bekathwia

bekathwia

Brooklyn, NY   Joined January 23rd, 2007
195 Instructables   8,916,527 Views   698 Comments   4,772 Followers

Making and sharing are my two biggest passions! In total I've published hundreds of tutorials about everything from microcontrollers to knitting. I'm a New York City motorcyclist and unrepentant dog mom. My work has been featured by BBC, CNN, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Business Insider, and Forbes. Follow me here and @bekathwia on YouTube/Twitter/Instagram to see more.

Instructables

17 Tips for Electronics Beginners

17 Tips for Electronics Beginners

6.6K Views, 74 Favorites
LED Mushrooms

LED Mushrooms

2.6K Views, 36 Favorites
Simple Canvas Backpack

Simple Canvas Backpack

4.3K Views, 78 Favorites
Beginner Tips for DIY Wearable Tech

Beginner Tips for DIY Wearable Tech

25K Views, 107 Favorites
Music Sequencer in a PS4 Controller

Music Sequencer in a PS4 Controller

756 Views, 14 Favorites
Sewable CR2032 Coincell Battery Holder With Switch

Sewable CR2032 Coincell Battery Holder With Switch

1.2K Views, 10 Favorites
Pen Plotter Place Cards

Pen Plotter Place Cards

10K Views, 19 Favorites
How to Rewire a Vintage Lamp

How to Rewire a Vintage Lamp

2.2K Views, 17 Favorites
Big Durable LED Sculpture

Big Durable LED Sculpture

2.4K Views, 11 Favorites
Raspberry Pi Cat TV

Raspberry Pi Cat TV

11K Views, 80 Favorites
Keep Filament Dry

Keep Filament Dry

3.6K Views, 16 Favorites
Kit-Cat Clock's Eyes Follow You

Kit-Cat Clock's Eyes Follow You

3.8K Views, 54 Favorites
Getting Started With CheerLights

Getting Started With CheerLights

982 Views, 8 Favorites
Ring Holder Necklace

Ring Holder Necklace

9.7K Views, 88 Favorites
3D Printed Stamping Markers

3D Printed Stamping Markers

5.5K Views, 57 Favorites
Penny Cosplay (Inspector Gadget)

Penny Cosplay (Inspector Gadget)

1.3K Views, 9 Favorites
Penny's Computer Watch (from Inspector Gadget)

Penny's Computer Watch (from Inspector Gadget)

3.3K Views, 32 Favorites
Penny's Computer Book (from Inspector Gadget)

Penny's Computer Book (from Inspector Gadget)

