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Make a cube out of matchsticks

How to make a cube out of matchsticks

Just by interlocking matchsticks together, you can make a very cool dice-shaped square box. This match cube itself is cool, but it's even cooler knowing that there isn't any glue or tape involved! It's just ...

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Create a string figure Jacob's Ladder

How to create a string figure Jacob's Ladder

Who would have thought String Figure Art & hard rock would mix? Our Italian instructor Gadan is a String Figure enthusiast who also happens to be a hard rock music fan. Enjoy Alice Cooper as you learn how ...

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Twist a one balloon heart

How to twist a one balloon heart

Give it up, we are all poor. This is no year to break the bank just to impress a girl. She's swoon over your frugality and romance with this homemade heart. Girls are suckers for the sweet.

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Make a motor from a plastic cup

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!

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Blow bubbles from blank CDs

How to blow bubbles from blank CDs

The CD bubble trick. So simple, fun, and clever. Learn how to blow a bubble from a blank cd.

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How to make a box kite

Make a box kite

A Box kite is a fun project that looks like it could never fly but it flies real easy. It's easy to make too. You will need dowels, straws ...more

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How to build a barn door kite

Build a barn door kite

Learn how to build a terrific Barn Door Kite, just follow along with this how-to video. Use your imagination and you'll being soaring the ...more

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How to build a dragon kite with a gold tail with your kids

Build a dragon kite with a gold tail with your kids

This awesome kite has a long tail just like a dragon and is ...more

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How to build a Japanese expert level Suruga kite

Build a Japanese expert level Suruga kite

This Japanese kite is a terrific flyer and exciting to make! Watch this instructional how to video to learn how to make a Suruga kite. Have ...more

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How to build an expert level Bermuda kite with your kids

Build an expert level Bermuda kite with your kids

In Bermuda, people celebrate holidays and special occasions by ...more

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How to construct a Korean fighter kite with your kids

Construct a Korean fighter kite with your kids

This creative kite is perfect for high flying! Watch this ...more

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How to create a Della Porta kite with your kids

Create a Della Porta kite with your kids

This kite's cool rectangle shape and easy assembly will have you flying high in no time! Watch this instructional how to video to learn ...more

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How to do a backspin kite trick

Do a backspin kite trick

The backspin is a spinning fade, and hard to do on some kites. Watch and learn how to do this graceful trick with this tutorial video.

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How to do the axel kite trick

Do the axel kite trick

The axel kite trick is basically a 360 degree flat turn on the center (axel) of the kite. Watch and learn how to do this core freestyle ...more

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How to fly a kite

Fly a kite

Start by putting together your stunt kite. In this video, professional kite instructor Chris Maxa explains, and demonstrates everything you ...more

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How to fly a stunt kite

Fly a stunt kite

In this video, professional stunt kite instructor Chris Maxa explains, and demonstrates everything you need to know to successfully fly a ...more

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How to make & Fly a kite

Make & Fly a kite

Kites are a great way to pass the time and they are oodles of fun! Learn how to make your own kite including how to select the size and ...more

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How to make a diamond shaped kite with your kids

Make a diamond shaped kite with your kids

Get ready to make the kite that helped discover electricity! Watch this instructional how to video and learn to make a diamond shaped kite ...more

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How to make a diamond shaped traditional kite

Make a diamond shaped traditional kite

This is a very traditional kite you can make. Takes a couple of sticks and a plastic bag, add some string and masking tape and you are ready ...more

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How to make a dragon kite

Make a dragon kite

The awesome kite in this how-to video has a long tail just like a dragon and is traditionally flown to celebrate the Chinese New Year! You ...more

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How to make a Japanese Rokkaku kite with your kids

Make a Japanese Rokkaku kite with your kids

This instructional how to video will show you how to build a traditional Japanese bowed kite that's simple to make and has great soaring ...more

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How to make a kite

Make a kite

Making a kite can be a fun interactive experience for children. It's not that hard. Learn how to make a kite in this free crafts video ...more

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How to make a sled kite

Make a sled kite

You don't need any snow to build this awesome sled kite. After some simple steps you'll be soaring the skies in no time! You will need a ...more

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How to make a sled kite with your kids

Make a sled kite with your kids

You don't need any snow to build this awesome sled kite. After some simple steps in this how to video tutorial you'll be soaring the skies ...more

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How to make a suruga kite

Make a suruga kite

The kite in this how-to video is a terrific flyer and exciting to make! You will need ripstop nylon or equivalent, bamboo or wood dowels – ...more

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4 Years in the Making: Insane Papercraft City

Tokyo art student, Wataru Itou, spent four long years crafting his meticulous paper city, entitled "A Castle On the Ocean".  The miniature papercraft city was constructed with ...

Jetman Flys Over Atlantic with DIY Wings - Plummets!

Yves Rossy, AKA Jetman, attempted to fly across the Atantic from Morocco to Spain yesterday. His homemade, jet powered wings "span 8 feet and are powered by four kerosene-fueled jet engines ...

Avoid Turkey-Frying-Fire Disaster this Thanksgiving

Thinking of deep frying a turkey this Thanksgiving? Careful. Or this might happen: Luckily, Alton Brown (of Food Network) offers a thorough step-by-step on how to fry that bird. Hackaday has also ...

Turbo Turkey - Cook the Damn Bird Above the Camshaft

So, I suppose we're going both redneck and Thanksgiving turkey twice today (Redneck Slingshot Chick + Extreme Thanksgiving Recipes). Something about home for the holidays inspires... and this is ...

Deeply Trusting Female Volunteers Bod to Redneck Science: First Human Slingshot

Well, maybe these folks aren't redneck. That is a pretty nice house, and that slingshot doesn't look too jery rigged. But the idea of a human slingshot is certainly redneck (and lotsa fun). Previously ...

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