What's a good way to transport compact discs without scratching them when you have no case? Make your own of course... watch this video tutorial to learn how to fold a CD case with just one sheet of paper. With just one ordinary piece of printer paper, you can make two different versions of a glueless CD case. You just need the paper, a pencil, and some scissors!
Origami is the timeless art of Japanese paper folding. Watch this origami how to video to learn how to fold fireworks. Origami is a fun craft and your models make nice, homemade gifts. Practice makes perfect.
Watch this video tutorial from the Polish Guy to see how to polish and restore a brass lamp font with Simichrome Polish. In this demonstration tutorial we use Simichrome to polish a piece of brass. The tutorial includes a detailed work instructions and best practices.
Steampunk, a vintage Victorian mechanical style, is one of the hottest design trends to date since faux bois. Get in on the trend while creating many hours of fun for yourself and friends by making this awesome steampunk style chess set. This chess set is comprised of various pieces of hardware, a found table, and common household chemicals.
Make a resin bracelet with Threadbanger. Resin jewelry is easy and inexpensive to make. You may need to make a few stops at the local craft stores to gather all your resin making supplies. This resin bracelet is a unique piece of jewelry that you will enjoy making.
The Library of Congress video archives brings this traditional dance lesson demonstration. Follow along with the performers as they show off their traditional moves, dancing a late nineteenth-century Star Scottische dance. It might take a bit of dance practice, but grab your partner, put on some music, and follow the steps. Watch this video traditional dance tutorial and learn how to do a late nineteenth-century Star Scottische Durat dance.
This 3D modeling software tutorial shows one approach to breaking a picture frame created through the follow-me tool into the actual pieces that would be used to build it in Google SketchUp.
This music production tutorial covers ADSR and AHDSR envelopes, how to understand and implement them in Reason, FL Studio, Reaktor and almost every piece of music software. The tutorial shows you how to work with envelopes in each program and includes several takes on common use. If you are new to midi sequencers and synthesizers in Reason, Reaktor, FL studio etc., watch this important tutorial on using ADSR and AHDSR envelopes.
Watch this knitting instructional video for tips on mastering the twisted cord knitting technique. This is a fast, easy cord, and, with a sturdy fiber, it makes a durable bag handle.
Learn how to make these brightly colored monkeys using Crayola Color Surge markers with this tutorial. You will need Crayola Color Surge Markers and Paper, school glue, erasable colored pencils, scissors, and recycled cardboard pieces. These brightly colored monkeys are a fun arts and crafts project to do with your kids. With this how to video you will be able to make paper monkeys with your family.
A bit higher on the difficulty scale for a Beatles tune, the piano solo in "Lovely Rita" is piece that will amaze your friends and may even get you that job promotion. And all you need to do to get started learning said solo is press play! Take a look!
Doc Brown is back for another Adobe Photoshop lesson. This time, he shows us how to destroy text, the pirate way. Learn how to create text that follows the form of a crumpled piece of paper and looks aged, just like on a pirate treasure map, all within Photoshop.
Watch this instructional origami video to fold an origami business shirt. You will need one piece of pink origami paper to complete this origami project. Don't forget to draw the necktie on your origami shirt.
Watch this instructional origami video to fold an origami samurai helmet. Kabuto is the Japanese word for the traditional Samurai helmet. You will need one sheet of newspaper to fold an origami hat big enough to wear.
Raven Symone shows you how to make earrings using yarn. You will need yarn, a crochet needle, tapestry needle, silver hoops, pliers and earring hooks. Learn to crochet with Raven Symone to make a fun piece of jewelry. You can use your crochet skills to make other fashionable objects. Raven Symone explains that crocheting is about much more than doilies.
In this Adobe Photoshop tutorial you will learn how to make flaming liquidy fire text using the 10,000 font. The Photoshop techniques used give you a full flame look to each letter rather than just text with flames coming off it. So if you want your text to look like actual pieces of flame, this Photoshop tutorial is the way to go.