12K Views, 60 Favorites
Backpack for Odd Jay's Robot

Backpack for Odd Jay's Robot

2.3K Views, 8 Favorites
T-Shirt Quilt

T-Shirt Quilt

2.3K Views, 69 Favorites
LED Beaded Curtain

LED Beaded Curtain

12K Views, 121 Favorites
Dopp Kit Bag

Dopp Kit Bag

10K Views, 176 Favorites
LED Painting

LED Painting

1.4K Views, 8 Favorites
How to Reuse Disposable Vape Lithium Batteries

How to Reuse Disposable Vape Lithium Batteries

46K Views, 32 Favorites
Mermaid LED Hair

Mermaid LED Hair

3.5K Views, 38 Favorites
3D Printed Light-Up Kaleidoscope With Wireless LEDs

3D Printed Light-Up Kaleidoscope With Wireless LEDs

3.2K Views, 46 Favorites
Customizing Shoes: Dye and Hydropdip

Customizing Shoes: Dye and Hydropdip

5.1K Views, 28 Favorites
Friendship Bracelets

Friendship Bracelets

25K Views, 236 Favorites
Custom Whee-Lo Toy

Custom Whee-Lo Toy

7.3K Views, 26 Favorites
PS4 Controller Breakout Board PCB

PS4 Controller Breakout Board PCB

7.6K Views, 16 Favorites
Organize a Small Workshop

Organize a Small Workshop

2.1K Views, 17 Favorites
Brass Plaques With Electro Etching

Brass Plaques With Electro Etching

3.2K Views, 35 Favorites
Portable Soldering Station

Portable Soldering Station

12K Views, 92 Favorites
Waxed Canvas Tool Roll

Waxed Canvas Tool Roll

10K Views, 210 Favorites
Raspberry Pi Smart Mirror

Raspberry Pi Smart Mirror

19K Views, 329 Favorites
Felt Knobs and 3D Enclosure for Bitty

Felt Knobs and 3D Enclosure for Bitty

977 Views, 2 Favorites
NYC Hot Dog Machine

NYC Hot Dog Machine

10K Views, 42 Favorites
Ultimate SodaStream Mod for Endless Seltzer

Ultimate SodaStream Mod for Endless Seltzer

22K Views, 107 Favorites
Webcam Privacy Friend

Webcam Privacy Friend

11K Views, 62 Favorites
Tape Measure Yagi Antenna With 3D Printed Couplers

Tape Measure Yagi Antenna With 3D Printed Couplers

38K Views, 130 Favorites
Zodiac Embroidery

Zodiac Embroidery

22K Views, 254 Favorites
Birthday Machine Embroidery With LEDs

Birthday Machine Embroidery With LEDs

12K Views, 18 Favorites
3D Printed Candle Mold

3D Printed Candle Mold

33K Views, 65 Favorites
LED Cylon Scooter - 80s Larson Scanner

LED Cylon Scooter - 80s Larson Scanner

26K Views, 93 Favorites
Easy LED Circuit

Easy LED Circuit

46K Views, 132 Favorites
Slack Status Updater With ESP8266

Slack Status Updater With ESP8266

30K Views, 159 Favorites
Maple and Epoxy Resin Bedside Shelves

Maple and Epoxy Resin Bedside Shelves

37K Views, 115 Favorites
Urban Rooftop Ham Radio Antenna

Urban Rooftop Ham Radio Antenna

57K Views, 130 Favorites
Vacuum Dust Port Adapter With Tinkercad

Vacuum Dust Port Adapter With Tinkercad

18K Views, 68 Favorites
Electronic Affirmation Mirror

Electronic Affirmation Mirror

29K Views, 243 Favorites
Make Many Fabric Masks at Home

Make Many Fabric Masks at Home

11K Views, 95 Favorites
Embed Tinkercad Designs in Instructables

Embed Tinkercad Designs in Instructables

9.2K Views, 43 Favorites
Getting Started With Ham Radio

Getting Started With Ham Radio

94K Views, 439 Favorites
Cat Food Access Control (ESP8266 + Servo Motor + 3D Printing)

Cat Food Access Control (ESP8266 + Servo Motor + 3D Printing)

38K Views, 175 Favorites
Emergency USB Power Source (3D Printed)

Emergency USB Power Source (3D Printed)

24K Views, 97 Favorites
Skeleton Sweatsuit Halloween Costume

Skeleton Sweatsuit Halloween Costume

14K Views, 16 Favorites
Plush Toy (Hand Sewing)

Plush Toy (Hand Sewing)

39K Views, 26 Favorites
Silver RFID Ring

Silver RFID Ring

48K Views, 201 Favorites
Simple Silver Ring (Torch Soldering)

Simple Silver Ring (Torch Soldering)

40K Views, 152 Favorites
Prism Holder for Rainbow Portraits

Prism Holder for Rainbow Portraits

14K Views, 47 Favorites
3D Printed Geometric Planter With Drainage

3D Printed Geometric Planter With Drainage

21K Views, 146 Favorites
Mash Up Arduino Code Samples

Mash Up Arduino Code Samples

35K Views, 146 Favorites
Wedding Portrait Embroidery

Wedding Portrait Embroidery

6.8K Views, 21 Favorites
Plywood Storage Wall With Cat Tower

Plywood Storage Wall With Cat Tower

23K Views, 145 Favorites
Easy Motorcycle Ramp

Easy Motorcycle Ramp

21K Views, 10 Favorites
Remote Controlled LED Eyes & Costume Hood

Remote Controlled LED Eyes & Costume Hood

6.9K Views, 57 Favorites
How to Mount a Neon Sign on Acrylic

How to Mount a Neon Sign on Acrylic

10K Views, 35 Favorites
How to Install LEDs Under a Scooter (with Bluetooth)

How to Install LEDs Under a Scooter (with Bluetooth)

