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How To: Do a Jacob's ladder string trick

Learn how to do Jacob's ladder with string. You will be able to amaze your friends!

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 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.

How To: Make an optical illusion paper toy

Make an amazing paper toy that can take on multiple shapes and appears to turn inside out. This how-to video will show you just how to make this perfect paper puzzle that will amaze anyone.

How To: Make an optical illusion paper cylinder

Learn how to make a paper cylinder that can take on many different shapes.

How To: Make a cannon out of a film canister

How To Make A Cannon Out Of A Film Canister: KipKay shows you how to make a cannon out of a film canister. This easy to make film canister cannon can shoot over twenty five feet, so learn how to make one now! Make a cannon out of a film canister.