How It's Made - Candles and Hand-Forged Hammers

How Candles and Hand-Forged Hammers Are Made (S16E7D/A (Feb 22, 2019))

Length: 10:12

Description: Set the mood and take an inside look at the manufacturing of a commonplace item, candles! Candles offer a breath of applications and were once even used to measure time. Then, venture to the workshop of a master blacksmith who painstakingly forges the perfect hammer.

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How It's Made - Table Tennis Tables and Plastic Model Kits

Discover How Ping Pong Tables and Plastic Model Kits Are Made (S16E6A/B (Feb 21, 2019))

Length: 9:53

Description: Table tennis is more commonly known as ping-pong. Folding table tennis tables are popular in homes, because they can be closed up and rolled out of the way. These tables can also be folded down on just one side, allowing for solo play.

Plastic model kits were developed before WWII, when people became interested in seeing machines in small-scale replication. Today, plastic model kits continue to offer building opportunities to hobbyists, who love the challenge of putting little pieces together.

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How It's Made - Orthodontic Retainers and Orange Juice

Discover How Retainers Are Made and How Orange Juice is Processed (S16E5A/B (Feb 15, 2019))

Length: 9:53

Description: Orthodontic retainers are used after tooth braces to avoid any shifting. Orthodontists advise wearing a retainer for a year after braces are removed, and each is custom-made to fit the patient's mouth.

No one knows who came up with the idea of squeezing oranges to make orange juice, but today, many people start their day with a glass of OJ. Take a look at the journey from tree to breakfast!

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How It's Made - Squeeze Chutes and Composite Boat Propellers

How Squeeze Chutes and Composite Boat Propellers Are Made (S16E4C/D (Feb 14, 2019))

Length: 10:21

Description: Squeeze chutes are livestock handling equipment that are designed to safely restrain and handle farm animals. Watch an in-depth look at how engineers and fabricators design and manufacture these chutes, combining sturdy metal frames with advanced hydraulic systems to create a highly effective and efficient product. Boat propellers are designed to provide maximum thrust and speed while reducing noise and vibrations. See how engineers use advanced computer modeling software to design these propellers, followed by a series of steps involving precision machining, sanding, and polishing.

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How It's Made - How Dry Erase Boards Are Made

How Dry Erase Boards Are Made (S16E3B (Feb 8, 2019))

Length: 9:57

Description: The nonporous surface of a dry erase board combined with the dry erase ink of the markers is why you're about to wipe the board clean. White, green or black - dry erase boards can be made in several colors. White boards are typically preferred in classrooms because they can double as a projection board.

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How It's Made - Leather Bags

How Leather Bags Are Made (S16E2A (Feb 7, 2019))

Length: 10:16

Description: Not all leather bags are created equally. Some are made to withstand water, which is a plus when creating overnight bags. A variety of other elements are added during the construction to help keep the leather from losing its shape overtime.

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How It's Made: Power Trainers

Power Trainers (S16E16C (Mar 28, 2019))
Length: 5:12

Description: Find out how power trainers are made.

How It's Made: Spiral Stairs

Spiral Stairs (S16E19A (Jul 17, 2019))

Length: 4:38

Description: Spiral stairs were once part of a strategy to defend the towers of medieval castles. See how they're made today!

How It's Made: Travel Hot Plates

Travel Hot Plates (S16E18B (Jul 16, 2019))

Length: 5:12

Description: Learn how travel hot plates are built.

How It's Made: Sundae Cups

Sundae Cups (S16E26B (Aug 6, 2019))

Length: 4:59

Description: Learn how a classic dessert is made and packaged in a factory!

How It's Made: Cactus Pear Puree

Cactus Pear Puree (S16E25B (Aug 1, 2019))

Length: 5:12

Description: Learn how cactus pear is harvested and made into puree!

How It's Made: Rubber Balls

Rubber Balls (S16E24A (Jul 30, 2019))

Length: 4:54

Description: Learn how inflated rubber ball, like basketballs, are made!

How It's Made: Candied Fruit

Candied Fruit (S16E23C (Jul 25, 2019))

Length: 5:00

Description: Learn how a company in France makes candied fruit and fruit jellies!

How It's Made: Almonds

Almonds (S16E22C (Jul 23, 2019))

Length: 5:12

Description: Learn how almonds are shelled and processed for packaging.

How It's Made - Glass Sculptures

How to Make Glass Sculptures (S16E21A (Jul 19, 2019))

Length: 4:57

Description: Learn how a horse glass sculpture is made!

How It's Made - Recycled Skateboard Guitars

Recycling Skateboards Into Guitars (S16E20A (Jul 18, 2019))

Length: 5:11

Description: Learn how old skateboards are recycled and transformed into guitars!

How It's Made - Pita Bread

How to Make Pita Bread (S16E19B (Jul 17, 2019))

Length: 5:10

Description: Learn how pita bread is made and packaged in a factory!

How It's Made - Leather Sculptures

How Leather Sculptures Are Made (S16E18A (Jul 16, 2019))

Length: 4:43

Description: Some artists are rediscovering leather as a sculpting material and redefining the art of sculpture.

How It's Made - Books

Traditional Bookbinding (S16E12B (Mar 14, 2019))

Length: 5:11

Description: See how a book is made through the traditional bookbinding process.

How It's Made - 3D Jigsaw Puzzles

How 3D Jigsaw Puzzles Are Made (S16E12D (Mar 14, 2019))

Length: 5:02

Description: Learn how 3D jigsaw puzzles are designed and manufactured in factories.