How To: Dissolve glass with drain cleaner
Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to dissolve glass with drain cleaner. They show you how to dissolve that glass with sodium hydroxide (drain cleaner).
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How To: Sculpt a clay cat and mouse digital camera cradle
Want a cool way to display your digital camera? It just takes a little clay and some time to make something really worthwhile, like this clay kitty cradle.
How To: Model the new James Bond intro with 3D Studio Max
In this video tutorial, Creative Cow leader Michael Park shows you how to recreate the opening gun barrel sequence from the two newest James Bond movies in 3d Studio Max using the default scanline renderer, minimal modeling, and only standard materials.
How To: Draw what you see
Jordon Schranz brings you this tutorial on drawing. Search WonderHowTo for Sessions Online School of Fine Arts for more drawing tutorials. Learn how to draw what you see. The technique & craft of drawing isn't necessarily about inherent talent, it is something that comes with lots of practice. It is all about being able to accurately record what you see. This drawing lesson focuses on learning to see the form of objects in the physical world. Rather than drawing every last detail in your subj...
How To: Make a wind-powered generator with MAKE magazine
MAKE magazine never fails to amaze. And this time, John Park tackles a DIY wind-powered generator—and he shows you how to do it! Before you start watching the video tutorial, make sure to download the PDF of this project for reference.
How To: Design & apply costume FX to become the Terminator
This tutorial will show you how I created my own original Terminator costume from scratch and a modest budget. All the materials used are easy to find items sold at your local Hallowe'en or theatrical costume store.
How To: Make an Arc Welder with a Car Battery & Pocket Change
Arc welding is a type of welding that uses a power supply to create an electric arch between an electrode (electric conductor) and a base material to melt the metals at the welding point. While you can certainly purchase a welder for your car shop or jewelry making business, you can actually save some money in that department by making your own.
How To: Make compost for your garden
Wherever possible it is a good idea to make your own garden compost. It not only saves you having to dispose of garden waste, the compost that you make is great for the garden. There's an old saying that goes "you only get out of the garden what you put into it" and one of the best things you can put into a garden is organic matter. Learn how you can compost your garden waste with this how to video.
How To: Make a solar cell with a condom
Make a solar cell from a condom with this video tutorial. Solar energy is plentiful and better for the environment, so why not take an easily accessible commodity (like a condom), and use it to harvest the power of the sun. To replicate this hack at home, you'll need the following materials: 12 iron hairpins, 2 pennies (pressed before 1982), 2 electrical wires, 1 sheet of aluminum, 2 strong magnets, a condom, and mineral water. For more on making your own condom-based solar cell, watch this h...
How To: Make a high-tech spy stethoscope
A stethoscope, often considered the symbol of a doctor's profession, but also used by safe-crackers and auto mechanics to hear sounds that otherwise couldn't be heard. Well, it's time to make a high-tech electronic spy stethoscope with Kip Kay in this gadget video tutorial, for only twenty-five bucks! You can hear and record heartbeats with this spy gadget, or even listen through walls!
How To: Make a survival bush bow and arrow
Watch this how-to on making a survival bow and arrow using material you can find in any wooded area. Start with a branch and avoid dulling the knife by going around the piece and making cuts and grooves. For the arrow, use a hardwood. To learn more, check out the video!
How To: Build a Cheap USB Spy Telescope to Take Covert Digital Photos from Far Away
The first thing anybody really thinks about after watching Rear Window is how much they want their own telephoto lens. These days, they aren't cheap, so how do you go about spying on your neighbors without putting down so much dough?
How To: Use the Unreal Tournament 3 level editor
A basic tutorial on using the level editor in Unreal Tournament 3 to create custom playable Death Match levels and maps. This tutorial series covers:
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How To: Create Halloween Costume Angel Wings
Do you want to be a valkyrie, an angel, or some other winged deity this Halloween? If your costume requires angel wings, why not make your own? This guide will shows how to make angel wings using materials at home.
How To: Keep a portable generator quiet by building an enclosure
Having a portable gas-operated or diesel-operated generator available for your home can be very helpful, but can also be very noisy. If you want to quiet a loud electric generator, take a look at this video to soften that sound on a budget. With a little wood and a few other materials, you can build a fan-cooled 'doghouse' to keep a generator quiet.
How To: Craft a torch in Terraria
Have you been walking around your Terraria world in the dark? Let there be light! Watch this Terraria video guide and learn how to craft a torch. This video contains the crafting recipe for a torch, it's up to you to gather the materials and make it.
How To: Build a drawbridge in Minecraft
A man's home is his castle. That makes his Minecraft world his... world? Protect the castle in your Minecraft world, learn how to build a drawbridge by watching this Minecraft guide video. You'll get tips on building this design and see which materials are needed.
How To: Build a pyramid in Minecraft beta 1.6
Bring one of the wonders of the ancient world into your Minecraft beta world. This video will show you what materials to use and what building technique to employ in order to build a magnificent pyramid in your Minecraft world.
How To: Build a Minecraft cannon
How would like to be able to send things flying in Minecraft? Check out this helpful video to learn how to build a cannon, using stone, redstone, a pressure plate, and a couple of other common materials. It's time to blow stuff up!
