PCB etching
Pat says, “Using the same basic techniques as other PCB etching instructions, I have added a helpful twist – a BMP grid to help draw the design without having to use complex layout programs.” Link.
Month: August 2006
Amigurumi Chihuahua
Here’s a cute amigurumi chihuahua re-interpreted and made by sami-pi from this pattern here. Thanks Bonnie! Link.
DIY LED Typography
Chris Brentano says, “So what do you do when you’re designing an album cover and your inspiration is electronics? You design and build a 750 LED sign of the album’s title of course! In designing the cover art for Logistics’ debut album “Now More Than Ever”, Ricky wired up this sign from scratch, with help […]
Antique Pattern Library
The Antique Pattern Library is a great resource for inspiration or old patterns/designs. Most of these books are rare and are scanned in to share and celebrate the vast history of craft. Pictured here is a French crochet book from 1868 donated by Judith Combs. Topics are range in the needlecraft family from knitting, crochet, […]
Circuit Bending Audio Looper
Here are some cool circuit bending projects! I love the case for this less than $20 audio looper! We had an article on circuit bending in Make Volume 4 and you can learn more at the author’s anti-theory circuit bending website. – Link
Bicycle planes
They look like vintage planes but they are actually just good o’ bikes that ride on the street. According to Billy, the creator, it’s street legal in all 50 states. Billy may be “flying” down your street one day soon. Link.
T-Shirt Cami
Crafter Sheila Zent who’s author of Sew Teen: Make Your Own Cool Clothes sent us this great T-shirt Cami Pattern to share. You can make this tank 2 old t-shirts. The braided straps and belt make a great touch. Sheila’s eXpresSew site is a great resource as well providing lots of kits, glossary of sewing […]