Models

Making a model of your teeth is a short process that can be completed in less than an hour. Using dental alginate and plaster, you can create a perfect model of your teeth and gums, either for...

Polycarbonate is a clear, colorless plastic often used as a replacement for glass. There are two ways to glue polycarbonate sheets: using an epoxide or fusing the sheets together. Using epoxide...

A community parade should be equipped with three major things: entertainment, color and preparation. If you're going to help with a parade float, you need to know what you're doing. Adding...

Snipers use hidden weapons to strike their targets without being seen. Making a paper gun lets you join the ranks of these hidden assassins because the gun can be easily hidden--even folded up if...

Dentil molding has a series of evenly spaced grooves that produce the appearance of symmetrical blocks of wood the length of the molding. Dentil molding can be purchased in lumber and home supply...

An easy way to create a model of a double helix (DNA) is with beads. Beads are a great medium to create with due to their durability, flexibility and variety. With a little planning you can create...

The medieval period in European history has long been a favored subject for model makers. Medieval homes for the peasantry during the late medieval period are enjoyable models to create because...

Model plane enthusiasts often spend hours putting together their planes. Once the time-consuming building process has been completed, however, you may notice that your plane tilts to one side, or...

Popsicle sticks are great for constructing all sorts of crafts, from bridges and houses to signs and boxes. Making a model schoolhouse out of popsicle sticks is fairly easy; it varies in...

The best option to make more than one copy of a sculpture or to make the final version of a sculpture in a different material than the original clay is to make a mold. A two-part rubber mold takes...

Modeling a 3D skeleton might seem really difficult to do but it can actually be really simple using 3D Studio Max and a few interesting tools that 3DS Max comes with. With this type of modeling...

Model waterfalls can add an element of realism and beauty to model railroad sets and wargaming terrain. With a realistic waterfall you can add bridges over a river or even use it as dangerous...

Whether a dollhouse or an architectural model, building a wooden house can be a challenging yet satisfying accomplishment. Taking your time and doing things in the proper order can make this task...

Making model jets is a great, inexpensive way to pass the time on a rainy day. Model jet kits come in a variety of styles and are designed to fit every skill level.

Making a display head for your pictures

Balsa wood bridges are a staple craft in beginners wood shop classes. While there is no "right" design for a balsa wood bridge, there are several key principles which can be followed to help...

PVC figurines are a popular piece of desktop ornamentation. Displaying characters from various anime series as well as original creations, often of a science-fiction or medieval-fantasy nature,...

Building a model based on a military vehicle is a fun hobby for any veteran or military enthusiast to partake in. You can find a wide variety of models to build and customize. You can build these...

Wood model cars are small blocks of wood that you customize any way you like. You can be creative and make a wood model car like a 1950 Chevy or a 1920 Ford Model-T or a Ice Cream truck on...

At Halloween, there is always the opportunity to explore your spooky side. If you're decorating your house horror-style and want to make a spooky addition, try making some skeleton hands to add to...

The great thing about small fake robots is that they can easily be made out of discarded household junk. Recycled cans, broken pieces of toys and even old discarded appliances can furnish the...

Many old-fashioned toys and models were made of tin because it could be easily shaped into many things. A great project for any model-car enthusiast is the Tin Lizzie itself, the Ford Model T. It...

One of the most striking features on a model airplane are the wings. The wings give the model airplanes the ability of flight. They are also the most decorated part of the entire model, and...

Windmills are the perfect building accessory to your model railroad or even as part of the terrain for your tabletop war gaming experience. Windmills have been around for centuries, and they give...

Easels are three-legged frames that are necessary tools for holding your canvas while you work on art or exhibiting your airbrush pieces to others. Buying an easel can be very expensive; most of...

Viking long boats were some of the best-made ships of the ancient world. These extremely well-balanced ships ransacked the coasts of Europe, and the Vikings became wealthy off their well-executed...

Anyone who likes working with his hands, regardless of age, will likely find model boat making to be a satisfying, rewarding hobby, whether the goal is to create something to display, or to...

London Bridge (really the Tower Bridge) is a well-known symbol of the United Kingdom. Craft suppliers sell lots of model kits of this famous landmark. If you enjoy a challenge and love to draw and...

Dinosaurs have always fascinated children. With various kinds and sizes and many books written about them, there's always something new to learn. Although dinosaurs are extinct, you can help your...

For the sponge boat, decorate with permanent marker, the toothpick and some cloth for a flag. Decorate a sponge boat with tips from an experienced crafter in this free video on arts and crafts.

For the sponge boat, supplies include two sponges, toothpicks, glue, scissors and permanent markers. Gather supplies for a sponge boat with tips from an experienced crafter in this free video on...

For the sponge boat, draw the outline on the sponge before cutting it. Cut the bottom sponge for a sponge boat with tips from an experienced crafter in this free video on arts and crafts.

For the sponge boat, cut the top sponge layer out of the first sponge if there is enough remaining, or out of a second sponge if necessary. Cut the top sponge for a sponge boat with tips from an...

For the sponge boat, glue the top to the bottom layer with a rubber cement-type glue in an arrangement that is appealing and looks like a boat. Attach the layers for a sponge boat with tips from...

For the cardboard model car, attach the wheels by putting the wooden sticks through the corrugated area of the box. Put wheels on a cardboard model car with tips from an experienced crafter in...

For the cardboard model car, outline all the details, like the headlights, doors and windows. Detail areas of a cardboard model car with tips from an experienced crafter in this free video on arts...

For the cardboard model car, stickers provide a bit more color and detail. Decorate a cardboard model car with stickers with tips from an experienced crafter in this free video on arts and crafts.

For the cardboard model car, make mirrors from the corrugated box, paint that matches the body and a toothpick. Make mirrors for a cardboard model car with tips from an experienced crafter in this...

For the cardboard model car, glue the smaller box on top of the larger box in a way that provides a border around the edges. Glue boxes together for a cardboard model car with tips from an...

For the cardboard model car, applying a base paint to the boxes gives a solid white color to them and allows them to be decorated well. Apply base paint to a cardboard model car with tips from an...

For the cardboard model car, take the candles out of four tea candle holders and leave them in four without the wicks, stick the wooden skewers through. Make the wheels for a cardboard model car...

For the cardboard model car, measure and cut black or brown felt strips for the tires. Cut felt for the wheels of a cardboard model car with tips from an experienced crafter in this free video on...

For the cardboard model car, apply glue to the felt strips and attach them to the candle holders. Glue felt strips to a cardboard model car with tips from an experienced crafter in this free video...

For the cardboard model car, start the painting with the windows and headlights with a yellow-gold color. Paint small areas on a cardboard model car with tips from an experienced crafter in this...

For the cardboard model car, paint the body with one main color. Paint the body of a cardboard model car with tips from an experienced crafter in this free video on arts and crafts.

For the cardboard model car, outlining the edges of the box with a thick, permanent marker causes the shapes of the car to stand out. Outline the box edges of a cardboard model car with tips from...

For the cardboard model car, supplies include felt, sharp, wooden sticks, stickers, cardboard boxes, paintbrushes, paints, pencils, markers, Q-tips, tea candles, scissors and glue. Gather supplies...

When making models, you can design your own decals using a graphic software program on the computer. You can replicate familiar emblems or logos by capturing the images digitally. Lay out the art...

If you want your paper airplanes to fly a long way, you must carefully select your materials and follow the steps of construction. With quality paper and careful folding, you can make paper...

Castles have provided shelter and beauty for diverse groups of people for thousands of years. They represent one of the great architectural achievements of mankind and say a lot about the history...