RETRO How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these retro tutorials to learn all about retro with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Do a retro Christmas makeup look with MakeupGeek, Apply an extreme retro look for Halloween, and Beat Atari Circus for retro system Atari 2600.

You'll also find several great beauty & style tutorials in the Beauty & Style category.

How to do a retro Christmas makeup look with MakeupGeek

Do a retro Christmas makeup look with MakeupGeek

This beauty video demonstrates how to do a retro Christmas makeup look ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to apply an extreme retro look for Halloween

Apply an extreme retro look for Halloween

While the makeup look in this how-to video isn't a costume per se, it can be added to another Halloween costume idea as part of a greater ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to beat Atari Circus for retro system Atari 2600

Beat Atari Circus for retro system Atari 2600

This is an extremely detailed walkthrough of how to beat Atari Circus ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to make a retro steampunk hardware chess set

Make a retro steampunk hardware chess set

GomiStyle shows you in this video tutorial how to make a cool, retro, steampunk-inspired chess set from assorted hardware, a found table and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 5
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How to make DIY Christmas gift retro hippie chick flower soap

Make DIY Christmas gift retro hippie chick flower soap

Learn how to make a sixties flower power hippie chick soap. A groovin' ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
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How to make a retro pet bed

Make a retro pet bed

Learn how to make a stylish nesting niche for your furry friend and have a little something extra for the fellas.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
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How to reupholster a retro dinette chair

Reupholster a retro dinette chair

Sarah McColl, the hip and modern Martha Stewart of Brooklyn gives us a great video on how to reupholster a retro dinette chair. Sarah is ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
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How to create a glamorous retro makeup look

Create a glamorous retro makeup look

Learn how you can create this retro look that is high on glamour and low on difficulty with this makeup tutorial. You will need MAC ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to create a retro skate makeup look for dark skin

Create a retro skate makeup look for dark skin

Watch this instructional cosmetics video to get a 1980's retro ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to apply a retro 60s Twiggy mod makeup look

Apply a retro 60s Twiggy mod makeup look

You don't need a special occasion like Halloween to revel in the retro glamour of Twiggy's coveted iconic look. This how-to video from ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to apply retro glam party makeup

Apply retro glam party makeup

This is a retro party glam makeup look! It follows the principles of the smokey eye, but just on the upper eye. This gives it a bit of a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to create a soft version of retro glamour makeup look

Create a soft version of retro glamour makeup look

Learn how you can create a softer reto look with this makeup tutorial ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to create a funky, retro updo

Create a funky, retro updo

An updo doesn’t have to be stuffy—if you know how to make it funky! This video will show you how to create a funky, retro updo. You Will ...more

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Curated 5 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
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How to apply a 1950s Audrey Hepburn style retro makeup

Apply a 1950s Audrey Hepburn style retro makeup

Audrey Hepburn has remained a fashion icon for years after her death ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 0
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How to find retro kitchenware

Find retro kitchenware

Get tips for collecting vintage kitchenware and other retro finds.

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Curated 2 years ago by Fine Living Channel | Comments 0
Views 152

How to dress in 1950s retro fashion

Dress in 1950s retro fashion

1950s women's fashion has made a come back! Learn about 1950s fashion and how to use modern clothes to create it in this free video series ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
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How to install future twin fins in a retro fish

Install future twin fins in a retro fish

If you want to see a detailed step-by-step demonstration on how to install future fins for a twin fin setup, check out this video.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to make retro paper ornaments

Make retro paper ornaments

These paper design projects make perfect kid's activities, or an activity for the whole family. These eco-friendly ornaments are made from ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to style hair in retro reverse hair rolls

Style hair in retro reverse hair rolls

This how-to video provides a quick tutorial on how to get the 40's reverse rolls. You can also use this to get the front pompadour effect ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to create a retro inspired makeup look

Create a retro inspired makeup look

Watch this makeup tutorial to create retro inspired eye makeup. There's nothing like a cool retro fitting makeup and hair look. Products ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by bitternsweet | Comments 0
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RETRO (87 How-Tos)

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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