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cardboard rocket pencil holder

Make a cardboard rocket pencil holder

Fun little cardboard project with a clever way of forming cardboard tubes. How to make a cardboard rocket pencil holder.

New: Make a castle out of 1 cardboard box

One box is all you need to make this castle. You get the doube benefit of making it and using it for play. Great looking and easy to make castle. Make a castle out of a cardboard box.

How to Make a Volcano

How to Make a Volcano

This is a nice little project that has some improvements over the typical volcano. It is less mess and easy to clean. The bottle in the middle comes right out so you can clean it and do it again. It is also in a nice little box so the magma stays controlled - Less Mess How to Make a Volcano - New: The Mentos and Diet Coke Volcano - Fires a stream high into the air!

Make a Paper Castle

Make a Paper and cereal box Castle

This is a fun project - I give you all the drawings and plans you need to make this castle thats ready for painting. Print up the packet and glue the pieces to stiff paper or cereal box cardboard. - Make a castle

 

 

Waterfall in a dioramaA Waterfall in a diorama

Actually pretty easy to make a great looking waterfall if you know the right tools and techniques. I have it right here: Make a waterfall in a diorama

 

 

Table top Troll Catapult

How to Make a Catapult

The Table-Top Troll Catapult Build this miniature catapult from materials found around the house. It's an easy project and the catapult really fires projectiles! Catapult Project

 

home made 8 inch telescope

Make an 8 " Telescope

This is a large telescope. It has some really good light gathering power. I take you through the building of a telescope like this step by step. And I show you the fundamentals of how it is made so you can make any size newtonian reflector telescope. Make an Eight inch telescope

 

 

Hidden BladeMake an Assassin's Creed Hidden Blade that works!

This is a fun project that just uses cardboard or foam board with a rubber band. It really works quite nicely. Make an Assassin's Creed Hidden Blade

 

an easy egg incubatorMake an easy egg incubator out of a styrofoam cooler This is an easy project that you can have done in a couple of hours. You can hatch your own chicken eggs and get baby chicks! Wonderful learning project. How to make an easy incubator

 

 

Make PlasticHow to Make Plastic This is a terrific project that is very easy to do. You can make plastic with milk and vinegar. Sculpt it, mold it and do anything with it. You are limited only by your creativity. In the example I make a pair of dice for wargaming and board games. How to Make Plastic

 

 

Traditional KiteHow to Make a Traditonal Kite

This is an easy kite to make. Just two sticks, some plastic and tape and you are ready to fly it - Make a Regular Kite

 

 

 

Knifemaking

Knifemaking Tutorial

How to make a real knife using the stock removal method. This is part of my blacksmithing series of tutorials. Knifemaking

 

a Real Sword

How to Make a Real Sword - I take you through the whole process of making a sword. And this one is a good sized sword! Really beefy and feels good in the hands. How to Make a sword

 

 

ChainmailHow to Make Chainmail: This is a tutorial that shows you step-by-step how to make chain mail. I show you which wire to use, how to create the rings and how to weave the actual mail. How to make chainmail. I will also be doing a tutorial on how to make a piece of chainmail armor.

 

a Light BoxMake a Light Box

A light box is a wonderful little thing. You can use it for tracing, drawing, and even reading x-rays. But they are very expensive to purchase. I have a nice tutorial here that shows you how to make a great one very cheap. It uses a string of LED's as the light source. How to make a light box

 

the Assassin's Creed Tomahawk

Make the Assassin's Creed Tomahawk

This a great project based off of the new Assassin's Creed. Here I show you how to make the Tomahawk wielded by the main character Connor out of a broom handle and some foam board. Make the Assassin's Creed Tomahawk

 

 

a Mini CrossbowMake a Mini Crossbow

This is a powerful little crossbow that fires straws! Easy to make and whole lot of fun. Make a mini crossbow

 

PaperHow to Make Paper!

I been putting this project off for a long time because I thought it would be challenging. Wow I was wrong. Paper making is so easy to do! And it comes out great. I love this and you are going to love it too! The possibilities are endless for scrolls, origami, fine writing and so much more. How to Make Paper

 

Make the Glass Dagger from Skyrim:


Wonderful project where we cast epoxy resin in a two part rubber mold to make an actual glass like dagger. Make the Glass Dagger from Skyrim

 

Make the Saw Cleaver from Bloodborne

Saw Cleaver

This is an interesting and fairly easy project you can make with two sheets of foam board and a little paint. I give you the template! And it really works. You can open and close it! Make the Saw Cleaver from Bloodborne.

 

Make the Iron Sword from Skyrim

the Iron Sword from Skyrim

Fun project that looks reallly good. I also show you a great technique for getting that Iron look. Make the Iron sword from skyrim.

 

FrostMourne

 

Make FrostMourne from World of Warcraft

This is a great looking sword and you just need a few basic supplies like foamboard and cereal box cardboard. Of course I give you the template. Make Frostmourne

 

the Skyrim Iron Helmet

Make the Skyrim Iron Helmet

Nice tutorial on how to make the Iron helmet out of cereal box cardboard and paper mache. Good looking helmet and strong. How to make the Skyrim Iron Helmet

 

Make a Wax seal stamper:

Yes, make your very own wax stamper with a coat of arms, family crest or just your initials. I made a gauntlet holding a sword. Fun little medieval project. We don't write letters much but if you do send a correspondence it would be fun to officially wax seal it like this! Make a wax seal stamper.

a Wax seal stamper

 

a Medieval Scroll! How to make a Medieval Scroll!

Fun and easy little project and I have already received a bunch of pictures from people who have made these! How to make a medieval scroll

 

Make Gauntlets out of Craft Foam

Gauntlets

Yup! that is craft foam and these gauntlets look terrific. I show you how to make them and I also give you the template which makes it so easy. Print up the template, cut out the pieces and then trace onto craft foam. I have a video tutorial too. Make Gauntlets out of craft foam

 

Medieval Paint How to Make Medieval Paint

You use egg yolk to make something called egg tempera. Its how DaVinci did it! How to Make Medieval Egg Tempera Paint

 

 

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Telescopes and Astronomy

Ever thought about getting a telescope? This is a wonderful and rewarding hobby. Go to the Storm the Castle guide to Telescopes and astronomy.

 

Terrarium Projects

How to Make a Terrarium. This section has tutorials and instruction on making several different types of terrariums- complete with lots of pictures. Terrarium building home page

How to Make a Diorama

Dioramas are a great way to express creativity. You work through manys stages of the creative process. You conceptualize then design a scene then you work with the materials to make it a reality.-great tutorial that shows you how to make a diorama from start to finish. It walks you through all the steps and techniques.

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How to Play Classical GuitarIf you never played and want to learn I have a whole section that will get you going including which books to get, selecting a guitar, how to tune your guitar, how to string it and some introductory lessons.
Learn How to Play Classical guitar

Fantasy Art School
Learn how to draw fantasy creatures, knights, armor and all sorts of fantasy and medieval things. I have just begun this series of art lessons and will be adding lessons daily but you can check out what I have - Fantasy Art Lessons

How to make video games
Are you looking for a way to express your creativity? Making video games is a great way to do it! Wouldn't it be great to make your very own video game? It could be anything you want. The only limit is your imagination and you don't need to know how to program. There is plenty of software available that will do that work for you. You can make your own video games! In the video game design section you can find lots of materials on designing, creating, and playing your own video games.

You can also look through lots of books and find the one right for you.How to make video games

The Table-Top Troll Catapult Build this miniature catapult from materials found around the house. It's an easy project and the catapult really fires projectiles! Catapult Project

Build This Trebuchet called "The Little Dragon". Complete instructions with pictures. Made from materials found around the house and hurls a small object 30 feet. Build The Little Dragon Trebuchet

 

MORE PROJECTS

Make a Model Rocket
I make the Estes Alpha rocket. Cost less than ten dollars and is a fun way to start into the hobby of model rocketry. See the complete tutorial here: Make the Estes Alpha Model rocket

 

Make a Spartan Spear like the movie 300
This is a fast and easy project that just takes a little bit of cardboard and a broomstick. Make the Spartan Spear

 

How to Make a Box Kite

A Boxkite is a unique kind of kite that is easy and fun to make and really flies - Even though it doesnt look like it can fly - BoxKite Tutorial

A Terrarium for Kids
Some guidelines and tips for great terrariums that kids can make. Includes a learning sheet that explains how a miniature ecosystem works.
A Terrarium for Kids

How to Make a Dragon Pinata
All it takes is a balloon, some paper mache and a little creativity and you have a great themed pinata. Add a sword and your party is transformed! How to Make a Dragon Pinata

How to Make a ...
Scrounging around on the internet looking for some new and fun projects I realized that there are a lot of potential projects out there! Lots of people are looking for how to make something. So I have started a section of my site called the How to Make a... section. I take the most popular requests for how to make and I do them. There are easy projects and more challenging projects. If you are looking for a new project to do you might want to check it out here: How to Make a...

