PRIMITIVE How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these primitive tutorials to learn all about primitive with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Mask primitives in ZBrush, Make a primitive fishing hook from wood or thorn, and Make a primitive folk art doll.

You'll also find several great disaster preparation tutorials in the Disaster Preparation category.

How to mask primitives in ZBrush

Mask primitives in ZBrush

Pixologic, the makers of ZBrush present this video tutorial from the ZClassroom on how to mask primitives in ZBrush. Primitive masking is a ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by zbrushpixologic | Comments 0
Views 270

How to make a primitive fishing hook from wood or thorn

Make a primitive fishing hook from wood or thorn

Learn how to make a primitive fishing hook / fishing gouge from ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,311

How to make a primitive folk art doll

Make a primitive folk art doll

Check out this video to learn from Milliande how to make a primitive folk art doll. Start by cutting out your pattern two times (one right ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Yann Tremaine | Comments 0
Views 1,861

How to make a primitive bowl

Make a primitive bowl

Create a primitive bowl in the woods. You will want to build a fire and transfer hot coals.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 607

How to build a primitive bow

Build a primitive bow

Make a bow using Stone Age tools. You don't have to find a cave or anything--you can always do it in your backyard!

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 1,998

How to make primitive jerky for wilderness survival

Make primitive jerky for wilderness survival

Learn how to primitively dry meat to make jerky for use in long term wilderness survival. You cannot always eat fresh meat. Drying meat into ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by bird crick | Comments 1
Views 1,777

How to subdivide primitives interactively in Maya 8.5

Subdivide primitives interactively in Maya 8.5

This 3D modeling tutorial demonstrates how to modify the number of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,129

How to create primitive fire

Create primitive fire

Create primitive fire with these survival tricks and tips. Enjoy the didgeridoo in the background!

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 646

How to haft a primitive point

Haft a primitive point

Haft primitive points for hunting with tips from this video. Start by making a fire.

B- 9:58
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 354

How to make a "primitive" cane arrow

Make a "primitive" cane arrow

Make an arrow using a type of cane native to the Mediterranean (Arundo donax). This bamboo-like plant is an introduced, invasive species in ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,108

How to work with primitives in Maya 7

Work with primitives in Maya 7

This tutorial gives a very basic overview of the surface types available in Maya 7 for primitive shapes and how to manipulate them.

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 250

How To Plot the Mandelbrot Set By Hand

Plot the Mandelbrot Set By Hand

The Mandelbrot set is made up of points plotted on a complex plane to form a fractal: a striking shape or form in which each part is ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 324

How to build a self feeding fire for wilderness survival

Build a self feeding fire for wilderness survival

This instructional video demonstrates a technique for building a fire ...more

A- 9:51
Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 8,832

How to make a cordage basket when out in the wild

Make a cordage basket when out in the wild

Learn how to make a primitive basket for wilderness survival using natural cordage. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,021

How to build a fire in wet conditions when in the wilderness

Build a fire in wet conditions when in the wilderness

Learn how to find dry materials in wet conditions and successfully ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 7,249

How to coil 550 parachute cord

Coil 550 parachute cord

Here is a technique for coiling parachute cord or any other thin rope / twine. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when you'll ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,827

How to construct an improved figure four deadfall trap

Construct an improved figure four deadfall trap

Learn how to construct an improved version of the figure four deadfall ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,449

How to do the backpacker rope coil

Do the backpacker rope coil

How to coil a rope and wear it on your back. Learn how to survive in the wild. You never know when you'll be stranded on a desert island ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 901

How to do the Mountaineer Method for rope coiling

Do the Mountaineer Method for rope coiling

Here is an effective way to coil a long rope and use as an emergency method of transporting an injured person. Learn how to survive in ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 698

How to make a figure four deadfall trap for wilderness skills

Make a figure four deadfall trap for wilderness skills

Learn how to make a Figure Four Deadfall trap- Wilderness Survival ...more

B+ 2:49
Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 5,278

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PRIMITIVE (45 How-Tos)

Ignite Prey and Light Cigarettes With a Laser Burner

Looking for an (explosively) fun Thanksgiving project this week? Something that involves fire and lasers? Check it out. YouTube creator StyroPyro lights ten matches in 9 seconds with a modded laser ...

Repair the World One (LEGO) Brick at a Time

Jan Vorman has installed quick LEGO-fixes all over the world - from Italy to Germany to Israel to Holland. Jan's "Dispatchwork" work creates a contemporary twist: colorful LEGO-street-art ...

DIY Ocular Assault Weapon

The latest in Graffiti-tech: How to write with your eyes. Via Instructables, "Behold the latest ocular assault weapon from the Graffiti Research Lab, openFrameworks, The Fat Lab and The Ebeling ...

Retro Electronics Papercraft For the Brazil '66 Crowd

Dan McPharlin has created some super-sweet retro electronics papercraft models. Click through to Dan's Flickr page to view the entire collection. Beautiful handmade cardboard models. Previously ...

Cai Guo-Qiang's (Literally) Explosive Art

Attention all WonderHowTo explosive-lovers, here is an artist that just may awe and inspire... China's Cai Guo-Qiang opts for more thrilling materials than traditional paint, clay or plaster, say ...

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