This is an instructional video on how to make an origami goldfish. Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding to make any shape imaginable. All you need is a square of paper and a pair of scissors, even if that's considered cheating. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to fold a paper goldfish.
This is an instructional video on how to fold an origami Butterfly. Origami is the Japanese traditional art of paper folding to make just about any shape. All you need is a square sheet of paper. Watch this video origami tutorial and learn how to fold a paper butterfly.
In this instructional video, Tim brews up 5 gallons of Kombucha - a fermented tea drink from Russia with healing properties, with a slight alcohol content, and a most original flavor. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to brew traditional Russian kombucha.
The rocket stove, invented by Dr. Larry Winiarski, was developed to require much less cooking fuel than a traditional stove. The rocket stove also emits less dangerously, as most of the energy burned turns into heat. To build this rocket stove, you will need sheet metal or a 5 litre metal can, clay, water, sawdust, a wooden mold, a clay brick, vermiculite or perlite, and cement. Learn how to build a rocket stove by watching this video tutorial.
Bollywood dance is any dance from an Indian film. These dances have traditional Indian influences mixed with hip hop moves. Bollywood dancing is a fun way to get a great workout. Learn the easy dance steps and burn off some excess calories at the same time with this how to video.
This tutorial greeting card video will teach you how to create your very own suspension card that's great for holidays and other occasions. Everyone will marvel at your cardmaking skills when they see this beautiful paper piece of art.
This how to video is a step by step guide on how to make a bumble bee using fondant icing. Watch it and start making beautiful pieces of fondant art for your cakes that everyone will enjoy.
Create fabulously fruity motifs using the traditional art of shaded cross stitch. These shaded strawberries bring the craft bang up-to-date. You can embellish all kinds of handmade projects with shaded cross stitch motifs.
Check out this video to learn how to fold a yellow flower from a triangular piece of origami paper.
Paul Jackson demonstrates how to make an origami barking dog. You do this by folding a square piece of paper. To finish the face, you need to fold the paper back.
This beautiful Kirigami captures the moment a hummingbird kisses a blossom. Just download, print, cut and assemble, it's easy. It's better than giving a card, it's giving a piece of art. Best of all, you can make them again and again. Download a pattern at http://www.easycutpopup.com.
There's no glue required for making this perfect DIY envelope. Learn how to fold your own beautiful envelope with a piece of A4 paper.
Learn how to make a cool little heart shaped cup out of two pieces of paper and some folding and cutting. Similar to origami, the Japanese art of kirigami requires the use of scissors.
Watch balloon twister Michael to learn how to tear a balloon into two pieces. First, inflate the balloon, tie it, and then twist to create a point of weakness. Tug hard!
Make a paper toy from just a half square of paper and scissors.
Make an easy one paper flower calender, not using any glue. Use twelve pieces for every month. You may want to watch the video more than once.
Make an unbelievable paper toy from a piece of printer paper. You may have to watch this fast video a few times.
Take a wild journey into the structures and molecules that comprise a piece of corn. Understand this visually stunning wonderment!
When it comes to powerful punches, sangria—which takes its name from the Spanish word for "blood"—packs a truly wicked wallop. But don't take our word for it; mix up a batch and let the fiesta begin.
This instructional video will teach you how to fold your very own wallet out of a piece of paper. This wallet is recyclable, durable, and extremely useful if you've lost your other wallet.
Thread Heads Quickie: turn an old afghan (or some piece of fabric) into a cute little flower applique.
So you've got gigs of RAM and you're still not happy with your PC's performance? Learn how to maximize your computer's RAM usage with a small piece of software called RAMBooster.
Using a computer screen and a sheet of glass you too can create a hologram! As this video shows, simply use the correct monitor (depending on what you want to do) and a piece of glass positioned appropriately to create the holographic image.
Board game enthusiast Scott Nicholson reviews a new game each week showing you the pieces and rules of play, as well and demonstrating the game with friends. This weeks game, Mah Jong, is an ancient Chinese game about collecting sets. Don't confuse this with the tile picking game on your computer of the same name!
