Is it possible to make a pop-up card without the pixellated look? I have searched Google to no avail.
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posted by luciddream928
on Dec 15, 2012 -
4 answers
[geometryfilter] I have to assemble a tiered cake stand to hold cupcakes at a wedding tomorrow. The tiers and the styrofoam thingies that will separate the tiers are all circular. How do I make sure that I get each tier centered properly on the next?
posted by undue influence
on Dec 13, 2012 -
5 answers
I need some help building a gadget with an Arduino board. Specifically, I need help finding a way to dispense very tiny quantities of fluid (10 μL) once an hour. The valve assembly is the part I'm having trouble with...
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posted by dialetheia
on Dec 12, 2012 -
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I have a few old glass bottles which I've cleaned, de-labeled, and given airtight cork tops. They're attractive bottles, about 750ml each with narrow tops, and I'd like a practical way to show them off ideally in the kitchen. I already used one to infuse olive oil and other to hold my dried dried beans rather than leaving them tied up in the pantry. What else can do with them?
posted by The Whelk
on Dec 5, 2012 -
28 answers
Is it possible to roast an already roasted coffee a little bit darker in the oven on a baking sheet?
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posted by roboton666
on Dec 4, 2012 -
8 answers
What are some natural ingredients one might stumble upon in the wilderness that you could potentially mix together (sans laboratory) to create a flash or explosion?
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posted by np312
on Dec 3, 2012 -
12 answers
Help me find a straightforward 1-2 weekend DIY outdoor rabbit hutch plan. It's a Christmas present for my sister, who is 12 and not necessarily the most responsible. More (ranty) details inside.
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posted by ethidda
on Nov 30, 2012 -
26 answers
I need to rent or purchase a reasonably priced record lathe to cut short run vinyl LPs. Advice/contact info needed.
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posted by Ponderance
on Nov 30, 2012 -
4 answers
I want to make a jute lampshade, or rather, several trapezoidal pieces of jute stretched over wood frames that will act like a lampshade. I know almost nothing about jute, or lampshades, but plenty about wood.
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posted by Alterscape
on Nov 28, 2012 -
1 answer
Looking for blogs/websites dedicated to thoughtful & creative gift-giving on a budget. DIY, crafting, homemade/canned foods, scrapbooking a huge plus.
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posted by luciddream928
on Nov 27, 2012 -
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I am tired of having wires all over my desk. I want to charge both my iPhone and iPad Mini on my bedside table, standing up in a single dock or stand
that my cat can't knock over. Can you recommend such a thing or suggest creative ways to improvise one?
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posted by embrangled
on Nov 20, 2012 -
11 answers
Where should I look for information on becoming a bespoke tailor (through books/self-education, training, and/or apprenticeship) in the United States?
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posted by faeuboulanger
on Nov 18, 2012 -
9 answers
I'm looking to put together a portable sling stand without paying upwards of $300 for one. Any suggestions on plans or materials?
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posted by hippybear
on Nov 18, 2012 -
1 answer
What's the best way to install a patio on the cheap? I've been checking out big box stores, but I feel like I'm doing it wrong. I'm in Southwest Louisiana.
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posted by ashtabula to opelika
on Oct 21, 2012 -
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I need some advice about refinishing hardwood floors. Is this something I can do on my own? I've done plenty of research but I want to try and collect input from DIYers with actual experience.
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posted by penduluum
on Oct 10, 2012 -
15 answers
I'm looking to buy or make an octopus kite, in the stunt/fighting style, like my wife had as a kid in the late 1980s to early 1990s, but haven't had any luck finding such a kite online.
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posted by filthy light thief
on Sep 25, 2012 -
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My boyfriend and I will be putting his Co-op in brooklyn on the market early next year. We want to sell it quickly- what are the winter projects we can take on now to help move it this spring?
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posted by Blisterlips
on Sep 25, 2012 -
10 answers
DIY Dresser Knobs?: Is there some way we can avoid spending $30 on what was meant to be a free to very low cost project?
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posted by dysh
on Sep 14, 2012 -
21 answers
London: DIY Homemade / Handmade Leather Shoes: How difficult is it to make your own leather shoes? I"m not working at the moment and thought perhaps I could learn leather shoemaking.
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posted by mary8nne
on Sep 12, 2012 -
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How do you set yourself up for maximum success when starting a creative project that requires consistent production? Or: I have to create multiple radio pieces a week! How do I best prepare myself to get out there and make them?
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posted by elephantsvanish
on Sep 10, 2012 -
3 answers
Are there safety data available regarding the maximum internal pressure of a 2-Liter PET bottle at standard temperature and pressure?
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posted by surfgator
on Sep 3, 2012 -
7 answers
I want to fall into the world of homemade mustard, as parodied in
this Onion article. I've spent today looking for dedicated mustard making sites, forums, communities, and have come up relatively dry.
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posted by gilrain
on Aug 27, 2012 -
10 answers
What is the best method for making my own flannel or felt story board and story pieces?
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posted by lirael2008
on Aug 12, 2012 -
8 answers
DIY Home Security: where to start? I'm investigating all the myriad options for hardware and monitoring services, and I am overwhelmed.
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posted by medarby
on Aug 8, 2012 -
2 answers
If I got someone else (in the UK) to assemble my computer from the various components I've bought, how much should I expect to pay?
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posted by mr_silver
on Aug 7, 2012 -
9 answers
Where can I get a giant electrical throw switch?
I've been tasked with finding & buying a gigantic ( ideally 1-2 foot long ) lever. It will go up on the wall of our web development office and it will be labeled "Interwebs: on/off". Where can I find some kind of switch that is worthy of turning the internet on or off?
That's the immediate problem, but let me give you the background - I'd love other ideas too:
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posted by doub1ejack
on Aug 5, 2012 -
13 answers
How do I remove a small concrete shower pan lip without losing my sanity in the process? Special snowflake details inside.
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posted by muirne81
on Aug 1, 2012 -
6 answers
Where is the best place to research / purchase moderate to high quality automotive window tint and what brands are reliable and quality products? Other tint installation related input likely appreciated as well...
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posted by RolandOfEld
on Aug 1, 2012 -
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I bought a bookcase (with adjustable shelves) off Craigslist. All of the shelves were included, but not all of the little bent-wire bits (photos inside) that hold the shelves in place. Where can I find replacements?
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posted by enn
on Jul 21, 2012 -
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