It's time to disassemble your Rubik's puzzle, so how do you do it? Erno Rubik designed these puzzles to be solved, but every once in a while it is necessary to take them apart, either for cleaning, lubricating or for replacing game parts. This video tutorial will teach you ho ...more
Learn how to master the Rubik's Cube puzzle... watch this video tutorial to see how to solve the Rubik's Cube in under one minute. You don't have to be a genius to accomplish solving the 3x3 Classic Rubiks Cube. Part 1: Intro -- The Relative Cross Part 2: F2L (First Two Laye ...more
Tyson Mao is a renowned world competitor in solving the Rubik's Cube. Not only did this Californian become a world class solver, but he also formed the Rubik's Cube Association with fellow speed solver Ron van Bruchem, which holds competitive events for the Rubik's Cube. If yo ...more
Want to make a Rubik's Cube just like Erno Rubik? Of course you do, but before you start making all of the intrinsic mechanisms of the classic Cube, maybe you should start out a little simpler. This video tutorial will teach you how to make 2x1x1 Rubik's Cube from Legos. Just ...more
Watch this four-part tutorial to learn how to solve a 6x6x6 V-Cube 6. This is a rather advanced cube, so it's recommended that you already know how to solve both a 4x4 and 5x5 cube first. If not, you might end up getting just a little bit lost. This detailed instructional vide ...more
To play off Gertrude Stein's famous quote, a rose is a rose is a magic paper cube. And with this paper folder's guide, you'll learn how to make your very own magic rose cube from paper using the Japanese art of origami. This design by Valerie Vann, and folded by YouTuber Germa ...more
It's time to disassemble your Rubik's puzzle, so how do you do it? Erno Rubik designed these puzzles to be solved, but every once in a while it is necessary to take them apart, either for cleaning, lubricating or for replacing game parts. This video tutorial will teach you ho ...more
Yes, in this world today, there is this thing called a Rubik's Cube, and in this world with a Rubik's Cube is something else called a Rubik's Clock. The first video here will show you how to easily solve this so-called Rubiks Clock through detailed instructions. You drop from ...more
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to solve the Rubik's Cube's F2L (first two layers) with advanced techniques, such as the use of empty slots and stuck pieces, along with some general tips and tricks. You can't be a beginner for this, otherwise it wouldn't be called ad ...more
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to solve the Rubik's Cube's PLL (Permutation of the Last Layer) with these tips and tricks. You'll learn some simple memorization techniques for PLL's, you'll be shown a website and a timer that made for the PLL's, and you'll learn some ...more
You can solve a Rubik's Cube, right? If not, you're in the wrong place, because this is not for beginners. You need to already be a genius before you can be a master solver, so go back to school, go back to watching television... go back to your mother, because you're not read ...more
If you aren't quite as fast as you would like to be on your brand new Rubik's Cube, maybe you should check out this video tutorial that will have that puzzle spinning faster that the Sun. You will see how to properly lubricate your Rubik's Cube with silicone spray, without ev ...more
This is an instructional video on how to do the center dot pattern on a Rubik's Cube. If you want to know any Rubiks Cube trick, this is the easiest one to learn. You don't even have to learn how to solve the puzzle before you can make patterns, but if you want to you can, jus ...more
Need to lube your Rubik's or Eastsheen Cube? Well, check out this video for a real tip on doing so. Here, you'll see how to lubricate your 5x5 Rubiks Cube with heavy duty silicone. If you can solve the Professor Cube, then this will help you solve it quicker.
Erno Rubik had no idea his three-dimensional, mechanical puzzle cube would be so popular when he designed it, but he did know it would perplex problem-solvers all over the world. In order to solve the Rubik's Cube, you need to know a little bit about math, specifically algorit ...more
Check out this three-part video tutorial on how to solve the Rubik's Cube intuitively and without algorithms. With this method there is no need to memorize complicated algorithms. Crack the Cube with sheer brain power, if you can. No one said you had to be a genius to solve a ...more
So you can't solve the classic 3x3 Rubik's Cube? Try your hands at something a little more your size. Check out this video tutorial to learn how to solve a Rubik's 2x2 Mini Cube. Still can't figure out these algorithms? Then maybe you should try a 1x1 Rubiks Cube, ey?