20K Views, 75 Favorites
Workbench Storage Upgrade

Workbench Storage Upgrade

23K Views, 139 Favorites
13 Ideas for Diffusing LEDs

13 Ideas for Diffusing LEDs

175K Views, 297 Favorites
Leather Wallet With Etched Detail

Leather Wallet With Etched Detail

12K Views, 94 Favorites
Scissor Drive Servo Hat

Scissor Drive Servo Hat

6.1K Views, 14 Favorites
Glowing 3D Printed Flowers

Glowing 3D Printed Flowers

17K Views, 101 Favorites
Glowing LED Gummy Candy

Glowing LED Gummy Candy

17K Views, 51 Favorites
Knife Sharpening Angle Coach With Bluetooth & Arduino

Knife Sharpening Angle Coach With Bluetooth & Arduino

38K Views, 181 Favorites
GH5 Foot Pedal Shutter Remote

GH5 Foot Pedal Shutter Remote

17K Views, 77 Favorites
LED Mason Jar Lanterns

LED Mason Jar Lanterns

25K Views, 143 Favorites
Social Stats Tracker Display With ESP8266

Social Stats Tracker Display With ESP8266

42K Views, 227 Favorites
YouTube Subscriber Counter With ESP8266

YouTube Subscriber Counter With ESP8266

35K Views, 156 Favorites
Tips for Moving in New York City

Tips for Moving in New York City

4.9K Views, 11 Favorites
3D Printer Filament Dry Box

3D Printer Filament Dry Box

145K Views, 533 Favorites
Solar Soil Moisture Meter With ESP8266

Solar Soil Moisture Meter With ESP8266

24K Views, 186 Favorites
Solar Engraving

Solar Engraving

15K Views, 160 Favorites
Solar USB Charger

Solar USB Charger

48K Views, 307 Favorites
Solar Balloon

Solar Balloon

36K Views, 168 Favorites
Solar Class: Powering Microcontroller Projects

Solar Class: Powering Microcontroller Projects

43K Views, 28 Favorites
Solar Class: USB Charger

Solar Class: USB Charger

55K Views, 24 Favorites
Solar Class: Solar Panels

Solar Class: Solar Panels

65K Views, 37 Favorites
Solar Class: Engraving

Solar Class: Engraving

22K Views, 8 Favorites
Solar Class: Balloon

Solar Class: Balloon

34K Views, 14 Favorites
Soldering Clean Wire Splices

Soldering Clean Wire Splices

27K Views, 166 Favorites
3 Beginner Arduino Mistakes

3 Beginner Arduino Mistakes

62K Views, 288 Favorites
Retro Raspberry Pi Tumblr GIF Camera

Retro Raspberry Pi Tumblr GIF Camera

14K Views, 162 Favorites
Wine Cork Trivet

Wine Cork Trivet

12K Views, 46 Favorites
Vinyl Helmet Stickers

Vinyl Helmet Stickers

31K Views, 65 Favorites
Motorcycle Petcock Replacement

Motorcycle Petcock Replacement

22K Views, 12 Favorites
Mini Concrete Planters Using Plastic Bottles

Mini Concrete Planters Using Plastic Bottles

18K Views, 171 Favorites
Chain Tension Adjustment on Vintage Honda Motorcycles

Chain Tension Adjustment on Vintage Honda Motorcycles

13K Views, 29 Favorites
Leather 8 Hair Accessory

Leather 8 Hair Accessory

6.6K Views, 35 Favorites
Helmet Compatible Hairstyles

Helmet Compatible Hairstyles

31K Views, 9 Favorites
Matte Finish Motorcycle Tank Painting

Matte Finish Motorcycle Tank Painting

19K Views, 44 Favorites
Alexa Smart Lamp With ESP8266

Alexa Smart Lamp With ESP8266

49K Views, 197 Favorites
5 Tips for Documenting DIY Projects

5 Tips for Documenting DIY Projects

11K Views, 167 Favorites
Embroidered Patches From Photos

Embroidered Patches From Photos

16K Views, 140 Favorites
Brandied Cocktail Cherries

Brandied Cocktail Cherries

6.1K Views, 76 Favorites
Bullet Journal

Bullet Journal

30K Views, 292 Favorites
Easy Knit Mittens

Easy Knit Mittens

111K Views, 47 Favorites
Slouchy Beanie - Knit in the Round

Slouchy Beanie - Knit in the Round

39K Views, 42 Favorites
Knit 1, Purl 1 Ribbed Scarf

Knit 1, Purl 1 Ribbed Scarf

49K Views, 29 Favorites
Wire Wrapped & Beaded Earrings

Wire Wrapped & Beaded Earrings

19K Views, 105 Favorites
Diffused LED Strip Sign With Arduino/Bluetooth

Diffused LED Strip Sign With Arduino/Bluetooth

11K Views, 91 Favorites
Beaded Wrap Bracelet

Beaded Wrap Bracelet

117K Views, 243 Favorites
Easy Infinity Mirror With Arduino Gemma & NeoPixels

Easy Infinity Mirror With Arduino Gemma & NeoPixels

25K Views, 176 Favorites
Paracord Zipper Pull

Paracord Zipper Pull

27K Views, 241 Favorites
Gather Your (Internet Of) Things

Gather Your (Internet Of) Things

105K Views, 21 Favorites
IoT Class Software Setup

IoT Class Software Setup

51K Views, 16 Favorites
IoT Class Hardware Setup

IoT Class Hardware Setup

32K Views, 14 Favorites
IoT Class: Circuit Triggers Internet Action

IoT Class: Circuit Triggers Internet Action

31K Views, 13 Favorites
IoT Class: Circuit Displays Internet Data

IoT Class: Circuit Displays Internet Data

24K Views, 10 Favorites
IoT Class: Combining Inputs and Outputs

IoT Class: Combining Inputs and Outputs

19K Views, 7 Favorites
Vintage Motorcycle Seat Restoration - CB200

Vintage Motorcycle Seat Restoration - CB200

21K Views, 97 Favorites
Quilted Vinyl Pencil Case

Quilted Vinyl Pencil Case

6.0K Views, 52 Favorites
Hair Scrunchie

Hair Scrunchie

288K Views, 76 Favorites
YouTube Subscriber Counter (Under 10K)

YouTube Subscriber Counter (Under 10K)