Four Cardboard Swords for Halloween
Wnat to make a safe cardboard sword or scythe for Halloween? I have a tutorial that shows you how. I make the Buster Cloud sword, a reaper scythe, a pirate cutlass and a traditional knight't sword. Easy to make and look great. Make a cardboard Sword

 

Make a cardboard Katana

How to Make a Cardboard Katana:
This tutorial shows you how to make a great looking katana out of cardboard. And it is super strong because we adapt the secret techniques of the Japanese sword masters to the art of cardboard. How to Make a Cardboard Katana

Make a Go Kart How to Make a Go Kart:
This is a tutorial on how to make a solid and fast go cart. Easy and cheap to make in a few hours. Also includes brakes. I call this Go Kart The Wyvern because it is thin, sleek, and fast. How to Make a Go Kart

 

a Spartan ChestplateMake a Spartan Chestplate

This is a complete tutorial that shows you how to make a cardboard and paper mache spartan chestpiece. it comes out great looking and is not too hard to do. Make a spartan chestpiece

 

 

 

Spartan Sword

Make a Spartan 300 Warrior Sword out of cardboard This is a tutorial with video that shows you how to make a nice looking Spartan sword out of cardboard. It is very strong and easy to make. Should take you less than 2 hours depending on the glue drying time. How to Make a Spartan Sword

 

World War 2 Diorama

How to make a WW2 Diorama

This is an in depth tutorial with videos on how to make a WW2 diorama. I use 1/72 Scale How to Make a WW2 Diorama

 

 

Make a Mangonel How to Make a Torsion powered catapult called a Mangonel:
This type of catapult uses twisted string or rope as a source of power and it is more accurate to the real catapults of Medieval times. Its an easy project and this little Mangonel reallly fires! How to make a Mangonel

 

 

A Spartan Helmet Make a Spartan Helmet
Make this helmet out of paper mache and cardboard. Complete instructions and video, along with a download of the template The Spartan Helmet

 

 

 

 

 

Waterfall in a dioramaMake a waterfall for a diorama

Not a real waterfall but sure looks real. Easy to make and comes out terrific. I also have a tutorial on how to do water effects like ripples and waves and a tutorial on how to make this complete diorama called "The Secret Grotto" Make a waterfall for a diorama

 

 

a terrarium waterfall

How to make a terrarium waterfall from scratch I show you how to make a small waterfall that you can put in your terrarium. This is a complete tutorial that even includes a how to video How to make a terrarium waterfall

 

 

a Dagger

How to make a Dagger

How to make a dagger . It is very similar to making a knife. But there are a couple of differences. A dagger is edged on both sides and made for sticking not slicing! Make a Dagger Nice little blacksmithing project.

 

 

Make a telescope

How to make a small and easy telescope
This is a complete tutorial on how to make a small telescope using lenses. I show you everything you need to know. Make a small refractor telescope

 

Spartan ShieldMake a Spartan Shield

This is a great looking shield that is creative and easy to make. It looks just like the shields in the movie 300. Complete tutorial with video. How to make a Spartan Shield I also have lots of other Spartan Projects including helmet, spear greaves and arm guards.

 

 

Game of Thrones CoinMake the Game of Thrones Coin I show you how to make Arya's coin, clay, plastic and even cast them in metal. Easy and fun! Make the coin of the faceless man.

 

 

 

 

Sauron's MaceMake Sauron's Mace
Great looking project using just a few basic materials. And I give you the template which makes it very easy to put together.

Make Sauron's Mace

 

 

Skyrim Septim Cast a Metal Coin- The Skyrim Septim

Fun project where you cast an actual metal coin with low melting metal. I show you how to make the mold and do the whole thing. Cast a metal coin (Skyrim Septim)

 

 

the Batarang

Make the Batarang from Batman!

This is a really easy project and it comes out great, has a great feel and look. Just a sheet of cardboard or foamboard is all you need. I give you the template to make it so easy. Make the Batarang

 

Daedric Sword

Make a Daedric Sword from Skyrim

Fun and easy project. All you need is a single sheet of foamboard. I have the template you just download and print out. How to make the Daedric Sword

 

Make a Daedric Axe

a Daedric Axe

This is a fun and easy skyrim project. And I give you the template which makes it very easy. Make the Daedric Axe

 

 

Arrow to the KneeMake a Skyrim
Arrow to the Knee!

I just couldn't resist this one. Lot of fun and easy to make. It is one of the most popular memes to come out of skyrim. Don't worry, I will keep working on the website even though I took an arrow to the knee.

Make an arrow to the knee

 

 

 

 

 

Make a Karambit Fighting Knife

a Karambit

This is a fun blacksmithing project to make a curved fighting knife called a karambit. I take you through all the steps and have the template for you. Even if you don't plan on making it you might be interested in the process of how a knife is made. Make a Karambit

 

a Throwing Knife

Make a Throwing Knife

Yes, a real throwing knife. This is a fun project to make and a fun project to use! I had a lot of fun with this. All you need is a piece of steel and some basic tools. And you don't need a forge. You can harden and temper this with a torch. Make a Throwing Knife

 

Make a Push Knife

It is an interesting little blacksmithing project and very different than your usual knife. Sometime called a push dagger too. Make a push knife

 

 

Make a miniature throne from Game of Thrones Yup, all those miniature swords I made in the previous tutorial are now put to use. Even though it is miniature it is still technically made from forged swords! Make the Mini Throne

 

 

 

Forge Mini Nail Swords Fun little project where you heat up duplex nails and turn them into tiny swords.

Forge Mini Nail Swords

 

 

 

 

 

Great HelmForge a Medieval Great Helm - This is an interesting medieval armor project. I show you the process step by step. Make a Medieval Great Helm

 

 

 

 

 

Make Sting from the Hobbit out of foamboard or cardboard

With the new Hobbit movie just coming out this is a great time to make yourself sting. I give you the template to make it so easy. ! Make Sting out of cardboard or foamboard

Make Gimli's Axe from Lord of the Rings

This is an easy and fun project. Of course I give you the template. Make this and you will be ready for the release of the new Hobbit Movie! Make Gimli's Axe

 

Make a Fake Boulder (Terrific project if dragons keep digging up your garden)

Yup, some foam and paper mache is pretty much all you need along with a little paint and you have a light weight boulder. How to make a fake boulder

 

 

Make a Bonsai Tree out of Wire

I show you how to make a realistic looking bonsai tree out of simple materials like wire, aluminum foil, and pencil shavings. How to make a wire bonsai tree.

 

 

Make Gandalf's Sword Glamdring

This is one of my easiest sword projects and it looks great. You just need a few basic materials and I give you the template which makes it very easy to do! Make Glamdring

 

Make Sting from the Hobbit out of Steel

Ok! I have made Sting out of foamboard. Now it's time to make it out of steel. I show you step-by-step how it is done. Make Sting out of steel.

 

 

Make Orcrist from Lord of the Rings

Fun and easy project that uses just a single sheet of foam board. And as always I give you the template. Make Orcrist

 

How to start
Bonsai Seeds

Tree seeds are different than typical garden seeds. They need a process to get started. You have to soak and cool them. I show you how right here: How to scarify and stratify bonsai seeds.

 

Make the Witch King Helmet

This is an easy paper mache or plaster cloth project. And I give you the template. Now you can be the witch king. If being the bad guy is what you want! Make the Witch King Helmet

 

 

Make a Ballista

It's an ancient Roman and Greek siege engine and you can make one out of foamboard. I have the template for you. Cut out the pieces, trace onto foamboard and put it together. Make a Ballista

 

 

Will takes a trip to India

It was a fun adventure and if you want to see a little bit of India check out Will's video on his youtube channel right here: Will in India

 

 

Make a Railroad Spike Knife

This is a great little project if you are just beginning in blacksmithing. RR spikes are so easy to work with and you can whip up a nice little knife in no time. Practically can't do wrong with a project like this and it will help you to develop a feel for hammering hot metal. Make a railroad spike knife.

 

Make Wolverine Claws that work

Fun and easy foam board project. I give you the template. And the claws really shoot out of the box. You can have this done in no time at all. Make Wolverine Claws that work

 

Make an Indian Katar Assassin's Dagger

Fun foam board project and all you need is two sheets of foam board, two rubber bands and two toothpicks. I give you the template. It really works, opens and snaps closed. Make an Indian Katar Dagger

 

 

Make an Indian Sikh Dagger

I bought a dagger while on a trip to India. It is quite beautiful. So I thought it would be fun to make one out of foamboard. I give you the template and the ornamental work which makes it very easy for you to make. Make an Indian Sikh dagger.

