How I Build a PVC Lightsaber

Here’s how I go about building a PVC lightsaber.

1. I get my PVC stock and parts. 1” and 1-1/4” PVC, 1” male and female connector and black O-rings.

2. I cut the main body of the hilt from 1” PVC. I cut this stuff by hand. I don’t have a miter saw.

3. I cut the shroud and grip from the 1-1/4” PVC.

4. I make the templates for the grip and shroud. By the way a paper towel tube is excellent to use as a template for 1-1/4” PVC.

5. I pre-drill holes by all the curves and corners to make it easier to cut out. I then use my dremel to get a rough curve for the shroud. Then I take sandpaper and wrap it around a can of spray paint to get an even curve.

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16 Awesome Homemade Halloween Decorations

Made from black craft foam and fishing line so they’ll withstand even the wettest of weather! Hang several of them in a tree for a spooky little bat colony in your front or back yard. It’s simple enough that the kids can do most of the project themselves.

http://www.listotic.com/16-awesome-homemade-halloween-decorations/10/

How to Make Magnetic Slime

Did you know that it’s possible to make slime magnetic?  I didn’t either until recently when I found a post on Pinterest from Instructables about making magnetic silly putty.  I really recommend this slime recipe rather than silly putty – more on that in a minute.  But first, check out what magnetic slime can do!

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Princess Peg Dolls

What I used:

• 4x4" Box {to store finished princesses in}
• 8 wooden peg dolls (measure 2 5/16" x 7/8")
• 1/4" Wooden Dowel Caps
• 5mm Silver Acrylic Jewels
• Acrylic Craft Paints
• Wood Glue/Super Glue/Amazing Goop Glue, etc
• Pencil {I used a mechanical pencil since I needed a finer line}

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