Chemical Woodburning
Donโt have a woodburning iron? Use chemicals and a stamp to burn your mark!
Spray bottle
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 Krylonยฎ Looking Glassยฎ Mirror-Like paint to recreate the look with recycled vases and candleholders. There are several ways to get the look and they […]
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 […]
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.