This video tutorial shows how to pass yourself off as a Rubik's Cube master, without even being able to solve one. Start off with a solved Rubik's Cube, and learn these tricks and start fooling friends. Watch this video puzzle tutorial and learn how to do a few moves with a Ru ...more
If you want to be fast on the Rubik's Cube, you'll of course need to know a few tricks... a few fingertricks, that is. This video tutorial will show you exactly how to solve the Rubik's Cube fast with fingertricks. Remember, your solving times won't decrease unless you practic ...more
Having problems with your Rubik's Cube stickers? Are they keeping you from solving that cube super fast? Well, learn how to take off Rubik's Cube stickers and clean the gunk. You can easily take off those stickers with a cell phone battery cover, then use a little Tide-to-Go I ...more
Want to be fast at solving the cross of the Rubik's Cube, like two or three seconds fast? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to solve the Rubik's Cube cross faster than anyone. These insights into how to make the cross will no doubt make you a great speedcuber. Just p ...more
Are you a beginner Rubik's Cube solver? Can't quite figure it out yet? Too slow? Well, solving the Rubik's Cube is easy, but solving the Rubiks Cube fast is hard, just keep that in mind. This three-part video tutorial will show you how to solve the mighty puzzle with the begi ...more
In order to solve a 5x5 Rubik's Professor Cube, you'll need to, of course, already know how to solve a 3x3 Rubiks Cube. First, you'll need to get the centers solved first, then you pair the edges (with the algorithm 2D*, R, F', U, R', F, D'*), and solve parity (with the algori ...more
Try solving Erno Rubik's brain-teasingly fun classic puzzle... the Rubik's Cube. This puzzle cube mystifies everyone, but not everyone can solve it, unless you watch this three-part video tutorial. See how to solve the classic Rubik's Cube puzzle, step-by-step. You'll learn ab ...more
Want to solve the Rubik's Cube without any algorithms at all? Well, you're in luck. In this video tutorial, you'll learn about commutators, which are sets of moves that only change very small parts of the Cube. All of these things are intuitive and derivable, and there are no ...more
This video tutorial will teach you how to solve the F2L (first two layers) of a Rubik's cube with a Fridrich F2L Method. This is only the basics of solving the first step of the Rubiks Cube, which means no algorithms, just right positioning, and if you can get quick enough it ...more
If you know nothing about solving a Rubik's Cube, don't you think it's about time you learned? Don't you want to be able to walk into a party store, find that Rubik's Cube display on the shelf, and solve the puzzle in front of your friends like it's nothing? Of course you do, ...more
Solving puzzles can be hard, especially when it comes to Rubik's Cube. Erno Rubik's puzzles are extremely difficult, three-dimensional mechanical cubes, unless you're determined and can handle a few mathematical algorithms, then they're easy, or at least not impossible. Watch ...more
So, you can solve the Rubik's Cube, can you? Can you solve this mighty puzzle in under thirty seconds? What, no? Well, what are you going to do about that? Maybe check this video tutorial out on how to speed up the Jessica Fridrich Method on a Rubik's Cube. These cube solving ...more
Solving puzzles can be hard, especially when it comes to Rubik's Cube. Erno Rubik's puzzles are extremely difficult, three-dimensional mechanical cubes, unless you're determined and can handle a few mathematical algorithms, then they're easy, or at least not impossible. Watch ...more
Want to learn how to solve the Rubik's Cube? Great, well just watch this two-part video tutorial to see how to solve the terrific cubed puzzle without problems. If you're new to the mighty Rubiks Cube puzzle, this will be quite helpful. You just need to know the Rubik's notati ...more
Check out this three-part video tutorial on how to solve a Rubik's Cube with the Jessica Fridrich Method. Are you not familiar with Mrs. Fridrich? Then that means you probably only know how to solve the Rubiks Cube the easy way. Get fast with that puzzle and learn it the faste ...more
Need a little help solving the first part of the Rubik's Cube puzzle? The F2L (First Two Layers) could be tricky, and could get you back to square one if you don't know what you are doing, but don't worry, you'll be able to solve that Cube in no time. Check out this video tut ...more
Need a little help solving the first part of the Rubik's Cube puzzle? The F2L (First Two Layers) could be tricky, and could get you back to square one if you don't know what you are doing, but don't worry, you'll be able to solve that Cube in no time. Check out this walk-thro ...more
So, you're solving your Rubik's Cube, like the speedsolver you are, and all of a sudden... clink, its center cap falls off. What do you do now? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to prevent your Rubiks Cube center caps from popping off. These DIY cubes have never bee ...more
This is a video tutorial on how to use the 2-Look PLL method to solve the Rubik's Cube. You'll be able to solve the PLL (Permutation of the Last Layer) using only six algorithms as opposed to twenty-one algorithms that are required for the Fridrich PLL Method on the Rubiks Cub ...more
If you've ever wanted to solve a Rubik's Cube and look like a genius, you're going to have to watch this puzzle solving video tutorial. This video will show you how to, yes, solve a Rubik's Cube. Now, in order to solve a Rubiks Cube, you need to know what is the front, bottom ...more
Does your child want to learn how to solve the Rubik's Cube? What better way is there than learning how to solve the Rubiks Cube for kids than by kids? This video four-part video tutorial will show your children what they need to know. These contain mnemonic devices. There ar ...more
