Novelty Hobbies & Toys

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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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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Recycle an old light bulb into a ship in a bottle

How to recycle an old light bulb into a ship in a bottle

Try this impossible bottle puzzle. You gotta hand it to Metacafe's Marek080580 for making an incredibly cool & simple version of one of the world's most seemingly complex crafts: the legendary ship in a ...

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How to build a terra cotta roof for a miniature building

Build a terra cotta roof for a miniature building

Papa Tom teaches veiwers how to easily make a terra cotta roof for a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,731

How to build an American Indian diorama

Build an American Indian diorama

Papa Tom teaches viewers how to build a realistic looking diorama replicating an American Indian home site from early American history.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,094

How to build stones & cinder blocks for a diorama

Build stones & cinder blocks for a diorama

Build stones & cinder blocks for a diorama. Papa Tom teaches viewers how to make a building look like it is made of stone or cinder blocks ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,454

How to build the perfect pyramid

Build the perfect pyramid

Papa Tom teaches viewers how to build the perfect pyramid for any school project. This is super easy and fun too. It looks great on any ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 3,948

How to do an ollie with Tech Decks skateboards

Do an ollie with Tech Decks skateboards

Get back to the basics by learning how to do the essential move, the Ollie with the Teck Decks.

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 2
Views 12,551

How to learn dice stacking

Learn dice stacking

Al teaches you how to stack dice with a plastic cup.

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Curated 1 year ago by tl1 | Comments 1
Views 970

How to make a chapstick pop gun without tools

Make a chapstick pop gun without tools

This is a simple and fun way to make a pop gun from a regular chapstick tube. No tools are required, just your hands.

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Curated 1 year ago by engineerable | Comments 4
Views 12,190

How to make a really big slip 'n slide

Make a really big slip 'n slide

Hate it when the slip 'n slide runs out? The ride is always too short. To make a really big slip 'n slide, you don't need a big hill, soap ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by hhurme | Comments 0
Views 3,495

How to make a super loud whistle with a Sharpie marker

Make a super loud whistle with a Sharpie marker

This is a simple way to achieve one of the loudest whistles ever ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 3
Views 7,201

How to make your Tech Deck fingerboard wheels roll smoother

Make your Tech Deck fingerboard wheels roll smoother

If you're into fingerboarding, then you're going to want to watch this ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 7,689

How to turn an old book into a secret hiding place

Turn an old book into a secret hiding place

Turn that dusty old tome into something you will actually use – a sneaky stash for your best stuff. You Will Need * A hardcover book * A ...more

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Curated 2 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 384

How to whistle with an acorn shell

Whistle with an acorn shell

Whistle with an acorn from a tree. This creates a really loud whistle that uses the acorn to make it louder than you could ever blow with ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 990

How to analyze handwriting

Analyze handwriting

Learn how to analyze handwriting and what your handwriting says about you and your personality in this free handwriting analysis video ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 513

How to become a dice stacking pro

Become a dice stacking pro

Dice Stacking can be difficult and frustrating, but once you get the hang of it, it's really fun!

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 323

How to blow the biggest, best bubble-gum bubble

Blow the biggest, best bubble-gum bubble

Think you can beat the bubble-gum bubble record? Follow these steps and learn how to blow the biggest bubble ever! Step 1: Chew Chew ...more

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Curated 2 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
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How to build a cut-away volcano diorama

Build a cut-away volcano diorama

Papa Tom shows viewers how to build a cut-away volcano diorama using a Scene-A-Rama Mountain Diorama kit. Use masking tape, yesterday's ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,561

How to build a toy guitar

Build a toy guitar

Like the look of the classical guitar but can't play a lick? Are you also uncommonly small? This video tutorial offers step-by-step ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 1,119

How to build a volcano

Build a volcano

You've seen a million wimpy paper volcanos at the science fair; this version is all about style. You've going to need a cat litter box or ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 2
Views 5,106

