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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 cardboard Castle This is a fun project - I give you all the drawings and plans you need to make this castle thats ready for painting - Make a castle
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
I have a newsletter that you can sign up for. In it I give you lots of tips, tricks and hobby projects in a variety of different areas. I also will keep you updated on projects that I am making. Totally free and one click subscribe and unsubscribe. In upcoming newsletters I will be covering themes like Rubber Band Projects, Rube Goldbergs, and Making things with Paper. Going to be a lot of fun.
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Will's Crazy picks of toys for grownup boys Doing my holiday shopping and putting together my wishlist and finding some crazy fun stuff on amazon.com See my list here The Storm The Castle Blog My new blog is a place where you can check out all the new things I am working on. Subscribe to the RSS and keep updated on my new projects My New Telescope website "The Telescope Nerd" I have been passionate about telescopes for a very long time. If you like astronomy or want to learn more about astronomy and telescopes then check out my new website: The Telescope Nerd. My Fantasy website This website is all about fantasy and epic fantasy books. Lots of great stuff to help you enjoy fantasy books and lots of guides on series, authors, writing, books for children and more. The fantasy Guide
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 Ocean Diorama This is a unique little ocean diorama shaped like the porthole of a submarine and made out of a cookie tin. I have full instructions and artwork for you to print and make. Easy and fun project. A new take on the ocean diorama. Imagine looking out the porthole of your submarine and discovering Atlantis! Now you can. Ocean Diorama
The DragonSlayer Shoulder Fired Rocket Launcher! I don't have a tutorial on how to make this but I do have a couple of videos where I show you this project and how I launch it off! The DragonSlayer 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
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
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
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
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 Make a 1,000 Origami cranes I show you how to make an origami crane and I tell you about the ancient legend of making 1,000 of them. I also have a page where you can check on my progress toward making 1,000. Make an Origami Crane
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.
How to make a small and easy telescope
Nice beginner project on how to make a Japanese Origami Gift box. All you need is eight squares of paper. I have a video tutorial that shows you step by step how to make these great looking gift boxes. How to make an Origami Gift Box Make a recycled bottle boat Fun little project that's quick and easy to make. Really sails. And I have added a little extra to my boat by making it radio controlled so it can steer! The Recycled Bottle Boat project
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 Periscope I made a periscope for my DragonSlayer tank. I show you how to easily make a persicope for looking over walls and around corners. How to Make a Periscope
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Free Hands-on Tutorials and Projects. "Creativity for your hands"
My Newest Projects:
Sculpting miniature barrels and crates for the medieval village diorama I show you the complete process to make lots of miniature objects including how to sculpt, how to make rubber molds and how to cast them. Sculpting/casting barrels and crates
This is an interesting little project that shows some creativity when it comes to making projects and making catapults. It fires from the bottom rather than the top. And it posed a nice little engineering problem.
I am making some terrific progress on the medieval diorama and in this installment of the tutorial I show you how to make some great looking roofs for the buildings. Roofs for the medieval village
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
These are the leather shoulders armor from the video game. Make the Assassin's Creed Spaulders
These are two figures from my novel. Its a fun project and It shows you some of the basics of how to sculpt a miniature both four legged and two legged. How to Sculpt a Miniature Gegenhound and Raver
The series of tutorials on how to forge a sword is moving right along. Almost done. The latest update is on how to make the handle of the sword. The whole tutorial starts here: How to forge a sword.
Fun little project we call the poor man's christmas tree! You can improvise all kinds of fun stuff for this tree including miniature presents. How to make a Pine Cone Christmas Tree
Watch the animation as the Dragonslayer arrives at the dragon's castle and also see pics about how an animation is made DragonSlayer 7 Castle
Make a HALO Energy Sword This sword really glows and it is made out of two pieces of clear plastic. Easy and fun project: Make a HALO energy sword
Caernarvon Castle Paper Diorama I bought a paper castle project, put it together, and added some scenery. A whole lot of fun for ten dollars worth of stuff. Inluded with this tutorial is a video and a stop motion animation.
Make the Zelda Hylian Shield The zelda sword was a big success so I figured I would do the shield too. Pretty easy project, just need a couple of sheets of cardboard and some paint. Make the Zelda Hylian Shield
Fun little project that uses a glowstick and a couple of pieces of lexan plastic. It really glows. Make the Glowing Sting Sword
Uruk Hai Scimitar This is the sword that the Uruk Hai wielded in the Lord of the Rings Movies. Easy to make and all you need is a sheet of foam board or cardboard. Download the package and print it up. Make an Uruk Hai Scimitar
This is a fun paper project that will take you a couple of hours. I have a complete download that you print up and make. It is a castle from The Lord of the Rings. Minas Tirith Paper Castle
I have a whole bunch of halloween projects you can make including of course lots of weapons and armor, gravestone, cauldron and more: Halloween Projects
This is a paper diorama of the LOTR scene with Gandalf and the Balrog on the Bridge. Download it, print it, and put it together - LOTR Paper Diorama
How to make a Marionette It doesn't take a whole lot of materials to make a nice little marionette. You just need a little creativity. The sky is the limit!
Just a few pieces of 1/4 inch plywood and you have a nice little marionette theatre that easily folds and fits in the car. How to make a marionette theatre
This is a neat tutorial where I show you how to make just about any kind of animal pinata. I also take this to a new level and make the pinata so it talks when it gets hit! That's an optional thing and you can see the tutorial here: How to make an animal pinata out of paper mache
Wall Diorama 18 Dragon's Lair and
An automated dragon that comes out to attack any adventurers in the diorama. Wall Diorama Part 18
Make a Barometer -Science Project
Easy tutorial on how to make a barometer so you can track and predict the weather. Nice little science project. How to Make a Barometer
Wall Diorama Update: Lizard Temple
The latest installment of my Wall Diorama project. The Lizard Temple complete with lights. See the Wall Diorama main page here. Next will be the Dragons Lair and Crystal Cave.
