Making Studio

How To Make A PinHole Camera

I really like this tutorial in that its very clear what you need to do to accomplish making a pinhole camera. The fact that its a DIY project with things that can be easily found throughout ones home makes it more appealing. The images are clear and in order from step one all the way through the last step. This is one of my favorite tutorials of all time!

Below is a link that goes into more detail about the steps of this process.

http://www.fecalface.com/SF/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=441&Itemid=92

How to create a semi realistic light bulb in Illustrator

What makes this tutorial so great is it’s extensive and detailed. The extensiveness makes it hard to post the whole tutorial here, so if you want to learn how to sketch see-through glass in Illustrator you should click here.

How to TIG Weld

Hey! Welding is a very important and useful skill to have especially when trying to connect two pieces of metal or repair damaged metal. Its like a really giant soldering gun!

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/tig-tutorial.htm

Who doesn’t like a Maryland Crab Boil!? And with this nifty placemat, you to can be knowledgable about the process of enjoying one messy eating experience. We use these at a resutraunt where i slang seafood in the west village, and whenever I see someone banging away with the mallet like a monkey, I do a little tutorial guided by this placemat!

Tutorial inspiration: Ombre Embroidery Sampler

For my third tutorial example, I chose one that uses embroidery skills since most tutorials I find with photos are a bit confusing. I like that this author not only lists the materials needed for the project but also has a nice picture with them all laid out. For someone who has never stepped foot in a fabric/needlepoint store, they may have no idea what “embroidery floss” is!

The directions for the stitches are labeled very clearly for a beginner and the entire process is photographed. Rather than looking intimidating this project looks like it would be very enjoyable which in my eyes is a big success.

How to Chop an Onion without Crying [posted by Richard]

Very Quick to the point tutorial, good production values and nice aesthetics. A good example of the fact that the a tutorial doesn’t need to be 10 mins long and should instead be based on the content provided. Though it could be said that this is perhaps more just a few tips than an actual tutorial it is still a useful precedent.

Recycled Barrel Planter

Design Sponge is a go-to website for inspiration, design projects, and interior design ideas. It does a great job of posting just enough of each post “above the fold” with all of the project details and how to’s after the jump. This tutorial shows how to turn an old barrel into a stepped planter. It has great photos, especially detail photos of the wood working. The descriptions are short and sweet, except for a few detailed explanations of the wood cutting that are very helpful for inexperienced wood workers.