 

Make a Leather Sword Sheath

Web visitors have been asking me to do this tutorial for a long time. I finally got to it. It is how to make a leather sheath for a sword. And I make one for our Steel Sting Sword. It also comes with a video. How to make a leather sword sheath

Make a Foil Tape Sword (Robb Stark)

Foil tape is a great way to make a cardboard or foam board sword look like steel. I show you how to do it. I also give you this template so you can make a replica of Robb Stark's sword from Game of Thrones. Make a Foil Tape Sword

 

Make the Elven Bow from Skyrim

Fun foamboard project. It doesn't really work as a bow but looks great and is perfect for show or cosplay. I give you the template which makes it easy to build. Make the Elven bow from Skyrim

 

Make a Hexagonal Box Kite

You wouldn't think that something like this could fly but it flies very easily. Fun and easy project with some dowels and tissue paper. How to make a hexagonal box kite.

 

Make a Metal Earth Himeji Castle

Fun little metal kit you can buy. It is a replica of Himeji Castle in Japan. Make a Miniature Himeji Castle

 

Make the Batman Mask

batman mask

This is an easy craft foam project that comes out great. You are going to like this! How to make a batman mask

 

 

 

 

 

Make the Glass Sword from Skyrim

the Glass Sword from Skyrim

The glass dagger turned out to be so popular that I had to go ahead and make the sword. Fun project and it comes out great. Actually quite impressive. You don't see projects like this very often! Make the Glass Sword from Skyrim

 

Storm The Castle Diorama Part 7Storm The Castle Diorama Part 7: Water Effects, Make the Moat

The next installment of the massive castle siege diorama is done. In this part we add the moat around the castle. Storm The Castle Diorama Part 7

 

 

make Ink How to make Ink

I have done tutorials on how to make paper and how to make a feather writing quill. Now I finish off that series with a tutorial on how to make ink. And it is real easy to do! You probably have everything you need right in the kitchen. How to make Ink

 

 

Make Soul Edge from Soul Calibur

Soul Edge from Soul Calibur

This is a pretty crazy sword in the video game. And it is even crazier in real life. And the eyeball really looks around! LOL. See how to make this project with some basic materials. Make Soul Edge

 

Make a Thaumatrope

a Thaumatrope

A thaumatrope is the very first example of the phenomenon of persistence of vision where images merge together. And in a way it is where film and animation started. Two images blur together as you spin it. I have a tutorial on how to make one and I give you three sets of images in a template so you can print them up and make them.
Make a Thaumatrope

 

Needle from Game of Thrones

Make Needle from Game of Thrones

Nice little project with a twist. This is the sword from the Series of Books. Easy project and I give you the template. Make Needle

 

Make a plastic model tank and a diorama for it

a plastic model tank

In this tutoria I show you how a plastic model tank is made and I also show you how to make a neat little diorama to go with it. Easy project called "Crossroads". Make a tank and diorama

 

a Railroad Spike Throwing hatchet

Forge a Railroad Spike Throwing hatchet

Fun and easy little project and I show you a technique that all blacksmiths use but very few talk about. How to forge a railroad spike hatchet/throwing axe.

 

 

Dragonscale Chainmail How to make Dragonscale Chainmail

This is a wonderful chainmail weave that looks really beautiful. Two different sized rings. I show you everything, step by step. How to make dragonscale chainmail

 

 

Make the Phantom Blade from Assassin's Creed

the Phantom Blade

Fun foam board project that really shoots. You just need a few basic supplies and I give you the template and have it all figured out for you. Print it up and put it together. Make the Phantom Blade

 

Paper MakingPaper Making Part 2 - Some techniques for nicer paper

In this part we get a little bit more in depth and I show you some things like adding cotton to the paper, dipping it and even forming the paper into shapes.

Intermediate, yet still easy, paper making

 

 

a PhenakistoscopeMake a Phenakistoscope!

A-Phena -what-a-scope? A Phenakistoscope is often referred to as a magic disk. The disk has a series of images on it and when you spin it an animation happens! Yup, I give you everything you need to make this early animation device. Just print up the template along with four different magic disks. Make a phenakistoscope.

 

 

a Dragonbone Dagger Make a Dragonbone Dagger

This is a fun and easy project that you can do quickly and it looks great. I show you a neat technique for painting the blade to look like bone. And of course I give you the template. Make the dragonbone dagger.

 

Make Dark Repulser from Sword Art Online

Dark Repulser

This is an easy foam board project from the very popular Sword Art Online. I give you the template. Make Dark Repulser

 

Make Katarina's Daggers from League of Legends

Katarina's Dagger

Nice little project that is easy to make. I give you the template. You can have this done in no time with just a few basic supplies like foamboard or cardboard. Make Katarina's Daggers

 

How to Make a PVC sword

a PVC sword

PVC is wonderful for making swords and weapons. It is cheap, strong and readily available. And you can even heat it up and shape it. Check out the tutorial here: How to Make a PVC Sword

 

How to set up a beehive

I just started another beehive and it is an interesting process. Learn about it here. How to set up a beehive

 

 

 

How to Make a Foam Board Sword

a Foam Board Sword

Foam board is terrific for making swords. It is strong and easy to work with . I show you techniques for how to do it. And along the way we make this beautiful sword! How to Make a foam board sword

 

a ZoetropeMake a Zoetrope

A zoetrope is a fun little optical illusion project. You might even call it an animation project. You put a series of images inside a tube and spin the tube. Look through slots you made and the images become an animation. Fun and easy. And I give you the template with the animation ready to go. Make a Zoetrope

 

 

a Light Box Make a Light Box

A light box is a wonderful little thing. You can use it for tracing, drawing, and even reading x-rays. But they are very expensive to purchase. I have a nice tutorial here that shows you how to make a great one very cheap. It uses a string of LED's as the light source. How to make a light box

 

 

a simple diorama

Make a simple diorama

This is a great project for kids. You need a small box, glue stick, scissors and a magazine. That's it. I show you how to make a simple diorama.

 

 

a Wizard's Globe Make a Wizard's Globe

Every wizard's lair has a globe like this. It works a lot like a gyroscope in that you can rotate the rings and the globe so it can be looked at from any angle.

Make a Wizard's Globe

 

 

 

Make the Skyrim Nightingale Blade

the Skyrim Nightingale Blade

Easy to make project that comes out great. And all you need is a single sheet of foamboard. I show you a build technique that makes the blade very strong and realistic looking. It has depth, it isn't flat. Make the Nightingale Blade

Make a Star Wars Crossguard LightSaber

Star Wars Crossguard LightSaber

The new lightsaber is quite a bit different than the usual ones. I like this one a lot. It has a crossguard which makes it much like a medieval sword. I give you templates to make two different sizes. Make the CrossGuard LightSaber

 

Kingdom The Paper Game

Kingdom The Paper Game

Fun little paper game that you can download, print up and play. The King has been assassinated. Are you smart enough to save the Kingdom? One of ten paper games that I have. Check it out here: Kingdom - The Paper Game

 

Make a Camera Obscura

Camera Obscura

The Camera Obscura is a curious device that goes all the way back to antiquity. And it is a pre-cursor to the camera. Fascinating and easy to make. I have a tutorial right here: How to Make a Camera Obscura

 

Gandalf's Grey staff

Make Gandalf's Grey staff from The Hobbit

And I show you how to make the crystal that goes inside and how to light it up. Check out the tutorial with video here. Make Gandalf's Grey staff

 

 

 

Saruman's Staff Make Saruman's Staff from Lord of the Rings

This is a nice looking project that is very easy to make. I give you the template and show you several easy ways to make the glass globe in the center. Make Saruman's Staff from Lord of the Rings

 

 

Foam Armor shouldersHow to Make Foam Armor shoulders and arms

Fun and easy armor making tutorial using craft foam and cereal box cardboard. I give you the template which makes it easy. Make Foam Armor Shoulders and Arms.

 

 

 

 

DragonAge Inquistion HelmetMake the DragonAge Inquistion Helmet

Fun project that looks great and uses no paper mache. Yes, we use masking tape and cereal box cardboard. If you are a fan of the dragonage video games you should check this out. Make the DragonAge Inquisition Helmet

 

a Feather Quill penMake a Feather Quill pen

You can easily make one of those old fashioned writing instruments out of a feather. I show you how. You just need a turkey feather. This is a great companion project to my paper making stuff. Make a feather quill pen.

 

 

the RingWraith Sword Make the RingWraith Sword from Lord of the Rings

 

This is a big sword yet pretty strong. I show you a special technique for making a foam board sword that is strong. It involves diamonds but not that kind! Make the Ringwraith sword from LOTR

 

 

Blacksmith a sword fast!

a sword

I challenged myself to make a sword real fast and easy. It took me six hours from start to finish. You can make a sword like this too. Check out my tutorial here: Make a sword in six hours

 

How to Make Gandalf's Staff

Gandalf's Staff

This is the iconic white staff that Gandalf wields. I show you how to make it easily with just a few supplies and I give you the template! Make Gandalf's white staff

 

Make Elucidator from Sword Art Online

Elucidator

This is an easy foam board project from the very popular Sword Art Online. I give you the template. Make Elucidator

 

a Rebar KnifeForge a Rebar Knife

Rebar is a cheap and readily available material. It is easy to forge and in this tutorial I show you how to make a knife with it. I also show you some new techniques like how to bend the steel into curves. Make a Rebar Knife

 

 

an Origami Bonsai TreeMake an Origami Bonsai Tree

I love this project because it is a combination of two things I love: Bonsai and Origami. The only way it could get any better was if it were alive and needed care! But, you might consider it a bonus that this tree needs very little care. lol!

