If you have some wood to waste, this can be a cool little project that is sure to help improve your woodworking skills. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to build a cool miniature chair using walnut. This chair has some unique dimensions and corners and is sure to make people go, nice! So check out this tutorial and see if you're up to the challenge!
Tracing sheets are an important part of Chinese calligraphy, especially if you plan on using calligraphy to write rather than as a purely artistic exercise, as they enable you to create characters more quickly. This video demonstrates one technique for creating the sheets using pencil, copying the characters from models available for free online here and here, among other places. Refine your calligraphy and increase your speed until you can write whole practical messages in this ancient and d...
With this guide, you'll learn how to make a model rocket from a folded sheet of square paper using origami, the traditional art of Japanese paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own colorful paper rockets, watch this free origami lesson.
This Photoshop tutorial is one that is widely used amongst professionals and everyday people. It can be used to add shadows to photos, darken the skin of family, friends, or even models, and even make the sky in a photo look more menacing. This tutorial focuses ont the burn tool and how it can strengthen an image's tone. Enjoy!
If you have a bunch of apps you are no longer using, check out this helpful tutorial. In this video, learn how to get rid of and delete any unwanted applications from your iPhone or iPod Touch. You do not need iTunes for this and can do it in less than 30 seconds. So, if you need to organize your screen follow along and you will have a cleaner menu in no time.
A portable generator is of no utility whatsoever if you don't know how to use it safely. This video tutorial will teach you the fundamentals of safely operating a standy generator. Be sure, however, that you also read the manual specific to your model. Learn how to safely generate back-up power with this free video guide.
In this video, learn the first steps towards rigging and simple animation in Blender 3D. (For the models, go go here.) Make your animation ideas a reality by learning how to use Blender 3D, an animation software.
Stairs! Step by step! This free video tutorial presents a guide to building stairs in Google's popular online 3D modeling tool, SketchUp. For a complete overview of the process, watch this 3D modeler's how-to.
Watercolor is a great way to paint all sorts of subjects. If you want a portrait of a friend, a model, or even yourself, let Sheldon be your guide as he walks you through the step by step process on how to use watercolor to paint a face.
Alaskaflyfish.net's Flashback Max demonstrates how to tie an interesting and unusual fly. Max uses foxtail in the video, but artificial fibers can also be used. It's an experimental model - untried at the time the video was posted - but you're invited to give it a try in the field and see what sort of results you get.
Need a use for a model tooth? Learn with this "Tooth Carving 101" tutorial how to carve a fake tooth from a bar of soap. One will need a small carving knife, a bar of soap and about thirty minutes. Your fake tooth with make for one heck of peculiar mantel piece.
Who doesn't want to look like a Victoria's Secret model? Inspired by the Victoria's Secret fashion show that's a holiday staple, MakeupGeek shows us how to create a look that's sexy and sultry. It's a fabulous makeup look that's easy to pull off and appropriate for any holiday party or event.
This video provides a short tutorial on how to install custom skins onto the popular online FPS Team Fortress 2. Custom skinning will make the models in the game appear differently, adding a bit of flare to your gameplay.
Ngai Chun Cheung demonstrates classic origami models. How to fold an origami jumping frog.
Ngai Chun Cheung demonstrates classic origami models. How to fold an origami seahorse.
Ngai Chun Cheung demonstrates classic origami models. How to fold an origami turtle.
Ngai Chun Cheung demonstrates classic origami models. How to fold an origami bunny.
Ngai Chun Cheung demonstrates classic origami models. How to fold an origami ring.
Ngai Chun Cheung demonstrates classic origami models. How to fold an origami simple boat.
Ngai Chun Cheung demonstrates classic origami models. How to fold an origami King's crown.
Ngai Chun Cheung demonstrates classic origami models. How to fold an origami frog.
Ngai Chun Cheung demonstrates classic origami models. How to fold an origami star box.
Gypsy Charms explains how to pose like a pinup. This is a tutorial from the Ministry of Burlesque on how to pose like a classic pinup girl of the exotic showgirl style. This is part modeling and part exotic dancing.
UncleTom of Azerothian Super Villains fame introduces the first episode of How 2 Machinima. This series of tutorials is aimed to introduce both the fundamentals and advanced techniques of WoW machinimaking.
