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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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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 Tutorial How to make a real knife using the stock removal method. This is part of my blacksmithing series of tutorials. Knifemaking
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
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
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
This is a powerful little crossbow that fires straws! Easy to make and whole lot of fun. Make a mini crossbow
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:
Make the Saw Cleaver from Bloodborne
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
Fun project that looks reallly good. I also show you a great technique for getting that Iron look. Make the Iron sword from skyrim.
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
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.
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
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
You use egg yolk to make something called egg tempera. Its how DaVinci did it! How to Make Medieval Egg Tempera Paint
Be sure to subscribe to my youtube channel if you want to keep updated on my videos. Things to think about and explore. "Creativity for your mind"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 Classical Guitar Fantasy Art School
How to make 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 PROJECTSMake a Model Rocket
Make a Spartan Spear like the movie 300
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 How to Make a Dragon Pinata How to Make a ... Four Cardboard Swords for Halloween
How to Make a Cardboard Katana:
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
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
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
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
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
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.
How to make a small and easy telescope
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.
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Will's latest paper project is now available It is a copy of the Knight's templar castle in Spain. It was inspiried by Will's visit there. Dowloadable paper project available for 5 dollars. Download it, print it up, put it together.
See pics and read more about it here: The Paper Knights Templar Castle
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. But something also happened to me and I bought a piece of art that has meaning. 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!
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.
Easy to make catapult that uses an 8 dollar electrical part. The Solenoid Catapult
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.
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
Clever project that works just like the movie sword - the spikes activate by popping out. Make the Kurgan 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
And you can make a wonderful little cardboard storytelling machine like this too.
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
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.
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)
Make the Grey Warden Sword from Dragon Age Origins Make the sword from the video game "Dragon's Dogma".
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)
A 500 mile Pilgrimage
You will be able to follow along in the adventure which crosses Italy, France, and Spain. Easy Halloween projects you can make
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.
My Newest Projects:
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
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.
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 )
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
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?
Will's latest video is live on youtube. Take a drive down The Avenue of the Giant Redwood trees in California. (Video coming)
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!
Will's latest travel video is now live. You can watch it right here without leaving this website: Meteor Crater in Arizona
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.
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.
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
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 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
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!
Will's blacksmithing book is now available in the Amazon Kindle store. Learn more here
How to Make Fantasy and Medieval Dioramas 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.
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.)
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
You don't need glass mirrors for this one box project. You can use mirrored paper. Fun project. Who doesn't love a 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
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
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
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
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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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
This is a fun little storytelling device. Easy to make and harkens back to a time gone by. Make a Miniature Rolling paper Theatre
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
It looks good, is easy to make and it's cheap! I show you how to do it. Make Dungeon Terrain and tiles
Easy foam board sword you can make. And I give you the template. Make the Alita Battle Angel Sword
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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 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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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.
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.
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 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)
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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
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 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 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
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
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
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.
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
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
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)
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.
fun and easy foam project on how to make bookshelf books quickly. Make Faux Books
Make 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 -
How to Make 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
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
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
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 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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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A Waterfall in a diorama 
Make an Assassin's Creed Hidden Blade that works! 
Make an easy egg incubator out of a styrofoam cooler 
How to Make Plastic 
How to Make a Traditonal Kite 
How to Make Chainmail: 
Make a Light Box 
Make a Mini Crossbow 
How to Make Paper! 
How to make a Medieval Scroll! 
How to Make Medieval Paint 
How to Make a Go Kart: 
Make a Spartan Chestplate
How to Make a Torsion powered catapult called a Mangonel: 
Make a Spartan Helmet 
Make a waterfall for a diorama
Make a Spartan Shield
Make 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 Sauron's Mace 
Cast a Metal Coin- The Skyrim Septim 
Make a Skyrim 
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! 
Forge Mini Nail Swords Fun little project where you heat up duplex nails and turn them into tiny swords. 