Make an origami bonsai tree - oh and the tree itselft is a brown paper bag that has been twisted and shaped. Neat.

 

 

Make a Daedric Bow and Arrow

a Daedric Bow and Arrow

Fun and easy project. You just need two sheets of foamboard to make this bow. I give you the template. If you are a skyrim or elder scrolls fan you are going to love this one! Make a Daedric Bow

 

 

 

 

 







 

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Will takes a cruise

I never considered taking a cruise. But people always rave about it. So, I figured I should at least give it a try and do a cruise. Learn about it here

 

New Tutorial: How to design and build your own paper castle or cathedral

My website is all about teaching you how make things. And this tutorial is a good one for you. I show you how I make a paper project and show you the process for figuring out how to make your own castle, cathedral, or building out of paper. You gain skills with this tutorial. Have a favorite castle or cathedral? Now you make a replica out of paper. Make a paper cathedral or castle (I use my gothic cathedral in Leon as an example)

 

Will has finished the manuscript for his latest book (His 16th). Now is the cycle of figuring out what to do with it. Find an agent? Find a publisher? Self publish? Let's see how all this goes!
This is just a mock up cover to help with marketing and visualizing. There is no telling, at this point, what the final cover will look like. Curious about this book? Read more about it here.

 

Will took a trip to Burlington Vermont for the total solar eclipse of 2024. You can check out pictures and a video here.

 

This past summer (2023) Will spent ten weeks in Europe on a pilgrimage across three countries

It was Italy, France, and Spain. There were lots of wonderful stops and experiences along the way. But the three major pilgrimage stops were Rome and the Vatican in Italy, Lourdes in France, and a 500 mile pilgrimage walk across Spain on the Way of Saint James.

You can learn more about this adventure/pilgrimage/experience on stormthecastle right here. Or you can delve even deeper to get videos, writings, hundreds of pictures and more by supporting Will on his patreon page here

 

This next project took me a year to finish; and it is now finished! Yay!

Check out the world's greatest cardboard castle. It's all cardboard and it includes lights, motors, music and more! This is a great example of how amazing cardboard is. Includes a youtube video you can watch without leaving this website.

The World's Greatest Cardboard Castle

23 years on the web, stormthecastle.com persists

It has been a very long and winding road. But stormthecastle.com is still around. I can tell you some stories.

 

Modern meets medieval: the solenoid catapult

Easy to make catapult that uses an 8 dollar electrical part. The Solenoid Catapult

 

Stamps stuck togetherThe almost overlooked clump of stamps stuck together - worth over $1,000 dollars

A family member bought a big box of stamps at an estate sale. And gave it to me as a gift. It was a lot of the usual stuff but....Read the story here

 

Tutorial: How to easily add LED lights to your project. These little lights are very easy to use and they really add pizzazz to a project. I show you how to do it. Very easy.

 

 

The Lost Van Gogh Scene Box

I show you how to make this scene box from a lost Vincent Van Gogh Painting. And I give you the template. Print it up and put it together. The Lost Van Gogh Scene Box

 

Make the Highlander Kurgan Sword

Clever project that works just like the movie sword - the spikes activate by popping out. Make the Kurgan Sword

 

Make the Highlander sword

Fast and easy project that turns out great. It's a big two-handed sword from the Highlander movie. Two sheets of foamboard. Make the Highlander sword

 

We are living in difficult times. There are many challenges facing humanity. DaVinci knew the solution to these problems over 500 years ago. I show you his solution in this poignant little cardboard storyboard machine. Watch the video and learn the solution right here:
The DaVinci Solution

And you can make a wonderful little cardboard storytelling machine like this too.

 

I love this project. It is a paper project you can make and it combines two very different things: An ancient Japanese woodprint, and a modern video game. I call it the art of contrapunction. Make the scene box of Valheim and the Great Wave

 

Three creative games made with cardboard

Expand your creativity while using only simple materials. Here are three projects you can make that are clever and fun! I have Youtube videos for these three projects right here on my website: Three creative cardboard games

 

The improved cardboard pulley system

You can make great pulleys. I typically use a rubber band as the pulley but this shows you how to use string. It uses an idler pulley and tensioner. Easy to understand and to make.

The improved Pulley system

 

This is a beautiful project. A coral reef is hidden inside a box. I use glow in the dark paints to make it come alive. If you have glow in the dark paints this is a must do project! If you don't have them that's okay. You can still make a beautiful coral reef with a single box.

Make a Coral Reef in a box

 

New Cardboard Project: Make a windmill out of cardboard - fun and it really spins

Just a few materials is all you need for this. And I show you how to easily make some pulleys out of cardboard. Add a rubber band and you have a working Windmill. Make a Windmill out of cardboard

 

Make a helicopter

I give you everything you need to make this 70's toy inspired project. It's a helicopter with blades that spin. Make a cardboard helicopter.

 

Make the sword from the video game Dragon Age Origins (Grey Warden Sword)

It's a great looking sword that is easy to make with simple materials. And I give you the template.

Make the Grey Warden Sword from Dragon Age Origins

Make the sword from the video game "Dragon's Dogma".

It's a great looking sword with a unique dragon wing theme. And it is easy to make. I give you the template. Make the Dragons Dogma sword

It's a "tesseract" and it is a 3 dimensional shadow of a 4 dimensional object

And you can make it out of paper. I give you the template and full instructions including a youtube video you can watch. check it out here: Make a Tesseract

Creative amazing with a simple paper box

Will's latest video is posted on his youtube channel. This is an amazing look at creativity with a simple paper box. Watch the video on youtube right here. (Opens a new tab in your browser)

 

16 Years on Youtube!

Wow! Has it really been sixteen years since I started on youtube? It's been an interesting, and very creative, ride. Watch this video I made explaining the real reason for my Youtube channel. Sixteen years on Youtube

 

Make a cardboard desk

Yup, it's an actual working desk that I have used many times for my crafting. Five boxes from Walmart and some masking tape. Cost me 15 dollars. I show you how to make it right here. Make a cardboard desk (Includes a youtube video tutorial)

 

Remember those skee-ball games they used to have in arcades? Make one out of a single cardboard box and a rubber band! And I give you some creative options to take yours to another level. Make a cardboard box skee-ball

 

A 500 mile Pilgrimage

Will is setting off on a Pilgrimage across Spain. It is called "The Camino" and pilgrims have been walking this route for over 1,000 years. Learn more about why and how here

You will be able to follow along in the adventure which crosses Italy, France, and Spain.

Easy Halloween projects you can make

Looking for a project to make for Halloween? I have a whole bunch of interesting, creative, easy and spooky projects you can make: Check them out right here

 

Don't plant pumpkins in a cemetary!

This is a fun Paper project for Halloween. It depicts a very strange scene of what happens when you plant pumpkins in a cemetary. You end up with Pumpkin Heads! Download, print, and put it together. Don't Plant pumpkins in a cemetary!

 

Rockem Sockem Medieval Knights

This is a creative project made with cardboard. You battle against another knight in an attempt to pop his helmet off! Based on the game "Rockem Sockem Robots". I give you the template and full instructions on how to make this game for your self. And, I have a video you can watch too. Rockem Sockem Medieval Knights

 

New Tutorial: How to easily take Milky Way photos with a digital camera. I show you exactly what to do and what to set your camera at so you easily take perfect Milky Way photos. (No telescope or fancy lens needed)

 

Make Constellation Cups - Easy project that is great for kids. Use dixie or small paper cups and a flashlight to project constellations onto the wall.

 

Make a constellation Projector - Little bit more fancy of a project. Cardboard, flashlight, paper and aluminum foil is what you need to make this projector. No lenses needed.

 

New: How to take pictures of the sun with a small telescope. I show you how to do it with just about any type of digital camera. You just need some kind of adapter. How to take pictures of the sun with a small telescope.

 

My Newest Projects:

Make a spinning wheel of fortune out of cardboard

This is a fun project you can make with simple materials. The clicketly-clack of the spinning wheel is too much fun. Use it for all kinds of things. Tutorial is right here

 

Make an EVA foam Viking Seax

Terrific project sent to me by a web visitor. It comes out great, looks amazing, and is easy to make! Full tutorial with template right here: Make an EVA foam Viking Seax

 

Make the medieval box with the heroic story on it.

