removable table-mounted photography backdrop that can be built in roughly five minutes. This came about when it was suggested that my previous ceiling mounted backdrop rig was an eyesore and an impediment to office productivity. To comply with new office-wide zoning standards, I had ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2011 13:30:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-high-power-burning-blueray-laser-Ea/
How to make a high power burning blueray laser! Easy,cheap and focusable! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/GH3M/FTTOT0V3/FMRGH3MFTTOT0V3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/GH3M/FTTOT0V3/FMRGH3MFTTOT0V3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/GH3M/FTTOT0V3/FMRGH3MFTTOT0V3.SMALL.jpg LaserRain This is a DIY guide on how to make your HIGH POWER burning BLUE-ray laser. WARNING: You are dealing with very high power lasers that will blind anyone in under half a secound if shined into your eyes or anyone elses eyes! Now onto the first PIC! :D Parts PartsDiode in aixiz module 19 USD. h...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:56:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-Speakers/
Glass Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/G6YG/HFPTHNZE/F37G6YGHFPTHNZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/G6YG/HFPTHNZE/F37G6YGHFPTHNZE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/G6YG/HFPTHNZE/F37G6YGHFPTHNZE.SMALL.jpg randofo This set of speakers resonates glass to produce sound. While this may seem complicated, the technical explanation is actually rather simple.  Each speaker has a tactile transducer attached to the center, which is a device that vibrates the glass to produce sound waves. This simple mechanism allowed ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 10:51:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Homemade-Practice-Poi/
How to Make Homemade Practice Poi - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FH3/0C3U/9B8EPU7A9YP/FH30C3U9B8EPU7A9YP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH3/0C3U/9B8EPU7A9YP/FH30C3U9B8EPU7A9YP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH3/0C3U/9B8EPU7A9YP/FH30C3U9B8EPU7A9YP.SMALL.jpg Hydra Welcome to my little tutorial on how to make some poi. First of all, to those who don't know what poi is: Quoted from Homeofpoi.com ""Poi" is the Maori word for "ball" on a cord The Poi was used, many years ago, by the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand to increase their flexibility and streng...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:10:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LieDar/
LieDar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/CYFI/HFPTF4QV/F28CYFIHFPTF4QV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/CYFI/HFPTF4QV/F28CYFIHFPTF4QV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/CYFI/HFPTF4QV/F28CYFIHFPTF4QV.SMALL.jpg randofo LieDar is a fake lidar sensor that you can attach to the top of your car to instantly turn it into a self-driving vehicle. Whereas some companies have spent millions of dollars developing the technology to have conversations about the future of transportation, you can butt in for a mere fraction ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:56:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotary-Phone-iPod-Dock/
Rotary Phone iPod Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SMALL.jpg tomatoskins I have always loved re-purposing one thing into another. This instructable will show pictures of my completed iPod dock with commentary on how I put it together. I apologize that I didn't take pictures through the whole process. I was just too excited about the project. Parts Needed Parts needed:...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:58:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Paper-Double-Barreled-Sawn-off-Shotg/
How to Make a Paper Double Barreled Sawn-off Shotgun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/CKO7/FUVSFXXE/F7CCKO7FUVSFXXE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/CKO7/FUVSFXXE/F7CCKO7FUVSFXXE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/CKO7/FUVSFXXE/F7CCKO7FUVSFXXE.SMALL.jpg 666man8 have you ever realized how many tutorials there are on how to build a paper sawn-off shotgun in word form? let alone how many tutorials there are on how to build a paper shotgun period? not very many. if you are one of those people searching for a tutorial on how to build a paper a sawn off paper sh...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 21:20:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Twisted-ring/
Twisted ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/IV6B/HFPTHXUR/F84IV6BHFPTHXUR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/IV6B/HFPTHXUR/F84IV6BHFPTHXUR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/IV6B/HFPTHXUR/F84IV6BHFPTHXUR.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput In this instructable I'm going to show you how to make these twisted rings. Once you've got the hang of it, it takes only five minutes to make one! What do you need What do you need to make this - a round object matching the size of your finger. For me, the inside of a lip balm works perfectly -...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:03:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Double-Barrel-Shotfun/
Double-Barrel Shotfun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/F4O6/HFSHT3RW/FSEF4O6HFSHT3RW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/F4O6/HFSHT3RW/FSEF4O6HFSHT3RW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/F4O6/HFSHT3RW/FSEF4O6HFSHT3RW.SMALL.jpg Kiteman It was just a spelling mistake in a humorous sub-thread, but it eventually became... The Double-Barrel Shotfun - dealing out enjoyment at the pull of a trigger! It's just what you needed - an overly-complex method of firing off two party-poppers at once. (You can now accessorise your Shotfun ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:35:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-CostumeCosplay-from-EVA-Foam/
Creating a Costume/Cosplay from E.V.A Foam - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/B3QQ/HFD1FH2X/F6MB3QQHFD1FH2X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/B3QQ/HFD1FH2X/F6MB3QQHFD1FH2X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/B3QQ/HFD1FH2X/F6MB3QQHFD1FH2X.SMALL.jpg ToweringProductions Good evening Ladies And Gents, In this fine Instructable I will be showing and instructing you how to work with EVA Foam for costuming and prop creation. Over the several steps listed here ill demonstrate a handful of good techniques when working with EVA foam for the new and experienced cosplayers...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:17:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FuzzBot/
FuzzBot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow The FuzzBot is an awesome, fast, fully autonomous small Arduino robot that everyone loves!!!  It uses the compact Pololu ZumoBot Chassis kit for a great drive system, and uses a Parallax Ping sensor to sense proximity, to make the FuzzBot fully autonomous.  I like to think of it as a cheap & hackabl...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:13:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-working-homemade-arduino-joystick/
Cheap working homemade arduino joystick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/QWWT/HF24095R/F0MQWWTHF24095R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/QWWT/HF24095R/F0MQWWTHF24095R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/QWWT/HF24095R/F0MQWWTHF24095R.SMALL.jpg Bartuss Hello everyone! Today I present you : Arduino Joystick! One day I was checking the inside of old joystick. System wasn't that hard to understand, so I thought of making my of system. The whole build is made only by me. I didn't check the internet pages about joysticks etc. What is it? It's a sim...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 02:21:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smoke-Ring-Maker/
Smoke Ring Maker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/HC0T/HF243FNL/F49HC0THF243FNL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/HC0T/HF243FNL/F49HC0THF243FNL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/HC0T/HF243FNL/F49HC0THF243FNL.SMALL.jpg techno007 This is perhaps the easiest mathod of making the Smoke rings...you can also see the result at : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj2eq6fHdnY Items Needed Get a Cup...And a Joss Stick ...any kind of cup will do ...i am using a yogurt cup but any type works.....many of you may now not know of joss st...
By: techno007

