Chemical Woodburning
Don’t have a woodburning iron? Use chemicals and a stamp to burn your mark!
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Faux Mercury Glass from Recycled Vases
Mercury glass is a beautiful collectable, prized for its silvery, shimmery finish and rich layers of texture. But vintage pieces are as expensive as they are rare. Fortunately, you can use Krylon® Looking Glass® Mirror-Like paint to recreate the look with recycled vases and candleholders. There are several ways to get the look and they […]
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Metal Parts from Papercraft Molds
This project began when I read the following entry [#274] in Volume 1 of Popular Mechanics’ 1913 The Boy Mechanic: The round lead weight for shot-putting or hammer throwing can be cast in a hollow cardboard or pressed-paper ball, sold in department and toy stores for 10 cents. Cut a 1/2-in. hole in the ball […]
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Home Mycology Lab
Use an off-the-shelf home air purifier to
culture and grow mushrooms.
Medicine Man Glider
Build a 5-foot-wide airplane inspired by 1930s designs.
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