It's a beautiful box and I have a full tutorial showing you how to make it. I keep pencils and office supplies in mine: Make the Medieval Box

And if you have a curious mind I also include some wonderful historic information about the man and the story on the box.

Somebody gifted me this enormous telescope

My gratitude for this amazing telescope with a whopping ten inch mirror! See more in my youtube video here. (opens in a new tab so you don't lose your place here on my website )

 

Are you fluent reading and writing French?

Maybe you would be interested in doing a project for me? It revolves around this 800 year old French Coffret that tells a story of heroism. Read more here

 

The Marginalia Castle

This is a unique twist on the paper castle. It is a marginalia castle taken from authentic medieval drawings and doodles. It's a kit for sale in Will's etsy shop. Learn more and see pictures here.

Looking for a unique and different paper castle?

 

 

Every Day a gift - The Avenue of the Giants

Will's latest video is live on youtube. Take a drive down The Avenue of the Giant Redwood trees in California. (Video coming)

 

Make a Scene box

It's a blank box that you can make. I give you the template to print up and put together. The secret here is what you put in it! I put the Grand Canyon in mine!
Make a Scene Box

 

Meteor Crater in Arizona

Will's latest travel video is now live. You can watch it right here without leaving this website: Meteor Crater in Arizona

 

mini forgeI bought it cheap on amazon and clamped it right to the top of an anvil, it's fast, easy, and effective. Watch a video and get a link to check it out on amazon. If you have been thinking about getting into blacksmithing this is an easy way to get started. The Mini Forge

 

The constellation machine

This is a unique machine that can be made out of cardboard or foamboard. The night sky lights up and rotates. Fun and quirky project. Watch the video here.

 

A day in the life - Roadtrip around America

What is it like traveling America? This video shows you a typical two day period in my trek around the country. Medieval America 43: A day in the life.

 

How to make pulleys out of cardboard or foamboard

This is a neat tutorial that shows you how to easily make strong and reliable pulleys. The machine making possibilities are endless with this! How to Make pulleys out of cardboard or foamboard

 

The Paper Blacksmith Shop

This project is available to my Patrons as a thankyou for supporting me. It is completely designed by me. Patrons can download it, print it, and put it together. Learn more about this blacksmith shop and how to become a patron right here ( Note that you can also purchase the kit if you prefer; through paypal or etsy.)

 

Make a Cardboard Dollhouse (Tudor Style!)

Make an inexpensive and durable dollhouse that looks great. I give you the designs and blueprints free. And I have a video tutorial showing you how to make it. Make a Cardboard Dollhouse

 

Will's Newest youtube video is now live

Make this quirky and fun eclipse machine. There is nothing like it anywhere on the web. . Watch the video right here without leaving my website

 

Will's Newest Books are available on Amazon!

See It with a Small Telescope: 101 Cosmic Wonders Including Planets, Moons, Comets, Galaxies, Nebulae, Star Clusters and More - Available in paperback and kindle on Amazon right here

 

Will's blacksmithing book is now available in the Amazon Kindle store. Learn more here

 

 

 

 

 

How to Make Fantasy and Medieval Dioramas (Link brings you to the books amazon page)

This books shows you how to make fantasy and medieval dioramas using many commonly available tools and materials. There are over 100 pictures and illustrations showing you how to make great dioramas in fantasy and medieval styles. Chapters include basics, water effects, terrain tips and special effects like electricity and small motors. Tutorials include how to use foam, plaster of paris and paper mache to make great looking dioramas.

 

The Paper Wine Cellar

This project is availabe to my Patrons as a thankyou for supporting me. It is completely designed by me. Patrons can download it, print it, and put it together. Learn more about this wine cellar how to become a patron here how to become my Patron right here ( Note that you can also purchase it if you prefer; through paypal or etsy.)

 

The Cardboard Box Aquarium

This project absolutely tickles me pink!! I love this little aquarium. It is fun to look at and it was a whole lot of fun to make. You can make one too. How to make the Cardboard Box Aquarium

 

We made the easy periscope and now we make the Ultimate Periscope!

The ultimate periscope has an extension so you can slide it longer or shorter and the turret on the top rotates. Want to have some fun working with the amazing properties of cardboard? Make the Ultimate Periscope

 

 

 

 

 

 

The easy 1 box periscope

You don't need glass mirrors for this one box project. You can use mirrored paper. Fun project. Who doesn't love a periscope?

Make the easy periscope

 

 

 

Do you want a good looking base for a diorama? I have one you can make out of cardboard. It looks great. I have the template and instruction for you on how to make it. Really easy and good looking diorama base.

Make a cardboard base for your diorama

 

The moment of courage diorama

This is the second part of the paper mache diorama project. We finish the diorama by adding terrain textures, colors and a light. Our adventurer is in that moment where he has to decide to brave the dark cave or not! The Moment of Courage diorama

 

Make diorama terrain with paper mache

It is a great way to make good looking terrain on a diorama, railroad or landscape. And it's easy. Make Diorama terrain with paper mache

 

Make a Dungeon out of Cardboard

It's an easy and good looking set of tiles for table top gaming and adventuring. Cheap! If you have a few basic supplies you can make it. Make a cardboard dungeon

 

Make a Gothic Dungeon for table top gaming

I show you traditional gothic architectural features and how to make them for your dungeons. Spires, arches, and buttresses, Oh My! Make A Gothic Dungeon

 

Sardine Box Diorama

I really like the box that sardines came in so I made it into a billboard and built a diorama around it. This tutorial shows you all the basic skills for making a diorama including water, waterfalls, terrain, sand and more. The Sardine Box Diorama

 

Re-cycling milk jugs to make all kinds of things. It's an easy process. In this tutorial I turn milk jugs into a pen! Recycling Milk Jug Plastic

Here is the pen:

 

Make an axe out of a pool noodle. Fun and easy project! I show you how to do it step by step. You will need a large cardboard box for this one. Make a Pool Noodle Axe

 

Make a sword out of a pool noodle. Cost you a dollar and make a strong yet safe sword. Easy to do and I also have a video tutorial to go along with it. Make a Pool Noodle Sword.

 

Make a puzzle on cardboard from your own photos. Fun project and you can tailor it to the age group it is intended for. Easy puzzle for young kids and more challenging puzzle for older kids/ or adults! I like this project. I also show you how to make the box. Make a puzzle on cardboard

 

Fun, fast and easy little catapult that is also powerful. You can make it in no time and then have competitions with it. Cardboard, rubber band, toothpick, and glue is all you need. And as always, I give you the template. Make a mini cardboard catapult.

 

New: Make a castle out of a cardboard box

One box is all you need to make this castle. You get the doube benefit of making it and using it for play. Great looking and easy to make castle. Make a castle out of a cardboard box.

 

New: Make a mini marshmallow crossbow

This is a fun project that is easy to make. A rubber, band, cardboard and glue is all you need. And it is powerful! Make a Mini Marshmallow Crossbow.

 

New: Make a Corona Virus Model

We use information from the Center for Disease Control to get an accurate model that is easy to make. Some foam and golf tees!

Make a Corona Virus Model

 

 

Make a shadow theatre out of a cardboard box

This is a fun project that is easy to make. And, once you make it the creativity continues. You can put on shows and tell stories with this cardboard box shadow theatre.

 

Flaming arrow graphic Forge a Flaming arrow tip-

This is a complete tutorial showing you step-by-step how too blacksmith up a flaming arrow tip. Based on a real arrow tip seen in a museum. How to Forge a flaming arrow tip

 

Blacksmith a coin - It's a fun and unique project. I take you through the whole process from concept to striking the coins in the forge and on the anvil. Blacksmith a coin

 

cardboard rocket pencil holder

New: Make a cardboard rocket pencil holder

Fun little cardboard project with a clever way of forming cardboard tubes. How to make a cardboard rocket pencil holder.

 

New: How to easily form cardboard into tubes and cylinders

Now you can re-use and recycle cardboard boxes and make all kinds of great projects. This tutorial shows you how to form cylinders and tubes.

 

Lots of easy paper towel and cardboard tube projects

I have a lot of fun and easy projects for you to make with cardboard tubes. Cardboard tube projects

 

 

 

Will Travels Medieval America -

Will is on a quest to build a castle. And as part of this he has embarked on an adventure across America visiting castles, blacksmiths, meaderies, museums and all sorts of medieval places. You can follow along on the adventure! Yes, there are castles in America and Will is visiting them!! Check it out here: Medieval America

Will's Podcast - Friday Fish & Chips

Enjoy listening to podcasts? Check out Will's podcast on life, philosophy and the meaning of it all. Available in many formats including Apple, tunein etc. Friday Fish and Chips

 

Paper TheatreMake a Miniature Rolling Paper Theatre

This is a fun little storytelling device. Easy to make and harkens back to a time gone by. Make a Miniature Rolling paper Theatre

 

The Conan swordMake Conan's sword | The Atlantean

This is the sword of Conan the barbarian. I show you how to make it and I give you the template which makes it very easy. Make the Conan Sword

 

 

Make Thor's Stormbreaker

This is a terrific project that looks good and is very durable. You can use it for cosplay and convention going. Make Thor's Stormbreaker

 

Make fast and easy dungeons for table top gaming

It looks good, is easy to make and it's cheap! I show you how to do it. Make Dungeon Terrain and tiles

 

Make the Alita Battle Angel Sword

Easy foam board sword you can make. And I give you the template. Make the Alita Battle Angel Sword

 

The Lost Van Gogh Scene Box

I show you how to make this scene box from a lost Vincent Van Gogh Painting. And I give you the template. Print it up and put it together. The Lost Van Gogh Scene Box

 

Make a Gun-sword that shoots rubber bands

A fun project that only needs one sheet of foamboard. And it is based on an actual 16th century gun-sword I spotted in a museum. Make a rubber band shooting gun-sword.

