It’s that time of year when we might hanker for the scent of something warm and spicy emanating from the kitchen. If you don’t have the time or inclination to actually make an apple pie or cinnamon rolls, how about throwing together some simmering potpourri? Spicy Simmering Potpourri 1 oz. can cinnamon sticks, broken into […]
Here’s an fun, no-sew way to turn an old sweatshirt into great cuddlies for our fur-children. For those of you who frequent fabric stores, you’ll recognize the technique; for those of you who don’t know fleece from flannel, don’t worry. It really is an INCREDIBLY fast and easy project. What you need: One old sweatshirt…the […]
How to Make a Jean Purse If you have an old pair of jeans that are absolutely unwearable, don’t worry there’s still hope. Make those jeans into something really special like a jean purse! But don’t forget to check out the full episode from Threadbanger, here and get into some gnarly DIY fashion. For even […]
As a young girl, I had a slight obsession with pop-up books. I would collect them, display them open on our family coffee table and pretend they were a little community of people in The World of Erin. And NOW? Now I want to make a community of actual people in The World of Erin. […]
Vintage modern homeowners interested in restoring their mid-century modern home have typically been very limited when it comes time to replace or restore the front door and/or door hardware that originally came with their home. Unfortunately, the pre-drilled doors or blanks sold at big-chain hardware stores or your local hardware store don’t blend well with the aesthetic of […]
Hey everyone and welcome to the technical blog for Episode #18 (SuperHero) from IndyMogul. This week we were challenged by the guys over at The Stack. The deal is if I make an “animal themed superhero”, Justin has to wear the costume for their entire show. Well BFX stepped up to the plate. Send in […]
I thought I might take some sharp looking photos for my test tube vases. First, I tried lighting them directly with the light reflector I bought to expose silkscreens, but it was too harsh. A quick internet search taught me that a “light box” or “light tent” provides the desired results. A little more searching […]
Yay! finally finished DIY-ing my bedside table. It also doubles up as a lamp as i placed the lamp inside. Its pretty simple to do. i bought the separate acrylic pieces and glued them together using acrylic glue, (left the back uncovered as i wanted some air circulation for the heated bulb) sprayed glue on […]
I saw these a few weeks ago on Cribcandy: clever, and tongue-in-cheek without being kitschy. At $9 a piece, they’re not ridiculously overpriced, but a purchase is never as fun as a DIY attempt. Materials Test tubesScrap hardwood and power saw OrWooden craft blocks Spade bit, matching the size of the test tubeElectric […]
The only way to describe Greg’s toilet sink hack over on Instructables is ingenious–and totally DIY-able! Check out the video of the sink in action. Too funny!
According to Handcrafted Greetings, ‘tea bag folding was originally done with tea bag wrappers, hence the name. Tea bag folding consists of folding little squares of decorative paper in a specific pattern and arranging the folded pieces to form a more-or-less round motif or medallion.’ HG suggests making them to embellish scrapbooks and handmade […]
Your body is unique. Here’s four tutorials from Threads magazine, with instructions to create an exact replica of your own torso. Duct Tape Form #1 Duct Tape Form #2 Papier-mâché Form Paper-Tape Form Once finished, stick one on an adjustable microphone stand or an old floor lamp to mimic your own height. Even if you’re not […]
Previously on Indy Mogul, we showed you how to make a fake head for your indie filmmaking needs. This week we have the recipe for a fake hand! We are always looking for new projects like these at Indy Mogul, so send in your ideas! And don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes. […]
Lego artist Nathan Sawawa was the guest last night on The Colbert Report. Stephen, of course, teased about nerdiness and a childish choice of medium, but I’m pretty convinced this guy’s got it down. Of course, we’ve all seen email forwards of scales models of the Eiffel Tower, or life-size Darth Vader helmets, but Sawaya’s […]
Behold the amazingly beautiful Niagra Chandelier from Lladro. 300 individual porcelain butterfly-winged faries, suspended in ‘fibber optic’ formation. For $90,000, it could be yours. This could be gorgeous in a giant stairway or a garden room. I’d even be happy with one fairy.
With How To Tuesdays coming to an end, we’re wrapping up our weekly Threadbanger special by taking a lesson out of one of our favorite new books, 99 ways to cut, sew, trim, and tie your t-shirt, and answering a viewer question on how to properly dart your clothing for a better fit. Keep checkin […]
We’re bringing back the Vest in a whole new way. Move over Ferris Bueller, this quick and easy t-shirt restyling will have you stylin’ in no time. We are always looking for new cool DIY fashion ideas at Threadbanger, so be sure to send in your ideas! And don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast […]
Hey, everyone, and welcome to the technical blog for Indy Mogul’s Episode#14 (fake heads).This build was a lot of fun and I hope you guys enjoy the episode. Send in your fake head videos and remember you can submit your project ideas here! And don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes! Shopping List […]
Bathroom remodeling project is done now and I’m pretty happy with the results. It used to suffer from a case of the 1980s remodel, with brass fixtures, an off pink vanity with a shell sink bowl, and excessive use of mirrors. I did all of the remodeling work myself and basically replaced everything except the […]
Tea Bags. Wrap loose leaf tea in a filter, then secure and suspend from a piece of string. Line potted plants. Put a used coffee filter in the bottom of planters to prevent fine dirt particles from falling through the bottom. Help little hands stay clean. Though adults should be responsible and not rely on […]