How to build an erupting volcano diorama

Build an erupting volcano diorama

Watch Papa Tom show you how to build an erupting volcano and you can build it the night before it's due! Use plaster cloth, masking tape ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 6
Views 3,637

How to build an Tenori-on like Tenori-off musical instrument

Build an Tenori-on like Tenori-off musical instrument

Toshio Iwai's "tenoir-on" is a really cool musical device, but is ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 0
Views 1,245

How to builds a diorama for a cliff dwelling

Builds a diorama for a cliff dwelling

Papa Tom teaches users how to build a cliff diorama for a cliff dwelling adobe looking house. You'll need a hobby knife, water, and sticks.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 830

How to create a flower pen bouquet

Create a flower pen bouquet

This video arts and crafts tutorial will show you how to make your very own pen flowers. These will surely spice up any table arrangement ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,139

How to create a mini-magic marker safe

Create a mini-magic marker safe

In this video tutorial, Alex shows you how to create a mini-magic marker safe. Making your own miniature personal safe is easy with a magic ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by mr kyle | Comments 0
Views 715

How to decorate a plain mask

Decorate a plain mask

Turn an ordinary mask into something special with a little bit of embellishment. Paints, stamps, eyeliner, and even false eyelashes can add ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 1,436

How to do a 360 flip Noseblunt on a Tech Deck

Do a 360 flip Noseblunt on a Tech Deck

Learn how to do a 60 flip Noseblunt on a Tech Deck miniature toy skateboard.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 2,152

How to do a 360 flip on your fingerboard

Do a 360 flip on your fingerboard

This tutorial will teach you how to do a 360 flip on your fingerboard. Okay, contrary to common belief, you really need to learn how to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 636

How to do a 50-50 grind on a fingerboard

Do a 50-50 grind on a fingerboard

This nifty tutorial covers how to do a 50-50 grind on a fingerboard. Who dreams about being a great skateboarder when you can be a great ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to do a Backside Lip Bigspin Out on a Tech Deck

Do a Backside Lip Bigspin Out on a Tech Deck

Learn to do a Backside Lip Bigspin Out on a Tech Deck miniature toy skateboard.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 1
Views 719

How to do a Backside Noseblunt 360 Shuv-it on a Tech Deck

Do a Backside Noseblunt 360 Shuv-it on a Tech Deck

How to do a Backside Noseblunt 360 Shuv-it on a Tech Deck miniature ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 976

How to do a fingerboard kickflip trick

Do a fingerboard kickflip trick

Check out this fingerboard kickflip trick. Do it in "real life"? Fingers are real, too!

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 1
Views 3,090

How to do a frontside and backside grind on a fingerboard

Do a frontside and backside grind on a fingerboard

This tutorial will show you how to perform different kinds of grinds ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 126

How to do ramp tricks on your fingerboard

Do ramp tricks on your fingerboard

This tutorial will show you how to do various ramp tricks on your fingerboard.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,181

How to do three Frontside tricks on a Tech Deck

Do three Frontside tricks on a Tech Deck

Learn how to do Frontside NoseBlut, a Frontside Tailslide Kickflip Out into a transition, and a Frontside Bluntslide Kickflip Out on a Tech ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 3
Views 5,454

How to do tricks on a fingerboard

Do tricks on a fingerboard

Improve those fingerboard or tech deck skills by learning some new moves. This video tech deck tutorial shows how to perform a Shove It ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 7,728

How to do two Nollie tricks on a Teck Deck

Do two Nollie tricks on a Teck Deck

Learn how to do a Nollie and a Noliie Nosegrind on a Tech Deck miniature toy skateboard.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 3,061

How to hack a VHS tape to hide a stash

Hack a VHS tape to hide a stash

Here's how you can make a great hiding place with one of your old VHS tapes. This is a quick disassembly of an old VHS cassette tape. Take ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 2,732

How to half cab flip on a fingerboard

Half cab flip on a fingerboard

A half cab flip is a combination of a half cab and a flip. Knowledge of the back hand flip is helpful. Watch this video tutorial and learn ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 457