How to Forge a Knife
Ever want to make a real knife? I have a complete tutorial here that shows you how from raw piece of steel to completed knife. Everything is covered. How to forge a knife Make the Zelda Sword -Ocarina of Time
Fun project that you can make with just a single sheet of foam board. Or you can use cardboard. I have a complete template that you can download, print up and put together. Make the Zelda Sword
The First Tutorial in a new diorama series on making a medieval village diorama- It has that nice stucco and beam look that was popular in the Middle ages and there are a few nice extras like a unique thatched roof, a flower pot under the window and a short stone base. How to Make a Medieval Peasant's House
Make the Hammer of THOR This is an easy project to make with just foam and a broomstick. Comes out great. Make the Hammer of THOR
Complete download kit, print and make this paper diorama of gollum sitting in his cave. Gollum Tatebanko Paper Diorama
Telescope Giveaway I am giving away the tall telescope in the middle. It is a 60mm refractor. All you have to do is leave a creative comment on my youtube video right here: Telescope Giveaway on my youtube video
Knifemaking Tutorial How to make a real knife using the stock removal method. This is part of my blacksmithing series of tutorials. Knifemaking
A tutorial on how to make this sword. The Sword of Achilles
Make the Shield of Achilles like in the movie Troy A tutorial on how to make this shield. The Shield of Achilles
This is monster of a Siege engine. I have instructions on how to build one, more pictures and a video showing it launching a six pound rock. Nice project. (the tutorial is not yet done) Check out the Behemoth Trebuchet here
The DragonSlayer 7 Animation
The Glass Bazooka It's real glass and it really works. You can see it on my youtube channel here
The Multi-Pult: A Rapid fire automatic Five Shot catapult This is a fun and easy project to make. You trigger one catapult arm and it automatically fires all five in rapid succession like a machine gun. Complete tutorial and a video if you want to see it in action. The MultiPult Catapult
Heavy Rain Origami Bird (Pajarita) This is a very old fold. It has been around a long time but is experienced a resurgence because of the Video Game Heavy Rain. How to fold the Heavy Rain Origami Bird Pajarita
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
I create a miniature room for a stop motion animation project (DragonSlayer 7) I show you tips and techniques for how to build a set like this and how to do stop motion Animation. Creating a stop motion animation set
Make a Dagger of Time This is from the Prince of Persia movie and video game. I show you how to make it out of balsa wood and even show you how to make the clear plastic handle if you want to make that too. Nice project, looks great. Make a Dagger of Time
Simple Origami Bird This is a simple bird fold. It is a crow and a nice place to start if you have never done origami before. All you need is a square of paper. And it stands up which makes it rather unique. Simple Origami Bird
Make a Moss Terrarium Nice, easy project tutorial on how to make a moss terrarium. You can even find the moss outside. Make a Moss Terrarium
I HAVE LOTS MORE PROJECTS - Just Click here and continue on to check them out!
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If 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. 
How to Make a Traditonal Kite 
Make a Cardboard Shield for Halloween or just for fun 
How to Make a Go Kart: 
Make a Spartan Chestplate
Make a Ship in a bottle This is an overview tutorial showing you some of the important tips and tricks for making a ship in a bottle. Fun project- 
Make a Spartan Helmet 
How to Make a Torsion powered catapult called a Mangonel: 
Make a Spartan Shield
Raising Bonsai from Seeds For me it's the purest form of growing and caring for bonsai trees. To grow them from the absolute beginning - seeds. Tips, information, videos and more on how to do this. 
Make 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.
Make an Origami Gift Box 
Make a waterfall for a diorama
How 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.
Ancient Egyptian Sword: A Khopesh This is an easy project where you can make a cardboard sword called a Khopesh. It is half axe and half sword and a 3,000 year old design.
The Underpult - Upside down firing Catapult
Medieval Village Roof Making
Make Assassin's Creed Spaulders 
How to Sculpt a miniature Raver and Gegenhound 
Forging a Sword Part 5: The Handle 
Make a Pine Cone Christmas Tree 
Dragonslayer 7 Stop Motion Animation 
Make a Glowing Sword -Sting from Lord of the Rings 
Minas Tirith
Halloween Projects! 
You Shall Not Pass - Paper Diorama 
How to Make a Marionette Theatre 
Make a Paper Mache Animal Pinata 
How to forge a Sword It takes some effort and work but you can make a real sword with a piece of steel. This is part one of my series and it includes a video on 
Make a Magneto Helmet Fun and easy paper mache project. I have the packet you can download, print and make.
Stop Motion Animation "Dragonslayer 7 Journey" You can watch my latest stop motion animation and I have information on how to make one including how I made the movie set, storyboard, music and more. 
Make the Blade Sword with Hidden Dagger This is the sword from the movie BLADE with Wesley Snipes. It is a double edged katana with a dagger hidden in the handle Fun and easy project that uses foam board and a paper towel tube. 
Make a Medieval Stone Tower This building is larger but the basic structure is made the same as the peasants house. Where this one differs is in the stone work and in the shingled roof. I show you how to make a rubber mold and cast the stone work and how to make the shingled roof out of balsa wood. 
Make a Medieval Peasant's House
Gollum Tatebanko Paper Diorama
Make the Sword of Achilles like in the movie Troy 
The Behemoth: Ten foot Trebuchet
I created a minute and a half stop motion animation. You can watch it right here and I also give you tips on how to make your own stop motion animation just like mine. 
A Venus Fly Trap Terrarium 
Make an Assassin's Creed Hidden Blade that works! 
Creating a set for a stop motion animation 