Solving puzzles can be hard, especially when it comes to Rubik's Cube. Erno Rubik's puzzles are extremely difficult, three-dimensional mechanical cubes, unless you're determined and can handle a few mathematical algorithms, then they're easy, or at least not impossible. Watch ...more
Need a new way to impress your friends and family? Watch this video tutorial to learn how to solve the Rubik's Cube blindfolded. To solve the Rubiks Cube blindly, use the Pochmann Method. You really need to practice this method to get it down, because there are many things to ...more
Ever hear of a Rubik's Cube, well, did you know that some people can even solve it blindfolded? Yes, that right... blindfolded. Check out this three-part video tutorial on how to start blindsolving the Rubik's Cube. Please do not attempt to solve the Rubiks Cube blindfolded u ...more
The Rubik's Revenge (4x4) is a limited release upgrade on the world's best selling puzzle - Rubik's Cube (3x3). This five-part video tutorial will show you how to solve the mighty 4x4 Rubiks Cube Revenge. If you don't think you can solve it, you probably can't, so don't even ...more
If you've wanted to solve the Rubik's Cube, there's no better tutorial than this. In this video, you'll learn how to solve the Rubik's Cube with the Fridrich Method. The first video shows you the basic cube notation and how to work it, along with an introduction to the Jessic ...more
Solving puzzles can be hard, especially when it comes to Rubik's Cube. Erno Rubik's puzzles are extremely difficult, three-dimensional mechanical cubes, unless you're determined and can handle a few mathematical algorithms, then they're easy, or at least not impossible. Watch ...more
These two videos will get you on your way to using the Fridrich F2L Method to solve the Rubik's Cube. What is F2L? The first two layers, of course. You'll see in this tutorial how the F2L in the Jessica Fridrich Method works, so that you will never have to learn the algorithm ...more
Want a new way to solve the OLL (Orientation of the Last Layer) on a Rubik's Cube? Well, go no further, this video tutorial will show you how to use the 2-Look OLL method to solve the Rubik's Cube. The 2-Look OLL is simply the Fridrich OLL step, but done in two stages so that ...more
Can't solve the little 2x2 Mini Rubik's Cube? Then you need some help. This video tutorial will show you the algorithms needed to solve the 2x2 Rubiks Mini Cube. This is a great way to learn, showing you the way through the regular 3x3 Cube. OLLS 1.F(RUR'U')(RUR'U')RUR'U')F' ...more
If you think you can solve a Rubik's Cube from a short video tutorial, you have another thing coming. You'll learn that you can't figure out the 2x2 Mini Rubik's Cube unless you have the time and patience to do so. That's where these two videos come in. Learn the algorithms an ...more
Need a new trick with the Rubik's Cube? Watch this video tutorial to see how to flip the Rubik's Cube logo. Learn the algorithms to perform the logo swap and you'll impress all of your Rubiks friends.
If you know how to solve the Rubik's Cube, then why don't you try yourself at the Square One puzzle? If you thought the Rubiks Cube was puzzling, then you haven't seen anything yet! This video tutorial will show you how to solve the Square One puzzle. The Square-1, also known ...more
This six and a half minute long video shows how to fold a square piece of paper into an hollow inflatable box or cube. Even simple origami projects like this one are just about impossible to instruct someone in using words alone, so a video like this one is the perfect way to ...more
You've solve the 4x4 and 5x5 Rubik's Cube already, now you've gotten a V-Cube 6 puzzle. No problem, if you can solve those Rubiks Cubes, you can solve this 6x6 V-Cube. If you haven't solved any of those puzzles, maybe you need a video tutorial, eh? Well, you're in luck, this f ...more
Make your own paper cubes. With this guide, you'll learn how to make a simple paper cube with origami, the traditional art of Japanese paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own color ...more
Don't let the warm weather wear you down. Beat the heat and create your own frozen treats. You Will Need * Fruit juice * Ice cube trays or popsicle molds * Aluminum foil * Popsicle sticks or toothpicks * Fresh fruit (optional) Step 1 Pour your favorite fruit juice into an ice ...more
Computer Science Professor Francesco De Comité has a fantastic gallery of mathematical images on Flickr. As part of this collection, he has a few hundred images of real or rendered polyhedra made out of paper or playing cards which he calls "slide togethers." These are constru ...more
chrof Instructables boasts: "This is the most comprehensive step-by-step guide to build an 8x8x8 Led Cube ever published on the intertubes. It will teach you everything from theory of operation, how to build the cube, to the inner workings of the software." Yes, you can make ...more
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Trick your friends into thinking you've found an anomaly in the egg carton! Check out this instructional magic video to learn how to make a cubic egg ice cube that will surprise everyone. Just follow along with the easy step by step process in this tutorial to make your own cu ...more
Do you like Pakistani style urad daal? Well, with this video, you can make your own with the following ingredients: 1 cup of ural/maash daal 1/4 onion finely chopped 1 inch piece of ginger- chopped 1/2 cube chicken stock- optional 2 dried chilies 1/2 twig of curry leaves ...more
It's Monday, time to highlight some of the community submissions posted to the Math Craft corkboard. One of these posts inspired me so much, I think it merits a closer look. Today, I present a "simple" method for making a golden spiral using just a straight edge, a compass, an ...more