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Vinegar and Baking Soda Rocket

Vinegar and Baking Soda Rocket

Using a few simple materials that you may already have around the house, you can design and launch your own rocket. 1-2-3 Let’s Go!

Wearable Artifacts

Wearable Artifacts

The jewelry I create is reminiscent of a more ancient time, like relics unearthed and altered with modern elements. The techniques described here let you create wearable art by texturizing metal with everyday objects found outside, at home, or in your work studio. All you need are basic soldering skills along with the materials listed […]

Home Molecular Genetics

Home Molecular Genetics

Working directly with DNA isn’t only for the labs of CSI, agribusiness, and headline-grabbing research institutions. It’s basic chemistry, but it uses the molecules of life. You can even do it at home. This project explains how you can isolate and even “fingerprint” some of your own DNA.