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How To: Make an optical theremin to play music

Watch as Kipkay from MAKE Magazine shows you how to make something really cool for your music skills, with parts from RadioShack. Everybody's heard of them, but nobody has one or knows how to play one... a theremin. You could be the exception as you see how to build your very own optical theremin to play the air around you. Wait, this is optical which means you'll be making that beautiful music with light, like a flashlight.

How To: Make a Chanukah Star of David decal

Get ready to decorate your windows this Chanukah with th cool Star of David Stained Glass window decal shown in this how-to video! You will need plastic wrap, silver puff paint, scissors, glue, red, green blue and purple food coloring, white paper, a black marker, tape, gold cord, a table top covering, a plastic plate, and 4 paint brushes. Follow along with this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a stained glass Star of David decal for Hanukkah. Make a Chanukah Star of David decal.

How To: Make a banana buddy puppet

You'll go bananas for the puppet project in this how-to video. Join expert puppeteer John Kennedy and his pal Tabitha as they make a really cool squeeze mouth Banana Buddy. Give it a squeeze to make it talk! You will need a permanent black marker, a permanent yellow marker, a pencil, scissors, glue, one 10”x 4” piece of 2” thick foam rubber, six 3/16” white pom-poms, two 3/8” white pom-poms, two 3/16” black pom-poms, and the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial. Make a ba...

How To: Dance a combo from "Freakshow" by Britney Spears

Want to move like Britney Spears on the dance floor? In this how to video, Brenden Silbough, a teacher at Artistic Dance Conservatory , breaks down a hip hop combo to "Freakshow" by Britney Spears. This is an eight step dance combo. Brenden demonstrates these hip hop steps slowly and then to tempo with the music. Watch this hip hop lesson and you will be able to dance this cool combo from "Freakshow" by Britney Spears. Dance a combo from "Freakshow" by Britney Spears.

How To: Use Dreamweaver CS4 smart objects with Photoshop CS4

One of the more impressive new features in Dreamweaver CS4 is the ability to work with Smart Objects between Dreamweaver and Photoshop. It’s now possible to import a fully-layered, fully editable Photoshop file into Dreamweaver. Dreamweaver will help compress the file by comparing different format choices. And if changes are made to the original PS document, Dreamweaver CS4 will recognize them and ask the user if they want to automatically update the embedded file. Check out these really cool...

How To: Origami candy Japanese style

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a paper candy Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper candy. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the instructional origami video if it is going too slow. Very cool Japanese origami how-to video! Origami candy Japanese style.

How To: Origami children's clothes Japanese style

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold paper children's clothes Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper children's clothes. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the instructional origami video if it is going too slow. Very cool Japanese origami how-to video! Origami children's clothes Japanese style.

How To: Origami a shuriken Japanese style

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a paper shuriken Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper shuriken. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the instructional origami video if it is going too slow. Very cool Japanese origami how-to video! Origami a shuriken Japanese style.

How To: Origami a paper wallet Japanese style

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a paper wallet Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper wallet. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the instructional origami video if it is going too slow. Very cool Japanese origami how-to video! Origami a paper wallet Japanese style.

How To: Origami a balloon rabbit Japanese style

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a paper balloon rabbit Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper balloon rabbit. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the instructional origami video if it is going too slow. Very cool Japanese origami how-to video! Origami a balloon rabbit Japanese style.

How To: Create tornado text in After Effects

In this video tutorial, Creative Cow contributing editor Eran Stern shows you a very cool way to create 3D ribbon text animation using After Effects CS3 Text tool. Part two enhances the 3D ribbon text composition by adding a ripple effect to the floor plus a flock of fireflies that dance around the scene. Create tornado text in After Effects - Part 1 of 2.

How To: Make Bacon Bourbon Brownies

Is dessert your deadliest vice? Try adding even more decadence to the equation—heavy, gooey chocolate with hints of crispy bacon and smokey bourbon, AKA the calorie-rich bacon bourbon brownie. Adapted from Slash Food, this after dinner treat isn't for the faint of heart.

How To: Make Vodka Mojitos

This is a simple twist on the classic mojito cocktail, but instead of rum, I used Vodka. Because I like mojitos on the sour side, I added extra lime juice compared to what a classic mojito recipe calls for (about a 1/4 cup more). This drink also calls for freshly made mint infused syrup (recipe follows) instead of confectioners sugar. The infused syrup has such a cooling, minty flavor that it cannot be substituted with confectioners' sugar even though some recipes use it. You can also double ...

How To: Create a hot compress for acne

In this tutorial, Jackie Silver shows us how to create a hot compress for acne. Acne can affect everyone, no matter what age they are. Using a hot compress can help treat the irritation of the pimple and speed the healing process. To make a hot compress, soak a soft wash cloth in hot water, making sure not to burn yourself. Place this on your face until it cools off, for 10 minute periods. Do not squeeze the blemishes with your fingers, this can cause damage to your skin. To close your pores ...

How To: Create vector masks in Adobe Photoshop CS4

Paths and vector masks will be discussed in this video. Vector masks give you the ability to cut through your images in a precise way in order to create cool effects. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing application or simply looking to brush up on Photoshop CS4, you're sure to enjoy this free video tutorial. For detailed instructions, and to get started vector masking in your own Photoshop projects, take a look. Create vector masks in Adobe Photoshop CS4.

