The Magdeburg Hemispheres
Make an impressively effective low-tech vacuum pump.
Posted by William Gurstelle
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Water Projects
Dr. Seuss Oobleck Experiment: Is it solid or liquid? Or BOTH?
Not only is this a fun and messy experiment, it’s also a great way to learn about science! The kids will love it because they can get their hands dirty...
Posted by sarah
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Slime
Need some slime for your next horror film or Halloween haunted house? Want to gross out your maiden aunt? Impress your science teacher? It’s easy to make your own slime!
Posted by Martin Schmidt
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The “Beer-Perch”
OK, so I didn’t really use beer bottles, but it’s the same idea. This project is a cheap, easy way to make a perch for your bird. Plus, it looks...
Posted by Ben
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Action Movie Effects
The perfect action scene needs combat, gore, and at least one actor going through a window. Here’s how I shot a scene with all these ingredients, from making the special...
Posted by Zack Stern
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Faux Mercury Glass from Recycled Vases
Mercury glass is a beautiful collectable, prized for its silvery, shimmery finish and rich layers of texture. But vintage pieces are as expensive as they are rare. Fortunately, you can...
Posted by Brookelynn Morris
Categories: Art & Design, Home | 1 Comment
Gory Brain Cap
If you’ve been brainstorming Halloween DIY costume ideas, no need to bang your head on a brick wall. It’s time to put on your thinking cap. Literally! With just a...
Posted by Jeromina Juan
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Batteries from Everyday Things
No one can dispute the usefulness of electricity. But what do you do if you’re in a remote area without AC power or batteries? Make sneaky batteries, of course! And...
Posted by Cy Tymony
Categories: Kids & Family, Science | No Comments
Ice Cube Crayons
Have you heard the rumors that we are having a heat wave? Here in Austin, summer temperatures are rarely below 105 degrees. It’s hard explaining to your toddler that they...
Posted by Jennifer Perkins
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Remove Anything from Metal
I love using old machine parts for my projects; often their workmanship surpasses that of anything new, and you can get them cheap or even free. Find a junkyard full...
Posted by John Todd
Categories: Workshop, Machining | 2 Comments
Hikaru Dorodango
Everyone enjoyed playing in the mud as a child, right? Well, that’s what you get to do with hikaru dorodango (“shining mud ball” in Japanese). Except this time, you don’t...
Posted by Jason Arnold
Categories: Craft, Fun & Games | 2 Comments