How To: Make a Star of David with popsicle sticks
Celebrate your Jewish heritage this holiday season by creating a Star of David with this easy instructional video. Make a Star of David by following along with this easy instructional video. Materials needed to complete this project include blue paint, a paint brush, ribbon, popsicle sticks and a glue gun.
How To: Make a festive Christmas wreath for your home
Tis the season to be festive and jolly, and tis the season for a beautiful Christmas wreath! In this video, you'll learn how to make a stunning purple Christmas wreath with a few simple materials. Watch the video and learn!
How To: Get wax stains out of clothes
Wax is one of those material that you use all of the time that is also nearly impossible to get out of clothes without the right chemicals. Watch this video to learn the steps your need to get wax stains out of clothes.
How To: Turn birch bark into a handsome basket
Birch bark is plentiful in America, and was a popular construction material among many Native American tribes. In this video you'll learn how to carry on their proud tradition by making a birch bark basket for holding other pieces of wood and nicknacks.
How To: Convert a collared shirt into a hot mini dress
Do you have a bunch of Oxford shirts in the the back of your closet that you never wear? Or perhaps your boyfriend has some long dress shirts he doesn't need? Either way, you've got all the materials you need to make a sexy mini dress, no sewing required! This video will show you how.
How To: Strip wood off of furniture or other wooden objects to restore their finish
Wood is a great construction material, but after time and weather it does become worn and old-looking. Restore it's original sheen by stripping it, or removing the outside of the wood to reveal new wood beneath, after watching this video.
How To: Perform some easy, harmless pranks
If you are interested in performing some easy and harmless pranks then you will want to check out this next video. In it, you'll find out how to spill a glass of water on someone, mess up a person's banana, and more. They're not too difficult to recreate and don't require a ton of material to be purchased. So good luck and enjoy!
How To: Make simple paper flowers with your kids
If the foam calla lily is too advanced for your kids, and the foam violets are too much purple for the eyes, then try out these simple flowers. Make a whole bouquet of them with your kids! They are really simple to make, and only require these materials:
How To: Make a simple paper lion stick puppet with your kids
Even though this project seems easy for you, your kids will find it a challenge… a wonderful challenge that will keep them being creative. Their love of animals will keep them wanting more, and this lion stick puppet will give them tons of fun. See how to make the paper lion in this video. The materials needed are:
How To: Make a simple paper cat stick puppet with your kids
No child can resist the art of stick puppets, especially when it's a cute, little, cuddly cat. This paper cat stick puppet is perfect for a afternoon of crafts with the kids. There's hardly anything involved in the making of this little kitten head. The materials needed are:
How To: Make a plastic bottle sasanqua (camellia) flower
Don't know what a sasanqua is? It's a well-known Japanese camellia with fragrant white or pink flowers. Also, it has seeds that yield tea oil. Now that you know the simple facts, you can teach them to you children as you teach them how to create a plastic bottle version of the wonderful camellia flower. To make this flower with your kids, you'll need the following materials:
How To: Make a paper train school wall decoration with kids
Whether you're a teacher or a fantastic parent, this kids activity is a must for young children. Learn how you and your kids can create a wonderful and colorful paper train, perfect for a wall decoration at school. There's nothing to this kids craft project, except the following materials:
How To: Use masking and keying in After Effects
Masking and keying are two of the more basic and important functions of Adobe After Effects. This video will teach you how to use them quickly and easily, using a little Counter Strike video as an example. There is no narration, but the material is simple enough that you should still be able to follow along.
How To: Make easy fake wounds for Halloween or film
Making fake wounds is an art form, and this girl is, if not a master, at least a very accomplished journeywoman. In this video she teaches us how to create a realistic-looking fake wound using only liquid latex, facepaint, and other simple materials. The end result is creepy and gross, and will make a perfect addition to your next Halloween costume or hot date.
How To: Use Bafran computer program to animate flying Legos
As many of you stop-motion animation practitioners out there have probably realized, Legos are a great material for that medium, allowing for great diversity while being relatively easy to work with. Can they fly though? This video features a British boy explaining how to use a free computer program called Bafran to make Lego characters appear to be flying in an animated video.
How To: Perform a coin penetration magic trick
If you have ever played the popular drinking game Thin Ice, then this magic tricks setup should look familiar to you. The magician appears to push a coin positioned on top of a piece of latex through the latex into a glass without puncturing it. This video teaches you how to perform this simple, easy trick with only a few basic materials.
How To: Score match play in golf
Normally when you are playing golf, you are scoring against the golf course. This video shows you how to score match play golf. Match play is different from normal scoring in the sense that in match play you are playing against the other players on a per hole basis. Materials needed include: scorecard, pencil, and a group of players. Have fun!
How To: Make a vintage-inspired greeting card
Do you have a penchant for all things vintage? Why not save some money the next time a birthday or special occassion arises and make your own vintage-looking greeting card? In this video, Niki Jackson shows you step-by-step how to create this adorable greeting card using background papers, printed materials and distress inks.
How To: Survive a school or office shooting
Despite all the tragic stories you hear on the news, you'll probably never be involved in a shooting. But you never know. Nobody thinks it’s going to happen to them – until it does. Be prepared to survive a shooting rampage, just in case.
How To: Make a cheap lava lamp
Make your own lava lamp using common household materials. You will need: 1 liter plastic bottle