Think every model you see in a magazine has perfectly smooth skin? Sure, but don't worry, it's not natural! You can do the exact same thing in Photoshop with this tutorial. Watch and learn how to smooth skin by retouching portraits with blur tools in Photoshop CS3.
This 3D modeling software tutorial shows you how to make a squirkle in Zbrush 3.1. What's a squirkle? it's a square circle divided down once - perfect for faces!
This 3D software tutorial was developed by Discreet (creators of 3ds Max) to show you how to use the shell modifier new to version 6 and up of 3D Studio Max. If you are a 3ds Max modeler, you should learn how to use this powerful tool. Great 3ds Max tutorial for anyone new to modeling in 3ds Max or needing to know how to use the shell modifier.
The PowerForce G3 ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) is the super-fast, yet economical CPU upgrade for your "Beige" Power Mac G3 desktop or minitower, "G3 All-in-One" educational model, Blue and White Power Macintosh G3's and the Power Macintosh G4 "Yikes." This video tutorial will walk you through the PowerForce G3 installation process. For step-by-step instructions, take a look!
Is your garbage disposer under-powered or just too loud? Learn how easy it is to install a new unit. In addition, learn about the differences between continuous and batch feed models, as well as other features available on new disposal units.
Heidi Hewett demos utoCAD 2009 and shows you how to use the QuickView layouts button. The QuickView layout button is located on the status bar. It provides a faster and more visual alternative to using the model and layout tabs to switch between layouts and views in AutoCAD 2009. Learn how to improve your AutoCAD 2009 workflow with the QuickView layout icons.
This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the displace modifier in 3ds Max. The displace modifier allows you to create perfect materials and realistic shadows in 3D Studio Max. Proper materials and shadows are key to creating a realistic 3D scene. See how to work with the displace mod in 3ds Max to achieve more realistic models. This video is best viewed full screen.
In this beginners CAD software tutorial you will learn how to navigate in Pro/DESKTOP. Learn how to model objects the way you desire with this extended knowledge of workplanes and viewports. Workplanes allow you to work precisely in Pro/DESKTOP and are worth knowing how to use. This ProDESKTOP tutorial is best viewed full screen.
This 3D modeling software tutorial shows you how to use the text tool in modo 301. Create any type of 3D text you need and manipulate it with the text tool in modo 301. This is a great beginners tutorial.
This 3D software modeling tutorial shows you how to use the edge bevel tool in modo 101. The Edge Bevel has the nifty "Round" option to quickly round off the hard edges of your polygonal mesh in modo.
Modo is a subdivision surface modeler, but that doesn't mean it doesn't provide a path for spline patching, lofting and extruding via curves! And if you are going to use curves, why not drive the Cadillac of curves, the Bezier curve. AKA the "B-Spline". This modo 103 tutorial shows you how to model with bezier curves. Bezier curves will also work in newer version of modo.
This is a short clip examining the use of the Eraser tool for 2D and 3D painting in modo 201 and higher. The eraser tool will erase pixels from the currently selected texture map on a modo model according to the currently selected brush. Choose the size brush you need and simply paint across the surface you need to remove the texture from. Learn how powerful a painting tool the eraser tool is in this modo tutorial.
This 3D software tutorial covers the basics of using the clone tool in modo 101. The clone tool works the same way in newer versions of modo. This tutorial is great for anyone new to learning modeling in modo. The clone tool allows you to make copies of the currently selected geometry and then use the handles to move the new copy.
Inference locking is the ability to draw or move in only one locked direction in SketchUp. This SketchUp tutorial will teach you how to use the inference lock technique and show a few examples of inference locking in use and the advantages it has for modeling and navigating the SketchUp viewport.
These models are sometimes called "elevator" helicopters because they basically go up and down. There are no cyclic controls, so don't expect much control. Here is a simple explanation of how to trim the Reflex or Helix on your remot control helicopter.
Are you left handed? While some people have perfected the art of playing left handed guitar, it's still a little challenging to figure out how to crochet with your left hand. Follow the guidelines on this instructional video to crochet a granny square left handed. The granny square is a useful crochet model that allows you to crochet blankets with a creative flare.
