Build a Band

What is it about boys and toy cars? Speed, motors, and lots of fun! In this video, Kipkay shows us how to make a mini toy car launcher that is powered by rubber bands. Make sure an adult supervises this project, as power drills are required. Once it's completed, your kid will ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to build a catapult out of rubber bands & a wire hanger. To do this, you will first need: one wire hanger, plastic spoon, rubber bands, small marshmallows, and measuring tape. Now, hold your hand in the center of the hanger and pull up both sides ...more

Mike Lively of Northern Kentucky University demonstrates how to build a jet band using Jeff Heaton's jet pack code. What is a jet band? Well, it's like a jet pack but smaller and allows you to go higher than 200 meters when flying in Second Life. Part one shows you how to crea ...more

5 simple rubber band tricks that only require rubber bands and some hand manipulation are revealed in this video magic tutorial. Learn how to perform some fun rubber band tricks by watching and following along with the magical fun.

So, your children have the same old boring Fisher-Price Power Wheels that all the other kids on the block have. Do you really want your child to be like all of the rest? No, I didn't think so. Turn those miniature Power Wheels, Dumar or Peg Perego vehicles into a little bit of ...more

This is an instructional video showing how to build, load and fire the "Simple Fully Automatic Rubber Band Gun 2 (wooden)". The gun is loaded with 8, 6x150mm rubber bands in the video but it can be loaded with 20+ rubber bands if longer thread is used.

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a toy car with CD wheels. The materials required for this task are: 2 thread spools, long piece of thing wood, 4 CD's, 2 screws, 2 washers and 2 bolts. Begin by drilling a hole in the spools and 2 holes in the wood. Then place ...more

This video shows you how to remove the links from a metal watch band. This simple, five minute process will help you resize the band to fit your wrist. You can do it with simple household tools.

This is a great little rainy day project you can make for almost no money, or a fun party trick you can use at the next office Christmas party! You will need two disposable drinking cups (stiff plastic or paper will work best), a fairly thick straw, a sturdy paper clip, a thic ...more

All you'll need to connect your Rock Band microphone to a personal computer is an empty USB port. This brief, step-by-step tutorial will show you precisely what to do (and guide Windows users through the driver installation process). Start digitally recording with your Rock Ba ...more

To make a rubber band car you will need one sheet of card stock, four paper clips, two binder clips, one plastic straw, 8 inches of dowel that fits into the straw, two pencils and one rubber band. You will also need four CDs or round pies of cardboard, tape, a ruler and a mark ...more

Cami, theburntmatches, shows us how to unlock all songs on Rock Band! It is a simple way to unlock all the songs in XBOX 360, PS3 or Wii Rock Band . This probably doesn't work with Rock Band 2 (RBII or RB2). This is a simple glitch or cheat code for the guitar hero like game.

Most people can probably make one star with a rubber band.. at the most they can twist two. But in this video, you will learn how to make THREE stars all at once using a single elastic band. If you would like to learn how to do this super fun trick, check out the clip. All yo ...more

There are a lot of ways to keep your camera from shaking. Most of these involve expensive devices known as tripods. If you're super stingy and don't want to spring from a tripod, this video tutorial will show you how to make one using only a rubber band. The method shown in th ...more

Learn how to link to rubber bands magically. Impress all your friends with this easy to learn magic trick.

Plywood is flat, stable, and comes in lots of varieties. You can even use your plywood as a base for exotic veneers. But there is a consistent problem with plywood: how to treat the edges. This how-to video teaches you how to apply edge banding so it will hold up to wear and t ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to link rubber bands trick. To start, you will need to have two rubber bands. After you have these, you will count to '3' and then link the rubber bands together. This is a very simple trick to do, just hold the hands in each of your hands. Then, ...more

See how a simple rubber band can become a hidden answer key for a school test.

Take two rubber bands and make them dissolve through each other. This takes practice and strong fingers. It is a cool trick to do at a bar, or with friends. Video: .

Semiautomatic fire is practically a necessity for modern firearms. This video features a tutorial on making your own semiautomatic gun, but instead of metal, you will be working in Legos. If you can get past the cheesy music, this is a very cool little gun, and it will allow y ...more

Looking for a musical instrument that will really make you stand out? Check out this video to learn how to make a Harmoni-kazoo... or should it be called a Kazoomonica? With just tape, rubber bands, card stock, and popsicle sticks, you can make your own musical instrument.

Repeat 5 shots with a semi automatic rubber band gun.

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This video shows you, purely through demonstration, how to make a rubber band ball out of only rubber bands. It begins by showing how to create a small knot out of a few rubber bands, then wrap more rubber bands around it as one would with the small ball that is usually used a ...more

Improve your magician skills with this magic prop trick video lesson. This magical tutorial will show you how to perform the rubber band magic trick. Doing the melting rubber band trick just takes a little practice and a little bit of illusion. See the reveal of this cool trick.

