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Build an Internet Kill Switch

While the user’s away, the malware will play. Keep your computer out of online mischief, when you’re not using it, by building this simple, foolproof, easy-bake hardware kill switch.

Popsicle Stick Switch

A momentary contact Single Pole Single Throw (S.P.S.T.)
switch that is based on a Popsicle Stick. It is easy to build and the builder learns how a switch works.

iPhone Movie from a Rocket

Use an iPhone to take movies from a model rocket in flight.

Stage Prop Dynamite

Make fake dynamite for your next stage production or Halloween costume.

Do you have tile or marble from a home improvement project that you just don’t know what to do with? All you need is enough small pieces of tile to outline the number(s) or object of your choice and a larger piece on which they will all fit and you are on your way to […]

Chess/Checker Board from Tile Remnants

My kids love to play chess/checkers with their colorful new boards made from remnant 12″x12″ marble! Duct tape is an amazing material. We made it easy to work with by adding aluminum foil before the cutting process. Spare coins can serve as checkers or chessboard pieces!

Scrap Paper Woven Basket

This basket makes a great case for recycling. It’s the perfect project for large pieces of scrap paper like gift wrap and newspaper. Even old maps can be transformed into beautiful new baskets like this woven map basket project. Weaving a basket is the perfect way to combine a traditional crafting technique with upcycled materials. […]

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