 

Make a chamber of wonders

A chamber of wonders was a 17th century Flemish thing. People would collect up wonders from around the world and display them. I visited one, and have pictures and a video. And, turned it into a paper diorama project. You can download it, print it, and make it here: Make a Chamber of Wonders

 

Make an 18th century diorama also known as a paper theater

In the Eighteenth century this type of layered diorama was all the rage. It is composed of six layers to give the perception of depth. I spotted one in a museum and decided to make one. But... rather than making the scene of an 18th century garden I decided to use photographs from my travels to make the Biltmore gardens from the famous Biltmore Castle. Make an 18th century diorama.

Rapunzel Paper Diorama

Make a Rapunzel Paper Diorama (Tatebanko)

Here is an easy scene from the Grimm fairy tale Rapunzel that you can make. I give you everything in the template. You print it up and put it together. Make a Rapunzel Paper Diorama

 

Make the sword of Perseus from a museum statue

This sword is from a 300 year old marble statue in the New York Metropolitan Museum. The statue depicts Perseus slaying Medusa. And we make this exact sword out of foam board. Make the sword of Perseus

 

Make a Patton Tank Plastic Model

Fun and easy plastic model build. 1:35 scale so it is a good size and easy to handle. Easily done in a few hours and an inexpensive model. One of the more popular ones made by Revell. Tutorial includes a video. Make a Patton Tank Plastic Model

 

 

I have the first version of this castle done. It is an eight page pdf which includes the base sheet that you assemble it on. There are not yet any instructions to go with it. But you should be able to put it together relatively easily. I recommend you print it up onto some kind of index card or card stock. 90 pound paper is the best. Download it here: Merry Mead Castle Paper booklet

(If you need 90 pound paper it is available on amazon right here)

 

Make a "Flame Blade" Kris Dagger

This is an easy foam board or cardboard project. You can have this fancy looking dagger done in no time and with few materials. Either cardboard or foamboard work for this. And of course, I give you the template! Make a Kris Dagger

 

 

What tools should you get to start out in blacksmithing?

I have it all laid out for you right here including a printable list. There isn't a lot needed to get started. Here are the tools you should get

 

 

The Irish Spring Diorama in a box of soap

This is a clever little project where we make an Ireland scene inside a box of Irish Spring Soap. There is a lot of creative potential in this idea. You can have a lot of fun with all kinds of product boxes. In this one we make a good looking tree with brown paper and add a mushroom fairy ring. The Irish Spring Diorama in a box of soap

 

The Flying Fortress is a big model (19" long) and a skill level 4. I like this model. It is a fun build with a lot of internal parts and a very detailed cockpit. In this tutorial, which includes a video I show you how it's built and I give you an extra bonus by showing you something called Perfect Plastic Putty which is used to fill and smooth seams and cracks in plastic models. Make the Flying Fortress Plastic Model.

 

In this tutorial, which includes a video. I show you some easy techniques for making a diorama. It includes easy painting and easy grass and bushes. Make an airstrip diorama for a military aircraft

 

Make a telescope Part 2: the mount

I show you how to make a mount for a big 8 inch telescope that we previously made in an earlier tutorial. This telescope mount is functional, unique and easy to make. Make a Telescope part 2: the Mount.

 

 

Make an EVA foam Double Bladed Axe

EVA foam is floor matting used in dojos and gyms. I use it to stand on at my work bench. It is great for anti-fatigue. It is also terrific for armor and weapons. I show you how to make this double bladed axe out of it. And I include the template. Make an EVA foam Double Bladed Axe

 

Make a Marble-tilt labyrinth game out of a cardboard box. A box and some creativity and you have a fun game. Make the labyrinth any way you like. I also have some clever labyrinth ideas for you. Make a Marble-tilt labyrinth game.

 

 

Make a Viking Ship Model

This is a 1/50 scale Revell model of a Viking Ship. Fun build (Skill Level 3) and it turns out great. I take you through the process step by step and give you some tips and techniques. Make a Viking Ship Model

 

This is a video tutorial. The link takes you to my youtube channel. How to take pictures of the sun with any type of digital camera.

 

Make Senua's sword from the video game Hellblade. Easy project, 1 sheet of foamboard. And I give you the template.

 

 

Thumbnail of the blacksmithing shop

Check out the new blacksmithing shop

It's a nice shaded area with a roof and electricity. It is very neat and it makes a very big difference in my blacksmithing. Learn more about it and why it helps here. Have you ever heard of the work triangle? The New blacksmithing Shop

 

Will's Newest Paper Castle kit: Woodforde Castle - Fun and easy paper castle kit. Complete pdf with all the parts and instructions on how to make it. Free paper Castle Kit

 

Flakpanzer

Skill level 2 build with some interesting differences than my other builds. This one has something called Zimmerit which is a clay-like coating on parts of the exterior of the vehicle. And this one came with a real metal chassis which gives the model some weight and heft. 1:48 Scale Make a German FlakPanzer

 

Wonder Woman Sword

Make Wonder Woman's Sword (Godkiller)

One sheet of foam board and I give you the template. Nice sword that comes out great and is pretty strong. Make the Wonder Woman Sword

 

Wonder Woman Bracers

Make Wonder Woman's Bracers

Easy craft foam project and I give you the template. Actually three different size templates so you can choose the size that is right for you. I also show you how to use regular paints to achieve this nice metallic look. Fun project! Make Wonder Woman's Bracers - included template

 

Excalibur

New: Make Excalibur from the new King Arthur Movie

This is a fun little project and the sword comes out great. Easy to do and you just need a few materials including two sheets of foamboard and a couple of black shoelaces. And, as always, I give you the template. Make Excalibur from King Arthur and the Legend of the Sword.

 

Fruitr mead melomel Making a fruit mead (melomel)? Here are some tips for getting more fruit flavor

Making a fruit mead can be surprising. You can add a pound of fruit and let it ferment. And when it is done it will have just a hint of the fruit flavor! Huh? How do you get your melomel to have a more potent fruit flavor? Well, Maybe you need more cowbell!!! Just kidding. In this tutorial I make a batch of mead and lay out some tricks for getting more flavor from the fruit. Included is a video. How to get more fruit flavor in your mead.

 

Beehive ornamentsNew: Make Stained Glass Beehive Ornaments

This is a fun little project. We make stained glass flowers shaped out of hexagons that look like honey comb. I show you how to do stained glass from start to finish. And we mount them on the beehives. How to make Stained Glass Beehive Ornaments

 

The creative process

A look at creativity as it happens - I video the process of thinking up an idea for a project. It starts with just a small kernel of an idea and grows from there. This is a video right here: A look at the Creative Process

 

Easy Diorama Water

Easy waterfalls and diorama water with Elmer's Clear glue gels

In this tutorial I make Ponce de Leon and the Fountain of Youth. But the real thing about this is the various water effects you can make with the new Elmer's Clear Glue Gels. We make a Waterfall, brook, fountain and pond. Easy Water effects Diorama

 

Knights Templar Sword

Make a Knight's Templar Sword

This is a big sword that can be used one-handed or two-handed. And it is easy to make. It all fits on one sheet of foamboard and I give you the template. How to make a Knight's Templar sword

 

Flanged Mace

Make a Medieval Flanged Mace

 

A flanged mace is a powerful percussive weapon. The flanges allow it to bite into an opponents armor. I show you how to make one with a wooden dowel and foam board. And as a bonus I show you how to make one with EVA foam so you can actually use it to have some combat fun! How to make a Medieval Flanged Mace

 

Crafting foam

The Brilliance of Foam

There are a lot of different types of foam out there, things like Styrofoam. And it can be confusing. But I have it all figured out for you. The types of foams, how to use them and how to make things with them. Includes a video tutorial. And my favorite foam is something called XPS . Learn all about crafting with foam here. Includes a video

 

Tracing paper

How to Make Tracing Paper

It's very easy to do. If you need tracing paper but don't have any then you can make some from regular printer paper. And it is useful for many projects other than tracing. Projects like my shadow theater, lightbox and camera obscura. How to Make Tracing Paper.