Did you try to impress your friends with chopsticks but it didn't work out? Then try making cheater chopsticks the next time you go out for sushi. In this how-to video we show you the step by step process of using and making cheater chopsticks with rubberbands. Follow the chea ...more

This tutorial adds to the drums and it will probably help your drum kit. All you need is 4-6 nickels and some tape. This will not void your warranty. This is more of a Mod than a repair, but it basically fixes randomly missed notes when you swear you hit it exactly right. Make ...more

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a whole room of exercise equipment or a gym to get in a good workout or warm up. In fact, for the most part all you need to lengthen and tone is a resistance band and your own weight. Learn how to warm up for exercise at home! This d ...more

In this video, Lusitano 9514 will show you how to make a homemade rubber band bow and arrow out of common household items. To do it, you will only need a basic plastic coat hanger, a long rubber band, and some kind of a stick (for the "arrow"), all of which are quite inexpensi ...more

There is truly no limit to what you can make with Lego blocks. This video is a step-by-step pictorial demonstration of how to make a replica of a Glock 18c pistol (a fully automatic version at that) that will shoot rubber bands. Make sure you already have some freestyle Lego s ...more

This magic trick seems impossible, but with this tutorial, you will learn just how easy it is to do. In this clip, learn how to trick your audience and "melt" two rubber bands together and then apart. This trick requires nothing more than rubber bands and slight of hand. So, ...more

Learn how to do a magic trick! Yes, learn some magic you can do with all that useless junk lying around your house. This young girl will show you in this video tutorial, how to perform the rubber band ring levitation magic trick. It isn't just an illusion, it's deception, it's ...more

brusspup has tons of ingenious tips and tricks for everybody! In this video tutorial, he shows you how to achieve smoother pans on a camera with a rubber band. This has to be the best camera tip of all time! If you want to improve the quality of your video, this is a must see ...more

This video helps in making a bow and arrow using pencil, pen and rubber band. You can get these from school, stores, house etc. Items used : color Pencil, rubber band, knife with a sharp tip, pen that comes apart, adhesive tape or glue. Preparation: First of all, make a hole a ...more

Learn how to do a magic trick! Yes, learn some magic you can do with all that useless junk lying around your house. This young girl will show you in this video tutorial, how to perform the ring through a rubber band magic trick. It isn't just an illusion, it's deception, it's ...more

This is a trick you can use anywhere. You might need some practice to perfect it, but with a proper presentation, it can add a little fun in a rubber band magic routine.

Learn a cheap and effective way to make sure you pass any test with this easy way to sneak answers into class without getting caught. Taking a simple band-aid and writing the answers on the fluffy, white underside can conceal your notes without drawing suspicion (as most teach ...more

Birds don't generally wear collars, but to give a bird an identity tag, leg bands can be used. This video demonstrates the way to put leg bands on baby pigeons. This is usually done between 5-7 days of age. When pulling the back toe through, make sure not to force it if the li ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a beaded watch band with a non-loop watch face. Begin by cutting 2 pieces of the stringing materials to approximately 10 inches. Then put one end of the string through the hole of the watch face and pull it to about halfway. No ...more

Here is a video that shows you how to modify your Rock Band drums so that they respond to your hits and drum rolls better. Remember this only works with the QM drum set.

This is a composite stitch. There are two embroidery stitches here put together to make the raised chain: the simple straight stitch which forms the bars on which you stitch the chain stitch. Watch this video from Needle 'n Thread to see how it's done. Video: .

See how to perform the rising ring rubber band trick. This illusion is just that, an illusion. You just need a rubber band and a ring off your finger. You will amaze your friends and guests by making the ring look like it is crawling up the rubber band at a slope, but really i ...more

Learn how to build your own pedal for the video game Rock Band for the Playstation 2 (PS2) and XBox 360.

Need a new rubber band weapon? This video will teach you how to make a lego rapidfire rubber band gun! With this rapid fire gun you can fight crime as well as cats. Make a rubber band gun with legos. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a interchangeable beaded watch band. First, cut your beading wire to appropriate length, then slide a crimp bead and lobster trigger clasp to one side of the wire. Then, bring the end of the wire back through the crimp bead creating a snu ...more

Incorporating resistance bands in a Pilates workout can increase flexibility and build strength. Learn how to do leg stretch band exercises in this free video series from a Pilates instructor. Part 1 of 16 - How to Do pilates stretch band exercises for legs. Do pilates stretch ...more

Many people question whether or not they have enough room in their house for Rock Band, namely the fairly large drum set. This video will explain how easy it is to assemble and disassemble the Rock Band drumset, making it easy to transport it without fear of needing large sto ...more

See how to make a ring travel up a rubber band with trickery. Yes, that's right... trickery. Just watch this video tutorial to see how to perform an anti-gravity magic trick. No real magic here, it just looks like it. It's a complete illusion. See for yourself. It's as easy as ...more