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 04:18:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-easily-convert-your-bike-into-a-snow-bike/
How to easily convert your bike into a snow bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/E475/HF23WKY3/FE4E475HF23WKY3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/E475/HF23WKY3/FE4E475HF23WKY3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/E475/HF23WKY3/FE4E475HF23WKY3.SMALL.jpg mykiscool Before I bring you to the materials list, I'd better cover my butt with a disclaimer. Disclaimer: I'm not responsible if anyone gets hurt during the construction or use of this product. I design and construct this product in a manner that I believe is safe, but as in everything accidents do happen,...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 13:54:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Egg-Prank-1/
Egg Prank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/QTFV/FSZSGAS6/F2VQTFVFSZSGAS6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/QTFV/FSZSGAS6/F2VQTFVFSZSGAS6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/QTFV/FSZSGAS6/F2VQTFVFSZSGAS6.SMALL.jpg Shadow Dragon In this Instructable, I will teach you a funny and rather mean prank. Try it on your friends and family! If you like it, please vote for it. ;) Gather Your Materials In this Instructable, all you need is:-an egg-a door Pull The Prank Tell your victim that you are going to do a magic trick on t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2009 16:37:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Altoid-Tin-Robot-With-Personality/
Tiny Altoid Tin Robot With Personality - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SMALL.jpg Mizchief100 I love robots. Normally the ones I build are quite large and wouldn't fit in your pocket, but for a change of pace I decided I would try something small and fun! This robot is exactly that, and in fact fits inside of an altoids tin. It is inexpensive, versatile (so many different sensors can be used...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:25:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wakeboard-Winch/
Wakeboard Winch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/BXSS/HET138OW/F6BBXSSHET138OW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/BXSS/HET138OW/F6BBXSSHET138OW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/BXSS/HET138OW/F6BBXSSHET138OW.SMALL.jpg cmcqueen321     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tRlp07DWWA            1- What did you make? (Tell the story of what you made and how it works. Why did you use the tools and materials you selected?)  I created a wakeboard winch. A winch is a machine that reals in a long rope rapidly with enough power to dra...
By: cmcqueen321

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:22:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-fun-at-store/
Cheap fun at $ store - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/E3U1/HET1F794/FHGE3U1HET1F794.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/E3U1/HET1F794/FHGE3U1HET1F794.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/E3U1/HET1F794/FHGE3U1HET1F794.SMALL.jpg aaahotdog Lots of fun for less than a latte. I bought a couple solar lawn lights at Dollar Tree and decided to repurpose them as interior night lights.   I also bought some accent jems at the store to use for feet to the hard drive platters I had laying around.   I picked up a candle stick holder in a fre...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:05:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PEZ-Attachment-for-Camera-with-%22Hot-Shoe%22/
PEZ Attachment for Camera with "Hot Shoe" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FBJ/1GVV/FYWEZR7AVX0/FBJ1GVVFYWEZR7AVX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBJ/1GVV/FYWEZR7AVX0/FBJ1GVVFYWEZR7AVX0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBJ/1GVV/FYWEZR7AVX0/FBJ1GVVFYWEZR7AVX0.SMALL.jpg HarryHomm You want people not to look unhappy on your photos? Build this necessary enhancement for your camera, which you can slip on the Cameras "Hot Shoe".*It is also useful when taking photos of children. They can earn some sweets if they smile.I discovered this idea of camera tuning at this website.*Moun...
By: HarryHomm

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2007 08:31:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Chainmail-Glove/
How to Make a Chainmail Glove - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/UGT0/HELXCKVN/FMZUGT0HELXCKVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/UGT0/HELXCKVN/FMZUGT0HELXCKVN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/UGT0/HELXCKVN/FMZUGT0HELXCKVN.SMALL.jpg mythbuster1633 This is a project that that i started mainly to protect my knuckles when I sword fight, but they are just all around protective. If you want more dexterity you can use smaller links.  It is another chainmail project but this one does not take half as long as the full shirt. All you will need is: ...
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