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How To: Make a lego samus
Make a lego samus with tips from this helpful lego video.
How To: Make a lego Pikachu
This is a lego tutorial on how to make the #1 most recognized Pokemon of all time, Pikachu!
How To: Build a lego Link from Zelda with a master sword
Make a lego Link from Zelda with a master sword, just use the lego pieces in this video.
How To: Build the lego wii "zapper"
Build the lego wii "zapper" with tips from this three part video. Part 1 of 3 - How to Build the lego wii "zapper".
How To: Make a motor from a plastic cup
This is an amazing experiment! Make a motor from a plastic cup. What is needed? Use two empty cola cans, a plastic (paper) cup, a ball-point pen, and more!
How To: Make a condom gun
Make a condom gun that shoots hard enough to leave bruises if you actually decide to shoot someone.
How To: Construct a clothes peg gun
Check out this video to learn how to build the clothes-peg-gun. Here's the answer to all of your clothes peg gun questions! Fortunately, this video is divided into steps.
How To: Make a peg gun with a clothespin
Check out this how to video that shows you how to make a peg gun. You need a clothes-pin to make this peg gun (funny, huh?)
How To: Build a Rube Goldberg machine with kids
You want to spend quality time with your children but you want your afternoon to be fun and educational as well... Why not build a Rube Goldberg machine? A Rube Goldberg machine can be about anything so watch this video to get you started and bring your creativity with you.
How To: Make Jacob's ladder with instructions
This is how to make Jacob's Ladder. It should make sense.
How To: Make Jacob's ladder with string
Jacob's ladder is a famous string game that most people don't know how to do. Here's how!
How To: Make a "King Fish" string figure
Make a "King Fish" string figure with tips from this video. Enjoy!
How To: Make a flower from a bad CD
Check out this video to learn how to make a rose from a CD. If you have bad CDs, don't throw them away!
How To: Make a rose from maple leaves
Check out this video to learn how to make a rose from maple leaves. It's pretty awesome looking.
How To: Make a gas burner from a lighter
Check out this video to learn how to make a gas burner from a purple lighter. It's only 9 cents to make.
How To: Paint the base of a diorama
In this part of the tutorial, I show how to apply some basic cast rock structures to the diorama and give you a basic idea of how to apply the base coat of colored paints.
How To: Assemble a clever wallet
Check out this video to learn how to make a clever wallet. Use glue and velcro.
How To: Make a magic wallet
Check out this video to learn how to assemble a tricky and fun looking magic wallet.
How To: Make a DIY wallet
Check out this video to learn how to make your own wallet. Use two rubber bands, two cards,and some money (foreign money will give it an exotic twist, if you don't intend to spend it).
How To: Build a tampon gun
Well, this is not the most detailed tutorial, but check it out if you want a few tips to build a tampon gun.
How To: Make a bull whip
Adam shows you how to make a bull whip. To make a bull whip, use duct tape and a stick. That's it!
How To: Use basic building techniques
Papa Tom teaches viewers the basics for building realistic miniature buildings using Scene-A-Rama Building and Structures Kit. This is great for school or art projects.
How To: Turn a fountain pen
Check out this video guide on turning a fountain pen.
How To: Turn wooden pens
Check out this introductory video to unveil the mysterious world of turning wooden pens.
How To: Repeat five shots with a rubber band gun
Repeat 5 shots with a semi automatic rubber band gun.
How To: Build a hover board from scratch
Build a hover board (or hover craft) from scratch. Check out www.jasonbradbury.com, the creator's blog.
How To: Build a cd/dvd case mod
Check out this video to learn how to hack a cd/dvd case to hold valuables like flashlights, knives, and lasers.
How To: Make a K'NEX mini gun
A lot of people got confused on how to make a simple gun out of K'NEX, so here you are. The simplest tutorial on how to make a mini gun.
How To: Make a Tesla vortex
Take a journey to the center of a vortex. A beautiful whirlpool is created by the magnetic coupler inside a tall CD cover, driven by the Tesla CD Turbine on faucet water pressure.
How To: Make a homemade airgun or "airzooka"
This video shows you how to make your own airzooka with supplies found around the house. By no means is this the definitive model you can build, it just a start. Things can always be improved.
How To: Make a high-powered Nerf Rifle
This is a pretty brief tutorial on how to make your own Nerf Gun. This gun is air-powered and can shoot almost 200 feet. So, why buy manufactured Nerf Guns when you can build your own?
How To: Make a boomerang can
Make a boomerang can out of household items. Great for kids! Will return everytime, just roll it and get ready to catch it. :)
How To: Build a mouse trap car
Ever want to learn how to set up a mouse-trap car? No? (Are you sure?) If you change your mind, check out this video.
How To: Make a simple fully automatic rubber band gun
This is an instructional video showing how to build, load and fire the "Simple Fully Automatic Rubber Band Gun 2 (wooden)".
How To: Make Nerf foam darts fly
Want more firepower for your Nerf guns? Here's an instructional video that shows a simple mod to make your foam darts fly! Increase their range by 25%. Watch this video tutorial and improve your game playing, but please, use caution!
How To: Build an ornithopter
It's a flying flapping machine powered by a rubber band. Make Magazine shows you how to make your own for about $10.
How To: Make and build mousetrap powered car
Vroom! Power a balsa wood vehicle from the energy of a mousetrap! Fun and easy project brought to you by Make Magazine!
How To: Make a post it note holder out of old CDs
All you need is some old discs and some other supplies to craft this incredible decluttering device.
How To: Make a DVD or CD holder from old records
Use old vinyl plates to craft this retro DVD or CD case rack.
How To: Make a jumping paper clip toy
How to make an amazing toy: Let me show you how to make it in ONE minute with TWO paper clips, it can jump up to 2 meters high.