 

A shadow theatre

How to Make a Shadow Theater

It is a fun little project that is easy to make. And it is perfect for unique story telling. You can create little stories, little characters and bring them to life. I also show you several ways to animate your characters. How to make a shadow theater

 

Bonkei

How to Make a Bonkei (Japanese Tray Landscape)

It is a distinct type of diorama and the traditional form of this art would display a realistic natural landscape. I take it to another level and create a fantasy landscape with a hero and a beast in a cave. How to Make a Bonkei tray landscape

 

Apache Model HelicopterMake an Apache Attack Helicopter Model

This is a fun skill level 2 helicopter model. It is a Revell kit in 1/35 scale. I show you how to make it step by step.Make an Apache helicopter.

 

Plastic Model Tank

Make a Military Tank Model (The Walker Bulldog)

 

I love building plastic models. It is a quiet pursuit. I used to do it as a kid and now in my adult years I have returned to. In this tutorial I build one of the most popular models - A tank in the 1/35 scale which is an inexpensive and popular scale. How to make a plastic model tank.

 

Viking Axe

Make a strong Viking axe out of foamboard or cardboard

This is a fun and easy project. And you can handle it a lot because it is durable. I also show you a new technique for making the bevel on bladed weapons. How to Make a Viking Axe

 

Wd printed dungeonNew: Make a Dungeon Diorama with 3d Printed Miniatures

I show you some great techniques for making a dungeon diorama which is also good for table top gaming. I also have some 3d printed minatures in this diorama. Make a Dungeon Diorama

 

The GunbladeMake the Gunblade from Final Fantasy

An easy project that comes out great looking. You only need one sheet of foamboard or a sheet of cardboard. And of course I give you the template. You can't go wrong with this project. It will come out great. Make the Gunblade from Final Fantasy

 

Model Huey HelicopterMake a plastic model Huey Helicopter

This is the Marine version of the famous Huey and it is complete with armaments. Fun and easy skill level 2 build. Make a Model Helicopter

 

Stamp Collecting

A video on the basics of Stamp Collecting

I cover some of the basics of the hobby including where to get stamps, how to put them in albums and how to identify watermarks, grills and more: An introduction to Stamp Collecting

 

Plastic Origami

Plastic Origami

It is the technique of doing origami with sheets of plastic rather than sheets of paper. It has some interesting differences including you can use a heat gun on it. Learn more and see a fold here: About Plastic Origami

 

Hot Wire Foam Cutter

Make a Hot Wire Foam Cutter

It is an easy unit to build and it is dual purpose. You can use it as a hand-held unit and as a table-top unit. How to make a hot wire foam cutter.

 

Paper Towel Tube ProjectsPaper towel and Bathroom Tissue tubes! They are everywhere and there are lots of creative projects you can make with them. I have ideas for you right here and it includes a youtube video. Fun things to make with Paper Towel Tubes

 

Goldfish AquariumNew Video Tutorial: How to start a goldfish aquarium. I show you all the basics and take you through all the steps including setting up the tank, adding the water and chemicals and adding youir goldfish. How to Start a goldfish aquarium

 

Sword forgeHow to Make a Sword Forge

When making a sword you don't need a forge or anvil. But, you run into the problem of how to harden and temper the blade? You need to heat the whole blade at the same time. And you can do this with a sword forge. In this tutorial I show you why and I take you through the easy making of a forge like this. And I have included a video. How to Make a Sword forge

 

SwordmakingSwordmaking: It's all about the steel

You have probably heard the term "high carbon steel". Are interested in knowing exactly what it means? And seeing as there is high carbon steel there is of course a low carbon steel. There is even one right between the two. In this tutorial I explain to you what that all means and how it affects sword making. And of course I have a video too. Swordmaking: It's all about the steel

 

Ship in a Bottle Make a Ship in a Bottle

We make a scene from the Odyssey. It is the Sirens and Odysseus tied to the mast of his ship. Fun project. I teach you the basics of making a ship in a bottle or how do you get that ship in there! Make a ship in a bottle

 

Pirate Cutlass Make a Pirate Cutlass

T his is a fun sword project that also has a secret treasure chest compartment where you can store your pirate treasure. I give you the template which makes it very easy for you to make. Make a Pirate Cutlass

 

PVC Catapult

Make a Tabletop size PVC Catapult

Pvc is plastic pipe and it is readily available and very cheap at every home improvement store. I give you the parts list and show you how to make this easy to make catapult. Make a PVC Catapult

 

Medieval MaceMake a Medieval Mace (A MorningStar)

Fun, easy, and safe project made out of foam and sponge. But it is durable. How to make a Medieval Mace (includes my youtube video tutorial). Make a Medieval Mace

 

Gun ShieldMake a Gun Shield

It is a shield and it is a gun. I spotted this peculiar weapon in a museum and thought it would be fun to make. I show you how. And it really shoots (gumballs)

Make a Gun Shield

 

Plastic Model Battleship (USS Massachusetts)Make a Plastic Model Battleship (USS Massachusetts)

This is a skill level two model at 1:700 Scale. Interesting model with a whole lot of very small pieces. This is because of the scale. I used a head-band magnifier for this project and it is a pretty straight forward build. Attach the deck to the hull then add all the various pieces to the deck. . Make a Plastic Model Battleship.

 

Attack on Titan Sword

Make the Attack on Titan Sword

This is an easy project that turns out great. You just need one sheet of foamboard. How to make the Attack on Titan Sword

 

a miniature house

How to make a miniature house

Fun project and it all is very suited for making dollhouses too. This is foamboard at its best! And this tutorial includes a youtube video. How to Make a miniature house.

 

Paper from Corn

How to Make Paper from Corn

Corn husk is very fibrous and that is great for paper. I show you how to use corn husks to make paper.

 

PT Boat (PT-109) Make a Plastic Model PT Boat (PT-109)

Fun little project and easy to build. I take you through the steps of making this military torpedo boat. And the commander of this boat was John F. Kennedy. I tell you about the amazing story of this boat during WWII. Make PT-109

 

 

Damascus Steel KnifeMake a Damascus Steel Knife -

Damascus steel is challenging to make. But you don't have to make it for a knife. You can buy a blank and make a knife with it. I show you how in this tutorial: Make a Damascus Steel Knife Part 1 (I also have a video for it)

 

Viking ShieldMake a Viking Shield

You can make this with foamboard or cardboard. Either way it comes out graet and is double layered for strength.

Made just like they made the real shields.

Make a Viking Shield

 

Viking Sword and Helmet Make a Viking Sword and Helmet

This is an easy project that you can make. And you only need a few supplies. I even give you the template for the sword. How to Make a Viking Sword and Helmet

 

 

beehiveNew: Setting up the beehive - How to install a bee package

Three pounds of bees is around 10,000 bees. How do you get them, and the queen, into the hive? You pour them! Check it out here: How to install a bee package into a hive.

 

Make a Stained Glass window How to Make a Stained Glass window

Stained glass is an art that almost died out. Good thing it didn't! It is beautiful and you can make it too. I show you how, step by step and I have a video to go with it. How to make a stained glass window.

 

a Goldfish TankNew: How to Set up a Goldfish Tank

I got myself three adorable goldfish. I am obsessed with them! Here is a tutorial on what to get and what to do if you want an easy start with an aquarium. How to Set up a goldfish aquarium

 

a Spear Blacksmithing: How to Forge a Spear

It is an interesting four step process to forging the tip of a spear. I use a piece of mild steel and show you how. I also have a video so you can watch how to do it. How to forge a spear

 

Make a Model Submarine

Model Submarine

This is a wonderful little plastic model kit. I chose this one because it has the open side so you can see all the various stuff inside the sub. Fun skill level 4 which means it is a challenging build and I also have a video. Make a Model Submarine

 

 

Make the Dark Souls Zweihander (Out of wood)

Dark Souls Zweihander

Big sword from the game Dark Souls. And we make it out of wood you can buy at the Home Depot (for strength). I show you how: Make the Dark Souls Zweihander

 

Make the Dark Souls Silver Knight Straight Sword

Silver Knight Straight Sword

This is a good looking sword that is easy to make with foam board or cardboard. And I give you the template. You can have this done in no time at all. Make the Silver Knight Straight Sword

 

Miniature treesHow to Make Miniature trees from Household materials

Miniature trees are expensive. But I have a nice alternative. You can make them with three materials: Brown paper, a kitchen sponge and glue. And they come out great. Make Miniature Trees

 

a Nebula in a bottleMake a Nebula in a bottle

A nebula is a beautiful object in the night sky. And you can have one on your bureau or desk. I show you how to make one with a few around the house items. Make a nebula in a bottle

 

an Eight Inch Newtonian Reflector Telescope

How to Make an Eight Inch Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Wonderful telescope with good light gathering power. I take you through each step to make the complete optical tube assembly. This is part 1 of a two part series. Make an eight inch telescope

 

the Kirkhammer from BloodborneMake the Kirkhammer from Bloodborne

This is a big hammer and it really works like the trick hammer. We also make the sword that goes in and out of the handle. Make the Kirkhammer

 

Make the Monster Hunter Ravager Blade

Monster Hunter Ravager Blade

This is a spectacular sword! And it is Nine feet in length. And guess what? It only cost 23 dollars to make. I show you how to make the Monster Hunter Ravager Blade.

