So, I’m a guy, and a bit ago, I bought a sewing machine. No one in my family of origin sews, nor does my wife, and I went to an all male high school with no home ec courses, so I was starting from scratch. I went to the bookstores, the fabric stores, the craft […]
Hey everyone and welcome to the technical blog for Episode#4 (zombie make-up). I think every filmmaker has made, or thought about making, a zombie movie. I don’t know what it is, but zombies are an irresistible gem in the lexicon of potential movie subjects. As always we invite viewers to improve our design and send […]
If you have some leftover scraps from your latest woodworking project, how about using them to make votive candle holders? They’re easy to produce and beautiful when completed, which means you might want to make a few for yourself and some to give as gifts. Supplies 1. A chunk of wood the size of your […]
These little guys are pretty cool: they’re designed to keep fresh garlic, well, fresh. Garlic should be stored in a cool, dry place (like in a cabinet, not the refrigerator). Presumably, using a close terra cotta container keeps out light, and the unglazed ceramic surface absorbs moisture- all of which can double the […]
Hello everyone! On the pictures below you can see the interior of “Pan” restaurant in the heart of Greek-town in Toronto. First picture was made on Wednesday (two days ago), the second on Thursday (yesterday). Before (Wednesday, May 30,2007) After(Thursday,May 31,2007) Quite a difference, right? Here how it was done : We just bought new ceiling […]
Brown sugar gets hard. And crusty. And crumbly. And eventually unusable. So, some genius Canadians came up with this adorable option: a bear-shaped chunk of terra cotta that keeps your brown sugar pliable and granulated. And at the best price of three dollars (plus shipping), it’s a pretty good deal. But three dollars is […]
Hey everyone. We’re going to show you how to make a giant sandwich costume because, you never know when a giant sandwich costume may come in handy? I built this for the awesome guys over at Naked Castle. As always we invite viewers to improve our design and send us video clips of your projects. […]
Making your own puppet is easier than it seems and it really fun. Watch our video below or subscribe to iTunes for the latest in how to’s projects for your indie films. Shopping List A good-sized piece of Styro Foam or soft Foam.(This is going to be used to make the all important puppet […]
Traditional bread and pizza ovens feature stone or brick floors (and walls), which retain heat and redistribute it evenly across the cooking surface. The intense and immediate heat from the preheated stone surface allows the dough to become crispy while maintaining a delightfully chewy texture. To replicate this at home, one could spend $2,000-13,000 and […]
The marriage of IKEA and country might sound doomed, going the way of Brittany and Jason. And Brittany and K Fed. On the other hand, take that very curious couple Courtney Cox and David Arquette. The last time I heard, they were still hitched, proving two contrary styles can, in fact, make it. Much as […]
I was cruising around a local rock and roll boutique, and I found a set of buttons made from pennies: $1.99 for 3. Cool, I thought, but a penny should cost 1¢, not 67. A DIY project for sure. Supplies: Handful of coins Small bowl White vinegar Salt Pencil […]
If you’re looking to get that distressed, painted a few times Shabby Chic look, here’s a fun and easy way to accomplish it. Supplies Two colors of latex paint. One will be your peek-a-boo, underneath color and the other will be your primary color. Vaseline, but a light-colored candle will work too. Steel wool. Water-based polyurethane, […]
This weekend, we started turning our normal dark beige with orange-peel textured living room wall into a brick wall. We wanted a new york Chelsea kind of feel, so we decided to make the brick wall look old and weathered – like it had been there for 80 years.
Antique cast iron cookware is the best there is. If you have an old piece, this guide will show you how to clean, restore, and season those worn cast iron skillets and dutch ovens so that they’re good as new. Cast iron is incredible. It’s like nature’s non-stick surface. I have a 12” skillet, a […]
I’ve never been much for following the “rules” of domesticity, but it’s always good to know some of the old tricks. I picked this one up working at a fancy-schmancy restaurant in college. 1. Begin by placing the dinner plate directly in front of the seat. If using a placemat, position it squarely and […]
Your grandma taught you to keep a box of baking soda [sodium bicarbonate, “bicarb”] in the refrigerator, and rightly so. But out of ‘fridge, often paired with its old science-fair pal white vinegar, you can clean half your house. And then you can make a volcano. Brush your teeth: When your spouse or roommate […]
Have you heard the buzz about these upside down tomato planters? You can buy pricey containers and plastic bags in an effort to try this inverted growing technique, but here’s a really inexpensive and, I think, more attractive method than the other DIY how-to’s I’ve seen. Instructions for Making an Upside Down Tomato Planter First, find yourself […]
Here are some great uses for dryer sheets once you’re done with them. Instead of letting your fabric softener sheets pile up in a corner, try one of these alternative uses instead! 1. Dusting: used dryer sheets can knock the dust off nearly any surface, including furniture, blinds, car interiors, baseboards/molding. Also works […]
Hey Everyone! Here are the detailed plans for the Jet pack project. Keep in mind that this is just the way I did it. You an always tweak things to suit your movie needs and of course improve my design. If you do make a cool jet pack or figure out an improvement let us […]
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