42K Views, 318 Favorites
WiFi Weather Display With ESP8266

WiFi Weather Display With ESP8266

33K Views, 333 Favorites
Internet Valentine

Internet Valentine

19K Views, 155 Favorites
Silver & Amber Ring

Silver & Amber Ring

29K Views, 251 Favorites
Jewelry Class: Torch Soldering & Going Further

Jewelry Class: Torch Soldering & Going Further

20K Views, 33 Favorites
Jewelry Class: Piercing Sheet Metal

Jewelry Class: Piercing Sheet Metal

19K Views, 27 Favorites
Jewelry Class: Wire

Jewelry Class: Wire

11K Views, 24 Favorites
Jewelry Class: Beads

Jewelry Class: Beads

17K Views, 19 Favorites
Jewelry Class: Tools, Materials, and What You'll Learn

Jewelry Class: Tools, Materials, and What You'll Learn

51K Views, 30 Favorites
Cast on Knitting

Cast on Knitting

18K Views, 102 Favorites
Getting Started With Arduino

Getting Started With Arduino

44K Views, 341 Favorites
Hair Braiding for Absolute Beginners

Hair Braiding for Absolute Beginners

562K Views, 97 Favorites
Arduino Class: What You'll Learn

Arduino Class: What You'll Learn

232K Views, 72 Favorites
Arduino Class: Skills Infusion & Going Further

Arduino Class: Skills Infusion & Going Further

42K Views, 30 Favorites
Arduino Class: Input/Output

Arduino Class: Input/Output

95K Views, 32 Favorites
Arduino Class: Your First Experiments

Arduino Class: Your First Experiments

161K Views, 50 Favorites
Foot Switch Camera Trigger for GH4

Foot Switch Camera Trigger for GH4

7.2K Views, 70 Favorites
Emoji Ghost Costume

Emoji Ghost Costume

5.3K Views, 7 Favorites
Emoji Poo Costume

Emoji Poo Costume

12K Views, 29 Favorites
Mounted Storage Jars

Mounted Storage Jars

11K Views, 124 Favorites
Distressed Motorcycle Headlight

Distressed Motorcycle Headlight

14K Views, 53 Favorites
Colorful LED Headpiece

Colorful LED Headpiece

6.7K Views, 44 Favorites
Pi Zero Peep Hole Camera

Pi Zero Peep Hole Camera

53K Views, 249 Favorites
Throttle Cable Replacement on a 1975 Honda CB200T

Throttle Cable Replacement on a 1975 Honda CB200T

16K Views, 53 Favorites
Remove Candle Wax With Hot Water

Remove Candle Wax With Hot Water

76K Views, 177 Favorites
Stacked Braid

Stacked Braid

32K Views, 44 Favorites
Double Dutch Braid

Double Dutch Braid

318K Views, 46 Favorites
French Braid Basics

French Braid Basics

282K Views, 51 Favorites
Waterfall Braid

Waterfall Braid

50K Views, 50 Favorites
Film a Motorcycle

Film a Motorcycle

10K Views, 32 Favorites
Crown Braid

Crown Braid

215K Views, 54 Favorites
Rope Twist Hairstyle

Rope Twist Hairstyle

60K Views, 38 Favorites
Fishtail Braids

Fishtail Braids

138K Views, 54 Favorites
Braid Your Hair Without Looking

Braid Your Hair Without Looking

90K Views, 32 Favorites
Easy Hairstyle With Two Small Braids

Easy Hairstyle With Two Small Braids

79K Views, 18 Favorites
Sock Bun

Sock Bun

42K Views, 79 Favorites
Simple Margarita

Simple Margarita

9.0K Views, 77 Favorites
