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With a surprisingly small number of specialized items, it is possible to grow opals in a small home setup. For the process here, the only thing that's a little hard to get ahold of is tetraethyl orthosilicate. Note that growing pretty opals make take a little more time and dedication. Image: YouTube / The Thought… READ THE REST

KP Mackenzie creates charming wooden artwork from some of his favorite films, including some really nice posters and still using different colored wood: This is a brief quick lapse video of the making of a minimalist Star Wars movie poster. It is comprised of 7 different woods depicting two scenes from each of the three… READ THE REST

YouTuber Made By Marv shows how he turns sterling silver wire into gorgeous handmade jewelry, like this Cuban link with an amethyst. Here he makes a Figaro bracelet: Check out his Instagram for the latest: Image: YouTube / Made By Marv READ THE REST

We've all had that kitchen moment that feels like a scene straight out of a Three Stooges movie. We go to one of those big cupboards to dig out a cupcake pan or a pasta maker or some other piece of highly specialized culinary technology, only to be greeted by a waterfall of kitchen stuff… READ THE REST

For most of the past century, vacuums were pretty much just vacuums. They suctioned dirt and other debris up off the floor, then passed it through a cloth or paper-based filter that would trap and collect all the dirt.  But, a few decades ago, the water filtration vacuum showed up – and changed the game.… READ THE REST

When the Apple App Store got started in 2008, they opened with just 500 apps available. Just a short 12 years later, there are now approaching 2 million apps available for an iPhone user to download. And, we can guarantee you this – a vast portion of those apps didn't come from hardcore professional developers.… READ THE REST