How It's Made — Season 3

Oct 7, 2003 · 21m

The episode examines how self-inking rubber stamps are manufactured, cranberries are harvested and processed, cotton fibers are spun into yarn, and durable road signs are printed and finished.

Oct 14, 2003 · 21m

Metal components are assembled into combination locks, clay is shaped and fired into pottery, recreational vehicles are constructed and outfitted, and rubber compounds are formed into erasers.

Oct 21, 2003 · 21m

Heavy components are assembled into wheel loaders, seeds are pressed and refined into vegetable oil, steel is shaped into hand tools, and cotton is attached to paper stems to produce cotton swabs.

Oct 28, 2003 · 21m

Steel tubing and wire are fabricated into temporary fencing, asphalt and mineral materials become roofing shingles, expanded polystyrene is molded into lightweight products, and cooked sugar is formed into hard candies.

Nov 4, 2003 · 21m

Wood and metal are crafted into horse-drawn carriages, prosthetic eyes are individually shaped and painted, ingredients are processed into pet food, and sheets of glass receive reflective coatings to become mirrors.

Nov 11, 2003 · 21m

Bacterial cultures transform milk into yogurt, wax is molded into candles, glass tubes are bent and filled with gas to make neon signs, and printed pages are assembled into bound books.

Nov 18, 2003 · 21m

Mustard seeds are ground and blended into prepared mustard, selected woods are shaped into violins, steel is formed and threaded into nuts and bolts, and recycled paper pulp is converted into toilet paper.

Nov 25, 2003 · 21m

Flowers are harvested and prepared for commercial sale, adhesive is applied to backing material to produce tape, soybeans are processed into tofu, and security printing techniques are used to manufacture lottery tickets.

Dec 2, 2003 · 21m

Coated fabric is cut and sealed into inflatable boats, semolina is formed into couscous, flour and other ingredients are blended into modeling dough, and flexible plant materials are woven into wicker products.

Dec 9, 2003 · 21m

Large mechanical and electrical components are assembled into wind generators, polyvinyl chloride is formed into protective gloves, heated glass is shaped in molds, and specialized equipment is installed on fire trucks.

Dec 16, 2003 · 21m

Metal tubes and fins are assembled into automotive radiators, fertilized eggs are incubated and hatched, pastry dough is stretched into extremely thin sheets, and layered materials are shaped into cross-country skis.

Dec 23, 2003 · 21m

Heating elements are enclosed in electric baseboard units, recycled paper pulp is molded into packaging containers, chickens are processed and prepared for sale, and computer graphics and programming are combined to create video games.

Dec 30, 2003 · 21m

Protective materials are assembled into firefighter boots, steel is forged and fitted with handles to make garden tools, automated manufacturing equipment is demonstrated, and gypsum plaster is enclosed between paper layers to produce wallboard.