Perfect Hard Cooked Eggs

Perfect Hard Cooked Eggs

19K Views, 51 Favorites
Human Cell Mini Golf

Human Cell Mini Golf

11K Views, 80 Favorites
Quit Your Job the Classy Way

Quit Your Job the Classy Way

22K Views, 119 Favorites
Lamps From Large Valves

Lamps From Large Valves

8.7K Views, 110 Favorites
Introduction to Knitting

Introduction to Knitting

26K Views, 29 Favorites
How to Cast on Knitting

How to Cast on Knitting

22K Views, 11 Favorites
Knitting Pattern Abbreviations and Gauge

Knitting Pattern Abbreviations and Gauge

16K Views, 8 Favorites
How to Do the Knit Stitch

How to Do the Knit Stitch

15K Views, 5 Favorites
How to Bind Off Knitting

How to Bind Off Knitting

14K Views, 3 Favorites
How to Do the Purl Stitch

How to Do the Purl Stitch

10K Views, 7 Favorites
Knitting in the Round

Knitting in the Round

8.4K Views, 8 Favorites
Knitting Stitch Decreases and DPNs

Knitting Stitch Decreases and DPNs

26K Views, 5 Favorites
Knitting Stitch Increases

Knitting Stitch Increases

7.5K Views, 4 Favorites
Fixing Knitting Mistakes

Fixing Knitting Mistakes

9.2K Views, 5 Favorites
Knitting - Picking Up Stitches

Knitting - Picking Up Stitches

12K Views, 3 Favorites
Remove Seized & Stripped Screws From Motorcycle Engine Covers

Remove Seized & Stripped Screws From Motorcycle Engine Covers

36K Views, 94 Favorites
Moon Secrets LED Jacket

Moon Secrets LED Jacket

7.9K Views, 95 Favorites
Live Edge Maple and Epoxy Table

Live Edge Maple and Epoxy Table

73K Views, 164 Favorites
Quadcopter Spray Can Mod

Quadcopter Spray Can Mod

17K Views, 91 Favorites
Slim Fit T-Shirt Mod

Slim Fit T-Shirt Mod

218K Views, 300 Favorites
Elly Jackson - La Roux Halloween Costume

Elly Jackson - La Roux Halloween Costume

11K Views, 23 Favorites
FAT Hoodie Applique

FAT Hoodie Applique

11K Views, 21 Favorites
LilyPad Arduino Blinking Bike Safety Patch

LilyPad Arduino Blinking Bike Safety Patch

23K Views, 57 Favorites
Electronic Embroidery

Electronic Embroidery

19K Views, 117 Favorites
Homemade Ranch Dressing

Homemade Ranch Dressing

157K Views, 252 Favorites
Yoga Mat Bag From Old Pants

Yoga Mat Bag From Old Pants

54K Views, 71 Favorites
Linoleum Asphalt Mosaics

Linoleum Asphalt Mosaics

13K Views, 38 Favorites
Open Heart LilyPad Arduino Brooch

Open Heart LilyPad Arduino Brooch

19K Views, 26 Favorites
TV-B-Gone Hoodie

TV-B-Gone Hoodie

71K Views, 205 Favorites
Laptop Compubody Sock

Laptop Compubody Sock

229K Views, 199 Favorites
Create Embroidered Patches From Digital Images

Create Embroidered Patches From Digital Images

138K Views, 317 Favorites
Mend Your Favorite Quilt

Mend Your Favorite Quilt

75K Views, 84 Favorites
Make a Lamp From a Bottle

Make a Lamp From a Bottle

210K Views, 149 Favorites
LED Bike Helmet

LED Bike Helmet

33K Views, 66 Favorites
How to Recycle Office Paper Into Blank Books

How to Recycle Office Paper Into Blank Books

167K Views, 597 Favorites