How To: Set up OpenGL and GLUT on Linux for C++

Before you can start making awesome 3D games on your Linux computer using C++, then you're going to need to download and install these developer programs. This video lesson will show you how to download and set up OpenGL and GLUT for C++ on a computer running a Linux operating system, so you can start making 3D programs.

How To: Set up OpenGL and GLUT on Mac for C++

To start making your own 3D games using C++, then you're going to need to download and install these developer programs. This video lesson will show you how to download and set up OpenGL and GLUT for C++ on a computer running a Mac operating system.

How To: Make a beaded curtain

Want to spice up your room with a cool curtain?! Well you can hang the colorful beaded curtain demonstrated in this how-to video on a window, in your doorway, or even around your bed! You will need heavy duty thread, a needle, lots of colorful drinking straws, a container of beads, push pins, and scissors. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a beaded curtain. Make a beaded curtain.

How To: Make a collage bracelet

Join host Lisa Bleyaert and her friends in this how-to video on a jewelry making adventure. Learn how your favorite family photos can turn into a cool collage bracelet! You will need 1 piece of sticky felt, photos, velcro, glue, scissors, a ruler, a marker, and colored paper. Follow along with this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a collage bracelet. Make a collage bracelet.

News: Oxy Acetylene Spark Plug

I first wanted to say I think its really cool what you guys are doing being involved with your fans. I learned this in the oil field, what you do is use an oxy-acetylene mixture which can be acquired from any cutting torch. You fill plastic bags or gatorade bottles or whatever with the mixture then take out the spark plugs from the engine block of a vehicle and tape the bags or bottles to the spark plugs of a truck. When the individual turns on the pickup and when each plug fires will be a sm...

How To: Make a simple easy pumpkin pie

In this tutorial, we learn how to make simple easy pumpkin pie. First, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Combine 2 eggs, 1 (16) oz pumpkin puree, 1 (14) oz can sweetened condensed milk, and 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice in a mixing bowl. Mix this well until everything is well combined, and pour into a pie shell. Bake this in the oven for 15 minutes at the same temperature. Then, reduce the heat to 350 degrees and cook for 35 minutes longer. Once finished, allow the pie to cool then serve with vanill...

How To: Drive a zamboni

A zamboni is a very cool, very big vehicle that is used to clean and resurface the ice in a hockey or ice rink. In this tutorial, go on location with the New York Times as they show you how to drive one of these monsters in the ice rink at Battery Park.

How To: Use sweep blend feature in Revit Architecture 2009

Revit Architecture 2009 is out and has some pretty cool new features. The first one David Fano talks about is Sweep Blend. Imagine taking the blend tool and combining it with the sweep tool. It’s pretty much just that. Like in the blend you pick to shapes “profiles” to blend between except now you can o it along a path. You could easily experiment with surface continuity by importing 3D curves from Rhino but for now this video covers the basics of how the sweep blend feature in Revit Architec...

How To: Make witch and mummy costumes for Halloween

You don't have to spend a lot of money to get a cool and scary costume for Halloween. This tutorial teaches you how to create a mummy and witch costume with old clothes and just a little bit of fabric. For the mummy costume you will need long johns, muslin, black, gloves, black craft paint in a spray bottle. For the witch you will need a women's blouse, a black broom skirt or any black layered skirt, black paint, gray dye, and a cheap black witch hat. You can decorate the witch hat with trim ...

How To: Make a tie dye hobo bag

You won't have to jump into a time machine to get the psychedelic bag shown in this how-to video! Watch as Laura and her friends create a cool and colorful hobo bag from scratch! They're great to use for school, sleep overs or just hanging out with friends! You will need 2 pieces of fleece 20" x 20", 1 strip of fleece 36" x 3", a black marker, pins, scissors, a measuring tape, and the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial. Make a tie dye hobo bag.

How To: Style a flip ponytail

You’ll flip for this awesome hair style. Join Lisa Bleyaert and her friend Julie as they show you how to do a flip ponytail yourself. All you need is a brush, a hair band, and a scrunchie to create this fun twist on a ponytail. First, create a low ponytail at the base of the neck, and tie with a hair band. Next create some extra room at the top and separate hair in the middle above the hair band. Finally, pull your ponytail through that hole. With this how to video you can style your hair in ...

How To: Make a paper bug motel for pet insects

Want a cool place for all of your favorite bugs to stay? Well then join host Lisa Bleyaert as she shows you how to make a bug motel! You will need 1 oatmeal container, 2 paper tower rolls, a plate, black paint, white paint, a paintbrush, an exacto knife, scissors, twine, tape, ruler, a screen, and the step-by-step instructions in this how-to video. Make a paper bug motel for pet insects.

How To: Install a ridge vent

Roof ventilation principles are very straightforward -- a cool attic is a happy attic! You need to create a flow of air that enters the overhang of your roof through soffit vents, then flows straight up through the rafters and out through a ridge vent. To help facilitate airflow, it may be necessary to install a thermostat-controlled exhaust fan.

How To: Apply exterior caulking

The purpose of exterior caulking is to apply a bead of flexible sealant to fill or cover cracks, seams and gaps where drafts or moisture might get into your house or conversely, where heated or air-conditioned air might leak out. Caulking helps keep your house weather-tight, lowers heating and cooling bills, and prevents damage to structural members. It can also help keep insects and other “critters” out of your house. When you caulk before painting, it eliminates edges where the paint may st...