How to have fun with a stapler dart and basketball shooter

Have fun with a stapler dart and basketball shooter

This video tutorial shows some great ways to have fun using a stapler ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Nextraker | Comments 0
Views 621

How to kickflip on a fingerboard

Kickflip on a fingerboard

This video provides a detailed tutorial on how to kickflip on a fingerboard, yes, a finger-sized skateboard. Don't try this until you're ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 805

How to make a "Passive Walker"

Make a "Passive Walker"

Make your own Passive Walker from this video instruction, no battery required, DIY from PVC tube, I show you how to build one for just 8 ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 394

How to make a ball out of rubber bands

Make a ball out of rubber bands

Do you have too many rubber bands cluttering your desk? Gather them together into a rubber band ball! You Will Need * At least 50 rubber ...more

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Curated 2 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 265

How to make a caterpillar with string

Make a caterpillar with string

Check out this video to learn how to make a caterpillar with string. It's kind of like the cat's cradle. This video is very accessible and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 513

How to make a crazy art light bulb

Make a crazy art light bulb

Make a colorful light display with any kind of light bulb. Just add hot glue.

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Curated 1 year ago by spacepaintings | Comments 0
Views 1,843

How to make a diorama

Make a diorama

Dioramas are a fun way to illustrate all kinds of scenes, whether from nature, history, sports or entertainment. The possibilities are ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 2,366

How to make a Japanese butterfly with string

Make a Japanese butterfly with string

Check out this video on how to make a Japanese butterfly and a rabbit using string. (Try not to use your mouth!)

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,379

How to make a super bouncy ball

Make a super bouncy ball

Make a great ball toy from chemicals, that are not hard to get. The result, if you follow along with this how-to video, is a very bouncy ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 4,976

How to make a tea towel chicken

Make a tea towel chicken

Check out this video to learn how to make a tea towel chicken. First, roll your tea towel into the center and eventually--voila, you have a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,372

How to make a wooden fingerboard

Make a wooden fingerboard

If you're into fingerboarding, then you're going to want to watch this video tutorial to see how to improve your fingerboard skills. Watch ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 3,516

How to make anti-gravity bubbles

Make anti-gravity bubbles

Learn how to make anti-gravity bubbles. Empty lighter fluid into a bowl and then blow bubbles. Watch this video tutorial and start having ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by elquesogrande23 | Comments 17
Views 37,042

How to make farting goo

Make farting goo

Ohhhh farting. It's a classic humorous gag that will never stop being funny. This tutorial video will teach you how to make your very own ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 4
Views 2,147

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Eat Your Way Through the Periodic Table (Yum! Cupcakes)

Science geeks behold, the perfect dessert. The cupcake Periodic Table. Pretty simple to do-it-yourself. Start with basic cupcakes in a square mold and decorate! Previously, Knit the Periodic Table ...

Freehand Circle Drawing World Champion

Wait for it, wait for it... it happens really fast... at right about 1:05. Okay, maybe he's not a world champion, but a very cool party trick nonetheless. Here's one way to do it (not quite as perfect ...

Launch Cars Off Cliffs For Fun

More redneck fun. Bob Moravitz plus family and friends have created an 8 hour event of propelling vehicles off cliffs. Held yearly, admission is free but donations are encouraged (to cover insurance ...

Pimp Your Bike

That's right, cars aren't the only mode of transportation worth customizing. Dekochari, the Japanese art of pimping your bicycle: "Dekochari is a form of art bike indigenous to Japan dating back ...

Deadly Crossbow (Made With Newspaper)

Mythbusters decided to test whether an inmate could "kill another inmate across the hall using a crossbow made of newspaper": "Jamie and Adam built separate crossbows for the myth and ...

bird crick commented on Eat Your Way Through the Periodic Table (Yum! Cupcakes) 14 seconds ago

and how vivid the frosting colors are.

bird crick commented on Eat Your Way Through the Periodic Table (Yum! Cupcakes) 39 seconds ago

the coolest part of this is the square-shaped cupcakes

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