 

Deadpool's Katanas and the Holster Make Deadpool's Katanas and the Holster

You can have swords, and wear them, just like Deadpool does. And for fun I also give you the template so you can make a miniature set like I made for the dragonslayer. Make Deadpool's Katana and holster

 

 

Lambent LightMake the Lambent Light from Sword Art Online (Asuna's Sword)

This is the third sword in my series of SAO swords and this one uses a new technique to make the circular guard.

Make the Lambent Light from Sword Art Online

 

 

 

 

Knight's foam armor CuissesMake a Knight's foam armor Cuisses

The cuisses are the upper leg (thighs). And we attach them to the greaves. Easy project and these complete the foam armor knight project. How to make Knights Foam armor cuisses (I give you the template)

 

 

Medieval Art and Drawing Box Make a Medieval Art and Drawing Box

A way to organize and keep your drawing and art supplies. And under the lid we make a nice drawing surface so you can take it with you and have a place to draw and do art. Make a Medieval Art and drawing box.

 

faux bookshelf books Make faux bookshelf books

fun and easy foam project on how to make bookshelf books quickly. Make Faux Books

 

 

Make a Flamberge

a Flamberge

Flamberge means "flame blade" and it is so named because of the wave of the blade. Fun and easy project that you can make in no time . Make a Flamberge

 

a Wizard's Orrery Make a Wizard's Orrery

An orrery is a mechanical device that shows the movement of celestial objects. We make one that shows the motions of the Sun the Earth and the Moon. And we do it with foam board. Make a Wizard's Orrery

 

Make the Skyrim Steel Greatsword

Skyrim Steel Greatsword

This is a big sword. Four Feet in length. And I show you how to make it from regular size foamboard. Great looking sword that is very strong . Make the Steel Greatsword from Skyrim

 

Make the Skyrim Steel Sword

Skyrim Steel Sword

Great looking sword made out of foamboard. And it is three layers thick which means it is strong enough to use. I also show you a nice techique for painting it to get this great steel look. Make the Steel Sword from Skyrim

 

a Wizard's Pendulum Clock Make a Wizard's Pendulum Clock

Using foamboard you can make a simple moon clock that rotates through the phases of the moon.

It uses a single pin escapement which is an ingenious device. learn about clocks and how they work with this project.

Make a Wizard's Pendulum clock

 

 

 

Cheap Hobbies The Big List of Cheap Hobbies

Looking for a new hobby but don't have a whole lot of money to spend? I have put together a very big list of suggestions. Find a new hobby today. The Big List of Cheap Hobbies

 

the Resident Evil Zombie Killing Kukri blades

Make the Resident Evil Zombie Killing Kukri blades

 

This is an easy project that you can make in no time. All it takes is one sheet of foamboard and you can make both of them and even the shuriken. Of course I give you the template. Make the Resident Evil Kukri

 

 

The Changing colors of steel The Changing colors of steel - This tutorial, with video shows you how the color of steel changes quite dramatically as it is heated. And why this is very important to a blacksmith. The changing color of forging steel

 

a Plastic Model

How to Make a Plastic Model

I love making models. I have been doing it since I was a kid. It's a lot of fun and pretty inexpensive. Here I show you all the tips and techniques for doing a nice job of it. How to Make a Plastic Model

 

Medieval ArrowsBlacksmithing: Forge Medieval Arrows - This style of arrow tip is called a bodkin and it was used in the middle ages and the Renaissance. They are easy to make and I show you how. Forge medieval arrows

 

foam armor Greaves

Make foam armor Greaves

Another piece in the series of foam armor pieces that I am doing. Almost done with the whole set. These are the lower legs and I show you how to make them out of foam yet make them look like metal. Make foam armor greaves

 

P51 MustangMake a Scale Model Airplane This is a great little plastic model kit (P51 Mustang). It is very inexpensive, easy to build and looks great. If you have never built a plastic model this one is a great first project. I have a complete tutorial and a video right here: Make a P51 Mustang

 

Shoebox Space Diorama Make a Shoebox Space Diorama

You can make a fun Space diorama where the astronaut is floating in space. I give you all the artwork. And you don't even need a shoebox. I show you how to make one out of cardboard or foamboard. Make a Shoebox Space Diorama

 

Xena's Chakrams

Make Xena's Chakrams

This is an easy foam board project that comes out great. I give you three different templates so you can make different styles. Make Xena's Chakrams

 

foam Knight's Armor Sabatons

Make foam Knight's Armor Sabatons (feet)

I continue in my series of tutorials on how to make armor out of foam. And now we make the Sabatons. Easy to make project and I give you the template with a choice of traditional or gothic style -
Make foam armor Sabatons

 

How to Make a Fantasy Map

a Fantasy Map

In the previous tutorial we made a big sheet of paper. Now, in this tutorial we turn it into a map of a fantasy world. I show you tips and techniques on how to do it and I also have a video. How to Make a big Fantasy Map

 

Big PaperHow to Make Big Paper!

Wouldn't it be great to make a very big sheet of paper? I made one for a fantasy map I am working on. I show you how to do it right here: Make a Big Sheet of home made paper

 

a foam armor Knight's Helmet Make a foam armor Knight's Helmet

I continue in my series of tutorials on how to make armor out of foam. And now we make the helmet. And a neat thing about this helmet is that the visor goes up and down.

Make a Foam Armor Knight's Helmet

 

Make a Witcher 3 Sword with Glowing Runes

Witcher 3 Sword

This is an interesting and unique project where we make a sword with glowing runes. We use a string a LED's that cost seven dollars. Easy and fun and of course I give you the template. If you are a Witcher fan this is the project for you. Make a Witcher sword with Glowing Runes

 

Craft Foam Armor Vambraces Make Craft Foam Armor Vambraces (Forearms)

Craft foam is some terrific stuff. You can heat it up and shape it into armor. I show you how in this tutorial and I give you the template to make vambraces. Make Craft foam vambraces

 

foam armor Chest Plate Make a foam armor Chest Plate

I continue in my series of tutorials on how to make armor out of foam. And this chest plate is easy to make yet looks great. Check it out here: Make a Foam Armor Chest Plate

 

a Roman Scutum Make a Roman Scutum

Here is another curved foam board project. Interesting process for easily getting a beautifully curved shield. This is an easy project that looks great. And a terrific companion to my Roman Gladius sword project. Make a Roman Scutum.

 

 

a Dragon Glass Dagger Game of Thrones: Make a Dragon Glass Dagger

I show you how to mold plastic very easily to make this dagger from Game of Thrones. Easy easy project. And the plastic is quite amazing. You can make just about anything from it. Make a Dragon Glass Dagger

 

a Miniature BattleMage How to Sculpt a Miniature

In this tutorial I show you step by step how to sculpt a neat little fantasy miniature. I make a battlemage. I show you everything including the armature and the materials to use. How to Sculpt a Miniature BattleMage

 

a Cardboard Catapult How to Make a Cardboard Catapult

How about making a powerful little catapult out of a piece of cardboard, a pencil and a rubber band. Make a Cardboard Catapult

 

Make the Burial Blade from Bloodborne

the Burial Blade

This is a foam board project that looks great. The blade comes off and it folds up just like in the game. Of course, I give you the template. Make the Burial Blade from Bloodborne

 

DragonBone Sword

Make the Skyrim DragonBone Sword

Wonderful sword and built as if a dragon's bone is Iron banded to the handle. I like it! And of course I give you the template. Make the DragonBone Sword

 

 

peach or pineapple fruit mead Make a peach or pineapple fruit mead

If you have always wanted to make a fruit mead (melomel) you might want to check this tutorial out. I take you through the whole process from start to finish including bottling. Make a Peach or Pineapple Melomel

 

 

a Wizard's Puzzle Box Make a Wizard's Puzzle Box

It is a neat little chest to keep things in. But it also has a secret. Only you know the secret to opening it. Fun! I give you the template to make it. Just some foamboard and a hot glue gun! Make a Wizard's Puzzle Box

 

Make a Sub Hilt knife

a Sub Hilt knife

This is a real knife making tutorial and I take you through all the steps from beginning to end. It is an interesting knife with an extra guard so the knife can't be pulled from your hand. Make a subhilt knife

 

How to make a Sword Sheath out of foam

a Sword Sheath

Make a foam or cardboard weapon and want a good looking sheath (scabbard) to go with it? This is a great looking sheath and you just need a few supplies. How to make a sword sheath

 

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