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Puzzle "Arrow in a bottle"

I want to make it clear right away that this is not an advertisement for Coca-Cola. This is a puzzle that you can make and amaze your friends, give them a chance to "brainstorm" and think about how it could be done. Of course you will tell them what it is

Clock on gas-discharge indicators IN-12A

Hi all. I want to tell you about my recent “craft,” namely a clock with gas-discharge indicators (GDI). Gas discharge indicators have long since sunk into oblivion; personally, even the “newest” ones are older than me. GRI was used mainly in watches and

Remote controlled spotlight

In this master class I will be converting a floodlight with a motion sensor into a spotlight with a remote control. The motion sensor is certainly good, but in some places it is not as useful as remote activation. I am making this lantern

Basket made from a yoghurt jar

Giving things a second life has become very fashionable these days. After all, why throw something into the trash that could become a useful thing.A yoghurt jar can also make a great souvenir if you make a basket out of it using fabric. IN

Sun-dried tomatoes for the winter

This recipe became known to us relatively recently. It comes from Italian cuisine. There, the fruits are harvested in this way for further use in the preparation of pizza, pasta and other signature dishes of local chefs. Once you try it, you yourself

How to make a cyclone vacuum cleaner with your own hands?

Video master class on how to make a simple cyclone vacuum cleaner from scrap materials. All we need is a plastic bottle, a couple of plastic containers, a syringe, glue and a few other little things. The heart of the vacuum cleaner is the low voltage

Little roses

You can admire the beauty of a rose forever. In the garden, this plant blooms for only three months, and the rest of the time you have to enjoy exclusively purchased flowers. If you don't want to spend extra money on buying roses, then make them yourself.

Crochet scratching mittens for newborns

Cute baby mittens protect the delicate skin of the face from scratches that newborns inflict on themselves with sharp nails. That is why anti-scratch mittens are popular accessories in a baby’s wardrobe, which parents prepare before

Chicken fillet with tomatoes and cheese

Chicken fillet with tomatoes and cheese “Half an hour and everyone is happy.” All people love to eat tasty and satisfying food. But no one wants to stand at the stove for half a day. And to cook something delicious, you don’t have to spend long hours in the kitchen. To save your

DIY spinner

Spinner mania has taken hold of both old and young. Once I noticed an adult man had an unusually shaped spinner; as it turned out, it was homemade. Without thinking twice, I wanted to repeat this homemade product in order to conquer my friends with a trinket

Lamp “Night City”

Lamp “Night City” using the String technique Art. String Art (or “isothread”) is a direction in needlework, which is based on nails and threads. String - translated from English as string or rope, that is, String Art can be translated from

Simple computer desk

I'm very tired of the monotonous computer desks that are like carbon copies in everyone's home. And I decided to make a completely original, exclusive computer desk for my beloved, with dimensions that would be convenient for me personally. Besides,

Flashlight for phone

As you know, a phone's flash can be used as a flashlight. But with prolonged use, it can burn out and fail, and it also consumes a large amount of electricity, which causes the phone’s battery to drain quickly.

Berry picker

Autumn is coming and it's time to harvest. With vegetables, everything is simple - they mainly grow on the ground and access to them is unlimited. As for the berries, they are difficult to get because most berries grow on trees whose height is usually

Fruit ice

Homemade fruit ice is much healthier than an industrially produced product. You control the process from start to finish and can be sure that there are no harmful additives or chemical dyes. To thicken you can

Cardboard scratching post

Greetings to all fans of Murok and Vasek! We want to share a budget-friendly way to make your pet happy. We bring to your attention such a necessary thing in your home as a scratching post. Hardly anyone doubts its necessity.

SMS controller based on SIM800L

SIM800L V2.0 GSM/GPRS is a quad-band GSM/GPRS module compatible with Arduino. The module is used to implement GSM (calls and SMS) and GPRS functions. The advantage of this module is the TTL interface, which has a voltage of 5V, which allows

Sew a bunny with your own hands

Every mother wants her child to have only high-quality toys, but you cannot be sure that the toy is made from hypoallergenic materials. Or you can sew a soft bunny toy with your own hands and decide for yourself what materials it will be made of. Many

How to make coffee ice

The aroma of coffee is very bright and, perhaps, the most recognizable in the whole world. It is added to perfumes and confectionery. There are also many alcoholic cocktails that include coffee. The problem when preparing mixed

Painting using quilling technique “Forest Fairy”

The quilling technique allows needlewomen to express all their imagination. As a result of simple manipulations, paper strips are transformed into spiral blanks, from which you can make three-dimensional crafts and paintings. What if you combine several techniques?

Adjustable bookshelf

This modular adjustable bookshelf tutorial is super easy to make and a fun way to spend the weekend. The advantage of this shelf is the aluminum frame with tubes, which allows you to easily move the shelves, so they fit well

Crochet top for girls

The light top “Bright Summer” will be a favorite thing in the wardrobe of a young fashionista. It is better to knit it from yarn with a natural base: cotton or linen. In combination with a fairly openwork pattern, you will get an airy, body-friendly and very wearable outfit.

Tien cutter for dust collection system

This is a Tien cutter (after the name of the inventor, Phil Thien), whipped up from a 20-liter bucket. The advantage of the Tien separator is that, unlike a traditional cyclone separator, it does not require

Coffee lamp... Jute lampshade

There are homes, when entering which you immediately understand that a special atmosphere reigns in them and it’s not at all about designer furniture or expensive curtains, in such places there is a “spirit of home”. Seemingly elementary little things: reproductions on the walls, neat

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