Forge a Medieval Great Helm - This is an interesting medieval armor project. I show you the process step by step. 
Make a Bonsai Tree out of Wire 
How to start 
Make the Witch King Helmet 
Make a Ballista 
Will takes a trip to India 
Make a Railroad Spike Knife 
Make an Indian Katar Assassin's Dagger 
Make an Indian Sikh Dagger
Make a Metal Earth Himeji Castle 
Storm The Castle Diorama Part 7: Water Effects, Make the Moat 
How to make Ink 
How to make Dragonscale Chainmail 
Paper Making Part 2 - Some techniques for nicer paper 
Make a Phenakistoscope!
Make a Dragonbone Dagger 
Make a Zoetrope
Make a Wizard's Globe 
Make Saruman's Staff from Lord of the Rings 
How to Make Foam Armor shoulders and arms 
Make the DragonAge Inquistion Helmet
Make a Feather Quill pen 
Make the RingWraith Sword from Lord of the Rings
Forge a Rebar Knife 
Make an Origami Bonsai Tree
The Lost Van Gogh Scene Box 
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:
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. 
It's a great looking sword that is easy to make with simple materials. And I give you the template. 
It's a great looking sword with a unique dragon wing theme. And it is easy to make. I give you the template. 
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. 
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. 
Looking for a project to make for Halloween? I have a whole bunch of interesting, creative, easy and spooky projects you can make: 
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.
Make a spinning wheel of fortune out of cardboard 
Will's Newest youtube video is now live
See It with a Small Telescope: 101 Cosmic Wonders Including Planets, Moons, Comets, Galaxies, Nebulae, Star Clusters and More - 
(Link brings you to the books amazon page) 
The Paper Wine Cellar 
The Cardboard Box Aquarium 
The easy 1 box periscope 
The moment of courage diorama
Make diorama terrain with paper mache 
Make a Gothic Dungeon for table top gaming 
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! 
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 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 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. 
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. 
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Making a fruit mead (melomel)? Here are some tips for getting more fruit flavor 
New: Make Stained Glass Beehive Ornaments 
Make an Apache Attack Helicopter Model 
New: Make a Dungeon Diorama with 3d Printed Miniatures 
Make the Gunblade from Final Fantasy
Make a plastic model Huey Helicopter 
Paper 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.
New 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 Make a Sword Forge 
Swordmaking: It's all about the steel 
Make a Ship in a Bottle 
Make a Pirate Cutlass 
Make a Medieval Mace (A MorningStar) 
Make a Gun Shield 
Make a Plastic Model Battleship (USS Massachusetts)
Make a Plastic Model PT Boat (PT-109) 
Make a Damascus Steel Knife - 
Make a Viking Shield
Make a Viking Sword and Helmet
New: Setting up the beehive - How to install a bee package 
How to Make a Stained Glass window 
New: How to Set up a Goldfish Tank 
Blacksmithing: How to Forge a Spear 
How to Make Miniature trees from Household materials
Make a Nebula in a bottle 
Make the Kirkhammer from Bloodborne
Make Deadpool's Katanas and the Holster 
Make the Lambent Light from Sword Art Online (Asuna's Sword) 
Make a Knight's foam armor Cuisses 
Make a Medieval Art and Drawing Box 
Make faux bookshelf books 
Make a Wizard's Orrery 
Make a Wizard's Pendulum Clock 
The Big List of Cheap Hobbies 
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. 
Blacksmithing: 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. 
Make a Scale Model Airplane 
Make a Shoebox Space Diorama 
How to Make Big Paper! 
Make a foam armor Knight's Helmet 
Make Craft Foam Armor Vambraces (Forearms) 
Make a foam armor Chest Plate 
Make a Roman Scutum 
Game of Thrones: 
How to Sculpt a Miniature 
How to Make a Cardboard Catapult 
Make a peach or pineapple fruit mead 
Make a Wizard's Puzzle Box 
